2018 Big East Ski Trip

Big East Ski Trip – Okemo 4.0: 1/22-1/26, 2018

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From January 22 through 26, 17 people including 3 spouses gathered for 4 nights at Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont for the fourth annual Okemo skiing mini-reunion. The attendees were Burt and Cathy Quist, Dave Gang and Roberta Hillenberg-Gang, Dave and Nancy Dibelius, Gerry Bell, Paul Rizzi, Tom Enright, Rich du Moulin, Steve Schwager, Sam Swisher, Eric Hatch, Peter Emmel, Peter Fahey, Bob Block and Ben Romney ’69.

We stayed in a wonderful house directly on the Sidewinder trail and an adjacent ski-in ski-out condo. On Tuesday it rained so about half the group went to see The Post at the matinee in Rutland, which was well received by all. We noted that most of the other people in the theater were also wearing ski parkas. Unfortunately the rain also put an end to our planned ski outing with the class connection 2018s, about 25 of whom had signed up.

After an overnight freeze and superb grooming by Okemo the skiing was firm but fun for the rest of the week. There was even some delightful packed powder under the snow guns. Dinners were over the top, prepared by Paul, Tom, Roberta, Nancy and Cathy, desserts were truly decadent, and the camaraderie was a pleasure every minute. We also appreciated coming back to the house for lunch each day.  A few corks were popped.

Sign up for the 50th if you haven't already.  As everyone who has attended mini-reunions can attest, there is a welcoming environment and an instant bond even with people you didn't know at Dartmouth, new friendships form quickly, so don't be reluctant even if you haven't participated in prior alumni activities.  And we hope you join us at Okemo next year!

Trip Announcement

Attesting to its popularity, the 2018 Trip was fully subscribed before it could be announced here on the Class Website. Seems like the word has spread. If you want to join this group of inveterate eastern skiers, don't hesitate to contact Gerry Bell or Dave Dibelius EARLY.