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Red Rock and Train Excursion out West – Sept 16-22, 2024 – Mary Ann Sarver — Waitlist only.

The DSSC 2024 Ski Trip to Telluride, Colorado may have been a small group of just 16, but we hit the mountains with a lot of enthusiasm and excitement. Telluride is the quintessential ski town, grown out of the old west charm of cowboys, mining, stage coaches, and a less complicated time in history. The town is cradled in the valley of the San Juan Mountains surrounded by slopes laden with Pine trees and Aspen and peaks of beautiful snow. The ski terrain of the resort is as varied as the paint colors of the clapboard cottages lining the streets of the town. 

We stayed at the Mountain Lodge, a mountainside retreat just a gondola ride from Telluride Ski Resort and down to the town. The main lodge offered a rustic restaurant around a massive two story stone fireplace, a heated outdoor pool, and hot tubs. We had a very personal and informative Welcome Reception with wine, beer, and ample charcuterie with local insights from the resort manager. The condos were very cozy with everything we needed including fireplaces and the luxury and convenience of main floor security lockers and ski-in/ski-out location.  

The weather was extremely cooperative with one day of colder temperatures, blowing cold, and snow accumulation. It was winter time! This was followed by a string of those incredible desirable Colorado bluebird days coupled with silky groomers – it was incredible. With the smaller group, we did meet up for some group skiing experiences, touring the epic mountain, soaks in the hot tubs, and of course, the annual last night smorgasbord. Kudos to Bob Scullion for hosting and for Chef Allen and his creations. What fun! 

The destination, the weather, and most importantly the enthusiastic group made this a very memorable trip. We had some grandchildren on the trip who took part in ski lessons and had a blast enjoying some of the best skiing of their lives – so far. There is something about skiing with a group of like-minded people that makes the time on the snow so very enjoyable. 

Thank you to those that came on the trip and accommodated the flights and travel to and from Montrose without me. I was happy to see all your smiling faces on arrival and sad to say “Goodbye” as we departed.  And thank you Telluride – what a place!  

Red Rock and Train Excursion out West – Sept. 16-22, 2024 – Mary Ann Sarver — Looking for one lady for this trip. Possible other two spots have opened up.

Der Sitzmark Ski Club 2023 Ski Trip

destination… Beaver Creek, Colorado

The Charter at Beaver Creek – ski-in/ski out!

Dates: February 25th – March 4th, 2023

Trail Winds Travel, LLC. P.A. McLaughlin  Cell: (814)289-1308

Email: pattyanntravel4u@gmail.com  34A Bethany Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. 15215

COST PER PERSON: Includes: lodging, airfare, ground transportation, grocery stop, baggage, taxes, welcome reception, light daily housekeeping, and a mid-week clean.

$1919.00 PP – (4) SHARING 2 BEDROOM/2 BATH CONDOMINIUM

$2839.00 PP – SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

AIRFARE: Roundtrip air Pittsburgh to Denver via United incl. all current taxes/fees. Group Airfare is strongly encouraged if traveling to and from Pittsburgh. No Air: deduct $390.00.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Roundtrip private motor coach transportation from Denver/Beaver Creek.  Driver gratuities are not included and are paid to driver at each drop.  Coach rate is based upon 2023 rates. Includes 60 minute grocery/liquor stop on way from airport to resort.

LODGING: 7 nights lodging, including current taxes, resort fee at The Charter at Beaver Creek. Please visit resort website for details at: https://thecharter.com/

TRAVEL INSURANCE:  Travel Insurance is available by visiting: www.skijptours.com

Select “Insurance” tab on main page to learn more about Travel Insurance options through C&F Travel Insured International or purchase your insurance through a trusted insurance provider.

DEPOSIT SCHEDULE:

Deposit of $200.00 per person at your earliest convenience.

2^nd Deposit of $1000.00 is due September 1, 2022.

Final Deposit Balance Due is December 1, 2022.

Checks to made payable to:  Trail Winds Travel, LLC.

Please mail checks to:             Trail Winds Travel, LLC.

c/o P.A. McLaughlin

34A Bethany Drive

Pittsburgh, PA. 15215

Other payment options available. PNC Zelle or Pay Pal. Service fee charged if applicable.

PLEASE FILL OUT ENTIRE APPLICATION and return with your $200.00 deposit to confirm you spot on the trip.

NAME__________________________________________D.O.B. ____/____/______

NAME________________________________________D.O.B. ____/____/________

(Please print names as they appear on your travel ID)

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CELL#_________________________HOME# ___________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS__________________________________________________

ROOMMATE (if known)____________________________________________

UNIT MATES (if known)____________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT:

NAME ______________________________________Relationship__________

CELL#_________________________ EMAIL____________________________

Will you be purchasing travel insurance? Yes_____ No_____

If you are purchasing travel insurance purchase it at time of your initial deposit. Travel Insurance is available by visiting: www.skijptours.com

Deposit of $200 in order to reserve your spot on the trip.

Deposit Schedule: (10/1/22) 2nd Deposit $1000 – (1/1/23) Final Payment due

Make checks Payable to: Trail Winds Travel, LLC

Send to: Trail Winds Travel LLC, 34A Bethany Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15215.

For questions and information please contact: Patty Ann (P.A.) McLaughlin

Cell# (814)289-1308 or Email: pattyanntravel4u@gmail.com