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Nashville Ski Club

Welcome! Looking for folks who love to ski? You've come to the right place!

Our 2025-26 trips are now complete! If you didn't get to join us this season, be sure to check back soon as we'll be announcing our 2026-27 locations and dates in the next few weeks and you can mark your calendar for our July meeting where we'll begin taking sign-ups for those trips.

These were our locations for 2026. You can find photos from all the completed trips in the Photo Gallery.
- Winter Park, CO - January 4-11, 2026
- Keystone, CO - January 24-31, 2026
- Steamboat, CO - February 7-14, 2026
- Telluride, CO - February 21-28, 2026
- Snowmass, CO - March 7-14, 2026

Missed the March meeting? Join us at Crow's Nest in Green Hills on April 7th. We'll begin socializing around 5:30 PM and the meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. Guests and Visitors are always welcome! Trip leaders will be on hand to answer your questions and with two trips in the books, there will be lots of great stories about them. Help us out and please register for the event if you plan to come.

If you're not a member but would like twice-monthly updates on our social events, join our email list by clicking on the Add Me To Your Mailing List link at the very top of this page. If you'd like to receive our annual trip mailer in late June/early July, please include your postal address too. Members of our club receive a more detailed email each week with members-only discounts and events. Once you join the club you'll automatically be switched to the members email list.

Update 18 March:
- Added details for the remainder of our April social events on the Upcoming Events page. Also posted a list of events scheduled for May and beyond. Check it out to save the date now!

Update 22 March:
- Added some photos from yesterday's trip to Leiper's Fork Distillery below. More are available in the Photo Gallery.

Next membership meeting:
Tuesday, April 7th
Gather: 5:30 PM
Meeting: 6:30 PM
Crow's Nest, Green Hills

Members, Guests and Visitors: Please register if you're coming so we can be sure to have enough space and staff at the restaurant. Login not required but if you're a member that's a faster way to register.

See the Upcoming Events page for more info

On March 21st we visited Leiper's Fork Distillery, learned how their products are made and indulged in some samples! More pictures are in the Photo Gallery.

Our final trip of the 2025-26 ski season was to Snowmass where we enjoyed beautiful bluebird skies and the gorgeous scenery including the Maroon Bells.

Our March meeting was at McNamara's in Donelson where our members shared all the fun things that happened on the Steamboat and Telluride trips. As a bonus we got to listen to some live Irish music!

If you missed this meeting, be sure to join us next month in Green Hills!

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In late February we visited Telluride and were blessed with gorgeous sunshine almost every day. Is it any wonder this is one of our club's favorite resorts?!

In early February we took a group to Steamboat and had an outstanding time. We had a great welcome party and a couple of other group dinners included. Steamboat is a club favorite and if you missed this trip, you missed out!

With ice still lingering around much of the area, our Gastronomic Gallivant saw a smaller-than-usual group but these gals still had a great time and enjoyed some wonderful food.

At our February meeting we welcomed back the folks who went on our Winter Park and Keystone trips and loved catching up on all the inside scoop from those trips. Some of our folks still had no power after the prior week's ice storm so they were glad to join us in the warmth. Miss this meeting? Join us next month in Donelson!

Our second trip of the season was to Keystone, a place we hadn't visited in over 10 years! While the weather started out very cold, by mid-week it was glorious. Thanks to our "local" guide, Robert Johnson (in red), who gave us the inside scoop on the mountain. We won't wait 10+ years to go back!

We kicked off our 2026 ski trips with a visit to Winter Park, Colorado on January 4-11. Over 20 of us escaped the Nashville humidity for the clean mountain air. While we were there we met up with members of some other Crescent Ski Council clubs which made for an even bigger party! See the Photo Gallery tab for even more pictures!

Our January meeting was at Crow's Nest in Green Hills. We had a good turnout despite some of our folks already out on the slopes in Winter Park. Our monthly meeting is a great time for members, their guests, and visitors alike to get acquainted with other folks in the club, so be sure to join us in February for the next meeting.

