Schenectady Wintersports Club upcoming events

Winter Expo 2026 (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Winter Expo 2026

More information forthcoming

MVHC Annual Thanksgiving Breakfast (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

97th ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

In 1929 the Mohawk Valley Hiking Club (MVHC) began a Thanksgiving Day Breakfast tradition at Walker’s Falls, which continued in 1930 at the Helderhills Lean-to and waterfalls on the Bozen Kill, part of the Christman Preserve.

This is a free event open to the PUBLIC. Pancakes served at 8:30 AM. Come earlier to enjoy an easy hike in the preserve.

IN 1930 W.W. CHRISTMAN “THE POET OF THE HELDERBERGS” MET WITH LEADERS OF MVHC, FORGING A COMMITMENT TO PRESERVE CHRISTMAN’S HOLDINGS IN WILLIAMS HOLLOW AS A WILDLIFE SANCTUARY – A PLACE TO REMAIN “FOREVER WILD”, DUBBED THE CHRISTMAN PRESERVE. A DEDICATION PLAQUE TOWARDS THAT END REMAINS IN PLACE ON THE LAWN OF THE CHRISTMAN FARMHOUSE. MORE RECENTLY THE NATURE CONSERVANCY HAS CARED FOR THE PRESERVE. MVHC PLANTED 7,000 TREES ON THE PRESERVE IN 1931, NOW TOWERING 50-75 FEET PROVIDING AN ENJOYABLE NATURAL HABITAT.

CLEAN AIR, CLEAR WATERS, NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDLIFE THRIVE HERE

PANCAKES, SAUSAGE, COFFEE & HIKERS

LET’S KEEP IT ALIVE

For More information: Jim Schaefer

Early Season Ski Clinic @ Sugarbush 2026 (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Announcing the New

Early Season Ski Clinic

Dec 10 - Dec 13 , 2026!

This is the first time the SWC clinic will be held at the Sugarbush Mountain Resort! We are making this big change for several positive reasons:

Smaller classes: Maximum size of 8, minimum of 4
More instructors: Up to 5 for a group of 20
Lower price, high value: The clinic will cost only $285* each
Group lift tickets for those without an IKON pass are only $89/day
Free parking at the resort
Equipment rentals available at 20% off day-of pricing

When and Where? Thursday Dec 10 to Sunday Dec 13

What's the Plan? Kick off the weekend Thursday Night with a Welcome Party mixer at the SWC Clubhouse in Waterbury Center. Happy hour Friday après ski at Sugarbush bar

Where will we stay? Clinic lodging will be provided at the SWC Clubhouse in Waterbury Center, as a hosted weekend where full meals are available for purchase. For this event, roommates will be assigned at the SWC Clubhouse ($50pp/night) in order to accommodate as many skiers as possible. SWC membership enables access to the SWC ski house for the 2026-27 season.

Registration? Complete your registration through this announcement using the Register button. This form will be used to assign Clubhouse room reservations and calculate the full Clinic price, class assignments, and meals you wish to purchase. A separate invoice for Clubhouse lodging will be issued after your room is assigned.

How Much? Registration for the lessons and meals are charged through this event form. The ski clinic lesson price of $285 will include 12 hours of PSIA-certified instruction: Friday PM, Saturday AM and PM and Sunday AM. Dinners on Friday and Saturday night include, appetizers, main course and sides, and dessert for $25 pp. Room charges for the Clubhouse will be invoiced separately when rooms are assigned. Full payment is due by November 26. If you choose to pay by check, payment must be received at P.O. Box 2072, Wilton NY 12831 by November 26.

Lift tickets are not included in the Clinic price. If you want to purchase lift tickets please indicate the number you would like and SWC will include you in the group lift ticket purchase plan.

For questions, please contact Bill Romania or call 914-275-3727.

**Non-members of SWC will receive a complimentary one-year membership with access to the clubhouse.

Additional Sugarbush Information

SWC @ Sunday River 2027 (3 Jan 2027)

Sun, 03 Jan 2027 05:00:00 GMT

SWC members, join for a fun drive-up trip to Sunday River, Maine with accommodation at The Grand Summit Hotel ! This location has all the amenities of a full-service hotel and is right by the slopes. It's just minutes from the resort center and all activities, with ski-in/ski-out access to beginner terrain, making it perfect for everyone!

Lodging includes 5 nights accommodation at the hotel for the low price of $597 per person, double occupancy (Cash price). Credit card price is $614.91. Choose from a regular hotel room or a studio with kitchen.

