Annual Trips

2022Telluride, ColoradoThe HFSC returned to Telluride for the second time February 9-13, 2022. There were fifteen skiers on the trip. Participants: The HFSC welcomed three new members-Paul Abernathy, Michael Cohen and Jordan Cohen. Returning members included- Rob...

2021- Covid breakCovid got the best of the Half Fast Ski Club this year.  Logistics were too difficult and not worth the risk.  Next year...  Telluride, Colorado here we come!More Annual Trips Dive into one of our other trips if you're feeling Half Fast.Lorem ipsum...

2020Snowmass, ColoradoAspen-Snowmass was the venue for the 42nd HFSC Ski Trip held Feb 4-9, 2020.  With 18 participants on the trip, this was the largest group since the early 90’s. The HFSC welcomed three new members: Don Travers, Joe Rooyakkers, and Bruce...

2019Kicking Horse and Lake LouiseBritish Columbia, CanadaPrologue We begin by reminding all Half Fasters of the vigorous dialogue about destinations for the momentous 40th anniversary trip, which as per HFSC custom, was determined to be Revelstoke, Canada at the...

201840 Year AnniversaryVail, ColoradoArrival Day: Feb 28, 2018 The HFSC stayed at the Mountain Haus, centrally located in Vail Village. The HFSC 40th anniversary logo was prominently displayed at the check-in desk. Good job, Frank. We had a clear weather travel day,...

2016Jackson Hole, WyomingTrip Notes: The HFSC returned to Jackson Hole for the second time on February 17 – 21, 2016.  Everyone but Lee, agreed that the accommodations at Wind River Condos were far superior to the Elk Country Inn, the rustic inn that Lee selected for...

2014Park City, UtahThe HFSC skied in Park City, UT Feb 26-Mar 2, 2014. Mark Hammer was the trip organizer. The group stayed at the Snow Flower condos with ski-in/ski-out access. Trip Notes: Upon our arrival, the temperature at the Salt Lake City Airport was 57 degrees...

2012Big Sky, MontanaTrip Notes: Ed Szkaradnik joined the HFSC for this trip. Chris introduced the helmet cam to capture the HFSC high speed, bump skiing. There was a Blue Grass Music Festival being held during our visit, and Rob Adams was a knowledgeable and...

2011Telluride, ColoradoTrip Notes: Peter Smith made his beautiful condo available to the group. Kevin rejoined the HFSC after a long layoff. Lowell Middleton joined the HFSC for this trip, and Lee’s missing green dice cup re-appeared. After years of practice, Lee...

2010Beaver Creek, ColoradoTrip Notes: Jack Punzak entertained the HFSC group with his long list of jokes…one of which created the legend of Nookey Green. The HFSC set a group record for vertical skied with 34, 426 feet, 19 laps and 7 hrs, 6 mins of skiing...

2009Snowmass, ColoradoTrip Notes: Chris invited his business associate, Gerry Sullivan, to ski with the group. Gerry had one skiing speed….terminal velocity. The group enjoyed a spectacular fireworks display over Snowmass while enjoying ribs that Chris had...

2008Sun Valley, IdahoTrip Notes: Peter was the trip organizer and scheduled excellent accommodations. The hot tub was “just  a short walk” away. Snow conditions were excellent for this trip. Lee’s and Don’s flights were cancelled on departure day, and they decided to...

2007Jackson Hole, WyomingTrip Notes: Lee organized the most interesting accommodations since the Kiandra days. Chris introduced Poker Pool to the HFSC, and Peter fell out of the saddle at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar.  Boris “retired” from skiing after this trip.Half...

2006Lake Tahoe Heavenly and KirkwoodNevada / CaliforniaThere were definitely stories to tell, but we forgot to write them down for this trip.More Annual Trips Dive into one of our other trips if you're feeling Half Fast.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur...

2005Whistler / BlackcombBritish Columbia, CanadaThere were definitely stories to tell, but we forgot to write them down for this trip.More Annual Trips Dive into one of our other trips if you're feeling Half Fast.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing...

2004Half Fast Ski ClubVail, CO ReloadedThe HFSC stayed at the Mountain Haus at the Covered Bridge in Mid Vail. Trip Notes: Sam Hawkins brought his Sam Hill Winery Pinot Noir on the trip to showcase his winemaking skills. It was good wine. Unfortunately, Sam retired...

The 90's OverviewHalf Fast Ski ClubThe mid 90’s brought some complications to the HFSC. As the reputation of the HFSC grew, and as  members of the HFSC rose in the Honeywell organization, women co-workers began to ask about participating in the HFSC trips. This...

1988 Breckenridge, Colorado10 Year anniversary. To celebrate a decade of making the HFSC happen every year, we splurged on having a video done of the group and some antics.  Highlights include: Hall of Fame "Best Fall and Recovery" The "TDC" song lyrics Boris' outlook...

The 80's "Overview"Half Fast Ski ClubFor the first years of the HFSC, all trips were to Vail, then the HFSC decided to ski at other Colorado  resorts. Typically, a condo location was selected to permit easy access to multiple ski resorts. Over the following years, the...

YearHalf Fast Ski ClubResort, State/CountryIn 1979, we once again returned to Denver in mid-December for year- end planning and sales training, and another Vail trip was scheduled to follow the close of the meeting. There were nine participants on the 2nd trip: Sam...

Photo above is the only "early days" group photo we have, taken on the 1979 trip. 1978Half Fast Ski ClubVail, ColoradoThe first HFSC trip took place in Vail in mid-December, 1978. There were seven skiers on that trip. All were Honeywellers except for one: Sam Hawkins...