| Hey, isn't that Ben Gardner's boat???? |  | UPCOMING EVENTS:
Please, read entire newsletter for important SKI TRIP information, CMSC info AND our full 2025 calendar
TUBING 2025 - JULY 18 19 20
NEW GLARUS BIKE TRIP - SEPT 19 20 21 - Come bike the Sugar River and Badger State bike trails. We will be staying at Chalet Landhaus Hotel, which is directly adjacent to the Sugar River bike trail, and walking distance to town. CONTACT CHALET LANDHAUS https://www.chaletlandhaus.com/ OR CALL 608.527.5234 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS - BLOCK OF ROOMS RESERVED UNDER "SITZMARK SKI CLUB". ONCE YOUR RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED, PLEASE EMAIL: ilpunk@att.net - SO I MAY ADD YOU TO THE LIST OF ATTENDEES. AN ITINERARY WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU 1-2 WEEKS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. ***ANY UNCLAIMED ROOMS IN OUR BLOCK, WILL BE TURNED BACK TO HOTEL SEPTEMBER 1***
Please contact either Betty(bbarboro@comcast.net) or Tari(tari.sedlacko@gmail.com) if you have more ideas for fun stuff to do this summer.
KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE OUR WEEKLY BLAST(S)? SEND THEIR EMAIL TO: SitzmarkIL@gmail.com AND WE'LL BE CERTAIN TO ADD THEM TO OUR MAILING.
| SITZMARK SCHEDULE
Here is a current list of activities on our calendar. Watch for more details of these events in the upcoming weekly newsletters. If you don't see something you would like to do with your Sitzmark friends, (ie; biking, kayaking, hiking, festivals, baseball games, car shows, golf, day trips, bar hops, Cubs games, Bears games), contact our co-Vice Presidents Betty Barboro or Tari Sedlacko, to have the event added to the schedule. Let's have some fun!!!
2025 Calendar of Events
RECURRING EVENTS
Thursdays, May 29 thru August 29
ROCKIN IN THE PARK Summer Concert Series 7 pm
Rosemont Entertainment District
Contact: Alouise Gredell
Tuesdays, June 10 thru August 5
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 7 pm
Independence Grove Forest Preserve, Libertyville
Contact: TBD
RUNNING CALENDAR
Fri-Sun, July 18-20
TUBING TRIP
New London, WI
Contact: Karen Westlake
Wednesday, August 6
CLUB MEETING
El Barrio Restaurant
Contact: Gina DeJoseph
Saturday, August 9
BIKE RIDE to The Other Door in Lake Bluff…14 miles
Meet at Karen's House
Contact: Karen Westlake
Saturday, August 23
AUGUST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Mary Lou’s House – Gages Lake
Contact: Mary Lou Slomski
Sunday, August 24
BUCKTOWN ARTS FEST
Bucktown, Chicago
Contact: Martin Kultermann/Sharon Pearson
Sunday, August 31
DUCK BASH!
Betty & Daves House – Barrington
Contact: Betty Barboro
Wednesday, September 3
CLUB MEETING
El Barrio Restaurant
Contact: Gina DeJoseph
Saturday, September 6
BIKE RIDE
Meet at Karens House
Contact: Karen Westlake
Thursday, September 11
G-CLUB DINNER
Location: TBD
Contact: Tari Sedlacko
Fri-Sun, September 19-21
NEW GLARUS BIKE TRIP
New Glarus, WI
Contact: Karen Westlake
Tuesday, September 23
DAY AT THE ZOO
Racine Zoo, Racine, WI
Contact: Tari Sedlacko
Saturday, October 4
FLANNEL FEST
Petrifying Springs Beer Garden, Kenosha
Contact: TBD
| Sitzmark is going to Crested Butte
Come and join your fellow Sitzmarkers for a fun week of skiing at Crested Butte! We will be going from Saturday February 28, 2026 to Saturday March 7, 2026. We are booked at The Plaza Condominiums, in 2 bedroom/2 bathroom units and it is a short walk to the Silver Queen lift. The condo building has an onsite restaurant and bar and has 2 hot tubs. It also has one covered parking spot/condo.
https://heycrestedbutte.com/listing/the-plaza/
Crested Butte is on the Epic Pass and below is some information and prices.
Epic (32 Resort)
4 Day - $342
5 Day - $412
6 Day - $482
EPIC Pass: Purchase a 4 Day, 5 Day, 6 Day, Epic Local or Full Epic Pass from Skigroup.net and receive a $50
INSTANT trip rebate. No rebates apply for 1-3 Day Passes.
