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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 has worked his magic on finalizing our plans for the Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club.

Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club is excited to announce that our Club has organized a fabulous European trip to the Dolomites ski area, Selva Val Gardena Italy & followed with sight seeing in Taormina Sicily/Italy. Mark your calendar for Friday, January 15 thru Wednesday, January 27, 2027. The entire trip is $3900, includes all ground transportation, all air transportation, lodging in both Selva & Sicily. Lodging in Selva includes daily breakfast & wonderful dinners. Complete details will be posted May 1st on this Website & in the Sly Fox May Newsletter. The Sly Fox Club will open trip on May 11, 2026 (postmarked no earlier) accepting sign-up with $1000 down payment. 

Sly Foxes International trips are very popular. Our Clubs experienced trip leaders organize it to the letter. You have no work to do, just follow the itinerary & trip leaders. One of the biggest benefits of joining the Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club, you get a sneak peak at all the details prior to posting on the Website.

The Sly Fox Club has also scheduled a weekend trip to BIG SNOW COUNTRY MICHIGAN! Big Powderhorn Mountain Bessemer Michigan February 19-21, 2027. Board a Deluxe Motorcoach in either Appleton or Green Bay Wisconsin. The Trip will include transportation, lodging, dinner Saturday night, lunch at the mountain Sunday & many more benefits of this trip. We also offer a Legends deduction (ages 75yrs+). The trip price to be determined. I think they are still recovering from the mountains of snow this year, Lol. Stay Tuned!

The 2026-2027 Membership year starts 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. 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, The Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club 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 – Selva Val Gardena Italy & Taormina, Sicily/Italy Jan. 15-27, 2027

Sly Fox – Selva Val Gardena Italy & Taormina, Sicily/Italy Jan. 15-27, 2027

Visit the Italian Dolomites. Ski the Selva Val Gardena Italy with a visit to Taormina Sicily/Italy for some sightseeing of a beautiful area. Don’t forget the Sellaronda around the Dolomites., check it out.

The Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Clubs trips are very popular and the trips do fill fast. There are 64 spots available. The sign up with initial deposit of $1000 will be accepted May 11 (postmarked no earlier).

These trips do included all ground motorcoach transportation, all flights, lodging in Selva that includes breakfast & dinner daily, Lodging in Taormina Sicily/Italy that includes breakfast & much more. Full trip $3900. (Reasonably priced Lift passes not included)

All detailed information & sign up will be posted by May 1st, 2026.

Sly Fox – Big Powderhorn Ski Trip Feb. 19-21, 2027

Sly Fox – Big Powderhorn Ski Trip Feb. 19-21, 2027

A Great trip to the Michigan snow country. Feb. 19 thru Feb. 21, 2027.

Trip cost TBD

Join the fun of Michigan skiing.

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, 5pm Loading in Green Bay. Departing when loaded, no later than 5:15pm.  2nd pick up & parking at approx. 5:45pm – Ballard Park & Ride, 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.  The Legend pass (you are minimum 75yo prior to trip) accepted, deduct $75 at final payment (final trip cost TBD) 

Saturday night dinner, directly 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. 7, 2026 at first Membership meeting or mailed. Membership required to join the fun of the ski trips.

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 2026-2027 form enables you to take advantage of Gelandesprung Ski Club trips with no additional membership fees. Check out additional ski trips, Whitefish MT. March 2027,  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 MARCH 4, 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! Sly Fox Ski & Snowboard Club Membership Form 2026-2027

SPRING IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! So is the Sly Fox Spring Banquet on April 17, 2026. We will be back again at VanAbels of Hollandtown. We have had such great dinners there, it was unanimous to schedule the banquet there again. Sign up early to reserve the larger dinging room to accommodate all that would like to attend. There will be great food, prizes & fun! Details & Sign-up form

 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.

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Upcoming Events

April 24, 2026

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May 1, 2026

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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 Randy Zurbuchen 920.360.5366   President@SlyFoxSkiClub.org
Vice President Dave Rooyakkers   VicePresident@SlyFoxSkiClub.org
Secretary Deb Bramschreiber 920.337.0975   SlyFoxClubNews@SlyFoxSkiClub.org
Treasurer Julie Buechner/Interim   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/Interim 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 Join the team for lots of fun!   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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