What we’re about
Thank you for stopping by!
Pine Point Ski and Snowboard Club is an athletic, recreational and social winter sports club of about 200 members. We love to stay active all year round and have a lot of fun along the way!
We schedule several Western ski trips annually as well as a number of local Midwestern getaways. Although skiing and snowboarding (yes we do have snowboarders in the club) is our main mission, we offer a year-round schedule of activities. Annual favorites include a Kettle Moraine Camping & Biking trip, White Elephant Gift Exchange Party, Memorial Day Grill & Bike, picnics and impromptu festival outings.
What makes us special? To start off, the loyalty of our members allowed us to not only survive but thrive during rough pandemic times, with safety of our members being on the forefront of everything that we do. One of our strong suits is the international member base, including member representation from all 5 continents! Our skiers and snowboarders are at all levels: racers, mogul monsters, cruisers, terrain park masters, and raw beginners. If you have never been on the snow before - we are excited to guide you through this amazing experience.
We meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month @ Green Eye Lounge (Chicago) from October to May. Come check us out and learn about this season's trips! Visit our website for more information: https://www.pinepointskiclub.com/
Pine Point Ski Club Leadership Board
COPPER MOUNTAIN SKI AREA! January 30 to February 04, 2025
Copper Ski Resort is a tale of four distinct personalities: a green-friendly west side; a fun blue center; a fast-exciting eastern side; and a backside that is challenging and breathtaking. Couple that with 140 named trails, 2,738 feet of vertical, 2538 acres of terrain, 24 lifts, and cold Colorado powder. Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado certainly has a lot on offer.
In Summit County near Frisco it is about 75 miles from Denver. Come along with Pine Point as we head there this winter.
MOUNTAIN STATS
Base elevation is 9712 feet with the summit at 12,441 feet. They list a longest run at 1.7 miles (Collage) and a longest path down at 2.8 miles (Soliloquy to Roundabout) and classify the terrain at 25% beginner, 24% intermediate, 34% advanced and 17% expert.
FLIGHT INFORMATION SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Depart MDW Thu 01-30-25 on flight WN1085 at 0805 arrive DEN 1000
Depart DEN Tue 02-04-25 on flight WN 419 at 1620 arrive MDW 1935
Our flights with Southwest are non-stop; 2 checked bags are free and skis/boots are considered 1 bag.
There will be a 30-minute grocery/beverage stop during our shuttle from the airport to our hotel.
LODGING
The Cambria Hotel is in the center village base area. We have 5 nights in our double occupancy hotel rooms. Cambria is SKI IN/SKI OUT with the American Eagle Hybrid chondola a short walk away. Bar and restaurant on site along with two outdoor hot tubs. Our rooms will have a mini-fridge and coffee makers.
LIFT TICKETS
TRIP PRICING IS EXCLUSIVE OF LIFT TICKETS
Copper Mountain is an IKON PASS resort, so if you already have an IKON pass you are all set. Multi-resort passes can save you money when you use it enough. For example, the Pine Point trip to Boyne MI in Feb and our March trip to Mammoth Mountain will allow you to use your IKON pass again, getting more skiing for the same price.
If you are considering an IKON Pass purchase, there is still time. Go to: ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes
If you don’t have IKON, you will need to order your lift tickets and add the following costs to the price of your trip. I encourage you to order online as soon as you sign up for the trip. You will still need to pick up your tickets at the window and sign a waiver once we get there. They offer pass protection in the purchase process. You can't get any refunds, transfers or credits without adding the additional $25 pass protection charge. Like most other resorts lift tickets/passes are now on an RFID card exclusive to that resort. They call theirs the Copper Card and you have to include one when you order.
4 Pack Copper Mtn $399
https://www.coppercolorado.com/plan-your-trip/season-passes/four-pack-2024-25
Single day $194
2 of 3 days $348
3 of 5 days get the 4 pack $399
4 of 6 days get the 4 pack $399
TRIP PRICING INFORMATION EXCLUSIVE OF LIFT TICKETS
EARLY BIRD PRICE: $1469 when deposit received before 10-25-2024
REGULAR SEASON PRICE: $1579
LATE SEASON PRICE: $1679 when deposit received after 12-02-2024
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$400 deposit due at sign up
11-01-2024 $500
12-02-2024 $500
12-30-2024 remaining trip balance due
Deduct $300 from trip price if providing your own airfare
How do you get on this awesome ski trip to Copper Mountain?
