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SKI THE WORLD with the SLY FOX SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB, Appleton Wisconsin, Welcome!
Founded in 1967
We offer sports-oriented adults, ages 21 and over, the opportunity to participate in recreational activities in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere year round. Our ski trips incorporate the Midwest, Western and International Ski slopes and cities. Enjoy group discount trips, rental equipment and more. Our excursions are well organized by our accomplished trip leaders.

Club members include single and married couples, and are from all walks of life. Whether it is your first trip or one of many, the Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club welcomes all levels of skiers and snowboarders.  Ski the World with Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, join today and take advantage of our great ski trips and fun social events throughout the year!

Club NEWS

The Club Meetings will be resumed on October 1, 2025 at 7pm.  The future Membership meeting location to be determined.  Membership Meetings are 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Oct. thru March, 7pm social, 7:30pm meeting.  See Calendar of events for specific dates.

Please remember that you must be a member of Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club or Gelandesprung Ski Club to sign up for trips. Not a member of Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club? Then sign up today or at the meeting, membership accepted from May 1st & anytime throughout the year.

See the Calendar of Events for more information on upcoming events for the Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club.

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Trips

Welcome! When you join the Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Appleton you can take advantage of our fabulous trips.  

IT IS HERE! Our Trip Chair, Sam Fontaine worked his magic on finalizing our plans for the Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club International ski trip in 2025 ski season.  

Details for the International trip on January 10 thru 22, 2025 to Zermatt Switzerland (7nights) & Nice France (4nights) is HERE!  Trip opened for sign up on May 20, 2024. If you are interested in this trip, please contact Trip Leader Sam, [email protected] today.

NOTE:  OPENING for ZERMATT SWITZERLAND JAN. 10-18, UPDATE on Nov. 28, 2024, Notified that there has been an unfortunate opening for ONE FEMALE, double occupancy-double comfort room. Base trip price $3280 from O’Hare to Zurich/Swiss Air.  Extension Option available Nice France with air $420 Jan. 18-22, 2025. Want to take this spot?  Contact Trip Leader Sam Fontaine ASAP, [email protected].

As of July 30, this trip is WAIT LISTED.  What does that mean? You may send in a sign up form with deposit for the wait list. You will to take the place of a person that needs t o remove themselves from the trip.  Basically, someone cancels, you take their spot on the trip.  

It is time to revisit this great area. Sam has scouted the area this last January and was impressed with all that Zermatt has to offer along with our lodging.  It is a wonderful town with the ability to ski right off the mountain into town.  
 
Our lodging at The Perren is a short walk to the Suneggabahn (underground funicular) & Gornergratbahn (cogwheel train up the mountain).  No vehicles in Zermatt except for the local bus that will take you to the cable cars that deliver you near the Matterhorn. Zermatt is easy to get around and a fabulous town to walk.
Sit on the side of the mountain to enjoy fondue & white wine with the backdrop of the Matterhorn.  It truly is breathtaking.
 
Following Zermatt, we will be transported to Nice, France on the French Riviera.  A 30 min train ride to Monte Carlo, Monaco to mingle with the rich & famous. For the adventurous, vineyards abound, several hour beautiful train ride to Marseille France, the famous painter’s museum-Musee Matisse in Nice just to name a few.

Zermatt Nice 2025 details & sign up form Waitlist

The additional Sly Fox Ski Trips will open for sign up Oct. 2 Membership meeting or postmarked on that date.

February 14-16, 2025 Big Powderhorn Michigan $360 (2 nights Lodging at Quality Inn Ironwood), two day lift pass for Big Powderhorn Mt., round trip Deluxe Motor coach from Appleton/Green Bay. All details & sign up to follow in Sly Fox October Newsletter also posted on the Sly Fox website.

2025 Powderhorn Preview         2025Powderhorn Sign-Up

Copper Mountain, Colorado scheduled for Sun., March 30-Fri., April 4, 2025.                                WHAT’S INCLUDED!!   LIFT PASS FOR FOUR DAYS of skiing, Southwest air & Free Bags, 5 Nights hotel lodging at CAMBRIA HOTEL COPPER MOUNTAIN for $1635. Sign up with full details in Sly Fox October Newsletter & posted on Sly Fox website.    2025 Copper Preview            2025Copper Mt. Sign-up

STAY TUNED!

Don’t delay signing up for a trip.  Our trips do fill fast because of the great value and the well organized trip.  Generally our trips include all transportation, (motor coach and or air), lift passes, lodging and all you have to do is jump on in Appleton or Green Bay. More questions, contact our Trip Chair Sam Fontaine, [email protected].

Don’t miss any information, becoming a member, you will be the first to know……Membership year is May 1-April 30th and accepted throughout the year. Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club Membership Form 2025-2026 Look for complete summer, meeting, & ski season information along with trip sign up page in the Sly Fox Clubs Newsletter.  The newsletter will also be posted on the website.  Our trips typically open for registration on the first Wednesday in October meeting with some exceptions for International Trips. 

