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    • April 29, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Spasso

    Spasso in Minnetonka - Wine and Dinner! BYOB from the wine shop next door.

    Welcome to Spasso - A lively neighborhood restaurant and wine bar just minutes from the eastern shores of Lake Minnetonka. We feature a crowd - pleasing mix of Italian classics and imaginative dishes featuring fresh entrees, scrumptious pastas, and delectable desserts.

    The Wine Shope is located next door. You can purchase your bottle of choice, pay no corking fee and enjoy your wine with dinner.
    Here is the menu:
    https://www.spassomn.com/eat

    Pat and Tony will be your hosts. Look for the yellow Ski Hawks sign and balloons.

    If you would like to find out more about the SkiHawks, check us out at www.mnskihawks.org. Individual dues are only $30 / year which is good through October 31, 2025. Joining will get to full access to club events and discounts from select ski & board shops.
    PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK: By signing up for this event, you agree to assume personal responsibility for all risks associated with this event, and release the organizers, event hosts, and other members of the venue, from any liability.
    • May 15, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Urban Growler
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    Enjoy a fun evening of trivia, happy hour and dinner with your fellow Ski Hawks at Urban Growler.

    This is a Ski Hawks member event. The cost is $10. Register and pay on-line.

    https://www.mnskihawks.org/event-6116761

    Social hour will begin at 5:30pm, Trivia will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The event will be in the back, Barrel Room. Look for the yellow Ski Hawks sign & balloons.

    Urban Growler® Brewing Company, Minnesota’s first women-owned microbrewery. Nestled in the Creative Enterprise Zone of St. Paul, Minnesota. They offer an extensive list of craft beers and a great menu of food.

    Fifty Hats Games creates delightful, live-hosted quiz games for any gathering or event. Each game is created for the group playing it, and every round in the game is unique and full of questions with just the right amount of challenge and humor. Join a Fifty Hats game with a team of friends, and you'll be thinking, laughing, and enjoying each other all evening!

    If you would like to find out more about the SkiHawks, check us out at www.mnskihawks.org. Individual dues are only $30 / year which is good through October 31, 2025. Joining will get to full access to club events and discounts from select ski & board shops.

    PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK: By signing up for this event, you agree to assume personal responsibility for all risks associated with this event, and release the organizers, event hosts, and other members of the venue, from any liability.


    • May 17, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Maynard's

    Bike from Hopkins to Maynard's for lunch and back.

    Bike from downtown Hopkins to Maynards and back with the SkiHawks! Sue will be your host.

    Join your fellow SkiHawks for this biking event. Meet downtown Hopkins, 10th Ave. S and 1st St. S

    bike to Mayard's for lunch
    685 Excelsior Blvd.

    If you would like to find out more about the SkiHawks, check us out at www.mnskihawks.org. Individual dues are only $30 / year which is good through October 31, 2025. Joining will get to full access to club events and discounts from select ski & board shops.

    PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK: By signing up for this event, you agree to assume personal responsibility for all risks associated with this event, and release the organizers, event hosts, and other members of the venue, from any liability. The SkiHawks require all riders wear a helmet.


    • August 21, 2025
    • August 24, 2025
    • Pequot Lakes, MN

     


    The MSC is going to throw a Summer Carnival

    at the



    The Midwest Sport / Ski Council has announced that its 2025 Summer Carnival will be held August 21 - 24. 2025 at the Breezy Point Resort in Pequot Lakes, MN.  

    Summer Carnival Includes

    • A three-night stay in a standard double occupancy room with amenities
    • Five onsite restaurants
    • Group Banquet dinner Saturday night
    • Indoor pool, fitness center and recreation center
    • Whirlpool and fitness center
    • Outdoor tennis and pickle ball courts
    • Resort hiking paths and trails 
    • Sandy and Tanning beach
    • MSC sponsored daily events
    • On-site resort shuttle

    Optional activities: 

    • Pontoon Thursday evening and Friday and Saturday afternoons.
    • Golf on 9 holes at onsite courses Friday & Saturday
    • Serenity Spa
    • Marina rentals include kayaks, paddle boats and fishing boats

    Pricing and trip details are summarized in a flyer that you can access by clicking MSC Summer Carnival Flyer or scan the QR code Below. 


