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2026 Ski Trips

This coming winter's ski trips are now available for signup.  Here's 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 August 1st.  After that, members of other Blue Ridge Ski Council clubs will be able to sign up:


Epic & Ikon Passes: 

All of our 2026 trips will be going to resorts that honor 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.   Season pass sales typically end in early-to-mid December.


Epic Pass Lift Reservations: 
Lift Reservations will be required to ski and ride at Telluride if you'll be using an Epic Pass.  Telluride is the only Epic Pass destination on our schedule with this requirement.



Ikon Pass Lift Reservations: 
Lift Reservations will be required to ski and ride at three of the club's 2026 Ikon Pass destinations:

  • Jackson Hole
  • Snowmass
  • Deer Valley

The decision whether reservations are required is made at the discretion of each resort.  An Ikon Pass holder can make reservations for themselves and any other Ikon Pass holder in their Ikon Pass account.   The physical Ikon Pass is not needed to make a reservation.  Once you've received a purchase confirmation, you may make reservations within your Ikon Pass account.


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.

Blue Ridge Ski Council:  Registration for our 2026 ski trips will be opened beginning August 1, 2025 to members of other ski clubs that are members of the Blue Ridge Ski Council through the "sanctioning" process.  Hint:  To register for a trip you must first "join" the PSC as a no-cost BRSC member and populate your membership profile.

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:  As you probably know, after years of delays the REAL ID requirement for domestic air travel finally 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

  • 2025 Summer Picnic

    • Sat, July 12, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Hyatt Hotel - Reston Town Center
    Register


    Summer Picnic

    Saturday, July 12, 2025, Noon to 4 pm
    Hyatt Hotel in Reston Town Center
    (lunch buffet served until 2pm)
    1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA  20190

    Please Register to Attend

    by Monday, June 23rd
    so we can adjust the catering


    Join your ski club friends for an afternoon picnic at the Hyatt Hotel in Reston Town Center, which is located just off the Dulles Toll Road and also nearby Route 7 headed west from Tysons Corner toward Leesburg.  (This is where we had our picnic in 2021 and 2024.)

    Due to renovations underway at our usual location of Fort Myer, we had to look for alternatives.  

    The picnic will be on the second floor of the hotel in part of the hotel's ballroom, and we will also have access to an outdoor terrace.

    We've opted for something different than the usual hamburgers & hot dogs:  The menu will include pulled pork BBQ, grilled chicken, sides and soft drinks, with cake for dessert.  A cash bar will be available for the beverages of your choice.

    Please Sign Up by Monday,  June 23rd


    Bringing a Guest?

    If you plan to come to the picnic with someone else, there are two ways to let us know:

    • If your companion is a club member in their own right, they can log in with their credentials and register for the picnic much as they would do if signing up for a club meeting or a trip.
    • Whether your companion is a club member or not, you can simply include them in your own picnic registration by clicking on the Add guest button before submitting your registration.

    If Your Plans Change

    If your plans change and you can no longer attend, or if you need to change the number of people you've registered, please let us know by Monday June 23rd so we can adjust our catering order ... or perhaps allow us to confirm someone else to attend, if we've had to form a wait list due to capacity restrictions.  You may do this by:

      • Calling (703-862-6535) or emailing Steve Thompson
      • Calling (301-579-2749) or emailing Dave Olsen
      • Cancelling your registration yourself:
        • click on your name at the top
        • click on My Event Registrations
        • click on your picnic registration
        • click on the Already registered link (below the Register button)
        • click on the Cancel registration link
    • If you need to change the number of people you've registered (up or down), you can first cancel your registration, and then re-register with the new information.  Or just contact us.

    We hope you will come out and catch up with your ski club friends and meet the trip leaders for the coming winter's ski trips.  If you need to make a trip deposit, bring your credit card or checkbook.

    Parking at Reston Town Center is FREE on the weekend.  Note - there is pay parking in the Hyatt Hotel garage, but there are several nearby garages that are free.  The Hyatt is located between the Silver and Blue garages on the map below.  The Green and Orange garages are also good options.

    Reston Town Center Parking Website

    Google Map to the Reston Hyatt

    1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA  20190

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  • Japan's Cultural Treasures

    • Mon, September 29, 2025
    • Mon, October 13, 2025
    • Tokyo, Hakone, Kanazawa & Kyoto
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    The trip is full, but join the wait list and we'll let you know if we have any cancellations.

    Japan’s Cultural Treasures

    Sept 29 - Oct 13, 2025

    Base Tour - Tokyo, Hakone, Kanazawa, Kyoto - $5,595

    Airfare from IAD $1,900 (other cities available at varying costs)

    Optional Pre-Trip Extension to Tokyo Departs from U.S. Sept 26 - $995
    Optional Post-Trip Extension to Hiroshima Returns Oct 16 - $1,595

    Click to see the Trip Details

    This trip is with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT)


    Booking Instructions:

    1. Call Overseas Adventure Travel Reservations at 800-955-1925. Open Monday – Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday – Sunday 9am-6pm EST.
    2. Tell the Travel Counselor that you would like to reserve space on Japan’s Cultural Treasures for September 29, 2025.
    3. Mention the group code: G4-29241
    4. The required deposit for this adventure is $350 per person.  Deposits can be made by check, bank withdrawal or credit card (American Express not accepted).
    5. You must state any flight preferences (e.g. Business Class, Aisle Seat or Specified Airline) at the time of paying your deposit.
    6. Consider purchasing the optional travel protection plan from OAT.
      Note:  Insurance is also available from Myra Altschuler with Travel Protectors.  Click to see Myra's flyer.
    7. After signing up with OAT, please sign up/register for the trip with the club, and then call Christina to let her know.

    Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of 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, the trip leader will credit you with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.  Disbursement of funds is at the discretion of the trip leader and may be done prior to, during, or after the trip.  If you cancel from the trip there will be no credit given.
    • If you purchase your own travel insurance, which includes emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation coverage, the trip leader will credit you with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.  You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.  Disbursement of funds is at the discretion of the trip leader and may be done prior to, during, or after the trip.  If you cancel from the trip there will be no credit given.
    • OAT also offers CFAR insurance.

    Trip Leader:   

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

                                     (703) 489-6171 (c)


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  • SPAIN: Andalusia, Cordoba & Granada

    • Tue, September 30, 2025
    • Thu, October 09, 2025
    • Andalusia, Spain
    Register

    September 30 - Oct 9, 2025        $6,695

    Spain Bike Trip

    ANDALUSIA, CÓRDOBA & GRANADA

         SPAIN   

    Andalusia, Córdoba & Granada


    Join the Pentagon Ski Club on a Vermont Bicycle Tour (VBT) to southern Spain. Indulge in the sensory pleasures of Andalusia from its scenic vistas, iconic whitewashed villages, and mountain-ringed countryside to the temptations of gardens, vineyards, and olive groves. On your bike tour through Spain’s sunny south, you’ll explore magnificent palaces, poke through Roman ruins, and pause at local farms for delightful picnics. Feel a refreshing breeze as you

     pass mountain villages on a downhill glide, and listen for birdlife in a national park. Our carefully curated selection of accommodations ensures that you’ll end each discovery-packed day in comfort and style.




    Space is LIMITED 

    to 22 participants!

    A deposit of $350 is all that is needed to hold your spot!

    (Must book by November 7 to take advantage of the Good Buy Discount – see below).

    Trip Flyer


    Air Package:  Sept 30 - Oct 9, 2025

    $6,695 per-person (double-occupancy) from Washington-Dulles.

    Most major airports available.  SS $695

    Tour Only:  Oct 2 - Oct 8, 2025

    Price $4,745 per-person (double-occupancy). SS $545

    PSC/BRSC members have exclusive rights to these 22 spaces

    until July 31.  Don't delay! 

    If you are interested in this trip, register today! 


