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2027 Ski Trips

Our 2027 ski trips are now available for signup.  The table below provides a brief look at what we're offering; scroll down to check the features of each trip, and to sign up.  Registration is limited to dues-paying PSC members until July 1st.  After that, members of other Blue Ridge Ski Council clubs will be able to sign up.

Blue Ridge Ski Council:  Registration for our 2027 ski trips will be opened beginning July 1, 2026 to members of other ski clubs that are members of the Blue Ridge Ski Council through the "sanctioning" process.

New Policy on Ground Packages:  The contracts with our tour operators typically require that the majority of a trip’s participants use the flights offered by the club in order to qualify for our group airfare rates.  Last winter, several trips failed to meet that requirement, partly due to the number of participants booking their own air – perhaps to use frequent flier miles or to save on luggage fees.  The club Council has decided to restrict the booking of ground packages to help avoid that situation:

  • Participants requesting With Air packages will be confirmed onto a trip as soon as
    they submit their initial deposit, assuming that space remains available.
  • Participants requesting ground packages will be wait-listed until a trip has achieved the number of
    With Air signups deemed necessary to assure meeting the trip’s qualification for group airfare rates    .
  • Once a trip’s group-airfare-rate qualification is assured, wait-listed participants will be confirmed onto the trip, 
    and can submit their initial     deposit to secure their place on the trip, assuming that space remains available.
  • Exceptions will typically be allowed for members who live outside the greater Washington DC/Baltimore area and must
    fly from a different airport.  Those participants may be confirmed onto the trip, at the discretion of the trip leader, before
    the trip’s group-airfare-rate qualification is assured.  They can then submit their initial     deposit to secure their place on the trip.
  • Participants initially confirmed on a With Air package who later wish to switch to a ground package 
    may need to be added to the ground-package wait list before being confirmed for a switch    .


Epic & Ikon Passes:  All of our 2027 trips will be going to resorts that accept one of the multi-resort season passes, as indicated above.  You may purchase passes directly from the suppliers (i.e., Epic and IKON), but several of our our tour operators are offering discounts or rebates in conjunction with the trips you might take with the club.  Those offers are described on our Epic & Ikon Pass page.  If you plan to buy a pass, it may behoove you to act quickly as we expect the prices of both passes to go up in the coming weeks and months. You should consider purchasing passes early-on as the costs typically increase before the Memorial Day holiday and periodically as winter gets closer.   Pass sales typically end in early-to-mid December.


Military Passes:  Military Epic passes and military discounts on IKON passes are only available from the suppliers (but note that special pricing is available on IKON Passes through the Military Sales Program).  Details appear on our Epic & Ikon Pass page.

Non-Skiing Trips

Our several non-skiing vacation trips are also listed below and available for registration/signups as indicated.

Tips for All Trips

REAL ID Requirement:  The REAL ID requirement for domestic air travel took effect in May 2025.  Everyone boarding domestic flights will need to present REAL ID-compliant forms of identification.  Standard driver’s licenses and other identification cards will no longer meet federal standards for flying within the U.S.  We suggest you review the Frequently Asked Questions on the TSA's website.  If you don't have a REAL ID compliant driver's license, your passport will substitute.  Absent that, you should still be able to travel, but will likely be subjected to additional screening.

Trip Insurance:  Be sure to review our Trip Insurance page before signing up for a trip, and consider whether to purchase cancellation insurance.  Note that the cancel for any reason option requires that you pay the premium within 14 days of paying your initial deposit on a trip.  The 14-day purchase deadline also applies in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion.

Signup/Registration Tips:  Please take a moment to read the Trip Signup/Registration Tips.  Each individual must be logged-in with their PSC credentials (email address & password) in order to register (sign up) for a trip.  Before signing up, please take a moment to review your profile including your emergency contact information and (if you're thinking of a trip to Canada or Europe) your passport information.  Make sure your first and middle names exactly match your passport (or whatever ID you'll fly with) so your ticket gets issued correctly.  Then click on the trip's Register button if you're ready to sign up!  Your personal information will be pulled from your profile, and then you will need to select options specific to each trip, for example, what type of lodging you prefer (double occupancy or a single room at extra cost) and what type of lift ticket you want.

Important:  If you are registering someone other than yourself, you must log out of your own account and then log in with their credentials.  If you skip this step and register them while signed into your own account, their profile information won't convey into their signup record.  This is necessary even with family (bundle) memberships where you are the bundle administrator.

Wait-Listed Trips:  Click on the button to Join wait list and we may be able to confirm you on the trip if we have a cancellation, after confirming that you still want to go.  We're also sometimes able to expand a trip to accommodate additional skiers.

Trip Invoice & Initial Deposit:  An invoice will be generated for each trip you've registered for.  Each trip includes a payment table listing an initial deposit, one or more interim payments, and a final payment date.  You must pay the initial deposit, and any subsequent interim payments that have or are about to come due, to secure your place on the trip.  Your registration is not confirmed until we receive and acknowledge your deposit.  Payments can be made online with a credit card, or by check.  We can also accept credit card payments at club meetings.

Upcoming events

  • The Seine: Paris to Normandy (Normandy to Paris)

    • Thu, April 23, 2026
    • Fri, May 08, 2026
    • France
    Register

    The Seine:  Paris to Normandy

     April 23 to May 8, 2026 - 13 Days, from $5,845


    France:  Paris, Conflans, Vernon, Giverny, Les Andelys, Rouen, Honfleur, and the Normandy beaches.


    Join Susie and Peter on another  P & P  trip, this time to France!.  It's  not just a trip.  It's an  adventure!


    13 days from $5845 Plus Optional $1,195 pre-trip extension to Brittany, St. Malo, Chartres Cathedral, Caen Peace Memorial and Mont St. Michel 

    click here:  The Seine Flyer.pdf

    Includes international airfare from Washington D.C., airport transfers, government taxes, fees and airline fuel surcharges.  unless you choose to make your own air arrangements.  Pre-trip Accommodations for 3 nights, 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners.  Base trip - Accommodations for 1 hotel night and 10 nights aboard the M/S Bizet.  30 meals - 11 daily breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners - including 1 meal in a local restaurant - plus all onboard house beer, wine and soft drinks.  8 included tours and 5 Exclusive Discovery Series events - French language lesson, Impressionists conversation, Home-Hosted Visit, Cooking demonstration, French cheese tasting.  Services of our local program directors, dedicated experts who are with you from the beginning to the end. Gratuities for local guides and motor coach drivers.  All port charges, baggage handling (one piece).

    For all trip information and directions to sign up click below:

    The Seine Flyer.pdf      

    GOOD BUY DISCOUNT:

    Book your 2026 vacation and then pay by cash or check in full by January 23, 2025, and you will receive 10% off the total cost of your tour.  Lesser discounts also apply later.  (minus Travel Protection, additional air costs).

    HOW TO REGISTER:

    To register for this trip, call Grand Circle Cruise Line and provide your registration information: 800-221-2610, 9 am to 7 pm Monday to Saturday.  Mention this code while booking:  G6-27957.

    • You must register with Grand Circle to secure your spot.  You may want to consider their insurance coverage.
    • A deposit of $750 is required to secure your spot. 
    • Sign up for the trip here, on the PSC website, after you have secured your spot with Grand Circle.

    TRIP INSURANCE:

    There is no travel insurance provided by the club.  We encourage you to obtain trip insurance from OAT (as mentioned above); through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC (703-443-9055, myra@travelprotectors.com); or from a provider of your choice.

    QUESTIONS:

    Email or call your PSC trip leader to express your interest in the trip and if you have any questions.

    MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT: 

    Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip. 

    Trip Leaders: 

    Susie Pumphrey
    wachtraum@msn.com
    703-691-3944 (h)
    571-224-4512 (c)


    Peter Porton
    peter.porton@gmail.com

    703-471-7791(h)


    P&P Trips:  It's not just a Trip but an Adventure!

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  • Grenada 2026 Scuba Diving & Island Exploration

    • Sat, April 25, 2026
    • Sat, May 02, 2026
    • Grenada
    Register


    April 25 - May 2, 2026 - $2,785


    Listed price includes the dive package.  It DOES NOT include round-trip air.  Non-diver price is $1,910.

    The PSC is heading to the Caribbean Island of Grenada!!!  Join us for a week of fun in the sun that includes scuba diving, snorkeling, and island exploration.


    Grenada (pronounced Gre-Nay-Dah) is a captivating eco-tourism paradise, nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, where the allure of nature meets the thrill of adventure.  Every moment promises pure adventure, natural splendor, rich heritage, and culinary delights.


    Grenada is an island country of the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea.  The southernmost of the Windward Islands, Grenada is directly south of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and about 100 miles north of Trinidad and the South American mainland.


    Our trip includes seven nights in True Blue Bay Boutique Resort.  Located on the south coast of the island, True Blue is a family-owned and operated, climate-smart boutique hotel, offering a Caribbean-chic ambience and a colorful and relaxed tropical atmosphere.  The hotel is a short drive from Maurice Bishop International Airport, St. George’s University, the beautiful white-sand Grand Anse Beach, restaurants, and shops.  It is also well-connected to the rest of the island including the historic town of St. Georges.

    Our trip package includes five days of scuba diving, round-trip airport transfers, and hotel taxes.  It also includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  The meal plan includes two-course lunches & dinners (appetizer and main, or main and dessert).  Drinks (non-alcoholic & alcoholic), steak, and lobster are available for an additional charge.


    Overhead View of True Blue Bay Boutique Resort

    The resort offers a variety of amenities and activities including an onsite dive shop, yoga studio, spa, restaurant, gym, bakery, four pools, free water sports (kayaking, paddle boarding and Hobie-cat sailing), and free shuttle service to Grand Anse Beach or BBC beach.  Snorkeling is also available at the dive shop for an additional fee. 


    Basic Trip Includes:

    • 7 nights standard room accommodations at True Blue Beach Resort,
    • Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner (all 7 days) at the onsite Dodgy Dock Restaurant & Bar,
    • Free Wifi

    Dive Package (14 total dives:  $875 value) Includes:

      • 5 days of 2-tank morning boat dives,
      • 4 days of 1-tank afternoon dives, 
      • Nitrox (@30%), tanks & weights


      Each of our True Blue Rooms features either a king-size bed or twin beds, a compact kitchen equipped with a coffee maker and cooking utensils, a cozy couch, a dining area for two, a TV, a wardrobe, and a recently renovated bathroom with a walk-in shower.  Nestled on the upper side of the resort, these spacious and comfortable Caribbean-style rooms are perfect for us, thanks to their proximity to the dive shop.  Situated on both the ground and upper levels, each room boasts its own unique views.

      Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy.  Add $550 for the Single Supplement if you want a room to yourself.

      Air Schedule:  Everyone will need to secure their own air for the trip.  Below is the itinerary booked by the trip leader, which you may wish to duplicate.  Flights (Subject to Change) are on Delta Airlines to Grenada (Note: Departing out of DCA but return flight lands at IAD)

      OUTBOUND:    Saturday, April 25, 2026  
        Delta #330 Depart Washington Reagan (DCA) 7:00 am  Arrive Atlanta (ATL) 8:58 am
        Delta #2781 Depart Atlanta (ATL) 9:45 am
      		  Arrive Grenada (GND) 2:15 pm
      RETURN:         Saturday, May 2, 2026
      		  
       Delta #2878 Depart Grenada (GND) 3:30pm
      		  Arrive Atlanta (ATL) 8:45 pm
       Delta #2549 Depart Atlanta (ATL) 10:25 pm  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 12:09 am
      (Sunday May 3rd)

      Trip Leader's Itinerary - Approx $550 cost (as of Sep 2025)

      Annandale Waterfalls

      Grenada is a haven for adventure seekers, beckoning with a myriad of thrilling experiences including hiking through untouched rain forests, journeying to the summit of breathtaking mountain peaks, and diving into the crystal-clear pools of its 14 waterfalls.