    Questions?

    Contact MSC Trip Leader Paul Benkufsky at (651) 260-6439 or click on his name to start an e-mail. 

    Event Registration


    Registration is open!

    Are you ready to go?  Click on I'm ready or scan the above QR code to get redirected to the MSC website.  Then click on "Summer Carnival 2025" to register. Be sure to read the Summer Activities Waiver and Cancelation Policies.   

    Stay Updated

    To stay updated with the latest Summer Carnival and MSC news, visit and like the Midwest Ski & Sports Council's Facebook page.

    Questions, registration and payments should be directed to the MSC.

      • February 07, 2026
      • February 12, 2026
      • Mammoth CA





      Save the dates of

      Sat Feb 7 to Thurs Feb 12, 2026


      To join the Ski Hawks at

      Mammoth Mountain Resort

      in the Mountains of California


      Registration opens after May 1st, 2025. 

      The SkiHawks' "value trip" for 2026. Save the dates of Saturday February 7 to Thursday February 12, 2026 to join us at this Iconic Mountain resort for 4 days of skiing & boarding.

      Ski in / Ski out 2 bedroom & 2 bath condos are booked at the Juniper Springs Resort slopeside at the Eagle base area. A total of 8 condo units are reserved. 


      Plans are to fly into Bishop CA only 45 miles from Mammoth Mountain. 

      Mammoth Mountain is proud to be an Ikon Pass destination.  A Quad Pack lift ticket is also available. Both are usable at neighboring June Mountain.  

      • Mammoth Mountain Facts:
      • 3,500 acres skiable terrain
      • Summit 11,053 elevation
      • Eagle Lodge Base 7,953 
      • Skiable vertical 3,100 
      • 322 inches of average snowfall
      • 300 days of sunshine on average
      • Trails: 
      • 175 named
      • 15% Beginner
      • 48% Intermediate
      • 37% Advanced
      • Longest run: 3 miles
      • Lift System:
      • 25 lifts 
      • 59,000 passengers per hour
      • 3 Gondolas 
      • 19 chairs 
      • 2 high speed 6 packs
      • 10 high speed quads
      • 1 quad
      • 6 triples
      • 3 surface


      Plans are to run a group shuttle bus to June Mountain for 1 day of skiing. 

      June Mountain has 1,500 acres of uncrowded slopes, plenty of beginner-friendly terrain, and breathtaking views. Just 20 miles from Mammoth Mountain. 

      • June Mountain Facts:
      • 1,500 acres skiable terrain
      • Summit 10,090 elevation
      • Eagle Lodge Base 7,953 
      • Chalet Elevation 8,695
      • Skiable vertical 2,590 
      • 250 inches of average snowfall
      • 300 days of sunshine on average
      • Trails: 
      • 41 named
      • 15% Beginner
      • 40% Intermediate
      • 45% Advanced
      • Longest run: 2 miles
      • Lift System:
      • 2 quads 
      • 4 Doubles
      • 10,000 passengers per hour

      Explore the Mammoth Lakes Basin on cross-country skis or snowshoes across 19+ miles (30+ kilometers) of secluded, groomed world-class trails.

      Lift Tickets

      Both Mammoth and June Mountains are IKON Pass resorts. 

      You can ski or ride up to four days on this trip.

      There are multiple choices of Ikon Passes.


      IKON Session passes

      2 Day      3 Day     4 Day

      $259              $389           $459


      IKON Base Pass

       Unlimited Access at Both Resorts

      IKON Pass

       Unlimited Access at Both Resorts

      IKON Pass & IKON Base Pass

       May be purchased through our Tour Operator Sports America

      at a discounted price. Use code word: snow

      Click to access the IKON PASS discount program. 

      IKON Session passes must be purchased through IKON

      Click to access the IKON session webpage.


