Inclusive Access Through Shared Recreation

Offers up to $100 per day reimbursement for first-time skiers and snowboarders enrolling in equipment and lesson packages for up to three days, and provides on-trip support by connecting new participants with experienced members who guide them to rental offices and ski school.

Provides members with discounted trip rates, lodge stays, and year-round ski/snowboard storage for an annual fee, and allows families to participate in club activities with age-based eligibility for minors.

Operates a lodge in Waitsfield, Vermont available for member stays during unscheduled periods and organizes volunteer work weekends for members to maintain the lodge and grounds. The lodge is also used during scheduled trips and work weekends.

Organizes weekend ski and snowboard trips from December through early April, with round-trip bus transportation from Long Island, NYC, and New Jersey to a lodge in Waitsfield, Vermont. Trips include daily visits to resorts such as Sugarbush, Killington, Stowe, Mad River Glen, and Jay Peak, with shuttles between the lodge and ski areas.

Organizes and hosts year-round outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and kayaking in the Green Mountains and New York area from May to October, with trips based out of Waitsfield, Vermont.

Purchases Killington lift tickets in bulk and resells them to members at a discounted rate of $120 plus $5 for an RFID card if needed, as part of its trip programming.

Provides lodging at the Waitsfield, Vermont lodge with bedding and towels included, serves chef-prepared breakfasts and dinners daily, hosts evening happy hours with an open bar, and provides dinner on return bus trips for attendees.

Offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities as part of trip programming, including daily transportation via Miramar-operated bus service to access these activities when conditions allow.

Provides recreational skiing opportunities through a member-supported ski club, fostering community engagement and outdoor winter activities.

Hosts monthly dinner meetings from September to April on the fourth Tuesday at various local restaurants to plan and discuss club activities.

Plans and organizes multiple ski trips each winter season to destinations within the United States, Canada, and Europe, including specific trips to Teton Village, Wyoming and Canazei/Val Di Fassa, Italy.

Organizes and maintains a ski club that provides members and guests with opportunities to participate in varied social and athletic activities year-round, including summer sports such as hiking, bicycling, camping, and boating, with a focus on youth development.

Holds monthly general meetings on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM and specific pre-trip meetings approximately one to two weeks before each ski trip, all at AMVETS Post 48 in Ronkonkoma, NY. These meetings serve to connect members and share information about club activities.

Provides an online tool for members to upload pictures and videos via website or mobile device, manually reviews submissions, and posts them to the organization's website with confirmation sent to submitters within approximately one day.

Plans and operates at least five ski trips per season to destinations across the Northeast, Western U.S., Canada, and Europe, with group sizes averaging 30 to 80 members; secures group discounts and passes savings to members. Trip logistics are coordinated months in advance, and specific pre-trip meetings are held for each destination.

Tracks individual and team race performances across the season using a point system by age category, recognizes champions, and awards seasonal honors including the Foy Cup, team awards, Most Improved racer titles, and the annual IronMan award for most race starts. Also offers a parent-child team seasonal award based on combined performance.

Applies U.S. Ski & Snowboard (USSS) standards for competition rules and equipment, including mandatory use of FIS-certified helmets, prohibition of fluorocarbon-based waxes, and authority for race juries to exclude participants lacking proper equipment or ability.

Provides transportation and lodging matchmaking tools to help racers share travel and accommodations, and hosts post-race social events to build camaraderie among participants.