 Join the Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club for our trips and also receive the Clubs eblasts with the latest information & details of our trips, Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club Membership Form 2025-2026 Membership year May 1 thru April 30 & accepted throughout the year.

Must be a member of Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club or Gelandesprung Ski Club to sign up for ski trips.

Sly Fox – Zermatt Switzerland, Nice France, January 10 thru January 22, 2025

Sly Fox – Zermatt Switzerland, Nice France, January 10 thru January 22, 2025

Sam’s Photo taken 2024 in Zermatt

Announcing Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club’s International trip January 10 thru January 22, 2025 to Zermatt Switzerland – Nice France ( French Riviera).

Trip opened for sign up on May 20th.

NOTE: As of July 30, this trip is WAIT LISTED.  What does that mean? You may send in a sign up form with deposit for the wait list. You will to take the place of a person that needs to remove themselves from the trip.  Basically, someone cancels, you take their spot on the trip.  Please contact Trip Leader Sam Fontaine ASAP for more information.  [email protected]

Details Zermatt Nice 2025 Waitlist Sign up Form

It is time to revisit this great area. Sam has scouted the area this last January and was impressed with all that Zermatt has to offer along with our lodging. It is a wonderful town with the ability to ski right off the mountain into town.

Our lodging at The Perren is a short walk to the Suneggabahn (underground funicular) & Gornergratbahn (cogwheel train up the mountain). No vehicles in Zermatt except for the local bus that will take you to the cable cars that deliver you near the Matterhorn. Zermatt is easy to get around and a fabulous town to walk.

Sit on the side of the mountain to enjoy fondue & white wine with the backdrop of the Matterhorn. It truly is breathtaking.

Following Zermatt, we will be transported to Nice, France on the French Riviera. A 30 min train ride to Monte Carlo, Monaco to mingle with the rich & famous. For the adventurous, vineyards abound, several hour beautiful train ride to Marseille France, the famous painter’s museum-Musee Matisse in Nice just to name a few.

Sly Fox-Big Powderhorn Mt. Michigan, February 14-16, 2025

Sly Fox-Big Powderhorn Mt. Michigan, February 14-16, 2025

 

$360 dbl occupancy

 

 

 

What’s Included!

Round Trip Motor Coach Appleton/Green Bay/Ironwood

Quick Motor Coach ride to/from lodging & Big Powderhorn Mt., Bessemer.

Two nights hotel lodging – Quality Inn Ironwood, indoor pool, hot tub & daily hot breakfast.  Hotel rooms, 2 queen beds or 1 king.

Two day pass Big Powderhorn Mt.

Group Dinner Saturday night, Big Shots Sports Bar & Grill.  Quick walk across from the hotel.

Please read details in preview below with more information.

Trips opens for sign up October 2, 2024.  Forms available in October Newsletter & Sly Fox Website mid September.  www.slyfoxskiclub.org

Questions?  Contact Trip Chair Sam Fontaine, [email protected]

2025 Powderhorn Preview

2025Powderhorn Sign-Up

Sly Fox – Ski Trip – Copper Mt. Colorado, Sun. March 30 – Fri. April 4, 2025.

Sly Fox – Ski Trip – Copper Mt. Colorado, Sun. March 30 – Fri. April 4, 2025.

 

$1635 dbl occupancy-2 per room

 

 

What’s Included!

4 Day Lift pass to ski four days of spectacular Copper Mountain. 

5 nights hotel lodging/ 2 per room at Cambria Hotel Copper Mountain

Round Trip Southwest Air Milwaukee/Denver. Includes 2 free bags.

Round Trip motor coach transfers, Appleton/Green Bay/Milwaukee & Denver/Copper Mountain

Save the date to get the First Tracks on the mountain. 

Trip opens for sign up Oct. 2, 2024. Sign up and complete details will be posted October Newsletter & posted mid September on Sly Fox Website, www.slyfoxskiclub.org

2025 Copper Preview

2025Copper Mt. Details Sign-up

Questions?  Contact Trip Chair Sam Fontaine, [email protected]

Click here for Membership & Midwest Trip Policies that are posted in our Membership section.

When you join the Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Sly Fox Membership Form 2024-2025.   Sly Fox Membership enables you to take advantage of Gelandesprung Ski Club trips with no additional membership fees.  Gelandesprung Ski Club

Calendar of Events

MORE FUN with SLY FOX SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB!

Join in the fun with the Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club. All Members & Non Members are welcome to all non club sponsored events.

We resume our Membership Meetings on Oct. 1, 2025. You may find them posted below, calendar of events.  Membership meetings location is The Bar on Lynndale, upper level. 7pm social gathering, 7:30 PM meeting. They continue on the First & Third Wednesdays on each month, October thru March. It is always fun to see everyone again, catch up with those we didn’t see this summer & make plans for the ski season.     