      Grand Anse Beach

      If you're a beach dweller yearning for sun-kissed sands, Grenada has something special to offer.  The island paradise also beckons to those seeking a break from the demands of everyday life.  For this we recommend a laid-back day on the gorgeous, world-famous Grand Anse Beach with a cocktail in-hand.

      Membership Requirement: 

      Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council:  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip

      Miscellaneous Trip Information:  

      Currency:  The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD).  There are ATM machines on the island to obtain local currency if needed.  Current exchange rate (17 September 2025) is 2.697 XCD/USD.

      Power Outlets:  Genada and the True Blue Bay Resort use a 220v system with UK-style plugs (Type G).  You will need an adapter for our US-style 120v plugs.  You can buy them in Grenada, but recommend that you purchase some before the trip.


      Trip Insurance:   Emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation insurance (not cancellation insurance) is included with your trip.  This is not cancellation coverage and will not provide any relief if you have to cancel from the trip before it begins, whether for medical or other reasons.  You may upgrade the coverage of this Basic Plan to include cancellation insurance by clicking on this link.  It will take you to a flyer describing the Basic Plan and the upgrade options available through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC:

      • The Option 2 cancellation plan provides all the benefits of the Basic Plan, but also covers you for cancelling for a number of basic reasons such as illness, injury or death to you or to your traveling companion/ roommate.  You must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion.
      • The Option 3 "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) plan provides all the benefits of the Option 2 plan, but also covers you for cancelling for any non-standard reason, or if you just don’t want to go, but you must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip.  If you cancel your trip for a non-standard reason, your refund will be limited to 75% of your insured trip cost.
      • If you upgrade your coverage with either option through Myra, prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.
      • If you purchase your own travel insurance, which includes emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation coverage, and inform your trip leader prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.  You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.


      DIVERS ALERT NETWORK (DAN):  It is recommended that all divers on the trip purchase a DAN membership (not included in trip cost).  In case of a dive accident, DAN membership can save you thousands of dollars.  DAN membership alone does not provide coverage for costs of a dive accident; dive accident insurance must be purchased separately for each member if you choose.  Please see the chart and link below for the levels of membership, associated costs, and detailed information about DAN. https://dan.org/



      Payment Schedule: 

       Grenada 2026 Initial Deposit
      		 November 30, 2025  February 20, 2025
       Basic Trip
      		 $1000 $1000 Balance Due
       Single Supplement
      		  $200 $200 Balance Due



      We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

      If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to Tom (our club treasurer) at 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079.  Indicate which trip, and what participant(s), it is for.  Or give it to Tom at a club meeting.

      Trip Leader:  

      Tom Gallagher
      gallagher-tj@hotmail.com
      401-799-0340 (c)

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    • Italy: Valley of the Dolomites

      • Thu, June 04, 2026
      • Sat, June 13, 2026
      • Dolomites Italy
      Register

      Italy: valleys of the dolomites

      June 4th - 13th, 2026

      $8,195

      (Vermont Bicycle Touring (VBT) Air Package included, per person, double occupancy)

             


      VBT's Valleys of the Dolomites

      Join the Pentagon Ski Club on a Vermont Bicycle Touring (VBT) trip to South Tyrol - a marriage of Italian and German culture - that makes the Dolomites very unique.  Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dolomites are primarily composed of dolomitic rock, a type of limestone, which gives them their characteristic pale color.  Bike with us under these renowned vertical peaks, spires, and towers, and along mountain lakes and river valleys, all sculptured over millions of years, creating a backdrop of breathtaking and awe-inspiring landscapes. This region is also home to unique cultural traditions, including the Ladin language and culture (found in the central part of the Dolomites).  Our guides will introduce us to the fusion of cultures in South Tyrol, including its famous blend of Italian and Austrian cuisine.  You've skied the area in winter, now come bike it in summer!




      Space is LIMITED 

      to 22 participants!

      A deposit of $500 is all that is needed to hold your spot!



      VBT Website Dolomite Valleys Trip Info 

      (Note: 2026 VBT tour dates are not currently loaded on the website)


      Trip Activity Rating is EASY/MODERATE Cycling

      Average Daily Mileage is 4 - 36 miles

      Average Daily Cycling Time is 1 - 4 hours

      (Electric-assisted E-bikes are available)

      Bike Tour "Only":  June 6 - 12, 2026

      Price $6595 per-person, double-occupancy 

      With VBT Air from Dulles:  Price $8,195 (per-person, double occupancy; includes airfare & transfers, Bike Tour, plus 1 night in Venice & Verona).  

      Price includes: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners; 6 nights in 4- and 5-star hotels, including one night in a luxurious thermal hotel.

      PSC/BRSC members have exclusive rights to these 22 spaces

      until July 1, 2025.  Don't delay! 

      If you are interested in this trip, deposit and register today! 


      You have a choice to book the Air Package with VBT or to book your own airfare.  


      If you book the Air Package with VBT, you can also book a Pre-trip 2 night extension in Venice or a Post-trip 2 night extension in Verona. 


      Bikes:  Road-style bikes are included and electronic-assisted E-bikes are available on a first-come/limited basis – ask the VBT Tour Consultant for more information.  Note that Hybrid bikes are not available on this tour.


      GOOD BUY DISCOUNT:

      Book your 2026 vacation and then pay in full using your online MyAccount by October 16th, 2025, and you will receive 5% off the total cost of your tour (minus Travel Protection, additional air costs).

      HOW TO REGISTER:

      To register for this trip, signup with the PSC and ALSO call VBT to provide them with your registration information.  A deposit of $500 is required to secure your spot.  Call VBT at 800-245-3868 (option 1) between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm ET Monday to Friday.  Give the VBT agent the GROUP #363268.

      TRIP INSURANCE:   

      There is no travel insurance provided by the club.  We encourage you to obtain trip insurance from VBT; through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC (703-443-9055, myra@travelprotectors.com); or from a provider of your choice. 


      QUESTIONS:

      Email or call your PSC trip leader to express your interest in the trip and if you have any questions.


      TRIP LEADER:

      Jim Riordan
      celticlad96@comcast.net
      (703) 309-4147 (c)

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    • Colors of Morocco

      • Sun, September 20, 2026
      • Sun, October 04, 2026
      • Morocco
      Register


      Colors of Morocco

      Sept 20 - Oct 4, 2026

      Base Tour - $5,999/$7,099 (Dbl/Sngl)

      Optional 4-Night Pre-Tour Extension to Northern Morocco

      $1,499/$1,799 (Dbl/Sngl)

      This trip is with Collette Explorations

      Click to see the Trip Flyer

      Click to see the Trip Details on Collette's website

      Travel on a captivating adventure through a land of centuries-old culture and customs, discover the “Land of Sunset” and “Gateway to Africa” – the country called Morocco:

      • Get to know the vibrant culture and colorful backdrops that are distinctively Morocco. Explore Fes, one of the holiest cities in the world, on a walking tour in the medina, where donkeys and mules laden with goods still walk the ancient market.  
      • Make your way to your desert camp in a Jeep 4x4 and spend a full day exploring the Sahara Desert.  
      • Travel the rugged “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou.  
      • In Marrakech, get a true taste of Moroccan hospitality during an interactive cooking class at a women’s cooperative. 
      • Experience Morocco's deep history, unique atmosphere, and welcoming people on an unforgettable journey.


      Booking Instructions:

      1. Go to Collette's Website and click on the button to Sign Up Now!  The required deposit for the trip is $698 per person.
      2. You may request an "Elite Airfare" upgrade (Premium Economy/Business Class - $2,290/$4,990).
      3. Consider purchasing Collette's optional Travel Protection Plan ($699):  Our travel protection plan covers you on tour. If you have to stop your trip or return home early, need medical assistance or evacuation, suffer a baggage loss or delay; or are delayed on tour for 12 hours or more, you're covered.
      4. Consider purchasing Collette's optional Cancellation Waiver:  Our industry-leading cancellation waiver offers travelers a full cash refund for the price of the tour, right up to the day prior to departure, minus the small cost of the waiver. Travel worry-free knowing if anything changes, you're protected.
      5. If you run into issues or wish to discuss the optional insurance plans, call Collette at 800-581-8942 and refer to booking #1348682.
      6. After you've booked your trip with Collette, register for the trip with the club (i.e., sign up for the trip here, on the PSC's website).

      Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.

      Trip Insurance:   There is no travel insurance provided by the club.  We encourage you to obtain trip insurance from Collette (discussed above); through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC (703-443-9055, myra@travelprotectors.com); or from a provider of your choice.   

      Trip Leader:   

      Christina Anderson
      gerakisparta@yahoo.com
      Alexandria, VA 
      (703) 719-6714 (h)

                                       (703) 489-6171 (c)


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    • Italy: Sicily, the Noto Valley & Syracuse

      • Tue, September 22, 2026
      • Thu, October 01, 2026
      • Sicily
      Register

      Italy: Sicily, the Noto Valley & Syracuse

      September 22 - October 1, 2026

      $6,945

      (Air Package, Double Occupancy)

           Sicily   


      Sicily, the Noto Valley & Syracuse

       Join the Pentagon Ski Club on a Vermont Bicycle Tour (VBT) to Sicily.  VBT’s local Sicilian trip leaders are delighted to welcome you to their island home! Here, you’ll stay at authentic accommodations  showcasing Sicily’s rich cultural history – including a 18th century palace with stucco decorated ceilings. Pedal gentle bike paths along coastal valleys, stopping for lunch with a local family on their organic farm. Accompany a Sicilian truffle hunter and his dog on a search for this culinary prize. Through it all, your gregarious Sicilian trip leaders help you make local friends—using nothing but gestures, good humor, and your winning smile.  


      In addition to the bike tour, I plan to organize some additional days in Sicily.  The details are yet to be determined, but if you want to add some additional days, I encourage you to book the Own Air Package or the Bike Tour Only with VBT to allow the flexibility to determine your arrival and departure dates.




      Space is LIMITED 

      to 22 participants!

      A deposit of $500 is all that is needed to hold your spot!

      (Must book by October 30th to take advantage of the Good Buy Discount – see below).



      Trip Flyer


      Tour Only:  September 24 - September 30, 2026

      Price $5,295 per-person (double-occupancy). 

      Own Air:  Price $5,710

      With VBT Air from Dulles:  Price $6,945.  SS $660

      Includes 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners

      PSC/BRSC members have exclusive rights to these 20 spaces

      until June 30, 2025.  Don't delay! 

      If you are interested in this trip, register today! 


      You have a choice to book the Air Package with VBT or to book your own airfare.  I have tentative plans to spend additional time in Sicily, perhaps with a few days in Palermo before the bike tour.  I plan to book the Own Air Package with VBT and that gives you the extra hotel nights at the beginning and end of the bike tour.


