It’s all about Community
and Getting Out There.
Flatirons Ski Club
More Than Skiing!
More Than Skiing!
FALL AND WINTER
During the winter, members can join downhill and cross-country skiing trips, as well as snowshoeing excursions. Popular destinations for these trips include Crested Butte, Snowmass, Steamboat, Wolf Creek, and Monarch. For cross-country skiing, Snow Mountain Ranch and Devil’s Thumb Ranch are favored spots.
SPRING AND SUMMER
In the warmer months, the club organizes hiking and wildflower rambles. Tuesday evening hikes are followed by potluck dinners, creating a perfect blend of exercise and socializing. There are also Thursday hikes that vary in difficulty and distance, accommodating different skill levels.
History of the Club
Our journey began in 1963, when a group of enthusiastic instructors from Lake Eldora Ski Area founded what was then known as the Lake Eldora Ski Club. Their vision was to bring more people into the world of skiing through vibrant social gatherings and exciting parties. Fast forward to February 1971, the membership decided to embrace a broader horizon and renamed the club to Flatirons Ski Club. This change reflected our expansion into diverse interests and signaled our intent to transcend beyond any single local ski area.
We are a dedicated not-for-profit organization, designed to provide our members with delightful opportunities to revel in skiing and a variety of other recreational and social pursuits. Our mission is to foster good sportsmanship and camaraderie through these activities. Driven entirely by passionate volunteers, we publish a monthly newsletter brimming with details about upcoming events.
The Flatirons Ski Club in Boulder, Colorado, offers a plethora of events that cater to skiing enthusiasts and those who love outdoor activities. The club, is run entirely by volunteers, Over the years, it has evolved to include a variety of activities beyond skiing, promoting good sportsmanship and camaraderie among its members. The club hosts a range of weekly and monthly events. During the winter, members can join downhill and cross-country skiing trips, as well as snowshoeing excursions.
Popular destinations for these trips include Crested Butte, Snowmass, Steamboat, Wolf Creek, and Monarch. For cross-country skiing, Snow Mountain Ranch and Devil’s Thumb Ranch are favored spots. In the warmer months, the club organizes hiking and wildflower rambles. Tuesday evening hikes are followed by potluck dinners, creating a perfect blend of exercise and socializing. There are also Thursday hikes that vary in difficulty and distance, accommodating different skill levels.
Social events are a cornerstone of the club’s activities. These include monthly game nights, book club meetings, and Friday social gatherings at local venues like Rincon del Sol. The club also organizes annual events such as a Membership party in September and a Spring Fling in June, which are excellent opportunities for members to mingle and plan for upcoming activities. Additionally, the club arranges unique outings like canoe trips, weekend excursions to places like Moab and Rocky Mountain National Park, and cultural events such as visits to the Shakespeare Festival.
Membership in the Flatirons Ski Club is open to anyone, with annual dues set at $25 for individuals and $40 for couples. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month from October to May. For more information about their events and how to join
What People Are Saying
Joining the Ski Club 25 years ago was one of the best decisions I ever made. Here was a bunch of people who like to do the things I like to do, and I didn’t know them before joining. I thought I knew all the local trails, but Ski Club hikes have shown me an infinite number of new trails, not to mention the adventures of our overnight trips. Social events (FAC, Book Club) are highlights to my week.
Louisa M. Young
My experience with the Flatirons Ski Club has been wonderful. When I joined one of the senior members invited me and my wife to join him and his wife on a trip to see the Trinity Nuclear explosion site in New Mexico. He also invited me to ride with him to different ski areas and on canoe trips. I felt very special to be asked by someone who certainly had many other friends in the club that he could join. I have been on numerous ski trips with the group which has replaced a group of skiers that had decreased in numbers. We have enjoyed the holiday party which gives us a chance to fancy up a bit and it is one way we celebrate the holidays. The book club has also provided a place to meet people that I do not see while engaging in some of the other activities. I have made many new friends and I should have joined much sooner.
Richard Patnoe
I wanted to share my experience with the club, which has been both unique and rewarding. Over the years, I've joined the club on a few occasions but found myself distracted and unable to participate fully. However, in 2018, I rejoined with a specific goal in mind: to find companions for weekday skiing. This decision turned out to be incredibly fruitful. Not only was I able to go on numerous ski trips, but I also had the opportunity to embark on weekday adventures with a variety of people. This experience has led me to make many new friends and has shown me the supportive nature of our organization.
