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3M Ski, Snowboard and Social Club
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Members:170 members, open to all adults ages 21 and older.
Types of Skiers:downhill, snowboarders, and X-country
Trips:No trips are currently planned.
Meetings:Sgt. Pepper's in Oakdale; 3rd Thursdays, Nov - Mar, Social starts 7:00 PM, meeting 7:30 PM.
Social Events:Monthly "Discussion Hours", Membership Drive, Trip Sign-up night, monthly meetings with planned agenda. See www.3mskiclub.org for current activities.
Summer Activities:Biking, Canoeing, Golfing, Tennis, Volleyball, Saints games, In-line Skating & more. See website for weekly events.
Website:www.hootline.com
President:Gary Heaser
 
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Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School
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Members:Over 400 households, open to public
Types of Skiers:Ski & Snowboard School, extended trip options
Location:Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School
P.O. Box 1066
Minnetonka, MN  55345
Trips:No trips are currently planned.
Meetings:18 bus pick up locations throughout the Twin Cities. Check our website for full details.
Website:www.blizzard.tc
President:Jeff Lewin: 952-945-9192
 
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Elan Vital Ski/Social Club
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Members:45 members. Open to non-smokers.
Types of Skiers:Downhill, Snowboard & Cross country
Location:1177 Goose Lake Rd
St. Paul, MN  55110
Trips:Planning Meeting & Brunch  (Saturday, May 31)
Meetings:Varies
Summer Activities:Picnics,golf/hike/bike,Dinner Cruises,Concerts and Theatre
President:Alice Williamson: 651-429-6606
 
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Hiawatha Bike Club (HBC)
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Members:200 Members, open to public
Types of Skiers:Biking
Location:P.O. Box 24920
Edina, MN  55424
Trips:April Showers Spring Dance  (Saturday, Apr 28)
Tour D'Amico  (Wednesday, Jul 4)
Meetings:Smart Cycle Series, monthly birthday party for members at D'Amico & Sons, Edina
Social Events:Many bike rides
Summer Activities:Tour D'Amico, a 4th of July ride
Website:hiawathabike.org/
President:Wilbur Thomas: 952-935-1672
 
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Horizon Ski Club
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Members:40 members. Open to the public, over 21 years of age.
Types of Skiers:downhill & x-country
Trips:Lutsen, MN  (Wednesday, Dec 31 2008 - Sunday, Jan 4 2009)
Vail, CO  (Saturday, Jan 24 - Saturday, Jan 31 2009)
Latest News:
  • 2008-2009 Preview
    Lutsen - 12/31/2008 to 1/04/2009 Vail Colorado - 1/24/2009 to 1/31/2009 Contact Hal Pysick 952-955-1995 hpysick@citlink.net
  • C'mon in!
    Preview next season March 18! Lutsen, MN and Vail, CO. Great trips for 08/09 with great people! Club meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday each month at Kelley's, Boone & 63rd Ave. N. Brooklyn Park, 7:00 p.m. Visit us!
Meetings:Kelly's - Boone & 63rd Ave. N. Brooklyn Pk. 7:00 P.M. 3rd Tuesday every month Sept.-Mar
Website:www.horizonskiclub.org
President:Hal Pysick: 952-955-1995
 
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Midwest Law Enforcement Ski Club
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Members:Just formed - 45 members and growing, Open to all adults over 21 years of age.
Types of Skiers:Serious to casual skiers and snowboarders
Trips:No trips are currently planned.
Meetings:Major's in Roseville, dates to be determined.
Social Events:We always have fun on our trips, and with a wide age range, anyone will fit in. Open to all involved in Emergency/EMS/Fire/Law Enforcement.
President:Pete Stanton: 612-919-9300
 
