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River Rafting, South Fork of the American River, July 8 -10

Bryan has pulled together a very awesome rafting trip that is enjoyable for all. He has reserved 10 spots for river rafting on the south fork of the American River for July 8 – 10. Trip will include 1 1/2 days rafting, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Sunday breakfast and lunch. There will be options for tent cabin camping, camping on your own, and staying in private accommodations (motel/hotel).

This is a two day rafting adventure.  We’ll arrive Friday night at American River’s private camp on the river and you will have an opportunity to set up your overnight gear.  You can opt for a tent cabin complete with cots, sleeping pads, chairs and a table, or you can provide your own tent and gear.  Saturday morning breakfast is provided, and then we will raft the famous Gorge section. Half-way down, we’ll stop for a delicious deli-style lunch, then raft onward to Folsom Lake. Following refreshments, we will board the shuttle for a short, scenic ride back to camp. As the chef starts cooking our big, country-style BBQ dinner, we invite you to fish, play volleyball, toss horse shoes, take a hot shower, or just relax and enjoy a cold beverage along with scrumptious appetizers. After a tasty dessert, enjoy the rest of your evening swapping stories around a glowing campfire.

The following morning (Sunday), we’ll share a hearty breakfast and board the bus up river to Chili Bar. You will raft the mighty Chili Bar section down to our camp where lunch will be served. This 21-mile long journey ends after lunch at approximately 1:00 PM on Sunday.

Prices below are per person, based on double occupancy:

  • Tent Cabin, provided by American River Recreation: $380
  • Bring your own Tent: $340
  • No Lodging (you provide own lodging at a motel/hotel): $330

Price includes:

  • Rafting full day on Saturday
  • Rafting 1/2 day on Sunday
  • Saturday: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and evening dessert
  • Sunday Breakfast and lunch
  • Tips for our guides

CLICK HERE To sign up for the trip: 2022 Rafting Trip Sign Up Sheet

CLICK HERE to submit the required Liability Waiver: Liability Waiver

PAYMENT DUE JUNE 2ND!!

For more information on the rafting company, click here https://www.arrafting.com/

A Spectacular night at the Magic Castle, June 14th, 6pm

Where: 7001 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028

When: Tuesday, June 14th, 6 PM

Cost: $40 for LPSC members

This special pricing includes entry to this exclusive private club and all the magic shows.

Dinner: Our host has reserved an area in the Library. We will order from the Bar (menu attached), and food will be delivered to us.

Dress Code: Evening wear or business formal. See link below to find out more.

Space is  limited to the first 18 reservations, so SIGN UP NOW with either Carol Sexton or Janie Ferling. Your reservation will require a payment:

  • Send a check for $40 to LPSC at PO Box 6112, Oxnard, CA 93031
  • Payments are also accepted through Zelle or Venmo (payee is lospadresskiclub@gmail.com)
  • or give your payment to any Board member

Click http://www.magiccastle.com/visiting/ to find out more about this incredible historic place where professional magicians go to learn and perform.

Far West Annual Ski and Snowboard Week, Jackson Hole, WY January 21 – 28 2023

Please find click below for the flyer and signup form for the Far West Ski Association trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  As LPSC is a member club, we can sign up for these fantastic trips. Other club members and I have taken these trips and they are awesome!  Please note that the price listed doesn’t include airfare or lift tickets.  Please that the Basic IKON pass doesn’t work at Jackson Hole; one will need the will need to purchase the IKON Bass Plus pass. Info on the IKON passes can be found at: https://www.ikonpass.com/ .

FWSA will be offering air and ground transportation at a competitive rate at a later date.  Signup deposit is due June 20th, and these trips do fill up fast!