      If you book the Air Package with VBT, you can also book a Pre-trip 2 night extension in Taormina or a Post-trip 2 night extension in Syracuse.  (Note - the post-trip extension in Syracuse may not be possible due to lack of hotel rooms.)


      Bikes:  Road-style bikes are included and electronic-assisted E-bikes are available on a first-come/limited basis – ask the VBT Tour Consultant for more information.  Note that Hybrid bikes are not available on this tour.

      (Note - 2026 dates are not yet on the VBT website.)

      Trip Activity Rating is EASY/MODERATE Cycling

      Average Daily Mileage is 9 - 40 miles

      Average Daily Cycling Time is 1 -5 hours

      (Electric-assisted E-bikes are available)

      VBT Terms and Conditions


      GOOD BUY DISCOUNT:

      Book your 2026 vacation and then pay in full using your online MyAccount by October 30th, 2025, and you will receive 5% off the total cost of your tour (minus Travel Protection, additional air costs).

      HOW TO REGISTER:

      To register for this trip, signup with the PSC and ALSO call VBT to provide them with your registration information.  A deposit of $500 is required to secure your spot.  Call VBT at 800-245-3868 (option 1) between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm ET Monday to Friday.  Give the VBT agent the GROUP #363113.

      TRIP INSURANCE:   

      There is no travel insurance provided by the club.  We encourage you to obtain trip insurance from VBT; through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC (703-443-9055, myra@travelprotectors.com); or from a provider of your choice. 


      QUESTIONS:

      Email or call your PSC trip leader to express your interest in the trip and if you have any questions.

      Trip Leader:

      Steve Thompson
       stevethompsonva@gmail.com
      1302 Shaker Woods Road
       Herndon, VA 20170
      (703) 862-6535 (c)

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    • Curacao 2026 Scuba Diving & Island Exploration

      • Sat, October 31, 2026
      • Sat, November 07, 2026
      • Curacao
      Register


      October 31 - November 7, 2026 - $1930


      Listed price includes the dive package.  It DOES NOT include round-trip air.  Non-diver price is $1365.

      The PSC is heading to the Caribbean Island of Curaçao!!!  Join us for a week of fun in the sun that includes scuba diving, snorkeling, shopping, relaxing on the beach or pool, and island exploration.


      The "C" in the ABC islands, Curaçao features historic settlements, rugged landscapes and plenty of fun in the sun. (Aruba and Bonaire are the other islands constituting the westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles). 


      Curaçao, an island country located in the Caribbean Sea, is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.  Geographically, Curaçao is situated in the southern Caribbean, near the coast of Venezuela.  Best of all, this semiarid island is sheltered from the worst of the Atlantic's hurricane season.  Gentle trade winds keep temperatures in the mid-80s, so you can enjoy the outdoors year-round. 


      Curaçao's main port city, Willemstad, is what an old-world European city would look like if it had been dropped it in the Caribbean.  The brightly painted Dutch colonial buildings reflect pinks, yellows and blues into the cerulean St. Anna Bay.  Once you leave the city, the landscape shifts to a desert scene, with spiny aloe and mesquite sprouting from atop weathered limestone cliffs.


      Mambo Beach, Curacao Sunset, and Hiking opportunities

      Curaçao's real draw is the beach.  Picture-perfect bays and coves flank the island, their turquoise waters lapping gently against powdery white sand. Curaçao's reefs teem with marine life, providing excellent underwater playgrounds for scuba divers and snorkelers. 


      Our trip package includes:

      • Seven nights in LionsDive Beach Resort with daily breakfast. 
      • Five days of scuba diving.
      • Round-trip airport transfers and hotel taxes. 

        LionsDive Beach Resort

      Located just a short 20-minute drive from Hato International Airport, we will arrive at the beautiful white sandy beach of LionsDive Beach Resort Willemstad.  The resort is located on a spacious yet quiet and shaded private beach, and is part of Mambo Beach, the longest white sandy beach in Curaçao.  Just a few footsteps away we will discover Mambo Beach Boulevard with its wide array of bars, restaurants and shops.  We will also find the Curaçao Sea Aquarium and Dolphin Academy, all within walking distance of the resort.

      Guests are encouraged to explore all there is to offer on the resort, and also the beautiful surroundings, including weekly walking tours on the nearby Salt Pans, and spot flamingos. 

      The resort offers a variety of amenities and activities including an onsite dive shop (Ocean Encounters), a private beach with lounge chairs, four restaurants, two pools, a gym, spa, laundry service, and onsite car rental office.  Snorkeling and diving are available from the beach. 


      Basic Trip Includes:

      • 7 nights standard room accommodations at Lions Dive Resort
      • Ground transfers and taxes
      • Daily breakfast
      • Free Wifi

      Dive Package Includes 10 total dives ($565 value):

        • 5 days of 2-tank morning boat dives
        • 5 days of unlimited shore dives
        • Tanks & weights
        • Nitrox is available for an additional cost
        • 6th day of 2-tank boat dives is available for an additional $100


        Lodging Options:  We have a wide range of lodging options for you to choose from, at different price points.  The trip price listed above is for double occupancy in a Resort View Room.  You can explore the specific features and amenities of each room type, and take a video tour and explore the photo galleries, on the links below.  All the rooms have high-speed Internet and are equipped with a spacious bathroom with rainshower, a large closet, a desk with a chair, a small fridge, a coffee maker, and an electric kettle.  Central air conditioning, a ceiling fan and blackout curtains ensure your full relaxation.

        • Resort View Rooms:  Located amidst the tropical gardens, serene pools, or with scenic street views, these rooms are equipped with one king or two queen beds and have a shared terrace or balcony.  Add $840 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.
        • Ocean View Rooms:  Located throughout the resort and featuring partial ocean views, these rooms are equipped with one king or two queen beds and have a shared terrace or balcony.  Add $130 per person for double occupancy or $1090 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.
        • Ocean View Deluxe Rooms:  Wake up to breathtaking ocean views in the resort’s new ocean view deluxe rooms.  Featuring elegant interiors and stylish décor, the rooms are equipped with one king or two queen beds and have a private balcony.  Add $335 per person for double occupancy or $1495 for the single supplement.
        • Ocean Front Rooms:  The resort’s ocean front rooms offer spectacular sea views directly from your bed.  Enjoy the unique experience of waking up to the tranquil sound of waves and an incredible sunrise.  The rooms have cozy private balconies and are equipped with a king bed.  Add $490 per person for double occupancy or $1810 for the single supplement.
        • Beachfront Cabanas:  Located directly on the stunning beaches, the unique beachfront cabanas offer unparalleled ocean views and direct access to the beach.  Equipped with luxurious king or queen beds, the cabanas provide the perfect retreat for couples.  Add $930 per person for double occupancy or $2680 for the single supplement.

        If  your preferred lodging choice isn't available, the trip leader will – after confirming with you – make an adjustment to your invoice.

        Air Schedule:  Everyone will need to secure their own air for the trip.  Below is the itinerary booked by the trip leader, which you may wish to duplicate.  Flights (Subject to Change) are on American Airlines to Curacao (Note: Departing from and Returning to DCA).  The cost as of 12/27/2025 was $617 for a Basic Fare ticket.

        OUTBOUND: Saturday, October 31, 2026  
          AA #422 Depart Washington Reagan (DCA) 8:20 am  
        		   Arrive Miami (MIA) 10:59 am 
          AA #2739 Depart Miami (MIA) 12:05 pm 
        		   Arrive Curacao (CUR) 3:05 pm
        RETURN:  Saturday, November 7, 2026
        		  
          AA #312 Depart Curacao (CUR) 3:26pm   Arrive Miami (MIA) 5:35 pm
          AA #2362 Depart Miami (MIA) 8:51 pm    Arrive Reagan (DCA) 11:20 pm

        Trip Leader's Itinerary

        Membership Requirement: 

        Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council:  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip

        Miscellaneous Information:  

                Currency:  Curaçao’s currency is the Caribbean Guilder (Cg), which was introduced in March 2025. The Cg is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a fixed exchange rate of $1 USD = 1.79 Cg.  The U.S. Dollar is also accepted everywhere as legal tender, and the ATMs in Curaçao dispense both Caribbean Guilders and U.S. dollars.

                Power Outlets:  LionsDive Resort uses a 220-volt system with Type F receptacles.  You will need an adapter for our US-style 120-volt plugs.  You can buy them in Curacao, but we recommend that you purchase some before the trip.


        Trip Insurance:   Emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation insurance (not cancellation insurance) is included with your trip.  This is not cancellation coverage and will not provide any relief if you have to cancel from the trip before it begins, whether for medical or other reasons.  You may upgrade the coverage of this Basic Plan to include cancellation insurance by clicking on this link.  It will take you to a flyer describing the Basic Plan and the upgrade options available through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC:

        • The Option 2 cancellation plan provides all the benefits of the Basic Plan, but also covers you for cancelling for a number of basic reasons such as illness, injury or death to you or to your traveling companion/ roommate.  You must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion.
        • The Option 3 "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) plan provides all the benefits of the Option 2 plan, but also covers you for cancelling for any non-standard reason, or if you just don’t want to go, but you must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip.  If you cancel your trip for a non-standard reason, your refund will be limited to 75% of your insured trip cost.
        • If you upgrade your coverage with either option through Myra, prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.
        • If you purchase your own travel insurance, which includes emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation coverage, and inform your trip leader prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.  You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.


        DIVERS ALERT NETWORK (DAN):  It is recommended that all divers on the trip purchase a DAN membership (not included in trip cost).  In case of a dive accident, DAN membership can save you thousands of dollars.  DAN membership alone does not provide coverage for costs of a dive accident; dive accident insurance must be purchased separately for each member if you choose.  Please see the chart and link below for the levels of membership, associated costs, and detailed information about DAN. https://dan.org/



        Payment Schedule: 

         Curacao 2026 Initial Deposit
        		 May 15, 2026  September 1, 2026
         Basic Trip
        		 $600 $600 Balance
         Single Supplement
        		  $400 $400 Balance



        We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  You may pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

        If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to Tom (our club treasurer) at 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079.  Indicate which trip, and what participant(s), it is for.  Or give it to Tom at a club meeting.

        Trip Leader:  

        Tom Gallagher
        gallagher-tj@hotmail.com
        401-799-0340 (c)

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      • Snowbird 2027

        • Sat, January 02, 2027
        • Sat, January 09, 2027
        • Utah
        Register



        January 2-9, 2027 - $3,150


        Listed price includes round-trip air.

        An IKON Trip with a lift ticket available as an extra-cost option

        Only a 45-minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City, our ride to little Cottonwood Canyon enters a world entirely dedicated to skiing.  Snowbird alone has more than 2,500 acres of mountain peaks, dramatic chutes, snow filled bowls and wide open groomed runs.  It features an ariel tram that goes to 11,000 feet and a 3,240 vertical drop.  Snowbird is known for challenging terrain with 43% advanced and 27% expert runs.  The mountain connects with Alta, a skier only mountain adding 2,614 acres.  Alta has a 2,538 vertical drop and 118 runs with 55% expert, 30% intermediate and 15% beginner trails and emphasizes skiing over luxury.


        Snowbird's Gad Valley

        Our first trip of the year includes  7 nights (Sat-Sat) in the Cliff Lodge (hotel rooms) with daily breakfast buffet, round-trip air from Washington to Salt Lake City (details below - NONSTOP on our return), and ground transfers.