On January 2nd we braved the drizzle and took in the lights at the Cheekwood estate. Thousands of lights both inside and outside decorated the mansion and grounds. There are loads more photos in the Photo Gallery.

We kicked off the New Year with a Hangover Hike at Longhunter State Park. While most of our hikes begin early in the morning, we made allowances for the previous night and eased into this one mid-morning.

We had over 30 club members attend the Crescent Ski Week at Steamboat in early December. This camp is a great chance to start the season early. The package price includes 5 full-day ski lessons, several lunches, a welcome reception, a dinner, and swag to bring home. If you missed it this year, be ready to sign up in June for next year's trip!

On Sunday, November 16th, several of our members hiked at Radnor Lake and then headed over to Robert J's house for a delicious brunch. Thanks to Robert and his lovely wife for feeding us! There are more pictures in the Photo Gallery.

Did you know a number of our current and past members play golf together most weeks? While they usually stick to Metro Nashville public courses, on November 14th they headed down to Fall Creek Falls to play. It was a gorgeous day and they had a lot of fun!
Pictured: Bob B., Craig B., David S., Steve L., Mike T., Bill B., Jim W. Shoutout to others who couldn't make it on this day: Randy F., Wallace C. and Dave B.

Our November Membership Meeting was at Karrington Rowe in Brentwood. We had a fantastic turnout as folks are really starting to get excited about the upcoming ski season! Missed this meeting? Be sure to join us next month in Franklin.

We kicked off November with the Wine Down Main Street event in Franklin, where we got to sample wines at several restaurants in the area. Since it was her birthday, Judy got two samples!

On Saturday, October 18th we hiked from Stone Door to Greeter Falls. We had a very nice turnout and great weather!

Patricia Jones

Hometown: Manchester, England
When did you first join the ski club? 2024
Favorite ski resort? Keystone

Where else in the world have you lived?
I've had the privilege of calling many places home, including the vibrant city of London, the vast landscapes of Edmonton, Alberta – where I first truly embraced the slopes of the Canadian Rockies in Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff – and the dynamic energy of Dubai, before settling here in the US in the early 80s.

Any favorite traveling memories?
Outside of my professional life, adventure has always called to me. Having explored 52 countries across the globe, it's hard to pick a single favorite, but the breathtaking wildlife and vibrant culture I encountered on a safari in the Masai Mara remain an unparalleled memory.

What are your other favorite sports to participate in?
Staying active is incredibly important to me; I run almost daily with a wonderful group of six ladies. We've shared countless miles, including five marathons – Chicago holds a special place in my heart for its incredible energy and atmosphere.

What is your favorite job you’ve ever had?
My professional path has been as varied as my residential addresses, centered always around caring for others. I trained as both a Registered Nurse and a Midwife, and leading the emergency room in Dubai during the late 70s was an exhilarating chapter, offering some of the most dynamic and rewarding experiences of my career. And then, a profound shift: my last decade in nursing was spent as a Hospice Practitioner. It was an extraordinary privilege to transition from helping bring new life into the world as a midwife, to guiding and supporting individuals and their families on their final journey. The depth of humanity witnessed in both roles has been truly humbling.

I'm genuinely thrilled about joining the ski club, and we owe a huge thank you to Kim and Harry Ristau for inviting us into such a vibrant group!

Nashville Ski Club

Next membership meeting: Tuesday, April 7th Gather: 5:30 PM Meeting: 6:30 PM Crow's Nest, Green Hills

Members, Guests and Visitors: Please register if you're coming so we can be sure to have enough space and staff at the restaurant. Login not required but if you're a member that's a faster way to register.

Next membership meeting:
Tuesday, April 7th
Gather: 5:30 PM
Meeting: 6:30 PM
Crow's Nest, Green Hills