PSOC activities include:
Snow Sports,Biking, Kayaking, Camping, Hiking, Monthly Happy Hour events at local Upstate SC restaurants, Social Gatherings Hosted by Members, Annual Low Country Boil, Summer Lake Parties, Fall Bon Fire Party,
Holiday Events and more!
Meet some fellow Winter Enthusiasts!
Discounted Local Skiing & Snowboarding!
Ski Racing!
2023-2024
UPCOMING TRIPS:
DETAILS BELOW!
Annual Steamboat
Race & Lesson Week
w/ the Crescent Ski Council
Dec. 2-9, 2023
SIGN UPS OPEN JUNE 1ST!
Taos, NM
w/ the Crescent Ski Council
Jan. 13-20, 2024
SIGN UPS OPEN JULY 1ST!
Sun Peaks, Can
March 16-23, 2024
SIGN UPS OPEN SOON!!!
ICELAND ADVENTURE TRIP!
May 19-28, 2024
SIGN UPS OPEN JUNE 1ST!
Contact our Trip Director at:
PSOC meets the second Tuesday of the Month at:
Tipsy Tavern
Located just South of I-85 Exit #27
4300 SC-81,
Anderson, SC 29621
Meeting will take place in private room on left side of building.
https://www.facebook.com/tipsytavern/
Come out early and enjoy some good food and a cold beverage with us!
BOD Meeting at 6:30pm
PSOC Meeting starts at 7:30pm
New Members are always Welcome!
Swamp Rabbit Ride
Campin' & Creepin' on the VA
Creeper
We are gonna ride the Swamp Rabbit with the Cataloochee Ski School & Ski Patrol on Sunday, June 11th.
The tentative plan is to meet at Gateway Park (Near Traveler’s Rest) about 10:45am with the ride starting about 11a. We will ride about 1 hour into Greenville (Falls Park), then back to Unity Park for lunch at the Southernside Brewing Company (southernsidebrewing.com) around Noon-ish...that way folks going to church can join us with us at lunch and then ride back with us to Travel's Rest should they so desire. If you don't think you are able to do the full ride, we can work out some shuttle options...just let me know what you are able to do.
Email me at: Skibumlong@aol.com if you are interested.
We’ll be Creepin’ on the Creeper!
(Thursday June 15h) or Friday, June 16th Thru Sunday June 18th
Ok folks.
It's time for our annual Creepin' On the Creeper and hanging out around the campfire!
Everyone had a great time last year
I’ve reserved 14 shuttle spots Sat. June 17th that you'll need to contact me for. Campsites reservations need to be made on your own via recreation.gov (See Details below).
Camping:
Beartree Campground:
It’s about 7 miles out of Damascus, East on Hwy 58.
We have gone ahead and reserved site #3 on Chipmunk Circle. Go to Recreation.gov to reserve your site. There are some nice sites on Beaver Flat Loop too. But do it fast as camping is still a SUPER POPULAR activity and sites go FAST!!!
Backbone Rock: Another option closer to Damascus and also on Recreation.gov (No showers, tho.)
Lodging: MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATIONS: You have many choices.
The Holiday Inn Express in Abingdon, VA: reservations can be made at 276-676-2829.
There are also many other hotels in Abingdon or B&B’s in Damascus: go to www.visitdamascus.org/stay/ or http://www.vacreepertrail.com/services/lodging.htm
Friday, June 16th Bike Rentals:
Last year we did our own shuttle and it worked out just fine. We'll meet in Abingdon at the trail head parking and then choose a place to have lunch. Let me know who is interested in this option and we will pick a start time.
Saturday, June 17th Shuttle & Bike Rentals:
I have made reservations for 5 bikes and 14 shuttle spots for Saturday at 10:00 am (10:30a Departure) to go to Whitetop Station under the name of Palmetto Ski & Outing.
Please contact ME for those spots…however here is the phone number for Adventure Damascus: 276-475-6262
Bike & Shuttle: $40 + tax
Shuttle Only: $25 + tax
Credit Cards add 3.5%
(Check in by 10am under Palmetto Ski & Outing and pay there)
We will meet at the Sun Dog location at the curve in the road on Hwy 58 (Address: 331 Douglas Rd.) (this is on the East side of town).
Friday & Saturday Night Campfire & Social Time: The plan is to hang out around the campfire and have dinner together. Folks staying off site can come. Bring something to grill. You will have to check in and pay ($3?) per car so you may want to carpool. Gate will close at 10:00 pm.