- Complete 2 online forms: 1, membership and 2, trip application and liability found here: https://www.pinepointskiclub.com/membership-forms
- Pay membership dues: $30 Individual; $50 Family
- Trip deposit of $400 saves your spot
Copper Mtn rental link for 30% discount when booked in advance online using the book now button on the page
Ski and Snowboard Rentals | Copper Mountain (coppercolorado.com)
Payments can be sent electronically via ZELLE to:
Pinepointskiclub@yahoo.com
MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION
With your Full Season paid membership you can choose one of two items as a free gift from Pine Point.
We have 25 remaining Club Logo BASEBALL CAPS in a burnt orange color. OR, we have brand new Club Logo SKI POLE FLAGS
PHOTO CONTEST
See separate event description for chance to win a trip discount
OPTIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE
You can see and compare insurance companies at www.Squaremouth.com
I encourage ALL travelers to get trip insurance. Even if they think they are healthy, one never knows and there have been too many instances of people losing money when airlines cancelled flights, someone got hurt on the slopes or there was an emergency at home. You just never know!
See you on the SNOW!
Your Trip Leader: Mark
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See all- Copper Mountain Ski AreaCopper Mountain Ski Resort, Frisco, CO
COPPER MOUNTAIN SKI AREA! January 30 to February 04, 2025
Copper Ski Resort is a tale of four distinct personalities: a green-friendly west side; a fun blue center; a fast-exciting eastern side; and a backside that is challenging and breathtaking. Couple that with 140 named trails, 2,738 feet of vertical, 2538 acres of terrain, 24 lifts, and cold Colorado powder. Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado certainly has a lot on offer.
In Summit County near Frisco it is about 75 miles from Denver. Come along with Pine Point as we head there this winter.
MOUNTAIN STATS
Base elevation is 9712 feet with the summit at 12,441 feet. They list a longest run at 1.7 miles (Collage) and a longest path down at 2.8 miles (Soliloquy to Roundabout) and classify the terrain at 25% beginner, 24% intermediate, 34% advanced and 17% expert.
FLIGHT INFORMATION SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Depart MDW Thu 01-30-25 on flight WN1085 at 0805 arrive DEN 1000
Depart DEN Tue 02-04-25 on flight WN 419 at 1620 arrive MDW 1935
Our flights with Southwest are non-stop; 2 checked bags are free and skis/boots are considered 1 bag.
There will be a 30-minute grocery/beverage stop during our shuttle from the airport to our hotel.
LODGING
The Cambria Hotel is in the center village base area. We have 5 nights in our double occupancy hotel rooms. Cambria is SKI IN/SKI OUT with the American Eagle Hybrid chondola a short walk away. Bar and restaurant on site along with two outdoor hot tubs. Our rooms will have a mini-fridge and coffee makers.
LIFT TICKETS
TRIP PRICING IS EXCLUSIVE OF LIFT TICKETS
Copper Mountain is an IKON PASS resort, so if you already have an IKON pass you are all set. Multi-resort passes can save you money when you use it enough. For example, the Pine Point trip to Boyne MI in Feb and our March trip to Mammoth Mountain will allow you to use your IKON pass again, getting more skiing for the same price.
If you are considering an IKON Pass purchase, there is still time. Go to: ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes
If you don’t have IKON, you will need to order your lift tickets and add the following costs to the price of your trip. I encourage you to order online as soon as you sign up for the trip. You will still need to pick up your tickets at the window and sign a waiver once we get there. They offer pass protection in the purchase process. You can't get any refunds, transfers or credits without adding the additional $25 pass protection charge. Like most other resorts lift tickets/passes are now on an RFID card exclusive to that resort. They call theirs the Copper Card and you have to include one when you order.
