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
Questions? Contact Trip Leader Joyce Szulc, 262-902-3248 or jszulc@wi.rr.com
Big Sky • Jan. 4–11 • $2,700
Space is still available on our first ski trip of 2026 – Jan. 4-11 to Big Sky. This is not just a ski trip, but a trip to Montana, where there are so many things to do aside from skiing. There is dog sledding, ice skating, winter fishing, hiking, sleigh rides, snow shoeing, retail therapy, and even bowling in the picturesque city.
The mountains alone are overwhelming, and there is a gondola that can take you to the top so you can see and feel the spectacular aura of the surroundings.
There are still a few full packages left for this lovely, seven-night stay at the great Huntley Lodge, a ski-in/ski-out hotel with great accommodations and a cozy fireplace near the lobby.
Trip Includes:
• Round-trip bus transfers, including tips, from the Bozeman airport to Huntley Lodge
• 7 nights’ lodging (two queen beds per room)
• Full daily breakfast buffet • Midweek dinner party
• Price: $2,700, double occupancy
• Flights: We are flying Delta; times will be posted in the November Life.
Payment schedule: $2,700, or a deposit of $2,000, with the remaining $700 due Oct. 15.
Or to register by mail: Send a deposit check, a trip coupon and a copy of the ID you will be using at the airport (if it is a driver’s license, it must be a REAL ID, with a star in the upper right corner) to:
Sally Borchardt • Vagabond Ski & Social Club W216N5531 Adamdale Drive • Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Lift tickets: use your IKON pass, or Adult (3+ days): $150/day; Seniors (3+ days): $130/day
Questions? Call Sally at (262) 349-9359.
Join the waiting list...
The club is still accepting waitlist registrations for the Feb. 7-14 ski trip to Aspen/Snowmass. No payment is required to sign up for the waitlist. All trip details are on the club website. Questions? Contact Joyce at jszulc@wi.rr.com or (262) 902-3248.
CMSC Ski Trip to Italy • Jan. 24 – Feb. 5
Join other CMSC club members Jan. 24 to Feb. 5 on a trip to Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, with an extension to Venice. Price is $3,397 double occupancy.
Act now if interested: Contact Randy Baustert at (847) 254-9396 or SkiWithRandy@aol.com. The CMSC website is SkiCMSC.com.
CMSC Spring Fling • Mt. BachelorApril 8–13
The CMSC’s annual Spring Fling will be April 8-13 at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon. The package includes five nights’ lodging at Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, with daily breakfast buffet and shuttles to the ski area.
Price: $1,508, double occupancy. Contact Kevin Conlon at (708) 906-9517 or kconz1@aol.com.
Donation to disabled skiers
The Vagabonds are donating $500 toward a new equipment trailer for the Southeastern Wisconsin Adaptive Ski Program. The organization provides ski lessons at Alpine Valley for people with disabilities.
Is there a star on your license?
If you are flying within the U.S. after May 7, 2025, you will need a “Real ID” as an added security measure. Wisconsin began issuing Real ID driver licenses several years ago, so you may have received one the last time you renewed; it would have a star in the upper right corner.
If you aren't sure if you have a Real ID, check trust.dot.state.wi.us/ecdl/home.do. Your license will still be valid without Real ID even after the deadline. But you would need to use a passport at the airport.
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.
We are always looking for great photos of our members enjoying activities and you are our best source!
Send your photos to Joyce Szulc, jszulc@wi.rr.com, to post on the Vag Facebook page.