Empire Skate Club is reorganizing its ski trips to Hunter Mountain. Come
out for a fun day of skiing and riding. Bus trips are available through the
Princeton Ski Shop. We have organized a couple of official "Empire" ski/ride
dates. This is a great opportunity if you always wanted to learn to ski or
ride. There are beginner packages available that include lower Mountain lift
ticket, group lesson and equipment rental.
Date: Sunday January 22, 2006
Meet: Princeton Ski Shop
21 East 22nd St
New York, NY 10010
P: 212-228-4400
6:00AM Sharp

Times Meet at Princeton Ski Shop 6:00AM Sharp
Leave Hunter about 4:30PM
Arrive NYC about 7:30PM

Cost: Bus and Lift Ticket $64.95 Empire
discount $59.95
(with card)
Bus only (no lift ticket) $29.95
Rentals $28.00 Pay for rentals at
Princeton and get fitted at Hunter
Beginner Package $79.95


You must register at the store before the day of the trip, no
registration or money will be exchanged the day of the trip. To guarantee a
seat on the bus you should register by Wednesday of that week.
Bring snacks for the bus ride as they no longer provide any coffee or
food.
At Hunter we will gather in the lodge in the back, look for the helium
balloon.

For more information contact Empire member Pete Lux 845 800 0999 As
at all Empire official events, please remember that you ski or ride at your own
risk
Some tips to help you enjoy your day, it is best to avoid wearing jeans
Wet and cold jeans stay wet and cold a long time. Layering is the key.
Pants: Un-insulated wind or rain pants and sweatpants under them can
approximate insulated ski pants. Nylon running pants can break the wind, but
sweat pants and/or long underwear under them are essential. By the way, don't
tuck your pants into your boots. Ski pants are designed to fit over the tops of
your boots. The only things that go inside your boots are your feet and your
socks. A note for boarders: snowboard-specific pants that have extra padding
and waterproofing in all the right places are a good idea. Boarders spend more
time sitting on the snow than do skiers. It's the nature of the sport, even for
advanced riders. Good pants are invaluable!
Tops: A long-sleeved shirt (a turtle neck is a great idea) with a sweater
and medium weight jacket offers a variety of options should the temperature
change. On very cold days, a layer of long underwear worn on the upper body is
a great insulator and may always be removed if conditions warrant. A ski jacket
with armpit vents can be very effective at regulating body temperature.
Headgear: Cover your head! Your body loses 80% of its heat through your
head. A hat is essential! A warm wool or fleece hat is ideal. Don't sweat "hat
hair".... you can fix it after the last run and before you head out for drinks
and dinner.
Socks: Wear one pair of light to medium weight socks! Your boots are
designed to keep you warm. Don't cut off circulation to your toes or start your
feet sweating with heavy socks.
Gloves/Mittens: Personal preference rules here. Generally, mittens are
warmer but restrict dexterity. Glove liners (available in our shop) are a
viable option for some. Boarders tend to prefer long, waterproof mittens.
Handwarmers (also available in our shop) are single-use pouches that produce
heat for several hours and are used inside gloves or mittens.
Neckwear: Leave the long woolen scarf your grandmother knit for you at
home. It's a potential hazard. You're much better off with a neck warmer, a
non-allergenic fleece tube that slips over the head and keeps your neck toasty
warm. This wonderful, inexpensive piece of apparel is actually long enough to
be pulled up to cover your chin, mouth, and nose.
Extreme Cold: Insulated long underwear is priceless. The best ones are
made of high-tech synthetic materials, but inexpensive cotton-poly blends work
fine as well.
Accessories: Goggles protect your eyes from the sun and from the wind.
Sunglasses are helpful, but don't block the wind. Tearing eyes and cold
temperatures are not a fun mix. On nice days, headbands are less fuss than a
hat. Sunscreen and lip balm are recommended.



Peter Lux815 Washington StreetHoboken NJ 07030845 800 0999peter@...

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