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Moraine Valley Ski Club Announces 2011 Spring Break Trip

Skip the beach and head to the slopes during 2011 spring break. Now is the time to start planning for a trip to Steamboat, CO, March 12-19. The trip is sponsored by the Moraine Valley Community College Ski/Board Club and is open to individuals over the age of 18 and families. Participants do not have to be a Moraine Valley student to attend.

The student payment plan price is $1,075, and non-students pay $1,125. Final payment is due by Jan. 11. A $300 deposit is required to hold space, which is limited.

The cost includes roundtrip airfare to Hayden, transportation to and from the resort, seven nights at the Ranch in three bedroom/two bath condominiums for six people, and a five-day lift ticket. The cost does not include baggage fees, equipment rental, tips, food, or beverages. Travel insurance is available for purchase and is highly recommended as refunds will not be granted.

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To sign up for the trip, send a check payable to Moraine Valley Ski Club, attention Mike Wade, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, IL., 60465, or call Wade at (708) 974-5594 to pay by credit card.

The Moraine Valley Ski Club also is sponsoring a winter trip Jan. 3-9 to Park City, Utah, and takes day trips to more local ski resorts.

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For more information about either trip or the Ski Club, e-mail wade@morainevalley.edu, or visit the club's website at morainevalley.edu/skiclub.   

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