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• Boyne Highlands/Zoo bar Overnight Park and Ride

  • Start
    02/03/2023
  • End
    02/05/2023
  • Location
    Petoskey, MI

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  Boyne Highlands / Zoo Bar Weekend

  February 03 - 05, 2023

  This is a great chance to take a friend or family member(s) along to introduce them to GGRSC fun times.  All financials will be on your own vs. through the club.  

  We did hear that the Zoo Bar will have a band called The Remedee!

  Please register for this event so we know you are coming.  Reserve hotel on your own. 

  This year we will be at Crooked Lodge.  Quality Inn prices increased and Crooked River offers many more amenities for the cost.

  Crooked River Lodging Package Prices:

  Standard room/2 Queen beds:   $ 129.00 per night

  King Bed Room                              $ 139.00 per night

  
  

  Lodging rates include hot Breakfast

  Lodging rates do not include tax and fees

  
  

  15 Rooms in GGRSC Block – 6 rooms with one King beds and 9 rooms with 2 queen beds

   

  Not Included in prices:

  1. Trail fees and lift tickets for skiing.  Lift tickets available online for Nubs Nob & Boyne Highlands. Discounts available if purchase early. Saturday at Highlands and Sunday at Nubs Nob. 

  2. Lunch and Dinner

  
  

  To sign up for the trip, please do these steps:

  1. Register on GGRSC website www.ggrsc.org for this event.
  2. Call Crooked River Lodge to reserve a room from the GGRSC block of rooms.  Hotel requires rooms to be reserved with one credit card.  The hotel will separate the costs out per person at check out.  Hotel phone 866-548-0700.
  3. Forward your registration information on to your roommates & trip leader
  4. Hotel policy for cancellations: 48 hours prior to check-in to avoid penalties

  Once all have registered, trip leaders will be sending a trip itinerary, trip information and reminders to all who are participating.  
  

  
  

  Trip flyer:  2023_Boyne_Highlands_Zoo_Bar_Flyer_v4.pdf

  Trip leader Tracey Oldenburg traceyoldenburg@gmail.com  616-821-4774

  Assistant trip leader: Theresa Florian afloater16@gmail.com 616-485-3157

  
  

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• Cross Country - Pigeon Creek Ottawa County Park

  • When
    02/06/2023
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Pigeon Creek Ottawa County Park

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  Cross Country Day trips

  
  

  February 6 Monday Pigeon Creek Ottawa County Park Meet at 6:00 at the Pavillion for some XC skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking. 12524 Stanton Street, West Olive. Rentals available. Hosted by GGRSC. Please register on GGRSC website for this event. www.ggrsc.org Pat will then know to expect you for this fun weekday adventure.  If the night is not bright due to clouds it is recommended to have a headlamp if doing the beginner trails, however, if you can handle intermediate  hills those trails are lit.

  Questions call Patrick at 616-446-1783. This is a full moon evening activity.

  After outdoor fun we will head to a TBD place for socializing.

  Open to members and non-members of the Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club. The lodge has restrooms, cross country ski rentals, snowshoe rentals, snacks and drinks to purchase, or bring your own and sit on a picnic table near the indoor fireplace. NO WINTER HIKING OR DOGS ALLOWED. Pat Florian, Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club Cross Country Coordinator is the organizer. This is a full moon event, however, if the moon is covered there are lights on the intermediate trails. If going on the beginner trails a headlamp is suggested. Afterwards those who choose will extend the social fun at a mutually agreed upon bar/restaurant nearby.

  For more information or to obtain/provide contact information go to the website at ggrsc.org and register for this event.

  Trip Flyer: 2022-2023_XC_Schedule.pdf

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• Petoskey Area Winter Midweek Ski Trip - Deadline 1/19

  • Start
    02/08/2023
  • End
    02/10/2023
  • Location
    Petoskey, MI

  Register

  
  

  Petoskey Area Winter Midweek Ski Trip

  February 08 –10 2023

   

  Ski three areas: Nubs Nob, Boyne Highlands, and Boyne Mountain

   Lodging available at Apple Tree Inn,  915 Spring Street Petoskey, MI 49770 

  • $94 per night plus taxes and fees
  • King or Queen beds
  • 2 night stay at Apple Tree Inn
  • Includes Breakfast
  • Pool and Hot Tub

  This is a “do it yourself” trip, meaning you will setup your own lodging.

