Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc. upcoming events

Wildcat Mountain Camping (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WILDCAT MOUNTAIN CAMPING

WED AUG 19 - SUN AUG 23, 2026

WILDCAT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

E13660, STATE HIGHWAY 33, ONTARIO, WI

DETAILS BELOW:

Wildcat Mt is located in the dark skies area of Wis. Good viewing the heavens if the skies are clear. Wildcat Mountain State Park is located 3 miles east of Ontario, WI on Highway 33. T

Tent or tent trailer camping in a secluded Maple tree grove (Group Site A)

Park Telephone # 608-337-4775

Camping Cost: $8.00 per adult night – children under 18 free. No need to RSVP – pay at camp.

Note: Bring your own food, snacks & beverages – campfire wood is furnished.

Bring a chair to sit around the evening campfire. A pit toilet building is located nearby and there are flush toilets and showers in the main camping area.

Arrive and Leave on any day. General schedule of events:

Wed Aug 19 – Campsite opens at 3:00 pm

Thur Aug 20 – Schedule your own activities

Fri Aug 21 – Campers who want to canoe the Kickapoo can rent canoes and kayaks from Drifty’s located by the Highway 33 Bridge in Ontario, WI. Recommend launch at 12 noon for a 3-4 hour trip. Be there at 11:00 am to pay for your canoe/kayak. Tell Drifty’s you will park your car at the Bridge 5 Canoe Landing and request an 11:30 shuttle back to the launch site. Note: The Kickapoo Valley Reserve requires a parking day pass ($5.00) at any of the landings. You can purchase a day pass online( http://kickapoovalley.wi.gov/Home) – plan ahead.

Fri Evening – Campfire trivia contest hosted by Miki Brill/Sue Richardson (Bring Quarters) - if your team misses the answer

Sat Aug 22 – Biking the Elroy-Sparta State Park Trail. Bring your bike if you want to experience the bike trail. Bike rentals are also available in Wilton. Other possible side trips include Amish shopping (maps available at camp) and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center.

Sun Aug 23 – Campground closes at 3:00 pm.

Questions? Contact: Dave Ward 414-774-2793 (dr1ward@hotmail.com)

BIKING (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

A great time with awesome people!

Every Wednesday night starting May 6th and ending when it gets too cold.

Meet at 5:45 - Ride at 6:00

Our usual spot is at Greenfield Park off 124th and Lincoln. We will be starting at other locations throughout the summer so let John Graff know that you want to be on the email list.

Please call me if you have any questions.

Host: John Graff 414-403-3478

Tennis (20 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tennis

Greendale High School or Greendale Community Center

USUALLY Thursdays at 6:00 pm

COME AND JOIN US!!! ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!!!

The nets are up! Let's start playing!!

Please contact Carolyn Murphy and let her know you are interested, and she will put you on her email list. Dates/Times may change due to weather.

carolynmurphy559@yahoo.com 414-559-6335

Band Meetup (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Sitzmark Band Meetup

The ROCK UMBRELLA BAR

7900 Crystal Ridge Drive

Franklin, WI 53132

August 22^nd - Almighty Vinyl

Music starts at 7 pm, but get there early to get a seat. Food available too.

Contact Dave Wherry with Questions

414 530 2212

Golf (25 Aug 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

It's Golf time!!

We are a FUN golf group- we are not all great golfers, just enjoying the sport, friends and the outdoors.

We will be playing 'Pay as you Go' which means you can come to any one or all the dates. No prior commitments more than 1-2 weeks in advance. They are county courses, we play 9 holes and all the courses have carts available if you want one.

We can't make reservations until 2 weeks prior, so can't confirm that we have that park or time slot until reservations are made. So, if you are interested, please call, text or email me and I will let you know for sure where we are playing. We will be starting on May 19th and will most likely golf on Tuesdays.

We try to start at 5:20 pm or as close to that as I can get and then after golf get together for drinks/food and bragging rights about how great we all did (LOL)!

Let me know if you are interested and I will send you a tentative schedule and add you to the weekly email list with confirmations of the site and time.

Please email me:

Name:

Area of town you live/work that you will be coming from:

Earliest time you can make it:

Thanks!

Jean Howland

jhowland300@gmail.com; 262-424-2503

BIKING (26 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

A great time with awesome people!

Every Wednesday night starting May 6th and ending when it gets too cold.

