Events

Join Ski Buddies at beautiful Manning Provincial Park in southern B.C. Manning is a stunning landscape of mountains, meadows, lakes and forests located at the very northern end of the Cascade Mountain range.

BIG WHITE “It’s the snow” is Big White’s tag line, located in the Okanagan Valley in Canada. This ski resort has a totally ski-in, ski-out arrangement and claims to be the largest in Canada. Big White is blessed with sunny weather, dry powder and a mild average temperature of 23 F.

There are 118 runs fanning from the summit, 2,565 acres of skiable terrain, and 16 lifts, offering a great selection of terrain to all skiing/ snowboarding levels. There are also many other great winter activities: including ice skating, snowmobiling, backcountry cross country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sled rides, sleigh rides, and tubing.

Map of Arlberg: Location of our Austria ski trip.Join Seattle Ski Buddies trip captain Gil Price as he takes you on a memorable week skiing a first class European ski resort - the Austrian Alps’ Arlberg region. Ski over 260 km of prepared runs on seven ski areas: Lech, Zuers, Oberlech, St. Christoph, St. Anton, Stuben and Kloesterle/Sonnenkopf. Gil knows the Arlberg region well as he has skied there over 20 years, including annually during the 17 years he lived in Germany, the Principality of Liechtenstein and Austria.

Aspen has something for everyone. There are four great mountains and you're sure to find skiing to suit your ability, whether it’s the gentle beginner slopes of Buttermilk, Ruthie's intermediate cruiser on Aspen Mountain, the seemingly endless groomed corduroy of Snowmass or the steep back bowls of Aspen Highlands. (aspensnowmass) The town of Aspen is a delight, with great restaurants, pubs, art galleries, shopping, health clubs and spas, all on quaint Victorian streets in a pristine Rocky Mountain setting. Events at Gay Ski Week include the downhill costume competition, comedy night, the Aspen GLBT Film Festival, a gallery walk, group dinners and parties galore.

Ski Buddies returns to Silver Star in the beautiful Okanagan Mountains near Vernon, British Columbia for the last weekend of January 2010. Silver Star is a major Canadian cross country ski resort. Together with the adjoining Sovereign Lake Nordic Center, it boasts more than 100km of groomed trails. Silver Star is also a favorite alpine destination with 115 marked runs spread over 3,065 skiable acres.

Ski Buddies would not be the club it is without the support of all its members – from leading trips to participating in them, a club is as only as good as it’s people – and we have a fantastic group of members.

As appreciation for all the effort and good times that have made Ski Buddies a great winter sports club, we are subsidizing a day of skiing/riding (and motor coach transportation with après ski) to Crystal Mountain for all interested members.

Methow TrailContinuing the annual tradition, the 2009 Methow Valley cross country trip over President’s Day weekend, February 13-16, celebrates our 21st year here.

The Methow Valley has held the title for several years now as the best of groomed cross country trails (130km), touring, freestyle and race-skiing in all of North America.

Come join Ski Buddies for a long weekend of downhill skiing/snowboarding over the President’s Day holiday in beautiful Eastern Washington. We will be staying in Newport, WA (about an hour north of Spokane, located on the serene Pend Oreille River and the Idaho border) with two days of skiing/riding at 49° North – one of Washington’s best undiscovered ski hills! If you like skiing and riding at uncrowded places like Mission Ridge and Bluewood, then this is the trip for you!

The Stevens Pass Weekend is the longest running Ski Buddies trip (27th consecutive year!) and one of the most popular. We again have exclusive reservations at our favorite Cabin which sits just off the Highway within two miles of Stevens Pass downhill area and only a few miles from the Nordic Center. Constructed of logs and granite, the Cabin offers a rustic feel yet features a full kitchen, three bathrooms, showers, sauna, outdoor hot tub, two fireplaces, and comfortable seating for conversation, dining and games. Most sleeping is in the third floor loft on foam mats.

POTLUCK location: All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway East, at Republican St. in Seattle, with free (validated) parking at the Broadway Market Garage. (Parking details below)

Ski Buddies hosts the final Potluck of the season on Sunday, February 21, from 6-9 PM. But this is no season finale! Trips are happening from now into April, some with spaces available. Sign-ups continue at the Potluck. Remember that alcohol is BYOB; soft drinks will be provided.

Free parking: Ski Buddies has arranged for validated parking at The Broadway Market Garage, just diagonally across Broadway from the Potluck. Enter the garage from Harrison St. just west of the intersection with Broadway, one block south of Republican St. Please park on the lower (P2) level then bring your gate ticket to the Potluck to receive your three-hour validation (see Stuart).

(End-of-season Banquet to occur on Easter Sunday, April 4th ... details soon)

Winter PRIDE (Whistler Gay and Lesbian Snow Sports Week) offers a wide range of events for men and women, including all your old favorites and a few new twists as well. Join THOUSANDS of men and women from around the world for a hot time on the slopes and fantastic fun in the valley at the parties and events (tickets available online through Gay Whistler).

Come enjoy the unparalleled big mountain skiing and snowboarding experience that only Jackson Hole can deliver. From the extreme steep of the Corbet's Couloir to the 4’100ft of vertical rise and 459” of endless powder it is sure to be an experience you will not want to miss.

You will enjoy 4 nights lodging at the Alpine House in the historic town of Jackson Hole, just a few steps from all the nightlife and nestled on the banks of Flat Creek. The Alpine House is a quaint boutique hotel rated as a top place to stay in Jackson by several magazines. Amenities include all natural Egyptian linens, European down comforters, fireplaces, soaking tubs, a warm and inviting hot tub, and fresh, warm cookies each night. Your stay will include breakfast each morning and an Après Ski party on Friday and Sunday night.

Please join us as Ski Buddies hosts the End-of-season Banquet at Café Revo, 2940 SW Avalon Way in West Seattle, featuring northern Italian cuisine. Bring pictures and stories to share from your trips this season! Please RSVP to Bud.

Are you ready for some Mt. Bachelor spring skiing? It may be sunny and it may be snowing. We don't know. If you never have been to Mt. Bachelor, make this your year. There are some things we can count on: the breathtaking views, the terrain, and the fabulous 7 bedroom Sunriver lodge home. This trip offers an option for every budget, from a King Suite to a shared bunk room. This home is located 15 minutes from the lifts! We will arrive Thursday evening and leave Monday morning. Included will be a pizza dinner, a BBQ dinner, appetizers, and a potluck dinner. Each skier will be responsible for their own breakfast. The home boasts 7.5 baths, WiFi, game room, and an over-sized hot tub. All the home details can be viewed at www.vrbo.com/76717