The Kayak Trip from Hell! - Fall Line Ski Club
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
The Kayak Trip from Hell! By Steve Beach dence. One down. The snags and obstacles throughout most of the paddle Saturday, July 10th, 2021 was a beautiful day. Clouds and were so bad, I was surprised that Palace would let people sun, high of app. 85 degrees, no rain, and humidity not ri- go on that 4-hour trip! It was very close to impassable! The diculous. It was a nice day for a kayak trip. worst I ever saw by far! It seemed that you would just get 17 intrepid Fall Liners showed up to give it a go on our thru one obstacle, and within 5 minutes, here comes another annual Mr. Chris Nast 3-hour kayak trip on the Great Egg doozy! Several of them were so bad that you had to queue Harbor River. up, as there were 8-10 or more boats already waiting for a It had rained, apparently a lot in the nearby watershed, single to go thru, and usually the one attempting to get thru the previous 2 nights, and we were told that the river was was swamped! It was a mess. running high and the current was strong. They also said that There was one point where there was an approximately their popular 8-mile (app. 3-4 hour) kayak trip might have a 2’ diameter log in the water (it recently fell), across the en- portage or two, and I did relay that information to our tire river, and only passable in a maybe 10 foot area on the group, and said that anyone who wants could take the 2- right side, but the log was 3-4 inches above the water level, hour put in, but no one opted to do that…. They should so no one could get over it in their boat! I sat at one end for have! maybe ½ hour, and another guy sat on the log 12-15’ from We started off bad, with one girl who decided to go last me, facing me, and together, we would take one kayak at a minute (forget her name), swamped (boat filling with water) time, get it parallel and next to the log upstream, have the in a bad location, and even said that her shorts were hung person get out and quickly sit on the log, then I would pull up on an underwater obstruction. She was wearing her life their boat overtop of the log to the downstream side, and we jacket, and it didn’t appear to be dangerous, but she was would then stabilize the boat and have the person shimmy really caught! Some one yelled back (it was only a few hun- from the log back into their boat, and we would then push dred feet from our put in!) for help from an employee, and them downstream! Too much! Obviously, there was a heck luckily they heard and came out, as I am positive had I of a line there, as it would take 5 minutes at least for a sin- helped her (I was planning to, and in position), I would also gle boat to go by! After helping maybe 10-12 people, I got have went in, and maybe lost a paddle or something… Well, my empty kayak with paddle across, and got in and took off after what seemed to be approximately a half hour, she was – time for another guy to step up! finally back in her boat (THANK YOU Ben – employee who I continued to go downstream from there and for sure helped her). We then started there would be another very downstream, and within 2 difficult obstacle! I was get- minutes, she swamped ting very frustrated, and I again! I helped her that started expecting to see a 10’ time, and after getting her high brick wall all the way kayak to an area on the across the river! right side where she could Patty Shearer came out, dump the water out and try swamped 3 times – but she again, she decided she had made it! enough, and Ben was there Oh, one more disappoint- and called Palace for them ment. We were very much to come get her and her sin- (Continued on page 2) gle kayak at a private resi-
(Continued from page 1) 2 years ago, and I do remember, and Steve verified, that looking forward to our right-side beach “break area”, as the Wading River there is pretty clear, nothing even close everyone was very tired. Well, when we got there, Jeff to the mess that we always see back in the woods along Stein saw it first in the group I was in at the time, and the Great Egg Harbor River in Weymouth. had paddled back upstream a bit to tell us (Mindy Mellits Editor’s note – Normally I go on this trip, but I didn’t and Nona Ostrove, and I think also Debbie Gallagher were this unusual year with ALL that rain. Normally this is al- there at the time), that the beach area was now heavily most a float and a great time to have people learn to