Winter Camping

Come join the Go Beyond Ski Week 2026. Our trips are open to all levels from complete beginner up to the seasoned piste shredders!!! **TRIP DATES: 4th-11th January 2026** **LOCATION: Serre Chevalier - France** ***PACKAGE INCLUDES*** * Airport Transfers - Turin Airport * 7 Nights B&B Hotel Mont Thabor * 3 Course Dinner on FIVE evenings * 6 Day Full Valley Lift pass * 6 Day Equipment Rental Package ***NOT INCLUDED*** * Return Flights * Insurance ***PRICE: €1300 per person sharing*** \*Should you like your own room for the week there is a supplement of €300\* ***The Resort - Serre Chevalier - France*** Serre Chevalier has 250 km of pristine pistes and is one of the Alps largest ski areas. The resort with 13 villages is spread over 4 main areas: Briancon, Chantemerle, Villeneuve la Salle and le Monetier les Bains, at the gates of the Ecrins National Park.It offers great skiing in a high mountain atmosphere, peaceful skiing in the mélèzes woods, family skiing in special areas and more! With the addition of snowboarding and adventurous off-piste trips there really is one Serre Che for everyone! ***Accommodation*** During your trip you will stay in the lovely Hotel Mont Thabor in Villeneuve. Located just a 2-minute walk from the Aravet gondola and the historic village of La-Salle-Les-Alpes this is an ideal location to make the most of your holiday. Villeneuve is at the centre of the Serre Chevalier Valley making it the perfect base to explore the area. Villeneuve allows easy access to Briancon, Europe’s highest city at the heart of which is a beautifully preserved fortified medieval city.As well as their comfortable bedrooms the hotel has a brand-new wellness area offering sauna, Hammam and unlimited herbal teas to help recharge the batteries.Breakfast will be served each morning in the newly renovated breakfast/bar area. ***Dinner:*** Your package will include a 3-course dinner on 5 nights in the restaurant L’Equilibre located just behind the hotel. ***Ski School*** Should you wish to book ski school we can arrange 6 Day Group Lessons for all levels at an additional cost of €210 with our friends in Ski Connections. Groups lessons must be pre booked which we take care of for you but can be paid for on your arrival.Private lessons are also available and can be arranged at any stage throughout your week. The guys at Ski Connections who you will meet on Day 1 will be more than happy to chat through any questions you have and help you find the right private lesson option for you. ***Equipment Rental*** A standard (Blue) 6 Day Rental pack is included in your package. This will include, Skis, Boots, Poles & Helmet. For the Boarders, Board, Bindings & Boots. These can be upgraded at a small additional cost. ***TRANSFERS*** We don’t believe in visiting every hotel along the way, so we offer a private door to door transfer from Turin Airport. Transfer time is approximately 2 hours if conditions are good but may vary if there is heavy snow along the way. ***FLIGHTS*** Flights are the only thing you will need to take care of yourself and below are the recommended flights we will be travelling on. If you are travelling earlier or from another airport, we ask that you meet us for the transfer in Turin airport as there will only be one transfer time available. **AIRLINE:** RYANAIR 4th January 2026 Dublin – Turin @ 06.45 11th January 2026 Turin – Dublin @ 10.35 For more info visit www.gobeyondadventure.ie or drop us an email info@gobeyondadventure.ie We hope to see you on the slopes!!

## Sofa to Summit Challenge Jan 26 ### About The Challenge and what it entails: This is a 4 week challenge, building up to you getting to the summit of Lugnaquillia (925m) Leinster’s highest Point. **Come Join us this great challenge**! It is a great way to get fit, lose some of those pounds, put on eating all those mince pies!, enjoy incredible scenery and socialize at the same time. We will start you off on the sofa to summit challenge with a relatively easy walk while gradually increasing the length and altitude of the walks each week. The course starts with our first walk on Jan 3rd and continues on gradually to the final summit on Jan 24th. * Details of the walks and meeting locations etc will be emailed to you when you sign up. * If any of the Walks need to get cancelled due to weather conditions we will postpone it for another day. * Car Pooling and Transport will be organized for each walk. * There will also be a 50% discount offer for our Walking Club membership for those who sign up. [Read more here](https://www.hilltoptreks.com/guided-walks-and-hikes-ireland/sofa-to-summit-challenge)

1. * Kick off **2026** with a hilly cycle to the lovely village of **Enniskerry**, then back to Dublin by **Glencree village** and over the **Featherbeds**, finishing with a nice downhill into Rathfarnham **Level of difficulty**: 60km, 710m climbing NOTE: We will be keeping an even pace on this cycle. Here is our plan for the day. 1️⃣ We leave from Cafe Nero at 930am 2️⃣Cycle out to Eniskerry where we stop for coffee 3️⃣ Continue to Glencree, over the Featherbeds, and back to Rathfarnham 4️⃣ All going well we should be back in the city centre easily by 2 pm Please wear a helmet and bring a tube, etc, in case you get a puncture. Please note - It is every participant's responsibility to ride safely, follow the rules of the road, and come prepared with the proper equipment. WAIVER & RELEASE: We are a group composed of volunteers. We are not a professional organisation. As such, each of us is responsible for our own safety and well-being during an organised event. The organiser(s) is not in any way responsible for any participant on the trip. However, as a group of friends, we make an effort to look out for one another to the best of our ability. By joining this event, you and your guests agree to and accept the following waiver and liability amendment to the Meetup Terms of Service at https://www.meetup.com/terms/ ; 1. My guests and I have read the Meetup Terms of Service at https://www.meetup.com/terms/ and hereby amend it to include the same waiver and release therein to this event's organiser(s) and participants.