  How to register:

  1.      Call Apple Tree Inn (231) 348-2900 to reserve your room, credit card required.

  2.      Register for the event at GGRSC.com and include roommate(s) if known.

  3.      Email trip leader to confirm that you have registered for trip and provide roommate information & plans for skiing

  Registration deadline:  January 19^th or until trip is full.

  OPEN TO MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS

  Trip Leader: Shirley Nevins is contact for Park n Ride coordination

  Trip Flyer: 2023_Winter_Midweek_Petoskey_flyer_v2.pdf

  
  

  
  

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• Sugarloaf Maine February 9th to February 12th, 2023

  • Start
    02/09/2023
  • End
    02/12/2023
  • Location
    Sugarloaf Resort, Carrabasset Valley ME
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Sunday River Extension

  Thursday February 9 to Sunday February 12, 2023

  
  

  To allow for the adequate number airfare for the larger Sunday River trip, we need to add an extension with different travel schedules.  Only Sunday River trip registrants can join this extension.

  
  

  We will depart Grand Rapids on Thursday and stay overnight in Farmington ME.  Friday and Saturday will be on the resort property at Sugarloaf resort ( Icon and Boyne Gold passes accepted)  Ski half day Sunday before departing to Sunday River. 

  
  

  Cost includes ground transportation and 3 nights lodging. 

  
  

  ★ Trip Leaders -Greg Bremer and Mary LaBarge

  
  

  ★ Questions? Contact Greg Bremer: bremergr2112@gmail.com or text 616-450-4359

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• Park and Ride - The Highlands

  • When
    02/09/2023
  •  
    6:30 AM
  • Location
    The Highlands

  Register

  Park and Ride

  Carpool Day Trips

  
  

  All members and guests are invited on Park and Ride Day Trip adventures!

  If interested in going, call Park & Ride director Shirley Nevins H 616-361-8390 C 616-340-8586 or email her: shirleyjnevins@gmail.com

  Please register on the GGRSC website for each event.  This allows Shirley to contact everyone if any changes happen.  Please include email and phone number on your registration.

  Trip Itinerary:

  1. Meet at the designated carpool lot and arrange rides. Check flyer for location and time!
  2. Ski with friends (ticket on your own). We will try to offer discounts if possible.
  3. Meet for lunch at 12:30 in the lodge cafeteria or a designated area.
  4. More skiing fun in the afternoon. Ski with old and new friends.
  5. Après’ skiing at 4:30 in the Ski Area Lounge or Bar.
  6. Possible stop for dinner on the way home for those who don’t have to get right home.
  7. Drive home and share gas prices with your carpool friends.

  ALL COSTS FOR THE DAY ARE ON YOUR OWN
  Sign up for the email list for quick park and ride trip reminders!

  Let us know that you are planning on going by the day before the trip!

  Meet at 131 Expressway and Post Road Carpool Lot unless specified in the flyer.

  Downhill and x country skiing is available.

  Trip Flyer: 2022-2023_Park_and_Ride_Schedule.pdf

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• Sunday River Maine February 12th to February 17th, 2023

  • Start
    02/12/2023
  • End
    02/17/2023
  • Location
    Sunday River, Newry, Maine
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  Sunday River, Newry Maine

  Sunday, February 12 to Friday February 17th, 2023

  A new and fun destination for GGRSC in 2023! This 5 night/ski day trip will bring us to 2 of the best ski resorts in the Eastern U.S.- Sunday River, Maine and Loon Mountain, New Hampshire. Both resort area boast ski runs for all abilities and provide spectacular scenery and plenty of tree skiing action. 

  Sunday River snow is legendary and has some of the most reliable skiing and snow conditions in the East. Loon Mt. has a 2,100ft vertical drop and 61 trails.

  We plan 3 days ski days at Sunday River and 1 day at Loon Mt (day trip via bus). Both resorts are IKON & Boyne Gold 2022/2023 ski season passes.