Meet at 5:45 - Ride at 6:00

Our usual spot is at Greenfield Park off 124th and Lincoln. We will be starting at other locations throughout the summer so let John Graff know that you want to be on the email list.

Please call me if you have any questions.

Host: John Graff 414-403-3478

Tennis (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tennis

Greendale High School or Greendale Community Center

USUALLY Thursdays at 6:00 pm

COME AND JOIN US!!! ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!!!

The nets are up! Let's start playing!!

Please contact Carolyn Murphy and let her know you are interested, and she will put you on her email list. Dates/Times may change due to weather.

carolynmurphy559@yahoo.com 414-559-6335

Pizza on the Farm at Grass Way Organics (28 Aug 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Pizza on the Farm at Grass Way Organics

Friday, August 28th at 4:00 pm.

W2716 Friemoth Road, East Troy, WI

grasswayorganics.com

Music starts at 4 pm by John Gay -Solo Acoustic

Grassway Organics is a certified organic dairy farm located in the scenic countryside of East Troy, WI. Sunshine, fresh air, exercise, and nutrient-dense soils are our basis for happy, healthy animals. This translates into healthy food that nourishes you.

Food is health, food can be medicine.
All of our animals live on, and graze certified organic pastures and eat all organic feeds. Our beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and eggs are available in an eco-friendly, low waste on-farm store where we also sell various organic bulk items.

Host: Mark & Dawn Harris 414-453-6914; harris_53051@yahoo.com

You can find us to the left of the pizza/bar area when facing it. We will have a small club banner with us.

Information:

We are a real farm! It's true! We also serve wood-fired pizzas during the summer months to build a strong community and to share an understanding of farm life.

Orders are taken from 4 -8 pm on Fridays rain or shine., the music starts at 4 pm by - John Gay

The pizzas are artisan, wood-fired, and cook in just 2–3 minutes at ~800°F.
‣Fires are lit 24 hours in advance and fueled with sustainably sourced hardwood.
‣Expect a rustic, smoky flavor with a perfect char unique to wood-fired baking. Order pizza online at https://order.toasttab.com/online/pizza-on-the-farm

Proceeds from Pizza on the Farm help sustain our agricultural mission.

There are no reservations needed but please pack a chair or blanket as picnic table seating is limited.

All the meat and cheese are produced from the farm, and we purchase all our veggies from a local organic CSA's. The crusts are hand crafted with ancient organic wheat grown in Elkhorn.

Local hand-crafted beer, Local Hard Seltzer, Local Mead, Wine and plenty of kid friendly drinks are available for purchase. Cash is king for small businesses, but we also accept credit cards.

Please make sure to bring a chair or picnic blanket with you.
Dress for the weather it is an all-outdoor farm setting.
Family Friendly, kids love to run on the bales (we ask not to poke holes in wrapped bales, this is the cows winter feed).
No Dogs Allowed.
No Carry-In Beverages
We are not a petting zoo but Chickens, Cows and Horses are in location to view and walk to. (Fences are electric).
Expect a wait, come to hang out. Everything is made to order fresh in our small kitchen.

Picnic with CMSC-SKI JUMPING!! Fox River Grove IL (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The CMSC PICNIC

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026

100 SKI HILL RD, FOX RIVER GROVE, IL

GATES OPEN AT 12 PM ON SATURDAY

AT NORGE SKI JUMP.
HOME to OLYMPIC ATHLETES From 2018 South Korea & 2022 China.

DID I MENTION THE PICNIC IS FREE!! COMPLIMENTS OF C.M.S.C.

Free Camping will be available: Friday and Saturday nights for those wishing to stay over before and/or after the picnic.

Grilled food at 2:30 pm: Burgers, Hot Dogs & Polish Sausage.

Bring your own beverages. Participants are allowed to bring in their own alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Bottled water will be provided to keep you hydrated.

Live music all day and evening on Saturday. Games for all ages Saturday.

Yes!! There will be Ski Jumping at 4 pm!!!

All 5 jumps including the 70 Meter.

PLEASE TAKE A BRIEF MOMENT TO REGISTER!!!
REGISTRATION can be found on the CMSC website skicmsc.com
Point to CMSC Events and click on CMSC Picnic.

(If we get enough Sitzmark people, we could set up a club canopy.)

