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3M Ski, Snowboard and Social Club
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Members:Open to all adults ages 21 and older.
Types of Skiers:downhill, snowboarders, and X-country
Trips:No trips are currently planned.
Meetings:Sgt. Pepper's in Oakdale; 3rd Thursdays, Nov - Mar, Social starts 7:00 PM, meeting 7:30 PM.
Social Events:Monthly "Discussion Hours", Membership Drive, Trip Sign-up night, monthly meetings with planned agenda. See www.3mskiclub.org for current activities.
Summer Activities:Biking, Canoeing, Golfing, Tennis, Volleyball, Saints games, In-line Skating & more. See website for weekly events.
Website:www.hootline.com
President:Mike Falco: 651-738-9426
 
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Elan Vital Ski/Social Club
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Members:45 members. Open to non-smokers.
Types of Skiers:Downhill, Snowboard & Cross country
Location:1177 Goose Lake Rd
St. Paul, MN  55110
Trips:Fall Kick-Off Party  (Friday, Oct 23)
Caroling Party  (Friday, Dec 4)
Wild Mountain - Yodelers/Elan Vital/Snofuls  (Saturday, Dec 5)
XC ski @ Lindbergh State Pk  (Friday, Jan 15 - Monday, Jan 18 2010)
Giants Ridge  (Friday, Feb 5 - Sunday, Feb 7 2010)
Mapelag X-C Skiing  (Friday, Feb 19 - Sunday, Feb 21 2010)
Meetings:Varies
Summer Activities:Picnics,golf/hike/bike,Dinner Cruises,Concerts and Theatre
President:Alice Williamson: 651-429-6606
 
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Hiawatha Bike Club (HBC)
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Members:275 Members, open to public
Types of Skiers:Biking, both local and out of state
Location:P.O. Box 24920
Edina, MN  55424
Trips:Buddy Holly Memorial  (Friday, Oct 3 - Sunday, Oct 5 2008)
Meetings:Smart Cycle Series, monthly birthday party for members at D'Amico & Sons, Edina
Social Events:Bike tours all over the Metro and state, Pedal Pubbing, Hiking
Summer Activities:See our Event Calendar www.hiawathabike.org/hbc_schedule.htm
Website:hiawathabike.org/
President:Alan Wichman: 612-789-1315
 
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Horizon Ski Club
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Members:60 members. Open to the public, over 21 years of age.
Types of Skiers:downhill & x-country
Trips:Lutsen  (Wednesday, Dec 30 2009 - Sunday, Jan 3 2010)
Jackson Hole/Grand Targhee  (Sunday, Jan 24 - Sunday, Jan 31 2010)
Latest News:
  • 09-10 Season
    Start planning now! Lutsen, Jackson Hole
  • C'mon in!
    Great trips for 2009/10 with great people! Club meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday each month at Kelley's, Boone & 63rd Ave. N. Brooklyn Park, 7:00 p.m. Visit us!
Meetings:Kelly's - Boone & 63rd Ave. N. Brooklyn Pk. 7:00 P.M. 3rd Tuesday every month Sept.-Mar
Website:www.horizonskiclub.org
President:Hal Pysick: 952-955-1995
 
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North Star Ski Touring Club
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Members:Over 1000 members, open to the public
Types of Skiers:Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking & Paddling
Location:North Star Ski Touring Club
P.O. Box 4275
St. Paul, MN  55104
Trips:Monthly Club Meeting  (Tuesday, Dec 8)
X-counntry ski lessons  (Saturday, Dec 12)
National Forest Lodge x-country ski weekend.  (Friday, Dec 18)
If Theres Snow We'll Go : x-country ski day outing  (Saturday, Dec 19)
If Theres Snow We'll Go: x-country ski day outing  (Sunday, Dec 27)
Tims Hill Central Wisconsin, New Years x-country s  (Friday, Jan 1 - Sunday, Jan 3 2010)
Laurentain Mountains, Quebec, Canada nordic w/alpi  (Saturday, Feb 13 - Tuesday, Feb 23 2010)
Silverstar, British Columbia - nordic w/alpine opt  (Saturday, Feb 27 - Saturday, Mar 6 2010)
Canmore, Alberta - nordic w/alpine option  (Saturday, Mar 6 - Saturday, Mar 13 2010)
Norway, 1 or 2 week option, nordic skiing  (Saturday, Mar 13 - Sunday, Mar 28 2010)
Meetings:Winter Meetings are at University Church of Hope, 601 13th Avenue S.E., Mpls.
Social Events:Summer Picnic at Minnehaha Park, Tuesday August 12th.
Summer Activities:Biking, Hiking, Canoeing
Website:www.north-stars.org
President:David Miller
 
