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SPACE CITY SKI & ADVENTURE CLUB

ABOUT SPACE CITY SKI & ADVENTURE CLUB

We are a non-profit, member run, Travel, Ski and Adventure Club operating in Houston, Texas. Celebrating our  60th anniversary in 2024, we offer 8 - 12 winter and summer trips per year, all over the world. From the powder snow in Colorado to the distance shores of the Galapagos Islands, we offer something for everyone.


Our variety of social, sports, cultural, and charitable events complete our annual calendar of activities. We host general club meetings from September through May, and monthly Happy Hours on the 4th Thursday of each month.



Have a look around and we hope you decide to Join Us.  

JOIN IN ON THE FUN!

Proud of our 60-year history, Space City Ski & Adventure Club is an organization of active adults, both skiers, former skiers, and lovers of travel.  Our mission is to provide fun, healthy, and quality experiences for everything from exotic international trips to locally based events.

As a fully volunteer club, we provide the activities and excursions that you are interested in.   We encourage members to share ideas and interests and we will try to make it happen

MEMBERSHIP
Our dues are an incredibly affordable $45 per season for singles, and $80 per season for couples.  We believe it is the best deal in Houston for the fun, camaraderie, and experiences at Space City Ski & Adventure Club. 
Click for Membership Information 

TRIP INFORMATION

The cornerstone of Space City Ski & Adventure Club is each season’s trips.   We have expanded our selection of destinations to include member favorites as well as exotic locations.  Also we are offering shorter duration trips to interesting places for those who love to explore. Visit the Trips section for details on what we are offering this year.  If what you are interested in is sold out, ask to be added to the wait list.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Part of the fun is sharing the variety of activities that are sponsored by Space City Ski & Adventure Club.  From monthly happy hours and member dinners, to bowling and bingo parties, to pickleball tournaments, there is something for everyone.  Explore the Activity section of the website for the details and remember to sign up. Non-members are welcome to join us at our happy hours

SITZMARKE

A bi-monthly digital magazine highlighting the member activities including trips, monthly meetings, happy hours, and more!    Reach our community of active and engaged adults by sponsoring in the magazine. Contact Rowena Roche – VP of Marketing today.

Monthly General Meeting

SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING 


Sunday, Sept 13, 2026
6:00 to 8:00 PM

Christie’s Seafood – 6029 Westheimer
(across from Sun & Ski)

Join us at 6:00 for dinner, a drink, and time to catch up.
The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.


Please sign up by Friday evening so we can plan for the right headcount.
Register Sept General Meeting

2026-2027 Trip Information

Trips 2026 - 2027

 
Tanzania Wildlife Safari, Africa
| TSC Fall Expedition
Oct 30 - Nov 9, 2026
TC: Beverly Roberts & Rita Cardenas
Full $7,075  Land $5,492 
SOLD OUT - CONTACT TC FOR WAITLIST
Tanzania Wildlife Safari
 

Vail, Colorado
| Club Trip
December 12-19, 2026
Land $1,335 | EPIC Pass
TC: Kate Clinton
 
SOLD OUT - CONTACT TC FOR WAITLIST
Vail 2026
Legendary Back Bowls • European Village • World-Class Skiing

Park City, Utah | TSC Traditional
Jan 9-16, 2027
Full $2,305 Land $1,814 | EPIC Pass
TC: Ann Dorn
Park City 2027
Historic Main Street • Olympic Legacy • America's Largest Ski Resort

 Telluride, CO | Club Trip
Jan 23-30, 2027
Full $2,195   Land $1,671 | EPIC Pass
TC: Cynthia Schwierking & Leyla Ozkardesh
Telluride 2027
Historic mountain town • Free gondola • Legendary skiing 

Trips 2027

Steamboat, CO | Club Trip
Feb 6-13, 2027
Full $2,419   Land $1,578 | IKON Pass
TC: Sharon Simandl
 
SOLD OUT - CONTACT TC FOR WAITLIST
Steamboat 2027
Champagne Powder® • Hot Springs • Tree Skiing

Mt. Bachelor, OR | TSC Final Showdown
Feb 27 - Mar 6, 2027
Full $2,315   Land $1,698 | IKON Pass
TC: Thuy Rocque
SOLD OUT - CONTACT TC FOR WAITLIST
Mt. Bachelor 2027
Ski a Volcano • Endless Views • Bend Ale Trail

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Club Trip
April 25 - 29, 2027
Land Only $1,289
TC: Karen Cusack
SOLD OUT - CONTACT TC FOR WAITLIST
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
UNESCO World Heritage city • Art • Culture • Cuisine
 ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  All trip prices are based on payment by credit card. Any payments made by check will get a 3.15% discount. When you choose "Check" at the payment option pull down on the website, it will calculate your discount. Print out the invoice and mail the check and invoice to your TC.
All pricing is per person based on double occupancy.     
If you register another person for ANY trip, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO PAY FOR THEIR TRIP!