Sunday, June 18th, Out & Back Ride: Meet in the Food City Grocery Store Parking lot on the west side of town in Damascus, VA at 11:00 am and be ready leave at 11:30 to bike the Virginia Creeper Trail from Damascus to Abingdon: (not as steep and less crowded). We will be doing a short ride (about 7 miles) to the Alvarado Station where we will check out the Abingdon Winery where you can order a flight or glass of wine and charcuterie or cheese trays and eat lunch (Plan on packing or picking up lunch prior to the ride at the grocery store) and then ride back. Wine bottles will fit nicely on your water bottle rack on the bike. (This option can be done on Friday instead...)
Contact Michelle Shuford for constantly evolving details at: 828-768-0120 or skibumlong@aol.com
Ikon & Epic Pass are available thru Sports America Tours and Skigroup.net and they will offer the additional discounts for All trips available thru PSOC and Crescent this year!
We are recommending that if you are doing more than one Ikon resort, that you purchace the Full Ikonpass or at least the Ikon Basepass Plus. But do your research. the Full Ikonpass is only $50 more than the Basepass Plus.
For Ikon Passes go to:
SAT: www.sportsamerica.com/ikon-palmetto
IKON PASSES ARE STILL AVAILABLE UNTIL SOMETIME IN THE FALL
For Epic Passes go to:
SAT: www.sportsamerica.com/epic-palmetto
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PALMETTO SKI & OUTING CLUB PRESENTS:
Sun Peaks, Canada
March 16-23, 2023 PS: It's an Ikon Resort
ON-LINE SIGN UP'S OPEN SOON: Deposit is only $400
Travel with PSOC to beautiful Sun Peaks Canada.
We'll be staying in the Cahilty Lodge owned by Olympic Skier Nancy Greene. www.cahiltylodge.com
Amenities include:
Pricing: Hotel: $1566
Studio: $1596
Package Includes:
Not Included:
16MAR24 UA 2445 T GSP/ORD 6:46AM 7:48AM
16MAR24 UA 1958 T ORD/YVR 8:55AM 11:19AM
23MAR24 UA 1756 L YVR/ORD 7:00AM 12:59PM
23MAR24 UA 2337 L ORD/GSP 6:10PM 9:11PM
Payment Schedule:
$400 Deposit due upon Sign-Up
$500 Payment due Nov 15, 2023
$500 Payment due Dec. 15, 2023
Balance Due Jan 15, 2024
Email Michelle Shuford for Details! skibumlong@aol.com
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CRESCENT SKI COUNCIL TRIPS:
Crescent Steamboat Race & Ski Camp Dec. 2-9, 2023
Note: Download Flyer below for full details and then sign up online at: www.sportsamerica.com/csctrips
SIGN UPS START JUNE 1st!!!
*PACKAGE COST:
Regulate Rate (2 bed/4 ppl, 3 bed/6 ppl, 4 bed/8 ppl): $1420 pp (Single Supp: Add $TDB?)
No 1 Bedrooms available at Trappeur's Crossing but will be available at the Grand.
-Base price of $TDB (Single supp: Add $TBD)
NEW THIS YEAR!!! EARLY BIRD IS NOW A RAFFLE!!
The 1st 100 sign-ups will be entered into a Raffle for a FREE TRIP!
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN PACKAGE:
• 7 nights lodging at Trappeur’s Crossing: 2 Bd/2 Ba, 3 Bd/3 Ba, & 4 Bd/4 Ba options!
• Onsite parking, W&D's, ELEVATORS!!
• 5 full day lessons w/NASTAR or “CSC Format” race (Don't want lessons: Deduct $TBD Or lessons & lunches: $TBD)
• Ski Socks
• 3 Lunches (M-W-F)
• Welcome Wine & Cheese
• Keg Party
• Western BBQ Dinner
• Awards Banquet w/Door Prizes
*WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
• NEW THIS YEAR!! Lift pass: Add $415 or purchase Ikon Pass: www.sportsamerica.com/ikon-palmetto
• Credit Card Fee (3% add-on if CC is used)
• Air Fare (SAT will handle for you if you wish)
• Ground Transportation (SAT has bus & rental car options) (Add for Denver: $TBD, Add for Hayden: $TBD)
• Trip Insurance
• Other meals not specifically listed
• Equipment rentals (CSC discount at Steamboat Sports)
Download Flyer below for full details or contact Michelle Shuford with any questions: skibumlong@aol.com
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TAOS, NM Jan. 13-22, 2024
SIGN UPS OPENING JULY 1st!
(Waiting on Ground Txfr Quotes to finalize Contract)
*PACKAGE INCLUDES:
-7 nights lodging in the Snake Dance Condominiums (Ski In/Ski Out) or the El Pueblo Inn (Town)
-Shuttles to & From Town/Mountain
-Ground Transfers from Albuquerque
*INCLUDED ACTIVITIES & AMENITIES
Welcome Reception
Famous Roger Mariani Dinner!
