Albany Ski Club upcoming events

Rescheduled Bike Ride-Ballston Spa (Zim Smith) (June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Zim Smith Bike Ride-Shenantaha Creek Park

June 10, 2026 5pm-8pm

We will meet at 4:45pm in the parking lot at Shenantaha Creek Park @ 374 Eastline Rd Ballston Lake, NY for a 5pm start time.

We will take a ride on the Zim Smith Trail and then come back to the park where we will socialize at the picnic area. There will be Hot Dogs in the picnic area supplied by the club. We will have ice water, but feel free to bring your own drink.

We will also have our monthly meeting at 7pm if anyone would like to stay and participate in the meeting.

Ausable Chasm (June 14, 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Ausable Chasm

June 14, 2026 9am-4pm

Price for adults (13+): $52.00

Price for Child (5-12): $42.00

We will have the Explorer package. This includes a guided river walk hike with two swinging bridges bringing you to the depths of the Chasm near the River the Inner Sanctum to the Rafting Area where you can choose to take the raft or tube. Once done on the river you can take the trolley back to the welcome center or you can choose to hike back on the 2 mile trail available.

We will start the hike around 11am.

Please wear closed toe shoes.

Any questions please email Trisha @ activities@albanyskiclub.com

More information located on their website below:

https://www.ausablechasm.com/explorer-package

Windy Hill Golf Day (June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Windy Hill Golf Day

June 20, 2026 8 am

$67 Per Person

Location: 219 Windy Hill Rd Greenwich NY 12834

Grab a friend or 3 and come join the Albany Ski Club at Wind Hill in Greenwich NY for a golf day!! Tee off for the first Foursome will be at 8:30 am and on the turn there will be a burger, drink and 2 sides

Any questions please email Jerry Danielski at golf2026@albanyskiclub.com

Rails to Sails (July 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Rails to Sails

July 13th, 2026 9:30am-3:00pm

$64.00 per person

Join us for a combination adventure! 2 hours on the Hadley Rail biking and then a 1 hour Cruise with Lake George Steamboat Company on the Mohican.

-The rail bike will be across the 500 foot Sacandaga railroad bridge with sweeping mountain views

-We will then drive 20 minutes to Lake George where we will relax on a 1 hour cruise aboard the historic Mohican.

4113 Rockwell Str, Hadley, NY 12835 (railbiking)

57 Beach Road, Lake George, NY 12845 (boat tour)

WHAT TO BRING

Every railbike has a basket in the back (approx. 18” x 24”) to hold your gear. We recommend you bring a camera, beverages/snacks (no glass bottles, please), sunscreen, insect repellent, and appropriate outerwear for the season and forecast (hats, windbreakers, rain gear, closed-toe shoes, etc.).

Sadly, and for safety reasons, we do not allow pets on the Rails to Sails excursion, nor can we allow loose lap babies on the railbikes.

Once aboard the Mohican, there are a Snack Bar and Cocktail Bar with food and beverages for purchase. No outside food or beverages are allowed on the Mohican.

Grafton Lake Club Picinic (July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Come join us for our 6th annual picnic at Grafton Lakes State Park and spend a great day with your fellow club members on Saturday, July 18th.

Bring your bathing suit, walking shoes, bicycle, fishing pole, or kayak to enjoy the many ponds and public areas the park has to offer. Have a favorite backyard game or board game to play bring it with you! We encourage early arrival due to parking availability.

We will be gathering at the Boathouse Tent area beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Boathouse Tent area is located on Second Pond, and is reserved for the Albany Ski Club.

Around 12:00 noon we will be cooking hot dogs, hamburgers and sausage. We have a covered area, so rain or shine, some of us will be there!

Bring a dish to share and games to play. When you register, you can let us know what you are bringing. There will be picnic tables, but feel free to bring a folding chair.

Bring your own beverages. Adult beverages can be consumed at our picnic area in moderation, but should not be taken to the public beach or public areas.

There is a fee of $8 per vehicle to enter the park. Carpooling is a good idea, in addition to arriving early!

Guests of current ACTIVE members are welcome. **Guest will be charged a $5 fee**

IF YOU ARE LAPSED OR PAST DUE YOU WILL BE CHARGED $5 DUE TO NOT BEING AN ACTIVE MEMBER

The park can reach full capacity on very warm days and holiday weekends. If the park reaches full capacity and has to close the front gates, they have parking areas reserved for pavilion guests. Guests may have a short walk to the Boathouse Tent area but they will be able to enter and park. Please let the park staff know that you are here for a pavilion with the Albany Ski Club and they will be directed where to go. Thank you and have a wonderful day.