Sunday River is an Ikon mountain, but if you do not have a pass, there is an option for discounted tickets through Sports America, our tour operator.

Space is limited so register HERE today! Questions? Please contact Rick at 518-337-6188. Not an SWC member? Join HERE.

Current pricing for Discounted ski tickets as of 4/20/2026:

2 Day Adult - $185

2 Day Senior - $142

3 Day Adult - $279

3 Day Senior - $208

4 Day Adult - $345

4 Day Senior - $266

5 Day Adult - $402

5 Day Senior - $311

SWC @ Telluride 2027 (16 Jan 2027)

Sat, 16 Jan 2027 05:00:00 GMT

PACKAGE PRICING: (includes Airfare)!

$2,265 Cash/ Check OR $2332.95 Credit

LODGING: 7 nights at Mountain Lodge, 2 bedroom suites, 4 guests - Ski in/ ski out. Welcome reception and social events.

AIRFARE: United Airlines, from Albany connecting through Denver to Montrose Regional Airport. Airport transfers.

SKI PASSES: Not included in the package. Discounted EPIC tickets are available if you do not have a yearly pass. Purchase these separately online NOW while they are available.

OPTIONAL ADD ONS: Travel Insurance, Upgrade to a Private Bedroom

Telluride Ski Resort offers over 2,000 skiable acres and 4,400 feet of vertical, with terrain for all levels — from gentle groomers to expert chutes. Despite its size and variety, it rarely feels crowded because of its remote location and limited lift lines. The setting is a dramatic box canyon surrounded by 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks. The views from the top of the mountain are some of the most stunning in North America.

The town of Telluride is a National Historic Landmark, full of Old West charm, with no chain stores and a walkable layout. The free gondola connects it to Mountain Village, offering a unique and scenic commute. You’ll see all types of people It feels like a real community, not just a resort town.

Thanks to its high elevation and dry Colorado air, Telluride gets over 300 inches of snow annually — and it’s often light, fluffy powder that skiers dream of. Storms stick to the San Juans and reward those who make the journey.

Beginners can enjoy wide-open, scenic runs, while advanced skiers have access to challenging terrain like Revelation Bowl, Gold Hill, and hike-to terrain like Palmyra Peak. It’s a true playground for every level.

..Just people who love the mountains!

For more information, please contact Michelle or at 518-316-4313.

STRIDE 100k Challenge (22 Feb 2027)

Mon, 22 Feb 2027 13:00:00 GMT

SWC @ Switzerland (26 Feb 2027)

Fri, 26 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

PACKAGE PRICING: (includes Airfare)!

$3,390 Check OR $3,491.70 Credit

Included in the Package Price $3,390:

Round trip airfare between Albany and Zurich

Round trip private group transfer between Zurich and Grindelwald

7 Nights lodging at The Derby Swiss Hotel, standard double room, 2 guests per unit

Lift package - 6 Day Jungfrau Lift Ticket, Includes cable cars, lifts, public buses, local train and discount on Top of Europe Experience Pass)

Meals - Daily Breakfast and dinner is included.

Optional Add-Ons:

Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Upgrade to Private Bedrooms

Equipment Rentals

SWC is proud to offer a truly awesome ski trip to Grindelwald, Switzerland. Grindelwald is one of those places that makes you fall in love with skiing all over again — whether it's your first season or your fiftieth. Tucked into a valley beneath the iconic Eiger, this charming Swiss village is as welcoming as it is jaw-droppingly beautiful. And the best part? The mountain works for every kind of skier.

The Jungfrau Ski Region connects Grindelwald to nearby Wengen and Mürren, giving you over 200 kilometers of pistes to explore across multiple days — so there's always somewhere new to point your skis. The lifts are modern, grooming is immaculate, and the mountain is easy to navigate even if it's your first time here.

After a day on the slopes, the village wraps you up like a warm hug. Think cozy mountain restaurants, steaming bowls of soup, and that particular satisfaction that only comes from a great day's skiing. The chalets are picture-perfect, the locals are genuinely friendly, and the whole place has a relaxed, unhurried feel that's rare in a resort of this quality. Simply put — Grindelwald is the kind of ski trip people talk about for years. And once you've been, you'll understand exactly why.

SWC Members have priority.

Space is limited to 30 persons.

For more information, please contact Rick or at 518-337-6188.

(FYI - We are still seeking a new trip leader for this adventure)!!

Spring Expo 2027 (20 Mar 2027)

Sat, 20 Mar 2027 04:00:00 GMT

Spring Expo 2026

More information forthcoming