  Base Price: $1230 Includes…

  • 5 nights at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel, ski in/ski out.  Choice of 2 bed hotel room or studio deluxe room w/Murphy bed, pull-out couch & kitchenette.
  • Round trip air GRR/PWM and ground transportation
  • Bus to/from PWM Portland, ME airport (90 min) & Loon MT, NH

  Add to Base Price - 5 Day Lift Ticket

  • $182 3 Day at Sunday River, $52 1 Day at Loon Mountain
  • IKON Pass and Boyne Gold Card resorts.

  $600 Deposit With Sign-up
  

  ★ Trip Leaders -Greg Bremer and Mary LaBarge

  
  

  ★ Questions? Contact Greg Bremer: bremergr2112@gmail.com or text 616-450-4359

  GGRSC 2023 Sunday River Flyer 6-4-22.pdf
  

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• Crystal Mountain "Never Too Late" Ski Day

  • When
    02/12/2023
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • Location
    Crystal Mountain
  • Spaces left
    48

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  GGRSC “Never Too Late” SKI DAY

  Crystal Mountain – Thompsonville, MI

  Sunday, February 12, 2023

  Members and non-members - Join us for a unique opportunity for new skiers and "used to be" skiers to enjoy the sport we love. 

  NEW / RETURNING SKIER PACKAGE:

  $130.00 adults / $120 juniors

  • Includes Lift ticket, equipment rental
  • GROUP LESSON AVAILABLE @ $55 / person

  CURRENT SKIER PRICE:

  Adult $65.00 lift ticket

  Junior $ 55.00 lift ticket, Senior $60 lift ticket.

  • Transportation and meals not included
  • Under 6 & 80+ Ski Free

  Ride Share available – Meet up and share ride to Crystal Carpool lot at Post Rd. & Rt. 131 7am Depart or Meet at Crystal

  New / Returning Skiers: Pick up rental equipment; Beginner group lesson: 1 hour in morning (if registered)

  ALL: Meet in lodge 12:30pm for lunch

  Afternoon: Pair up new / returning skiers with current skiers to ski together if desired

  Must fill out rental form prior to trip.  Your trip leader will contact you regarding this.

  See flyer for all details: 2023_Never_too_Late_Crystal_Flyer_v2.pdf

  
  

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• Blue Mountain Midweek Trip February 13 to 17 - CANCELLED

  • Start
    02/13/2023
  • End
    02/17/2023
  • Location
    Blue Mountain Ontario
  • Spaces left
    20

  Blue Mountain Ontario

  Midweek Trip February 13 -17, 2023 Monday - Friday

  
  

  What: Weekday Road Trip to Blue Mountain Ski Area in Canada

  Where: Collingwood, Ontario ( North of Toronto on the Georgian Bay)

  Ski Area: 36 + ski trails and 15 lifts - Highest vertical in Ontario 720 vertical feet

  -- Largest 4 season resort in Ontario - 251 acres of skiable terrain. There are lots

  of restaurants, activities, and night spots to explore too.

  Trip Plan: We have 4 slope side Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites reserved for our visit for 4 nights lodging centrally located in the Hub of Activity at Blue Mountain.

     Passport or Enhanced Drivers License Needed For Border Crossing
  

  TRIP PRICING: $ 360.00 per person. INCLUDED in the lodging trip package

  price is : 4 nights ski in/out lodging in slope side suites , all taxes ( 13%), village amenity fees, credit card fees, and no foreign currency exchange fees.

  
  

    We have a short window to sign up for this trip !  Deadline is Wednesday January 11 !    We have to release condos with no cancellation fees  and have a rooming list for those going before 1/13/22.      ACT QUICK !
  

  
  

  See attached flyer for details: Blue Mountain Ontario 2023 Trip Flyer PDF.pdf

  
  

  Contact Trip Leaders if you are interested in this great trip !

  Shirley Nevins Cell Phone 616-340-8586 Email: shirleyjnevins@gmail.com

  Yvonne Bird Cell Phone 616-540-3830. Email: birdy@charter.net

  
  

   

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• Cross Country - Ludington State Park Weekender

  • Start
    02/17/2023
  • End
    02/19/2023
  • Location
    Ludington State Park

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  Cross Country Day trips

  
  

  February 17-19 Friday - Sunday Ludington State Park Weekender Details are attached below in the PDF flyer for Ludington State Park Trip . Annual Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking, Snowshoe, Weekend. Ski Ludington State Park, snowshoe, walk, swim, dine, dance, and shop. See Ludington Flyer below with more details and agenda for the weekend. . Trip is hosted by WMCS.

