About the Powder Dogs
what we do
The Powder Dogs Ski and Snowboard Club is a non profit organization that provides trips and social activities for their members. The club was started in 2005 by Rick and Laurie, owners of Alpine Accessories. Members in the early years were employees and a few Alpine Accessories customers who wanted a club closer to them in the NW suburbs of Chicago. The Powder Dogs are the only ski and snowboard club in McHenry county and while skiing and snowboarding are the club's main focus, the Powder Dogs offer a variety of social activities year round.
Over the years, the Powder Dogs membership grew to over 100 members. Powder Dogs have a wide range of members ranging from ages 4 - 80 and from singles to families. We have members that have met at a club and have become life long friends and spouses. When you become a Powder Dogs member, you'll make new friends that share your passion for the slopes.
The Powder Dogs offers day, weekend, and week trips to many of your favorite destinations. For more information, attend a Powder Dogs meeting and get to know us, otherwise send us an email at info@powderdogs.org. As a Powder Dog, you'll meet fellow skiers and boarders that share your passion for the slopes. You'll have some one with your ability level to ski with and you'll get group rates on trip packages arranged by the club.
MEETINGS
The Powder Dogs meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Meetings are free to the public and you're welcome to bring a friend. Social hour begins at 6:30 pm where you can order off the menu to eat if you choose. The meeting starts promptly at 7:30 pm and lasts for 30 to 45 minutes. Many times there are a guest speaker at meetings talking about ski or snowboard topics. Past guest speakers have included patrollers, ski instructors, manufacturers reps, ski shop employees, foot doctors, and Chiropractors.
Typical Meeting Agenda
Hot ski and snowboard industry topics
Officers and chair people reports
Recap of past trips and events
Presentation of upcoming trips and events
Guest speaker
Where we meet
From October to April we meet at Port Edward in Algonquin.
May to September we meet at other locations.
See the Calendar for Meeting dates, times and Place
October through March we meet at:
Port Edward Restaurant
20 W Algonquin Rd. in Algonquin, IL 60102
(at the NE corner of Algonquin Rd (Rt 62) and Fox River)
The Powder Dogs meet in the back room at Port Edward
April through September we meet at:
Galati's Hideaway
800 Feinberg Ct, Cary, IL 60013
The Powder Dogs meet upstairs at Galati's
apres ski time
Jim, Jim and Rick after a day of skiing in Snowmass!
lunch break on the hill
Karen and Kelly enjoying lunch and the sun on our trip to Telluride Colorado in 2022
race league
Kelly O, Powder Dogs race chairperson
Powder Dogs Ski and Snowboard Race Team
Race with the Powder Dogs
Powder Dogs participate in the CMSC inter club race league. GS, slalom and snowboard race events which are typically held at Wilmot Mountain and other nearby resorts. The first race of the season is usually at Ski Brule the beginning of December. Our race chair person, Kelly, has won women's overall and many individual races each year.
Snapshots of Powder Dogs Racers
