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Post-Labor Day task #1 - Time to get your Ski house for the winter.   Message List  
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Hiya Everyone,
 
Don't shoot the messenger, but if you haven't noticed it's been a bit cooler than usual lately.
That means one thing - Where am I staying this winter?
 
We've got a HUGE selection of houses available - http://www.ski-nyc.com/SkiHouses/SkiHouses.htm
 
And next week - stay tuned for details about our upcoming general meetings and discount lift tickets.
 
In the meantime, see you tomorrow night at First Thursday - er... Wednesday...
 


9/07/05 -  First Thursday @  The Maritime Hotel
9/10/05 -  Rock Climbing @  Shawangunk Ridge
9/11/05 -  Hike and Swim @  
Harriman State Park
9/17 and 18/05 -  Champagne Sail into New York's Upper Bay
9/24-25/05 -  Weekend in the country on private 
25 acre Estate
9/24/05 -  Ya Gotta Live sponsors Latin Nights
9/30-10/2/05 -  Whitewater Rafting @ Class 5 Rapids in West Virginia
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Hey - Did you know about our Bulletin Board?
 
You can even post info about your ski houses or look for rides to the slopes!
 
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STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING INFO ABOUT OUR GENERAL MEETINGS
 
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Member Sponsored Events:
 
First Thursday (Okay it's a Wednesday) - Sept 7th
 
The next 1st Thursday will be moved to Wednesday, September 7 because of the
Labor Day Holiday. 

We are going to The Maritime Hotel -- South Cabana Bar.  It is an outdoor
bar with coverage.  The address is 88 Ninth Avenue.  It is on the North East
corner of 16th Street and 9th Avenue.  Walk up two flights of steps to the
South Cabana Bar.  The bar opens at 7:00.  If you get there before 7:00, the
Cafe bar one flight up will be open.  The Cafe bar serves food the Cabana
bar does not serve food.

There will be a reduced priced beer for anybody with a button.

Hope to see you there.

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The Calendar of Events - Dynamic Outdoors

Upcoming Events:  Contact igor@...

Rock Climbing at the Famous Shawangunk Ridge
Saturday,  September 10
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Dynamic Outdoors will join forces with High Angle Adventures to bring you this spectacular outing...

Learn to Rock Climb,  or advance your existing skills in the famous "Gunks", located in the Minnewaska State Park, Up State New York.

Fully insured, licensed, and accredited instructors will prepare you to scale the walls of the Shawangunk with full professional equipment.
Under highly qualified supervision you will learn to move on the rocks, climb and belay, and understand the required safety and back up procedures.

Insurance coverage and AMGA certification of our guides available upon request. 
Trip Capacity:  16 participants
 

Cost:  $140   This will include transportation, instructions and training, and all necessary equipment;
helmets, harness, shoes !! 
and instruction. (Does not include $10 park fee)
(Also, please bring lunch, picnic, sandwiches, and plenty of water, gatorade, etc.)

Meeting:  Upper West Side
Departure:    7.00 am       (a bit early, yes I know, but you want to make it a full day experience !!)
Return:         ca. 6.30 pm 
Questions / RSVP:  Teresa@...  
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Hike and Swim in the Harriman Highlands
Sunday, September 11              (a day in nature, maybe just be the right thing)
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Come join us for a day in the wilderness of the Harriman Highlands. 
This is a moderate / light hike - with options to make it more challenging for advance hikers - to the White Cliff Overlook.  Hike will then continue passed the Black Ash Swamp to the sacred grounds of Skenonto for a lunch break / picnic and swim.

L
ong loop for advanced and shorter loop for intermediate hikers both available and guided...
For a fun and invigorating day in nature...

Departure: 9:00 am;  Transportation provided !
Pick-up Locations: UES, UWS, and Union Square

Returning appx: 6.00 pm
Price:  $45 -  Will include transportation, water, Gatorade, beer !! and some snacks for the way back...
Questions / RSVP: Teresa@...  
Or Isar at Isar@... 
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Champagne Sail into New York's Upper Bay and Harbor
Sail A:  Saturday, September 17
Sail B:  Sunday, September 18
 
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Join us, as we sail as far as far out and under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge...
Passing by the Statue of Liberty...    
hands-on sailing adventure...
Launching from Pier 63, West 23rd Street...

Either sit back, relax, and enjoy the breeze in your face, or help the captain raise the sails
and steer the boat
(you will be on the wheel), and learn about gibing and tacking.

Open Bar/ Drinks provided:
Champagne, Wine, Beer... !!

Meeting / Departure:
12.00 noon West 23rd Street, Pier 63
12.30 pm leaving the docks
3.30 pm returning (appx)
Cost: $65

Questions / RSVP:  SailRSVP@...  
Or Isar at Isar@... 
Looking forward to having you on board...  


A Dynamic w/e in the country on our private 25 acre Estate 
Saturday and Sunday,  September 24/25
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Spend the w/e away from the city and enjoy all the amenities of a fabulous Mansion:
Heated outdoor pool for water games, incl. set up for water volleyball...
Tennis court, volleyball field, and evening entertainment/movie night in the in-house movie theater...
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Trip will include:
Round trip transportation (2 hour ride), plus room and board at the Mansion
BBQ at the pool, plus 3 more meals  (we will accommodate special meal requests)
Cost:  $175 

Space is limited to 12 people for this outing, so let me know ASAP if you'd like to come: 
Further questions / RSVP: Kelly@...   


Ya Gotta Live sponsors "Latin Nights"
Saturday, September 24

Benefiting Comedy Fights Cancer.
8.00 pm @ Home- 532 W 27th St (Between 10th and 11th)

Join us for this unique evening supporting "Comedy Fights Cancer" at HOME, a hot new venue. There will be cool raffles including Saturday Night Live and Conan O'Brien tickets,
Gourmet Food, Latin Dancing, Drink Specials and much more! Tickets are $20.00 in advance through paypal and $25.00 at door.

Please arrive before 10pm to take advantage of the evening and to guarantee admission.
For more information on Ya Gotta Live- go to
www.yagottalive.com
For more information on Comedy Fights Cancer organization- go to comedyfightscancer.org
Click here to purchase tickets online.- 
http://www.yagottalive.com/latin_tix.htm 
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White Water Rafting: Upper Gauley Super Challenge - Dam Release - Class V++
>>>  ... are you looking for an Adrenaline Rush ??  We've got one for you !!  <<<
Full Adventure w/e in West Virginia  -  Friday, Sep. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2
(Not for beginners !!) 
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Full w/e Adventure:
- Saturday Rafting
- Sunday Additional Activities: Rock Climb, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Hike, etc

$395  if you sign up before August 30th
$435  thereafter  
 
 
Departure Friday 3pm / 4pm / 5pm / 6pm
Returning Sunday evening, ca. 11.00 pm
Saturday rafting all day, class V++ !!
Sunday various optional activities: Horseback, Rock Climbing/ Rappelling, Mountain Biking, ATV's, and more...

Transport: Minivan or Suburban style SUV
Accommodations: 2 nights lodging in Country Inns (double occ.)
Includes: Saturday breakfast, lunch on the river and chicken BBQ dinner and Sunday breakfast

Trip Rating:  Super Triple F

Questions / RSVP:  Kelly@...  
Hope to have you on board... 

2005 International Expeditions:
Greece                                       September 23 to October 2 
-  Costa Rica, Surf & Turf           November 19 to 27, 2005
-  St. Anton, Skiing in Austria      February 3 to 11, 2006
-  Patagonia, Chile & Argentina  February 16 to 27, 2006
-  Belize / Guatemala                    March, 2006   



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