  Contact: Mel for more info.. MKOET37@gmail.com 616-532-1312/ (c) 616-204-5855 or JoAnn at 616-745-8542. This can be a one day adventure on Saturday for those who prefer that. Possible extra XC skiing on Friday at : The Dunes near by and on Sunday at Pentwater Pathways. These are places with groomed trails.

  Ludington State Park Flyer :   2023 Ludington State Park Weekend Flyer PDF.pdf
  

  
  

   

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• Special Cannonsburg/Moosejaw Extravaganza

  • When
    02/19/2023
  •  
    4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Cannonsburg Ski Area
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Come end your weekend in style with special discounts for GGRSC members. If you are not a member yet join soon to get all of the benefits. Members will get:

  1. Half off your 4-9 PM lift ticket (normally $45 now that the triple chair is open, this evening only $22.50 for members). Members 70 or older get a free season pass.

  2. Discounts at Moosejaw Ski Shop from 6 to 8 PM (special hours for our members) - 25% off Moosejaw gear, 15% off regular items, and 10% off clearance merchandise.

  3. Member discounts upstairs at the Cedar Lounge - $1.00 off any draft beer and 25% off appetizers.

  Contact John Carlson at cyberjohn007@gmail.com or Jan VanderKooy, Social Director, at 616-334-6545.

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• Park and Ride - Crystal Mountain

  • When
    02/21/2023
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Crystal Mountain

  Register

  Park and Ride

  Carpool Day Trips

  
  

  All members and guests are invited on Park and Ride Day Trip adventures!

  If interested in going, call Park & Ride director Shirley Nevins H 616-361-8390 C 616-340-8586 or email her: shirleyjnevins@gmail.com

  Please register on the GGRSC website for each event.  This allows Shirley to contact everyone if any changes happen.  Please include email and phone number on your registration.

  Trip Itinerary:

  1. Meet at the designated carpool lot and arrange rides. Check flyer for location and time!
  2. Ski with friends (ticket on your own). We will try to offer discounts if possible.
  3. Meet for lunch at 12:30 in the lodge cafeteria or a designated area.
  4. More skiing fun in the afternoon. Ski with old and new friends.
  5. Après’ skiing at 4:30 in the Ski Area Lounge or Bar.
  6. Possible stop for dinner on the way home for those who don’t have to get right home.
  7. Drive home and share gas prices with your carpool friends.

  ALL COSTS FOR THE DAY ARE ON YOUR OWN
  Sign up for the email list for quick park and ride trip reminders!

  Let us know that you are planning on going by the day before the trip!

  Meet at 131 Expressway and Post Road Carpool Lot unless specified in the flyer.

  Downhill and x country skiing is available.

  Trip Flyer: 2022-2023_Park_and_Ride_Schedule.pdf

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• Triple Mountain Weekend

  • Start
    02/24/2023
  • End
    02/26/2023
  • Location
    Otsego Ski Club
  • Spaces left
    23

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  Triple Mountain Weekend

  February 24 – 26, 2023

  Ski at three mountains in one weekend, Tree Tops, Otsego Club Resort, and Schuss Mountain!

  Option to cross country ski at Hartwick Pines State Park

  Options for Park n Ride for single days available – No lodging

  Stay at the Hampton Inn in Gaylord, MI.  Hampton Inn Features:

  15 Rooms reserved for GGRSC.  Twelve with two queen beds, and three with one king.

  	Two Queen Beds	One King Bed
  Single	$239 per person	$262per person
  Double	$126 per person	$137 per person
  Triple	$89 per person	$96 per person
  Quad	$70 per person	$76 per person

  Hampton Inn Features:

  •  Includes all taxes and fees
  • Two Nights Including Hot Breakfast
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Room for GGRSC social activities
  • Friday night Welcome social

  To sign up for the trip, please do these steps:

  1. Register on GGRSC website www.ggrsc.org
  2. Please Include: Downhill skier /boarder, XC Skier
  3. Room preference and roommate(s)

  NOT INCLUDED:

  Trail fees and lift tickets

  Transportation to the Ski Areas

  Dinners Friday and Saturday night

  Trip Registration Deadline-- Payments due by February 08, 2023

  Trip leaders: Shirley Nevins Phone: 616-361-8390 c. 616-340-8586 Email: shirleyjnevins@gmail.com

  Asst. Leader: TBD

  Flyer:  2023_Triple_mountain_Flyer_v2.pdf

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• Snowshoes and Brews

  • When
    02/27/2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Cannonsburg Ski Resort
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Snowshoes and Brews is back for another fantastic season! Take a few hours with your friends to experience Cannonsburg's beautiful, snow-covered trails and enjoy a drink or two in The Cedar Lounge! During this program, you will follow an experienced guide on a 2.5-3 mile hike. Each Monday will feature a new route. Headlamps are required and if you do not have snowshoes, they will rent some for the evening for $15.
  

  Contact is John Carlson at 616-550-7217. Leave a message and I'll call you back.

  
  

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• Searchmont Weekend Trip

  • Start
    03/02/2023
  • End
    03/05/2023
  • Location
    Searchmont, Ontario
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Searchmont Weekend Trip

  March 03 - 05, 2023

  GGRSC will be returning to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario for a 3-night stay.  We will be staying at the Fairfield Inn and Suites.  This Marriott Inn offers two queen beds or one king bed in each room.  Choose the package that suits you.  Let’s do something international!

  Lodging at the Marriott Fairfield inn.  3 nights with continental breakfast.
  

  Single $395

  Double $203

  Triple $140

  Quad $108

  Don't forget you need a passport for this trip (provided the border opens).

  Downhill skiing at Searchmont and excellent x-c skiing and snowshoeing at Hiawatha Park.

  Trip Flyer: 2023_Searchmont_Trip_Flyer_final.pdf

  
  

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• Serre Chevalier with Extension to Italy’s Amalfi Coast

  • Start
    03/03/2023
  • End
    03/15/2023
  • Location
    Serre Chevalier
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Europe 2023

  The Europe trip for 2023 brings us to Serre Chevalier France.  The area boasts 300 days of sunshine and plenty of snow.  The ski area has 59 lifts and services runs that are 80% beginner to intermediate, and lots of accessible open bowls for free riding.

  The Amalfi coast of Italy is located an hour south of Naples.  We will fly from Milan to Naples, then bus over the mountain to quaint town of Minori.  We will be staying in the 4 star hotel Villa Romana.

  Key Details:

  • GRR to Milan
  • 4 Star Accommodations
  • Ski Rentals available at hotel
  • Area boasts 300 days of sunshine a year
  • Historical walled city in Briancon
  • Thermal baths
  • Zip lines and other on slope activity
  • Grilling decks for on mountain lunch
  • Many great options for lunch on the slopes

  Co-Leaders:  Greg Bremer and Christina Morales

  
  

  Ski Only Cost: $3100 Single Room add $1100 (2 available)

  Amalfi Coast add on $650, single room add $450 (2 available)

  2023Europe.pdf
  

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• TGIF - Casino Club / bowling

  • When
    03/03/2023
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Casino Club - 3260 Salerno NE, GR 49525

  March TGIF will be at the Casino Club in NE Grand Rapids at 5:30.   Bowling lanes are available for $2.50 per game.  If you want to bowl, please bring tennis shoes or slippers as street shoes are not allowed.

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• Cross Country - Aman Park

  • When
    03/05/2023
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Aman Park

  Register

  Cross Country Day trips

  
  

  March 5 Sunday Aman Park.1859 Lk Mich Dr. 1:00 pm. 2 miles west of Standale on Lake Michigan Drive. Hosted by WMCS. Contact is Mel Koetsier 616-532-1312 Hiking and snowshoeing. 3:00 Head to Uchellos for refreshments.

  Trip Flyer: 2022-2023_XC_Schedule.pdf

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• IKON /Boyne Mountain Midweek Ski Trip (New event this year!)

