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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.  

Our Trip Chair, Sam Fontaine is working his magic on finalizing our plans for the Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club.

We are proud to announce our Western trip to Park City Utah along with dates for the Big Powderhorn Weekend. New trip added in March, Crested Butte Colorado. 2025_2026TripList
 
BIG POWDERHORN MT.- Friday, JAN. 30 thru Sunday, FEB. 1, 2026. Same great trip, Quality Inn Ironwood/hot breakfast lodging, Motorcoach transportation, Dinner Sat. night, two-day lift pass & more. Legend & Indy Pass accepted. Complete information will also be in the September Newsletter & trip opens for sign-up first Membership meeting Oct. 1st or mailed. Big Powderhorn Details & Sign-up
 
PARK CITY UTAH – TRIP NO LONGER AVAILABLE-SOLD OUT! Saturday, FEBRUARY 14 thru FEBRUARY 21, 2026.  Included, motorcoach transportation, Roundtrip direct Delta Air, 7 night in town lodging Park Station Condos, 2Bed/2Bath units (4 person per unit). Outdoor pools & hot tubs. A short walk to Town Lift, restaurants, bars & entertainment. Lift pass not included, purchase separately.  Park City details & Signup
 
 
CRESTED BUTTE COLORADO – MARCH 26-30, 2026. Thursday thru Monday. This trip will include Round trip direct United air, all motorcoach transportation, 4 nights lodging at Crested Butte Plaza Condominiums, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bath units, (4 persons per unit). Outdoor Hot tubs, Walking distance to lifts, restaurants, bars, shops & entertainment.  Lift Pass not included, purchase separately. Complete information & sign-up form will also be in the Sly Fox Newsletter. Crested Butte details & Signup   
Purchase lift pass separately (skicb.com), purchase early & save. Click link for pass Crested Butte Pass information
 
JOIN US FOR FOXES FRIDAYS HAPPY HOUR. Some do arrive & eat earlier. 
If you would like to stop in just to visit, grab a beverage, have a bite to eat later on your own, that’s okay too.
Members, do you have a friend that is interested in the ski club….bring them along.
 

The 2025-2026 Membership year started on May 1st & is accepted throughout the year. The great thing about joining or renewing the Membership, our Members will be notified via email when plans are finalized. 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, trips@slyfoxskiclub.org.

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 – Big Powderhorn Mt. – Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2026

Sly Fox – Big Powderhorn Mt. – Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2026

 

A Great trip to the Michigan snow country. Jan. 30 thru Feb. 1, 2026.

$415pp dbl occupancy

Join the fun of Michigan skiing.  Big Powderhorn Details & Sign-up

We start out in Appleton & Green Bay on our Motorcoach ride to Michigan.

What’s Included!

Round Trip Motorcoach transportation. First pick up & parking – The Woods Golf Course, Green Bay. 5pm loading & departing when loaded, no later than 5:15pm.  2nd pick up & parking at approx. 5:45pm – Northland Mall, Appleton. Subs, snacks bottled water, ice cooler provided up to Michigan & so much more. You are Welcome to bring your favorite beverages (no glass).

Two night hotel Lodging at Quality Inn Ironwood/hot breakfast/pool/hot tub and only minutes to Big Powderhorn Mt.  Two queen bed lodging.

Two day lift pass for Big Powderhorn Mt.  Legend pass (you are minimum 75yo prior to trip) & Indy pass accepted, deduct $50 at final payment (final trip cost with deduction $365) 

Saturday night dinner, right across from our hotel. 

Full itinerary will be distributed prior to trip.  Don’t miss this trip to join the fun!

Questions? Contact trips@slyfoxskiclub.org. Trip leader Deb B.

Complete information & sign-up will also be in the September Newsletter.  Trip open for sign-up Oct. 1, 2025 at first Membership meeting or mailed. 

Sly Fox – Park City Utah – February 14-21, 2026

Sly Fox – Park City Utah – February 14-21, 2026

 

 

 

 

We are excited to announce our fabulous trip February 14-21, 2026 Park City Utah, an Epic Pass resort.

$2350pp dbl occupancy 

Park City details & Signup

TRIP NO LONGER AVAILABLE-SOLD OUT!

What’s Included!

Round Trip Delta Airlines, DIRECT FLIGHT to/from Milwaukee & Sault Lake City Utah.

All ground transportation Milwaukee & Park City.

7 nights Lodging at Park Station Condominiums right in Park City. Condos are 2 bedroom units, all units with one bath per bedroom. Condominiums include Full kitchen, living room. On site Outdoor pool & hot tubs. All with a quick walk to Town Lift, bars, restaurants & shops.

Group Farwell Dinner with departure review.

Lift Pass not included, must be purchased separately.

 

Sly Fox – Crested Butte Colorado – March 26-30, 2026

Sly Fox – Crested Butte Colorado – March 26-30, 2026

Join us for a fabulous 3 days of skiing or boarding at CRESTED BUTTE COLORADO, Thursday thru Monday, MARCH 26-30, 2026.  

