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	<title>Welcome to the Blandford Ski Area</title>
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	<description>Owned and Operated by the Springfield Ski Club for over 75 years!</description>
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		<title>EARLY BIRD ENDING!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 15:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tomorrow May 13th is it for GREAT savings for our brand new &#8220;Anytime Pass&#8220;, which will allow you to ski or ride ANYTIME during hours of operation throughout the 2013-&#8217;14 Winter season. Also available is the &#8220;Night Only Pass&#8220;, which entitles the member to ski from 2:30pm to closing when night skiing/riding is available. Click...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Tomorrow May 13th is it</strong> for GREAT savings for our brand new &#8220;<em><strong>Anytime Pass</strong></em>&#8220;, which will allow you to ski or ride ANYTIME during hours of operation throughout the 2013-&#8217;14 Winter season. Also available is the &#8220;<em><strong>Night Only Pass</strong></em>&#8220;, which entitles the member to ski from 2:30pm to closing when night skiing/riding is available.</p>
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<p><a title="Link to online store" href="http://shop.skiblandford.org" target="_blank">Click here</a> to visit our online store and purchase your &#8220;<em><strong>Anytime Pass</strong></em>&#8221; or your &#8220;<em><strong>Night Only Pass</strong></em>&#8220;, and take advantage of all the GREAT savings before the early bird pricing comes to an end!</p>
<p><strong>Early bird raffle</strong>: All of those whom purchase an early bird &#8217;13-&#8217;14 membership will be entered in a raffle for some great prizes, some of which include:</p>
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<div>Marker Luggage set donated by <em><strong>Competitive Edge</strong></em><strong> </strong></div>
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<div>Several &#8220;themed&#8221; gift baskets donated by the <em><strong>Springfield Ski Club</strong></em><strong> </strong></div>
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<div>Gift cards to <em><strong>Cooper&#8217;s Gifts</strong></em>, Agawam</div>
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<div>5 free visits to <em><strong>Karma Yoga</strong></em>, West Springfield</div>
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<p>Raffle drawing to take place after early bird pricing ends.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits of becoming a Springfield Ski Club member</strong> include: Discounted lesson pricing with Snowsports Education. Discounted pricing to club events. Discounts, or bonuses, at select local businesses. <a title="SSC Member benefits page" href="http://skiblandford.org/ticket-pricing/member-benefits/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see our member benefits page.</p>
<p><strong>Consider making a donation. </strong>Whether you&#8217;re already club member, or you&#8217;re about to purchase your membership, <a title="Online store - donation" href="http://shop.skiblandford.org/Donation_c20.htm" target="_blank">consider making a donation</a>. The <em><strong>Springfield Ski Club, Inc</strong></em> is a not for profit 501c(3) entity that owns &amp; operates the <strong>Blandford Ski Area</strong>. If you are a club member, you&#8217;re a part owner! Contributions will go towards maintaining and improving the club&#8217;s snow making equipment.</p>
<p><strong>Become part of our history!! Purchase an early bird membership and join </strong><strong>North America&#8217;s oldest club owned, and operated, ski area.</strong></p>
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		<title>Work party Sat 4/13</title>
		<link>http://skiblandford.org/work-party-sat-413/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:14:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seasons change, but not our efforts on the mountain. The first work party of 2013 kicks-off on Saturday April 13th @ 9 AM! C&#8217;mon out to the Springfield Ski Club and help us give the mountain a spring cleaning. Activities will include: general clean-up, trash pick-up, end of season maintenance, etc.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Seasons change, but not our efforts on the mountain. The first work party of 2013 kicks-off on Saturday April 13th @ 9 AM!<br />
C&#8217;mon out to the Springfield Ski Club and help us give the mountain a spring cleaning. Activities will include: general clean-up, trash pick-up, end of season maintenance, etc.</p>
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		<title>Thanks!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Technology Director</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all whom came out to the snowshoe walk and wine taste. It was nice to see many new faces in addition to our existing club members in the old lodge for an evening that showcased the wines of Haight-Brown vineyard located in Litchfield, CT. Additional thanks to those whom contributed their time and...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you to all whom came out to the snowshoe walk and wine taste. It was nice to see many new faces in addition to our existing club members in the old lodge for an evening that showcased the wines of <a title="Haight-Brown vineyard website" href="http://haightvineyards.com" target="_blank">Haight-Brown vineyard</a> located in Litchfield, CT. Additional thanks to those whom contributed their time and efforts to help make the night a success. With a special thanks to Jodi &amp; Zack, ski patrollers Cheryl, John and Mike. As well as Chris, Tom and the rest of the musical talent whom provided the live music well into the night.</p>
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		<title>Snowshoe Walk &amp; Wine Taste</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t put away your snowshoes just yet!! The conditions are still suitable for a snowshoe walk &#38; wine taste on the mountain. Saturday April 6th 7 pm to 11 pm Enjoy a peaceful snowshoe hike on the mountain. Join us in the Old Lodge for a tasting as we showcase 6 wines from a mystery CT vineyard....]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Don&#8217;t put away your snowshoes just yet!! The conditions are still suitable for a snowshoe walk &amp; wine taste on the mountain.</h3>
<h3>Saturday April 6th 7 pm to 11 pm</h3>
<p>Enjoy a peaceful snowshoe hike on the mountain. Join us in the Old Lodge for a tasting as we showcase 6 wines from a mystery CT vineyard. Music and camaraderie as you relax by the fire, visit with friends, and enjoy the music and atmosphere. Price includes wine tasting, commemorative glass, &amp; personal cheese/cracker plate. <a title="2013 April Wine Taste Flyer" href="http://skiblandford.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_april_wine_taste.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for added details</a></p>