    The air package includes airfare, airport transfers, one night in Palma del Rio upon arrival, and one night in Grenada after the bicycle tour concludes.


    Custom Air:  With the Air Package, you may customize your dates of travel and extend your vacation, or fly into or home from a non-tour airport – ask the VBT Tour Consultant for more information.


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

    Trip Activity Rating is MODERATE Cycling

    Average Daily Mileage is 18 - 45 miles

    Average Daily Cycling Time is 2 -5 hours

    (Electric-assisted E-bikes are available)


    Also with the VBT Air Package, you may choose to extend your stay with a pre- or post-trip tour.



    Pre-Trip Extenson:  Seville  $395 pp (double occupancy), SS $145

    2 nights hotel and airport transfers (subject to availability)


    Post-Trip Extension:  Malaga  $495 pp (double occupancy), SS $345

    2 nights hotel, and airport transfers (subject to availability)


    GOOD BUY DISCOUNT:

    Book your 2025 vacation and then pay in full using your online MyAccount by November 7th, and you will receive 5% off the total cost of your tour (minus Travel Protection, additional air costs).

    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.

    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 $350 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 #350676.

    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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  • Beaver Creek 2026

    • Sat, January 03, 2026
    • Sat, January 10, 2026
    • Colorado
    Register


    Jan 3-10, 2026

    $2,900

    Price shown includes round-trip air.
    Lift ticket not included.
    You'll need to purchase an Epic Pass of some sort for your skiing.

    See why Forbes magazine named Beaver Creek as one of the best ski resorts in Colorado:

    From meticulously groomed corduroy runs to over 2,000 acres of skiable grounds, Beaver Creek attracts the who’s who of the ski world thanks to its many luxurious offerings, both on and off the mountain. Here, not a single detail is left untied, from the daily freshly baked cookies served at the bottom of Haymeadow and Centennial Express Lifts, to the spectacular culinary program at many of Beaver Creek’s restaurants. Don’t miss a trip to Beano’s Cabin for a bucket-list culinary experiences featuring a gourmet menu and wine list, complete with stunning mountain views via log cabin (you arrive by sleigh ride). A charming alpine village welcomes plenty of off-slope activities, from high-end boutiques to world-renowned hotels (The Ritz Carlton, Bachelor Gulch offers an array of amenities and a concierge team that will make any vacation dream a reality).

    Our trip includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) in luxury accommodations at The Charter at Beaver Creek (hotel rooms) with daily full buffet breakfast, nonstop round-trip air from Washington to Denver (details below), and ground transfers.The Charter is conveniently located steps from village amenities, shops, restaurants, and the ski slopes at Beaver Creek Resort.  The Charter offers a complete retreat for ski enthusiasts and relaxation seekers alike.  Experience ski-in access, skier shuttle, access on-site sports rentals at Charter Sports, experience an alpine haven at the Spa, and sit down to contemporary cuisine at Black Diamond Bistro.

    Nestled in the heart of the resort, The Charter is a European-style lodge with elegant accommodations.  Within walking distance from shopping, dining and year-round ice-skating in Beaver Creek Village, The Charter combines the comforts of home with resort-style amenities to provide guests with a truly refined mountain experience with convenient ski-in/ski-out access.


    The Charter has a 24-hour front desk and concierge, and offers an extensive list of amenities:  Whether dining at one of the property’s two on-site restaurants or indulging in a relaxing treatment at the spa, guests have great amenities right at their fingertips.  The resort also features an indoor lap pool, hot tubs, and a health club complete with a fully-equipped fitness center, steam rooms and saunas.  With equipment rentals also available right on-site, guests can easily grab skis or snowboards and head out to enjoy The Charter’s ideal mountain location.  Additional conveniences include complimentary WiFi, and resort shuttle service.

    The Charter’s game room features a pool table, foosball table, air hockey, a variety of Arcade games, a big screen TV and a WII console with a variety of games.  There are also vending machines and a coin-operated washer and dryer.  A computer center features three computers complimentary web access and printing. 

    Our confirmed block of rooms have two Queen beds.  (Rooms with one King bed may be available, upon request and subject to availability.)  Amenities include a mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, TV/DVD player, cable, complimentary high-speed internet access, and a phone with voicemail and dataport.  The rooms also include a wall safe, humidifier, iron, ironing board, and hairdryer.  Plush terry bathrobes are available. 

    Breakfast Buffet:  Our daily hot breakfast buffet includes (subject to change) scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes or hash browns, bacon and sausage,
    assorted breakfast pastries, bagels and cream cheese, fresh cut seasonal fruits, yogurt, granola, cereal, oatmeal, fresh brewed regular and decaf coffee, an assortment of herbal teas and chilled orange juice.

    Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,575 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

    Rental Equipment:  Charter Sports, just steps from the Charter Ski-Way, offers a true ski-in ski-out experience.

    Lift Tickets:  Lift tickets are not included in the trip package, as Vail Resorts is no longer offering competitively priced 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, not only at Beaver Creek but also at Vail.  Prices shown are as of March 2025, but will increase periodically, and will be unavailable after early December:

    • A "full" Epic Pass ($1,051)
    • Military Epic Pass – Active/Retired ($185); Veteran ($601)
    • Epic Day Pass (the non-holiday-rate for an "all resorts" pass) – ($527 for 5 days; $614 for 6 days)
    • Epic Local Pass ($783) - allows 10 days total in The Rockies which includes Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler
    • Tahoe Local Pass ($665) - allows 5 days total at most of The Rockies including Beaver Creek and Keystone

    You may purchase Epic Passes directly from Vail Resorts, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

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

    OUTBOUND:  Saturday, January 3, 2026  
     UA #1537 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) 10:22 am  Arrive Denver (DEN) 12:18 pm
    RETURN:   Saturday, January 10, 2026  
     UA #347 Depart Denver (DEN) 1:45 pm
    		  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 7:05 pm

    Save $475 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 August 1.

    Payment Schedule:

     

    Beaver Creek 2026
    		  Initial Deposit
    		 September 9, 2025  November 1, 2025
     Base Trip
    		  $1000  $1000  Balance
     Single Supplement
    		 $500
    		  $500  Balance



    We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your initial deposit:  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





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  • Meribel/Trois Vallées 2026

    • Fri, January 09, 2026
    • Sat, January 17, 2026
    • France
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Rooms are getting tight.  Join the wait list and I will confirm you if opening is still available.

     Jan 9-17, 2026

    $3,565


    7 nights in Meribel
    Non-stop round-trip air, breakfast and dinner daily
     Lift ticket not included, but available as an option.
    Or, you can use an Epic Pass (details below).

    $1,090

    Optional 4-Night Pre-Ski Extension to Paris
    Departs the U.S. Monday, Jan 5


    Les Trois Vallées, the world’s largest ski area, is made up of eight resorts linked via a comprehensive network of modern ski lifts.  This includes internationally famous resorts such as Courchevel, Méribel and Val Thorens, and other more family-orientated resorts with a charm all of their own such as Les Ménuires, La Tania, Brides-les-Bains, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and Orelle.  50% of the ski area’s runs are considered easy (greens and blues) with the remaining 50% suitable for more proficient skiers (reds and blacks). 

    85% of the pistes are above 1,800m, enabling Les Trois Vallées to guarantee optimum snow conditions from early December to the end of April.  180 ski lifts are available to skiers, which ensure that you’ll spend more time on the slopes than in a queue. 

    These eight resorts also offer a unique range of off-piste and après-ski activities, as well as myriad events and entertainment and a wide choice of restaurants.