SPREAD THE WORD TO FRIENDS, FAMILY & FELLOW SKI CLUB MEMBERS & PEOPLE LOOKING TO JOIN YOUR CLUB. THE FOOD IS FINE, THE SKI JUMPING SPECTACULAR & THE MEMORIES LAST A LIFE

Contact: Mark Harris CMSC Exec VP
414-453-6914 or harris_53051@yahoo.com

SUNDAES ON SUNDAY (30 Aug 2026)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

SUNDAES ON SUNDAY

Each month we will visit a different custard stand beginning in June.

Next Meet up: Sunday, August 30, 2026

Oscar’s in Waukesha

21165 E Moreland Blvd.; Waukesha, WI 53186

COME FOR YOUR DINNER OR COME FOR JUST A SUNDAE OR ANY OTHER

CUSTARD TREAT!

I WILL BE THERE BEGINNING AT 4:30 PM UNTIL ABOUT 6:00 PM.

Audrey Wissmann 414-305-6059

BIKING (02 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

A great time with awesome people!

Every Wednesday night starting May 6th and ending when it gets too cold.

Meet at 5:45 - Ride at 6:00

Our usual spot is at Greenfield Park off 124th and Lincoln. We will be starting at other locations throughout the summer so let John Graff know that you want to be on the email list.

Please call me if you have any questions.

Host: John Graff 414-403-3478

Tennis (03 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tennis

Greendale High School or Greendale Community Center

USUALLY Thursdays at 6:00 pm

COME AND JOIN US!!! ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!!!

The nets are up! Let's start playing!!

Please contact Carolyn Murphy and let her know you are interested, and she will put you on her email list. Dates/Times may change due to weather.

carolynmurphy559@yahoo.com 414-559-6335

BIKING (09 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

A great time with awesome people!

Every Wednesday night starting May 6th and ending when it gets too cold.

Meet at 5:45 - Ride at 6:00

Our usual spot is at Greenfield Park off 124th and Lincoln. We will be starting at other locations throughout the summer so let John Graff know that you want to be on the email list.

Please call me if you have any questions.

Host: John Graff 414-403-3478

Tennis (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tennis

Greendale High School or Greendale Community Center

USUALLY Thursdays at 6:00 pm

COME AND JOIN US!!! ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!!!

The nets are up! Let's start playing!!

Please contact Carolyn Murphy and let her know you are interested, and she will put you on her email list. Dates/Times may change due to weather.

carolynmurphy559@yahoo.com 414-559-6335

Packers September/October Meetups (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us as we cheer on the Packers! Below is the schedule for the meetups in September/October. 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 Lyle Strahota (414) 476-4761.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHEDULE

Sept 13 Sunday 3:25 pm vs Vikings

Bullwinkles at the Galleria

West Shopping Center, 18900 W. Bluemound Rd. Brookfield

(behind Kopp's Custard)

Sept 20 Sunday 12:00 pm vs NY Jets

Magoos on the Mound 5841 W Bluemound Milwaukee

Sept 24 Thursday 7:15 pm vs Atlanta Falcons

The Bosch, 5871 S. 108th, Hales Corners

October 4 Sunday 12:00 pm vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Aris Sports Bar, 1661 S 108th St, West Allis

October 11 Sunday 3:25 pm vs Da Bears

J&B's Sports Bar & Blue Ribbon Bar & Grill, 5218 W Blue Mound Rd, Story Hill

GO PACK GO!!

BIKING (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

A great time with awesome people!

Every Wednesday night starting May 6th and ending when it gets too cold.

Meet at 5:45 - Ride at 6:00

Our usual spot is at Greenfield Park off 124th and Lincoln. We will be starting at other locations throughout the summer so let John Graff know that you want to be on the email list.

Please call me if you have any questions.

Host: John Graff 414-403-3478

Lunch Of The Month - September (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

LUNCH OF THE MONTH

Mama Mia's on Greenfield

85th & Greenfield

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 - 1:00 PM

Featuring the world’s best garlic bread, thin crust pizza, hearty pasta dishes & homemade appetizers

Lunch Mini-Pizza: Mini Pizza (8 inches) with 3 toppings and one Garlic Bread $13.50

Host: Lyle Strahota (414-476-4761)

Tennis (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tennis

Greendale High School or Greendale Community Center

USUALLY Thursdays at 6:00 pm

COME AND JOIN US!!! ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!!!

The nets are up! Let's start playing!!

