Welcome to Lone Star Skiers! Created in 1982 as a "Non-Profit, Membership-Owned and Operated Ski and Social Club". Providing our members with affordable ski destinations, summer vacations, non-ski sporting events, social activities and unique functions year-round. Check out our website, trip destinations, upcoming events on our Calendar and join our "ski family"! We hope to see you soon!
August Happy Hour,
Trip Signup and Quarterly Meeting!! Join us Tuesday the 10th
Blue Mesa Grill
Hosted by LSS TSC Officers
Village on the Parkway 5100 Beltline Suite 500 Addison, 972-934-0165 (Located on the South East Corner of Dallas North Tollway & Beltline)
Complimentary Quesadillas and Happy Hour Drink Specials
LSS OFFICER'S CORNER
Greetings from your President Dennis Cuccia
Lone Star Skiers is a member-owned entity that has been in existence for over 25 years. Our membership is fast approaching over 300 active and social individuals who love to ski, cycle, dine out and who are known throughout ourcommunity as a fun loving group of people. As your new President, and on behalf of your newly elected Board of Directors, we are excited about the coming year and have been hard at work planning an exciting slate of ski trips, as well as a variety of other social activities.
Your new Board is looking forward to improving the usability of the website and including live links to all of our ski destinations, easy to use instructions to sign up for ski trips, and interesting articles and information to draw both members and visitors to our terrific website.
To those of you who are “visitors” to our site, take the time to browse and learn more about Lone Star Skiers, the “Best Little Ski Club in Texas ”!
Communication is important to all of us who serve on YOUR Board!!
Ok gang, if you haven't renewed your membership, now is the TIME. Trip sign-up day is just a few weeks away! The 2010-11 ski season has an exciting slate of trips. We have 6 short trips and 3 long trips, plus a summer cruise! With tons of fun including happy hours and a load of new activities, don't get left out. Click on "Membership" at the top of the website and you will be good to go. Join LSS at the Dallas World Aquarium
August 21st, 1PM. Sign up by August 15th for this special event. See details in the July Newsletter p.12
A Trip of a Lifetime
Egypt is the cradle of civilization, the land of religions and the gateway to Africa, but above all, Egypt is the gift of the Nile. Visit the ancient splendors of the Pharaohs, the early glories of Christianity and the masterpieces of Islam, and explore its seas which have some of the most beautiful seafloors in the world, as well as its deserts which have been isolated from the fertility of the Nile. Join Lone Star Skiers as we explore this ancient land on a four night river cruise of the upper Nile to tour the Valley of the Kings, and a four night stay in Cairo to visit the ancient Pyramids and the cities of Cairo and Alexandria.
MAIN TRIP:
CAIRO AND NILE RIVER CRUISE -SUN SEPT 25th/ MON OCT 4th2010
TSC Summer Expedition ALASKAN CRUISE September 6-13, 2011
Trip Directors Needed!
It's FUN! It's EXCITING! You too can be a Trip Director! Great trips need great leaders and those come from our members! Check out our Standing Rules for more details or contact the VP of Trips if you have questions. To apply, just complete the online TD Application. Trip Directors are needed for our 2010-2011 trips so please apply NOW!
Sun & Ski Sports has locations in Dallas, Grapevine, and Arlington.
Ski Tips
Ski Tips
Always keep your chin level with the ground. When you do this, it forces your vision ahead without necessarily focusing it on any one thing in particular. Doing this while skiing allows you to relax and ski with confidence and grace. Many people practice looking forward by focusing on a tree or sign far down the hill. While this does keep the eyes from their usual position of 6 inches ahead of the tips, looking forward is an active process, not a “set it and forget it” eye focus. If you continue to look at the next bump or rock or tree in your line until you get there, you may be surprised and unprepared for what comes after. Try to look for the turn after next. You should be constantly scanning ahead and never fixating on any one spot. Next time you catch air, think before you go: “look through the landing.” Instead of focusing on the landing spot, keep your chin up and your eyes moving past the landing zone. That way you can be planning your next turn even as your feet touch down. When you look ahead constantly rather than periodically, it gives your body much more time to react. Suddenly scary, technical lines seem easier, and instead of skiing one turn at a time, you can smoothly link turns. by Elianne Furtney
Equipment Tips
Ski Boot Reviews: Ray Rice, 20 year employee and manager for Surefoot, offers this guide to the best ski boot brands of the season.
Atomic offers many options - five series and over 50 models - with many color choices. The number following the Atomic model name refers to the flex resistance when bending the ankle, on average 150-120 is stiff, 110-90 is average, and 80-50 is soft. Atomic says by allowing the boot to flex in the middle of the foot it increases sensitivity and performance.
Lange offers top of the line products. In all 33 ski boot models and throughout the entire line Lange has dedicated performance first. Lange starts with a new shell shape, which is more upright in the World Cup 160 race ski boot at 92mm. They follow with Super Comp (140). All of these boots are excellent choices because of the performance fit in the heel and ankle pocket. The type of plastic used makes a big difference to how these boots ski better than most.
Travel Tips
EVERYTHING should go on a Packing Checklist!
"I would never forget important items like my passport or plane tickets." WRONG! It is best to make a checklist of everything days in advance. When you are in a rush it is easy to forget your carry-on or passport on the kitchen table. I have a checklist of every item from clothing & personals to equipment. Click here to see an example Packing List for a Ski Trip. Add to this and create your own! Check out this great site with Travel Tips
Lone Star Skiers are members of theTexas Ski Council (TSC)
What is the TSC? The TSC is a non-profit volunteer organization with member clubs throughout Texas. Their purpose is to promote individual and group interest in skiing and snowboarding.
Why the TSC? The TSC is able to secure economical group travel discounts at some great ski & travel destinations around the world. Lone Star Skiers have made many friends from other member clubs as a result of our participation in the TSC Trips each year. Fun, great prices, premiere destinations and making new friends is what it's all about!