    We will stay seven nights at the 4 star Hotel Alpen Ruitor in Meribel Mottaret – the same hotel where we stayed in January 2023.  The hotel offers exclusive and ready-to-go skiing to the largest ski domain in the world.  Features:

    • A Welcome Drink.
    • Breakfast Buffet, daily from 7:30-11:00am
    • Home-Made Pastry Buffet, daily from 3:30-5:30 pm
    • Daily Dinner with starter, main course, cheese buffet, and desert. (Drinks are not included.)
    • Savoyard Evening on Thursday with unlimited Fondue and Raclette.
    • Access to the spa: 100 square meters of dedicated serenity with Sauna, Hamman, Jacuzzi and Sensorial Shower.
    • Ski Room with individual heated lockers.
    • Free WiFi.

    Single Rooms:  Listed cost is for double occupancy.  A limited number of rooms may be available for single occupancy (est @ $1,235); request when registering and the trip leader will make an adjustment to your invoice if you can be confirmed.

    Epic Pass Holders receive seven unrestricted and consecutive days at Les 3 Vallées ski resorts, as is explained in the Les 3 Vallées Reciprocal Agreement.  Only the "full" Epic Pass is honored.  Epic Day Passes and Military Epic Passes do not include access to Les 3 Vallées.  Collect your free skipass with your Epic Season Pass and ID from one of the Meribel lift ticket offices:

    • MÉRIBEL MOTTARET (near our hotel) – Next to the Tourist Office
    • MÉRIBEL CENTRE (down the hill) – La Chaudanne (under the Tougnète gondola)

    Resort Lift Tickets:  Lift tickets are available as an option during the registration/signup process for skiers who don't have a full Epic Pass.  Prices reflect a modest (approx 10%) discount from the prices at the resort.  We are offering only the 6-day passes, as the cost is the same as for a 5-day pass:


     Trois Vallées Lift Ticket (estimated prices) 6-Day Pass
     Adult (18-74)
    		  $450
     Veteran (75+)  $115

    Estimated prices.  Invoices will be adjusted as needed for those
    already signed up, once prices are confirmed.
    6-day pass costs the same as a 5-day pass

    Paris Option - $1,090

    4-Night Pre-Skiing Extension in Paris
    Departs from the U.S. Monday, January 5

    Four nights (Tue-Sat) in a 4-star hotel in central Paris (specific property to be confirmed) with daily buffet breakfast.  Features include:

    • Monday Jan 5 – Depart from Dulles Airport for overnight flight to Paris.
    • Tuesday, Jan 6 – Bus transfer from Paris airport to our hotel.
    • Wednesday, Jan 7 – Half-day sightseeing tour of the main sites in Paris.
    • Thursday/Friday Jan 8/9 – Visit the sights in Paris (on your own).
    • Saturday, Jan 10 – Bus transfer to the train station in Paris for the approx three-hour ride, in First Class coaches, to Chambery.  We'll then be bussed to Meribel (about a 2-hour ride) to join up with the ski-only group who will have arrived in Geneva after their overnight flight from the U.S.

    Hotel:  Our specific hotel (to be confirmed) is expected to be either the Novotel Paris Center Tour Eiffel, Mercure Paris Montmartre, or Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon TGV.

    Single Rooms:  Listed cost is for double occupancy.  A limited number of rooms may be available for single occupancy (est @ $450); request when registering and the trip leader will make an adjustment to your invoice if you can be confirmed.

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

              Main (Ski-Only) Group           

     OUTBOUND - Friday, January 9, 2026
      UA #748 Depart Dulles (IAD) 5:25 pm  Arrive Geneva (GVA) Saturday 7:35 am
     RETURN - Saturday, January 17, 2026  
      UA #749 Depart Geneva (GVA) 11:20 am Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 2:55 pm


    Save $1140 with a package without air tickets

              Paris Extension Group           
     OUTBOUND - Monday, January 5, 2026  
       UA #915 Depart Dulles (IAD) 5:35 pm  Arrive Paris (CDG) Tuesday 6:55 am
     RETURN - Saturday, January 17, 2026
       UA #749 Depart Geneva (GVA) 11:20 am  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 2:55 pm


    Save $1140 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 August 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:

     Méribel 2026  Initial Deposit

    September 9, 2025

    		  November 1, 2025
     Basic Trip
    		  $1200  $1200  Balance
        Single Supp Meribel
    		  $400 $400
    		   Balance
     Paris 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)


    Steve Peirce

    scpeirce@verizon.net

    301-924-5173


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  • Telluride 2026

    • Sat, January 17, 2026
    • Sat, January 24, 2026
    • Colorado
    Register



    Jan 17-24, 2026

    $3,650


    Price shown includes round-trip air.
    Lift ticket not included, but available as an option    .
    Or, you can use an Epic Pass (details below).

    See why Forbes magazine named Telluride Mountain Resort as one of the best ski resorts in Colorado:

    It may not be the easiest ski resort to get to, but that’s one of the many reasons that Telluride has largely stayed somewhat of a hidden gem. Tucked within the gorgeous San Juan Mountains, under a two-hour drive from the Montrose Regional Airport, this historic mountain town is rich with rustic charm and offers some of the most stunning mountain views you’ll find in the United States. Surrounded by 13,000 and 14,000-foot peaks, the town itself is nestled cozily into the canyon and bustling with boutiques, restaurants and unique bars that round out this incredible vacation spot. Up in the mountains, skiers of all levels will find their grove with a wide variety of terrain for intermediate and advanced skiers (plus plenty for those just learning the sport).

    Explore the myriad of activities available in Telluride for the non-skier, or for a day off from the slopes, including ice skating, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, hot springs, fat-tire biking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and dog-sled tours.

    Our trip includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) in deluxe ski-in/ski-out condos at the Telluride Mountain Lodge (sleep at 9,545 ft), with round-trip air into Montrose (details below) and ground transfers.

    Immerse yourself in the true spirit of the Western alpine lifestyle!  Our slope-side sanctuary is set in six scenic acres of Telluride's quiet, peaceful Mountain Village, against the majestic 14,000-foot peaks of the San Juan Mountain range.  Just a scenic gondola ride from downtown Telluride’s shops, restaurants, and lively streets, the Mountain Lodge provides the perfect home base for our Telluride adventures. 

    Our thoughtfully designed two-bedroom deluxe condos offer a spacious and comfortable retreat after a day of mountain adventures, seamlessly blending an attractive Mountain Modern aesthetic with functional convenience, and providing a welcoming and stylish retreat for our stay.  Breathe in the fresh mountain air and take in spectacular views. These beautifully appointed rentals provide all the comforts of home, enhanced with the luxury services of a hotel.  Enjoy ski-in/ski-out accessibility and easy access to Telluride's vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

    The main bedroom in our spacious condos features a king-size bed, fireplace, and full bathroom, while the second bedroom offers two double beds and another full bath.  Prepare home-cooked meals in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy them by the gas fireplace in the open-concept living and dining area. An extra powder room (half bathroom) in the living area and an extra-large balcony add to the comfort of our stay. Additionally, our condos include an in-unit washer and dryer for our convenience.  Explore the amenities and impressive photo gallery on the property's website.

    Single Rooms:   Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,825 for the single supplement if you want a room (but not an entire condo unit) to yourself.

    Lift Tickets – Epic Passes:  Epic Passes, which must be individually purchased (not through the club), may provide the best value for your lift tickets – especially if you're planning to ski at more than one "Epic" resort this winter.  It may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer. 

    The following options would cover your skiing for the trip.  Prices shown are as of March 2025, but will increase periodically, and will be unavailable after early December:

    • A "full" Epic Pass ($1,051)
    • Regrettably, the Epic Military Passes have no benefits at Telluride.
    • Epic Day Pass (the non-holiday-rate for an "all resorts" pass) – ($527 for 5 days; $614 for 6 days)

    You may purchase Epic Passes directly from Vail Resorts, 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 Epic 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 Epic 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.

    Epic Pass Skiing Reservations REQUIRED:  Epic Pass Holders wishing to ski or ride at Telluride are required to make a reservation in advance.  You may make your reservations by logging into your Epic Pass account.