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Red Eye Ski Club
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Members:100 members. Open to the public, over 18 years of age.
Types of Skiers:Downhill & Nordic Skiers & Boarders
Location:Eau Claire, WI
P.O.1855
Eau Claire, WI  54701-1855
Trips:MT. LA CROSSE  (Friday, Jan 1)
GIANTS RIDGE Weekend  (Friday, Jan 22 - Sunday, Jan 24 2010)
WELCH VILLAGE & CASINO  (Saturday, Feb 6)
WHITEFISH, MT "2010 Recession Buster" ski train tr  (Friday, Feb 19 - Friday, Feb 26 2010)
FERNIE day trip option  (Tuesday, Feb 23)
SCHWEITZER 2-day extension  (Friday, Feb 26 - Sunday, Feb 28 2010)
LUTSEN MOUNTAINS Weekend  (Friday, Mar 12 - Sunday, Mar 14 2010)
Meetings:2nd Thursday of month, Sept.-March, O'Leary's Pub - Wisconsin Room of America's Best Value Inn, Eau Claire, WI
Social Events:Alpine and nordic ski trips, Golf outing, Motorcycle rally, Baseball games, Oct. Halloween party, Dec. Christmas party, Spring awards banquet
Summer Activities:Biking, Golf, Baseball games, Motorcycle rally
Website:www.redeyeskiclub.org
President:Amy Wieczorek: 715-836-9915
 
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Sitzmark Ski & Social Club
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Members:250+ members, open to the public, over 21 years of age
Types of Skiers:Downhill, Snowboard, Snowshoeing & X-Country
Location:11565 88th Ave N
Maple Grove, MN  55369
Trips:Sitzmark Meet and X-Cty Ski  (Sunday, Mar 7)
Winter Tennis  (Sunday, Mar 14)
Disco Bowling  (Friday, Mar 19)
Night out at the new Shorewood  (Saturday, Mar 27)
Latest News:
  • Wednesday Night Sports
    Tennis/Golf start on May 2. Tennis at around 5:00pm at Bloomington Jefferson High School 4001 W 102nd St, Bloomington. Golf is at various local courses. After tennis/golf it's off to Major's 8301 Normadale Blvd in Bloomington to refresh ourselves.
  • Summer Sunday Tennis
    When: Every Sunday Morning at Hopkins High School starting on May 2, 2007. 10 am until Noon. Details: Located on Hillside Lane W. between Lindbergh Drive and Hopkins Crossroad. Chair: Gary Bragg 952-938-1003
  • Let's Do Lunch - Stillwater, July 27
    This popular event is back! The first and only lunch planned for the season. We'll meet at the Dock Cafe in Stillwater at 1:00 PM. After lunch it's out on the boats for some more summer fun. You will need to reserve your spot for lunch so contact Sue.
Meetings:Summer meetings are informal and start run May - Sept. We play tennis at Bloomington Jefferson High School Wednesday evenings
Social Events:Ski trips, parties, dances, international trips, monthly TGIF or TGIS's, wine tastings,weekend trips, rollerblading, ball games, theater outings & more.
Summer Activities:Wednesday night sports and social night, Golf, tennis, volleyball, biking, canoeing, sailing, ball games, camping, boat rides, tubing & more.
Website:www.sitzmarkmn.org
President:Greg Thordsen
 
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Sitzmarx Women's Ski Club
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Members:50 members. Open to women over 21 years of age.
Types of Skiers:Downhill
Location:10214 Parkview Circle
Bloomington, MN  55431
Trips:No trips are currently planned.
Latest News:
  • Join the Sitzmarx Women skiing at Afton
    We ski most Tuesdays during the ski season. Join us! See our schedule
Meetings:Ski Beaver Creek, Co 1/20 - 1/26/09. Ski Afton on Tuesdays: Meet us at the Highland Chalet. Call Linda Miller 651-493-3078 for information about joining our group; it's a great way to enjoy the winter!
Social Events:Spring luncheon, Interlachen Country Club, Tues. May 5, Call Margaret 952-944-7422 for reservations
Summer Activities:None planned
President:Grethe Petersen: 952-884-5144
 