Please contact Carolyn Murphy and let her know you are interested, and she will put you on her email list. Dates/Times may change due to weather.

carolynmurphy559@yahoo.com 414-559-6335

Packers September/October Meetups (20 Sep 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Any questions, please call Lyle Strahota (414) 476-4761.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHEDULE

Sept 13 Sunday 3:25 pm vs Vikings

Bullwinkles at the Galleria

West Shopping Center, 18900 W. Bluemound Rd. Brookfield

(behind Kopp's Custard)

Sept 20 Sunday 12:00 pm vs NY Jets

Magoos on the Mound 5841 W Bluemound Milwaukee

Sept 24 Thursday 7:15 pm vs Atlanta Falcons

The Bosch, 5871 S. 108th, Hales Corners

October 4 Sunday 12:00 pm vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Aris Sports Bar, 1661 S 108th St, West Allis

October 11 Sunday 3:25 pm vs Da Bears

J&B's Sports Bar & Blue Ribbon Bar & Grill, 5218 W Blue Mound Rd, Story Hill

GO PACK GO!!

Tennis (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tennis

Greendale High School or Greendale Community Center

USUALLY Thursdays at 6:00 pm

COME AND JOIN US!!! ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!!!

The nets are up! Let's start playing!!

Please contact Carolyn Murphy and let her know you are interested, and she will put you on her email list. Dates/Times may change due to weather.

carolynmurphy559@yahoo.com 414-559-6335

Packers September/October Meetups (24 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:15:00 GMT

Any questions, please call Lyle Strahota (414) 476-4761.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHEDULE

Sept 13 Sunday 3:25 pm vs Vikings

Bullwinkles at the Galleria

West Shopping Center, 18900 W. Bluemound Rd. Brookfield

(behind Kopp's Custard)

Sept 20 Sunday 12:00 pm vs NY Jets

Magoos on the Mound 5841 W Bluemound Milwaukee

Sept 24 Thursday 7:15 pm vs Atlanta Falcons

The Bosch, 5871 S. 108th, Hales Corners

October 4 Sunday 12:00 pm vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Aris Sports Bar, 1661 S 108th St, West Allis

October 11 Sunday 3:25 pm vs Da Bears

J&B's Sports Bar & Blue Ribbon Bar & Grill, 5218 W Blue Mound Rd, Story Hill

GO PACK GO!!

Tennis (01 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tennis

Greendale High School or Greendale Community Center

USUALLY Thursdays at 6:00 pm

COME AND JOIN US!!! ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!!!

The nets are up! Let's start playing!!

Please contact Carolyn Murphy and let her know you are interested, and she will put you on her email list. Dates/Times may change due to weather.

carolynmurphy559@yahoo.com 414-559-6335

Packers September/October Meetups (04 Oct 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Any questions, please call Lyle Strahota (414) 476-4761.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHEDULE

Sept 13 Sunday 3:25 pm vs Vikings

Bullwinkles at the Galleria

West Shopping Center, 18900 W. Bluemound Rd. Brookfield

(behind Kopp's Custard)

Sept 20 Sunday 12:00 pm vs NY Jets

Magoos on the Mound 5841 W Bluemound Milwaukee

Sept 24 Thursday 7:15 pm vs Atlanta Falcons

The Bosch, 5871 S. 108th, Hales Corners

October 4 Sunday 12:00 pm vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Aris Sports Bar, 1661 S 108th St, West Allis

October 11 Sunday 3:25 pm vs Da Bears

J&B's Sports Bar & Blue Ribbon Bar & Grill, 5218 W Blue Mound Rd, Story Hill

GO PACK GO!!

Tennis (08 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tennis

Greendale High School or Greendale Community Center

USUALLY Thursdays at 6:00 pm

COME AND JOIN US!!! ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!!!

The nets are up! Let's start playing!!

Please contact Carolyn Murphy and let her know you are interested, and she will put you on her email list. Dates/Times may change due to weather.

carolynmurphy559@yahoo.com 414-559-6335

Sunburst Ski Swap & More (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

SUNBURST SKI HILL

SKI SWAP

OCTOBER 10th

Winter is on the way, and it’s time to get ready! Join us for the Sunburst Ski Swap on Saturday, October 10 from 10 AM – 2 PM.