Farewell dinner/dance
Trip souvenir
NOT INCLUDED:
*Group lift Tickets $TDB or purchase Ikon Pass: www.sportsamerica.com/ikon-palmetto
*3%CC Fee
*Air (But Skigroup.net can help book that)
*Trip Insurance
*Other meals not listed
*Equipment Rentals (Discounts Available)
For full details contact Michelle Shuford with any questions: skibumlong@aol.com
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CSC ICELAND ADVENTURE TRIP!!!
May 19-28, 2024
Sign Ups Start JUNE 1ST at http://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1178779
With COLLETTE TOURS (The Wheel of Fortune Trip People!)
DOWNLOAD TRIP FLYER BELOW FOR FULL DETAILS!
PRICE & PACKAGE: Before Nov 20, 202
Dbl Occ: $4,898
Single Occ: $5,798
Triple Occ: $4,848 (Not Recommended for 3 Adults)
DEPOSIT of $1,147 upon signup is required to reserve one of 86 spots ONLY on this trip!
INCLUDES:
*AIR!!!
-Collette can quote it out of ANY departure gateway. The rate in the package is good for these gateways: ATL, AVL, BNA, BHM, CLT, CHS, CRW, ECP, GSO, GSP, HSV, RDU, and TYS. For those out of smaller regional gateways such as TRI, CHA, Augusta, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Winston Salem, etc. we can quote them out of their local gateway and add it to the standard price if that is what the guest wants. Actual flight schedules and airlines will be shared as soon as that information is loaded this summer. Remember to let those that want to deviate on the air (or add pre/post trip) to use the phone number and call in to make their reservations.
*10 Days Lodging
*14 Meals
*Luxury Motor Coach for all transfers and site-seeing excursions
*Site-Seeing Excursions (See Flyer Below for FULL Itinerary)
*Cancel-for-any-reason (up to 24 hours out) Trip Insurance
*Some Gratuities
SPECIAL NOTES!!!
*Roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers are included when purchasing Collette's airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, Collette is happy to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note the all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
*Collette rates the activity level of their trips on a 1-4 scale.
The overall activity level of this trip is a 3. This means you are an on-the-go traveler. You need to be able to stand and walk for 2-3 hours covering several miles with hills,uneven surfaces, and stairs. See Flyer for Full disclosure.
Here is a recorded presentation going over the highlights of the tour and what to expect.
Zoom Link:
Download Flyer below for full details or contact Michelle Shuford with any questions: skibumlong@aol.com
Not finding someplace you wish to go with Palmetto? Click here to see where other clubs are going this season: www.crescentskicouncil.org/clubtrips.html
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PSOC races with the The Crescent Ski Council.
https://www.crescentskicouncil.org/racing/
Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and experience are welcome!
Racing is fun and a great way to better your skills!
Come meet new people, save money on lift tickets, and win cool prizes!
https://www.crescentskicouncil.org
CSC operates one of the finest and the only amateur ski and snowboard racing program in the Southeast!
2022-2023 schedule coming soon!
Slalom races on Saturdays, Giant Slalom races on Sundays, Two runs each day.
Racers start gathering in lodge area around 8am, racing starts around 9am.
Have a question?
Want to join our Race Team?
Email us at psocracers@gmail.com
Click here for complete race and race camp schedule
https://www.crescentskicouncil.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=395076&module_id=530586
Please support our Race Sponsors!
https://www.crescentskicouncil.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=395076&module_id=530598
Crescent Gate Keeping Training Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTCIdV-j_ZE
PSOC offers a PayPal account for making payments on Membership, Racing Fees & Club Events.
Please add your name and description of your payment when using PayPal Link. Thanks
Joining the Palmetto Ski & Outing Club (PSOC) is a simple process and can be accomplished by several means. Basically, it involves completing a membership application and paying membership dues. Our membership year and dues structure are as follows: Membership Year: September 1 - August 31
Membership Dues - New Members: - $30 Renewal: - $25
The easiest way to join the PSOC is to attend a meeting and complete an application at that time. We meet at 7:30 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at "Tipsy Tavern" located just off I-85 Exit #27 2 lights South on Hwy 81 North.
Below is a link to a PDF membership application form.
Membership renewals can be mailed to:
Palmetto Ski & Outing Club
P. O. Box 2655, Greenville, SC 29602
Or please use the PayPal link below to make your membership payment.
Thanks PSOC!
full page membership application (pdf)
DownloadInterested in becoming a PSOC Member?
Need more info on Events?
Would you like to join our Ski Racing Team?
Drop us a line!
P. O. Box 2655, Greenville, SC 29602, US
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