SKIBACS November Newsletter 2026

Hello SKIBACS Members,
Welcome One, Welcome All, to the season of meeting, greeting and EATING! See what SKIBACS has in
store for you this holiday season below!

THANK YOU to our Lodge Work Party Volunteers!
A quick THANK YOU to everyone who came up to our SKIBACS Crystal Mountain Lodge October 24-25th to
prep the Lodge for the ski & snowboard season! Just in time too since local news declared winter weather
warnings for the Mt Rainier area on October 27th! With fresh firewood loaded, bathrooms & showers
thoroughly cleaned, décor hung and walls swifer-ed (goodbye cobwebs), we are ready to host you for the
season! Staying at the SKIBACS Lodge at Crystal? We have lockers available! $100 for the season, Oct
1st-Sept 30th. Contact Kellie info@skibacs.org for details.

 

 

 

 

 

Winter 2027 Snowboard & Ski Lessons—Sign Up Now!

Date: Ski Season 2027
Time: Wednesdays, Thursday Nights, Friday Nights, Saturdays and Sundays
Location: The Summit at Snoqualmie
Details: From kids to adults, SKIBACS welcomes brand-new skiers and snowboarders as well as anyone
looking to brush up on their skills. Reserve your spot today at https://www.skibacs.org/lessons/ ! Our
instructors are PUMPED to teach you this season at Snoqualmie!
Interested in becoming an instructor for the club?! https://www.skibacs.org/pros/being-an-instructor-at
skibacs/

Annual SKIBACS Holiday Potluck
Date: December 13, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: Newport Hills Swim & Tennis Club
Details: Join us for an evening of meeting, greeting,
and eating at our annual SKIBACS Holiday Potluck!
Bring a favorite dish to share and celebrate the
season with the SKIBACS community. We’ll supply
the ham, you bring the figgy pudding.
https://www.skibacs.org/events/skibacs-holiday
party/ sign up here!

 

December Bash at Crystal Mountain
Date: December 18–20, 2026
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Crystal Mountain Lodge
Details: Come one, come all to our December Bash!
Stay within walking distance of Washington state’s
largest ski resort and enjoy a festive mountain weekend with fellow SKIBACS members.

Skibacs December Bash!

Explore Our 2027 SKIBACS Trips—Did Someone Say New Zealand?!
Date: Ski Season 2027
Time: See our Trips Page for Details!
Location: Utah, Canada and New Zealand!!!
Details: Adventure is calling! Start planning your next getaway with SKIBACS and explore our exciting
lineup of 2027 trips—including New Zealand (Hobbits rejoice)! Check out destinations, dates, and trip
details at SKIBACS TRIPS.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow (More Links!)
• Volunteer Opportunities: I am interested in helping the club!
• SKIBACS Newsletter: https://www.skibacs.org/news/
• Did you know SKIBACS has an array of partners for deals and discounts?!

Deals & Discounts

Questions?
Contact SKIBACS at info@skibacs.org or our SKIBACS Receptionist Kellie Heslin!
Kellie is reachable at 206.400.7542 Winter hours: M-F 10am-3pm Wednesdays off