What is Ramapo Mountain Ski Club (RMSC)?

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Ramapo Mountain Ski Club (RMSC) is a year-round outdoor club of more than three hundred skiers, snowboarders, and cross-country/Nordic skiing enthusiasts. It is open to a wide range of people — children through octogenarians, singles, couples, and families — and it stays active beyond winter with cycling, golf, hiking, kayaking/canoeing, and camping. If you enjoy skiing or boarding and want a like-minded community, RMSC is built for you.

Who RMSC is for

The club describes its membership as spanning every walk of life. That means you don't need to be an expert skier or a certain age to fit in. The common thread is a love of skiing and boarding, plus an interest in staying active the rest of the year.

You may be a good fit if you:

  • Ski, snowboard, or do cross-country/Nordic skiing
  • Want to meet singles, couples, or families who share those interests
  • Are looking for year-round activities, not just winter trips
  • Prefer a club community over going it alone

What the club does

RMSC is explicitly active all year round. According to the club, members take part as:

  • Skiers and snowboarders (alpine and cross-country/Nordic)
  • Cyclists
  • Golfers
  • Hikers
  • Kayak/canoeists
  • Campers

This mix is the main reason the club appeals to people who want one group for multiple seasons rather than separate clubs for each sport.

How to get involved

The club's homepage shows a recurring pattern of events and membership touchpoints. Based on the posted news, here is what a typical path looks like:

  1. Attend an opening meeting. RMSC advertises an opening meeting with dinner; doors open at 6:30 P.M., and attendees are asked to RSVP by a stated deadline.
  2. Renew or join by the membership deadline. The club reminds returning members to renew by October 31 and points them to an online renewal form.
  3. Join social and seasonal events. Posted examples include an annual banquet, an annual picnic, and film tour tickets shared through the NJSSC.

Practical notes

  • RSVP matters. The opening meeting listing asks for an RSVP by a specific date, so plan ahead rather than showing up unannounced.
  • Renewal has a deadline. If you're a returning member, the October 31 renewal date is worth putting on your calendar.
  • Events are posted with photos. Banquet and picnic photos are shared on the site, which gives you a sense of the club's social side before you commit.

What to check before joining

The homepage does not state membership pricing, so cost is something to confirm directly with the club rather than assume. The same applies to any login requirements for the online renewal form.

Before you decide, it's worth confirming:

  • Current membership dues and what they cover
  • Whether the online renewal form requires an account or login
  • The schedule for the next opening meeting and its RSVP deadline
  • Which activities run in your preferred season

Bottom line

RMSC is a large, all-ages, year-round outdoor club centered on skiing and boarding but extending into cycling, golf, hiking, paddling, and camping. It suits singles, couples, and families who want a ready-made community of active people. Start by checking the site's latest news for the next opening meeting and the membership renewal deadline, then confirm dues and any login details directly with the club.