*Weather permitting - Please join us for a kayak/paddleboard on the Grand River! 

Please meet prior to 5:30PM at the northern Grand River boat launch of Riverside park on Monroe Avenue in Grand Rapids. The parking entrance is opposite the Veteran's home.

This trip is open to anyone, so bring your friends too!

Please contact trip leader Barbara Swartz for more information: text or call 949-500-1496.

WMSC 2nd Annual "Up North" Dance

Dance with your West Michigan Ski Club friends - Up North in Beulah! 

Saturday September 19th - Barn Dance at St. Ambrose Cellars, 841 S. Pioneer Rd., Beulah, MI 49617

2:00PM - 9:00PM (doors open at 2PM)

There is a $10 cover.

A great line-up of bands: The Mighty Tundra Tones, The Fabulous Horndogs, and The Go Rounds!

Just look for our table! Mead, beer, wine, and fresh-grilled eats will be available for purchase.

Register so that we know you are coming - we'll save you a spot at our table! This is a very full event, so bring lawn chairs!

If you need additional information, call or text:

Camille Weatherholt at 231.342.1991 or
Dale Stevens at 231.492.5010

For the October 2nd Happy Hour please join West Michigan Ski Club members for beverages, food, and socializing. 

Bring your friends that may like to join the ski club.  Here is a great opportunity to meet new friends and just plain enjoy the early evening to start the weekend.

We'll be meeting in the back room at Rio Grand Steakhouse, 5501 Northland Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525   

Please register so we may have an idea how many will be attending our Happy Hour.                                                                                             

Overseas Adventure Travel

Peru - Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley

Ecuador - Galapagos Island Cruise

Begin Registration on WM Ski Club site

Complete Registration on O.A.T Call Center

Call OAT Reservations: 1-800-955-1925.

Open Monday – Saturday 9am-7pm EST.

Reserve the 10/29/26 departure for Machu Picchu and Galapagos

Mention the group code: G6-30784 and promotional code DOBE 523

Mention Greg Bremer 3280791 for additional $100 off

Base Price: $8,385

Early Sign-up Discount available

Contact Greg Bremer for more information

616-450-4359

Machu Picchu and Galapagos.pdf

2026 - OAT-Peru.pdf

Lodging at Caberfae Peaks - 2 nights 

Lodging available: 

$306 per person/ 2 nights including tax & fees (Single room - 2 queen beds) 2nd flr

$168 per person/2 nights including taxes and fees (Double room - 2 queen beds) 2nd flr

$278 per person/ 2 nights including tax & fees (Double room - King bed) 1st flr

• 2 night stay at Caberfae peaks - walk to lifts
• Rooms (2 Queen beds) 2nd floor (no elevator) or (King bed)1st floor
• Discount Lift Tickets available 
• Breakfast not included
• Daily hot lunches at each ski resort included.
• Cross country trails at all 3 mountains with 4km of lit trails at Crystal mountain and snow tubing at Schuss
• Tuesday January 6 group skiing and lunch provided at Schuss Mt
• Wednesday January 7 group skiing and lunch provided at Caberfae Peaks
• Thursday January 8 group skiing and lunch provided at Crystal Mountain
• Join us for skiing only at any of the three mountains - Register as "Ski Only - no lodging"  Enjoy hot lunch at resort - $5 /day (cash)

Registration Deadline: December 18 or until Full (12 rooms)

Trip leader: Lisa Bremer 616-916-6466 bremerfam@comcast.net

Asst. leader Nancy Poppe 616-490-9777 nancylpoppe@gmail.com

Trip flyer: caberfae combo flyer 2027.pdf

TAOS, NM- IKON Resort

January 9-16 2027

• 7 Night Lodging - Snakedance Lodge- condo units with kitchens

• 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bath (1 King bed & 2 Double bed rooms)

• Slopeside Location- at the base of Taos Ski Valley steps away from Lift 1

• On premise Market & Sandwich Bar
• Hondo Restauran & Bar (next door)

Air Transportation Roundtrip GRR to ABQ

• Ground tranfer via private charter to/from ABQ and Taos Ski Valley- includes snacks, beverages & driver gratuity

Social Activities & Amenities

• Welcome Reception hosted by property
• Mid-week group dinner
• Trip souvenier for each guest
• Condo Baggage Handling
• Ski Week Lesson program- pricing TBD

2027- Taos Trip Flyer.pdf

Trip Insurance Options - WMSC does not sell trip insurance or receive compensation for sales, however, here are a couple to consider:

VacationGuard (This is offered through our current travel agent SportsAmerica and they may receive sales compensation)
Allianz 

For questions about trip details: Call or email Christina Morales (616) 345-9003 christinapm@gmail.com

For technical issues related to your registration: email Camille Weatherholt at camille.weatherholt@gmail.com

                            Selva Val Di Gardena Ski Trip

January 29 – February 6, 2027

Extension February 6-10 to Croatia

               7 nights / 6 days Skiing/Riding Total -$4,900

Price does not include:

• Lunch
• Rental skis/boards (more details to follow)
• Baggage fees may apply (1 bag free)
• Lift Tickets

Ski only Includes:

• 7 nights lodging at Residence Hotel - Selva
• 2 meals per day (Breakfast and Dinner)
• 1 Social Event
• Complimentary use sauna and pool
• Round Trip Private Group Transfer Munich to Resort
• Air package from/to Grand Rapids to Munich-not included
• Single rooms available upon request

Extension Includes:

• One-way Selva > Rovinj > Ljubljana
• Air from Ljubljana to GRR
• 4 Star accommodations for 4 nights - Hotel Eden Rovinj
• Breakfast and dinner included with hotel package
• Single rooms available upon request
• Daily guided tour

Registration through West Michigan Ski club opens July 15 and will include options with airfare and extension.  Deadline for registration September 1.

Estimated Cost

Ski Only no air – $2,500

Full trip with air – $4,900

Cancellation Fee:  $300 plus any non-recoverable costs incurred

Trip Insurance Options - WMSC does not sell trip insurance or receive compensation for sales, however, here are a couple to consider:

VacationGuard (This is offered through our current travel agent SportsAmerica and they may receive sales compensation)
Allianz 

For questions about trip details: Call or email Greg Bremer:
(616) 450- 4359  bremergr2112@gmail.com

For technical issues related to your registration: email Camille Weatherholt at camille.weatherholt@gmail.com

Blue Mountain Ontario

Midweek Trip February 16-21, 2027 Monday - Friday

Opening Day at Blue Mountain Dec. 11th

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

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

Ski Area: 42+ ski trails and 16 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.

• 4 nights in 2BR slope side suites with full kitchen and outdoor hot tub
• 1 Group Evening social event
• Includes all taxes & fees
• Ski Plan: 3 days (Tues to Thurs) group discount lift tix available
• IKON resort
• Notes: meals not included
• Travel cost to be split for each car

 Passport or Enhanced Drivers License Needed For Border Crossing

TRIP PRICING:

$370.00 per person lodging only. 

Lift tickets for 3 days All ages: $160

Blue Mountain is an IKON resort

See attached flyer for details: blue mountain flyer 2027v2.pdf

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

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

Searchmont 4 Day  Weekend

March 10 - 13, 2027

Registration Deadline - February 28, 2027

Join us for a long weekend at this club favorite resort!  3 nights lodging at the Quattro hotel & Conference center including free breakfast buffet each morning and a "Welcome" pizza party on March 10th.

Downhill skiing at Searchmont resort for skiers of all abilities. Plus premium cross country and Snowshoe trails at Stokely Creek & Hiawatha Highlands. Drivers will be needed so be sure to indicate whether you are willing to drive on your registration.

Lodging Package Prices: 3 nights: 

Two Queen Beds plus pullout:      Double: $ 312 per person

                                                                 Triple: $263 per person

King bed plus pullout:   Double: $281 per person

Trip Leader:

TBD

Trip flyer: Searchmont flyer 2027 v2.pdf

Whitefish, Montana

March 20-27, 2027

• 7 Night Lodging - The Lodge at Whitefish

• Viking Lodge Hotel Room/400 sq ft (King bed or 2 Queen beds)- traditional hotel-style room connected to the main lodge via skybridge; includes gas fireplace, microwave, mini-fridge, soaking tub + walk-in shower.

• Main Lodge Studio/600 sq ft (King bed or 2 Queen beds)- larger open-layout units with sitting area, balcony/patio, wet bar, 4pc bath; dbl vanity, soaking tub, walk-in slate shower

• Lakeside location with private shuttle and ski-bus service to Whitefish Ski Resort & downtown Whitefish

• Ground transfer via private charter to/from FCA; approx 30 minutes) 

Social Activities & Amenities

• Welcome Reception hosted by property & guest souvenier
• Hotel Portage
• Indoor Pool & Hot Tub, Out Door Hot Tub & Sauna, Patio & Firepits
• On-site Restaurant & Bar- discount for group breakfast service
• Access to Club room with wet bar for scheduled group activities

Group Lift Tickets available (*not included in ground package)

• 5 day Adult $500
• 5 day Senior (65-69) $430
• 5 day Super Senior (70+): $195
• additional lift ticket options available through travel agent upon request (e.g. 2-3 day)

2027- Whitefish Trip Flyer.pdf

Trip Insurance Options - WMSC does not sell trip insurance or receive compensation for sales, however, here are a couple to consider:

VacationGuard (This is offered through our current travel agent SportsAmerica and they may receive sales compensation)
Allianz 

For questions about trip details: Call or email Christina Morales (616) 345-9003 christinapm@gmail.com

For technical issues related to your registration: email Camille Weatherholt at camille.weatherholt@gmail.com

Group Lift Tickets available (*not included in ground package)

• 5 day Adult $500
• 5 day Senior (65-69) $430
• 5 day Super Senior (70+): $195
• additional lift ticket options available through travel agent upon request (e.g. 2-3 day)