  • Start
    03/08/2023
  • End
    03/10/2023
  • Location
    Boyne Mountain
  • Spaces left
    7

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  IKON/Boyne Mountain Midweek Ski Trip

  March 08 – 10 2023

  
  

  Don’t miss this chance to join in a NEW Michigan trip for 2023. Share a condo on Boyne Mountain for ski in – ski out convenience.

  Lodging Information:

  Slope side Condo at Boyne Mountain - Ski In-Ski Out

  $266 per person (*6 per Condo max) (Edited to reflect correct price of trip)

  * Lodging cost may vary depending on number of registrations

  2 nights including taxes and fees

   (1 King & 4 Queen beds)

  Lift Ticket discount 10% available

  Meals and lift tickets NOT included

  
  

  DEADLINE FEBRUARY 17th or until full

  MEMBERS ONLY – Max 12

  Trip Leader: Yvonne Bird birdy@charter.net  616-540-3830

  Trip flyer: IKON Boyne mtn midweek flyer final.pdf
  

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• Park and Ride - Caberfae Peaks

  • When
    03/08/2023
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Caberfae Peaks

  Register

  Park and Ride

  Carpool Day Trips

  
  

  All members and guests are invited on Park and Ride Day Trip adventures!

  If interested in going, call Park & Ride director Shirley Nevins H 616-361-8390 C 616-340-8586 or email her: shirleyjnevins@gmail.com

  Please register on the GGRSC website for each event.  This allows Shirley to contact everyone if any changes happen.  Please include email and phone number on your registration.

  Trip Itinerary:

  1. Meet at the designated carpool lot and arrange rides. Check flyer for location and time!
  2. Ski with friends (ticket on your own). We will try to offer discounts if possible.
  3. Meet for lunch at 12:30 in the lodge cafeteria or a designated area.
  4. More skiing fun in the afternoon. Ski with old and new friends.
  5. Après’ skiing at 4:30 in the Ski Area Lounge or Bar.
  6. Possible stop for dinner on the way home for those who don’t have to get right home.
  7. Drive home and share gas prices with your carpool friends.

  ALL COSTS FOR THE DAY ARE ON YOUR OWN
  Sign up for the email list for quick park and ride trip reminders!

  Let us know that you are planning on going by the day before the trip!

  Meet at 131 Expressway and Post Road Carpool Lot unless specified in the flyer.

  Downhill and x country skiing is available.

  Trip Flyer: 2022-2023_Park_and_Ride_Schedule.pdf

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• Park and Ride - Boyne Mountain

  • When
    03/10/2023
  •  
    6:30 AM
  • Location
    Boyne Mountain

  Register

  Park and Ride

  Carpool Day Trips

  
  

  All members and guests are invited on Park and Ride Day Trip adventures!

  If interested in going, call Park & Ride director Shirley Nevins H 616-361-8390 C 616-340-8586 or email her: shirleyjnevins@gmail.com

  Please register on the GGRSC website for each event.  This allows Shirley to contact everyone if any changes happen.  Please include email and phone number on your registration.

  Trip Itinerary:

  1. Meet at the designated carpool lot and arrange rides. Check flyer for location and time!
  2. Ski with friends (ticket on your own). We will try to offer discounts if possible.
  3. Meet for lunch at 12:30 in the lodge cafeteria or a designated area.
  4. More skiing fun in the afternoon. Ski with old and new friends.
  5. Après’ skiing at 4:30 in the Ski Area Lounge or Bar.
  6. Possible stop for dinner on the way home for those who don’t have to get right home.
  7. Drive home and share gas prices with your carpool friends.

  ALL COSTS FOR THE DAY ARE ON YOUR OWN
  Sign up for the email list for quick park and ride trip reminders!

  Let us know that you are planning on going by the day before the trip!

  Meet at 131 Expressway and Post Road Carpool Lot unless specified in the flyer.

  Downhill and x country skiing is available.

  Trip Flyer: 2022-2023_Park_and_Ride_Schedule.pdf

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• Upper Peninsula Road Trip 2023

  • Start
    03/13/2023
  • End
    03/18/2023
  • Location
    Marquette, MI
  • Spaces left
    8

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  UPPER PENINSULA ROAD TRIP

  March 13 - 18, 2023

  
  

  MARCH IS AN AWESOME TIME TO SKI IN THE UPPER PENINSULA.