        Cliff Lodge

        The skiin/ski out convenience and excellent service can’t be beat in this iconic and luxurious lodge.  An on-site ski rental and repair shop and complimentary ski lockers add to the ease of the day. Our location is within walking distance to the Snowbird pedestrian village.

        After a day on the mountain, relax at the outdoor pool, hot tubs  or The Cliff Spa. The Cliff Spa features over 30 treatment and salon services, yoga studio, fitness center, rooftop pool and hot tub.  Access to The Cliff Spa is available for an additional fee (discounted for our club members).


        Queen/Queen Room

        Rooms face the slopes or peer down the canyon affording breathtaking views. Our rooms come with two Queen beds, a small refrigerator, television, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, humidifier and coffee maker. Other hotel amenities include an exercise room, resort wide internet a service, room service and a concierge.

        Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,650 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself. Your trip leader will confirm the availability of a single.

        Breakfast:  The trip includes a daily Skier's Full Breakfast Buffet, served in the SeventyOne restaurant in the Cliff Lodge's lower level. Our Saturday departure is early however,  the restaurant is open at 6:30 so we can eat early before departing.

        Ikon Pass Benefits:  If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, an Ikon Pass may be a better value than the available group lift tickets (see below); it may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer .

        • A Full Ikon Pass provides 7 days (total/combined) at Alta & Snowbird.
        • An Ikon Base Pass gives you 5 days at Snowbird (only).

        Ikon Passes must be individually purchased (not through the club).  You may purchase Ikon Passes directly from Ikon, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

        If you'll be using an Ikon Pass, we must provide your pass number to the resort so that it counts towards our group lift ticket minimum purchase requirements.  Please enter your Ikon Pass number into your membership profile before registering for the trip, or provide it to the trip leader if you purchase (or renew) your pass subsequent to signing up.

        Group Lift Tickets:   Group lift tickets are available as an extra-cost option for skiers without an Ikon Pass.  You can upgrade to also ski at neighboring Alta for an estimated $75/day at the resort.  There is no senior discount as the lift tickets are offered as part of an all-inclusive group package, but 80+ seniors ski FREE at Alta (only).

         Group Lift Ticket Options
        		  6-Day 5-Day
        		  1-Day
         Snowbird Only (Adult/Senior)  $940  $820  $230

        The one-day ticket is for Ikon Base Pass holders who wish to ski all six days.

        Air Schedule:    Flights (Subject to Change) on United Airlines

        OUTBOUND:   Saturday, January 2, 2027  
         UA #2346 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) 6:30am   Arrive Houston (IAH) 8:36am
         UA #2242 Depart IAH 9:50am  Arrive Salt Lake City (SLC) 12:15pm 
        RETURN:     Saturday, January 9, 2027  
         UA #1322  Depart Salt Lake City (SLC) 10:00am  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 3:59pm

        Save $550 with a package without air tickets.

        Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning July 1.

        Payment Schedule:  

         Snowbird 2027
        		  Initial Deposit
        		 September 8, 2026 November 10, 2026
         Base Trip
        		  $1000  $1000  Balance Due
         Single Supplement
        		  $500  $500 Balance Due



        We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

        If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Tom Gallagher, 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079. Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for. Or give it to the trip leader (or to Tom) at a club meeting.


        Trip Leader:

        Dina Zeese
        2021dinazeese@gmail.com
        (703) 283-9543 (c)


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      • St. Moritz 2027

        • Thu, January 14, 2027
        • Fri, January 22, 2027
        • Switzerland
        Register



         Jan 14-22, 2027 - $5,080


        7 nights (Fri-Fri) in St.Moritz
        Non-stop round-trip air, breakfast and dinner daily
         Lift ticket not included, but available at our hotel.
        Or you can use an Ikon Pass (details below).

        $1,585

        Optional 4-Night Pre-Ski Extension to Madrid
        Departs the U.S. Sunday, January 10

        Located in Switzerland's Engadin Valley, St. Moritz is known for its unfathomable luxury and some of the most exclusive skiing you'll find.  As the birthplace of Alpine winter tourism, it has attracted both winter sports fans and upscale travelers for over a century.  Although famous for its high-end appeal, St. Moritz also offers a variety of skiing options, stunning mountain views, and a mix of Swiss traditions and modern flair.  Ikon Pass holders are in luck, as St. Moritz is an Ikon Pass partner.  Check out what Avant Ski has to say about St. Moritz.

        Our trip includes seven nights in the 4-star, ski-in/ski-out Nira Alpina Hotel with daily breakfast and dinner; nonstop RT air from Dulles to Zurich (details below), and ground transfers.

        Located at the base of the Corvatsch Ski Area, Nira Alpina is situated amidst the breathtaking mountain scenery of Silvaplana in the Engadin and is directly connected to the Corvatsch cable car.  One of the most unique resort hotels in the Swiss Alps, Nira Alpina offers breathtaking views of untouched natural scenery and is the perfect place for our winter adventures.


        Nira Alpina Corvatsch Room

        Our Corvatsch Rooms  are comfortable and airy with uninterrupted views of the surrounding mountains and lakes from the private furnished balcony.  Thoughtfully decorated to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, these rooms offer a beautifully designed bathroom with Pure Altitude Spa toiletries.

        Single Rooms:  Listed cost is for double occupancy.  A limited number of rooms may be available for single occupancy (est @ $2,165).  Request when registering and the trip leader will make an adjustment to your invoice if you can be confirmed.


        Spa:  The hotel's Shanti Spa by Pure Altitude is the essence of tranquillity and is included free with your stay.  Its relaxation room with colored mood lighting, steam room, sauna, vast whirlpool with underwater relaxation bed, and five large treatment rooms will leave us refreshed and rejuvenated.  There is also a fully equipped, modern gym offering everything we need for an effective workout.  Equipped with high-quality cardio machines, free weights and modern strength training equipment, the fitness area is perfect for a workout during our stay.  Whether you want to train endurance, strength or flexibility, we will find the ideal conditions here.

        Ikon Pass Benefits:  If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, an Ikon Pass may be a better value than the available resort lift tickets (see below); it may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer.

        • A Full Ikon Pass gives you 7 days at St. Moritz
        • An Ikon Base Pass gives you 5 days.

        Ikon Passes must be individually purchased (not through the club).  You may purchase Ikon Passes directly from Ikon (including discounted pricing available to military members and their dependents), but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

        Resort Lift Tickets:  Our hotel has a special ski pass offer that can be purchased at 55 CHF (about $70 USD) per day (2026 price; subject to change for 2027).

        Madrid Option - $1,585 (includes Toledo)

        4-Night Pre-Skiing Extension in Madrid
        Departs from the U.S. Sunday, January 10

        Four nights (Mon-Fri) in the Hotel Emerador with daily buffet breakfast. 


        Situated in the heart of Gran Vía, one of the most emblematic avenues of Madrid, Hotel Emperador offers the perfect location to discover Madrid on foot.  A step away from the main tourist spots, we can walk to some of the emblematic attractions of Madrid:  Plaza de España, the Royal Palace, the Puerta del Sol, the Cibeles Fountain, and the Prado and Thyssen Museums.


        Features include:

        • Sunday Jan 10 – Depart Dulles Airport for overnight flight to Zurich.
        • Monday, Jan 11 – Arrive Zurich; connecting flight to Madrid (details below).  Bus transfer from Madrid airport to our hotel.
        • Tuesday, Jan 12 – Half-day guided tour of Madrid.
        • Wednesday, Jan 13 – Enjoy Madrid on your own.
        • Thursday, Jan 14 – Full-day guided tour of the medieval city of Toledo including entrance to the Toledo Cathedral and Church of Santo Tome.
        • Friday, Jan 15 – Fly from Madrid to Zurich.  Bus ride from Zurich Airport to St. Moritz.  (Separate bus from the ski-only group, who will have arrived earlier and taken their own bus to St. Moritz.)

        Single Rooms:  Listed cost is for double occupancy.  A limited number of rooms may be available for single occupancy (est @ $715); request when registering and the trip leader will make an adjustment to your invoice if you can be confirmed.

        Air Schedule:  Flights on Swiss Air (Subject to change):

        Currently, Swiss Air allows ski equipment to travel for free.  Must be complete set of equipment: skis, boots and poles.

                  Main (Ski-Only) Group           

        OUTBOUND - Thursday, January 14, 2027
          LX #73 Depart Dulles (IAD) 8:30 pm  Arrive Zurich (ZRH) 10:35 am Friday
         RETURN - Friday, January 22, 2027  
          LX #72 Depart Zurich (ZRH) 1:05 pm Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 4:40 pm


        Save $1,381 with a package without air tickets

                  Madrid Extension Group           
         OUTBOUND - Sunday, January 10, 2027
          LX # 73 Depart Dulles (IAD) 8:30 pm   Arrive Zurich (ZRH) 10:35 am Monday
          LX #2032 Depart Zurich (ZRH) 4:20 pm   Arrive Madrid (MAD) 6:45 pm
         TRANSFER - Friday, January 15, 2027  
          LX #2027 Depart Madrid (MAD) 10:05 am   Arrive Zurich (ZRH) 12:20 pm
         RETURN - Friday, January 22, 2027
          LX #72 Depart Zurich (ZRH) 1:05 pm  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 4:40 pm


        Save $1,381 with a package without air tickets

        Swiss Air is in the Star Alliance.  Provide your United Airlines Mileage Plus frequent flier number to have your miles credited to your account.

        Membership Requirement:   Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning July 1.

        Trip Insurance:  Emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation insurance (not cancellation insurance) is included.  Note that this is not cancellation coverage and will not provide any relief if you have to cancel from the trip before it begins, whether for medical or other reasons.  You may upgrade your coverage to include cancellation insurance by clicking on this link. It will take you to a flyer describing the options available through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC:

        • The Option 2 cancellation plan provides all the benefits of the Basic Plan, but also covers you for cancelling for a number of basic reasons such as illness, injury or death to you or to your traveling companion/roommate.  You must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion.
        • The Option 3 "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) plan provides all the benefits of the Option 2 plan, but also covers you for cancelling for any non-standard reason, or if you just don’t want to go, but you must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip.  If you cancel your trip for a non-standard reason, your refund will be limited to 75% of your insured trip cost.
        • If you upgrade your coverage with either option through Myra, prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.
        • If you purchase your own travel insurance, which includes emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation coverage, and inform your trip leader prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.  You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.

        To upgrade to “Cancel for Any Reason” insurance, you must contact Myra Altschuler at  myra@travelprotectors.com within 14 days from the date you write your first deposit check or make your first deposit by credit card.

        Payment Schedule:

         ST. MORITZ 2027  Initial Deposit

        September 8, 2026

        		  November 10, 2026
         Basic Trip
        		  $1600  $1600  Balance
            Single Supp St.Moritz  $700 $700
        		   Balance
         Madrid Extension
        		  $500  $500  Balance



        We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

        If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Tom Gallagher, 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079.  Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Tom) at a club meeting.

        Trip Leaders:

        Steve Peirce

        scpeirce@verizon.net

        301-924-5173 (h)


        ‭   


        Susie Pumphrey
        wachtraum@msn.com
        703-691-3944 (h)
        571-224-4512 (c)


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      • Breckenridge 2027

        • Sat, January 23, 2027
        • Sat, January 30, 2027
        • Colorado
        Register




         BRSC Western Carnival

        Jan 23-30, 2027 - $2,415


        Listed price includes round-trip air.
        Lift ticket not included. Epic Pass of some type recommended (more below).

