Ski Activities
Sally Borchardt
Payment Options for all events (unless otherwise noted):
1. Online Registration with Credit Card payment
2. In person with completed Event Coupon and credit card or check
3. By mail, send completed Event Coupon with check to Event Leader
2027 Ski tripsVail, Colorado • Jan. 17–23
Park City, Utah • Feb. 7–13
Keep up with all your exercises, because we are not only looking forward to these two magnificent trips, we are preparing for 2028! Yes, already, so watch for the flyers coming to your computer mailboxes and choose which two ski trips you prefer.
We have our vendor already planting ideas (so obviously he’s on board); some even I had forgotten about , Banff Springs, Lake Louise (Canada) along with a wonderful array of U.S. specials – Steamboat, Winter Park, Big Sky, etc.
Your votes will determine where we go next year. For those who I haven’t heard from, we will also do this on the buses going to Vail and Park City. Stay tuned!!
In the meantime, keep biking and hiking and keeping that body in shape for skiing! (Please don’t get hurt!) We are all looking forward to those wonderful slopes!
VAIL
United Airlines:
Jan. 17 MKE/DEN 8:30-10:10 a.m.
Jan. 23 DEN/MKE 6:30–9:23 p.m.
PARK CITY – Delta Airlines:
Feb. 7 MKE/SLC 7:15-9:39 a.m.
Feb. 13 SLC/MKE 5:25-9:25 p.m.
Questions? Call or text Sally at (414) 349-9359 or email sjborch27@aol.com.
Skiing all over the state Skiing Wisconsin’s digital “passport” provides one lift ticket to 17 different Wisconsin ski areas for $249. To purchase and to see the list of participating resorts, go to SkiingWisconsin.com.
Ski racing
Your Vagabond Ski Team begins the race season Sunday, Jan. 3, at Sunburst. Spectators are encouraged to come and watch the team in action, along with a trophy presentation after the race. Several people have joined our club after experiencing a race day.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Ski Council Senior Racing has 14 races scheduled over seven dates this winter. About 50 skiers compete in one of four non-gender classes based on skill level. Two different courses are run for each race, and the times are combined. Awards are presented in each class at each race. Awards are also given in each class at the end of the season. The Vagabonds will again compete against three other teams, with the fastest four men and two women counting for each team.
Prepare for next season by starting an exercise program focused on your legs. Make sure your equipment is up to date. Get your skis sharpened and your bindings checked.
We practice on Monday and Wednesday nights at Sunburst. We always have room on the team for new people of any age or ability. Every year, skiers as young as 21 join the club to compete on the race team. Please note that to race on the team, you need to be a current member of the Vagabonds; go to VagabondSkiClub.com if you need to renew your membership. Once you have joined (or rejoined), you should receive an invitation in the first half of November from the ski race team.
For more information, contact MMSCSR Chairman Al Lemke at (414) 688-2938 or aklemke2993@gmail.com or visit
MMSC Senior Race Schedule
Jan. 3 – Sunburst
Jan. 9 – Holy Hill
Jan. 16 – Sunburst
Jan. 23 – Holy Hill
Jan. 30 – Sunburst
Feb. 6 – Sunburst
Feb. 14 – Sunburst
Practice days, at Sunburst: Mondays 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 6:30 p.m..
Getting Into Ski Shape
You don’t want to call it quits early on your first day of skiing because your sore thighs and legs are screaming after just a few runs. A preseason ski conditioning workout can help you ski better, stay out longer and have more fun. Here’s a quick, general overview of how to train for skiing:
• Boost muscle power. Strengthen the areas that get worked the most: your quads, glutes, hamstrings and hips.
• Focus on balance. Work your core and the muscles around your hips, which in turn helps provide stability to injury-prone areas such as the knees.
• Build endurance. Condition your body so you can easily ski run after run without packing it in before you’re ready.
• Bump up your cardio. Complement this exercise plan with cardio activities such as hiking, biking or interval training to get your lungs and heart pumping.
Before beginning any training plan, check with your doctor or certified training professional.
The Vagabond Ski & Social Club is associated with the following organizations which promote skiing and snowboarding:
* Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council (CMSC), skicms.org
* National Ski Council Federation, skifederation.org
* Milwaukee Metropolitan Ski Council (MMSC), skimilwaukee.org
Visit their websites to learn more about these groups.