4 Pack Copper Mtn $399
https://www.coppercolorado.com/plan-your-trip/season-passes/four-pack-2024-25
Single day $194
2 of 3 days $348
3 of 5 days get the 4 pack $399
4 of 6 days get the 4 pack $399
TRIP PRICING INFORMATION EXCLUSIVE OF LIFT TICKETS
EARLY BIRD PRICE: $1469 when deposit received before 10-25-2024
REGULAR SEASON PRICE: $1579
LATE SEASON PRICE: $1679 when deposit received after 12-02-2024
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$400 deposit due at sign up
11-01-2024 $500
12-02-2024 $500
12-30-2024 remaining trip balance due
Deduct $300 from trip price if providing your own airfare
How do you get on this awesome ski trip to Copper Mountain?- Complete 2 online forms: 1, membership and 2, trip application and liability found here: https://www.pinepointskiclub.com/membership-forms
- Pay membership dues: $30 Individual; $50 Family
- Trip deposit of $400 saves your spot
Copper Mtn rental link for 30% discount when booked in advance online using the book now button on the page
Ski and Snowboard Rentals | Copper Mountain (coppercolorado.com)Payments can be sent electronically via ZELLE to:
Pinepointskiclub@yahoo.com
MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION
With your Full Season paid membership you can choose one of two items as a free gift from Pine Point.
We have 25 remaining Club Logo BASEBALL CAPS in a burnt orange color. OR, we have brand new Club Logo SKI POLE FLAGS
PHOTO CONTEST
See separate event description for chance to win a trip discount
OPTIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE
You can see and compare insurance companies at www.Squaremouth.com
I encourage ALL travelers to get trip insurance. Even if they think they are healthy, one never knows and there have been too many instances of people losing money when airlines cancelled flights, someone got hurt on the slopes or there was an emergency at home. You just never know!
See you on the SNOW!
Your Trip Leader: Mark - PINE POINT PHOTO CONTEST FOR TRIP DISCOUNTPine Point Ski and Snowboard Club, Chicago, IL
ANNOUNCING PINE POINT'S PHOTO CONTEST!
PRIZE IS $50 DEDUCTION ON ANY PINE POINT 2024-2025 TRIP
DETAILS:
For each of the eight 2024-2025 Season monthly meetings the event description picture, (including this one) is of a ski resort in North America where Pine Point Ski and Snowboard Club has gone on a trip within the last 10 years.
TO WIN PRIZE:
Name at least two (2) of the resorts where a picture was taken to win the prize.
RULES
There can be more than one prize awarded.
Entry is based on one person's guess of the locations.
Only one winning entry per family.
Only one winning entry per person.
If you enter and do not win, you can enter again.
Clues are posted in each event description, so read them all.
PHOTOS FOR CLUB TRIPS ARE NOT INCLUDED AS PART OF THE CONTEST
Clue for picture of photo contest event description: The sign shows a run which coincidentally is the nickname of one of our Club Officers. They weren't there but what is the name of this ski resort?
A little bit of sleuthing would go a long way. Hint: if you go back and look at past events/old Pine Point trips, the same pictures may be used or ones like it. You may find the name of the resort that way. Also Googling the name of a ski run when named, may give you the name of a resort. Hint: the pictured resort of the photo contest is in CO and the name ends with the letters GE.
Pine Point Board members/Officers are excluded.
If you know the answers keep them to yourself. No helping/coaching anyone else.
I took all of these pictures and will judge the entries. A demonstrated knowledge of persons names in the picture or familiarity of location can be helpful.
There are 9 total photos, including the one for this event.
The others are on the 8 monthly club meetings and the Season Kick Off party is one of those 8.
Look at the pictures on each of the events and decide where you think they were taken. The name of the resort is the answer for submission.Send entries to Pine Point Ski and Snowboard Club email address:
pinepointskiclub@yahoo.com. Entries can be submitted until contest ends 04-01-25.If an entry is a winner, notification will immediately be given and then awarded when signed up for a Club trip if not already signed up.
Winners names will be posted on the Pine Point website: https://www.pinepointskiclub.com/
The decisions of the judge will be finalNOW LET'S GO SKIING!