If your new year's resolution includes but is not limited to: swim more, feel less warm, socialise with other weirdos, this may be the swim you have been looking for. It's cold! Wear layers before and after, bring a hot drink, hand warmers, scarves, hot water bottles. Also, please check that your transport is running smoothly. We meet at the lifeguards'. ✅ Tide 👍high ✅ Water temperature 8.5 °C ✅ Weather 👍 dry and cold 1ºC ✅ Company 👍 interesting **\-\-\- For the swim \-\-\-** 👙🩳 Wear whatever is comfortable to you for the swim (wetsuit or not) 👕 Bring layers to warm up afterwards 🍵You may also want to have a flask with a hot tea or coffee 🦺All activities are at your own risk. There are no lifeguards, we are not lifeguards. **\-\-\- After the swim \-\-\-** 🫖 Some of us will stay around for a while and chat, or come along to a local café for food, drinks and a chat. Sea you soon F r a n c o i s

❄️ **Spare Yourself a Boring Winter - Bowl With Us!** Avoid social hibernation this winter, join our **6-week social bowling league** starting in January! Whether you're looking to unwind after work, meet new people, or just have a fun night out with pals, this league is perfect for everyone! Chill times, cold drinks, and plenty of chances to connect with others. No matter your skill level, this league is all about having fun and meeting new friends. **;)** **🗓 Thursday evenings \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $74 w/ code MUCOW26** **💻 League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling **Why Join?** 🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan 🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s-40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar 🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome! 👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early 🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes 💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends! **Want in?** Join our Meetup team Gutterfingers 👉 **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/2b6s2c9j Or start a team of your own with a few friends - we’ll all be hanging out either way! 📅 League Dates (Thursday evenings): Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26 ***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)*** **Cost & What’s Included:** ✔ $74 with discount code MUCOW26 ✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week) ✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup ✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people 👉 **SIGN UP NOW** 💻League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling 🤑Use promo code MUCOW26 to save $20 📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG 📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7 Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!

## 🏓 Winter Singles Pickleball League \| Ages 20s\, 30s & 40s **Hosted by DateColumbus** **[Registration Through Eventbrite - Click Here!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-singles-pickleball-league-tickets-1975043737987?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Looking to meet new people OFF the dating apps this winter? Join us for an **8-week Singles Pickleball League** designed to help you connect, move, laugh, and meet other active Columbus singles — IRL. **📅 Thursdays, January 8 – February 26** 🎟 $160 (PLUS FEES) **⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM** **📍 Paddle Taps \| 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd\, Worthington\, OH 43085** *** ## 🏓 What to Expect * 💬 A fun, easygoing way to meet singles in their **20s, 30s & 40s** * 🎾 **Beginner-friendly!** Instructors onsite for the first 30 minutes of Weeks 1–3 * 🔄 **Open Play Format** Rotate courts + partners often = tons of chances to connect Winners stay one round, then rotate * 🍻 Food + drinks available at Paddle Taps’ full bar and restaurant * 🏓 Paddles available each week — or bring your own * 💬 Eat, drink, mingle before/after games * ⏳ Runs every Thursday for 8 weeks Whether you’re experienced or brand new, you’ll fit right in — this league is all about connection, not competition. *** ## ⭐ IMPORTANT — READ THIS ⭐ **This is a PAID event. Meetup RSVP does NOT count as registration.** You **must purchase a ticket on Eventbrite** to participate. [👉 ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-singles-pickleball-league-tickets-1975043737987?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[DateColumbus Winter Singles Pickleball League LINK HERE!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-singles-pickleball-league-tickets-1975043737987?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Spots always fill fast — grab yours early!

JOIN CSC FOR A WINTER ADVENTURE! Prairie Oaks Winter Hike Central Ohio Metro Parks — Winter Hike Series Bundle up, hit the trails, and experience the magic of Ohio’s winter landscape with fellow CSC members! Enjoy crisp air, scenic paths, and a chance to recharge in nature. Hike will be approximately 3 miles long, hot chocolate will be provided by the Central Ohio Metro Parks prior to the hike. Please meet at the restroom/hot chocolate area. Dogs welcome. CSC Membership not required for this event! [Dec_2025_CSC_Track Newsletter.pdf]()