      Mountain Shuttle

      To Juniper Springs Resort, Eagle Lodge & The Village
      The Yellow Line operates from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM with service between Juniper Springs Resort/Eagle Lodge and The Village every 20 minutes.

      Winter Night Trolley
      The free wintertime Night Trolley operates every 30 minutes from 5:40 PM until 10:00 PM seven nights per week.

      To Juniper Springs Resort, Eagle Lodge & Downtown
      The Green Line operates from 7:30 AM until 5:30 PM with service between Juniper Springs Resort/Eagle Lodge and the downtown area at the intersection of Meridian and Old Mammoth Road (Vons).


      Flight Information

      Current plans are to fly United Airlines from Minneapolis to Bishop CA ith with a connecting flight in Denver. Bishop is 45 miles from Mammoth Mountain. Here is the flight itinerary, subject to change effective as of 3/27/2025


      A total of 29 seats are available

       

        Saturday Feb 07,2026: Minneapolis to Bishop

           Depart MSP - DEN: Flight 1891 at 8:50 AM. Arrive at 10:02 AM

           Depart DEN - BIH: Flight 5964 at 11:30 AM. Arrive at  1:03 PM


        Thursday Feb 12,2026: Bishop to Minneapolis

           Depart BIH - DEN: Flight 5727 at 1:10 PM. Arrive at 4:30 PM

           Depart DEN - MSP: Flight 439 at  8:44 PM. Arrive at 11:48 PM


      Important: If you choose to book your own flight but desire to utilize the SkiHawks' bus transportation, you must be sure that your flight arrives in BIH prior to 1:03 PM. Your return flight to MSP must depart after 1:10 PM. If you are not able to coordinate arrival and departure times, you would have to arrange your own shuttle services at your cost.

      Travel Insurance

      Travel insurance is recommended, which can be purchased on your own.  The SkiHawks does not endorse any specific insurance provider.  If you have to cancel, the SkiHawks cancellation policy would be in effect.  If you have questions, please contact your Trip LeadersScroll down for Trip leader contact info.  Check out the cancellation policy here!

      Other options for quotes are TravelInsurance.com and InsureMyTrip.


      More details to come when Registrations open later this year. 

      • This event is open to all  club members.

      • You must be a rostered member of the MN SkiHawks or another club to participate.


      Questions: 

