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Afton Alps, Welch & Mall of America weekend.

When:
Friday, January 8, 2016 to Sunday, January 10, 2016
Where:
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites
2860 Metro Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425
Bloomington, MN  55425

952-854-7600
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Jeff Owen
Category:
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Afton Alps, Welch & Mall of America weekend.

“Shop/Ski” – Mall of America/Welch Village/Afton Alps –

Jan 8-10, 2016

Trip Chair:  Jeff Owen:  319-330-0888, jeffreyowen1960@gmail.com

Trip Chair:  Linda Berry: 319-573-5218, berrylevin@imonmail.com

$289: Trip price with Lift Tickets 

$212: Trip price without Lift Tickets 

$162: Under 18 Trip price with Lift Tickets (minor staying in the same bedroom with two adults.)

$85: Under 18 Trip price no Lift Tickets (minor staying in the same bedroom with two adults.)  

This year, you will have the opportunity to ski at 2 locations in the area, Afton Alps and Welch Village or head out to the 9 mile trail for a day of cross-country skiing. Or, you can spend the day at the Mall of America. There are a lot of activities for non-skiers on this trip, as well as a wide variety of restaurants at the Mall of America.  Linda Berry will assist with sightseeing and shopping in the Minneapolis area.

 

Get ready for an entertaining weekend be in Minneapolis, MN.  

Trip includes the following:

  • 2 nights Lodging
  • Round trip Coach Bus
  • 2 – 1 day lift tickets
  • Wine and Cheese party

We will be staying at the Hampton Inn (Double Queen rooms) located near the Mall of America. The Hotel has a pool and hot tub.

 

Agenda:

Friday January 8th

4:30 pm - Begin loading the bus  Bus pickup location in CR

5:00 pm - Depart from NW corner of Rockwell Collins parking lot off of Blairsferry Road and C Avenue, Cedar Rapids.

6:00 pm - Pick up our Ski buddies up North. Location Elk Run exit - Road Ranger Road Ranger location

9:30 pm - Arrive at Minneapolis, MN. Staying at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 2860 Metro Drive, Bloomington, MN.  Phone 952-854-7600.

 

NOTE: Bring a sandwich and beverage and snacks to share to enjoy on the way. There is not a dinner stop on the trip leg to Minneapolis.

 

Saturday January 9th

8:15 am- Load bus.

8:30am - Depart for Welch Village.

9:00 am- Lifts open

4:00 pm - Bus arrives for return trip to the Hampton Inn

6:00 pm - Wine & Cheese Party.

7:00 pm - Dinner.

 

Sunday January 10th

8:15 am- Load bus.

8:30am - Depart for Afton Alps.

9:00 am - Lifts open

3:00 pm - Load the bus for non-skiers

3:30 pm - Depart Afton Alps and return to Cedar Rapids. Meal stop around 5:30.

8:00 pm - Drop off up North passengers

9:00 pm - Arrive in Cedar Rapids

 

For more information visit:

 www.aftonalps.com/, www.welchvillage.com/, www.mallofamerica.com/

~Jeff and Dan and Linda