    Group Lift Tickets:  Although an Epic Pass may provide the best value, group lift tickets are available as an option for those without an Epic Pass:

     Telluride Group Lift Ticket Options
    		 5-Day
    		  6-Day
     Adults & 65-79 Seniors
    		  $1,000  $1,200
     Senior 80+
    		  $700  $840

    Estimated prices.  Invoices will be adjusted as needed for those
    already signed up, once prices are confirmed.

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


     OUTBOUND:  Saturday, January 17, 2026  
      UA #1537 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) 10:22 am   Arrive Denver (DEN) 12:18 pm
      UA #5616 Depart Denver (DEN) 1:28 pm   Arrive Montrose (MTJ) 2:36 pm
     RETURN:   Saturday, January 24, 2026  
      UA #6105 Depart Montrose (MTJ) 12:15 pm   Arrive Houston (IAH) 4:06 pm
      UA #1788 Depart Houston (IAH) 5:05 pm   Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 9:12 pm
    Save $747 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 August 1.

    Payment Schedule:

     

     Telluride 2026  Initial Deposit
    		 September 9, 2025  November 1, 2025
     Base Trip
    		  $1200  $1200  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 initial deposit:  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:

    Tom Gallagher

    gallagher-tj@hotmail.com

    401-799-0340 (c)





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  • Jackson Hole 2026

    • Sat, January 24, 2026
    • Sat, January 31, 2026
    • Wyoming
    Register


    Jan 24-31, 2026

    $1,680

    Price shown includes NONSTOP round-trip air.
    An IKON Pass resort with a lift ticket available as an extra-cost option    .

    Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, located in Teton Village, Wyoming, has 133 named trails including 50% expert, 40% intermediate and 10% beginner. The mountain features 13 lifts including Bridger Gondola and “Big Red”, their World-famous Aerial Tram. 


    With 2500 acres of in-bound terrain and a whopping 4139-foot vertical drop, there’s plenty of room to explore and its unique combination of natural beauty and exciting terrain, Jackson Hole is a top destination for winter sports enthusiasts. 


    Elk Country Inn

    Our trip package includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) in the Elk Country Inn (hotel rooms) (sleep at 6,311 ft) with daily continental breakfast, RT nonstop air from Washington to Jackson (details below), a welcome reception, and ground transfers.  Baggage handling is included.






    Hotel amenities include a fitness room and an indoor/outdoor pool and hot tubs.  The Inn is just a short drive from Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole Ski Resort, and less than an hour from Yellowstone National Park.


    QQ Room

    Double Rooms:  Our rooms are equipped with two Queen beds.  A limited number may be available with a single King bed (upon request, and subject to availability).


    Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy.  Add $700 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.


    Daily Mountain Transfers:  Provided by the hotel (three up in the morning and two back in the afternoon).  In addition, the public START bus system runs from Miller park, three blocks from our Hotel, throughout the day.

    Ikon Pass Benefits:  If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, a "full" 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 Jackson Hole.
    • An Ikon Base Pass has no benefits at Jackson Hole.

    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.

    Ikon Lift Reservations:  Skiers using an Ikon Pass will be required to make reservations for their ski days by logging into their Ikon Pass account at ikonpass.com.  You should make your reservations as soon as you sign up for the trip as daily space may be limited and could sell out.

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


     Lift Ticket Prices - Purchased Through Club
    		  5 Day
    		  6 Day

     Adult (19-64)

    		  $975  $1100
     Senior (65+)  $880

     $990

    You may also purchase your lift ticket directly from the resort.  They recommend purchasing lift tickets at least 14 days in advance of your visit for the best rates and to ensure availability of your desired ski dates.

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

    OUTBOUND:    Saturday, Jan 24, 2026
      UA #267 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) 9:00 am Arrive Jackson (JAC) 11:40 am
    RETURN:             Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
    		  
     UA #689 Depart Jackson (JAC)  2:30 pm  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 8:45 pm

    Save $690 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 August 1.

    Payment Schedule:  

     Jackson Hole 2025
    		  Initial Deposit
    		  September 9, 2025  November 18, 2025
     Basic Trip
    		  $500 $500
    		  Balance
     Single Supplement
    		  $200  $200   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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  • Banff 2026

    • Sat, January 31, 2026
    • Sat, February 07, 2026
    • Alberta, Canada
    Register



     BRSC Western Carnival

    Jan 31 - Feb 7, 2026

    $2,370

    Price shown includes round-trip air.
    An IKON Pass resort with a lift ticket available as an extra-cost option.

    Why ski in Banff?  Step foot into this picturesque resort town, nestled between the peaks of Canada’s oldest national park, and the answer is easy:  Skiing in Banff offers up some of the most incredible terrain and remarkable mountain vistas in North America.  Tap into a combined 8,000 acres of world-class skiing in crystal-light snow at the three Banff-area resorts – Mount Norquay, Lake Louise, and Sunshine Village.  With a season that runs from November to May, skiing in Banff offers maximum choice skiing and riding. 

    Our trip package includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) in Banff Park Lodge (hotel rooms) (sleep at 4,500 ft) with daily buffet breakfast, RT air from Washington to Calgary (details below), and the several Blue Ridge Ski Council Western Carnival events (more below).


    Banff Park Lodge

    Nestled in the Town of Banff, the architecture and location of the iconic Banff Park Lodge have been a staple to the Banff skyline since the 1970s.  Just steps away from the Bow River, it's a full-service resort hotel and conference center. Guests experience the best of both worlds: the peace and tranquility of a quiet location, yet walking distance from downtown Banff’s vast array of shops, restaurants, outdoor activities and cultural events.


    QQ Superior Room

    Explore the extensive amenities of the Lodge's bright and spacious rooms.  Each of our QQ Superior Rooms includes a private balcony or patio for enjoying the fresh mountain air and spectacular views of Banff National Park.  King-bedded rooms may be available, upon request and subject to availability.

    • All rooms have coffee maker/kettle, in-room safe, mini fridge, satellite TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, iron & ironing board, and a private bathroom with full bath & hair dryer.
    • Indoor pool, steam room, hot tub and fitness center.
    • Three on-site dining options with in-room dining available (La Terrazza, Terrace Lounge, & the Crave Mountain Grill where we'll enjoy the included daily breakfast buffet.
    • Black Tie Ski Rentals located in the Lobby.  Discounted pricing available as a sign-up option (more below).
    • Ski shuttles to Mount Norquay, Lake Louise and Sunshine Village pick up in front of the hotel and drop off across the street.

    Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $695 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

    BRSC Western Carnival:  Events include:

    • Welcome Reception on Sunday at High Rollers Bowling and Beer Hall in Banff.  High Rollers is a modern bowling alley and beer hall featuring a bright vintage interior, extensive craft beer menu, six ten-pin bowling lanes, three pool tables, and two distinct dining spaces.  The evening includes hot and cold appetizer and beverage offerings (Cash Bar), a complimentary drink (cash bar after that), DJ, and full access to the venue’s entertainment.
    • Après Ski Event @ Lake Louise Ski Resort on Tuesday
      Dedicated Lake Louise Ski Day with après ski event from 2:30-4:30pm.  Food Stations will be set up and passed hot and cold appetizers throughout event.  Dedicated Cash bar stations.
    • Nightrise – Farewell Dinner Experience on Thursday

      An incredible ride on the Banff Gondola will take us to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for an exclusive after-dark multimedia experience, created by Moment Factory in partnership with the Stoney Nokoda Nation.  We’ll experience the sounds, lighting, video projections, and other immersive elements that will turn the peaks into something new, and dine atop the mountain as we watch the summit transformed.  The evening includes a buffet dinner, cash bar, band, and private motorcoach transfers to and from the event.