      Contact Trip Director David Scheibel 320-579-0442





      Past events

      April 09, 2025 MN Wild Game vs San Jose Sharks at Excel Energy
      April 04, 2025 Mountain Melt Down 2025
      April 03, 2025 Join the SkiHawks for Happy Hour at Invictus Brewing Company!
      March 26, 2025 Happy Hour and Dinner at 3 Squares Restaurant in Maple Grove
      March 04, 2025 Sushi and Happy Hour at Sober Fish
      March 01, 2025 Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village!
      February 23, 2025 Meet and Ski with Ski Hawks at Afton Alps!
      February 21, 2025 **TIME CHANGE- start at 4pm - Pints and Paddles - Pickleball and Happy Hour
      February 15, 2025 Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village!
      February 12, 2025 Ski Trollhaugen! 3pm to 9pm. Inexpensive Lift Tickets!
      January 21, 2025 Welch Village - Night Skiing! CANCELLED DUE TO COLD WEATHER
      January 17, 2025 Live Music & Dancing - VFW Bloomington - See the band Wreckless!
      January 12, 2025 Meet and Ski with Ski Hawks at Afton Alps!
      January 09, 2025 MSC Winter Carnival - 2025
      January 05, 2025 Giant's Ridge 2025
      January 04, 2025 Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village!
      December 31, 2024 Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village!
      December 14, 2024 Wicked -Happy Hour/Dinner at Tavern 23 and the Movie at AMC Southdale 16!!
      December 07, 2024 Event Full - Annual Holiday Party at Casper's Cherokee in Eagan!
      November 27, 2024 SkiHawks Pre-Thanksgiving Happy Hour at Mancinis Char House!
      November 16, 2024 Sips Around the Slopes at Public Lands in Woodbury
      November 10, 2024 The Vikings Play at the Jaguars! McGovern's Pub
      November 07, 2024 Puttshack!
      October 29, 2024 Salomon's Quality Ski Time Film Tour!
      October 26, 2024 MN Ski Hawks Annual Nordeast Halloween Pub Crawl
      October 20, 2024 The Vikings Play the Lions at Home! McGovern's Pub
      October 06, 2024 Kick-Off 2024 - Registration is Still Open
      September 21, 2024 Bike the Dakota Line with Paula, Pat and the SkiHawks! Then Red Cow!
      September 19, 2024 Octoberfest!
      September 15, 2024 The Vikings Play the 49ers at Home! McGovern's Pub
      September 08, 2024 Vikings VS Giants HH at Union 32 - Season Opener
      September 05, 2024 Broken Clock Brewing - Happy Hour
      August 24, 2024 PD Pappy's - HH & Live Music - Show Me Your Hits
      August 15, 2024 MSC Summer Carnival 2024
      August 11, 2024 Minnetonka Orchards - Pizza Night: Live Music from Jammer
      August 10, 2024 SkiHawks Tube the Cannon River!
      August 01, 2024 Opera on the Lake!
      July 27, 2024 Summer Picnic
      July 17, 2024 Happy Hour at Maynard's
      July 16, 2024 Colby Lake Park Pickleball & HH at Carmine's
      July 11, 2024 Brother Justus Whiskey Company - Whiskey Tasting & Happy Hour!
      July 06, 2024 **Location Change Due to Flooding- Bike the Chaska Ravine Trail
      July 02, 2024 **** CANCELLED - Colby Lake Park Pickleball & HH at Carmine's
      June 30, 2024 Golfing at Centerbrook!
      June 23, 2024 SkiHawks are off to visit Running Aces Race Track!
      June 20, 2024 Colby Lake Park Pickleball & HH at Carmine's
      June 04, 2024 Colby Lake Park Pickleball & HH at Carmine's
      May 22, 2024 Colby Lake Park Pickleball & HH at Carmine's
      May 19, 2024 Bike and Brunch event -Minnetonka Rail Trails & Maynard's
      May 14, 2024 Colby Lake Park Pickleball & HH at Carmine's
      May 01, 2024 Colby Lake Park Pickleball & HH at Carmine's
      April 18, 2024 Smash Park - Happy Hour - Pickleball, MN Wild finale and Dinner
      April 16, 2024 Colby Lake Park Pickleball & HH at Carmine's
      April 11, 2024 Happy Hour at Serum's Good Time Emporium in Anoka!
      March 14, 2024 Join the SkiHawks for Happy Hour at Sweeny's Saloon!
      March 09, 2024 Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village!
      February 24, 2024 Wild Mountain Meet & Ski
      February 17, 2024 Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village & HH at Spiral Brewing after skiing!
      February 13, 2024 Let's Visit the Urban Growler™ Brewing Company for Happy Hour!
