As our ski club is rapidly finalizing our annual membership changes, I'd like to welcome all our new members and to welcome back our long standing members for yet another ski season.  While it's nearly impossible to predict the weather we'll experience this ski season, I'm confident that our enjoyment at Ausblick will remain as in the past. Mother nature may not always co-operate with General Manager Dennis Evinrude and staff, however it's rare that we at Ausblick have less than near perfect ski conditions out on the hill, and a warm lodge to socialize with families and friends in between runs.

For the new members this year, our "Orientation dates" are scheduled and we encourage all new members to attend one of the 90 minute sessions.  Information regarding club policy, expectations, use of facilities, etc. are all covered by current Club Board Members. For families unable to arrange for child care, we plan to have someone on-site to insure parents can participate while children are cared for.  Most importantly, these sessions allow new members to get questions answered, followed by an opportunity to have your Ausblick I.D. card issued. Dates for this falls orientations are: Nov. 27, 2011 1:00-2:20pm and Dec. 7, 2011 6:30-8pm. Please set time aside to attend one session.

Dennis and staff are in full swing performing pre-season activities, as are the Ski Patrol and in the near future our Ski School. You will also notice our chairlift has been painted and upon reaching the top, take in the progress towards our Long Range Plan as work continued throughout the off season.  While the area to the west side of our property will NOT opened to skiing this season, it certainly is not the same as it was this past March.  Curious?? You'll have to check it out for yourself in the coming months.

Ausblick's Annual Ski Swap was held this past weekend. Weather was perfect for the event; with many improvements in place after last year's record attendance and long lines. With the assistance of several member volunteers, Board Members and Club staff, the nearly 500 in attendance were able to select items and checkout in record time. You had to be there last year and this year to fully appreciate the improvement.  In addition to the event improvements, this year "The Barbeque Co." from Oconomowoc  was available for food and beverage while members and friends soaked up the sun and renewed friendships.

Kind of makes you look forward to colder weather????  Maybe not for a few week yet. Enjoy the Fall and look forward to Winter, Family, Friends and Memories to be had at your Ski Club.