kay- posted with No Trespassing signs. It was! The weird thing ak, but every few years, it is a true challenge for even was, the water level was so high that a few of us, me in- those who know how to kayak. cluded, said “no, that isn’t the beach where we stop”. It I did speak to several people afterwards including our was! Usually there is a beach but before and after, there swamped President Ken who all agreed although chal- are 2-3-foot-high walls. It was almost all underwater this lenging, they had fun. I also believe I can speak for every- time! So, in the middle of the extra difficult trip, we now one who was on the trip in the past to say thank you Ste- had no break! ve, for keeping an eye out for everyone. You have the Oh, one more very interesting, unusual incident… kayaking skill to go in advance of everyone, but you often Maybe ¾ of the way thru, I came upon a green kayak on stay behind and sweep for stragglers which is a comfort to the right side, that was swamped upside-down in a nasty us all- Janice tangle of branches, with no one in sight! 10-20 minutes later, I spotted a person, with a life preserver and a kayak paddle, floating along (not drowned!) with the current! KAYAKING THE WADING RIVER What the heck? Turned out it was our President, Ken By Steven Umansky Koch! When I asked him if that kayak I saw abandoned a I will be leading a kayak trip on the Wading River on bit back upriver was his, he said that it indeed was. I July 31st out of Micks Pine Barrens Canoe and Kayak Rent- slowed down and asked if he wanted to grab the back of al. We will take a 5.8 mile paddle from Hawkins Bridge to my boat, and he said no. I then told him that, at the next Evans Bridge for approxi- house we saw, he could go ask the resident to call Palace mately 3 hours. Micks also Outfitters to come pick him up. Luckily, within 10 offers a 5 hour 10 mile trip minutes, we came upon a few homes, and, unusually, do from Hawkins Bridge to Bea- NOT see a “No Trespassing” sign at the first, and Ken did ver Branch for the same cost, go up the stairs there and got a neighbor (the house he so any die hard paddlers who stopped at and asked had Covid-19 there!) to take him want to can continue on to the short drive back to Palace. Beaver Branch if water levels It was a very interesting, hazardous trip, but no one permit. There is a 4 hour trip got hurt. When we were back at the outside tables having on the Oswego but by the end food and drinks, everyone said that it FELT like it was an of July water levels are usual- approximate 6-hour trip, although it really took 4 – 4 ½ ly too low. If there is enough hours for most of us. water we can decide then Thanks a lot everyone for coming out – sorry about which river to take. how nasty it was back there! Those who are interested can meet up at Sweetwater I also decided that come next July, I will lead again, Marina for refreshments after kayaking but I am going to look for a true 3-hour float in the Pine Prices are: Barrens, probably with Micks Canoe and Kayaks. Steve • Single kayak $50 Umansky, who was on the trip as usual, recently (2 or 3 • Canoe of double kayak $70 years ago) started doing one in August. I was on that trip • Transportation of private kayak $25 • Meet at Micks between 9:00 and 9:30 for a 10:00 departure • Micks address is 3107 Route 563, Chatsworth, NJ Please let me know if you are coming at least a week in advance so I can make reservations for the group. My email is steven.umansky@yahoo.com Follow us on Facebook
back. I ended up in someone’s fenced in backyard and THE PREZ SEZ knocked on their door, as the gate was locked and I could- n’t get out. Summer has arrived, no doubt about it. I can’t go And what I found at that house was a total shock. Read outside most days without immediately breaking into Steve’s article to find out more. a sweat just walking to the garage. If you’ve been As I walked along the road, a guy doing yard work reading my posts, you probably know that I would called out, asked me if I needed a ride. I guess walking prefer 10 degrees F to the swamp like environment of with a flotation vest on and carrying a paddle kinda gave a NJ summer. Unfortunately, for too many of them, it away. He drove me right into Palace Outfitters parking I’ve cocooned myself inside (in air conditioning), like lot. I wasn’t even close to the place when I got out of the a moth larvae, waiting for Fall & Winter. water. Again, the kindness of a stranger after this long So this