Special EventsAnnual Alumni Ski/Snowboard TripJanuary 3-6, 2002 Don’t pass up this opportunity to take advantage of some of the most affordable ski prices and fellowship with Greenville College alumni! If you’ve never skied, Monarch is a great place to learn. Three days at Monarch Ski Lodge in Colorado will become the highlight of your year.
The plan is to arrive at Monarch on Thursday morning on the 3rd and ski/snowboard/snowmobile all of Thursday, Friday and Saturday at your leisure. The van will leave Monarch at 6 AM on Sunday the 6th and return to Greenville at 10 PM. The past two years, some alumni enjoyed a snowmobile trip as an
alternative to skiing. You can go on a 2 hour trip, a day trip,
or even a moonlight trip up the old railroad grade through the national
forest. Rates start at about $33, and you’ll find that it doesn’t
cost much more than your lift ticket and ski rental for a day. To
complete your day, you could checkout the wonderful shopping opportunities
in Salida or relax in front of the fireplace at the lodge with hot
chocolate and a good book. A typical day starts with breakfast at the lodge around 7:45 AM and the van leaving for the 10-minute trip to the slopes at 8:00 AM. The lifts begin moving at 9 AM. We divide into groups of equal abilities and stay together on appropriate runs. Some may want to take a 2-hour group lesson given by the professionals at Monarch for less than $25, or some may wish to put their kids in the all day ski school for the same price (includes lunch). We gather for lunch and share stories from the morning at 11:45 AM and then, we ski until the lifts close at 4 PM. (Rides back to the lodge are available during the afternoon.) In the evening, we eat dinner at the lodge and spend time relaxing in the hot tub or pool, playing games, watching movies, or gathering for fellowship. One of the nights we head into the town of Salida and enjoy dinner at one of the quaint restaurants. The alumni office will provide a shuttle that will make two trips each day at designated times from the Colorado Springs airport. You may want to rent a car for greater flexibility. The alumni office will pay the full charges required in advance. A non-refundable $25 per person down payment is required to secure your place by the end of November 2001. Your remaining costs will be collected at Monarch. We accept major credit cards and checks can be made out to Greenville College. Please check back for more information on free shuttle service to and from the Colorado Springs airport. For questions, contact the Alumni Office at 618-664-6514 or Renae
Patton at alumni For more information on Monarch, go to their website at www.skimonarch.com. A breakdown of the costs:
PLAN AHEAD AND PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW
!! Even better, make the plans and surprise your family with
a wonderful Christmas present. Last updated: November
6 , 2001 |
The
alumni ski/snowboard trip is scheduled for January 3, 4, 5, and
6, 2002. One person (sharing a room with 3 friends can ski/snowboard
for 3 days for about $260 dollars including room, lift ticket, ski
rental and food. A family of four with kids under 18 can enjoy this
great time for less than $900. Bring your own ski equipment and
save $11 a day. Getting to Monarch and home again is additional,
but we've found great rates for flying in years past. Also, a van(s)
will leave from Greenville College to Monarch for those interested.
Monarch
Ski Lodge