Ski Club of Sarasota
About the Ski Club of Sarasota
We offer several group ski trips per year from Sarasota or Tampa to the Rockies as well as international destinations in Europe, Canada, or Japan. Summer destinations are occasionally offered to resorts in New Zealand, Australia, and South America.
From time to time, we also offer non-ski trips such as bike and cruise in Europe as well as adventures and sight-seeing to Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.
Since the first trip in 1985, Ski Club of Sarasota has offered trips to fabulous resorts across the globe. Our members care about accommodations at upscale properties and enjoy the extensive planning that sets our trips apart from the typical.
Whether on the slopes or at apres ski or touring events, trips have activities appealing to skiers and non-skiers alike. In fact, the club has had several bike and barge trips touring European countries.
Check out all of our offerings, then send your deposit and paperwork for your favorite destination.
Your Ski Club of Sarasota trip leaders will take care of the rest, planning an awesome experience you'll never forget.
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CHECK OUT THE UPDATED 2025 TRIP SCHEDULE. THE FALL 2024 SIGHT SEEING TRIP TO ARGENTINA HAS HAPPILY RETURNED. SKI DESTINATIONS DURING THE 2025 SEASON INCLUDE SNOWMASS FROM JANUARY 11-18 (SARASOTA CLUB WEEK), THE FOLLOWING WEEK (JANUARY 18-25) IN SNOWMASS WITH THE FLORIDA SKI COUNCIL, AND DURING SARASOTA'S SPRING BREAK WEEK MARCH 15-22. DETAILS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ABOUT BANFF IN ALBERTA, CANADA WITH THE FSC IN FEBRUARY. JOIN US!
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Join our membership by completing a member application and submitting with a check for single or family dues.
Dues are $25 per year for singles and $40 per year for families.
Sarasota Ski Club Events
Monthly Get Togethers
Keep an eye on this website about monthly get togethers.
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Members and Guests are invited to attend monthly get togethers. They are usually held at Gecko’s Fruitville Grill & Pub (Located at 351 North Cattlemen Road near the Northeast corner at Cattlemen & Fruitville Roads) M & M Lounge (A private room reserved for club members & guests)
Coming dates: Tuesday, March 11th, 6:30-8:30 PM, M&M Lounge at Gecko's Fruitville Grill and Pub.
Tuesday, April 8th, 6:30-8:30 PM, M&M Lounge at Geckos Fruitville Grill and Puf.
Food & Beverages (Order from the menu with separate checks, gratuity added)
Renewed membership and trip reservations will be accepted. ​
​Remember to wear a trip name badge if you have one.
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Annual Picnic - To be announced
We had a great turn out for the annual picnic in 2024! Special thanks to Nancy & Larry Lippert with assistance from Chris & Lyn Wheeler for arranging a fun time!
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Plan to reconnect with fellow members for some quality time renewing friendships during the annual picnic. Thanks to Larry and Nancy Lippert for their continuing support in organizing this event. They will be joined this year by Lyn and Chris Wheeler. The club will provide brats, burgers, all the fixings, non-alcoholic beverages, and paper and plastic tableware. Members are asked to provide a dish to share -- appetizer, veggie, salad, or dessert. No glass containers are permitted, but members can provide their own adult beverages.
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An invitation will be sent to members in the beginning of September. In the meantime, be sure to save the date and reply when details are emailed.
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Join Us on These Upcoming Trips
Snowmass, Colorado
Florida Ski Council
January 18-25, 2025
Our small group of 8 members made a great impression during the Florida Ski Council trip to Snowmass. They represented us proudly during the Florida Cup NASTAR race ~ Harry Bakker and Lise Lepore won top male and female skiers in their age categories. Harry also won a gold medal, and Lise Lepore and Lori Hellstrom each won bronze medals during the NASTAR competition.
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Florida Ski Council
February 22 – March 1, 2025
Passport Required
Join fellow Sarasota members and other Florida Ski Council clubs in Banff, Alberta, Canada in February 2025. Direct flights, Round-trip ground transportation (Calgary – Banff) including driver gratuity for members using club air, 7 nights’ accommodations in a superior 2 queen room with private bath at Ptarmigan Inn. The inn is in the center of town with ski shuttle stops close by. Florida Ski Council Activities....
Canceled....
Val Gardena, Italy (FSC destination)
March 5 - 19, 2025
Tentative Plans Include
Pre-trip extension to Venice
Post-trip extension to Florence & Rome
It is with deep regret that Ski Club of Sarasota is cancelling the trip to Val Gardena, Italy. Because of the limited number of trip participants we were unable to make acceptable transportation and lodging reservations on the itinerary planned.
Other Florida Ski Council clubs are offering the trip with different pre- and post-trip extensions.
As a member of our local club, you have reciprocity to travel with another FSC club without paying their membership fees. If you are interested, we recommend you visit the council website (https://floridaskicouncil.com), click on “about FSC” and then on “FSC clubs” in the drop box. You can click on each individual club logo to check out the possibilities offered.
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Snowmass, Colorado
March 15-22, 2025
Spring Break 2025
Our Spring Break group is ready to go! Have fun!!
Back by popular demand, our Spring Break trippers are headed back to Snowmass in 2025. Staying at Top of the Village in 2 or 3 bedroom condos is perfect for families. Each unit has a full kitchen, large living & dining area with gas fireplace, BBQ grill on the private patio or porch, washer & dryer in every condo, complimentary WiFi, and TVs in bedrooms and family rooms. Conveniently located with easy access to the slopes or call the shuttle for complimentary rides throughout the resort. Club members are offered group rates on lift tickets and equipment rentals. Children age 5 and under ski free while seniors 65 and over or children and teens age 7-17 are offered special lift rates. Don't hesitate ~ space is limited to 30.
Argentina, South America
October 6 - 27, 2024
Already returned from a fantastic trip..........
Final plans are underway for a non-ski trip certain to expand your travel experiences! Argentina is only one time zone different from the Eastern U.S. making the time transition easy to adjust for your internal clock. Departure to Buenos Aires will start the adventure with continuation to Puerto Madryn, Trelew, Punta Tombo, and Valdes Peninsula. Then it is south to Ushuaia, known as "The End of the World," where we can visit the Maritime and Presidium Museums and tour the Beagle Channel. El Calafate/Patagonia will allow exploration of the Glacier Museum and Ice Bar. A tour is expected to Perito Moreno Glacier where we can walk to see the glacier up close. Estancia Ranch will offer another highlight before heading back to Buenos Aires for a city tour and Tango Dinner Show. Other options include a trip to magnificent Iguazu Falls and post trip extension to Mendoza, known for its fine wines. Little time remaining to participate on the trip of a lifetime.
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