    Ski Rentals:  Equipment rentals are available from Black Tie Ski Rentals, located conveniently in our hotel's lobby.  Discounted package prices are being offered as a signup option at two performance levels (prices are for a 6-day rental):

    • Their Premium Performance Package ($240/$190 with/without boots) is by far their most popular and is designed for skiers of all ability levels; not just experts.  They offer the best skis and boards from the best brands like Atomic, K2, Salomon, Nordica, Blizzard, Head and Faction.  Women’s-specific models are available in this package. 
    • Their less-costly Sport Performance Package ($170/$150 with/without boots) is also available.

    For more information, check out the shop's FAQ page.  If you select rentals as a signup option, your trip leader will collect your statistics (ht, wt, ability) as the trip gets near.  The shop also has helmets available to rent.

      Optional Day Trip to Ski at Kicking Horse:  Participants can sign up for an optional ski day at Kicking Horse – the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada – with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and easy access to alpine ridges and bowls.  $195 cost (estimated; to be confirmed in the fall of 2025) includes round-trip bus and adult lift ticket (no senior discount available).  Holders of a full Epic Pass are afforded seven days of skiing at the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, which includes Kicking Horse, and save $95 (estimated; to be confirmed) without the lift ticket.

      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 Banff/Lake Louise-Sunshine/Norquay
      • 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.

      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:

       "SKIBIG3" Lift Ticket Options
      Lake Louise/Sunshine/Norquay

      		 4-Day  5-Day  6-Day 
       Adult (18-64) $415   $475  $570
       Senior (65+) and Youth (13-17) $300  $345  $415

      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.

      Air Schedule:  Flights on Air Canada (Subject to Change):

      OUTBOUND:  Saturday, January 31, 2026
      		 
       AC #8783 Depart Reagan National (DCA) 9:40 am
      		 Arrive Toronto (YYZ) 11:15 am
       AC #145 Depart Toronto 2:15 pm  

       Arrive Calgary (YYC) 4:38 pm

      		  
      RETURN:  Saturday, February 7, 2026
      		 
       AC #144 Depart Calgary (YYC) 1:30 pm
      		 Arrive Toronto (YYZ) 7:27 pm
       AC #8788 Depart Toronto 9:00 pm
      		 Arrive DCA 10:37 pm

      Save $760 on the package without air

      Air Canada 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 has been "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning August 1.

      Payment Schedule:

       Banff 2026  Initial Deposit
      		 September 9, 2025  December 1, 2025
       Basic Trip
      		  $800  $800  Balance
       Single Supplement
      		 $200
      		 $200
      		   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





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    • Keystone 2026

      • Sat, February 07, 2026
      • Sat, February 14, 2026
      • Colorado
      Register



      Feb 7-14, 2026

      $2,080

      Price shown includes round-trip air.
      Lift ticket not included.
      You'll need to purchase an Epic Pass of some sort for your skiing.

      Our trip package includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) in luxury accommodations at the Keystone Lodge & Spa (hotel rooms), nonstop round-trip air from Washington to Denver (details below), and ground transfers.

      Tucked away in the White River National Forest of the Rocky Mountains, Keystone Resort is the largest ski area in Summit County, Colorado. The resort  stretches 7 miles along the Snake River, over 3 peaks, with 3,128 vertical feet, 3,148 acres of terrain, and three vibrant villages with shops, stores, bars, and acclaimed restaurants.  From gentle groomers, rolling cruisers and steep bumps, to gladed terrain, and powder-filled bowls, Keystone is the perfect playground for all ability levels from beginners to rippers.


      Situated next to the picturesque Lakeside Village, Keystone Lodge & Spa is a full service hotel featuring an on-site spa, exercise facility, concierge services, ski storage, restaurants and bar. 


      Sauna & Indoor Spa Tub

      With stunning views of the Continental Divide to the East and the Gore Range to the West, Lakeside Village – one of Keystone's most scenic locales – is a central location offering dining options and plenty of activities.


      Our spacious QQ guest rooms afford spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, Keystone Lake, and the Snake River.  Amenities include complimentary in-room WiFi, 24/7 fitness center access, plush robes, in-room filtered water (refilled upon request), and onsite dining options.

      Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,225 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

      Lift Tickets:  Lift tickets are not included in the trip package, as Vail Resorts is no longer offering competitively priced 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 2025, but will increase periodically, and will be unavailable after early December:

      • A "full" Epic Pass ($1,051)
      • Military Epic Pass – Active/Retired ($185); Veteran ($601)
      • Epic Day Pass (the non-holiday-rate for a "32 resorts" pass) – ($403 for 5 days; $471 for 6 days)
      • Epic Local Pass ($783) – allows 10 days total in The Rockies which includes Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler
      • Tahoe Local Pass ($665) – allows 5 days total at most of The Rockies including Beaver Creek and Keystone
      • Keystone Plus Pass ($418) – unlimited skiing at Keystone (excluding Peak Dates)
      • Summit Value Pass ($632) – unlimited skiing at Keystone (including Peak Dates)

      You may purchase Epic Passes directly from Vail Resorts, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

      Ikon Passes – Arapahoe Basin:  Skiers who also hold an IKON Pass may want to ski a day or two at nearby Arapahoe Basin using the free local shuttle service.  Home to some of North America’s highest-elevation and most-challenging terrain in a laid-back, welcoming environment, A-Basin has a long history in Colorado, opening in 1946 as the first ski resort in Summit County.  Full Ikon Passes are good for unlimited skiing at A-Basin, and Ikon Base Pass holders are afforded 5 days.

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

      OUTBOUND:  Saturday, February 7, 2026  
       UA #1537 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) 10:22 am  Arrive Denver (DEN) 12:18 pm
      RETURN:  Saturday, February 14, 2026  
       UA #347 Depart Denver (DEN) 1:45 pm
      		  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 7:05 pm

      Save $435 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 August 1.

      Payment Schedule:

       

      Keystone 2026
      		  Initial Deposit
      		 October 1, 2025  December 1, 2025
       Base Trip
      		  $700  $700  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 initial deposit:  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:  

      Fred Gardinier
      skiwithfred@gmail.com
      (301) 739-5097 (h)



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    • Snowmass 2026

      • Sat, February 14, 2026
      • Sat, February 21, 2026
      • Colorado
      Register



      February 14-21, 2026
      $3,245

      Listed price includes round-trip air

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

      With its impressive terrain ranging from wide-open groomers to playful glades and gullies to steep, backcountry-like runs, Snowmass is a favorite for skiers and snowboarders of all levels and terrain preferences.  Offering a ton of terrain for the intermediate skier, the blue cruisers at Snowmass are meticulously manicured every night (and some are groomed at noon every day).  Challenge-seekers can test themselves in high-alpine bowls with steep pitches and cliffs, tight trees to navigate, and fresh powder throughout the more than 3,300 acres of skiable terrain at Snowmass.

      Stonebridge Inn

      Our trip includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) in deluxe hotel rooms at the slopeside Stonebridge Inn with daily breakfast buffet, round-trip air from Washington to Denver (details below), and ground transfers.  Baggage handling is included.

      Selected three years in a row as one of the 50 Top Ski Resort Hotels in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, the Stonebridge offers comfortable, modern hotel rooms in the style of a rustic lodge.  Located in the heart of Snowmass Village, just steps from the slopes and within walking distance to the Snowmass Base Village, it offers an intimate alpine escape, framed by aspen groves and the 14,000-foot peaks of the Rockies. 


      The ongoing renovation at the Stonebridge includes the new Heather's Snowmass Restaurant, which features daily Après Ski from 3-5pm and a lineup of world-class musicians: 

      Located on the lobby level, Heather's is known for its hearty savory pies, delectable tapas, and welcoming atmosphere.  Whether you're looking to enjoy a delicious meal or experience live music in a cozy setting, Heather's in Snowmass Village offers a memorable dining experience.

      We'll each receive a $10 credit for food & drink in Heather's.