  GGRSC will be traveling to the Upper peninsula for a 5 night/ 6 day trip. We will be staying 2 nights at the Comfort Suites hotel in Marquette and 3 nights at the AmericInn in Ironwood. Travel will be shared by up to 10 skiers in personal vehicles used for carpools.  Join us for some great skiing at up to 4 resorts:

  Marquette Mountain

  Porcupine Mountains

  Big Powderhorn

  Big Snow Resort

  
  

  All details in the flyer: 2023_UP Trip Flyer Word 12-17.pdf

  
  

  REGISTRATION DEADLINE MARCH 01, 2023

  MEMBERS ONLY MAX 10

  Trip Leaders: Shirley Nevins (616-340-8586) & Steve Grody (616-502-2454)

  
  

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• Amalfi Coast Extension Day Trip - Pompeii

  • When
    03/13/2023
  • Spaces left
    18

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  Registration is open to Amalfi Coast trip participants

  
  

  This is a 6-hour day trip with an English-speaking guide to the historic site of Pompeii.  Headsets for listening to the guide will be provided. We have round trip ground transportation from the hotel. Lunch is not provided. 

  Trip Flyer: 2023_POMPEII.pdf

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Park and Ride - Crystal Mountain

  • When
    03/21/2023
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Crystal Mountain

  Register

  Park and Ride

  Carpool Day Trips

  
  

  All members and guests are invited on Park and Ride Day Trip adventures!

  If interested in going, call Park & Ride director Shirley Nevins H 616-361-8390 C 616-340-8586 or email her: shirleyjnevins@gmail.com

  Please register on the GGRSC website for each event.  This allows Shirley to contact everyone if any changes happen.  Please include email and phone number on your registration.

  Trip Itinerary:

  1. Meet at the designated carpool lot and arrange rides. Check flyer for location and time!
  2. Ski with friends (ticket on your own). We will try to offer discounts if possible.
  3. Meet for lunch at 12:30 in the lodge cafeteria or a designated area.
  4. More skiing fun in the afternoon. Ski with old and new friends.
  5. Après’ skiing at 4:30 in the Ski Area Lounge or Bar.
  6. Possible stop for dinner on the way home for those who don’t have to get right home.
  7. Drive home and share gas prices with your carpool friends.

  ALL COSTS FOR THE DAY ARE ON YOUR OWN
  Sign up for the email list for quick park and ride trip reminders!

  Let us know that you are planning on going by the day before the trip!

  Meet at 131 Expressway and Post Road Carpool Lot unless specified in the flyer.

  Downhill and x country skiing is available.

  Trip Flyer: 2022-2023_Park_and_Ride_Schedule.pdf

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• Petoskey Spring Trip/Nubs Park and Ride

  • Start
    03/24/2023
  • End
    03/26/2023
  • Location
    Petoskey, MI
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  Petoskey Spring Weekend Trip

  March 24 –26, 2023

  
  

  Choice of three ski areas:

  Nubs Nob

  The Highlands

  Boyne Mountain

  
  

  Park and Ride Tag a Long on Saturday to Nubs Nob

  New Lodging:

  Crooked Tree Cottages, 3600 Village Harbor Dr.  Bay View, MI 49770

  $212 per Person

  • Three Bedroom Crooked Tree Cottage
  • 2 night stay – 4-5 people per cottage
  • 1 Kin, 1 Queen, & 2 Twin Beds
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Fireplace, full kitchen

  
  

  DEADLINE MARCH 1sth or until full

  OPEN TO MEMBERS only –Max 20

  Any questions: Call or email trip leader: Shirley Nevins 616- 361-8390 Home 

  shirleyjnevins@gmail.com 

  Trip assistant: Andrea Gerstle 609-504-6379 andreapgerstle@gmail.com 

  See flyer for details: 2023_Petoskey Spring Weekend.pdf

   

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• Cross Country - Robinettes

  • When
    03/25/2023
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Robinettes

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  Cross Country Day trips

  
  