All year long, our Club plan events that include banquets, Foxes Friday gatherings (Foxes Fridays/Happy Hour gatherings ), biking excursions that will be posted in our Newsletter and Website.  Our Monthly Membership meetings starting in October will have pre-trip informational meetings along with Guest Speakers.

Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club’s FIRST MEETING will resume on OCTOBER 1, 2025. Location The Bar on Lynndale, Appleton.   7pm social / 7:30pm meeting upstairs meeting room.   Welcome renewal & new members, Annual meeting & TRIPS OPEN FOR SIGN UP.  Yeah!  Sign up early, space is limited.  All information & sign ups are on the Website & Newsletter. Sign up today!  Membership Form 2025-2026

Celebrate the ski season, the Spring Banquet is booked for May 2, 2025.  One of our favorite places, VanAbels. We will enjoy their fabulous broasted chicken & batter cod dinner.  We also have back by popular demand Russ Reiser, guitarist from the former VicFerrari band.  He plays all our favorites starting at 8pm-10pm.  Throughout the night, there will be prizes.  Join the gang for a lot of fun, good food & reminiscing about the great season we had. Sign up today, RSVP no later than April 15.  Spring Banquet Details & Sign up 

 Not a Sly Fox member? Then sign up today or at one of the Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Clubs meetings.  Our Membership year is May 1st – April 30th, membership is accepted anytime throughout the year.

Sly Fox Club members are welcome to attend additional skiing or social events, check out events with our friends at Gelandesprung Ski Club Green Bay.  

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Upcoming Events

May 16, 2025

  • May 16, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, Rookies Sports Bart & Grill
    Rookie's Sports Bar & Grill, 325 N Appleton St, Appleton, WI 54911, USA See more details

May 23, 2025

  • May 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, Spats Bar & Grill
    Spats, 733 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914, USA See more details

May 30, 2025

  • May 30, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, Batley's Bar & Gril
    Batley's Grill & Bar, 1010 Cameron Way, Neenah, WI 54956, USA See more details

June 6, 2025

  • June 6, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, Stone Yard, Greenville
    The StoneYard Greenville, N1739 Lily of the Valley Dr, Greenville, WI 54942, USA See more details

June 13, 2025

  • June 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays
    See more details

Member Services

The Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club’s services include: Photos from Past Trips, News Letters, Membership Information, and our Affiliates.

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Contact Us

Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club Contact Information

Contact any of our friendly Officers and Committee Chairpersons by sending an email or phone call. Or you may send an email directly through the Contact Form below.

Officers

TITLE NAME PHONE     EMAIL
President Greg Buss   [email protected]
Vice President Randy Zurbuchen 920.360.5366   [email protected]
Secretary Deb Bramschreiber 920.337.0975   [email protected]
Treasurer Julie Buechner 920.427.2813   [email protected]
Advisor Sam Fontaine 920.337.0975   [email protected]

Committee Chairs

TITLE NAME PHONE    EMAIL
Trip Chair Sam Fontaine 920.337.0975  [email protected]
Membership Chair Julie Buechner 920.427.2813 [email protected]
Marketing Chair Deb Bramschreiber 920.337.0975 [email protected]
Newsletter Chair Sandy McMonagle 920.471.2399   [email protected]
Social Chair Position open   [email protected]

Please contact us by either:

  1. Attending a Meeting Location (Oct.-March): The Bar on Lynndale, 2435 W. Nordale, Appleton (see Event section above) TBA
  2. Send a letter to:

    Sly Fox Ski Club
    P.O. Box 1613
    Appleton, WI. 54912-1613

  3. Or send an email to the president’s email by entering the information below and press the SEND button.

    If you are one of the Board Members or a Chairperson and you need to update the Sly Fox Ski Club Calendar go to the following link: SlyFox Google Calendar Updates
    If you are one of the Board Members or a Chairperson and you need to access the Sly Fox Ski Club Email go to the following link: SlyFox Email

    About Us

    SKI THE WORLD with the SLY FOX SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB, Appleton Wisconsin, Welcome!

    Founded in 1967, the Sly Fox & Snowboard Ski Club is a group of downhill skiing and snowboard enthusiasts who enjoy the snow season and other year-round activities. Some of the winter and summer activities may include:

    • Skiing/Snowboarding in the Midwest, Rockies, and International down hill ski resorts
    • Bicycling in the Midwest
    • White water rafting
    • Attending Sporting events such as Baseball and Football games
    • Touring major cities world-wide

    Our group, ages 21 and over, seek the opportunity to participate in recreational activities in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere year round.  For those of you that are traveling with a companion but are not interested in skiing or snowboarding, you are welcome to explore on your own with your fellow friends.

    The membership year is May 1st to April 30th.  You may join at any time during the year – or sign up now! If you have any questions then send me an email: [email protected]

    For specific Trip Information, please contact Trip Chair Sam Fontaine via email, [email protected].

    We hope to hear from you soon!

    Sincerely,
    Greg Buss
    President, Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club

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