2026 Ski and Travel Trips

Telluride is nestled in a box canyon surrounded by 13,000 ft. peaks. Skiing, boarding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing, shopping and dining! History, art, outdoor adventure, scenery.....

Telluride has all this and much more!

This is a Florida Ski Council trip which means many other Florida Clubs will be joining us in beautiful, historic Telluride!. There will be a welcome reception, two big parties with a DJ and dancing, a mountain lunch after ski racing, and Apres Ski.  The FSC holds a NASTAR race and some of the Clubs take it very seriously so let us know if you want to compete!

We don’t usually lead FSC trips but 2026 is an exception because you, our trippers, requested a return to this gorgeous mountain town!

Soon to be the second largest ski resort in Colorado, Steamboat is loved for its light, dry snow and

varied, accessible landscape. Head to the Sunshine Bowl area and explore the Olympian Trail (in the

mellow trees between Quickdraw and Flintlock runs) where you can learn about Steamboat’s best-

known Olympians. As you work your way across the mountain be sure to tap the head of Buddy

Werner’s statue at the top of Storm Peak for good luck. Finish your day on Heavenly Daze, a blue run

that will give you some of the best views of our wide-open valley. If that’s not enough, they also have

night skiing on the mountain.

Steamboat’s downtown dining scene is something to write home about. Our ever-evolving restaurant

lineup offers hungry guests everything from Thai and locally ranched steaks to stylish small plates

and legendary Italian. Can’t decide? Do a little happy hour hop-around. Cheerful chefs and

bartenders serve up deals on cocktails, microbrews, and gourmet apps.

Come and join us for this great adventure. We have secured lodging at Torian Plum the finest ski-

in/ski-out condos in Steamboat Springs. They are in the Torian Plum Plaza at the base of the

Steamboat Ski Area.

Crested Butte is in Southwest Colorado with a straight line distance of 21 miles from Aspen, much more by road. Formerly a mining town, it dwindled when mining operations ceased until the 1960s when a ski area was built on Crested Butte Mountain. The ski resort was constructed on the former Malensek Ranch.

We will be staying at The Plaza located in the Village 180 yards from the chairlift Silver Queen and Keystone Lifts. We will be sleeping at 9300’, so altitude sickness remedies are in order.

The Resort is 3 miles from the quaint town of Crested Butte, population of 1600 and ZERO traffic lights.  There is extensive free public transportation between the resort and town, and even all the way to the Gunnison airport.

 Your European vacation begins with a three-night stay in Lake Como, Italy, and one night in Lucerne, Switzerland. Explore the gothic historical center, cruise to Bellagio, and savor Italian cuisine. In Lucerne, visit the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge, then take a highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus for breathtaking views.

Next, travel to Basel to board the Avalon Ship “Vista.” Cruise to Breisach, Germany, and explore the Black Forest. Visit Kehl and Strasbourg, tour the Maginot Line, or explore Alsace’s wine country. In Rudesheim, hike the vineyards, visit the Mechanical Museum, or enjoy Rudesheimer Coffee. Cruise through the Rhine Gorge, passing ancient castles and the legendary Rock of Lorelei.

In Cologne, bike through the city, visit Jewish heritage sites, or tour the famous twin-steepled cathedral. Enjoy a locally brewed Kölsch beer before cruising overnight to Amsterdam. There, take a walking tour, a canal cruise, or visit Keukenhof Gardens. Your trip ends the next morning after breakfast.