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Ski Trip to Jackson Hole | January 2014

Join the Goddard Ski Club on an amazing ski trip to Jackson Hole, ranked #1 in 2014 by Ski Magazine. Enjoy 7 nights of lodging, 5 days of skiing, and various fun activities. Don't miss out!

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Ski Trip to Jackson Hole | January 2014

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  1. GODDARD SKI CLUBhttp://gewa.gsfc.nasa.gov/clubs/ski/January 25 – February 1 , 2014$1299/person (Double occupancy) Mountain Statistics • Average Annual Snowfall: 459” • Vertical Drop: 4,139” • Base Elevation: 6,311’ • Top Elevation: 10,450’ • Skiable Acres: 2,500’ • Terrain: 10% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 50% Advanced • Number of Runs: 116 • Lifts:100 passenger tram, 1 8 pax, 6 quads, 2 triples, 1 double • http://www.jacksonhole.com/ Trip as advertised COST INCLUDES: • 7 Nights Lodging (includes breakfast) • Round Trip airfare (BWI to Jackson) • Ground transportation • 5 days of skiing • All applicable taxes and fees • Welcome reception and Après Ski party AT THESE FANTASTIC RATES, RESERVATIONS WILL GO FAST, SO DON'T WAIT!

  2. Trip Report • Ranked #1 in 2014 by Ski Magazine • 20 Attendees – 2 more joined mid-trip • ~60 attendees from all NASA centers • Flight out – on time and uneventful • Provided champagne up arrival in Jackson • Lodging – Parkway Inn • In town of Jackson. Close to lots of restaurants and bars. • Great owner and outstanding service! • Breakfast provided • Highly recommended

  3. Trip Report • Ski report • It is all about the snow & JH had a great year! • JH received >200” of snow before we arrived. 500” for the year • All but 3 of 116 named runs were open when we arrived – all open by mid-week! • Most of the group took a group tour on the first day – conditions were a bit firm • Received a few fresh inches the second day and then more and more snow every day afterwards! Thursday and Friday were epic!

  4. Trip Report • Ski report (continued) • On Wednesday there was a trip to Targhee, few Goddard attendees, all had a great time • A few in the group skied Corbett’s Couloir! • Many others skied “Meet your maker”…..one almost met him • Everyone made it home without injury • http://www.jacksonhole.com/video-gallery.html • Jeff’s pics • https://picasaweb.google.com/107367095129429339936/201401JacksonHole?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNevsbS25JnDwwE&feat=directlink

  5. Trip Report • Events • Welcome party on the first night • Lesson learned….go easy on the alcohol the first night. JH is tough enough to ski without being hung-over • Two Après ski parties • Mangy Moose and Snake River Brewery • NASA group dinner included • Dog sledding, snow mobile trip in Yellowstone, Elk preserve, dog sled race, etc. • Trip home was smooth • Next year is Steamboat – please come

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