Welcome Skiers and Riders! Thank You for Checking Us Out!
The Danbury Ski Club offers many benefits to its members. Trips, Ski Lodge, Year-round Activities, Discounts, Camaraderie and more! Attend a meeting, meet members, get involved, and make new friends.
The Danbury Ski Club (DSC) was founded in 1955 and has been a member of the
Connecticut Ski Council (CSC) since 1956. DSC has over 500 members who participate in downhill, cross-country, and telemark skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and many other outdoor activities such as hiking, bicycling, SCUBA diving, kayaking, whitewater rafting and more.
We also organize picnics, parties, social events, trips and many other activities. We truly are a club for all seasons
Check out the current DSC Newsletter for September 2020
A detailed listing of Member Discounts for skiing are now available on a single page. A non-member view is also available.
Located in Weston, Vermont - our lodge is available to all DSC Members and their guests.
- Discounted Lift Tickets
- Lodge
- Activities
- Ski Coaching and Racing
- Community Participation
DSC sponsors a number of trips annually, both in the US and international. In 2020 we went to:
- Zermatt, Switzerland
- Snowbird, Utah
- Sunday River, Maine
Next DSC Meeting / Event
General Membership Meeting
Come join us for a general membership meeting - to be held virtually through WebEx. During this time of COVID-19 induced social distancing, we are still meeting as a club. We will be discussing plans for a DSC picnic, and what we know about the ski season so far. Come reconnect with friends and talk about the upcoming season.
Thursday October 1, 2020
Meeting Time: 7:30pm - 9pm
Meeting Link
RSVP on Facebook:
DSC General Meeting Event on FB
Racing
The Danbury Ski Club has some of the best racers in Connecticut and typically finishes among the State's top clubs in several categories. The DSC Team participates in racing events and clinics throughout the season:
- CSC Monday night racing at Mt. Southington, registration is until 7:00
- Connecticut State Races including Slalom, Giant Slalom, Downhill, and Cross-Country
- CSC Winter Carnival
- DSC On-Snow Day
All skiing abilities are welcome and you don't need any racing experience. So why not give it a try?
Monday Night Racing and our Annual Race Clinic are two great ways to start. For more information about racing for the Danbury Ski Club, contact our race chairman Dave Kiley, dave.kiley@gmail.com
CT Ski Council Racing Page
4th night of Racing: Mon 13th Jan. [weather & ski conditions permitting].
On Snow Day
Club Racing for Men, Women and Kids!
Date: Saturday February 8th, 2019
Location: Catamount Mountain Resort Map
Details:
- Joint event between the Danbury Ski Club and the Newington Ski Club!
- Meet at Catamount in the BERKSHIRE ROOM: 08:30
- Free ski and fun on the mountain in the morning: 09:00 - 12:00
- Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00 (Provided by NSC)
- Ski Racing: 13:00 - 14:30 - Everyone receives two timed runs.
- Free Ski: 14:30 - 16:00
- Kids Awards: 16:00
- Informal Self-Hosted Après: 16:30
- Adults: $55
- Children (under 18) $35
- RSVP to : Dave Kiley and to FB Event
2020 CSC Winter Carnival
Waterville Valley, NH
2/28, 2/29, 3/1 2020
Details are now available for the winter carnival.
Tarrywile Hike Sat. Nov 9th, 9am
Meet at Lower Tarrywile parking lot in Danbury off of Southern Boulevard
A moderate 3 mile hike done at a moderate pace, approx 3 hr. This hike has about 3 small climbs plus 1 climb of about 450 ft.. Bring some water and snacks. Also try and have the following:
- Hiking Boots
- Extra Layers
- Raingear if possible
- Best to wear loose fitting clothing that breathes. (E.G. Polypropylene, Bergolene, Duofold Etc...
Leader Ken Henneberry Home (203) 748-3056
Cell (203) 512-3407 before 10 pm
Sargekh115er@gmail.com or
kennethhenneberry@sbcglobal.net
Heavy Rain Cancels - Call if in doubt
Lake Waramaug State Park Bike Ride & Lunch
Announcing a new informal event: We're meeting 10 am Saturday, October 12th at Lake Waramaug State Park parking lot. There is a beautiful 7 mile ride around the lake and an option to do a longer ride if there's enough interest. Afterwards we will go to the beach to have lunch. Bring your own food and drink! There are grills there and picnic tables. If you don't want to ride, feel free to meet us for lunch at noon. Possible stop at Hopkins Vineyard along the ride. There's no rain date.
Signup on the Facebook Event
Christmas Party
Top of the Seceda Gondola in Val Gardena, Italy - Jan. 2018