“Welcome to your 2022 Eastern Ski Trip. I am pleased to be your host once again and working with Banchi Outdoor Adventures. After overcoming last season’s multitude of hurdles, I sincerely hope that this upcoming ski season is truly EPIC.”
This is a WPSC Trip and participants MUST be a paid member of a Member Club. Please be able to provide proof of affiliation. As of this email, I am booking one bus, and placing 32 people on a 56 passenger motorcoach. If interest is strong for additional seats, I will book another bus. For this trip, it is preferable that we fill bus seats versus having a multitude of drivers. There are currently no bus capacity restrictions. Nonetheless, the pickup locations are the same as last year with a parking lot change for the mall stop in Erie. Lenzner is still holding busses from their sister company in their lot. For the record, our suppliers have slightly increased their costs, from lift tickets, transportation, and the hotel. It was expected and consequently happening everywhere. However, I feel that we still have a great deal with this trip offered from the Tour Operator.
And here it is….
WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN:
Following a waiting period for ORDA and the Mountain to make a decision on price, the WSPC Whiteface Trip is finally ready! As a previous host to two Olympics, this mountain offers the greatest vertical in the East at 3430 feet! Moreover, they have dedicated serious time and money toward renovations. We got to experience a brand NEW Gondola last season, and the Bear Chairlift will be NEW this upcoming season. Several Pumphouses received upgrades and/or overhauls, and the pipes delivering water to all 335 snow guns were replaced, creating more efficient snow-making. This should translate into more runs opening sooner than ever before! Moreover, the Midstation Lodge will be completed with operational food vendors, and the others lodges will offer more access to dining this upcoming ski season as well. Whiteface has terrain to satisfy all abilities, and the scenery is just fantastic. It truly is an Olympic mountain and facility….
LAKE PLACID:
This town is one of the BEST ski towns, as it offers an abundance of dining, shopping, activities, and bars. The historic Ice Skating Oval has been replaced and should be fun for capable enthusiasts. Bring your ice skates if you have them! Dog-Sledding, a Toboggan Chute, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Snowshoeing, and sight-seeing are all available as well. Moreover, as restrictions diminish, the town should be more vibrant with venues eager to do business this Winter. Consequently, I do NOT have details yet about an Olympic Passport, allowing access to several Olympic venues, but I will pass this along when I get it. My plan is to take participants to the Bob Sled for an exhilarating ride and the Jump Center to be captivated by the site of this amazing tower on Friday before departing home. Stay tuned…
HIGH PEAKS RESORT:
I am once again holding 44 rooms in the Lake House portion of the High Peaks 3-in-1 Resort in Lake Placid, NY. For my singles and couples who choose one bed, we are limited to 8 Kings and 4 Queens. The remaining 32 rooms are all double queens. All rooms have a balcony with views of Mirror Lake. We will have access to 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, and 2 bars. The Great Room is a wonderful gathering spot and offers a cozy fireplace and plenty of tables and seating. A welcome reception will be held once I determine total participation on this trip. Our package includes 5 Nights, 5 Days, 5 Hot Breakfasts, and 4 Days Lift Tickets. There are NO changes in Lift Tickets as the 4-Consecutive-Day package is the lowest cost available. Less days does NOT reduce the package price. A free shuttle takes guests on a 20-minute ride to and from the hotel and mountain. Security Note: 1 guest from each room must have a credit card on file for damages and incidentals. Also, this hotel is pet friendly, but only available for drivers.
DISCOUNTS:
-Drivers and Navigators/Passengers (No Bus).
-Non Skiers/Non Snowboarders (No Lift Tickets)
-5th Day Lift Ticket Option (for drivers only, advanced purchase)
-NO Senior Discounts. (Lift Tickets are at minimum pricing)
PROTECTION:
This trip is protected against ANY return of the pandemic or a government shutdown as a group if the trip cannot go as a group. A Full Refund will be offered. However, if you are still concerned, we recommend that you purchase an individual plan. See the attachment for details and read carefully.
As done on previous trips, small coolers are welcomed, but must fit in or under your seat. I will have coffee on departure, a large cooler of water, and snacks for the duration of the bus ride. For those of you on Social Media, this trip will be posted as an event on the WPSC Facebook Page. You can easily share this with your members and friends. Attached are a pdf file and png images of this trip. For some reason, word documents get jumbled when sent with my email program. Anyway, Ski Club officers, please share this with your membership and put in your newsletters and websites…
Hotel Address:
Lake House
1 Mirror Lake Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946
All other details are on the flyer and reservation form. I wait for your interest and deposits. Enjoy the Summer and finally being free to mingle. Stay healthy, safe, and motivated. I look forward to seeing this group once again, as well as any new participants…
Sincerely,
Brian Hinchcliffe
WPSC Trip Leader
330-207-3775