Bring the whole family and enjoy a fall day at Sunburst with:
Music & games
Great food & drinks
New & used gear from local ski shops + private sellers

Season Passes on Sale
Wagon Rides
Miss Mary's Bloody Trailer
Outdoor Games
Fun for the whole family!

✨ Special Ski Swap Deal: Purchase your 2026/27 Season Pass at the event and score an exclusive discount only available at the Ski Swap!

It’s the perfect chance to score deals, trade up your gear, and get stoked for the upcoming ski season!

We can’t wait to see you there!

❄️ Sunburst Team

Packers September/October Meetups (11 Oct 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:20:00 GMT

Any questions, please call Lyle Strahota (414) 476-4761.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHEDULE

Sept 13 Sunday 3:25 pm vs Vikings

Bullwinkles at the Galleria

West Shopping Center, 18900 W. Bluemound Rd. Brookfield

(behind Kopp's Custard)

Sept 20 Sunday 12:00 pm vs NY Jets

Magoos on the Mound 5841 W Bluemound Milwaukee

Sept 24 Thursday 7:15 pm vs Atlanta Falcons

The Bosch, 5871 S. 108th, Hales Corners

October 4 Sunday 12:00 pm vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Aris Sports Bar, 1661 S 108th St, West Allis

October 11 Sunday 3:25 pm vs Da Bears

J&B's Sports Bar & Blue Ribbon Bar & Grill, 5218 W Blue Mound Rd, Story Hill

GO PACK GO!!

Tennis (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tennis

Greendale High School or Greendale Community Center

USUALLY Thursdays at 6:00 pm

COME AND JOIN US!!! ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!!!

The nets are up! Let's start playing!!

Please contact Carolyn Murphy and let her know you are interested, and she will put you on her email list. Dates/Times may change due to weather.

carolynmurphy559@yahoo.com 414-559-6335

Tennis (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Tennis

Greendale High School or Greendale Community Center

USUALLY Thursdays at 6:00 pm

COME AND JOIN US!!! ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!!!

The nets are up! Let's start playing!!

Please contact Carolyn Murphy and let her know you are interested, and she will put you on her email list. Dates/Times may change due to weather.

carolynmurphy559@yahoo.com 414-559-6335

Badgers Game - UW Badgers vs. USC (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

SAVE THE DATE!!

WISCONSIN BADGER FOOTBALL GAME

Saturday, October 24th Badgers vs USC

Only 25 tickets

Price: approx. $130

Game Time: TBA

Details to follow

Questions: Dave Wherry @414 530 2212

Costs: $xx Check or $xx Credit Card Register on Club Website

Snowvana Ski Show 2026 - Franklin, WI (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

November 13-15, 2026

Snowvana Wisconsin

Snowvana Wisconsin will feature a massive 10,000+ sq ft ski swap and gear sale with discounts of up to 70% on gently used equipment. Also, you’ll have the chance to meet premier local and national ski areas from all around North America. They will have exclusive snowvana deals on lift tickets and ski and stay packages! Don’t forget to grab a cold one and check out first-ever iF3 International Freeski Film Festival featured at Snowvana, showcasing the world’s most renowned ski films!

What is Snowvana Wisconsin?

Snowvana has been the largest and favorite snow-sport event in the Pacific Northwest for nearly the past decade. Snowvana is now expanding into the Midwest into Franklin, Wisconsin.

When & Where

November 13-15, 2026

Snowvana Wisconsin will be held at MOSH Performance Facility (at the base of Crystal Ridge Ski Area) just 20 minutes outside downtown Milwaukee.

DONT STRESS! Plentiful parking. Please carpool if you can.

Address: 7095 South Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI 53132.

Show Hours

Friday – 1pm -7pm Early Access 12pm-1pm

Saturday – 10am-7pm

Sunday – 10am-4pm

Snowvana Wisconsin is proudly sponsored by:

Marquette Mountain Bus Trip with Snowmads (28 Jan 2027)

Thu, 28 Jan 2027 15:30:00 GMT

MARQUETTE MOUNTAIN Bus Trip

January 28 - 31, 2027

The Racine Snomads and Sitzmark of Milwaukee are reviving a Midwestern skiing classic…

A weekend bus trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! It’s been few years since either club has run a trip like this, and so we are bringing it back by popular demand. We chose these dates so that we can be at Marquette Mountain for their annual Winter Carnival!