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Minn Peace Officers Ski Club
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Members:30-50 MEMBERS OPEN TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SWORN AND NOT.
Types of Skiers:ALL ABILITIES/RECREATI0NAL AND RACING
Location:MPOSA C/O DON SCHWARTZ
2425 MINNEHAHA AVE SO.
MPLS, MN  55404
Trips:No trips are currently planned.
Meetings:Kick-off meeting was held Oct 16th....next meeting to be announced.
Social Events:Ski trip planned w/Chicago PD..dates and times to be announced North American Police Ski Race...February 24th-March 2nd, 2008...Keystone , Colorado. For more info contact Myself or Mike... Don Schwartz-SQD943@AOL.com
President:Mike Leverson
 
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North Star Ski Touring Club
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Members:Over 1000 members, open to the public
Types of Skiers:Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking & Paddling
Location:North Star Ski Touring Club
P.O. Box 4275
St. Paul, MN  55104
Trips:Summer Picnic  (Tuesday, Aug 12)
Hiking-Italy  (Wednesday, Sep 3 - Saturday, Sep 13 2008)
Sea Kayaking-Saint croix  (Saturday, Sep 13 - Sunday, Sep 14 2008)
X-country skiing-New England  (Friday, Jan 30 - Tuesday, Feb 10 2009)
X-country skiing-Switzerland  (Friday, Feb 13 - Monday, Feb 23 2009)
X-country skiing-Stokely Creek, Ontario  (Friday, Feb 27 - Saturday, Mar 7 2009)
X-country skiing-Norway  (Saturday, Mar 14 - Sunday, Mar 22 2009)
Meetings:Winter Meetings are at University Church of Hope, 601 13th Avenue S.E., Mpls.
Social Events:Summer Picnic at Minnehaha Park, Tuesday August 12th.
Summer Activities:Biking, Hiking, Canoeing
Website:www.north-stars.org
President:David Miller
 
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Red Eye Ski Club
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Members:90 members. Open to the public, over 18 years of age.
Types of Skiers:Downhill & Nordic Skiers & Boarders
Location:Eau Claire, WI
P.O.1855
Eau Claire, WI  54701-1855
Trips:SPIRIT MT.  (Saturday, Jan 5)
MT. LA CROSSE  (Saturday, Jan 12)
BIG SKY / MOONLIGHT BASIN  (Wednesday, Jan 23 - Monday, Jan 28 2008)
BLACKJACK & INDIANHEAD - UP  (Saturday, Feb 9 - Sunday, Feb 10 2008)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE  (Wednesday, Feb 20 - Tuesday, Feb 26 2008)
LUTSEN MOUNTAINS  (Friday, Mar 14 - Sunday, Mar 16 2008)
Latest News:
  • Trips for '07-'08 season to be announced.
    2008 Trips - ** Jan. 5 @ SPIRIT MT. $69 ** Jan. 12 @ MT. LA CROSSE ** Jan. 23 - 28 @ BIG SKY / MOONLIGHT BASIN $999 ** Feb. 9 & 10 @ INDIANHEAD / BLACKJACK (UP) $180 ** Feb. 20 - 26 @ LAKE TAHOE $1099 ** Mar. 14 - 16 @ LUTSEN MOUNTAINS $299
Meetings:2nd Thursday of month, Sept.-March, O'Leary's Pub - Wisconsin Room of Quality Inn, Eau Claire, WI
Social Events:wine tasting, snowshoe and nordic trips, Oct. Halloween party, Dec. Christmas party, spring awards party
Summer Activities:Biking, Hiking, Canoeing, Camping, Golf, roller blading, Baseball games
Website:www.redeyeskiclub.org
President:Karen Cauble: 715-830-0424
 
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Sitzmark Ski & Social Club
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Members:250+ members, open to the public, over 21 years of age
Types of Skiers:Downhill, Snowboard, Snowshoeing & X-Country
Location:11565 88th Ave N
Maple Grove, MN  55369
Trips:Bike n'que  (Sunday, May 25)
Sitzmark Golf Classic  (Saturday, Jun 21)
Lake Byllesby Fun in the Sun Weekend  (Friday, Jul 11 - Sunday, Jul 13 2008)
Meetings:Summer meetings are informal and start run May - Sept. We play tennis at Bloomington Jefferson High School Wednesday evenings
Social Events:Ski trips, parties, dances, international trips, monthly TGIF or TGIS's, wine tastings,weekend trips, rollerblading, ball games, theater outings & more.
Summer Activities:Wednesday night sports and social night, Golf, tennis, volleyball, biking, canoeing, sailing, ball games, camping, boat rides, tubing & more.
Website:www.sitzmarkmn.org
President:Richard Swearengin
 
