An interesting little-known fact about Austin Skiers - we are now officially 50 Years Old as of February 2020!! We are already thinking about how to celebrate 50 years of providing quality snow ski trips, other travel opportunities & social activities for our members – so stay tuned!
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Austin Skiers is a non-profit, all volunteer social club for people who love winter sports, travel & social activities We arrange 10 to 12 group trips each year and are able to get group discounts that are not available to individuals or families.
Club History
The club was formed in 1970 and over the years we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge, expertise and ski industry contacts enabling us to find really good values. Our friendly members also enjoy many social activities here in Austin throughout the year, and really like having new people participate.
You are welcome to come to meetings and other Austin Skiers events as a guest to check us out. Come have fun with us.
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Sun & Ski Sports store in Austin is now OPEN for IN-STORE Shopping AND Curbside Pick-up._____________________
When shopping for ski gear this season, remember to shop Sun & Ski Sports. Please remember to let their staff know that Austin Skiers enjoy a 15% discount off regular-priced items in the store. In addition, the staff will do a basic ski/snowboard tune for 50% off. This discount cannot be combined with other offers.
To be eligible for the discounts you will need to show your Austin Skiers Membership Card by downloading it from your Member Profile OR even easier by downloading the Austin Skiers app (iPhone or Android). Use your regular log-in credentials as you would when logging in to the website.
Check out their ski/snowboard bundles - goggles, ski poles, boot bags and snow apparel! Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media sites listed on their website
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Austin Skiers Logo Gear!
For ordering instructions click here: LOGO GEAR Free Logo and Shipping - Use Promo Code: EMFLFS
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Nominating Committee seeks Candidates
Our Austin Skiers Nominating Committee is looking for willing and time-abled members to serve on the Executive Committee! All terms are one-year. Contact Nominating Committee Chair, Dave Anderson if you are interested or have questions about serving on our Board for next year
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Trip Schedule 2021
(subject to change)
Beaver Creek: Jan 9-16
(The Charter)
<<FULL-sign up on Wait List>>
* Snowmass - TSC Traditional: Jan 16-23
(Top of the Village)
<<TWO Openings - 1 SF and 1 SM Full Trip OR Ground Only. Contact Trip Chair for Details>>
Taos (long): Jan 23-30
(Snakedance)
<<CANCELLED>>
Telluride: Feb 6-13
(Bear Creek Lodge)
Copper Mountain: Feb 15-19
(Silver Level Lodge)
Heavenly: Feb 20-27
(Lake Tahoe Resort Suites)
<<FULL - sign up on Wait List>>
Snowbird: Feb 27-Mar 6
(Cliff Lodge)
* Lake Louise - TSC Final Showdown: March 13-20
(Fairmont Chateau Lake)
* New Zealand/Australia/Fiji - TSC Fall Expedition: Oct 5-27, 2021
(click to download schedule)
* Texas Ski Council Trip
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EPIC PASS Info
If you
purchased an EPIC PASS for the 2020/21 ski
season you know reservations are required. Briefly, they have an "Early Season" from Nov. 6 -
Dec. 7 and a "Core Season" from Dec. 8 - April 4. They
have an online video explanation and an FAQ. Click on EPIC PASS for further
information.
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"We Are Blood" - Looking for Donations
"We
are Blood" is the Travis County Medical Society Blood Bank that has
been around since 1951. They are looking for people to donate COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma. Please click here to download the form - it has the donor criteria and contact information. They recently announced as of October 28 they will be providing COVID-19 antibody testing for your donation! They have also reinstated "Mall Drives." Check out the latest articles. If you have any questions about eligibility you can call 512-206-1108 or email.
Convalescent
plasma is a treatment that utilizes plasma from individuals who have an illness
and fought it off and may possess antibodies that can be used to treat the
illness. The treatment has been around for more than 100 years. The plasma,
rich with antibodies, has been studied in other outbreaks of respiratory
infections. If you've recovered from COVID-19 please consider donating your plasma - it may save a life! Thanks to several Austin Skiers we know of who've donated!
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Annual Trip PresentationWe want to thank all those who attended both Zoom and In-Person presentation on August 16 at Balcones Country Club for the 2021 ski season. We had 49 people attend In-Person and 32 via Zoom. For those unable to attend the meeting or would like the official presentation - we have two resources for you. You can replay the Trip Presentation as it was recorded albeit a few minutes on front-end was unrecorded. This is a link to Dropbox. Also, you can download the PowerPoint (PDF) presentation for your review.
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Austin Skiers Message Regarding
Covid-19 Impact
As of March 18, the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC) has recommended people not congregate in groups of 10 or more.
For this reason, Austin Skiers has suspended our Happy Hour & other Special Activities until it is safe to do so. The Texas Ski Council (TSC) canceled their annual Bid Meeting
originally scheduled for April 17-19 in Austin. (If you paid the registration fee
it can be refunded upon request to the TSC.) And finally, our Annual Membership
Meeting held on May 12, was conducted by virtual conference allowing
members to join via the Web or by phone. Please know our Austin Skiers Board
will continue to keep our club running strong and provide updates via email,
Website, Facebook and Instagram. Until we gather again, we encourage you
to follow the CDC guidelines, take care
and stay well.
Sincerely,
Austin Skiers Board of Directors _____________
UPDATE (08/15/20): City of Austin issues update to "shelter in place" order effective 11:59 pm on December 15, 2020. It will continue through 11:59 pm August 15, 2020 unless terminated or modified by a subsequent order.
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Check out the Austin Skiers App!! Click on iPhone or Android to download it. Log-in using your Austin Skiers website credentials. App for both platforms was updated on 2/3/20.
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Texas Ski Council (TSC) Info.
The Austin Skiers proudly support the Texas Ski Council (TSC). Please check their website for more information about trips, Youth Foundation, etc..
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2021 TSC Trips
Traditional: Snowmass, CO Jan 16-23
Winter Shootout: Purgatory, CO Feb 20-27
Final Showdown: Lake Louise, CAN Mar 13-20
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TRIP INSURANCE RESOURCES
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Current "Ski News" Newsletter
(Click here for Newsletter archives)
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Austin Skiers have Members living in states from every region of the country - Florida to California to Colorado to Minnesota, Kentucky, South Carolina, New York & Connecticut!
The Membership Year for Austin Skiers runs from June 1 thru May 31. The fee is not prorated. It's only $40 for an Individual or $55 for Family (up to 6). To join or renew your membership in Austin Skiers use our online registration.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Communications@austinskiers.org. Click on this link and download a PDF file summary of what Austin Skiers are about.
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Please remember to wear your name badge to club activities
UPCOMING EVENTS
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01/09/2021
Beaver Creek, Colorado
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01/16/2021
Snowmass, Colorado
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02/06/2021
Telluride, Colorado
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02/15/2021
Copper Mountain, Colorado
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02/20/2021
Heavenly Lake Tahoe,
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02/27/2021
Snowbird, Utah
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03/13/2021
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
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10/05/2021
New Zealand
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