      Hotel amenities include a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, fitness room, sauna, Internet access, on-site laundry facilities, and a ski locker room.  Complimentary shuttles are available to take us around the village.


      Queen/Queen Room

      Our deluxe Q/Q rooms feature extensive amenities including mini refrigerators, coffee makers, and hair dryers.  Rooms with one King bed may be available, upon request and subject to availability.

      Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,750 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

      New Terrain at Aspen Mountain:  Although we're staying at Snowmass, you might want to ski a day at one or more of the other three resorts that are all reachable with the free bus system: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk.  In particular, you might want to check out the new Hero's Area at Aspen Mountain: 

      Hero’s – Aspen Mountain’s first major addition since the Silver Queen Gondola in December of 1985 – offers an additional 153 acres of skiing and riding across the town's mountain.  Since opening in 2023-24, the area has seen continued improvement with added glading, offering an even better skier experience.  Accessible via a high-speed quad, idyllic views and steep chutes and trails await your exploration.  Hero’s increases Aspen Mountain’s lift-served terrain by more than 20 percent. The mix includes nineteen chutes, three explorable gladed areas, and four cut trails.  The project also extended some of our favorite existing runs, including Walsh’s and Kristi, lengthening vertical drop to 1,220 feet and eliminating the hike out at the bottom.  And while expert skiers celebrated the most, the project also added a nice helping of intermediate glades and groomed runs.  The setting is as idyllic as it gets.  Views travel up Independence Pass and down to the valley floor, where the Roaring Fork River carves a meandering line through the snow-blanketed North Star Nature Preserve. It’s a gorgeous section of the mountain, peaceful, and serene

      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 Aspen/Snowmass.
      • An Ikon Base Pass has no benefits at Aspen/Snowmass.
      • NOTE:  The Ikon Base Plus Pass is no longer offered.  Resorts such as Snowmass that used to honor it will now require a Full Ikon Pass.

      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.

      Ikon Lift Reservations:  Skiers using an Ikon Pass will be required to make reservations for their ski days by logging into their Ikon Pass account at ikonpass.com.  You should make your reservations as soon as you sign up for the trip as daily space may be limited and could sell out.


      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  $575  $715
       Senior (65+)
      		  $470  $560

      The lift tickets are good at all four area resorts:  Snowmass, Aspen, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. 

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

       OUTBOUND: Saturday, February 14, 2026
      		  
        UA #419 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) 8:15 am  Arrive Denver (DEN) 10:10 am
       RETURN:     Saturday, February 21, 2026
      		  
        UA #798 Depart Denver (DEN) 3:55 pm  Arrive Dulles (IAD) 9:10 pm
      Save $680 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 August 1.

      Payment Schedule:

       Snowmass 2026
      		  Initial Deposit
      		 October 14, 2025  December 16, 2025
        Basic Trip
      		  $1,000  $1,000  Balance
      Single Supplement
      		  $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 Leader: 


      Dave Olsen
      pscracer@yahoo.com

      (301) 579-2749 (h)
      (301) 807-0918 (c)





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    • Lake Tahoe/Heavenly 2026

      • Sat, February 21, 2026
      • Sat, February 28, 2026
      • California
      Register

      Feb 21-28, 2026

      $2,320

      Price shown includes round-trip air.
      Lift ticket not included.
      You'll need to purchase an Epic Pass of some sort for your skiing.


      Heavenly's Ridge Run

      Explore world famous terrain across two states, from the most scenic trail in skiing on Ridge Run to the steeps in Mott and Killebrew Canyons, Heavenly Mountain Resort is the place to enjoy all of skiing’s finest moments with friends and family alike.

      Our trip package includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) at the Margritaville Resort (hotel suites) in South Lake Tahoe with daily breakfast buffet round-trip air from Washington to Reno (details below), and ground transfers.  The trip package also includes day trips to both Northstar and Kirkwood. 


      Margaritaville Resort

      Nestled on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe and surrounded by the stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains, the all-suite Margaritaville Resort is just steps from the lake and a short walk to the Heavenly gondola.


      QQ Suite

      The bedrooms in our spacious suites have two Queen beds and feature plush bedding with crisp white linens, plus a flat-screen TV and a work desk, perfect for a little R&R or catching up on work.  The separate living room invites you to kick back and relax with a second TV, a cozy couch and lounge chair, and a dining table with seating for four. There’s also a wet bar with a coffee maker and mini-fridge, ideal for mixing up your favorite drinks. In the bathroom, you’ll find a large vanity, an oversized shower, and our signature Margaritaville amenities to refresh and recharge after a day of Tahoe adventures.  Suites with one King bed may be available, upon request and subject to availability.

      Single Rooms:   Listed price is for double occupancy; add $875 for the Single Supplement if you want a room to yourself.

      Lift Tickets:  Lift tickets are not included in the trip package, as Vail Resorts is no longer offering competitively priced 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, not only at Heavenly but also at Northstar and Kirkwood resorts.

      Prices shown are as of March 2025, but will increase periodically, and will be unavailable after early December:

      • A "full" Epic Pass ($1,051)
      • Military Epic Pass – Active/Retired ($185); Veteran ($601)
      • Epic Day Pass (the non-holiday-rate for a "32 resort" pass) – ($403 for 5 days; $471 for 6 days)
      • Epic Local Pass ($783) – unlimited #days at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood (Peak Dates excluded)
      • Tahoe Local Pass ($665) – unlimited #days at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood (Peak Dates excluded)

      You may purchase Epic Passes directly from Vail Resorts, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

      Day Trips:  The trip package includes day trips to both Northstar and Kirkwood.  Each resort is about an hour's ride away.  We'll have a dedicated, chartered bus for these trips.  Any of the Epic Pass products listed above are honored at both resorts.

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

      OUTBOUND:  Saturday, Feb 21, 2026  
       AA #1978 Depart Washington Reagan National (DCA) 7:56 am  Arrive Dallas (DFW) 10:37 am
       AA #324 Depart Dallas 12:19 pm  Arrive Reno (RNO) 1:52 pm
      RETURN:  Saturday, Feb 28, 2026  
       AA #324 Depart Reno (RNO) 2:43 pm  Arrive Dallas (DFW) 8:00 pm pm
       AA #3007 Depart DFW 8:49 pm  Arrive DCA 12:40 am (Sunday March 1st)

      Save $535 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 August 1.

      Payment Schedule:

       

       Lake Tahoe 2026  Initial Deposit
      		 October 14, 2025  December 16, 2025
       Base Trip
      		  $800  $800  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 initial deposit:  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
      703-619-0020


      Pat Riggs

      pat.riggs1@verizon.net

      310-372-0271 (h)

      703-615-2709 (c)

       


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    • Copper Mountain 2026

      • Sat, February 28, 2026
      • Sat, March 07, 2026
      • Colorado
      Register


      Feb 28 - Mar 7, 2026

      $2,715

      Listed price includes round-trip air.

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


      Our trip package includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) in the Cambria Hotel (former Element 29 – where we stayed on our February 2023 trip) (sleep at 9,712 ft), daily hot breakfast buffet, round-trip air to Denver (details below), and ground transfers. 

      Copper Mountain’s first hotel, the Cambria is nestled at the base of the resort's Center Village.  View the hotel's photo gallery to take a visual journey through the amenities it offers, or check out the menu at the hotel's Element 29 Bar & Bistro.

      Unwind at the end of your day in the hotel's hot tubs

      Keep up with your workout routine in the hotel's fitness center


      Our Double Queen Rooms (all are designated as non-smoking) are equipped with coffee makers and mini-fridges.  WiFi is complimentary.  Rooms with one King bed may be available, upon request and subject to availability.

      Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy.  Add $1,265 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.

      • Both the Full Ikon Pass and the Ikon Base Pass give you unlimited ski days at Copper 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:

       Lift Ticket Options
      		  5-Day
      		 6-Day
       Adult & Senior
      		  $400 $450

      Estimated prices.  Invoices will be adjusted as needed for those
      already signed up, once prices are confirmed.