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Sitzmarx Women's Ski Club
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Members:60 members. Open to women, over 21 years of age.
Types of Skiers:Downhill
Location:10214 Parkview Circle
Bloomington, MN  55431
Trips:Afton Alps  (Tuesday, Jan 15)
Beaver Creek, Co.  (Sunday, Jan 20 - Saturday, Jan 26 2008)
Ski Welch  (Tuesday, Feb 5)
Ski Wild Mountain  (Tuesday, Mar 4)
Latest News:
  • Join the Sitzmarx Women skiing at Afton
    We ski most Tuesdays during the ski season. Join us! See our schedule
Meetings:Call Linda Miller 651-493-3078 for information about joining our club and having a great winter!
Social Events:2008 Trip -Jan.20-26,Beaver Creek. Linne Forester,952-829-1922
Summer Activities:None planned
President:Grethe Petersen: 952-884-5144
 
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Ski Hawks Sports & Social Club
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Members:200+ members, open to the public, over 21 years of age.
Types of Skiers:Downhill, Snowboarding & Cross country
Trips:Breezy Point Weekend  (Friday, Aug 1 - Sunday, Aug 3 2008)
Train Bell Resort  (Friday, Aug 22 - Sunday, Aug 24 2008)
Latest News:
  • The Liffey, June 12th
    Happy hour at The Liffey, located at 175 West 7th Street in St. Paul. If the weather is nice we'll be on the rooftop patio. Call Victoria at 612-616-4125 for more info.
  • Brit's Pub, July 10th
    1110 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Specials from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Meet on the rooftop deck or the new Veranda Bar and Clubhouse. Call Victoria at 612-616-4125 for info.
  • Saint Paul Saints on July 25th
    We have Twigs Place reserved. $17.00 includes picnic dinner plus a general admission ticket. We have reserved Twigs Place along the first base line for our club. You must sign up in advance. Contact Holly at 952-250-4333 for details.
  • Happy Hour at the Happy Gnome, August 14th
    With 100 bottled beers and 40 on tap, the Happy Gnome has something for every beer lover. We'll gather on Thursday, Aug 14 at 6 p.m. The Happy Gnome is located at 498 Selby in St. Paul. Look for the yellow balloon!
  • Boat Cruise on the St. Croix, September 20th
    Cruise the St. Croix on the Taylors Falls Queen from 6:30 - 9:30 pm on Saturday, Sept. 20. 3 hour cruise, appetizer buffet and cash bar. Cost is $30 per person. See Ski Hawks website or contact Jeanne at 612-418-9448 for more info.
  • Oktoberfest at Mario's Keller, Sept. 26th
    Ziggy Zaggy, it's time for Oktoberfest! We'll be under the big tent at Mario Keller's on University Ave in Minneapolis. Bring your own mug or buy one there. German treats and drinks available in the tent.
Meetings:Member meetings will begin again in September, 2008.
Social Events:Ice skating, holiday parties, comedy clubs, sporting events, happy hours, meet and ski weekends.
Summer Activities:White water rafting, camping, St. Paul Saints outing, biking weekend and a boat cruise are some of the fun summer activities we offer our members. Check our website for regular updates.
Website:www.mnskihawks.org
President:Holly O'Leary: 952-250-4333
 
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Skilaufers Ski and Social Club
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Members:40 members. Open to the public, over 21 years of age. Year round ski and social activities.
Types of Skiers:Downhill , Cross Country & Snowboarders
Location:University of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Ave. #5269
St. Paul, MN  55105
Trips:ALASKA - MSC Endorsed  (Saturday, Mar 24 - Saturday, Mar 31 2007)
Latest News:
  • September Events
    Happy to Hayward - Non-MSC Endorsed
    Sept. 8-10 - Hayward, WI
    Mary Kay Libra: mary.kay.libra@co.hennepin.mn.us
    651-702-7606

