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• 2016-2017 Reservation for Non-Calendar Lodge Stay

  • Start
    08-Nov-2016
  • End
    31-Dec-2017
  • Location
    Swiss Ski Club Lodge. Waitsfield, Vermont

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  For rates and procedures please visit: http://www.swissskiclub.org/RatesAndProcedures

  If you have any questions or wish to CANCEL you reservation contact Tour Manager at tourmanager@swissskiclub.org.

  PLEASE NOTE: The Lodge will not be available August 8-14, 2017.

  
  

  (Note: The  start and end dates shown  with the "event" title are the period that this form is available. The date(s) of your stay will be the Arrival and Departure date(s) you specify  under Travel Information and shown under Your Registration Data in the acknowledging email.)
  

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• July Happy Hour - NYC

  • When
    26-Jul-2017
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Pod 39 - Rooftop, 145 E 39th St, New York, NY

  
  

  July Happy Hour

  at Pod 39 - Rooftop
  

       Wednesday, July 26

       Meeting Point: Rooftop level – look for red!

  https://www.timeout.com/newyork/bars/pod-39-rooftop

  Members, Friends, Skiers, Snowboarders!

  Newcomers Welcome! Bring Friends!

       Let’s celebrate SUMMER '17 IN NYC on a cool rooftop!

      We look forward to seeing you! 

  Hint-Hint : arrive by 6:00-6:30 pm or earlier to avoid waiting on line for the elevators ;] !!!

  Ask for the Swiss Ski Club.

  Question? Ask Jennifer : events@swissskiclub.org
  

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• Swiss National Day Event 2017 - NYC

  • When
    29-Jul-2017
  •  
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Square Beer Garden in Long Island City

  
  

  Visit the SSC at the 
  Swiss National Day celebration Saturday, July 29!

  Discover your Swiss-ness during a fun day at Studio Square, a European-inspired beer garden. Enjoy delicious raclette, bratwurst, Swiss wines, and a great selection of beer and other beverages, along with various Swiss activities.
  

  Learn to yodel -- and get in the Guinness World Records!  Arrive by 12:30 PM to participate in the 1:00 PM record attempt for the World's Largest Yodeling Class! (details below*)

  As usual, the SSC will serve dessert and coffee, and we'll also have a promotional table. So stop by and say hello (and share your new yodeling skills)! Experience a bit of Switzerland, and have a great time seeing old friends and new!
  

  For questions or if interested in volunteering, contact Greg at vp@swissskiclub.org.

  Location:  
  Studio Square Beer Garden 
  35-33 36th St., Long Island City (near 36th Ave.)
  Subway: E, M, Q, N or R 
  www.studiosquarebeergarden.com
  Noon - 5 PM, rain or shine
  Entry: $10 / person (under age 6 free). 

  * Late-comers are welcome at the SND festivities anytime 12-5, but due to strict Guinness rules, to join the yodeling class you must be on-time and remain with the class during the full class period (from 1 to 2 pm). 
  
  Details and schedule: www.swissnationaldaynyc.org

  
  

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• US Open Qualifying Rounds - NYC

  • When
    25-Aug-2017
  •  
    2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Open Grounds

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  US OPEN Qualifying rounds
  

  Friday, August 25, 2 pm - 8 pm

  >> Click here for the  FLYER << 

  The best time to enjoy the U.S. Open is before the tournament even starts. This is an awesome and unforgettable experience to see the best tennis players in the world up close. (You'll also see this year's new courts and facilities.)

  You may spot Federer, Nadal, Nishikori, Madison Key, Venus Williams practice or playing games against other top talent. You’ll have the best view of the game and players. The qualifying rounds, which are played the week before the tournament starts, are arguably more enjoyable than the actual U.S. Open. It’s less crowded, very intimate, and there are plenty of open seats!

  Appreciate walking up to a match and enjoy watching the best in the world from a premier front-row seat. Maybe you’ll even catch a practice ball from Federer? You can roam freely and visit all the courts.

  Register for the event, so you’ll receive any updates regarding this event. We plan to send a What's Up list, so you'll know who’s playing where.  It will help us meet up if we don't see you at 2 p.m. (see below).

