Ski Activities
Sally Borchardt
Payment Options for all events (unless otherwise noted):
1. Online Registration with Credit Card payment
2. In person with completed Event Coupon and credit card or check
3. By mail, send completed Event Coupon with check to Event Leader
Questions? Contact Trip Leader Joyce Szulc, 262-902-3248 or jszulc@wi.rr.com
Ski racing
The Vagabond men’s team won all 14 of their Metro Milwaukee Ski Council Senior races this season. Their four fastest times were led at different races by Norman Schlimbach, Eric VanWormer, Eric Regal, Nick Leonard, Reiner Schlimbach, Mark Regal and Kurt Sandstrom.
The Vagabond women’s team won 8 of the 14 races, led by Erica Schlimbach and Stephanie Wampole. The combined team of four men and two women also won 8 of the 14 races thanks to the women’s victory in one race by 7/10 of a second and in another by only 2/10 of a second.
Vagabonds who were among the top three racers in each class were: Class 1 1. Norman Schlimbach; 2. Eric VanWormer; 3. Eric Regal Class 2 1. Mark Regal; 3. Kurt Sandstrom Class 3 1. Dennis Novak; 2. Mike Kidd Class 4 2. Jan Vojta; 3. Mark Mueller
These skiers and others will be recognized May 2 at the awards banquet at Holy Hill.
Plans for 2027
Welcome back, skiers! It’s already time to talk about our 2027 ski trips, but first, I would like to thank all those who went with me to Big Sky in January.
It was my first time back as director, and things had changed. The understanding people who were unable to use their frequent flyer miles will be happy to hear that they should be able to do so next season. Sorry about that, but I’m learning the new ways. …
The Vagabonds' top choices for Epic Pass destinations in 2027 are longtime favorites Vail and Park City, so those are the trips we are tentatively planning for next season. Dates and other details will be announced shortly.
The CMSC’s annual Spring Fling will be April 8-13 at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon. Price: $1,508. Contact Kevin Conlon at (708) 906-9517 or kconz1@aol.com.
Fee for no proper ID
Travelers who arrive at the airport without a Real ID or passport will have to pay $45 to clear security. The fee is tied to a "modernized alternative identity verification system" called TSA Confirm.ID, for travelers who don't have valid identification. If your ID has a star in the upper right corner, it qualifies as a Real ID.
If you aren't sure if you have a Real ID, check trust.dot.state.wi.us/ecdl/home.do. Your license will still be valid without Real ID but you would need to use a passport at the airport.
CMSC Spring Fling • Mt. Bachelor
April 8–13
The CMSC’s annual Spring Fling will be April 8-13 at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon. The package includes five nights’ lodging at Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, with daily breakfast buffet and shuttles to the ski area.
Price: $1,508, double occupancy. Contact Kevin Conlon at (708) 906-9517 or kconz1@aol.com.
Donation to disabled skiers
The Vagabonds are donating $500 toward a new equipment trailer for the Southeastern Wisconsin Adaptive Ski Program. The organization provides ski lessons at Alpine Valley for people with disabilities.
The Vagabond Ski & Social Club is associated with the following organizations which promote skiing and snowboarding:
* Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council (CMSC), skicms.org
* National Ski Council Federation, skifederation.org
* Milwaukee Metropolitan Ski Council (MMSC), skimilwaukee.org
Visit their websites to learn more about these groups.
We are always looking for great photos of our members enjoying activities and you are our best source!
Send your photos to Joyce Szulc, jszulc@wi.rr.com, to post on the Vag Facebook page.