  March 25 Saturday Robinettes E Beltline @ 3142 4 mile Rd NE. Meet at 1pm. Hiking at Provin Trails if no snow. At 3:00 pm we'll head to Mission Barbeque on E. Beltline for socializing. Hosted by WMCS. Contact:

  Mel for more info.. MKOET37@gmail.com 616-532-1312 (c) 616-204-5855

  Trip Flyer: 2022-2023_XC_Schedule.pdf

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• Mammoth Mountain CA April 1st to April 8th, 2023

  • Start
    04/01/2023
  • End
    04/08/2023
  • Location
    Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Lakes, CA
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  Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Lakes, CA

  Saturday, April 1^st-Saturday, April 8th

  
  

  Base Price: $1870 Includes…

  • 7 nights at Juniper Springs Condominiums  (2 people per bedroom/ 4 people per condo).
  • Round trip air GRR/RNO and ground transportation*
  • Bus to/from RNO Reno, NV 

  Air Transportation Roundtrip GR to Reno

  Add to Base Price - 5 Day Lift Ticket

  • $338- Adult $272 Senior (65+)

  Do NOT Miss This Highly Requested Ski Area that Includes…

  • IKON pass resort
  • 3 separate ski areas with a free shuttle bus service.
  • Lively apres-ski on and off the mountain with live bands!

  $800 Deposit With Sign-up

  ★ Trip Leaders -TBD

  ★ Questions? Contact Dorothy: Dlworst@hotmail.com or 616-485-2898

  GGRSC 2023 Mammoth Flyer 6-4-22.pdf
  

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• Sandy Beach Camping and Canoe/Kayak Weekend

  • Start
    07/14/2023
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    07/16/2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Sandy Beach - 6926 E 30th Street
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  Join us for a weekend of fun camping and paddling July 14-16, 2023. Just 45 minutes north of Grand Rapids!

  Camp reservations opened 1/1/2023:  Reserve online through Sandy Beach newaygocountymi.gov (pick Sandy Beach option!) or call 231-689-7340 or 231-689-1229 starting May 1.  The Oakes Cabin is where coffee/bonfires and Saturday night potluck will be.

  Please register here for food and equipment rental (if needed).  Also gives me a head count. 

  If you prefer to just go canoeing/kayaking on Saturday, that is fine also. Optional dinner out Friday night 7:00 pm at Northern Trails Bar & Grill (yet to be confirmed).

  Registration $5/members or $7/non-members covers paper products, meat for Saturday night potluck, and morning coffee (breakfast food on your own).  Kayaks are $30 and canoes $40.  If canoeing with two people, one will register for food and canoe and the second person for food only.  

  Trip leader is Lynne Black lynneblack@tds.net  

  Event flyer with details: sandy beach flyer 2023.pdf

  Campground Map:  Sandy Beach Campground Map.pdf 

  
  

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• Hocking Hills - Hiking or Mountain Biking Sept 15 - 18, 2023

  • Start
    09/15/2023
  • End
    09/18/2023
  • Location
    Hocking Hills, Ohio
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  Hocking Hills, Ohio

  Hiking or Mountain Biking

  September 15 - 18, 2023

  • Four Days and Three Nights 
  • $340 per person includes accommodations, transportation, light breakfast in each cabin, trail snacks, & one dinner.
  • Six hours southeast of Grand Rapids https://thehockinghills.org/
  • Register by March 1, 2023
    

  Lodging will be in two-bedroom cabins with a queen in one bedroom and three single beds (a bunk bed and a twin) in the other.

  Food includes a light breakfast, trail food and one night grilling on site. Two dinners not included in the price. 

  Participants will carpool.  Drivers will be compensated for gas/wear & tear from registration funds, so no out of pocket at time of trip.

  Register by March 1, 2023.  If you are too late registering online to get the discount with the ski club you may contact Hocking Hills yourself to stay in a cabin, lodge room, or tent site with all expenses on your own. There is a brand new 80 room lodge on site that opened in October of 2022 with a restaurant that serves B-L-D.

  Trip Leaders: 

  Doug Domine, Trip Leader (616-633-4533) 

  John Carlson, Assistant Trip Leader (616-550-7217) 

  
  

  Trip Flyer: 2023 Hocking Hills Flyer.docx - Google Docs.pdf

  
  

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