Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc.

SITZMARK SKI CLUB OF MILWAUKEE

October/November 2025

Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee Inc, founded in 1965, is a ski, recreational and social organization, providing fun and affordable activities for its members who are adults, 21 and over, from Southeastern Wisconsin and beyond.
The Club exists to develop and promote exciting, new events in a spirit of camaraderie among current and new friends with common interests.
Next Member Meeting/ Holiday Party: Thurs Dec 18th, 2025.

Upcoming social events

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BIRTHDAY OF THE MONTH - DEC

When
03 Dec 2025

4:30 PM

Location
BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse,17430 W, Bluemond Rd, Brookfield WI

BIRTHDAY OF THE MONTH - DEC

WEDNESDAY, DEC 3RD - 4:30 pm

BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE

17430 W. BLUEMOUND RD, BROOKFIELD

Let's celebrate December birthdays by discovering BJ's menu of deep-dish pizza, handcrafted burgers, seasonal specials, award-winning beer and the world-famous Pizookie dessert in different flavors (shown below). They also offer 11 award-winning signatures beers and cider on tap. Wednesday Specials: Happy Hour 3 - 7 pm - $12 Loaded Burger with unlimited fries and $5 BJ's Signature Beers. Don't forget to mark your calendars for this one!

Host: Audrey Wissmann (414-305-6059)

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SANTA CYCLE RAMPAGE 2025

When
06 Dec 2025

9:00 AM

Registered
4 registrants

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SANTA CYCLE RAMPAGE 2025

SATURDAY, DEC 6^th 9:00 am

Celebrate the Christmas Spirit on a fun 12-mile escorted slow roll bike ride with 1500 fellow Santas. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Bike Fed as a fundraiser to get kids and families into biking. Ride starts promptly at 9 am and lasts 2+ hours, snow or shine. Cost of ticket is $30.

Sign up now with WI Bike Fed (link below) to get discount and then REGISTER on Sitzmark’s website calendar so we know who's in our group. Details to follow.

https://wisconsinbikefed.org/events/santa-cycle-rampage-milwaukee/

Host: Dave Weber (414-315-0010)

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Packers December/January Meetups

Start
07 Dec 2025

End
04 Jan 2026

Schedule
5 sessions

Join us as we cheer on the Packers! Below is the schedule for the meetups in December/January. Please note that some sports bars or restaurants DO NOT take separate checks or credit cards for a group setting, so bring cash. Come early to grab a seat, seats will not be saved! Any questions, please call Tom Bronson (414) 940-8642.

DECEMBER/JANUARY SCHEDULE

Dec 7 Sun 3:25 pm The Bosch, 5871 S. 108th, Hales Corners

Dec 14 Sun 3:25 pm The Explorium Brewpub Wauwatosa, 11200 W. Burleigh St. Wauwatosa

Dec 20 Sat 3:30 or 7:00 pm. Mo's Irish Pub, 10842 W. Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa

Dec 27 or 28th Time To Be Determined New Berlin Ale House, 16000 W. Cleveland Ave, New Berlin

Jan 3 or 4th TBD Bullwinkles at the Galleria West Shopping Center, 18900 W. Bluemound Rd. (behind Kopp's Custard), Brookfield

GO PACK GO!!

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Christmas Party

When
18 Dec 2025

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location
Steakhouse 100

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DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP

CELEBRATION

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Steakhouse 100

7247 West Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214

Doors open at 5:00pm

Dinner served at 6:00pm

After dinner: Meeting, Christmas Carols, Skits, and White Elephant exchange

Come dressed in your favorite Christmas outfit. Award for the best costumes.

Bring your voice for your favorite Christmas carols and skits. Do you have an idea for a skit? Please contact Dave Wherry 414-530-2212

Cost:

RSVP TO REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE

Before 12/14 deadline

Members $35

Non-Members $42

After 12/14 deadline

Members $40

Non-Members $47

Dinner served Family style

2 entrees: Pork and Chicken, red potato, vegetable medley, and dessert

OPTION: Bring a gift for the white elephant gift exchange. ($15 limit)

Questions, call

Dave Wherry 414-530-2212

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Ski Brule

Start
09 Jan 2026

4:00 PM

End
11 Jan 2026

4:00 PM

Location
Iron River, Michigan

Spaces left
17

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January 9th, -January 11th, 2026

Drive up Trip

Price includes 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts and 2-day lift ticket. This is a drive-up trip.

Ski Brule Mountain Stats:

17 Trails, 12 Lifts (5 chairlifts, 2 t-bars, 3 rope tows, 1 tube tow, 1 fast track pony)

150 Acres of terrain located in the center of 3,000 acres in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, 3 Terrain Parks – Snowshoe, Rapids & Bambi Rail Park, 2 Terrain Trails – Timberdoodle & Double Doodle, Longest Trails: Homestead & Maple Syrup, 1 mile

150″ Average Annual Snowfall, 100% Snowmkaing capabilities, Homestead Snow Tubing Available During The Homestead BBQ, Whitewater Snow Tubing, Homestead Mid Mountain Lodge, Night skiing & snowboarding on Lower Sunrise, Rapids, Bunny & Bambi Trail, Serviced By Pony Handle Tow and Bambi Rope Tow. Chairlifts do not operate during night session. Your day pass includes night session on night session nights.