  • October Events
    Annual Kick-Off
    Oct. 19th - O'Gara's Bar & GrillBR>
    MSC Lightrail Pub Crawl
    Oct. 21, 2006
    Club Captain - Flossy Edlund
    Theme: Goggle Night
    Flossy10@msn.com

  • November Events
    Happy Hour - Non-MSC Endorsed
    TBA

  • December Events
    See www.skilaufers.org for details
  • March Events
    ALASKA - MSC Endorsed
    March 24-31, 2007
    Contact: Sue Ellis-Miller
    651-690-3870
    king0288@metnet.edu

Social Events:
  • Monthly Happy Hours
  • Holiday Parties
  • Cosmic Bowling
  • Snow Tubing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Pub Crawls
  • Annual "Happy to Hayward" Wisconsin Trip.
  • Website:www.skilaufers.org
    President:Erik Edlund: 651-497-3768
     
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    Slope Slurpers Ski Club
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    Members:33 members. Open to the public, over 21 years of age.
    Types of Skiers:Downhill, Snowboard & Cross Country
    Location:3127 Phoenix Ave
    Eau Claire, WI  54703
    Trips:Halloween Party  (Saturday, Oct 27)
    Whitecap  (Friday, Jan 18 - Sunday, Jan 20 2008)
    Mt. LaCrosse  (Saturday, Feb 9)
    Latest News:
    • Halloween Party
      The Slope Slurpers Annual Halloween Pary will be October 27th at Todd & Nancy's see slopeslurpers.org for details.
    Meetings:APEX Engineering, STH53 Eau Claire 1st Tuesday of the month 7:30
    Social Events:Halloween Party, End of Season Pizza Party, Golf Outing, Boat Outing, Waterskiing
    Summer Activities:Golfing, Boating, Waterskiing
    Website:www.slopeslurpers.org
    President:Gerry Postl: 715-835-7705
     
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    Snofuls Ski Club
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    Members:30 members, open to the public, all ages welcome
    Types of Skiers:Downhill, Board, X - Country
    Location:12988 Oakwood Dr.
    Rogers, MN  55374
    Trips:Breckinridge, Summit County, CO  (Sunday, Jan 20 - Saturday, Jan 26 2008)
    Lutsen  (Friday, Mar 7 - Sunday, Mar 9 2008)
    Latest News:
    • Monthly meetings
      Join us at our new meeting location. Oct. thru Feb. Call Ruth Arves at 612-869-0393 for details.
    • End of the season party
      End of Season BBQ April 28th. Call Tom at 763-428-8149 or tomkolhoff@earthlink.net
    • TRIPS
      MSC WINTER CARNIVAL DEC. 7th - 9th Contact WinterCarnival2007@midwestfun.org Steamboat Springs. Feb. 28 - Mar 6$839.00. CallPeggy at 651-687-9115 LUTSEN Early March. Call Tom at 763-428-8149.
    • Got Kids?
      Snofuls welcomes children of all ages at nearly all of our events and trips.
    Meetings:Meeting locations is Divannis Pizza at 5124 Gus Young Lane, Edina, (Oct. thru Apr.) Contact Tom Kolhoff @763-428-8149 or Peggy Heaver @ 651-687-9115 for info.
    Social Events:Downhill/Snowboard day trips(day-local, weekend-regional,week-western) Our monthly meetings are social events. PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
    Summer Activities:Biking/Camping weekends, St. Paul Saints tailgating,TGIF's,Monday night golf,our annual Feast of Fools steak fry and lob- ster races on the St.Croix and more. PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
    President:Tom Kolhoff: 763-428-8149
     