  Where: Outside of US Open entrance at the round plaza with benches. As soon as you get off the subway or LIRR, proceed over the walkway to the plaza, which is outside the grounds entrance.

  What you can bring : One small bag per person, no larger than 12"W x 12"H x 16"L, subject to search. 
  

  What NOT to bring, and other useful info: Many items are prohibited.No backpacks, no glass or metal cans or bottles, no hard coolers, no selfie-sticks, etc. See the full  list here:
  www.usopen.org/en_US/event_guide/what_can_you_bring.html

  How to get there: 
  >>  Subway: The 7 train provides direct service from Grand Central Terminal to Mets-Willets Point Station (allow about 40 min of travel time).
  >> Long Island Rail Road: from Penn Station to Mets-Willets Point Station (about 30 min).

  Or see
  
  www.usopen.org/en_US/event_guidetransportation_directions.html

  Hard core fans, for an even earlier meetup in the morning, please email Alice at usopen@swissskiclub.org  a couple days in advance .

  We may have dinner at a terrific restaurant in Flushing after the grounds close.

  How much for this amazing experience? Priceless!

  (Yes, the  event is FREE!!)

  
  

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• Labor Day Biking Weekend - VT

  • Start
    02-Sep-2017
  • End
    04-Sep-2017
  • Location
    Swiss Ski Club Lodge. Waitsfield, VT
  • Spaces left
    34

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  Labor Day Biking Weekend

  Sat, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 4

  Enjoy this long weekend and the last days of summer! Bring your bikes and enjoy beautiful Vermont scenery.

  Cycling is the weekend's main activity, but it's a theme, not a formal agenda. 

  You can also:   hike, kayak, explore the spa and the swimming pool at Sugarbush resort and much more!  Explore the town and its shops, have a leisurely lunch in Waitsfield or Warren, or just relax – all pastimes are welcome! Visit events, including the Mad River Valley Craft Fair: 

   http://www.madrivervalley.com/events

  Vitaly and Azita will lead groups of road cyclists. Bring the bike of your choice (road, hybrid, mountain) or rent one locally (rental shop information is provided below -- check ahead, as their quantity and selection may be limited). The route, distance, and type of biking will be up to self-organized groups. We'll provide cue-sheets for road options, with various amounts of mileage and vertical. Tentatively, these will include:

  • A longer day in the saddle covering 60-80 miles and several major Vermont gaps (5,000-7,000 feet of climbing)
    
  • A shorter option of 30+/- miles without major climbs (though keep in mind there is nothing really “flat” in VT)
    
  • An easy loop suitable for hybrids or leisure bikes (around 15 miles)
    
  • As for our photos , if someone has a mountain bike route in mind, let us know – we’ll gladly add it to the mix.
    

  For more  information please contact Azita (who will also manage carpool arrangements) at laborday@swissskiclub.org

   BIKE RENTALS: 

  >>  Fit Werx 

  4312 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673

  tel: (802) 496-7570 email:  info@fitwerx.com

  webpage: fitwerx.com/contact-fit-werx/

  >>  Clearwater Sports – Sales and Bike Rentals

  Route 100, Waitsfield, Vermont 05673

  tel: (802) 496-2708         

  webpage: clearwatersports.com

  You may also find a rental shop on your way to the lodge. Here is the list of rentals in the wider area:

  bicycle-rental.regionaldirectory.us/vermont.htm

  
  

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• Zermatt - A week with the SSC in Switzerland!

  • Start
    23-Feb-2018
  • End
    03-Mar-2018
  • Location
    Zermatt, Switzerland (leaving and returning New York City)
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Ski Switzerland
  with the SSC!
  