        Breckenridge is highly regarded for its massive 3,000-acre terrain, high-alpine bowls, and charming, historic town atmosphere.  It is consistently rated as excellent for all skill levels, particularly beginners and intermediates, with high-speed lifts servicing five distinct peaks.  See why Forbes magazine named Breckenridge as one of the best ski resorts in Colorado:

        Breckenridge is a great family resort just 104 miles from Denver. Thanks to its abundance of green trails and plenty of areas for lessons, it has become a popular place for adult beginners and little ones alike.  But that doesn’t exclude those more advanced skiers—187 total trails mean there is something here for every level.  One of the coolest and most unique elements of the town of Breck is its direct access to the mountain from Main Street.  Ski right from the top of North America’s highest chairlift at the close of the day directly to your favorite après watering hole—nearly the entire town is ski-in, ski-out.  Speaking of the town, its historic mining town charm is one-of-a-kind.  Here, you’ll find plenty of shops and restaurants, sans the stuffy feel of some of the other more expensive ski towns in Colorado. 


          Beaver Run Resort Complex, right at Peak 9's Beaver Run Super Chair

        Our trip package includes seven nights (Sat-Sat) in the ski-in/ski-out Beaver Run Resort with nonstop RT air from Washington Dulles to Denver (details below) and ground transfers. 

        Nestled between the mountain and Main Street, at Beaver Run we're just a few steps away from the ski slopes.


        Beaver Run has an extensive lineup of amenities including pools, hot tubs, and a fitness room.


        Typical QQ Hotel Room

        Hotel Rooms:  Our spacious, comfortable hotel rooms are individually furnished and have two pillow-top Queen beds and a sitting area.  Amenities include a coffee maker, microwave, and mini-fridge. 

        Condo Option:  We may be able to place you in a 2-bedrooom/2-bath condo (aka a Two Bedroom Suite), upon request and subject to availability.  This may be a good option for families or friends.  They have a full kitchen, fireplace, private balcony, a Queen bed in the Master bedroom, and two Queen beds in the Guest bedroom.

        Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,000 for the single supplement if you want a room (but not an entire Condo unit) to yourself.

        BRSC Western Carnival:  Events include:

        • Welcome Dinner Party on Sunday
        • Farewell Dinner-Dance on Thursday

        Breakfast Option:  Coupons for the breakfast buffet at Spencer's Restaurant are available as a $24/day option, tax & gratuity included.  You may select as many or as few days as you wish when you register for the trip.  (Max of 6:  We depart too early on Saturday, Jan 30, to enjoy breakfast.)

        Lift Tickets:  Lift tickets are not included in the trip package, as Vail Resorts does not offer group lift tickets.  Epic Passes, which must be individually purchased (not through the club), provide far better value than buying lift tickets at the resort.

        Epic Passes:  Participants are encouraged to purchase an Epic Pass product of some type early-on.  The following options would cover your skiing for the trip; prices shown are as of March 2027 when 2026-27 pass sales began, but will increase in the ensuing months, and will be unavailable after early December:

        • A "full" Epic Pass ($1,089)
        • Military Epic Pass – Active/Retired ($215); Veteran ($620)
        • Epic Day Pass (the non-holiday-rate for an "all resort" pass)
          – ($527 for 5 days; $602 for 6 days)
        • Epic Local Pass ($809)
        • Tahoe Local Pass ($685) - 5 days total at The Rockies
        • Summit Value Pass ($651)

        You may purchase Epic Passes directly from Vail Resorts, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the various options available, including promotional offers from our tour operators.  They offer all except the military passes, which must be purchased directly from Vail Resorts.

        Our tour operator for the Breckenridge trip, Encompasse Tours, has a special promotion offering up to a $200 rebate in conjunction with the purchase of an Epic Pass.

        Air Schedule:  Flights on United Airlines (Subject to Change):

        OUTBOUND:  Saturday, January 23, 2027
        		 
         UA #1865 Depart Dulles (IAD) 10:22 am
        		 Arrive Denver (DEN) 12:18 pm
        RETURN:  Saturday, January 30, 2027
        		 
         UA #2853 Depart Denver (DEN) 11:15 am
        		 Arrive  Washington Dulles (IAD) 4:40 pm

        Save $623 with a package without air tickets

        Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip has been "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning July 1.

        Payment Schedule:

         Breckenridge 2027  Initial Deposit
        		 September 8, 2026  November 10, 2026
         Basic Trip
        		  $700  $700  Balance
         Single Supplement
        		 $300 $300   Balance




        We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.          You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

        If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Tom Gallagher, 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079.  Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Tom) at a club meeting

        Trip Leader:


        Brian Sundin

        sundin4@yahoo.com

        503-828-2841 (c)




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      • Big Sky 2027

        • Sat, January 30, 2027
        • Sat, February 06, 2027
        • Montana
        Register

        Jan 30 - Feb 6, 2027 - $3,350

        Listed price includes round-trip air.

        An IKON Trip with a lift ticket available as an extra-cost option.

        7 nights (Sat-Sat) in the resort's landmark property, the Huntley Lodge, (sleep at 7,500 ft) with daily buffet breakfast, round-trip NONSTOP air to Bozeman (details below), and ground transfers.


        Huntley Lodge

        Conveniently located in the heart of Big Sky's Mountain Village, the Huntley was part of the late NBC News broadcaster Chet Huntley's original vision for the resort.  The amenities at this slope-side, three-story classic ski lodge include a pool and hot tub, fitness center, Chet's Restaurant, Mountain Mocha coffee shop, and the Huntley Dining Room.  It is as tasteful as it is convenient:  The Explorer Lift is just out the back door, and the two main lifts — the Swift Current going up Lone Peak and the Ramcharger serving Andesite Mountain — are just a short walk away.   


        The Huntley Lodge features Boyne Beds and flat panel televisions.  The listed price includes double occupancy in a room with two Queen beds.  Amenities in our spacious rooms include Keurig coffee makers and mini refrigerators. Baggage handling is included.

        Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy.  Add $2,080 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

        Ikon Pass Benefits:  If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, an Ikon Pass may be a better value than the available group lift tickets (see below); it may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer.

        • A Full Ikon Pass gives you 7 days at Big Sky.
        • An Ikon Base Pass gives you 5 days at Big Sky.
        • Note that Ikon Passes do not provide access
          to the Lone Peak Tram (more below).

        Ikon Passes must be individually purchased (not through the club).  You may purchase Ikon Passes directly from Ikon (including discounted pricing available to military members and their dependents), but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

        If you'll be using an Ikon Pass, we must provide your pass number to the resort so that it counts towards our group lift ticket minimum purchase requirements.  Please enter your Ikon Pass number into your membership profile before registering for the trip, or provide it to the trip leader if you purchase (or renew) your pass subsequent to signing up.

        Group Lift Tickets:  Group lift tickets are available as an extra-cost option for skiers without an Ikon Pass.  Here are the 2026 costs (invoices will be adjusted once 2027 prices are confirmed):

         Lift Ticket Options
        		  1-Day  5-Day
        		  6-Day
         Adult $185  $810  $970
         Senior (70+)
        		 $160   $700  $840

        Holders of an Ikon Base Pass may wish to purchase the 1-day ticket so they can ski every day, as those passes allow only 5 days of skiing at Big Sky.


        Lone Peak Tram

        Unlimited daily access to the Lone Peak Tram is included with the group lift tickets.  However, Ikon Passes do not include tram access.  If you'll be using an Ikon Pass and even think you may want to ride the tram, you should set up Autocharge – before leaving for the trip – and link it to your Ikon Pass:

        • Go to this website and enter your Ikon Pass number.
          Note:  Ikon Pass numbers begin with the letter 'I'; not a number (1).
        • Note:  If it says access is for 25/26, you'll need to return as winter nears to set up Autocharge for 26/27.
        • Click on ADD TO CART (at -0- cost) and then Checkout
        • You can checkout as a guest, or you could create an account with the resort before starting this process, and login to your account at this point.
        • Continue clicking to e-sign the waivers and enter your address and credit card information.  You won't be charged unless you actually ride the tram.

        Air Schedule:  Flights on United Airlines (subject to change):

        OUTBOUND:  Saturday, January 30, 2027
        		  
         UA #2170 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) 8:30 am  Arrive Bozeman (BZN) 11;22 am
        RETURN:   Saturday, February 6, 2027
        		  
         UA #1191 Depart Bozeman (BZN) 3:00 pm  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 8:49 pm

        Save $432 on the package without air.

        Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning July 1st.

        Payment Schedule: 

        Big Sky 2027  Initial Deposit
        		 September 8, 2026  November 10, 2026
         Basic Trip:
        		  $1100  $1100  Balance
         Single Supplement:
        		  $700 $700
        		  Balance



        We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

        If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Tom Gallagher, 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079.  Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Tom) at a club meeting.

        Trip Leader:

        Christina Anderson
        gerakisparta@yahoo.com
        Alexandria, VA

                                         (703) 489-6171 (c)
                                         (703) 719-6714 (h)

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      • Sun Valley 2027

        • Sat, February 06, 2027
        • Sat, February 13, 2027
        • Idaho
        Register



        Feb 6-13, 2027 - $2,580


        Listed price includes round-trip air.
        Once air is confirmed, invoices will be adjusted for those already signed up. 

        An IKON Trip with a lift ticket available as an extra-cost option.

        America's original destination resort, often voted the number one ski resort in the US, Sun Valley offers a state-of-the-art ski vacation with 2,400 acres of diverse terrain, high-speed quad lifts, 40 kilometers of cross-country tracks, and unparalleled choices in dining and lodging.  Come and enjoy the finest elements of Old World tradition, ambiance and luxury at the mountain where the first chairlifts were installed.


        Limelight Hotel

        Our trip includes seven nights (Sat-Sat) in the Limelight Hotel in downtown Ketchum (sleep at 5,800 ft) with daily breakfast buffet, round-trip air from Washington to Sun Valley (details below), and ground transfers.  


        QQ Room

        Our spacious, light-filled and airy rooms have two Queen beds.  They combine contemporary granite and marble finishes with ultra-plush bedding and cozy robes.  Each room has a culinary nook with a wet bar, refrigerator, and Lavazza Espresso and Lungo coffee makers.  Additional amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, streaming-enabled 55-inch TVs, humidifiers, and in-room safes large enough for a laptop.


        The Lounge Restaurant

        The Limelight's Lounge Restaurant offers the perfect way to kick back and refuel after a day of skiing.  Sip an après cocktail, share creative comfort food, and take in a little live music.


        The included daily European-style full breakfast buffet, served from 7-10am, features locally made pastries, yogurt and granola, fresh fruit, bagels and pancakes, and fresh coffee, plus rotating staples such as biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, steel-cut oats, French toast, sausage, and veggie frittatas.


        Pool & Hot Tubs

        The Limelight's outdoor pool and hot tubs, open 9am-10pm, offer the perfect setting to ease tired muscles and recoup after a day of skiing. 

        Fitness Room

        The Limelight's fitness room, open 24/7, is equipped with many of the latest designs in exercise equipment.  Spin on a stationary bike, tread on a treadmill, or stay on top of your toning regimen with a free-weight session.

        Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy.  Add $1,715 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

        Skiing:  The Limelight provides dedicated shuttle service for the 4-5 minute trip to the River Run Gondola at Bald Mountain:

        • Every 15 minutes from 8:30am to 10:30 am and 2:00pm to 5:00pm
        • By request from 10:30am to 2:00pm

        First Tracks!  The Limelight offers an exclusive First Tracks Program with the opportunity to ski or ride on freshly groomed corduroy or powder before Bald Mountain opens to the public.  Taking place every Friday, the program has guests depart from the hotel at 8:00am to load the River Run Gondola at 8:30am.  This complimentary experience is available to the first five guests who register at the front desk.  Reservations are first-come first-served only.  The program is limited to intermediate/advanced skiers or riders.

        Ikon Pass Benefits:  If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, an Ikon Pass may be a better value than the available group lift tickets (see below); it may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer.

        • A Full Ikon Pass gives you 7 days at Sun Valley.
        • An Ikon Base Pass has no benefits at Sun Valley.

        Ikon Passes must be individually purchased (not through the club).  You may purchase Ikon Passes directly from Ikon (including discounted pricing available to military members and their dependents), but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

        If you'll be using an Ikon Pass, we must provide your pass number to the resort so that it counts towards our group lift ticket minimum purchase requirements.  Please enter your Ikon Pass number into your membership profile before registering for the trip, or provide it to the trip leader if you purchase (or renew) your pass subsequent to signing up.

        Group Lift Tickets:  Group lift tickets are available as an extra-cost option for skiers without an Ikon Pass:

        Lift Ticket Options
        		 5-Day
        		  6-Day
         Adult/Senior Lift Ticket $770 $910

        Skiers with a fully used 5-Day lift ticket may upgrade on-site to a 6-Day lift ticket at the ticket desk in the River Run Day Lodge ($159 expected cost).

        Air Schedule:   Flights on United Airlines (Subject to Change):

        OUTBOUND:   Saturday, February 6, 2027
        		 
         UA #395 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) 4:08 pm
        		 Arrive Denver (DEN) 4:08 pm
         UA #5734 Depart Denver (DEN) 7:10 pm
        		 Arrive Sun Valley (SUN) 9:11 pm
        RETURN:   Saturday, February 13, 2027
        		 
         UA #5268 Depart Sun Valley (SUN) 2:29 pm
        		 Arrive Denver (DEN) 4:27 pm
         UA #2408 Depart Denver (DEN) 5:55 pm
        		 Arrive Dulles (IAD) 11:13 pm

        Save $583 with a package without air tickets

        Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip has been "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning July 1.

        Payment Schedule:






         

         Sun Valley 2027  Initial Deposit
        		 September 8, 2026  December 1, 2026
           Basic Trip
        		 $800  $800  Balance Due
        Single Supplement
        		 $500  $500  Balance Due



        We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.


        If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to Tom (our club treasurer) at 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079.  Indicate which trip, and what participant(s), it is for.  Or give it to Tom at a club meeting.

        Trip Leader: 

        Tom Gallagher

        gallagher-tj@hotmail.com

        401-799-0340 (c)


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      • Red Mountain 2027

        • Sat, February 20, 2027
        • Sat, February 27, 2027
        • British Columbia, Canada
        Register


        Feb 20-27, 2027 - $2,315

        Listed price includes round-trip air.

        An IKON Trip with a lift ticket available as an extra-cost option.

        Located close to  beautiful Rossland, BC, about nine miles north of the US/Canadian border and just a 2.5 hour drive from Spokane, Washington, Red Mountain Resort may be described as perhaps "the last great, unspoiled resort."  Take a moment to read the reviews in On The Snow and Rise & Alpine. 

        Our trip package includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) in the acclaimed boutique ski-in/ski-out Josie Hotel (sleep at about 3,900 ft) with daily breakfast, RT air from Washington to Spokane (details below) and ground transfers.  The trip includes transportation for an optional day of skiing at Whitewater Mountain Resort (more below).  Emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation insurance (not cancellation insurance) is included (details below).

        Prepare for endless terrain with the #1 Most Acres Per Skier, pristine skiing, and total freedom.  Red Mountain typically gets 300 inches of snow, has nearly 3,000 feet of vertical, and almost 4,000 acres of terrain (see video).  Red Mountain serves up a private playground with the deepest of powder and uncrowded slopes:

        • Judged Most Underrated Ski Resort by Skiing Magazine
        • Ranked #3 for Best Terrain by Snowboard Canada Resort Guide
        • Ranked #4 Best Ski Resort by POWDER Magazine
        • Voted the 8th Best Place in the World to Visit by The New York Times

        Located just steps from the chairlift, the Josie Hotel provides a luxurious home base for our vacation.  Check out the hotel's amenities.  Visit The Josie’s world-class fitness center for a little self-improvement, or visit the restorative spa for a lot of self-indulgence.  The fitness center has state-of-the-art cardio and strength-training equipment.  Accolades include:

        • Winner of Canada’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel (2019 World Ski Awards)
        • Ranked #2 Best Ski Hotel in 2019 (USA TODAY 10 Best)


        Our stylishly appointed guest rooms have two Queen beds, spacious bathrooms, a coffee maker, a mini fridge, and gratis WiFi.  Rooms with one King bed may be available, upon request and subject to availability.

        Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,195 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

        Whitewater Ski Day:  Our trip package includes a day trip, on Thursday, to  Whitewater Mountain Resort.  The round-trip bus ride (about 90 minutes each way) is included in the trip package, but the Whitewater lift ticket is an optional add-on, recognizing that some participants – particularly those with an Ikon Pass – might prefer to just ski every day at Red Mountain.  The one-day lift-ticket cost is:

        • $125 (Adult)
        • $110 (65+ Senior)

        Whitewater is known for its powder. (See video.)

        Cat Skiing:  A day of cat skiing may be an option at Big Red Cats:  Big Red Cats is all about putting a powder smile on your face!  Spanning across 8 peaks, our 20,000 acres of terrain offers some of the best glade and tree skiing in the world! The variety of our terrain enables us to offer different trip levels for Expert, Advanced and Intermediate skiers, and riders.

        Ikon Pass Benefits:  If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, an Ikon Pass may be a better value than the available group lift tickets (see below); it may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer.

        • A Full Ikon Pass gives you 7 days at Red Mountain
        • An Ikon Base Pass gives you 5 days at Red Mountain

        Ikon Passes must be individually purchased (not through the club).  You may purchase Ikon Passes directly from Ikon (including discounted pricing available to military members and their dependents), but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

        If you'll be using an Ikon Pass, we must provide your pass number to the resort so that it counts towards our group lift ticket minimum purchase requirements.  Please enter your Ikon Pass number into your membership profile before registering for the trip, or provide it to the trip leader if you purchase (or renew) your pass subsequent to signing up.

        Group Lift Tickets:  Group lift tickets are available as an extra-cost option for skiers without an Ikon Pass. 

         Red Mountain
        Lift Ticket Options
        		5-Day
        (for price of 4)        		  6-Day
        (for price of 5)
         Adult  $490  $590
         Senior (65-74)
        		  $310  $370

        75+ seniors ski for free at Red Mountain

        Air Schedule:    Flights on Alaska Airlines(Subject to Change):

        OUTBOUND:   Saturday, February 20, 2027
        		  
         AS #1 Depart Washington Reagan National (DCA) 8:00 am  Arrive Seattle (SEA) 10:58  am
         AS #1505 Depart Seattle (SEA) 1:35 pm
        		  Arrive Spokane (GEG) 2:36  pm
        RETURN:     Saturday, February 27, 2027  
         AS #3004 Depart Spokane (GEG) 11:44 am  Arrive Seattle (SEA) 1:01 pm
         AS #2 Depart Seattle (SEA) 1:51 pm
        		  Arrive Reagan National (DCA) 9:59 pm

        Save $500 with a package without air tickets

        Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip has been "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning July 1.

        Trip Insurance:   Emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation insurance (not cancellation insurance) is included with your trip.  This is not cancellation coverage and will not provide any relief if you have to cancel from the trip before it begins, whether for medical or other reasons.  You may upgrade the coverage of this Basic Plan to include cancellation insurance by clicking on this link.  It will take you to a flyer describing the Basic Plan and the upgrade options available through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC:

        • The Option 2 cancellation plan provides all the benefits of the Basic Plan, but also covers you for cancelling for a number of basic reasons such as illness, injury or death to you or to your traveling companion/ roommate.  You must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion.
        • The Option 3 "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) plan provides all the benefits of the Option 2 plan, but also covers you for cancelling for any non-standard reason, or if you just don’t want to go, but you must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip.  If you cancel your trip for a non-standard reason, your refund will be limited to 75% of your insured trip cost.
        • If you upgrade your coverage with either option through Myra, prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.
        • If you purchase your own travel insurance, which includes emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation coverage, and inform your trip leader prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.  You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.

        To upgrade to “Cancel for Any Reason” insurance, you must contact Myra Altschuler at  myra@travelprotectors.com within 14 days from the date you write your first deposit check or make your first deposit by credit card.

        Payment Schedule:

         Red Mtn 2027  Initial Deposit
        		 September 8, 2026 December 1, 2026
         Basic Trip
        		  $800  $800  Balance
         Single Supplement
        		  $400  $400   Balance



        We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

        If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Tom Gallagher, 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079.  Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Tom) at a club meeting.

        Trip Leaders:  


            Jim McDonough
          jmcdono683@aol.com
        (410) 353-3557(c)


        Pat Riggs

        pat.riggs1@verizon.net

        (703) 615-2709 (c)

         

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      • Steamboat 2027

        • Sat, February 27, 2027
        • Sat, March 06, 2027
        • Colorado
        Register



        Feb 27 - Mar 6, 2027 - $3,250

        Listed price includes round-trip air.

        An IKON Trip with a lift ticket available as an extra-cost option.

        Steamboat excels at many things, but its snow coverage in early season is without peer.  A spectacular setting and over 3,000 skiable acres make Steamboat an internationally known winter ski resort.


        Our trip package includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) in the convenient Gravity Haus (formerly the Ptarmigan Inn) (sleep at 6,900 ft) with daily breakfast buffet, round-trip NONSTOP air from Washington Dulles into Hayden (details below) and ground transfers.



        Enjoy the custom comforts of a boutique hotel in a premium ski-in/ski-out location at the base of the Steamboat Gondola.  The fitness center, open from 6am to 9pm, offers a range of amenities including a fully-equipped fitness facility, sauna, and a heated outdoor pool and hot tub.  Pop by Unravel Coffee which emphasizes local sourcing and classic Americana, or wind down at the hotel's cozy on-site restaurant and bar, White Rabbit Tavern.


        Our thoughtfully designed rooms are furnished with two Queen beds. 

        Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,955 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

        Ikon Pass Benefits:  If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, an Ikon Pass may be a better value than the available group lift tickets (see below); it may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer.

        • A Full Ikon Pass gives you unlimited skiing at Steamboat.
        • An Ikon Base Pass gives you 5 days at Steamboat.

        Ikon Passes must be individually purchased (not through the club).  You may purchase Ikon Passes directly from Ikon, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

        If you'll be using an Ikon Pass, we must provide your pass number to the resort so that it counts towards our group lift ticket minimum purchase requirements.  Please enter your Ikon Pass number into your membership profile before registering for the trip, or provide it to the trip leader if you purchase (or renew) your pass subsequent to signing up.