We’ll have Racine and Milwaukee bus stops, embarking on Thursday, skiing on Friday and Saturday, and riding home on Sunday. This looks to be a new ski club classic!! Whether you’re carving down groomed runs, navigating their 9 backcountry glades, or taking your first turns in the beginner area, Marquette’s diverse terrain offers something for every skill level.

Located just minutes from downtown Marquette, the mountain provides

acres of skiable terrain with breathtaking views of Lake Superior.

Marquette Mountain Stats:

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1,275 feet SKIABLE TERRAIN: 170 Acres

TOTAL TRAILS: 29 Runs LONGEST RUN: 1.25 Miles, VERTICAL DROP: 540 feet

TOTAL LIFTS: 3 Chairs & 1 Surface Lift ANNUAL SNOWFALL: 210 Inches BACKCOUNTRY GLADES: 9 Areas

Trip Includes:

Round trip bus transportation on a Lamers Coach bus.

• 3 nights lodging at the Ramada Inn in beautiful downtown Marquette, MI.

• A dinner party.

• 2-day lift tickets and endless fun!

Price: About $500 Stay tuned to future newsletters for more details.

Bike & Barge, Mantua & Venice, Italy (04 Sep 2027)

Sat, 04 Sep 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Bike and Barge

Mantua to Venice, Italy

September 4, 2027 to September 11, 2027

Trip Leader John Graff 414-403-3478

Make check payable to:

Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc.

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

$800 deposit due on sign up, $1500 due March 1, 2027, and

Balance of trip cost due by June 1, 2027

Barge Only- Lower Double Occupancy (B, C) 10' x 12' - $2,633

Barge Only- Lower Single Occupancy (A) 8' x 10' - $3,102

Barge Only- Upper Deck Double Occupancy (D) 10' x 12' - $2,936

The above rooms require double occupancy unless expressly stated otherwise.

Special diets $50 USD - Additional cost per person for (gluten-free, dairy-free, lactose-free and vegan diet). Non-contamination during the preparation of the meals cannot be guaranteed.

Girolibero Rental Bikes - Personal bicycles are not allowed on board for logistical reasons and on-board space organization.

$140 USD touring bike
$340 USD e-bike

Including Ortlieb rear side pannier (12,5 l), helmet (head 58-61 cm), insurance against theft and damage

Highlights

A fascinating journey by bike and boat across the Po Valley between Mantua, the pearl of the Renaissance, and Venice. Follow the course of the two important Italian rivers Mincio and Po, discovering unusual villages with rhythms now forgotten. After passing Ferrara, a bike-friendly city between Bologna and Venice, you can marvel at the sight of the Po Delta, where the roads are lost among reed beds and fishing valleys. The Venice lagoon begins in the little village of Chioggia: enjoy the view of the Serenissima (the traditional name of the ancient Republic of Venice) from your comfortable riverboat. The historic center of Mantua, a Renaissance jewel to be discovered. The fishing valleys of the Po Delta, where you can’t tell the water from the sky The thrill of arriving or departing from Venice by sea, like the ancient travelers

What awaits you

The bike week takes place mainly on the Po River plains, on paved bike paths along rivers and canals, or on quiet country roads. The navigation is guaranteed all year round along the waterways parallel to the Po river.

The boat is moored at night and usually moves after breakfast. Some parts of the route take place by boat, to allow easier access to the bike paths or simply to enjoy the sailing.

This tour can either be self-guided or guided: choose to cycle at your own pace using our detailed App, or with the whole group following the tour leader.

INCLUDED

Accommodation

8 days/7 nights, sheets and towels, hair dryers (one per cabin), courtesy kit with eco solid soaps (hand + body + shampoo) and shower cap, mid-week cabin cleaning, service and towel change, safe deposit box in cabin, air conditioning, WiFi in common areas, board games, books and travel guides, harbour charges

Meals

7 breakfasts, 6 self-made packed lunches, 6 three-course dinners, welcome drink, afternoon snack, coffee and tea and other hot drinks on board, still and sparkling water dispenser (room temperature or cold water), ice dispenser

Experiences

guided visit in Mantua, some short walking tours, visit of a cheese factory with tasting of typical Grana Padano, visit of Museum of Amusement rides and Popular Entertainment, grappa and spirits tasting in a typical distillery, visit of a historic glass factory on Murano island

Cycling

daily briefings, APP including maps, roadbook, points of interest and GPS tracks, digital tour information, bus transfer Ferrara-Adria, English speaking tour leader

NOT INCLUDED

1 dinner (day 2), drinks on board, public transportation in Venice (ACTV 48h- ticket suggested), Venice Access Fee https://cda.ve.it/en, transfers to/from first and last docking place, travel insurance, tips, everything not mentioned in the section “Included”

• Round trip air fare and transfers to and from barge • Transfers • Extra services not included in the package

• Single Supplement -Roommate Request - if Non available a single supplement fee MAY apply.