      January 30, 2024 Welch Village - Night Skiing!
      January 20, 2024 Wild Mountain Meet & Ski
      January 14, 2024 **CANCELLED DUE TO COLD TEMPS - Meet and Ski with Ski Hawks at Afton Alps!
      December 31, 2023 Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village!
      December 17, 2023 Smash Park - Happy Hour - Pickleball, Axe Throwing, Duckpin Bowling,
      December 02, 2023 Smash Park - Happy Hour - Pickleball, Axe Throwing, Duckpin Bowling,
      November 27, 2023 The Vikings Play the Bears! McGovern's Pub
      November 22, 2023 SkiHawks Pre-Thanksgiving Happy Hour at Mancini's Char House!
      November 12, 2023 The Vikings Play the Saints! McGovern's Pub
      November 11, 2023 Let's Visit Can Can Wonderland!
      October 29, 2023 The Vikings Play the Packers! McGovern's Pub
      October 28, 2023 MN Ski Hawks Annual Nordeast Halloween Pub Crawl
      October 23, 2023 The Vikings Play the 49er! Cowboy Jacks in Bloomington
      October 19, 2023 Octoberfest!
      October 15, 2023 The Vikings Play the Bears! McGovern's Pub
      October 06, 2023 Kick-Off 2023
      October 01, 2023 Bike and Brunch event -Minnetonka Rail Trails & Maynard's
      September 24, 2023 Winehaven Winery
      September 24, 2023 St. Croix River Canoeing/Kayaking
      September 17, 2023 Bocce Ball 2023
      September 14, 2023 The Vikings Play the Eagles! McGovern's Pub
      September 10, 2023 SKI HAWKS BEST-BALL SCRAMBLE GOLF EVENT
      August 29, 2023 Biking and Bald Man Brewery
      August 15, 2023 Happy Hour at Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge!
      August 13, 2023 Bike the Minnesota Valley State Trail with the Ski Hawks
      August 06, 2023 Pickle Ball - Come join the fun!
      August 05, 2023 Concert in the Vines - Parley Lake Winery - Waconia, MN
      July 22, 2023 LET'S HAVE SOME FUN IN THE SUN AT THE LAKE! BBQ & Boating at Brian's House
      July 16, 2023 Bike the Cannon Valley Trail With the SKIHAWKS!
      July 14, 2023 Live Music: Jonah and the Whales at Champps Eden Prairie
      July 02, 2023 Pickleball, Dinner, and Drinks
      June 09, 2023 Live music and beverages at Tally's at White Bear Lake
      May 18, 2023 Bald Man Brewery Patio Party with GB Leighton
      May 13, 2023 Biking & Beverages (or just beverages - weather permitting) at Luce Line Brewing
      May 05, 2023 Wine Tasting - Bienvenido Spain
      April 20, 2023 Happy Hour at The Park Tavern! St. Louis Park.
      April 13, 2023 Whirly Ball!
      April 01, 2023 Acme Comedy Company!
      March 31, 2023 Lutsen Mountain Melt Down, 2023
      March 16, 2023 Happy Hour at Union 32 Craft House!!
      March 04, 2023 Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village! Cook Out!!
      February 26, 2023 Meet and Ski with Ski Hawks at Afton Alps!
      February 23, 2023 Happy Hour !! CANCELLED !! Hawks at Union 32 Craft House!!
      February 04, 2023 Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village! Cook Out!!
      February 02, 2023 Let's Visit the Urban Growler™ Brewing Company for Happy Hour!
      January 20, 2023 Trails by Candlelight
      January 18, 2023 THE MARKET AT MALCOLM YARDS* Eat. Drink. Happy Hour!
      January 15, 2023 Meet and Ski with Ski Hawks at Afton Alps!
      January 01, 2023 The Vikings Play the Packers! McGovern's Pub. New Years Day Bash!
      December 31, 2022 Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village!
      December 17, 2022 Annual Holiday Party at Casper's Cherokee in Eagan!
      November 03, 2022 Happy Hour With the Hawks at Forgotten Star Brewery!
      October 22, 2022 Fall Hike at Afton St. Park
      October 08, 2022 Kick-Off 2022
      September 19, 2022 The Vikings Play the Eagles! McGovern's Pub. Monday Night Football!
      September 10, 2022 Winehaven Winery
      September 10, 2022 St. Croix River Canoeing/Kayaking
      August 26, 2022 Happy Hour at Lord Fletcher's!!
      August 20, 2022 Bike the Dakota Rail Trail With the SKIHAWKS!
      August 14, 2022 SkiHawks are off to visit Running Aces Race Track!
      August 11, 2022 Join the SkiHawks for Happy Hour at the Sea Salt Eatery!
      August 09, 2022 Wicked at the Orpheum Theatre - SOLD OUT
