Winter 2012
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GUS CORNER
It's been so great to talk to you by phone and communicate with you by email. We're looking forward to a fun fantastic 90th season in 2012. We'll have special events to celebrate 90 years and will keep you posted.
Char is in the office one day a week. And Robin from our Front Desk is here on Mondays and Thursdays. Wally and Jim are working hard on remodeling projects in the main lodge. There will be new items in many of the accommodations.
We haven't seen a lot of snow this season so I haven't used my cross-country skis much. But the whitefish are biting and there's been enough ice to set up my shanty in the harbor.
As mascot of Alpine, I hope you have a great winter and I sure hope there's more snow!
Like they say…….”Haben Sie einen Guten Winter!”
from Gus der Schweitzerboob, the handsome Swiss guy at Alpine and notable ski enthusiast.
STURGEON BAY WINTER FESTIVAL NEEDS YOU!
What would winter be without ice carvers to sculpt blocks of ice? The upcoming Fire & Ice Festival in Sturgeon Bay on February 18 is looking for interested parties, i.e. ice sculptors, to design and carve blocks of ice into an item of great art. There's the chance to win an award for your creation.
Carving begins at 8:30 am and judges will review the artwork starting at 2 pm. There are cash prizes awarded in three different classes - beginners, intermediate and advanced and there's a People's Choice award - you can vote for the sculpture that you like most.
The registration deadline is Feb. 13. Again this year, professional carvers w
ill be working on large snow blocks at Sawyer Park. There will also be several smaller snow blocks for young people or families to carve.
Food and beverages will be provided by the Pioneer Fire Department. For more information call the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center at 920-743-6246 or email them at vacation@sturgeonbay.net.
Door County Reads
What's Door County reading this winter? It's Carson Mc Culler's "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter". Pick up a copy and join in the discussion.
FUN EVENTS IN THE DOOR COUNTY WINTER
NATURE OF ROMANCE
Location: County-Wide
Dates: Dec 02 2011 - Mar 31 2012
Treat yourself and a loved one to a special getaway, from December through March. Dozens of romance packages are offered including cozy lodging scrumptious food and many extras. Info: 800-527-3529.
CELEBRATING WINTER & LIONS ANNUAL FISH DERBY
Location: Washington IslandDates: Feb 11 2012 - Feb 19 2012
A week filled with fun, flavorful and themed events to take the chill out of your winter. Includes a week-long fishing competition with prizes. Enter the Annual Chili Cookoff, take in a play or musical performance, hike or snowshoe the nature trails.
CANDLELIGHT SKI/HIKE/SNOWSHOE
Location: Newport State ParkDates: Feb 11 2012
10am-4pm. New location, at the Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, in Egg Harbor. 18th Annual Fiber Art and Art-to-Wear Sale! Featuring fleeces, yarns, rovings, unique knit, woven and felted products, equipment, baskets and other fiber related accessories from local artists.
FISH CREEK WINTER FESTIVAL
February 3-February 5A storied tradition of shaking up the winter blues and capturing the season’s spirit is alive and well as we celebrate our twenty-fifth year of Fish Creek Winter Festival. The first weekend in February is full with family friendly activities, both indoors and out. Winter Fest is a wonderful community event for locals and visitors in which all proceeds from the event benefit our Door County non-profit organizations.
SNOWSHOE AT THE RIDGES THIS WINTER
For those of you visiting Door County this winter, there are lots of fun outdoor activities all around the peninsula. You don't need to stay inside to have a great time in Door County in the winter. 
One of the great activities is hiking in snowshoes. You can do this at The Ridges in Baileys Harbor. Guided snowshoe hikes are available every Friday and Saturday in January and February. The hikes begin at 1 pm and last about 90 minutes. If there is no snow, you hike in your hiking boots.
You can rent snowshoes for $10 a pair. For more information, you can reach The Ridges by phone at (920) 839-2802.
Get out there and have some fun.
"Edelweiss, Edelweiss, blossoms of snow may you bloom and grow forever"
ALWAYS LOOKING TO HEAR FROM YOU
We’re in the office all winter, so if you want to get in touch with us, just visit our website at www.AlpineResort.com and click on “E-Mail Us”.
Fun Pics from Alpine!
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE ALWAYS IN SEASON
Alpine gift certificates are a fun present for any occasion and can be used for golf, lodging, dining, clothing or golf balls. Just let us know the amount you are looking to spend and we will provide you with the gift certificate, the brochures and information and will get it to you in time for your special event.
Give us a call toll free at 1-888-281-8128 and we'll help you create the special gift or email Vacation@AlpineResort.com.
NEWS BRIEF
If you have any news for us to include, please email us with the information at vacation@alpineresort.com. Hope to see you real soon!
