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February 2026 Newsletter

Duneland Ski Club also means Summer Fun!
Check out the recent activities in the Slide Show below!

Check out the Facebook page of the Duneland Ski Club!
DSC on Facebook

Our new Ski Season has begun!
2026 will be a great year for Duneland Ski Club!

Six Dunelanders hit the Colorado slopes in December!

Matzats and Blocks at Granite Peak

Dawn and Chris Disher at the Viking Improvement Camp at Chestnut Mountain. Can you spot them?

Register NOW for the DSC Midwest Bus Trip

to Petoskey, Michigan!

We're skiing Nub's Nob and Boyne Highlands!

February 21-23, 2026

Winter hiking is a great way to experience the beauty of the Indiana Dunes!

One of the oldest parks in the state system, Indiana Dunes State Park was established in 1925. This local gem provides year-round recreation, with popular Lake Michigan beaches in the summer and great hiking in all seasons.

Because not everyone has a State Park Pass, we will meet at the east parking lot of the Dune Park Station of the South Shore Line, 1068 W. Dunes Hwy (US Hwy 12), Porter, IN 46304 at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, February 10. Then we can carpool into the Park.

IDSP Trail Map

As always, dress for the weather, wear appropriate shoes or boots, and bring your water.

Please contact Jerry Mansell at 331-777-0593 if you are interested in this hike. If the weather conditions require cancellation, we will have a good call list.

Our après hike lunches have become a popular part of our hikes. This time, we will go to Joe & Freddy's (2958 W Dunes Hwy, Town of Pines, IN 46360), an old-fashioned diner with a great selection of food and beverages!

Tiny's in Miller Beach

Come in out of the cold!

Our March Dine Around is at Tiny's Coffee Bar, located at 555 S. Lake Street in the Miller Beach area of Gary, at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, March 11.

Part of the revitalization of the Miller Beach commercial district, Tiny's is an upscale cafe in the historic Miller Bakery Cafe. Enjoy favorite comfort foods, delicious vegan options, artisan espresso drinks, and prohibition-era cocktails. Plenty of parking across Lake Street. Check out their menu! Tiny's Coffee Bar

A Duneland Dine Around is always an opportunity to mix and mingle with our friends - and meet new friends!

Please RSVP by text to Mary Golding at 219-796-7011 NO LATER THAN Thursday, March 5 at noon so she can make sure we have adequate space.

Tiny's Coffee Bar

Welcome to Duneland Ski Club

For over 75 years, we have been Northwest Indiana’s premier club for ski and snowboard enthusiasts of all skill levels! Founded on a passion for adventure and a love for winter sports, our club offers exciting trips, social events, and year-round activities tailored to bring together the local skiing and snowboarding community. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or new to the slopes, Duneland Ski Club provides opportunities to meet fellow outdoor lovers, participate in group trips to renowned ski resorts and enjoy a variety of social gatherings. Join us and experience the thrill of winter sports while making lifelong friends along the way!

We would like to meet you! Check out our Calendar for Meetings and Events!

Our December Dine Around and Holiday Gathering was a great success! Thanks again, Mary Golding.
The next Duneland Ski Club General Meeting will be at 7:30 PM on January 19, 2026 at the Gary Sportsmen Club, 10101 Madison Street, Crown Point, IN 46307.
We have regular social events that are open to everyone, including Dine-Around Dinners, bike rides, and hikes. More information in our Newsletter.
Special events include the Pine River Camping/Canoeing Trip, a Railcats Baseball game, Holiday Concert, Pool Party, and Chili Cookoff.

How's this for planning ahead?

CMSC is going to:

Big Sky for Chicago Week
February 27 to March 6, 2027

Copper Mountain for Spring Fling
April 4-9, 2027

Steamboat for Chicago Week
February 26 to March 4, 2028

for more information on these trips
check out the January Newsletter!

Join us for our next General Meeting on February 16. We will meet at the Gary Sportsmen Club at 7:30 PM.

The 2027 DSC Ski Trip Survey
Winner is . . .

Sun Valley, Idaho
Yes! DSC is going to Sun Valley in 2027!

For more information see
the INSIDE EDGE Newsletter!

Why Join Our Ski Club?

Our Club arranges trips each winter to snow-packed resorts near and far.
Past trips include: Taos, Breckenridge, Steamboat, Park City, Whistler, Aspen-Snowmass.
Have fun participating in many year-round social activities like Dine Arounds, bike rides, canoe and camping trips, hikes, baseball games, pool parties, chili cookoffs, and more.
Ski Clinics: Low cost ski clinics are available through association with ski resorts.
Bus trips and drive-ups to Midwest ski destinations.
Access to Western and International ski trips through CMSC.