year, I am trying to embrace the warm/hot year was touching. weather by just sucking it up and getting out. Yeah, If you feel like you missed an exciting day (you did). But it’s not very comfortable but I have to look at how you have another chance on July 31 with Steve Umansky much worse so many other places have had it so far (it seemsyou have to be named “Steve” to run our kayak (the record breaking temps in the Pacific Northwest, trips….not). That location is “to be determined”, as low British Columbia, California and on & on). At least we water levels can definitely be an issue later in the summer. aren’t in a drought. My yard can attest to that, requir- But it is guaranteed to be a fun day. And there won’t be as ing me to mow it weekly in this hell..I mean, warm many downed trees, we promise. stuff. I really need a mowing service. I haven’t even mentioned the ski trips! That’s how much Anyway, I have been getting out with my fellow I’m trying to concentrate on tolerating this summer. Check Fall Liners in a few activities, as well as my own. And them out in this Newsletter. People are signing up like cra- you should too. One glance at our Weekly Blast and zy, so don’t wait or you may be on a “wait” list. this Newsletter will tell you that we are 100% back in That’s it for me. Hope to see some of you on the 31st ! action, with pretty much all of our activities now on Think snow! And sand. the calendar. Biking, hiking, kayaking, book club, Ken Koch movie nights, Golf outings, the Mann Music Center concerts, Happy Hours at actual bars/restaurants! We are doing it all. We even resumed in person Mixer Meetings in WHO WOULD LIKE TO GOLF MORE IN June, temporarily at Marco’s at the Pennsauken Coun- 2021? try Club while we await the Taproom renovations completion. Improve your game with consistent play time? We are You should check out Steve Beach’s article on the putting together a group to golf Wednesday evenings for Egg Harbor Kayak Trip that took place on July 10. In an inexpensive nine-and-dine scramble. The Frog Rock past years, low water could be an issue on some of Golf and Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course lo- these trips. Well, that was not the case on this one. cated on 300 acres in the heart of our Pinelands. It’s infor- Heavy rains plus the winds of Hurricane Elsa resulted mal and fun. The $23 fee includes greens fees, a cart and in unprecedented high water levels, fast currents and dinner. Our first Wednesday is April 28, golfing through tons of dead falls and snags, sometimes requiring a September. Time is 5.15pm, tee time is 5.30pm. Things portage over fallen trees to continue. A lot of people continue to operate with COVID restrictions meaning we went into the water that day, including yours truly. actually golf 8 holes and dinner is take-out. Fall Liners will (See my picture on page 1.) It was quite heart warm- be tailgating so bring a chair along with your golf equip- ing to see complete strangers going out of their way ment. It’s BYOB, pay as you go. Each group stays together, to help others in trouble, especially after having so up to 8 folks per group. There are quite a few You Tube little contact with people in the past year. videos for tips and techniques to improve your swing. I could not get back into my swamped boat after I’ll be the weekly coordinator; so brush off your clubs, several attempts, with the help of kind strangers, and email or call me if interested. decided to just float back to Palace Outfitters holding Let’s plan to add golfing to our summer. onto the boat & paddle. I had my own flotation vest, which is a good one, and was glad for it. I floated for Where : Frog Rock Golf, 420 Boyer Ave, Hammonton, NJ. Just off the White Horse Pike about an hour, somehow getting the boat through I don’t know how many downed tree snags, until it got When: April 28, 5.15pm, tee time 5.30pm hopelessly wedged under a trunk. I abandoned it & Cost: $23, pay as you go, BYOB continued floating, finally giving up (as I was getting Contact: Beverly Neal, beverlyaneal@yahoo.com or really cold) and climbing out onto a dock to walk 609-868-9549