        Group Lift Tickets:   Group lift tickets are available as an extra-cost option for skiers without an Ikon Pass:

        Group Lift Ticket Options
        		  5-Day  6-Day  1-Day
         All skiers age 13 & Older**
        		        $835        $1,000        $165

        **Steamboat does not offer a senior group ticket product. The available group lift ticket is a better value than the individual Steamboat senior lift ticket.  Children 12 and under ski free the same number of days as their parents when they purchase a 5 or more day adult lift ticket.  Offer is valid with one free child ticket per paid parent; limit two per family.  Parents must purchase a group lift ticket (not be using an Ikon Pass).

        Holders of an Ikon Base Pass may wish to purchase the 1-day ticket so they can ski every day, as those passes allow only 5 days of skiing at Steamboat.

        Air Schedule:  Flights on United Airlines (Subject to Change):

        OUTBOUND:     Saturday, February 27, 2027  
         UA #2169 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) 12:35 pm  Arrive Hayden (HDN) 3:04 pm
        RETURN:               Saturday, March 6, 2027  
         UA #2783 Depart Hayden (HDN) 4:06 pm
        		  Arrive Dulles (IAD) 9:49 pm
        Save $589 on the package without air

        Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning July 1.

        Payment Schedule:  

         Steamboat 2027  Initial Deposit
        		 September 8, 2026  December 8, 2026
         Basic Trip
        		 $1000  $1000  Balance
         Single Supplement
        		  $600 $600 Balance



        We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

        If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Tom Gallagher, 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079.  Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Tom) at a club meeting.

        Trip Leader:

        Steve Thompson
         stevethompsonva@gmail.com
        (703) 862-6535 (c)


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      • Drei Zinnen 2027

        • Fri, March 05, 2027
        • Sat, March 13, 2027
        • Italy
        Register


         Mar 5-13, 2027 - $4,420

        BRSC EUROFEST

        7 nights (Sat-Sat) in Drei Zinnen with daily breakfast and dinner.
        Listed price includes round-trip air.

        An IKON Trip with a lift ticket available as an extra-cost option

        Click for the Trip Flyer

        $810

        Optional 3-Night Post-Ski Extension to Verona, Italy
        Returns to the U.S. Tuesday, Mar 16

        The Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks) Ski Area is part of the Dolomiti Superski destination where skiing goes hand-in-hand with epic views that rise up around you in a jagged panorama of the magnificent UNESCO-protected Dolomites.  Parked up high in northern Italy, close to the border with Austria (Sud-Tirol), where some of the area’s most famed views surround you – the three grey monoliths known as the Three Peaks stand like sentries over your passage down the pistes.  With more than 115 kilometers of ski slopes and a mix of red, black and blue runs, the resort is a thing of beauty with perfectly maintained pistes that are ready when you are.  Even better, there are state-of-the-art cable cars and lifts which will sweep you right to the top of the mountain to start your day.  The perfectly organized and free ski transportation system carries you between five villages: Sexto, Innichen, Dobbianco, Neiderdorf and Prags.  Explore five mountains with well-designed ski connections between Helm, Stiergarten, Rotwand, Kreuzberg and Val Comelico.


        Our trip includes seven nights in the 4-star, ski-in/ski-out Bad Moos Aqua Spa Resort with daily breakfast and dinner; nonstop RT air (details below), and ground transfers. 


        Our inclusive package includes a breakfast buffet with a wide choice of food and organic products.  The sumptuous spread of fresh fruit, seeds and nuts lets you create a different muesli every day.  Light refreshments and fruit are available during the day in the spa area, and we will enjoy traditional afternoon snacks and drinks, and a five-course evening menu with a buffet of salads and starters. The weekly dessert buffets are legendary.

        A ski-in/ski-out hotel, Bad Moos is surrounded by meadows and forests, at the entrance to the Tre Cime/Drei Zinnen nature park, which is part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site of the Dolomites.  It's a historic South Tyrolean wellness hotel which, with its own sulphurous mineral water spring, offers holistic health programs.  The bus stop to visit nearby villages is right in front of the hotel, or you could take a pleasant 15-minute walk to the village of Moso.


        The resort’s wellness and spa area includes an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor jacuzzi, and a spacious relaxation zone.  The fitness center is equipped with Nautilus and Technogym equipment, gym balls, weights, resistance bands and other facilities. 

        Our block of rooms is situated in two buildings, which we are offering at different price points, with priority for your preferred type based on your initial sign-up/deposit date.  NOTE:  If your preferred choice isn't available, the trip leader will contact you to discuss your options, and will adjust your invoice accordingly:

        • Residence Building:  This above-listed price is for double occupancy in the Bad Moos Residence Building, which is connected by underground walkway to the main building via the Soma & Anima Spa.  The rooms have just one bed, so are best suited for couples.  You must identify your roommate when you sign up for the trip.
        • Main Building:  Offered at a $240 premium, these rooms have two twin beds and are best suited for pairs of singles.
        • Single Rooms:  We have a limited number of rooms for single occupancy, in the Main Building, at a $510 premium.

        BRSC Eurofest Features:  The trip includes several events as a feature of being the Blue Ridge Ski Council's annual Eurofest trip including:

        • Welcome Reception – Rifugio Monte Elmo - Helm Restaurant - Taste of the Dolomites 4-course dinner with wine, DJ.  Note:  Non-skiers must buy a lift ticket (est.cost $35) to ride to the event.
        • Farewell Reception – Monte Braranci - Ride the chairlift from San Candido up to 1,493 meters and enjoy an unforgettable evening in a cozy mountain hut.  Savor the authentic flavors of South Tyrol in a warm and rustic atmosphere, surrounded by moonlit peaks and live music.  A mountain farewell that warms the heart.  Note:  Non-skiers must buy a lift ticket (est.cost $35) to ride to the event.

        Optional Day Tours:  Prices subject to change.

        • Day in Cortina – Includes lunch at Ristorante Col Druscié for both skiers and non-skiers:  At 1778m altitude, offers one of the most spectacular views of the Ampezzo Valley and the Dolomites. 
          • Skiers – Ikon Passes and Dolomiti SuperSki Lift Tickets both accepted.  Includes guided ski tour.  $120
          • Non-Skiers – Leisure day with free time to stroll around the village.  Cortina d'Ampezzo, commonly referred to as Cortina, is a town in the heart of the southern Dolomitic Alps in the Veneto region of Northern Italy.  Situated on the Boîte river, in an alpine valley, it is a winter sport resort known for its skiing trails, scenery, accommodation, shops and après ski scene, and its jet set and aristocratic European crowd.  $145 (includes lift ticket to get to lunch venue)
        • Bressanone with the Novacella Abbey:  (Description with photos)
          Brixen (Bressanone in Italian) is a lovely town North-East of Bolzano.  It's the most ancient town in South Tyrol, with over 1000 years of history, once the seat of an ecclesiastical principate.  A 90-minute guided tour of will delve into the city's history           – the old city with the Minor and Major Porticoes, the Cathedral and the cloister, the courtyard of the Bishop's Palace, and the Bishop's Garden.  After free time for lunch, we'll have a guided tour of the Augustinian Canons’ Monastery of Novacella including the Basilica, cloister and Library.  Included is a tutored wine tasting of 4 wines at the Abbazia di Novacella winery, among the oldest active wineries in the world.  $100

        • Explore South Tyrol with Ease - and for Free:  Guests receive the Südtirol Guest Pass for free, offering unlimited public transportation (local buses and trains) across the region.  Download the digital Südtirol Guest Pass, which you will receive from your accommodation and you are ready to go.  Or, you can request a printed copy from the hotel.

        • Catch the Ski Pustertal Express to Kronplatz Ski Resort:  The Kronplatz ski resort is just a few steps from the train station.  You could visit the town of San Candido/Innichen with its vibrant pedestrian zone, lined with shops, boutiques and cafés.  From the town of Dobbiaco/Toblach you can view the Three Peaks, walk around Lake Cobbiaco, or follow in Gustav Mahler's footsteps to his historic composers' cottage.  The town of Brunico/Bruneck lies right in the middle of the Pustertal Valley at the foot of the Kronplatz, featuring historic castles and museums, shopping, and great restaurants and cafés.  Lago di Braies/The Braies Lake is known for its beauty and deep-rooted agricultural heritage.

        Ikon Pass Benefits:  If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, an Ikon Pass may be a better value than the available resort lift tickets (see below); it may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer.  Ikon Passes are accepted at all of the Dolomiti SuperSki resorts.

        • A Full Ikon Pass gives you 7 days at Drei Zinnen
        • An Ikon Base Pass gives you 5 days
        • Note:  Skiers using an Ikon Pass will need to purchase
          the required liability insurance (more below).

        Ikon Passes must be individually purchased (not through the club).  You may purchase Ikon Passes directly from Ikon (including discounted pricing available to military members and their dependents), but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

        Dolomiti SuperSki Lift Tickets:  Dolomiti SuperSki lift tickets are available through the club as an extra-cost option for skiers without an Ikon Pass.  Note:  Prices are estimates based on an anticipated increase from 2026 pricing.  Invoices will be adjusted once 2027 prices are confirmed, for skiers already signed up. 

        Dolomiti SuperSki Options
        (To Be Confirmed for 2027)


        4 Day*

        5 of 6 Day        		 6 Day
         Adult  $450  $585 $610
         Senior (65+)
        		  $410  $535 $555

        Prices are estimated and include the required liability insurance.
        *        Note:  The 4-day tickets must be used on consecutive days.

        Liability Insurance Required:  All skiers must have third-party liability insurance to ski in Italy, as explained on this website.  This insurance will be included with the Domomiti SuperSki lift tickets purchased through the club, but skiers using an IKON Pass must buy this coverage, either online or at the resort. 

        Verona Option - $810

        3-Night Post-Skiing Extension in Verona
        Returns to the U.S. Tuesday, March 16th

        Click for the Descriptive Trip Flyer



        Verona is a city in northern Italy's Veneto region with a medieval old town built between the meandering Adige River.  It's famous for being the setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.  A fourteenth century residence with a tiny balcony overlooking a courtyard is said to be Juliet's House.  The Verona Arena is a huge first century amphitheater which currently hosts concerts and large scale opera performances.


        The extension includes three nights (Sat-Tue) in the four-star, boutique, Hotel Firenze Verona (or a similar hotel) with daily buffet breakfast.  Known for value and comfort, and just a 10-minute walk to the Verona Arena and rain station, Hotel Firenze is ...  Porterage is included for one piece of luggage.  Local English-speaking guides are provided, with audio headsets, throughout the excursion. 


        Itinerary:  The extension includes: (subject to change):

        • Saturday Mar 13 – Transfer from Sesto to Verona with a stop and two-hour private walking tour in Bolzano.  Free time at leisure for lunch.  Dinner on our own.
        • Sunday, Mar 14 - Excursion to Valeggio with Tortellini lunch and Sirmione on Lake Garda.  Two-hour private walking tour of Sirmione.  Free time in Sirmione.  Drive back to hotel in Verona; dinner on our own.
        • Monday, Mar 15 – Two-hour private walking tour in Verona and a private coach transfer to visit the Valpolicella winery with wine tasting.  Dinner on our own in Verona.
        • Tuesday, Mar 16 – Private coach transfer from Verona hotel to Venice Airport (about a 90-minute ride) for our flight back to the U.S.

