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 trips
Our first Vagabond ski trip of the season is in January at Big Sky, Montana. In February, we head out to another club favorite, Aspen/Snowmass.
Of course, our local ski areas are close at hand for a special day on the slopes, and also for watching our ski racers. We are already looking into 2027 with some different areas that we have not been to in many years. We will send out questionnaires to club members soon. Some destinations to be considered could include upper Michigan. Suggestions are always welcomed! Stay tuned!
Attention: Aspen/Snowmass trip participants
• The deadline to buy group lift tickets through the club (not the Ikon Pass) is Dec. 15. Go to VagabondSkiClub.com, click on Upcoming Events and find 2026 Aspen/Snowmass Group Lift Tickets. Pick the number of days and the type of ticket you wish to purchase and pay by credit card.
• If you are traveling with the group and have a United Airlines Mileage Plus number and/or a Known Traveler Number and haven’t done so already, please send that information to jszulc@wi.rr.com.
• If you paid a deposit for the trip, final payment is due Dec. 15. Invoices will be emailed to those with a balance. Please pay with your credit card.
• Questions? Contact Joyce Szulc at (262) 902-3248 or jszulc@wi.rr.com.
Join the wait list...
The club is still accepting waitlist registrations for the Feb. 7-14 ski trip to Aspen/Snowmass. No payment is required to sign up for the waitlist. All trip details are on the club website. Questions? Contact Joyce at jszulc@wi.rr.com or (262) 902-3248.
Oregon... April 8 – 13
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.
Ski racing
The Vagabond Ski Team begins the race season Sunday, Jan. 4, at Sunburst. Spectators are encouraged to come out and watch the team in action, along with a trophy presentation after the race. Several people have joined our club after experiencing a race day.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Ski Council Senior Racing has 14 races scheduled over seven dates this winter. About 40 skiers compete in one of four non-gender classes based on skill level. The Vagabonds will again compete against three other teams. We always have room on the team for new racers of any age or ability.
Every year, skiers as young as 21 join the club to compete on the race team. Contact Al Lemke at aklemke2993@gmail.com or call (414) 688-2938 or visit MMSCSR.com
MMSC Senior Race Schedule
Jan. 4 – Sunburst
Jan. 10 – Sunburst
Jan. 17 – Sunburst
Jan. 24 – Holy Hill
Jan. 31 – Holy Hill
Feb. 7 – Sunburst
Feb. 15 – Sunburst Practices: 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Sunburst
Practices: 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Sunburst
Fee for no proper ID Starting Feb. 1
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.
Travel show
Our regional ski club, the Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council, will be at the Travel & Adventure Show on Feb. 21 and 22 at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. Travel experts and celebrities will be there to help you find, personalize and book your next vacation.
For admission discounts, go to eventspass.com/event/2026chicagotas?pc=CMSCVIP or eventspass.com/ event/2026chicagotas?pc=CMSC26.
CMSC Ski Trip to Italy • Jan. 24 – Feb. 5
Join other CMSC club members Jan. 24 to Feb. 5 on a trip to Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, with an extension to Venice. Price is $3,397 double occupancy.
Act now if interested: Contact Randy Baustert at (847) 254-9396 or SkiWithRandy@aol.com. The CMSC website is SkiCMSC.com.
CMSC Spring Fling • Mt. BachelorApril 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.