FALL LINE SKI CLUB BOOK CLUB Cross by Diana Gaboldon. There are many places to get your books. Your local August 2, 2021, The Taproom Library (free) you can get the book, audio or on your e- 427 Crystal Lake Ave reader (Nook, Kindle, Smart Phone & etc.) For the Library Haddonfield, NJ (Haddon Township) you can go (must have a Library card) Overdrive, Libby, (Meet outside if the weather is nice 7:00 pm) Hoopla, you can also get free movies. There are also many sites that offer books anywhere from free to $2.99 each. The book for the month of August 2021 will be: Pretty • BookGorilla.com Things by Janelle Brown. • BookBub.com NY Times bestseller: Who’s really following you on • BargainBooksy.com social media? The scam of a lifetime brings together two • bookperk.com wildly different women in this page-turning thriller about • Freebooksy greed, legacy, and betrayal from the New York • Rebecca at riffle Times bestselling author of Watch Me Disappear. • You can also Google sites for free books An ID Book Club Selection • “It’s Dynasty meets Patri- Everyone is welcome: bring your family and friends cia Highsmith.”—The Washington Post For more info call Jeannie Nelson 856-889-5100 Nina once bought into the idea that her fancy liberal arts degree would lead to a fulfilling career. When that dream crashed, she turned to stealing from rich kids in L.A. alongside her wily Irish boyfriend, Lachlan. Nina learned from the best: Her mother was the original con artist, hustling to give her daughter a decent childhood Fall Line Ski Club membership begins May 1 and ends April despite their wayward life. But when her mom gets sick, Nina puts everything on the line to help her, even if it 30. Membership applications for renewals and new member- means running her most audacious, dangerous scam yet. ship are accepted anytime during the year. The individual Vanessa is a privileged young heiress who wanted to membership fee is $25 and the family membership fee is make her mark in the world. Instead she becomes an In- $55. The newsletter will be e-mailed to you. Add $5 if you stagram influencer—traveling the globe, receiving free wish a paper newsletter mailed to you. Members have the clothes and products, and posing for pictures in exotic privilege of attending all Fall Line Ski Club activities during locales. But behind the covetable façade is a life marked the summer season as well as next ski season. Membership by tragedy. After a broken engagement, Vanessa retreats applications may be obtained at any Mixer Meeting, at our to her family’s sprawling mountain estate, Stonehaven: a web site at www.FallLineSkiClub.org or through the mail by mansion of dark secrets not just from Vanessa’s past, but contacting: from that of a lost and troubled girl named Nina. FLSC Nina’s, Vanessa’s, and Lachlan’s paths collide here, 112 Stephenson Way, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-2229 on the cold shores of Lake Tahoe, where their intertwined Phone: 215/357.2305 eMail: Membership@FallLine.org lives give way to a winter of aspiration and desire, du- plicity and revenge. The membership application should be completed in a This dazzling, twisty, mesmerizing novel showcases legible manner to ensure the proper forwarding of all acclaimed author Janelle Brown at her best, as two bril- club correspondence. Any member not receiving the liant, damaged women try to survive the greatest game newsletter should stop at the membership table during a of deceit and destruction they will ever play. Mixer Meeting. If you want to get a jump on September’s book (and Changes in address, e-mail address or phone numbers we recommend it since it is a big book) it is The Fiery should be reported as soon as possible so that you may remain informed of all Fall Line events and activities. FLSC is now accepting credit cards for payments - 3.51% will be added as a service charge
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6TH FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH HAPPY HOUR AT THE CHEESECAKE FIREBIRDS GRILL (MOORESTOWN MALL), 5 FACTORY PM THE MARKET PLACE AT GARDEN STATE 400 RT. 38, MOORESTOWN, NJ PARK, 931 HADDONFIELD RD., CHERRY (Specials are available at the Firebar or on the patio.) HILL, NJ Enjoy their bar bites like Grilled Tenderloin Medallions ($12), Tuna Tacos ($10), and Beef Sliders ($5) or one of Happy Hour Prices are from 3 pm – 6 pm their classic cocktails like the Double Black Diamond Mar- Serving a wide range of beverages including many tini, or The Lemonade Drop, or Siesta Sangria. Also, $6 beers on tap, a huge wine selection, plus specialty drinks select wines and $2 off draft beers. like their Tropical Tiki Punch or Raspberry Lemon Drop www.moorestown.firebirdsrestaurants.com plus a wide selection of flatbread pizza ($8.95-$10.95), chicken