New Jersey Ski & Snowboard Council

Welcome to The Winter
Season of 2010-2011
Welcome to the New Jersey Ski Council! Now that fall is upon us, an exciting new
season awaits winter sports enthusiasts. The anticipation of skiing or riding at our favorite
resort is already sensed as we await the first snowfall. This issue of the Council’s
Guidebook will provide you with many outstanding opportunities to get out and enjoy
a great sport, meet super people, and have a whole lot of fun doing it! As a member of
a ski club and a Council Officer for many years, I’m delighted to introduce you to our
member clubs and provide you with information about our great organization.
The New Jersey Ski Council has been serving clubs for over 70 years and is over
12,000 skiers and boarders strong. We kick off the season with our annual Jamboree,
and throughout the season we support our clubs by providing safety information, substantial
lift ticket discounts, an early season tune-up day, annual trips to major domestic
and overseas ski destinations, and an organized race program. As a member of the
National Ski Federation, we are also able to offer many additional benefits.
Council clubs are diverse and offer benefits for all. Whether a beginner or expert, single,
married, or with a family, you will find the right club to share your enthusiasm. If you
have been away from skiing for awhile, this is a great way to get back into the sport. In
addition to skiing and snowboarding, most of our clubs offer four-season activities and
many provide interesting travel opportunities. Many clubs own or rent lodges near the
major Eastern ski areas providing lodging at a fraction of the cost of staying at a commercial
property or owning your own vacation home. You are sure to find a club in your
area ready to welcome you to join in the camaraderie that ski club membership offers.
On behalf of the Council, I want to thank the mountain resorts, retailers, and tour
operators for the generous support that made this publication possible. The Council will
strive to maintain the strong partnerships and cooperation that we have developed over
the years. We will also remain committed to support organizations that provide opportunities
for disabled skiers and boarders, such as Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, the
Adaptive Sports Foundation, and the Wounded Warriors Project.
I personally want to recognize and thank the people who serve on the Council’s Executive
Board and Committees, along with the dedicated volunteers who preside over our
member clubs. They are the reason the New Jersey Ski Council clubs have thrived
for so many years. I also want to extend an invitation to any organized winter sports
club to contact me or a member of the Executive Board to learn more about joining the
Council.
Have a great season and stay safe on the snow!
Susan Donlan
President, New Jersey Ski Council
Be sure to visit our website at: www.NJSkiCouncil.org
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