$1235pp dbl occupancy – SPOTS AVAILABLE

Crested Butte details & Signup

What’s Included!

Motor Coach travel from Appleton & Green Bay to/from Milwaukee Airport.

Round Trip direct United Air to/from Milwaukee & Denver Colorado.  Motor Coach travel to/from Denver & Crested Butte.

4 Nights Lodging Plaza Condominiums, Crested Butte. Two Bedroom units with two bathrooms, (4 people per unit) & Outdoor Hot Tubs.  Great location in Crested Butte & walking distance to lifts, restaurants, bars & night life.

3 day Lift Tickets NOT Included. Purchase tickets separately & save (skicb.com) at Link to purchase Crested Butte lift passes

Questions? Contact Sam Fontaine, trips@slyfoxskiclub.org

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

When you join the Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, 2025-26_Membership_Form  Sly Fox Membership enables you to take advantage of Gelandesprung Ski Club trips with no additional membership fees. Check out additional ski trips, Telluride Colorado Jan. 10-17, 2026  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 NEXT MEETING will  be JANUARY 7, 2026. Location The Bar on Lynndale, Appleton.   7pm social / 7:30pm meeting upstairs meeting room.   Welcome renewal & new members, 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

 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.  

January 2026

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  • HAPPY NEW YEAR! WELCOME TO 2026
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  • Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, Spectators Sports Bar, Greenville
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  • Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club Membership Meeting, Accepting trip sign ups
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  • Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, The Rusted Roost Menasha
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  • Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
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  • Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club Membership Meeting, Pre-trip Information Big Powderhorn Michigan Ski trip
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  • Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, American Legion, Club 38 Bar & Grill, Appleton
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  • Ski Trip, Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club Big Powderhorn Mt. Michigan
  • Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, Scuba's Pourhouse
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  • Ski Trip, Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club Big Powderhorn Mt. Michigan

Upcoming Events

January 9, 2026

  • January 9, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, The Rusted Roost Menasha
    Rusted Roost Restaurant & Bar, 192 Main St, Menasha, WI 54952, USA See more details

January 16, 2026

  • January 16, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
    Rookie's Sports Bar & Grill, 325 N Appleton St, Appleton, WI 54911, USA See more details

January 21, 2026

  • January 21, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club Membership Meeting, Pre-trip Information Big Powderhorn Michigan Ski trip
    The Bar - Lynndale, 2435 W Nordale Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA See more details

January 23, 2026

  • January 23, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, American Legion, Club 38 Bar & Grill, Appleton
    The American Legion Post 38, 3220 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914, USA See more details

January 30, 2026

  • January 30, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Ski Trip, Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club Big Powderhorn Mt. Michigan
    Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort, 11375 Powderhorn Rd, Bessemer, MI 49911, USA See more details

  • January 30, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, Scuba's Pourhouse
    Scuba's Pourhouse, 1309 E Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI 54911, USA See more details

January 31, 2026

  • January 31, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Ski Trip, Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club Big Powderhorn Mt. Michigan
    Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort, 11375 Powderhorn Rd, Bessemer, MI 49911, USA See more details

February 1, 2026

  • February 1, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Ski Trip, Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club Big Powderhorn Mt. Michigan
    Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort, 11375 Powderhorn Rd, Bessemer, MI 49911, USA See more details

February 4, 2026

  • February 4, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club Membership Meeting, Pre-trip information for Park City, UT. ski trip
    The Bar - Lynndale, 2435 W Nordale Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA See more details

February 6, 2026

  • February 6, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, Foxes Fridays, Heiting Place
    Heiting Place Supper Club, 1101 W North Ave, Little Chute, WI 54140, USA See more details

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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 Randy Zurbuchen 920.360.5366   President@SlyFoxSkiClub.org
Vice President Randy Zurbuchen 920.360.5366   VicePresident@SlyFoxSkiClub.org
Secretary Deb Bramschreiber 920.337.0975   SlyFoxClubNews@SlyFoxSkiClub.org
Treasurer Julie Buechner 920.427.2813   Treasurer@SlyFoxSkiClub.org
Advisor Sam Fontaine 920.337.0975   SlyFoxClubNews@SlyFoxSkiClub.org

Committee Chairs

TITLE NAME PHONE    EMAIL
Trip Chair Sam Fontaine 920.337.0975  Trips@SlyFoxSkiClub.org
Membership Chair Julie Buechner 920.427.2813 Membership@SlyFoxSkiClub.org
Marketing Chair Deb Bramschreiber 920.337.0975 SlyFoxClubNews@SlyFoxSkiClub.org
Newsletter Chair Sandy McMonagle 920.471.2399   SlyFoxClubNews@SlyFoxSkiClub.org
Social Chair Position open   SlyFoxClubNews@SlyFoxSkiClub.org

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: President@SlyFoxSkiClub.org

    For specific Trip Information, please contact Trip Chair Sam Fontaine via email, Trips@slyfoxskiclub.org.

    We hope to hear from you soon!

    Sincerely,
    Randy Zurbuchen
    President, Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club

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