samosas ($8.50), crispy crab bites ($9.50), and chicken pot stickers ($12.50) https://menu.thecheesecakefactory.com/nj/cherry-hill-110/ happy-hour/ FRIDAY, AUGUST 27TH HAPPY HOUR AT RODIZIO GRILL, 4 PM 13109 TOWN CENTER BLVD FRIDAY, AUGUST 13TH VOORHEES, NJ HAPPY HOUR AT LASCALA’S BIRRA, 4 PM Rodizio’s gourmet salad bar includes a variety of sig- 5300 N. PARK DRIVE (ON THE COOPER nature salads, fresh fruits, and vegetables, countless cheeses and cured meats. You can even add a side of ei- RIVER), PENNSAUKEN, NJ ther pork, steak, or chicken. Complement that with a glass of their fine house wines or one of their Brazilian specialties. They also have a large selection of draft Creative pizza, Artesian Italian, and World Class Beers beers. www.rodiziogrill.com/voorhees and Wines. They have a wide variety of ales, stouts, por- ters, pilsners, to complement such menu items as Chees- Happy Hours are planned in advance, specials are esteak Eggrolls ($14), Meatball Trio ($12), Truffle Fries subject to change. For more information or suggestions ($12), or Brussels Sprouts ($12). These are just a few of for future locations please contact Claire Adair at: the selections that await you at this lovely restaurant along the Cooper River. www.lascallasbirra.com cerollin@gmail.com
Fall Line Ski Club presents the 7th almost Annual Steve Archibald Memorial Golf Outing To honor the memory of Steve, an avid golfer, Fall Line will again host this annual event. Steve would be so honored to know that this tribute outing has been so overwhelmingly successful. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (“PAWS”), Ste- ve’s favorite charity. Date: Saturday, October 2, 2021 Course: Golden Pheasant Golf Club, Lumberton, NJ Registration: 11:30 am 12:00-2:00pm BBQ Lunch *****Included**** Burgers / Chicken / Sausage / Dogs Putting Contest: 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Tee-Time: 1:00 p.m. – Shotgun / Scramble Format Price: $105 per Golfer (Includes: Golf, Cart, Beer, BBQ Lunch, Buffet Dinner) DEADLINE FOR GOLFERS & SPONSORS: September 18, 2021 SPONSORS: We are seeking sponsors (both business and individual) as follows: 1. Hole Sponsor: $175, includes full color sign at hole, name in program, item / business card in goodie bag, name in FLSC Newsletter and Website. 2. Golf Balls: $275, includes having your company name printed on the balls (one sleeve per golfer), name in program, item / business card in goodie bag, name in FLSC Newsletter and Website. 3. Poker Chip Ball Markers: $225, includes your company name and contact information printed on one side of the poker chip, name in program, item / business card in goodie bag, name in FLSC Newsletter and Website. 4. Cigar Fund: Seeking individual donations towards having a cigar placed in each goodie bag as a tribute to Steve. For additional information contact Lisa Rovens at 609-314-2575 or LisaR22@comcast.net. REGISTRATION FORM Name: Mailing Address: Cell Phone: Handicap: E-mail address: ☐ I do NOT have a foursome ☐ I already have a foursome and will be golfing with: ☐ I would like to sponsor: ☐ I am a non-golfer but would like to make a donation in the amount of: $ ☐ I have enclosed a check made payable to FLSC in the amount of $ . (Please put “SEA Golf” in the memo of your check and mail to Janice Lynch, 315 Memorial Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ
FALL LINE SKI CLUB AND SOUTH JERSEY 5:30 p.m. Return to your car on your own, enjoy the day and SKI CLUB leave whenever you desire. SHAD FEST AND BIKE RIDE In past years some people chose not ride and that was fantastic. For those not biking, a group traditionally meets at noon. at The Lambertville House Hotel, 32 When: Saturday, October 9th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ, PH (888) 867-8859. Where Washington’s Crossing State Park to Lamberville, Come and stroll around the festival. Look for us every- NJ where. There is public parking available near the fest. Rain Date: Sunday, October 10th. Same time, same Hosts: Nona Luce, 856-522-9867 and Jeff Thomas, 609- place! 234-111 For more information on the Shad Fest, go to www.Shadfest.com or contact Nona Luce (nonajean321@comcast.net) or Jeff Thomas (jctusa@comcast.net). Officers: President - Ken Koch..……………...………..856-470-0114 President- Elect - Position open Secretary - Siobhan Michaud……………….609-923-0194 Treasurer-Elect - Steve Umansky…………...609-217-9357 Treasurer - Nona Ostrove……..….