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     Over at the Canyons we explored the western half of the area. Conditions were between ice and crud over there and we kept ending up in another one of those darned natural halfpipes. But then we found the corn. One side of the ravine (named Yard Sale, by the way) was beautiful corn, the other side was bare rock and brush. I loved it and did it twice, but couldn't get Craig to follow for the life of me. We hooked up with another Chicagoan who we hope will join the club and then proceeded to ski more corn and brush - without Craig or Pat. But that's ok - the next run was a bump bruiser where Craig proceeded to look like the mogul pro he is. Dang - I wish I could do that...
     The hotel was pretty nice - great staff, awesome hot pool, good food and bar. I'm wishing for condos again, so we can have room parties, tho. Miss the Wallbanger and Clean Out parties. Looking forward to next year already. Skiing at home this year - well, it sucks...   Sorry to say, so I am jazzed already for some more good times to come with my buddies in the Elmhurst Ski Club.
    Peace everyone - See ya next year.

Karen Sample

CMSC ALPINE RACING

This year as always, CMSC has run their racing program. 14 races, 8 at Wilmot and 6 at other Midwest areas. CMSC runs a

good program. Everyone has a chance to win! Races usually take place on the weekends starting early December running to the

last weekend in February. One day they race Slalom and the other day is a Giant Slalom. They currently have 20 different race

classes. The classes are divided up by gender, age and ability. This year the starting age for trophies was 12. But if your 12 and

under you can still race on the Giant Slalom days. Cost for racers 12 and up is $17.00 on hill registration and $12.00

pre-registration for each race, however you can purchase packages which include all the races, or the Wilmot race package.

The cost for 12 and under is FREE! They use old leftover lycra bibs and receive participation awards after each race.

The Clegg motor home usually adorns the parking lots for these events. However this year, due to scheduling conflicts (ski

trips and Carley had plans!), we made 6 out of the 14 races. With the last Wilmot race weekend the Chili Party. At the end of

the season’s races there is an “End of the Year Party” held at a restaurant, were overall trophies are given out. So we’ll have to

wait to see where we stand for this year!

So put it in your schedule for next year! It really is a great group of people and it gets you out early in the season and it gives

you a reason to ski the Midwest!

Debbie

WANTED

CMSC Alpine racing committee is looking for volunteers to help run the program. Several key positions are open. When you

volunteer- your racing is FREE and depending on the job, you can receive your Lift tickets FREE also!! Check out

skicmsc-race.com for job details.

A LETTER FROM WALT:

Dear ESC Members …

On February 19^th nine “committed” ESC members gathered for a fun filled afternoon at Moraine Hills State

Park. Although there wasn’t sufficient snow to cross country ski, we hiked approximately 4 miles enjoyed the scenery,

exercise and conversation with good friends on a sunny winter day.

Following the hike we returned to Ray & Susan Lucas’ home for a continued good time over food and drink.

Thank you Ray and Susan for your hospitality, it was much appreciated.

As I wind down my third term as your x-country leader, I would like to thank everyone for your support of me

in this position and your continued participation in our activities.

Sincerely,

Walt Zelenka

Your X-Country Leader

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