EPIC Registration Site: Epic Pass
*Enter TRIPREBATE50 at checkout to apply your instant trip rebate!
Crested Butte is approximately 30 miles from the Gunnison airport and United does have one non-stop/day from Chicago but it looks like it’s only available on the way there, on the way back to Chicago it has one stop in Denver. American also flies to Gunnison but with one stop. Current roundtrip air starts at around $500.
We usually hire a bus to get us back and forth from the airport but looking at the flight times of United and American, it might require a long wait at the airport for some. The non-stop flight from O’Hare to Gunnison doesn’t leave until 3pm and arrives around 5 pm. It looks like American only offers morning or evening one stop flights to Gunnison. There are airport shuttles available for about $55 one way. This might be the best option but something we can discuss.
So what is the cost?
If we do lodging and club dinner/party it will be:
$800/person single supplement is an extra $656
If we add a bus it will be an extra $150/person based on 20 people on the bus.
To reserve your spot the deposit will be:
$200/person
You may pay by either check, made out to Sitzmark Ski Club and sent to
PO Box 386
Libertyville, IL 60048
Or by using Zelle and sent to SitzmarkILTreas@gmail.com, put Crested Butte in the comments area. | SKI SPAIN
Sitzmark Ski Club
JANUARY 11-21 2026
$2364 per person - air not included
approx air $850 economy class - Chicago - Toulouse, France
What's included:
3 nights Toulouse; breakfast included and dinner included, double occupancy
7 nights Baqueria-Beret; breakfast and dinner included, double occupancy
5 day lift ticket included
5 day mid range equipthment rental included
Private Roundtrip transfer Toulouse-Baqueria-Beret included
What's not included:
Air
Trip insurance
Meals not listed
Baqueira Beret, the largest and most visited ski resort in Spain, offers 160 kilometers of pistes, spanning across 4 valleys (Baqueira, Beret, Bonaigua, and Baciver), and caters to all skill levels with
varied terrain, from beginner slopes to challenging black runs and off-piste options.
Hotels:
Toulouse Jan 11-14, 2026
Grand Hotel de L'Opera
3 nights
Deluxe King Room, 2 guests per unit
Daily Breakfast Included
Optional Single Supplement: add $392.00 to base
Stay in a unique setting combing rich history with modern comfort. The Grand Hotel de l'Opera opens its doors to you: a 4 star hotel located in the city center of Toulouse on the Place du Capitole. Comfortable yet refined atomosphere, high-end services and attentive service are the key words of this intimate and chaming boutique hotel.
Baqueria-Beret Jan 14-21, 2026
Hotel Montarto 4
7 nights
Daily breakfast and dinner included
single supplemental $1178.00
Hotel Montarto is located next to the Baqueria-Beret ski slopes. It has an SPA, gym and transfer to slopes for all clients. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The rooms at the Montarto hotel are exterior and have all been renovated. They also have a safe and a bathroom with a hairdryer. The hotel's spa is available for a fee and offers a hot tub, sauna and various massage treatments. The indoor pool and gym can be used free of charge. The La Perdiu Blanca restaurant prepares various international dishes. The La Borda Lobato restaurant prepares avant-garde mountain-style cuisine. There is also a pub and a nice bar.
If interested please contact:
Marta Hoelter
mghoelter@gmail.com
224.234.7004
Martin Kultermann
livetotravel55@gmail.com
847.372.2381
Current taxes included unless otherwise noted. Changes to government taxes or provider fuel surcharges may alter price.
Price based on an exchange rate of $1 USD to $0.9230 EUR. A difference in excess of $0.03 at time of payment will increase or decrease trip price.
|  | It's that time of year again - Club Dues:
Sitzmark's fiscal year runs May 1 to April 30 of the following year. Membership dues are $20.00 (cash, check, or on-line via Zelle at: SitzmarkILTreas@gmail.com), per person annually, payable no later than August 31, 2022. Failure to renew membership within three (3) months of the due date shall be cause for termination of membership. You may submit payment online via Zelle: SitzmarkILTreas@gmail.com or you may pay in-person at a meeting - cash or check, or you may mail your payment to: Sitzmark Ski Club P.O. Box 386 Libertyville, IL 60048. Note, PayPal is no longer an option for payment. | CMSC Corner:
WHAT IS CMSC?
The Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council (CMSC) primary goal is to promote and support our member clubs in their effort to further the interest in skiing, snow boarding and year round activities - social activities.