………….856-751-0294 Mountain bikes or Hybrid bikes are recommended. Don’t forget a lock for your bike. There’s a free bicycle valet ser- Board Members: vice on the right side prior to Bridge Street (tips to the Michael Houlihan - Winter Trip Chair.……..609-923-2434 attendant appreciated). John Kennedy - Social Director…………….856-761-2863 Meet us at 10:00 a.m. at Washington’s Crossing State Janice Lynch - Newsletter Editor.…………856-816-2865 Park, we depart at 10:15 with or without you. The parking Jeff Stein……………………………………….856-728-1254 lot area is located off of Rt. 29 and Washington Crossing- Pennington Road. Traveling on Rt. 29 North from Trenton, when you reach that intersection turn left and a quick right into the parking lot. Park at the end near the re- strooms. We will be riding along the Delaware Canal path up to ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER the “Shad Fest” in Lambertville, NJ, for lunch, live music, Questions? Comments? Ideas? drinks at the The Lambertville House Hotel and browsing through the festival. The ride to Lambertville and back is 14 miles. Those wanting to ride more can keep on going Please Contact: onto Stockton or beyond, and back. There is no charge for Janice Lynch, Editor this event!! jml@sicnj.net About The Day: Nice, leisurely riding - This is not a Newsletters can be found on-line at: race. This ride is for everyone. You can eat lunch at Lam- www.FallLineSkiClub.org bertville House Hotel or at any of the food stands in the food court. Everyone is free to walk through the festival on your own and at your own pace. If you like you can If you do not wish your name and/or photo to appear also walk over the bridge and you will be on the main in the newsletter or on-line, please request it in writing to drag in New Hope. The festival runs from 12:30 p.m. to the trip leader PRIOR to the trip.
AUGUST 2021 FALL LINE SKI CLUB SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Or Things To Do While You’re Stuck In The House (If you have ideas for activities and would like to help this great club, send them to johnkennedy0880@comcast.net) Date Event Leader Details Price Contact Nona Luce at Call to reserve August 3, Movie Nights at nonaluce@fallline.org Movies change weekly and we head to Ott’s ticket (856-669- 10, 24, 31 AMC 16, Voorhees Movies generally start afterwards 3291) between 5-6 PM. August 4, Nine and Dine 11, 18, 25 Beverly Neal Scramble and every (beverlyaneal@ 9 holes plus a takeout dinner. $23.00 Frog Rock Golf Club Wed. thru yahoo.com) 530 Sept Jeannie Nelson at jean- “Pretty Things” by Janelle Brown, August 2 Book Club, 7:30 PM OYO nien@msn.com Meet at The Taproom Happy Hour - The Serving a wide range of beverages including Cheesecake Factory many beers on tap, a huge wine selection, Claire Adair at August 6 - Happy Hour plus specialty drinks; plus a wide selection of OYO cerollin@gmail.com Prices are from 3 flatbread pizza, chicken samosas, crispy crab pm – 6 pm bites, and chicken pot stickers HAPPY HOUR - LA Creative pizza, Artesian Italian, and World SCALA BIRRA, 5300 Class Beers and Wines. Cheesesteak Eggrolls, N. PARK DRIVE (ON Claire Adair at Meatball Trio, Truffle Fries, or Brussels August 13 THE COOPER RIVER), OYO cerollin@gmail.com Sprouts. These are just a few of the selections PENNSAUKEN, NJ that await you at this lovely restaurant along the Cooper River. Marco’s in the Pennsauken CC Mixer Meeting 7:30 August 17 3800 Haddonfield Rd, Ski trips are open for sign ups PM Pennsauken, NJ Lawn seats for The Phila. Orchestra. This is a John Kennedy at Movies at The picnic-friendly event. Showtime, 8:00 PM. $28. August 18 johnkennedy Mann Music Center “E.T., The Extraterrestrial” with a live sound- 0880@comcast.net track Happy Hour - (Specials are available at the Firebar or on Firebirds Grill Claire Adair at the patio.) Enjoy their bar bites like Grilled August 20 OYO (Moorestown Mall) cerollin@gmail.com Tenderloin Medallions, Tuna Tacos, and Beef Sliders. Rodizio’s gourmet salad bar includes a varie- ty of signature salads, fresh fruits, and vege- HAPPY HOUR, RODIZIO tables, countless cheeses and cured meats. GRILL, 13109 TOWN Claire Adair at You can even add a side of either pork, steak, August 27 OYO CENTER BLVD cerollin@gmail.com or chicken. Complement that with a glass of Voorhees, NJ their fine house wines or one of their Brazili- an specialties. They also have a large selec- tion of draft beers. All activities are subject to change or cancellation at the discretion of the activity leader.