        Single Rooms:  Listed cost is for double occupancy.  A limited number of rooms may be available for single occupancy for an additional $290.

        Air Schedule:  Flights on Lufthansa (LH) & Air Dolomiti (EN):
                                               (Subject to change)

                  Main (Ski-Only) Group           

         OUTBOUND - Friday, March 5, 2027
          LH #419 Depart Dulles (IAD) 6:00 pm  Arrive Frankfurt (FRA) 7:40 am Saturday
          LH #326 Depart FRA 11:55 am (March 6)  Arrive Venice (VCE) 1:10 pm
         RETURN - Saturday, March 13, 2027  
          EN #1925 Depart Venice (VCE) 1:30 pm   Arrive Munich (MUC) 2:30 pm
          LH #414 Depart Munich (MUC) 4:55 pm   Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 8:05 pm


        Save $1338 with a package without air tickets

                  Verona Extension Group           
         OUTBOUND - Friday, March 5, 2027
          LH #419 Depart Dulles (IAD) 6:00 pm   Arrive Frankfurt (FRA) 7:40 am Saturday
          LH #326 Depart FRA 11:55 am (March 6)   Arrive Venice (VCE) 1:10 pm
         RETURN - Tuesday, March 16, 2027
          EN #1925 Depart Venice (VCE) 1:00 pm   Arrive Munich (MUC) 2:00 pm
          LH #414 Depart Munich (MUC) 4:55 pm   Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 9:05 pm


        Save $1298 with a package without air tickets

        Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti are both in the Star Alliance.  Provide your United Airlines Mileage Plus frequent flier number to have your miles credited to your account.

        Membership Requirement:   Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip has been "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning July 1.

        Trip Insurance:  Emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation insurance (not cancellation insurance) is included.  Note that this is not cancellation coverage and will not provide any relief if you have to cancel from the trip before it begins, whether for medical or other reasons.  You may upgrade your coverage to include cancellation insurance by clicking on this link. It will take you to a flyer describing the options available through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC:

        • The Option 2 cancellation plan provides all the benefits of the Basic Plan, but also covers you for cancelling for a number of basic reasons such as illness, injury or death to you or to your traveling companion/roommate.  You must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion.
        • The Option 3 "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) plan provides all the benefits of the Option 2 plan, but also covers you for cancelling for any non-standard reason, or if you just don’t want to go, but you must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip.  If you cancel your trip for a non-standard reason, your refund will be limited to 75% of your insured trip cost.
        • If you upgrade your coverage with either option through Myra, prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.
        • If you purchase your own travel insurance, which includes emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation coverage, and inform your trip leader prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.  You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.

        To upgrade to “Cancel for Any Reason” insurance, you must contact Myra Altschuler at  myra@travelprotectors.com within 14 days from the date you write your first deposit check or make your first deposit by credit card.

        Payment Schedule:

         Drei Zinnen 2027  Initial Deposit

        October 13, 2026

        		  January 1, 2027
         Basic Trip
        		  $1500  $1500  Balance
         Single Supplment  $200 $200
        		   Balance
         Verona Extension
        		  $300  $300  Balance



        We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

        If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Tom Gallagher, 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079.  Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Tom) at a club meeting.

        Trip Leaders:

        Susie Pumphrey
        wachtraum@msn.com
        703-691-3944 (h)
        571-224-4512 (c)



        Brian Sundin

        sundin4@yahoo.com

        503-828-2841 (c)





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      • Vail 2027

        • Sun, March 14, 2027
        • Sun, March 21, 2027
        • Colorado
        Register


        Mar 14-21, 2027 (Sun-Sun)

        $2,795

        Listed price includes $600 estimate for round-trip air.
        Invoices will be adjusted, once air is confirmed, for those already signed up. 
        Lift ticket         not included. Epic Pass of some type recommended (more below).

        With 5,300+ acres, Vail is the largest ski resort in Colorado and 2nd only to Big Sky as the largest single-mountain resort in North America.  With its iconic peaks and legendary back bowls, Vail is not just a mountain... it’s like nothing on Earth!  Carve your own path through the resort’s wide-open groomers and endless legendary terrain.  See why Forbes magazine named Vail as one of the best ski resorts in Colorado:

        As Colorado’s largest mountain resort, Vail is a bucket list ski experience for a reason. Over 5,300 acres of ski and snowboard terrain, including some world-renowned back bowls, makes this a popular destination for ski lovers of all kinds (the terrain is seemingly endless). But Vail also has more to offer beyond just a stellar experience on the slopes. The picturesque locale has all the charm of a European ski town, with cobblestone streets, a Bavarian-themed village with plenty of glittering trees and luxury restaurants at every turn. 


        Tivoli Lodge

        Our trip package includes seven nights (Sun-Sun) in the Tivoli Lodge (hotel rooms) (sleep at about 8,200 ft) with daily full buffet breakfast, RT Non-stop air from Washington to Denver (details below), and ground transfers.

        The Tivoli Lodge is located conveniently — within a block of Gondola One and just a short walk to Vail Village with its unique shops, restaurants, and galleries.  It's perfectly located right on the free Town Shuttle route, providing easy access to explore Vail Village and Lionshead.


        Amenities include an on-site fitness center with a Peloton Bike and a mountainside outdoor hot tub and fire pit, both with breath-taking views.


        Rooms:  The Tivoli's rooms are impeccably appointed with fine linens, flat screen televisions, plush robes, mini-refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.  We're offering two categories of rooms, at different price points, with priority for your preferred type based on your initial sign-up/deposit date:

        • The above-listed price ($2,795) is per-person for double occupancy in a Village View room (approx 320 sq ft), which has one King bed or two Double beds.  (King bed by request, and subject to availability.)
        • The larger Mountain View rooms (approx. 420 sq ft) have one King bed or two Queen beds, at an additional $445 per-person cost.  (King bed by request, and subject to availability.)

        NOTE:  If  your preferred choice isn't available, the trip leader will – after confirming with you – make an adjustment to your invoice.  You can explore the features and amenities of the various room types on this link.

        Single Rooms:  Listed prices are per-person for double occupancy.  If you want a room to yourself, the Single Supplement is an additional $1,225 in a Village View room or $2,125 in a Mountain View room.

        Breakfast Buffet:  Our daily American-style breakfast buffet includes omelets, eggs, bacon or sausage, a variety of breads and sweets, fresh fruits, granola, oatmeal, and more.


        Brown Hound Lounge

        Whether you're looking to unwind from your day or just relax with friends, the Tivoli's Brown Hound Lounge is a legendary place to be.  Adjacent to the Tivoli's stunning lobby, it offers a bountifully stocked bar, cozy and inviting overstuffed chairs and leather sofas, as well as towering views of Vail Mountain and surrounding peaks.

        Lift Tickets:  Lift tickets are not included in the trip package, as Vail Resorts does not offer group lift tickets.  Epic Passes, which must be individually purchased (not through the club), provide the best value.

        Epic Passes:  Participants are encouraged to purchase an Epic Pass product of some type early-on.  The following options would cover your skiing for the trip; prices shown are as of March 2026 when 2026-27 pass sales began, but will increase in the ensuing months, and will be unavailable after early December:

        • A "full" Epic Pass ($1,089)
        • Military Epic Pass – Active/Retired ($215); Veteran ($620)
        • Epic Day Pass (the non-holiday-rate for an "all resort" pass)
          – ($527 for 5 days; $602 for 6 days)
        • Epic Local Pass ($809)
        • Tahoe Local Pass ($685) - 5 days total at The Rockies

        You may purchase Epic Passes directly from Vail Resorts, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the various options available, including promotional offers from our tour operators.  They offer all except the military passes, which must be purchased directly from Vail Resorts.

        Air Schedule:  Flights on United Airlines (subject to change):  To Be Confirmed

        OUTBOUND:  Sunday, March 14, 2027  
         UA #xxx Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) x:xx am
        		  Arrive Denver (DEN) x:xx pm
        RETURN:        Sunday, March 21, 2027
        		  
         UA #xxx Depart Denver (DEN) x:xx pm
        		  Arrive IAD x:xx pm

        Save $600 (the estimated air cost) with a package without air tickets

        Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning July 1.

        Payment Schedule:

        Vail 2027  Initial Deposit
        		  October 1, 2026  December 1, 2026
         Basic Trip
        		  $900  $900  Balance
         Single Supplement
        		 $400  $400  Balance



        We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

        If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Tom Gallagher, 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079.  Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Tom) at a club meeting.

        Trip Leaders:

        Dave Olsen
        pscracer@yahoo.com
        (301) 579-2749 (h)
        (301) 807-0918 (c)



        Mark Shuster
        psc4mark@gmail.com
        (703) 875-0356 (h)
        (571) 235-5430 (c)

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      • Scotland Revealed: Legends, Lochs & Highland Landscapes

        • Fri, May 14, 2027
        • Fri, May 28, 2027
        • Scotland
        Register

        Space open for a single male to share a room. Otherwise the trip Is listed as full at OAT but we may be able to get a room for you.  Contact Susie for instructions



        Scotland Revealed: Legends, Lochs & Highlands

         May 14 - 28, 2027

        15 days - from $7945

        In the late spring of 2027 the PSC will be going to Scotland.

          Join Susie and Peter on another P & P trip. 

        It's not just a trip.  It's an adventure!

        Scotland Revealed:  Legends, Lochs &                           Highland Landscapes 

                     click here>>>> Scotland Flyer

        Includes international airfare from Washington D.C., airport transfers, government taxes, fees and airline fuel charges.  All land transportation.  Accommodations for 13 nights.  26 meals - 13 daily breakfasts, 5 lunches and 8 dinners - includes 1 Home Hosted Meal.  7 small group activities.  Services of our local OAT Trip Experience Leader, gratuities for local guides, drivers and luggage porters.   Susie and Peter are going on the May 14-28 trip only..             

        Sign-Up Procedure:

        In order to sign up, you need to do the following (single rooms are limited; ask about Roommate Matching Service):

        1. Call Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) at 1-800-955-1925 (Monday-Saturday, 9AM-7PM EST).

        2. Tell the travel counselor that you want to sign up for G7-27957- Scotland Revealed with the Pentagon Ski Club.

        3. Mention the group code: G7-27957. Otherwise you might end up on a different group trip.

        4. Make your $500 deposit. You can use any credit card except AE. Learn about Good Buy discounts.

        5. You can also purchase the optional travel protection plan (insurance). This is not required and totally up to you.

        6. After signing up with O.A.T. register with PSC.

        7. Trip is limited to 20 people.  Act Now.


        Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip. 

        Trip Insurance:   There is no travel insurance provided by the club.  We encourage you to obtain trip insurance from OAT (as mentioned above); through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC (703-443-9055, myra@travelprotectors.com); or from a provider of your choice.   

        Trip Leaders: 

        Susie Pumphrey
        wachtraum@msn.com
        3138 Concord Circle
        Fairfax, VA 22030
        703-691-3944(h)
        571-224-4512(c)

        Peter Porton
        peter.porton@gmail.com
        11918 Moss Point Lane
        Reston, VA 20194
        703-471-7791(h)


        P&P Trips:  It's not just a Trip but an Adventure

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