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    Traverski Ski & Sport Club
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    Members:200 members in Rochester area, Open to the public, over 21 years of age.
    Types of Skiers:Downhill, Cross country, Snowboard
    Location:Traverski Ski & Sport Club
    P.O. Box 7094
    Rochester, MN  55903
    Trips:No trips are currently planned.
    Meetings:May through September - Meetings are every Thursday evening at Cooke Park in Rochester. October through April - Meetings are the first and third Thursday of each month. Gilligan's Cove Bar. 11 4th Street SE.
    Social Events:Happy hours, Movie Nights, Holiday Parties, Charity Auction, Weekend Trips, Ball Games
    Summer Activities:Camping, Canoeing, Biking, Picnics, Weekly Volleyball
    Website:groups.yahoo.com/group/traverski
    President:Carole Lentz: 507-281-9180
     
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    Tuesday Wipe-Outs Ski Club
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    Members:150 members of active women who love the outdoors
    Types of Skiers:Alpine, X-C, Canoe, Hike, Bike, Golf & Tennis
    Location:2205 South Hill Lane
    St Louis Pk, MN  55416
    Trips:Hike - Como Park  (Tuesday, May 6)
    Spring Luncheon  (Tuesday, May 20)
    Golf Scramble Tournament  (Monday, Jun 2)
    Tennis  (Tuesday, Jun 10)
    Arboretum Tree & Art Trail  (Tuesday, Jun 17)
    Mpls Lakes Bike & Yard Games  (Tuesday, Jun 24)
    Canoe the Namekogan  (Monday, Jul 21 - Wednesday, Jul 23 2008)
    Lanesboro Bike Trip  (Monday, Sep 8 - Wednesday, Sep 10 2008)
    Beaver Creek, CO Ski Trip  (Tuesday, Jan 20 - Monday, Jan 26 2009)
    Meetings:Plan now for summer activities! Golf, tennis, bike, hike, canoe, swim
    Social Events:Spring and Fall Luncheons, skiing!
    Summer Activities:Pool party,biking, Lanesboro overnight, Namekogan canoeing, St Croix canoeing, tennis & golf
    President:Gladys Hansen: 715-247-3826
     
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    Ullr Ski, Bike & Social Club
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    Members:350 members, open to the public, over 21 years of age
    Types of Skiers:Alpine/Downhill, Nordic/Cross Country, Snowshoe
    Trips:Theater: The Pajama Game  (Saturday, May 3)
    Train Bell Resort Bicycle Weekend  (Friday, May 30 - Sunday, Jun 1 2008)
    BWCA Camping Trip  (Monday, Aug 18 - Friday, Aug 22 2008)
    Historic Lanesboro Bicycle Weekend  (Friday, Aug 22 - Sunday, Aug 24 2008)
    Latest News:
    Meetings:Knights of Columbus Hall, 1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN -- General Meetings
    Social Events:Dining, Dancing, Cards, Musicals, Plays, Golf, Museums, Holiday Ball, Banquets, Book Sale, Bingo, Other Fun Stuff!
    Summer Activities:Bicycling, Hiking, What's Cookin' Picnics, Ullr Golf Classic, Ullr Foundation Banquet
    Website:www.ullr.org
    President:Barb Carpenter: 952-881-6838
     
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    Winter Ski Club
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    Members:100 members, open to the public.
    Types of Skiers:Downhill & Cross Country
    Trips:No trips are currently planned.
    Meetings:1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month at Applebee's Restaurant on University and Snelling,Midway area of St. Paul (1600 W. University Avenue)
    Social Events:Trips: Giant's Ridge January 6-8, 2006 Cable Wisc.X-C, February 10-12, 2006 Michigan, February 24-26, 2006
    Summer Activities:camping, canoeing, biking thru sister club - Neptune Aqua Club
    President:Ken Kaiser: 763-473-3663
     
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    Yodeler's Sea & Ski Club
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    Members:250 members. Open to families
    Types of Skiers:Downhill & Cross country
    Location:1508 Burns Avenue
    St. Paul, MN  55106
    Trips:No trips are currently planned.
    Meetings:Varies
    Social Events:Spring and Fall Membership Parties
    Summer Activities:Hay Rides
    President:Mike Holland: 651-738-7651
     
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