  Fri, Feb 23 - Sat, Mar 03, 2018

  Package Price per person 

  RESERVE NOW for $200 super early-bird discount!!
  (See green "REGISTER" button)

  RESERVE AND PAY DEPOSIT BY:

  Thru July 14:  $2,095 members /$2,195 non-members
  
  July 15 thru Aug 31 :  $2,195 members /$2,295 non-members
  
  Sept 1 and after:  $2,295 members /$2,395 non-members
  

  (Members must login to register at member rates)

  INCLUDES:

  • Round trip airfare via Swiss International Airlines New York to Zurich, non-stop flight
  • Round-trip, private transfers Zurich airport to Zermatt Hotel
  • Zermatt Hotel Ambassador is 4-STAR. Close to ski lifts.
  • Seven nights’ accommodation based on double occupancy
  • Sumptuous Breakfast daily
  • Daily 4-course GOURMET Dinners
  • All hotel taxes and service charges included
  • FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE for first checked bag, plus skis and boots
  • Lift tickets are NOT included (approx. $330 for 5 days; $380 for 6 days)

  RESERVE NOW for $200 super early-bird discount!!
  (See green "REGISTER" button)
  

  ABOUT ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND:
  

  • Highest ski resort in Europe (5,726 feet); snow certainty - you can ski 365 days of the year
  • Zermatt does not allow cars; only silent electric vehicles and horse-drawn sleds
  • The Matterhorn - one of the world’s most photographed mountains towers over Zermatt.
  • Ski in 4 areas: Sunnegga, Gornergrat, Klein Matterhorn and Schwarzsee; 224 miles of pistes.
  • Or ski to Cervinia  in Italy via the Plateau Rosa glacier for lunch & shopping (add’l lift ticket).
  • The Gornergrat, Europe’s highest cog railway, brings passengers over dramatic bridges and tunnels to the summit.  Enjoy Panoramic views of Switzerland’s highest peaks.
  • Ski Klein Matterhorn where you can look the Matterhorn right in the eye.
  • Savor fantastic lunches at cozy mountain restaurants surrounded by spectacular scenery.
  • Zermatt’s runs are carefully groomed for every skill level. 60% of runs are red (intermediate); 20% of runs are expert (black). Longest run is 15 miles.
  • Cervinia, Italy is an intermediate skier’s paradise with wide and deserted pistes.
  • Expert skiers can enjoy ski touring and heli-skiing over untouched snow.
  • Non-skier or want to take a day off? – Enjoy the ice rink or a sunny terrace. Go snowshoeing or sledding at the Gornergrat and take in the beautiful views of the Matterhorn.

  
  ABOUT THE HOTEL AMBASSADOR 
  

  • 4-Star modern hotel. All rooms have balconies with mountain views.
  • Located in the center of Zermatt; next to the Gornergrat train station.  Other lifts are easily accessible within walking distance or via shuttle bus next to the hotel.
  • Hotel Amenities: large indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, hotel bar, ski storage, ski shop/rental.
  • Double-occupancy rooms. Single occupancy add $500.
  • Daily generous buffet breakfast.
  • Includes 4-course gourmet dinner every night.
  • Luggage delivered from the transfer bus to the hotel.
    

  FLIGHT DETAILS and LAND PACKAGE OPTION: See flyer.
  

  PAYMENT (if deposit received now)
  For full pricing schedule and options, see Flyer.
  

  • Deposit Due now with reservation to secure your place on the trip: $600 (through July 14, 2017) or $700 (July 15, 2017 – August 31, 2017) or  $800 (September 1, 2017 or after)
  • Second payment: $800 payment due October 1, 2017
  • Final Payment: $695 (members) or $795 (non-members), due November 1, 2017
  • Late fees and penalties: $100 if final payment not received by November 1, 2017. Reservations are subject to cancellation and replacement from wait list if final payment not received by December 1, 2017
  • Cancellation policy: Prior to 10/22/17: $150; between 10/22/17 and 11/22/17:-$800; between 11/23/17 and 12/10/17: 75% of trip price; after 12/10/17: 100% of trip price. Trip insurance is highly recommended The price of insurance is 7% of the trip cost.  For more information or to book trip insurance, email Trip2018@swissskiclub.org  at the time of booking with the subject line “Trip Insurance.”  Separate payment by check is required and is due within 10 days of booking.
    

  Copy of passport needs to be submitted to book flight. Passport needs at least two blank pages and must be valid for at least 6 months beyond conclusion of the trip.

  Frequently Asked Questions (a Google Doc in new window):
  

  For important additional details, see our printable Zermatt flyer.
  

  Other question? Email Alice at Trip2018@SwissSkiClub.org

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