Grafton Lakes State Park, includes six ponds and nearly 2500 acres. Long Pond has a large, sandy beach. Anglers can go after rainbow and brown trout in Long, Second and Shaver Pond. Pickerel, perch, and bass are abundant in all ponds including Mill Pond and walleye are found at the Martin-Durham Reservoir. All ponds have launch facilities for canoes, sailboats and rowboats, electric boat are allowed. Visitors can walk the nature trails, and hike, bike or ride horses along the 25 miles of park trails (No ATV use allowed).

Park Hours: 8 am – Dusk Daily (Picnic starts at 10AM)

Welcome Center/Office: 9am – 4pm

Comfort Stations: Open daily

Trails: Open, conditions permitting

Parking Fee: $8 per vehicle

Address
254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way
Grafton, NY 12082

White Water Rafting (Hudson River Gorge) (August 08, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

We had such a great time in May we are doing it again! Join us in Conquering the Hudson River Gorge, again!

Cost: $88 per person

August 8, 2026 9am-3pm

Must sign up by August 1, 2026

River time is between 4-5 hours
Check in at 9:00 am and return to your car around 3:00 pm.

There highly skilled and entertaining guides will make this class 3-4 whitewater trip with 17 miles of stunning scenery and exciting whitewater a trip to remember!

Rich with beauty and history, this is a trip not to be missed. Join us for a unique experience as you ride down this historic river and see a part of New York State that most do not.

Scheduled trip includes:

Licensed guide, helmet, paddle, Riverside lunch, transportation from the base to the river and back to your car, and an awesome time!!

What to bring:

Dress to get wet along with footwear that will not fall off. NO slip-ons or flip flops. towel and change of dry clothes. Cash for tips for the guide and pictures if you would like.

What’s Included

Guide, PFD, helmet, paddle, transportation form our base to the river and back to your car, and an awesome time!

Wetsuits and booties are depended on the weather and/or river conditions.

Check In Details

Please arrive at 9:00 am at 1123 State Route 28 Warrensburg NY 12885. Arriving late may cause you to miss the trip and YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND OR CREDIT.

Sunday River Maine Ski Trip 2027 (January 24, 2027)

Sun, 24 Jan 2027 22:00:00 GMT

Sunday River Maine 2027

Come join us in our repeat trip to Sunday River

Sunday, January 24, 2027 -- Friday, January 29, 2027

****Enjoy Ski-In and Ski-Out Accommodations at the Jordan Hotel!!***

Check-in 5:00 pm Sunday

Check-out 10:30 am Friday

$665 Per person (2 people per room)

** Price includes: lodging, and mid-week dinner**

Trip Leader: Trisha

**First 10 to sign up will receive a gift**

Sunday River is an IKON mountain. If you do not have an IKON pass there are discounted lift ticket prices below.

Payment Schedule

Deposit to hold your spot: $250

Second payment due by December 18, 2026 : $415

**Must be a valid member, dues up to date**

Don't Ski? No problem!!! Come enjoy Snowshoeing or Cross country skiing in the Town of Bethel.

Lift Tickets

There will be a link sent prior to the trip to purchase your tickets for the week. You have the option to pay for 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days or 5 days depending on what you want to ski for the week!

**There will be a Super Senior (80+) ticket price to be determined later, purchase will be at the window only for super seniors.**

Age Group	1 day	2 day	3 day	4 day	5 day
Adult (19-64)	$85	$141	$192	$234	$276
Junior (6-12)	$54	$90	$122	$149	$182
Teen (13-18) & Senior (65-79)	$63	$106	$143	$174	$262

Age Group

1 day

2 day

3 day

4 day

5 day

Adult (19-64)

$85

$141

$192

$234

$276

Junior (6-12)

$54

$90

$122

$149

$182

Teen (13-18) &

Senior (65-79)

$63

$106

$143

$174

$262

Rooming Options

Studio Deluxe has a Queen Murphy bed, Queen sized sofa bed, and kitchenette.

Hotel style room 2 queen beds and doesn't NOT have a Kitchenette.

When participating in a trip with the Albany Ski Club you are agreeing to the following:

Club Trip Policy

Club By-Laws

Liability Release and Indemnity Agreement and Code of Conduct

Please note deposits/full payments are considered your commitment to participating In the trip and are NON-REFUNDABLE.

**Due to unpredictability in life please look into getting trip insurance"

Haven't Skied Sunday River yet? You are missing out. Sign up for the trip in 2027! 8 Peaks, 53 miles on 139 trails with 2176 vertical feet. Approximately 30% each-beginner, intermediate, and advanced/expert.

This is a drive-up trip.

Please email Trisha at activities@albanyskiclub.com for additional information.