Fall Line Ski Club – 2022 Winter Trip Schedule All FLSC trips include Lift Tickets Airline and Prices are subject to change TRIP DATE LOCATION LODGING SOME FEATURES Trip Status PRICE LEADER Round trip between Philly & Salt Snowbird/ Gary Segal Lake; charter bus transfer between January Cliff Lodge & Hotel Rooms 215-962-9778 airport and resort; 7 nights lodging; 8 - 15 Alta, Gary.segal@agmpropert Open $2,025/$2,100 Spa 2-bedroom hotel; 5 day lift ticket w/ Utah y.com 6th day free! 20% discount ski rentals; FLSC luggage tags. Round trip between Philly & Albu- January Peter Dolan querque; Snakedance shuttle Condos 29th – Taos, 914-391-0784 transfer; 7 nights lodging; Souvenir Snakedance Open February New Mexico Pe- Fleece; Included mid-week trip to 5th ter.dolan@winebow.com town; 5-day lift tickets. FLSC lug- $2,000/$2,075 gage tags. Round trip between Philly & Den- ver; charter bus transfer; 5-day lift February Winter Pat Hagarman Hotel Rooms Vintage Re- ticket; 7 nights lodging; Daily 12 - 19 Park, 610-804-0468 sort Hotel Open $1,650/$1,725 Breakfast Included. FLSC luggage Colorado Pvh01@comcast.net tags. February Whistler, Round trip Philly to Vancouver; Kathy Smith Crystal charter bus transfer; 5-day lift tick- Hotel Rooms 26th - British Colum- 609-670-4515 Lodge Open et; 7 nights lodging at Whistler; $2,300/$2,375 March 5th bia Kabob2x@verizon.net FLSC luggage tags. Round trip between JFK, Munich & Malta. Private coach transportation between airports and resorts; 7 nights at Hotel Antares, includes Hotel Antares, buffet breakfast & dinner. 4 nights Val Gardena Selva Val Gar- Waterfront Hotel in Malta includes Patty Shearer March with post- dena, Italy. buffet breakfast, two (2) half-day Hotel Rooms 856-220-5419 Open 4 - 17 extension to Pshearer4@comcast.net Waterfront Ho- guided tours, one (1) day tour of $3,089/$3,139 Malta tel, Sliema, Gozo Island. 1 night lodging at Malta Sheraton Frankfurt, includes break- fast. Not Included: Lift tickets and ground transportation to/from JFK airport. FLSC luggage tags (included!) Early Sign-Up Price in Red. (Ends after 8/17 mixer meeting.) Note: If you are not a FLSC member, non-members will be bumped if trip fills up with a waiting list. (Become a member to avoid being bumped.) If you have any questions or problems, please feel free to contact Winter Trip Chair, Michael Houlihan at 609-923-2434 or michael@houlihanskier.com. Sign-up forms are available at our website: www.FallLine.org
P.O. Box 1535 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Address Service Requested Please Visit Fall Line Ski Club’s New Website @ www.FallLineSkiClub.org “As featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer” Wednesday, August 18 E.T. at The Mann Center with the Philadelphia Orchestra Watch the heartwarming Steven Spielberg masterpiece with the live soundtrack pro- vided by the Philadelphia Orchestra. Spread a blanket or bring a low-to-the-ground beach chair as we camp out on the Great Lawn. This is also a picnic-friendly event so pack a basket or cooler. Tickets are $28 at the box office. I’ll make the trip to the Mann Center as interest grows. Contact me at johnkennedy0880@comcast.net.
You can also read