Mark
- BOYNE: Celebrate Winter with Michigan PowderOak Park/Four Winds Ski Lodge, Boyne Falls, MI
2025-02-07/09 Celebrate winter with Michigan powder!
Boyne Highlands Sat 02-08-25 Boyne Mountain Sun 02-09-25
Northern lower Michigan is THE place in the Midwest to enjoy a variety of ski experiences. We will be hitting two of the best ski areas: Boyne Highlands, and Boyne Mountain. Both areas have something for everyone, beginners through advanced. XC SKI OPTIONS and services are also available at BOTH Boyne resorts.
Boyne Highlands (54 runs): http://www.boyne.com/boynehighlands
Boyne Mountain (60 runs): http://www.boyne.com/boynemountain
FYI: Boyne Mountain is a CASHLESS RESORT 855 688-7024
We will be staying in a private lodge (room for 40) less than 2 miles from Boyne Mountain. You can see skiers on the mountain from the kitchen of our Lodge.
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS TRIP:
FIRST you must be a Pine Point Ski Club member; dues are $30 individual and $50 family.
Also required completion of TWO (2) online forms.- Membership form
- Trips application and liability waiver form. Check the box for BOYNE, or any other Pine Point trips you plan to take with us this season. Fill out each form only ONCE for the whole season.
https://www.pinepointskiclub.com/membership-forms
OUR private lodge:
3 bunk bedrooms (one men, one women, one co-ed)
5 double bed bedrooms (for couples- 1 shared bed)
Shared bathrooms/showers: upstairs for the ladies and downstairs for gents
Full size kitchen with a large dining area – we will cook our own meals potluck style as well as group shared preparation and clean up responsibilities. A sign-up sheet for everyone to pitch in and help will be set up. Bring food you would like to share with others. Chili or something similar is always good.
Bed Linens are provided, HOWEVER, PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TOWELS AND SHOWER SUPPLIES.
There will be some housekeeping duties we will need to do while staying at this lodge and before we leave. Clean-up after meals and ongoing trash pick-up are among them.
What is included in the trip price?
Friday night food and drinks after arrival
2 nights lodging plus 2 days breakfast
Saturday night PIZZA DINNER at the Lodge with drinks & games
Guidance and advice from seasoned skiers Ski buddies & lots of fun in the northland
THIS IS A CARPOOL TRIP: 370 miles from O’Hare to our Lodge, about 5 hour and 33 minute drive. Oak Park Lodge 3050 State Street Boyne Falls, MI 49713 is the address. Carpools will be coordinated via the comments section of the MeetUP posting.
TRIP PACKAGE COST: $190
LIFT TICKETS NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP PRICE
IKON PASS HOLDERS You are covered, another chance to use your pass.
CONSIDERING BUYING AN IKON PASS? If you are also going on Pine Point’s Mammoth Mountain trip you will save money in the long run with an IKON pass.
A further trip rebate is available by purchasing through our Travel Agent. Buying earlier is better as there are regular price increases. You can use the following link: https://www.winterskiandsport.com/ikon-page
When you book Boyne and Mammoth Mtn trips with Pine Point and purchase air and lodging, the following rebates with an IKON pass purchase will be applied to the price of your Mammoth trip: IKON Full: $70 IKON Base Plus: $60 IKON Base: $50.
THOSE WITHOUT IKON will purchase your own lift tickets online directly from Boyne with a GROUP DISCOUNT CODE from Pine Point. I will give you this code after you’ve completed the Club paperwork and paid for your trip. PURCHASE SOONER RATHER THAN LATER FOR THE LOWEST PRICING.
OPTIONAL EXTRA NIGHTS: Thursday 02-06 and/or Sunday 02-09 add $45/night/person to the cost of your trip. Confirm with me no later than 40 days prior to trip.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
$190 gets you the weekend package. Adding dues to the total is ok for one payment.
Make your ZELLE payments to PINEPOINTSKICLUB@YAHOO.COM
PLEASE NOTE for BOYNE and dues as appropriate on your Zelle payment.
Happy Snow Riding!
Mark