Save the Date - Future Trip Interest
Please take survey to let us know your interest level for headcount planning. You are not registering for the trip by taking survey.

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TSC Sonoma Wine Country
August 7–14, 2027

Experience the best of Sonoma with wine tastings, food and wine pairings, coastal scenery, artisan cheeses, olive oil, and a relaxing beach picnic. Enjoy a free day to explore charming towns, attend a concert, zipline through the redwoods, or simply relax and enjoy wine country.

TSC Fall Expedition – Slovenia & Croatia
September 26–October 3, 2027 (travel day 25th)
Discover the beauty of Slovenia and Croatia, including Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Rovinj, Poreč, Piran, Trieste, Postojna Caves, Lipica Horse Farm, and the Sečovlje Salt Nature Reserve. Pre-tour Vienna and post-tour Venice extensions will also be offered


Space City Club Trip – Alyeska & Anchorage, Alaska
February 26–March 5, 2028
Join us for an unforgettable Alaska adventure featuring 5 nights at Alyeska with spectacular skiing, followed by 3 nights in Anchorage and the excitement of the Iditarod ceremonial start.
Non-Skiers Will Have Plenty to Enjoy:
🧖 Nordic Spa Day at Alyeska
🐕 Dog-Sledding Experience – Meet professional mushers and their sled-dog teams and enjoy a thrilling ride.
🦌 Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center – See rescued bears, moose, bison, wolves, caribou, and more.
🏔️ Denali Tour – Explore the breathtaking wilderness of Denali National Park with opportunities for wildlife viewing and spectacular mountain scenery.
More details coming soon!

Future Trip Interest Survey

Trip News

PURCHASE IKON OR EPIC PASS
SportsAmerica offers SCSC the IKON or Epic Pass to purchase for 2026/27 season
Ski Passes - Epic or Ikon

Activity News & Club Updates

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

Featured Activities

Come spend a memorable afternoon enjoying great food, good company and the beauty of Galveston Bay (and Marty’s beautiful waterfront home!).   Sun and Fun.  Food and Friends. 

MARTY'S BAY HOUSE PARTY - 9/12/2026


Step inside some of Texas' best kept treasures as we explore the breathtaking Painted Churches of Schulenburg, where simple country exteriors give way to magnificent hand painted interiors. Enjoy a relaxing day with friends, a guided tour, and a delicious lunch at Oakridge Smokehouse, all included.

PAINTED CHURCHES--SCHULENBURG - 9/22/2026



Photo Album Links


Check out these photos from some of our past trips & events!
TRIPS
Big Sky 2025
Japan 2025
Amalfi Coast 2024
Costa Rica 2024
New Zealand 2023
Bruges To Amsterdam Bike Boat Tour 2022
Zell am See 2022
Banff 2020

EVENTS
2025 Activities
Christmas Party Dec 2025

SCSC Dinners

SCSC Happy Hours
 

SPACE CITY SKI & ADVENTURE CLUB INFO


It was a wonderful celebration of our 60th Anniversary of Space City. 

Click on the button to enjoy the slide show shown at the event.  It contains photos from over the years.

SCSC 60th Anniversary Slideshow
Thank you to Jim Edwards for his work on this project.


Saturday, October 12, 2024
 Junior League of Houston

Slideshow
Christmas Party Dec 2025

SITZMARKE newsletter
🌟🌟 NEW AUGUST 
ISSUE 🌟🌟


Member of the Texas Ski Council (TSC), a non-profit social club. The all volunteer organization consisting of clubs throughout the state of Texas and Tulsa, OK.  
 

 

Sponsor our bi-monthly digital Sitzmarke to reach this target audience. 


Contact Ann Rogers - VP Marketing about being a Newsletter sponsor.
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You don't need H.G. Wells to go into the past! Browse through our Sitzmarke Archive!

Relive you past ski trips and activities! Check out how your friends looked 30 years ago!

Have you ever been on a Sitzmarke cover? Who's been on the MOST covers?

Remember those Day-Glo ski outfits? Wooden skis 7 feet long? Leather ski boots? You'll see them all HERE.

2026-2027 Executive Committee

Rita Cardenas: President Melanie Wood: VP - Activities
Pat Piech: VP - Trips
Ann Rogers: VP - Membership/Marketing
Janice Salinas: Secretary
Deborah Gorden:  Treasurer

Leyla Ozkardesh:  VP - Communications (webmaster)
Beth Slaughter:  Sitzmarke Editor (appointed officer)
Laura Zavala:  Auditor
Marsha Lutz: TSC Delegate
Karen Cusack:   Alternate TSC Delegate