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Ski Hawks Sports & Social Club
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Members:200+ members, open to the public, over 21 years of age.
Types of Skiers:Downhill, Snowboarding & Cross country
Trips:Spring Fling at Giants Ridge  (Friday, Mar 12 - Sunday, Mar 14 2010)
Latest News:
  • Bowling at Flaherty's on March 26th
    $20 includes bowling, shoe rental and pizza. The fun begins with drinks in the pub at 6:30 pm followed by bowling from 7-9pm. Flaherty's Arden Bowl is in Arden Hills at 1273 W Cty Rd E. Sign up by contacting Victoria at 612-616-4125.
  • End of the Season Party, Friday, April 23rd
    Celebrate the end of the ski season at Bar 508 (www.bar508.com) on Friday, April 23. Appetizers from 5:30 - 7 PM. Photo contest, bring your best and win a prize! Contact Holly at 952-250-4333 with questions.
Meetings:Information on meetings can be found on the Ski Hawks website.
Social Events:Ice skating, holiday parties, bowling, comedy clubs, sporting events, happy hours, meet and ski weekends.
Summer Activities:White water rafting, camping, St. Paul Saints outing, biking weekend and a boat cruise are some of the fun summer activities we offer our members. Check our website for regular updates.
Website:www.mnskihawks.org
President:Holly O'Leary: 952-250-4333
 
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Slope Slurpers Ski Club
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Members:33 members. Open to the public, over 21 years of age.
Types of Skiers:Downhill, Snowboard & Cross Country
Location:3127 Phoenix Ave
Eau Claire, WI  54703
Trips:WhiteCap  (Friday, Feb 6 - Sunday, Feb 8 2009)
Mt. LaCrosse  (Sunday, Feb 22)
Latest News:
  • Upcoming Events
    The Slope Slurpers have a ski trip planned for February 6-8 at Whitecap Mt. See slopeslurpers.org for details.
Meetings:APEX Engineering, STH53 Eau Claire 1st Tuesday of the month 7:30
Social Events:Halloween Party, End of Season Pizza Party, Golf Outing, Boat Outing, Waterskiing
Summer Activities:Golfing, Boating, Waterskiing
Website:www.slopeslurpers.org
President:Roger Gostomski: 715-834-513
 
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Snofuls Ski Club
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Members:30 members, open to the public, all ages welcome
Types of Skiers:Downhill, Board, X - Country
Location:12988 Oakwood Dr.
Rogers, MN  55374
Trips:Lutsen  (Friday, Mar 6 - Sunday, Mar 8 2009)
Whitefish MT  (Saturday, Mar 14 - Saturday, Mar 21 2009)
Latest News:
  • Monthly meetings
    Join us at our new meeting location. Oct. thru Feb. Call Ruth Arves at 612-869-0393 for details.
  • Lutsen 2 days lift 2 nts lodging $99
    Lutsen 3/6/09-3/8/09. This is a self service weekend trip. The price starts as low as $99 for two nights lodging and two days lift (max. occ., hotel room) and goes up from there. Call Tom Kolhoff at 763 428 8149 or tomkolhoff@aol.com
  • End of the season party
    End of Season party in April, date TBA. Call Tom at 763-428-8149 or tomkolhoff@aol.com
  • TRIPS
    Whitefish MT. in conjunction with Traverski ski club. 3/14/09 - 3/21/09. Trip is currently full contact Peggy Heaver at 651-687-9115 for any last minute openings.
  • Got Kids?
    Snofuls welcomes children of all ages at nearly all of our events and trips.
Meetings:Meeting locations is Divannis Pizza at 5124 Gus Young Lane, Edina, Dates TBA Contact Tom Kolhoff @763-428-8149 or Peggy Heaver @ 651-687-9115 for info.
Social Events:Downhill/Snowboard day trips(day-local, weekend-regional,week-western) Our monthly meetings are social events. PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
Summer Activities:Biking/Camping weekends, St. Paul Saints tailgating,TGIF's,Monday night golf,our annual Feast of Fools steak fry and lob- ster races on the St.Croix and more. PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
President:Tom Kolhoff: 763-428-8149
 