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

      OUTBOUND:  Saturday, February 28, 2026
      		  
       UA #1587 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) 12:45 pm  Arrive Denver (DEN) 2:43 pm
      RETURN:  Saturday, March 7, 2026
      		  
       UA #798 Depart Denver (DEN) 3:55 pm  Arrive IAD 9:10 pm
      Save $599 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 August 1.

      Payment Schedule:

      Copper Mtn 2026
      		  Initial Deposit
      		 September 9, 2025  December 16, 2025
       Basic Trip
      		  $900 $900
      		  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:

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

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    • Deer Valley 2026

      • Sat, March 07, 2026
      • Sat, March 14, 2026
      • Colorado
      Register


      March 7-14, 2026
      $2,235

      Listed price includes round-trip air

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

      Join us on the club's first-ever trip to Deer Valley.  Known for its pristine groomers, exceptional service, and skier-only policy.  The resort offers a diverse range of terrain, from beginner-friendly slopes to challenging expert runs, all meticulously maintained.

      Expanded Terrain — Deer Valley East:  Deer Valley’s Expanded Terrain is a long-awaited evolution that will add an additional 3,700 acres of skiable terrain, more than doubling the size of and making Deer Valley one of the largest ski resorts in North America. 

      Our trip package includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) in the Zermatt Resort & Spa (hotel rooms) with daily hot breakfast buffet, round-trip air from Washington to Salt Lake City (details below), ground transfers, and in/out baggage handling.  The trip includes transportation for an optional day of skiing at Sundance (details below).

      Nestled in the majestic mountains of Midway, Utah, Zermatt Resort & Spa is the perfect location for our getaway.  Zermatt offers unique charm with its Swiss-inspired architecture, where we can indulge in world-class spa treatments and enjoy exquisite dining options including Z's Restaurant, the Lobby Lounge, and The Bakery.

      The resort's heated pools and hot tubs include an indoor/outdoor swim-through pool.  The ceiling of the indoor pool features a sky mosaic that changes colors throughout the evening, adding a warm ambiance, and the large indoor hot tub features a beautiful two-story waterfall.  Or get cozy in the outdoor hot tub watching the stars or the snow fall.

      From the granite counter-tops in the bathrooms to the down comforters on the beds, every detail of our Q/Q rooms promotes an atmosphere of luxury, elegance and refinement.  Amenities include mini-fridges, microwaves, and a comfortable desk or work station offering both wireless and hard-wired Internet access.  Rooms with one King bed may be available, upon request and subject to availability.

      Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $850 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

      Daily Mountain Transfers:  The club is chartering a bus to shuttle us for five days (every day except our Sundance day – see below) from Zermatt to the Jordanelle Express Gondola in Deer Valley's new East Base.  We'll have two morning departures and two afternoon returns for the 20-minute drive, supplemented by the resort's own 14-passenger van.

      Sundance Ski Day!  Our trip package includes a day trip to Sundance Mountain Resort.  With its rustic simplicity, Sundance is graced by 5000 acres of protected wilderness at the base of 12,000 ft Mt. Timpanogos:  In 1969, Robert Redford bought the land now known as Sundance Resort and envisioned the careful growth of a community committed to the balance of art, nature and community. Today, Sundance Resort offers an atmosphere steeped in cultural heritage.  Click for a peek at the trail map and mountain statistics.

      The round-trip bus ride (about a half hour away) is included in the trip package, but the Sundance lift ticket is an optional add-on (estimated $125 extra cost, to be confirmed), recognizing that some participants – particularly those with an Ikon Pass – might prefer to just ski every day at Deer Valley.

      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 Deer Valley.
      • An Ikon Base Pass has no benefits at Deer Valley.

      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.

      Ikon Lift Reservations:  Skiers using an Ikon Pass will be required to make reservations for their ski days by logging into their Ikon Pass account at ikonpass.com.  You should make your reservations as soon as you sign up for the trip as daily space may be limited and could sell out.


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

       Deer Valley Lift Ticket Options
      		 4-Day  5-Day
      		  6-Day
       Adult  $415  $500  $620
       Senior (65+)
      		  $375  $455  $525

      Estimated prices.  Invoices will be adjusted as needed for those
      already signed up, once prices are confirmed.

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

       OUTBOUND: Saturday, March 7, 2026
      		  
        AA #1978 Depart Washington Reagan (DCA) 7:56 am  Arrive Dallas (DFW) 10:37 am
        AA #1456 Depart Dallas 12:19 pm
      		  Arrive Salt Lake City (SLC) 2:09 pm
       RETURN:     Saturday, March 14, 2026
      		  
        AA #2178 Depart Salt Lake City (SLC) 12:17 pm  Arrive Dallas (DFW) 3:55 pm
        AA #472 Depart Dallas 5:09 pm
      		  Arrive Washington Reagan (DCA) 8:54 pm
      Save $580 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 August 1.

      Payment Schedule:

       Deer Valley 2026
      		  Initial Deposit
      		 October 14, 2025  January 13, 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: 

      Steve Peirce

      scpeirce@verizon.net

      301-924-5173


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    • Madonna di Campiglio 2026

      • Fri, March 13, 2026
      • Sat, March 21, 2026
      • Italy
      Register

      BRSC Eurofest
      March 13-22, 2026

      $3,550


      7 nights in Madonna with daily breakfast and dinner
      Plus last night in Venice       (Saturday, March 21)
      Round-trip air
       Lift ticket not included, but you can use an Epic Pass (details below).

      $1,350

      Optional 3-Night Pre-Ski Extension in Venice
      Departs from the U.S. Tuesday, March 10

      Ski the Dolomites at Trentino’s largest unified ski area:  Skirama Dolomiti is a collection of eight resorts which includes Madonna di Campiglio.  The vast network of slopes, totaling 380km, is known for its diverse terrain, scenic beauty, and high-altitude ski opportunities. 


      Located at 1550m altitude in a natural conch, nestled between the Brenta Dolomites mountain range and the Adamello and Presanella glaciers, Madonna di Campiglio is one of the most important and well-known ski resorts in the Italian Alps.  Ski on 97 miles of interconnected runs across the three ski areas of Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo and Folgarida-Marilleva.



      Savoia Palace Hotel

      Our trip package includes seven nights (Sat-Sat) in the four-star Savoia Palace Hotel.  Opened in 1886, the Savoia Palace, one of the first hotels in the center of Madonna di Campiglio, has been a focal point in the resort for more than a century.  Today it is run by the Antonioli family, hoteliers for generations, who have created an elegant, welcoming atmosphere, emphasizing traditional Trentino hospitality.   Just a 10-minute walk to the the lifts, our hotel offers an ideal location for our ski holiday in the Brenta Dolomites. 



      Savoia Palace Classic Rooms

      Our "run-of-the-house" block of rooms includes a  mix of the Savoia's Classic, Comfort, and Superior rooms.  Room and hotel amenities include:

      • Safes, desks, and complimentary WiFi
      • Shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries
      • Buffet breakfast served daily from 7:30 to 9:30
      • Restaurant, bar and lounge
      • Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials.  A spa tub and a sauna offer a relaxing way to wind down after a day on the slopes.

      Single Rooms:  Listed cost is for double occupancy.  A limited number of rooms may be available for single occupancy (est @ $760 - includes both Madonna and our last night in Venice); request when registering and the trip leader will make an adjustment to your invoice if you can be confirmed.

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

      • Welcome party
      • Après ski party
      • Gala farewell dinner

      Epic Pass Holders receive seven consecutive days of skiing and riding at Skirama Dolomiti ski resorts (includes Madonna), as is explained on the Epic Pass website.  Instructions for Epic Pass holders are presented on the Skirama Dolomiti website.  Only the "full" Epic Pass is honored.  Epic Day Passes and Military Epic Passes do not provide access to Madonnna. 