CMSC is a not for profit organization with 70 member clubs throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and neighboring states, representing over 10,000 skiers and snowboarders.
Many thanks to Charlotte Bader for keeping our CMSC calendar current!
Sun., July 27, 2025 CrossTown Classic - Cubs vs Sox - Rate Field $96. includes Upper Deck Ticket, Food & Drinks at Patio pre and early game. Kevin Conlan Kconz1@aol.com or Mary Kreinbring Marycmsc@outlook.com
Norge Ski Club - Fox River Grove - Fall and Winter Ski Jumps:
Oct. 4 & 5 - Jumptober Fest Jan. 31 & Feb 1, 2026
CANCELLED - Oct. 3-5, 2025 Ski & Snowboard Show - CANCELLED
***THERE WILL BE NO SKI & SNOWBOARD SHOW FOR 2025***
NEW DATE TRIP SEMINAR - Saturday, October 11, 2025 - note, this is changed from May - same location - Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare, 6501 North Mannheim, Rosemont
Jan. 24-Feb 1, 2026 Europe Madonna di Campiglio, Italy with extension Venice Mike Thomas mike-mike1@att.net
Feb. 21 & 22, 2026 - Travel & Adventure Show, Donald E. Stephen's Center, Rosemont
April 8-13, 2026 - Spring Fling - Mt. Bachelor, Oregon - $1492. Includes: Air, ground transportation, lodging w/buffet breakfast, lift ticket, daily shuttle.
Kevin Conlon 708/906-9517 kconz1@aol.com
Ski and Ride, Publication of Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council, is now available on website www.skicmsc.com , scroll down and click on Magazine.
| If anyone would like to get together on a weekend at a local establishment, to hang with other Sitzmarkers, please let Betty Barboro or Tari Sedlacko know and we can have it listed in the Weekly Blast.
| MISC ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
- LOOKING TO JOIN SITZMARK'S FACEBOOK PAGE? DON'T BE SHY, SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST NOW.
- LOOKING TO JOIN SITZMARK SKI CLUB? ANNUAL DUES ARE $20.00 PER PERSON AND DUE, AUGUST 31. YOU MAY PAY ON LINE VIA Zelle - at: SitzmarkILTreas@gmail.com, OR IN-PERSON AT A MEETING, OR MAIL YOUR CHECK TO P.O. BOX 386 LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SPONSORS, AND THOSE BUSINESSES WHO GAVE SO GENEROUSLY TO SITZMARK OVER THE YEARS, SO THEY MAY CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES:
SPONSORS
"51 years Still going strong....Taste the secret of our success!!"EL BARRIO RESTAURANT - DIAMOND LAKE***OPEN FOR INDOOR DINING & PICKUP - WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY 3PM-9PM - CALL 847.566.0475
WILMOT MTN
CONTRIBUTORS
Viking Ski Shop, Barrington IL
Home Depot, Mundelein IL
O'Salon, Mundelein IL
Heather Ridge Golf Course, Gurnee IL
White Deer Run Golf Course, Vernon Hills IL
Life Sport Tennis, Pickle Ball and Fitness Club, Libertyville IL
Liberty Jeep Auto City, Libertyville IL
REI Outdoors, Vernon Hills IL
Wildberry Pancake House, Libertyville IL
Emil's Sports Bar, Mundelein IL
Fox Lake Golf Course, Fox Lake IL
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REMINDERS:
Upcoming Events - If anyone has ideas for events, please let me know by sending an email toSitzmarkIL@gmail.com or talk to me at the meetings. If you would like to organize an event but not sure what, some past ideas include Hiking, Pedal Tavern, Segway, and Kayaking during warm weather months. And winter hiking, snowshoeing, X-C skiing in cold weather months.
If you are doing Biking, Beer Gardens, or other impromptu events on the weekend and want to invite anyone interested, send an email toSitzmarkIL@gmail.com with the details and I’ll send a quick note out. Include, name, phone #, where to meet, when to meet, and what the event is.
Advice for those organizing events:
If you volunteered to organize & run an event…THANK YOU!! Your club appreciates you taking the time to volunteer and contribute your ideas. Now…the next step is to contact our PREZ, Gina DeJoseph, who will help PROMOTE your trip/event in the club weekly updates, which communicates our event to the club. Our PREZ, and/or any of our board members are more than willing to help you and provide you with suggestions on how to sell the event. If you need help designing a flyer, contact Gina and/or any of the board members to assist you. Our co-VP's - Betty & Tari, coordinate all our Social events and non-ski trips.
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