ITINERARY

1. day: arrival in Mantova. Boarding after 5.00 PM. Overnight in Mantova

2. day: Mantua round tour (35 km). Overnight in Mantua

3. day: Mantua – Bergantino - Zelo (50 km). Overnight in Zelo

4. day: Zelo – Ferrara – Adria (50 km by bike + bus transfer 1 hour 15 minutes). Overnight in Adria

5. day: Adria – Po Delta Nature Reserve – Pellestrina island (40 km). Overnight in Pellestrina

6. day: Pellestrina island – Lido - Venice (25 km). Overnight in Venice

7. day: free day to enjoy the city at your own pace. Overnight in Venice

8. day: check out by 9.00 AM

Accommodation

7 overnights aboard a riverboat: a real floating hotel ready to follow you during the biking stages and welcome you aboard in the evening. The atmosphere is comfortable and is designed down to the smallest detail to ensure you have an unforgettable stay. At dinner and in moments of relaxation, our chefs accompany you in a whirlwind of flavors and aromas, taking care of the preparation of traditional local dishes, while the crew, who live and work in the area, have in-depth knowledge of the territory and its customs. Cabins have private bathrooms and air conditioning.

Features

Comfortable low beds (78 inches x 31 inches)
En-suite facilities
Large windows
Individually controlled air conditioning
Safe deposit box
Ample space under the beds for the luggage: H36cm x W112cm x D80cm
Sheets and towels
Hair dryer
Courtesy kit with solid soap and shampoo, and shower cap
Mid-week cabin cleaning service and towel change
Schuko bipolar sockets (220V – 50Hz)

BARGE

The barge Ave Maria Italia is equipped with 17 cabins, capacity 31 guests in low beds

4 upper deck dbl/twin bed cabins 10'x12' (D) (2 person occupancy)

10 lower deck dbl/twin bed cabins 10'x12' (B,C) (2 person occupancy)

3 lower deck single bed cabins 8'x10' (A) (1 person occupancy)

The cabins are luminous, spacious, and functional, thanks to the carefully designed furnishings. most cabins can be arranged with either a double bed or two separate beds possible additional bunk beds in some cabins

The charterer has the right to arrange the accommodation of passengers according to the above cabin allocation.

Panoramic saloon

Breakfast and dinner are served in the cozy dining area with large panoramic windows. Next to the dining area is a relaxation area with a coffee, cappuccino, and hot chocolate machine available any time of the day, a wide selection of board games, books, and travel guides, a 55″ multimedia screen, and free WiFi. The panoramic saloon is air-conditioned.

Sundeck

The sundeck with tables, chairs and deckchairs is the perfect spot to enjoy sailing, outdoor dining and chat with your new travel companions.

About the barge

“Ave Maria Italia” is a comfortable river cruise ship made in Italy, built with innovative solutions and where materials were chosen with aesthetics and comfort in mind. It is also a small barge capable of passing under low bridges and sailing on shallow water, typical of Italian waterways.

The barge was custom-built using the salvaged hull of a Po River dredge, all in strict compliance with new and stricter safety and eco-friendly standards. Ave Maria Italia is an “environmentally sustainable” boat due to energy conservation on board, purification of dark water, and navigation that does not damage the shores.

barge size: 41 m long and 7.5 m wide, air conditioning in the whole barge WiFi available in common areas, comfort Gold, Navigation guaranteed

“Ave Maria Italia” has been specifically designed to sail along uncrowded waterways parallel to the Po river, not on the Po itself.

Dry spells happen more and more often in large rivers (Po, Rhine, Danube…). However, since 2011 we have never had a day’s stop due to drought: the “Fissero-Tartaro-Canalbianco” canal that runs parallel to the Po River is regulated by a system of 6+3 locks, which guarantees a constant level of water, thus enabling navigation all year round, all the time.

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