Flyer: 2023 FWSA Jackson Hole Flyer

Sign-up Form: 2023 FWSA Jackson Hole Sign-up Form

Virtual ALS Walk, October 23

One of our long time honorary members, Chris “Ski” Chergoski, has ALS which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The Virtual 2021 Ventura/Santa Barbara Counties Walk to Defeat ALS, is Saturday, October 23rd. Details on how to do your own walk are described here: http://webgw.alsa.org/site/TR?pg=informational&fr_id=14642&type=fr_informational&sid=7502

Also, if you just wish to donate to the ALS Association to find new treatments and a cure, you can click on this link: http://webgw.alsa.org/site/TR?px=1096221&pg=personal&fr_id=14642&et=4TFYQQTFhAFn1LvZtCZSB1sp2wBi8NE5tR6rnipUcxR-dgPa20JDuQ

Thank you very much for your incredible support!

RAFTING ON THE UPPER KERN RIVER, MAY 22-23

We are planning a rafting trip on the upper Kern River, above Lake Isabella for the weekend of May 22-23.  The plan is now for us to individually drive up Saturday, stay overnight at a motel, raft (or Kayak) Sunday morning, and come home Sunday evening.  Bryan Hennes is making motel and rafting reservations. Prices will be provided later and full payment will need to be made by May 6 to hold your reservation.  We had a few folks do this last year and it was a blast!

CANCELLED: Come rafting the upper Kern with the Los Padres Ski Club!

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have cancelled this event.

When:  Sunday, June 14th.  We will drive up in car pools on Saturday, June 13th, stay in lodging and go rafting on Sunday and come home Sunday night.

Where: Rafting on the upper Kern just above Lake Isabella. Considered no more than class 2 or class 3 rapids.  Lodging Saturday night at the Corral Creek Resort 8 miles north of Kernville on the Kern River Highway.  The club will provide a Happy Hour on the deck of the Resort on Saturday afternoon. You’re responsible for dinner, and we can go as a group to a restaurant in Kernville. Hotel provides breakfast on Sunday morning. 

What: Rafting with Eagle River Rafting. Full day includes 4 runs down the river.  Choice of guided raft or guide your own kayak with a friend!  Half day is two runs in the morning. Both full and half day include a barbecue lunch at the rafting center. 

How much?  Full day raft trip: $235/person and Half day raft trip: $200/person. Prices includes room and rafting, tax and tip included, rooms are double occupancy. 

Note: In the event this trip must be cancelled due to the current Corona Virus restrictions, you will receive a refund.

Trip leader: Bryan Hennes

How to Sign Up: Download the following forms from our website, complete them, and mail them with a check payable to LPSC to Brian Hennes, 493 Glenwood Pl., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Must be a member of the Los Padres Ski Club to participate!   

ALS Walk, Sunday October 6th, 10am

One of our honorary members, Chris “Ski” Chergoski, has ALS which is also know as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The 2019 Ventura/Santa Barbara Counties Walk to Defeat ALS, is Sunday, October 6th, and we have a chance to celebrate together at Plaza Park, in beautiful Downtown Ventura! Ski is looking forward to seeing many, many of us joining him as part of the Ventura “Ski” Team, and the ALS Association’s Golden West Chapter, to fight back against the horrible, terrible disease of ALS!

You can donate to support the Ventura “Ski” Team but clicking here: http://web.alsa.org/site/TR?px=1096221&pg=personal&fr_id=13761&et=Z-FOSSw7-ojzQNCPUA5MKA Thank you very much for your tremendous support for “Ski” and the ALS Association’s Golden West Chapter!

ALS Walk October 9th

One of our members, Chris “Ski” Chergoski, has ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and the LPSC club is supporting the Ventura/Santa Barbara County Fund Raising Walk on October 9th. If you wish to participate in the walk, please meet at Plaza Park (corner of Thompson and Chestnut in Downtown Ventura).  Check in is at 9:30am and the walk starts at 11:30am.  Look for the LPSC banner and wear a Hawaiian Shirt.

Donations to this cause can be made at this link Ventura “Ski” Team

Thank you for your support!