      Resort Lift Tickets:  Skiers without an Epic Pass will need to buy their lift tickets at the resort.  The prices are quite reasonable:  The 2024-25 ticket office price for a 6-day "Low Season" Adult lift ticket was €375 ... and we expect the low season to start on Monday of our ski week.  (The Peak Season price was €418.)


      Last Night in Venice:  At the end of our ski week, both the Main/Ski-Only Group and the Extension Group will spend our last night (Saturday, March 21) at a hotel in Mestre, near the Venice airport, and fly home on Sunday.  This is to avoid having to get up and leave Madonna so early on Saturday.  Our specific hotel (to be confirmed ~ January 2026) is expected to be either Hotel Antony or the Hilton Garden Inn.

      Venice Option - $1,350

      3-Night Pre-Skiing Extension
      Departs from the U.S. Tuesday, March 10

      Three nights (Wed-Sat) in a 4-star hotel in Venice with daily breakfast buffet.  Features include:

      • Tuesday, Mar 10 – Overnight flight from Dulles to Venice, with connection in Zurich.
      • Wednesday, Mar 11 – Water taxi transfer from Venice airport to our hotel.
      • Thursday, Mar 12 – Round-trip water taxi transfer from our hotel to St. Mark Square for a guided half-day city tour, including entrance to the Doge's Palace, known for its state-of-art architecture, interior, history, and panoramic views.
      • Friday, Mar 13 – Explore Venice (on your own).  Consider a day trip by train to Bologna or another nearby town, if you have already exhausted what you want to see in Venice.
      • Saturday, Mar 14 – Water taxi transfer from our hotel to the Venice airport.  Then join-up with the Ski-Only group who will have arrived from their overnight flight from the U.S., and bus together to Madonna for the ski week.

      Hotel:  Our specific hotel (to be confirmed ~ January 2026) is expected to be either the Hotel Principe or Hotel Amadeus.

      Single Rooms:  Listed cost is for double occupancy.  A limited number of rooms may be available for single occupancy (est @ $740); request when registering and the trip leader will make an adjustment to your invoice if you can be confirmed.

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

                Main (Ski-Only) Group           

       OUTBOUND - Friday, March 13, 2026
        LX #73 Depart Dulles (IAD) 9:45 pm  Arrive Zurich (ZRH) Saturday 10:35 am
        LX #1662* Depart Zurich 1:05 pm,  Arrive Venice (VCE) 2:10 pm
       RETURN - Sunday, March 22, 2026  
        LX #1661* Depart Venice (VCE) 10:10 am  Arrive Zurich (ZRH) 11:20 am
        LX #72 Depart Zurich (ZRH) 1:00 pm  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 5:30 pm


      * Flights in & out of Venice operated by Helvetic Airways
      Save $1,240 on the package without air

                Venice Extension Group           
       OUTBOUND - Tuesday, March 10, 2026  
        LX #73 Depart Dulles (IAD) 9:45 pm  Arrive Zurich (ZRH) Wednesday 10:35 am
        LX #1662* Depart Zurich 12:55 pm  Arrive Venice (VCE) 2:00 pm
       RETURN - Sunday, March 22, 2026
        LX #1661* Depart Venice (VCE) 10:10 am  Arrive Zurich (ZRH) 11:20 am
        LX #72 Depart Zurich (ZRH) 1:00 pm  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 5:30 pm

      * Flights in & out of Venice operated by Helvetic Airways
      Save $1,240 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.  As a "BRSC trip," the trip is automatically "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning August 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:

       Madonna 2026  Initial Deposit

      November 18, 2025

      		  January 1, 2026
       Basic Trip
      		  $1000  $1000  Balance
          Single Supp Madonna  $200 $200
      		   Balance
       Venice Extension
      		  $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: 














      Steve Thompson

      stevethompsonva@gmail.com

      703-862-6535 (c)




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



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    • Whistler 2026

      • Sat, March 21, 2026
      • Sat, March 28, 2026
      • British Columbia, Canada
      Register


      Mar 21-28, 2026

      $2,995

      Price shown includes round-trip air
      at estimated cost of $1,000.
      Lift ticket not included.
      You'll need to purchase an Epic Pass of some sort for your skiing.

      Enjoy Whistler-Blackcomb, two side by side mountains offering more choices than nearly any other mountain destination in the world.  With a combination of thrilling descents and exquisite scenery, you can enjoy 200 marked runs, 16 bowls and 3 glaciers on over 8,000 acres of terrain.  With its undeniable reputation, legendary terrain, reliably deep snow and world record-breaking gondola the mountains are spectacular.  Some are attracted to the mountain town, the pedestrian village, the world-famous après, five-star dining, spas, shopping, and nightlife. 


      Our trip package includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) at the 4-star Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa with daily breakfast buffet, round-trip air from Washington to Vancouver (details to be confirmed), and ground transfers.  Baggage handling is included.


       Hilton Whistler

      Located in the heart of Whistler Village, just steps from the Whistler Blackcomb gondolas, the Hilton offers an ideal location for our ski week.  


      After a day of skiing, relax in the Hilton's heated outdoor pool or spa, and indulge in locally inspired dining. 


      Double-Bedded "Hilton Room"

      Our well-appointed rooms have two double beds.  Rooms with one King bed may be available, upon request and subject to availability.  Complimentary WiFi is available in our rooms and in the lobby.

      Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,235 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

      Lift Tickets:  Lift tickets are not included in the trip package, as Vail Resorts is no longer offering competitively priced 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 2025, but will increase periodically, and will be unavailable after early December:

      • A "full" Epic Pass ($1,051)
      • Military Epic Pass – Active/Retired ($185); Veteran ($601)
      • Epic Day Pass (the non-holiday-rate for an "all resorts" pass) – ($527 for 5 days; $614 for 6 days)
      • Epic Local Pass ($783) - allows 10 days total in The Rockies which includes Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler

      You may purchase Epic Passes directly from Vail Resorts, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

      Air Schedule (Subject to Change):  Flights on tbd Airlines [place-holder]

      OUTBOUND:  Saturday, March 21, 2026  
       UA #1668 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) 6:07 am  Arrive Houston (IAH) 8:43am 
       UA #245 Depart Houston (IAH) 9:54am
      		  Arrive Vancouver (YVR) 12:50 pm
      RETURN:  Saturday, March 28, 2026  
       UA #1868 Depart Vancouver (YVR) 1:53 pm
      		  Arrive Chicago (ORD) 8:07 pm
       UA #2386 Depart Chicago (ORD) 9:13 pm  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 11:57 pm

      Save $xxx 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 August 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 1 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 2 "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) plan provides all the benefits of the Option 1 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 $50 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 $50 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.  You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.

      Payment Schedule:

       

       Whistler 2026  Initial Deposit
      		 November 18, 2025  January 13, 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 initial deposit:  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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    • 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 to provide them with your registration information.  A deposit of $750 is required to secure your spot.  Call Grand Circle at 800-221-2610 Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm. Mention this code while booking G6-27957.  Only registration with Grand Circle secures your spot.  You may want to consider their insurance coverage. Sign up on PSC registration after you have secured your spot with Grand Circle.

      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 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, the trip leader will credit you with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.  Disbursement of funds is at the discretion of the trip leader and may be done prior to, during, or after the trip.  If you cancel from the trip there will be no credit given.
      • If you purchase your own travel insurance, which includes emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation coverage, the trip leader will credit you with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.  You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.  Disbursement of funds is at the discretion of the trip leader and may be done prior to, during, or after the trip.  If there are no sufficient funds from the trip there is a possibility of no rebates.  If you cancel from the trip there will be no credit given.
      • OAT also offers CFAR insurance.



      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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    • 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.

      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 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.

      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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