What we’re about
50+ Ski with Us, sponsored by Vail Resorts, was a very popular seniors group skiing program at Breckenridge and Keystone for many years. Due to Covid restrictions, it was discontinued in 2020 and there are currently no plans for its return. The purpose of this group is to provide a platform for our Summit 50+ Ski with Us community to continue to get together and have fun skiing and riding together on our own.
We are now officially sponsored by Summit County Senior Citizens Inc, also known as Summit 50 Plus. To join this Meetup group is free, but to ski with us, all members must now become members of the Summit Senior Center / Summit 50Plus. This requires logging on to their website and paying a $20 annual membership. No other dues or fees are required.
There are many benefits that come with your membership, but if you are unable to take advantage, just consider it the minimal fee to join our group. What a great deal!
BTW, if you're new and would like to just check us out, please feel free to show up and enjoy a day or two skiing with us for free as our guest! We hope you'll want to join...
Following tradition, we have regular weekly ski day get-togethers at both Breckenridge and Keystone plus occasional pick-up days at other resorts and other miscellaneous events throughout the year.
This group is intended for skiers and riders of solid intermediate (blue) level and above. If you have a question regarding your ability level, please approach any group leader.
Each morning we will break up into smaller groups according to ability level and type of terrain desired. We will try to provide one or more experienced and knowledgeable leaders for each group. If enough leaders are not available, you may need to just ski as a group on your own.
Our group member's children and guests of age 21 and older are always welcome on an occasional basis.
We like to take a lot of photos and videos and share them on our Facebook Group page. By joining, you give consent to share any photos or videos that you may be in on social media.
The consumption of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited before or during any of our outdoor activity events.
You must verify that you are physically fit, have sufficiently prepared for this activity, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional for any health-related reasons.
Our leaders are not guides, but merely facilitators of group skiing. We are not trained professionals and receive no compensation in any form. Breckenridge and Keystone both have potentially dangerous and hazardous terrain. You are ultimately responsible to make your own decisions based on your own judgement regarding your personal limits and safety.
Please familiarize yourself with the Skier Responsibility Code as outlined in the Colorado Skier Safety Act (link below) and our Group Safety Protocols.
SKIER RESPONSIBILITY CODE
SUMMIT 50+ Ski with Us SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
- We strictly follow the SKIER RESPONSIBILITY CODE.
- Morning briefing emphasizes personal assumed risk and need to realistically assess self limitations.
- Helmets are required for all members.
- Appropriate skier spacing between members of a group is emphasized.
- We attempt to have two leaders for each group. One designated as a lead and the other as a sweeper.
- We encourage the use of the “buddy system” when skiing in low visibility conditions or treed terrain.
- We never intentionally duck ropes or ski out of bounds with a group.
- Members of groups intending to ski advanced terrain are highly encouraged to have emergency whistles (provided for all members), and charged cell phones set to GPS.
- We emphasize use of “one click” emergency Ski Patrol contact available with EPIC App.
- Members please immediately communicate any personal or perceived safety issues or concerns with your leader.
*THE WILLFULL DISREGARD OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW OR ADHERE TO ANY OR ALL OF THE ABOVE RULES OR STIPULATIONS IMMEDIATELY RENDERS YOU AS A NONMEMBER OF OUR GROUP.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 50+ Season Kick-Off Meet & Greet PartySummit County Community and Senior Center, Frisco, CO
Summit 50+ Ski With Us is kicking off the season with a meet & greet party on Saturday, December 14 from 3-5 PM at the Summit 50 Plus Senior Center in Frisco.
Please join us for an afternoon of friendly banter and ski tales told by some of the strangest people you will ever meet. This is the kickoff event for 50+ Ski With Us group under the Summit 50 Plus organization banner. This is also the inaugural year of Summit 50 Plus having an Alpine Ski group as part of its offerings.
Reintroduce yourself or meet others for the first time that you will be skiing with this season.
BYOB! Bring your own drinks (alcohol is allowed) and a snack to share. We expect we will have some hungry skiers just off the slopes.
There is no charge for joining our ski group, but you must eventually become a member of the Summit 50 Plus Senior Center to become a regular member of our group.
The Summit 50 Plus Center is in Frisco at 83 Nancy’s Place. We look forward to seeing you there. - Loosey Goosey Apres Ski Season KickoffSummit County Community and Senior Center, Frisco, CO
Come join us at our Loosey Goosey Après ski party on December 19th at the SCSC. This will be the only meeting in December. Meetings will resume January 9th 2025 and will continue every Thursday at 3:30 until the end of March. Our parties will take place at the Summit County Community and Senior Center.
We have potluck parties on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30. Our participants bring a dish or something to share. Beer, box wine, soda, and setups are provided. We also have utensils for the dish you bring.
Everyone is invited to join, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet new friends. Guests are welcome to attend one meeting before being asked to become members, with a sign-up fee of $15 annually and the 50+ Senior Center membership of $20 if you are not already a member.
Whether are a member of the ski group which has joined the 50+ ski group, or Over The Hill Gang at Copper, or just looking for a social activity, come join Loosey Goosey, have a glass of wine, socialize with your ski buddies, meet new friends and tell the stories of the day. It is a great opportunity to meet new friends. Again, membership is $15. That's a bargain for refreshments every week for 4 months. We hope to see you there.
Any questions can be directed to Sandy Hawkins at 410 924 4896 or [email protected] or [email protected].