Trail Difficulty – 35% are rated beginner, 35% rated intermediate, 24% rates advanced, and 6% rated for experts.

Night skiing

397 Brule Mountain Road, Iron River, Michigan 49935 info@skibrule.com

Enjoy live music Saturday nights at our Homestead Lodge with Pat Lowery

This is a drive up trip and does not include transportation

2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts and 2-day lift ticket., $252 price CHECK, PER PERSON

2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts and 2-day lift ticket. $260 price CREDIT, PER PERSON

NON-Member $20.00 more

Check in tba pm Friday, 1/9 check out tba am Sunday, 1/11.

Accommodations & details

Pioneer Lodge is a 16-unit complex consisting of three types of condos: Standard, Elite and Suite. The condos adjoin with each other. Two outdoor hot tubs are on the back deck of the second floor for guests to enjoy.

We have reserved the entire 2nd floor. The Suites will also be used as the club party rooms. (Same price for all rooms due to sharing of the Suites as the club party room.)

Pioneer Standard 201: Sleeps 4, Studio Condo, Kitchenette, Full Bath, Queen Bed, Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle.

Pioneer Suite 202: Sleeps 4, One Bedroom Condo, Full Kitchen, Queen Bed, Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle & Fireplace.

Pioneer Elite 203: Sleeps 4, Studio Condo, Full Kitchen, Queen Bed, Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle.

Pioneer Elite 204: Sleeps 4, Studio Condo, Full Kitchen, Queen Bed, Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle.

Pioneer Suite 205: Sleeps 4, One Bedroom Condo, Fireplace, Full Kitchen, Queen Bed, Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle.

Pioneer Standard 206: Sleeps 4, Studio Condo, Kitchenette, Queen Bed & Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle.

Registration Deadline: December 28, 2025

It is your responsibility to read and understand the club's

Ski Trip Policies before signing up for trips.

Make check or money order payable to Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc.

Mail to: Mark Harris
N56W18741 Silver Spring Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Or: Pay online with a credit or debit card in full

Contact info: Phone: 414-453-6914
Email: northerntrips@sitzmark.org

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Welch Village

Start
06 Feb 2026

4:00 PM

End
08 Feb 2026

11:00 AM

Location
Red Wing, Minnesota

Spaces left
19

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February 6th, -8th, 2026

Drive up Trip

Welch Village Mountain Stats:

50 Trails, 10 Lifts (7 Quads, 1 Triple, 1 moving carpet and 1 Rope tow)

140 Acres of skiable terrain and Average Annual Snowfall 45 in.

Welch Village resort has moved to cashless payments only.

Music Sat, Feb 7th: Christopher David Hanson - Bewilderness

This is a drive-up trip and does not include transportation

2 nights lodging based on double occupancy and 2 breakfasts,

$180 price CHECK, PER PERSON

2 nights lodging based on double occupancy and 2 breakfasts.

$187price CREDIT, PER PERSON

NON-Member $20.00 more

Single Occupancy available at additional cost, contact Mark Harris

Check in 3pm Friday, 1/6 check out 11am Sunday, 1/8
Some of the amenities include: an indoor pool, whirlpool, and breakfast. Breakfast is served from 6:00am to 10:00am every day. The pool and whirlpool are open until midnight.

Accommodations & details

AmericInn of Red Wing, 1819 Old West Main St, Red Wing, MN

Standard rooms with two queen beds double occupancy for February 6th and 7th, 2026.

Registration Deadline: January 4, 2026

It is your responsibility to read and understand the club's

Ski Trip Policies before signing up for trips.

Make check or money order payable to Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc.

Mail to: Mark Harris
N56W18741 Silver Spring Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Or: Pay online with a credit or debit card in full

Contact info: Phone: 414-453-6914
Email: northerntrips@sitzmark.org

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Super Bowl Party - Explorium Wauwatosa

When
08 Feb 2026

4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Location
11200 W. Burleigh St., Wauwatosa WI

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SUPER BOWL PARTY

SUNDAY, FEB 8TH, 2026

Party starts at 4:30 pm, Game Time: 5:30 pm

EXPLORIUM BREWHOUSE

11200 W. Burleigh St, Wauwatosa

(located in The Mayfair Collection off of Hwy 41/45)

Join us at our annual Super Bowl Party with a different venue and location. We will have an Appetizer Buffet with Truffle Fries (served with garlic aioli, Pretzel Bites (served with creamy mustard dip and creamy beer cheese), Meatballs (served with Marinara sauce) and Mezze Platter (hummus topped with marinated olives, and mixed nuts. Served with carrots, celery, cucumbers, and gluten-free hearth bread). Desserts too!