<p><strong>Reserve your tickets thru Sat March 30 and SAVE $5.00!</strong> <a title="Online store link" href="http://shop.skiblandford.org" target="_blank">Click here to visit our online store</a> and reserve your tickets today.</p>
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		<title>GW Report</title>
		<link>http://skiblandford.org/gw-report-6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Skiclub</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fantastic conditions! Out here on Glade with my friend Meghan skiing on some freshly groomed trails. Get out and enjoy the area with your Anytime Season Pass]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fantastic conditions! Out here on Glade with my friend Meghan skiing on some freshly groomed trails. Get out and enjoy the area with your Anytime Season Pass</p>
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		<title>Open Tonight, March 13th</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Office Manager</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Open tonight 3:00-8:30   Purchase an anytime early bird season&#8217;s membership and ski/ride for the rest of this season and all of next!  Ages +13, only $239.00. Ages 6-12, only $199.00.  Seniors 68+ and 5 &#38; under only $99.00]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Open tonight 3:00-8:30   <a href="http://shop.skiblandford.org/Anytime-Membership-2013-2014-Season_c21.htm" target="_blank">Purchase an anytime early bird season&#8217;s membership</a> and ski/ride for the rest of this season and all of next!  Ages +13, only $239.00. Ages 6-12, only $199.00.  Seniors 68+ and 5 &amp; under only $99.00</p>
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		<title>Corn Beef Dinner Fund Raiser with Raffle • Early Bird Sale</title>
		<link>http://skiblandford.org/open-sunday-march-10th-830-am-4-pm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re Open TODAY Sunday, March 10th, 8:30 AM- 4 PM with a fantastic Corn Beef Dinner prepared by our own top notch Deck Chef Sean Foley. Those who were her last year for this great event knows how good the food was along with the fun that was had raising funds for our Blandford Ski...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">We&#8217;re Open TODAY Sunday, March 10th, 8:30 AM- 4 PM with a fantastic Corn Beef Dinner prepared by our own top notch Deck Chef Sean Foley.<br />
Those who were her last year for this great event knows how good the food was along with the fun that was had raising funds for our Blandford Ski Team Members who are moving on to regional finals.</p>
<p>This afternoon bring you appetite along with some cash to make a donation and get a huge plate of corn beef dinner. There will also be a raffle for great prizes so you&#8217;ll want to have a few extra bucks for that as well.</p>
<p>Be sure to check out our Early Bird Membership table and see the raffle prizes that current 13-14 members are automatically enrolled in to win!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Come on up get your <a href="http://shop.skiblandford.org/Anytime-Membership-2013-2014-Season_c21.htm" target="_blank">Early Bird Anytime Season Membership</a> and ski and ride today !</p>
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		<title>GW Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 14:13:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Skiclub</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[8 inches of fresh snow yesterday, come on up get your Early Bird Anytime Season Membership and ski and ride today. The mountain crew has the area groomed to perfection and left some nice pockets natural terrain to enjoy.]]></description>
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<p>8 inches of fresh snow yesterday, come on up get your <a href="http://shop.skiblandford.org/Anytime-Membership-2013-2014-Season_c21.htm">Early Bird Anytime Season Membership</a> and ski and ride today. The mountain crew has the area groomed to perfection and left some nice pockets natural terrain to enjoy.</p>
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		<title>Open Friday March 8th, 10-4</title>
		<link>http://skiblandford.org/open-march-6th-300-830/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:09:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Office Manager</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t miss out!!  Purchase an anytime early bird season&#8217;s membership and ski/ride for the rest of this season and all of next!  Ages +13, only $239.00. Ages 6-12, only $199.00.  Seniors 68+ and 5 &#38; under only $99.00 Make your plans now, open this Friday, March 8th from 10:00-4:00 (Food service will be closed this day)]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Don&#8217;t miss out!!  <a href="http://shop.skiblandford.org/Anytime-Membership-2013-2014-Season_c21.htm" target="_blank">Purchase an anytime early bird season&#8217;s membership</a> and ski/ride for the rest of this season and all of next!  Ages +13, only $239.00. Ages 6-12, only $199.00.  Seniors 68+ and 5 &amp; under only $99.00</p>
<p>Make your plans now, open this Friday, March 8th from 10:00-4:00 (Food service will be closed this day)</p>
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		<title>2013-14 Member Raffle</title>
		<link>http://skiblandford.org/2013-14-member-raffle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:07:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Skiclub</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All 2013-14 Season Pass Members are automatically entered into a drawing for great prizes like this Marker Luggage set donated by Competitive Edge. We also have gift cards to Cooper&#8217;s of Agawam and more to come so check back. Join the Club today and get in on the best deal in Western Mass to Ski...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://shop.skiblandford.org/Anytime-Membership-2013-2014-Season_c21.htm" target="_blank">All 2013-14 Season Pass Members</a> are automatically entered into a drawing for great prizes like this Marker Luggage set donated by <a href="http://compedgeskibike.com/" target="_blank">Competitive Edge</a>. We also have gift cards to <a href="http://www.coopersgifts.com/" target="_blank">Cooper&#8217;s of Agawam</a> and more to come so check back. Join the Club today and get in on the best deal in Western Mass to Ski and Ride with our <a href="http://shop.skiblandford.org/Anytime-Membership-2013-2014-Season_c21.htm" target="_blank">Anytime Pass</a>!</p>
<p>Please see front desk for more details on drawing including age restrictions.</p>
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