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The Winter Club
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Members:100 members, open to the public.
Types of Skiers:Downhill & Cross Country
Location:Mbrship, 5930 Hodgson Road
Shoreview, MN  55126
Trips:Giant's Ridge  (Friday, Jan 15 - Sunday, Jan 17 2010)
Meetings:1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month at Billy's on Grand just west of Dale, Midway area of St. Paul (857 Grand Avenue, www.billysongrand.com)
Social Events:Nov.27 Wild Mountain; Dec. 5 Christmas Party; Dec. 16 Cookie Auction; Dec. 29 Welch Village; Dec. 31 NY Eve Party; Jan. 15-17 Giants Ridge; Feb. 7 Trollhaugen; Feb. 13 Lake Maria X-Cty; Feb. 20-27 Steamboat Springs, CO; Mar. 5-7 Michigan Ski Trip
Summer Activities:camping, biking, canoeing thru summer club - Neptune Aqua Club
President:Patrick Callahan: 651-552-9237
 
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Traverski Ski & Sport Club
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Members:100 members in Rochester area, Open to the public, over 21 years of age.
Types of Skiers:Downhill, Cross country, Snowboard
Location:Traverski Ski Sport & Social Club
P.O. Box 7094
Rochester, MN  55903
Trips:Whitefish Montana  (Saturday, Mar 14 - Saturday, Mar 21 2009)
Latest News:
  • 2009 Traverski Women's Calendar
    2008 Charity Auction raised $5220.00 for Breast Cancer Research. All proceeds from Calendar sales will also be donated to Breast Cancer Research. Calendars available at website or contact President, Carole Lentz
Meetings:May through September - Meetings are every Thursday evening at Cooke Park in Rochester. October through April - Meetings are the first and third Thursday of each month. Elk's Lodge Highway 52, 19th street exit NW
Social Events:Happy hours, Movie Nights, Holiday Parties, Charity Auction, Weekend Trips, Ball Games
Summer Activities:Camping, Canoeing, Biking, Picnics, Weekly Volleyball
Website:www.traverski.com
President:Carole Lentz: 507-261-9409
 
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Tuesday Wipe-Outs Ski Club
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Members:150 members of active women who love the outdoors
Types of Skiers:Alpine, X-C, Canoe, Hike, Bike, Golf & Tennis
Location:111 Kellogg Blvd
Ste 2401
St Paul, MN  55101
Trips:XC/Snowshoe/Hike  (Thursday, Feb 4)
Ski Afton - Beer & Brats  (Tuesday, Feb 9)
Afton Alps (Sweethearts Day)  (Tuesday, Feb 16)
Wild Mtn - Spring Fling  (Tuesday, Mar 2)
Meetings:Winter Activities. Local skiing, also Lutsen, Granite Peak, Colorado trips
Social Events:Spring and Fall Luncheons, skiing!
Summer Activities:Pool party, biking, Lanesboro overnight, Namekogan canoeing, St Croix canoeing, tennis & golf
President:Jan Lynch: 651-457-6471
 
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ULLR Ski, Bike & Social Club
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Members:300 members, open to the public, over 21 years of age
Types of Skiers:Alpine/Downhill, Nordic/Cross Country, Snowshoe
Trips:Ski Montana  (Sunday, Mar 7 - Saturday, Mar 13 2010)
Dogsledding in Ely, MN  (Sunday, Mar 21 - Tuesday, Mar 23 2010)
Good Ol' Days Bike Trip  (Wednesday, Jun 16 - Friday, Jun 18 2010)
Nova Scotia Tour  (Thursday, Aug 5 - Saturday, Aug 14 2010)
Latest News:
Meetings:Knights of Columbus Hall, 1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN -- General Meetings
Social Events:Dining, Dancing, Cards, Musicals, Plays, Golf, Museums, Holiday Ball, Banquets, Book Sale, Bingo, Other Fun Stuff!
Summer Activities:Bicycling, Hiking, What's Cookin' Picnics, Ullr Golf Classic, Ullr Foundation Banquet
Website:www.ullr.org
President:Diane Erlandson: 952-941-5184
 
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Yodeler's Sea & Ski Club
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Members:250 members. Open to families
Types of Skiers:Downhill & Cross country
Location:1508 Burns Avenue
St. Paul, MN  55106
Trips:No trips are currently planned.
Meetings:Varies
Social Events:Spring and Fall Membership Parties
Summer Activities:Hay Rides
President:Mike Holland: 651-738-7651
 
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