Also, Lyle will be doing his usual Superbowl thing – come and find out what it is!

ADMISSION at Door: $10 (please bring exact change)

Order& Pay For Your Own Drinks

IMPORTANT to Register Online Before Feb 4th So We Know How Much Food To Order

Hope to see you there!

Hosts: Tom & Jean Bronson & Lyle Strahota

Questions ? Contact: social@sitzmark.org

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Lutsen Mountain

Start
15 Mar 2026

7:00 AM

End
19 Mar 2026

10:00 AM

Location
508 Moose Mountain Drive & 505 Moose Mountain Drive

Spaces left
12

Registered
8 registrants

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Lutsen Mountain

March 15-19, 2026

Drive Up/ Carpool

467 Ski Hill Rd Lutsen, MN 5561

THE GREAT AMERICAN SITZMARK ROAD TRIP

The car is packed with all your favorite snacks and toys for an epic adventure. Anticipation is high. While the journey is part of the adventure with places to stop and landmarks along the way, you can't wait to arrive at your destination.  Your Legendary North.

Trails

There are 95 runs spread out over 1,000 acres and the longest run is 2 miles. The steepest runs are The Plunge and Experts Cutoff. The trail types are 18% beginner, 47% intermediate, 25% advanced, 10% expert.

Accommodations

Slope-side, ski-in, and ski-out resort boasts full amenities and an array of accommodations.

Unit #1 Entire townhouse in Lutsen, MN. 12 guests - This luxurious executive townhome boasts 3 spacious bedrooms, a large loft, and 4 bathrooms — comfortably accommodating large families and groups. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Lutsen, it offers a unique blend of comfort, convenience, and space for fun. Ski-in/Ski-out to Lutsen Mountain (directly behind the unit)

Unit # 2 entire townhouse in Lutsen, MN. 12 quests -features include 4 bedrooms, 9 beds, 3.5 baths - 2,100 Sq Ft | Wood-Burning Fireplace | Ski Locker | Resort Amenities. Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Bunk Beds w/ 2 Twin Trundles | Bedroom 4 (Loft): Queen Bed

4 nights lodging, $412 price CHECK, PER PERSON

$424 price CREDIT, PER PERSON

NON Member $20.00 more

Check in 4pm Sunday, 3/15 check out 10 am Thursday, 3/19.

Lift Tickets

Lift tickets can be purchased on your own.

Lutsen ONLY (Ski March 16, 17, 18, 2026)

This is the best deal for Mid week - 3 day - early bird purchase

$177 ($59 per day) vs window price $89 per day

Must be purchased before Nov 15, 2025

This ticket must be used consecutively.

https://www.lutsen.com/plan-purchase/lift-tickets-flex-3-packs

Click on "Value Lift Tickets"

Food

Condo's will have full kitchens so meals can be individual or planned with condo groups based on dietary needs. There are also several options for restaurants. See link below.

https://www.lutsen.com/plan-your-trip/planning-guides/dining-guide

Sunday: Day of arrival dinner on your own.

Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner : In condo (TBD) or on your own.

There will be one group meal at one of the condos planned by trip leader. Details TBD as we get closer.

We are driving up Sunday, March 15th

Skiing Monday March 16, Tuesday, March 17, and Wed, March 18

We are driving back Thursday March 19

Trip Leader: Tony Ortega, 262-271-8541

Other Winter Activities

Cross County Skiing

Dog Sledding Snowshoeing





Registration Deadline: March 1, 2026

It is your responsibility to read and understand the club's

Ski Trip Policies
before signing up for trips.

Payment can be made online or send check to:

Sitzmark Ski Club

c/o Mark Harris

N56W18741 Silver Spring Drive

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Questions: 414-453-6914

Email: northerntrips@sitzmark.org

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Racing - click here for racing schedule and information. This season is over, but information is available for review.

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Wisconsin Ski Pass

See you in the 2025-2026 ski and board season. Thank you!

Visit again at the end of August 2025 for more info about next season's Passport.

Coupon for one day lift ticket at various Wisconsin ski areas.

We will be planning the weekend trips and several one-day trips using these coupons. There are 17 locations for the 2025-2026 Season. Pass Expires 3/31.

(Alpine Valley, Cascade Mountain, Christmas Mountain, Christie Mountain, Crystal Ridge (Rock), Devil's Head, Grand Geneva, Little Switzerland, Mt. Ashwabay, Mt. LaCrosse, Mont du Lac, Nordic Mountain, Sunburst, Trollhaugen, Tyrol Basin, Whitecap Mountains, & Wilmot)

If you plan on skiing locally and want to try some new ski areas this is a great bargain.

Skiing Wisconsin