2009/2010 Schedule

Local trips | Out of town trips | Events

Local Trips

Local trips are on alternating Saturdays and Sundays during the season, and are free for Plus members and $10 for Basic members. The choice of hill will be up to the Trip Coordinator, but will usually alternate between Blue Mountain, Mount St Louis and private resorts in the Collingwood area, depending on ski conditions and people's preferences. If you'd like to put in a request for a particular weekend, please e-mail the Trip Coordinator for that weekend. We will announce the choice of hill a week before each trip via e-mail. For more information on how local trips are organized, see the FAQ.

Trip schedule:

Out of town trips

Please note that out of town trips are open to Plus members only. Want to be a Plus member? Click on Registration, and mail us your application. It's that easy!

Mont Tremblant, Québec, February 6-7
  Mont Tremblant
We have just heard that the organizers of Winterfest at Tremblant have postponed the event until 2011 as they want more time to plan it and possibly work with the organizers of Whistler WinterPride. Nevertheless, Tremblant is a one of the best ski and boarding destinations in Canada so we still be organizing a trip there.

The tour operator that quoted special prices for TGSC is still willing to offer the same deal for us. Please let us know if you are interested in participating as we only need 10 participants to get the group discount that was previously offered. We would like to firm this all up by December 31.

The trip will be leaving on Saturday morning (7.30am - on the slopes by 10.30 am) for 2 days of skiing and one evening of partying in the town of Tremblant, returning to Toronto on the 8pm flight Sunday evening.

Package details are as follows:

• Round Trip Airfare Transportation (Toronto-Tremblant, Porter Airlines)
• Shuttle service from Union Station to Porter Island/Porter Airport in St. Jovite to Mont Tremblant resort
• 1 Night Accommodation in 4 StarSki-In/OutResorts (Hotel Rooms, Double Occupancy)
• 2 Day Adult Lift Tickets
• All Tremblant Resort Fees & Taxes
• $639 per person

• Additional Night with departure from Toronto Friday morning February 5th - $90*/person
• RBC insurance
• Ski Rentals, Extra-Day Lift Tickets ($45), Spa Packages, Casino Shuttles and Breakfast available

Whistler, BC, March 1-8
  WinterPride - Gay Whistler Ski Week
The annual Gay Ski Week is always an awesome event with over 4000 people attending from all over the world. Fabulous skiing and snowboarding, huge parties, smaller events and thousands of hot guys and girls.   If you only go on one out of town trip this year, this should be the one. Everything you need to know about the event can be found at WinterPride.

There are so many ways to tailor your Gay Ski Week experience that a one size fits all TGSC trip package just doesn't work.   Most members make their own flight arrangements, often using points.  (Dating a flight attendant this time of year is also an excellent strategy).   Some take an extra day in Vancouver before heading north to Whistler, but most people aim to be at the hill by the Sunday event start.

You should expect to spend approximately $1,500 to $2,000 excluding meals for the event.  Much will depend on your airfare costs, how luxurious your chalet is, the number days you'll be staying, the number of days you'll be skiing/snowboarding and finally, how much you'll be spending on après ski, party and other event tickets.

The TGSC will be organizing chalets for members heading out and all kinds of tips to save money on your trip - lowest cost lift tickets, rentals and surface transportation among others.  Please contact David at president@tgsc.ca if you are interested.

Québec City, QC, March 12-15
  Mont Ste Anne and Le Massif
Now in its eighth year, our popular Québec City excursion shouldn't be missed. The trip leaves Friday afternoon and returns Monday night, with three days of skiing at two beautiful hills, both of which are a short drive from Québec City. At night we head out to the clubs and bars of Québec City's gay village.  Click the following links for: Mont Ste Anne info and Le Massif info.

Approximate per person costs (incl taxes): $653

• Departure on Porter Air: Friday March 12 @ 15:30
• Return on Porter Air: Monday March 15 @ 17:30
• Saturday: ski at Mont-Ste-Anne, full day
• Saturday evening: outing to old Québec or the gay quarter, 10 minutes from hotel
• Sunday: ski at Le Massif, full day
• Monday ski at Mont-Ste-Anne, half day

• Round trip airfare at group rate, minimum of 10 people required
• Shuttle service from Union station to Toronto Island airport
• Car rental from Québec City airport + gas
• Three nights accomodation at the Best Western in downtown Québec City, 2 "queen" beds per room, 2 guests per room
• One breakfast included
• One day Mont-Ste-Anne lift ticket

Events

Throughout the year we hold many non-ski events so that club members can get to know each other better. We encourage you to come out and meet your fellow skiers and snowboarders. Most events are open to both members and non-members, so if you are thinking of joining but want to check us out first, drop by for a drink!

Beer Nights
Beer nights are held the first Thursday in each month during the season. Join us at 9PM at Woody's. Look for the TGSC sign. Upcoming dates:

• Thursday, October 1
• Thursday, November 5
• Thursday, December 3 - New Members Night and Out of Town Trip Sign Up Night
• Thursday, January 7 - Season Kick Off Party
• Thursday, February 4
• Thursday, March 4
• Thursday, April 1

Dinners
The TGSC will be holding a club dinner night at 7PM on the third Friday of each month. We'll be picking a different moderately priced restaurant each month. RSVP to yanick@tgsc.ca if you are interested in attending, so we can make reservations. Upcoming dates:

• November 20
• December 18
• January 15 8:00pm this week only
• February 19
• March 19

Parties

Plus Members' End of Season Party

Saturday, May 8 9:00 PM Location - TBA

Charity Events

Supporting Our Youth Ski Day

Sunday, March 7