      August 05, 2022 Visit the Washington County Fair on a Friday Night!
      July 17, 2022 Bike the Cannon Valley Trail With the SKIHAWKS!
      July 06, 2022 Bocce Ball 2022
      June 26, 2022 Best Ball Scramble
      June 24, 2022 Hear the Mark Cameron Band at Tally's Dockside White Bear Lake!
      June 18, 2022 Pontoon Rides and BBQ at Brian's Place!
      April 08, 2022 Mountain Melt Down, 2022
      March 05, 2022 Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village!
      February 19, 2022 SkiHawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village!
      February 10, 2022 *THE MARKET AT MALCOLM YARDS* Eat. Drink. Happy Hour!
      January 27, 2022 Let's Visit VENN BREWING COMPANY for Happy Hour.
      January 16, 2022 SkiHawks Meet & Ski at Afton Alps
      January 08, 2022 The Wild are playing the Washington Capitols!
      January 02, 2022 The Vikings Play the Packers! McGovern's Pub.
      December 26, 2021 Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village!
      November 28, 2021 Vikings vs. the 49's at Patrick McGovern's Pub!!
      November 24, 2021 SkiHawks Pre-Thanksgiving Happy Hour at Mancini's Char House!
      November 11, 2021 Happy Hour With the Hawks at Forgotten Star Brewery!
      October 30, 2021 Halloween Annual North East Pub Crawl With the SkiHawks!
      October 21, 2021 Thursday, October 21, 2021 Join the SkiHawks for Happy Hour at Invictus Brewing Company!
      October 09, 2021 Kick-Off 2021
      September 25, 2021 Bike the Luce Line
      September 23, 2021 Octoberfest at the Yoerg Brewery
      September 18, 2021 Rustic Roots Winery
      August 22, 2021 SkiHawks are off for a Sunday Dinner/Cruise on the Stillwater River Boats!
      August 12, 2021 SkiHawks Happy Hour at Maynard's Wharf!!
      July 29, 2021 Hawks Visit the - Blues and BBQ, featuring Paul Holland Blues Band!
      July 21, 2021 Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Happy Hour at Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge!
      July 01, 2021 Bocce Ball Lawn Party
      June 18, 2021 SkiHawks Visit the Back to the 50's Car Show !!
      June 10, 2021 Join the SkiHawks for Happy Hour at the Sea Salt Eatery!
      May 31, 2021 Bike the Cannon Valley Trail With the SKIHAWKS!
      May 01, 2021 Walk the Saint Croix River Crossing Loop with the Ski Hawks!
      March 06, 2021 Save the Date: Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village
      February 14, 2021 Canceled/Rescheduled: Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Afton Alps
      January 16, 2021 Save the Date: Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village
      December 27, 2020 Save the Date: Ski Hawks Meet & Ski at Welch Village
      October 10, 2020 Kick-Off 2020
      September 26, 2020 Winehaven Winery (Reservation Required Beginning 9/19)
      September 26, 2020 St. Croix River Canoeing/Kayaking
      September 19, 2020 GOLF! & Happy Hour
      September 16, 2020 Admiral D's Waterfront Tavern on White Bear Lake
      September 13, 2020 Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers
      September 03, 2020 Power of 10 at Hastings Music in the Park!
      August 20, 2020 Martin Zellar sings NEIL DIAMOND Live at Crooners DriveIn!
      August 07, 2020 The Good the Bad and the Funky at Minnesota Music Cafe!
      August 07, 2020 Yaruso Bros. Italian before Minnesota Music Cafe
      August 06, 2020 MN Orchestra Free Concert - Hilde Performance Center
      August 05, 2020 MN Orchestra Free Concert - Lake Harriet Bandshell
      August 03, 2020 MN Orchestra Free Concert - Hudson Lakefront Park
      July 31, 2020 Best of Sting & The Police DriveIn Concert at Crooners
      July 17, 2020 GB LEIGHTON Live DriveIn Concert
      June 29, 2020 Blues Fest Live! Big George Jackson
      June 28, 2020 GOLF! Best Ball Scramble
      June 23, 2020 TEDDY SWIMS Live Acoustic Concert on YouTube’s Cover Nation
      May 22, 2020 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera’
      May 15, 2020 CATS (Yes!) from Andrew Lloyd Webber
      April 16, 2020 John Prine - NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert 2018

       

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