About the Central Jersey Ski & Snowboard Club
CJSC is a friendly, member-run, non-profit ski and snowboard club with a club-owned Vermont lodge — built around great ski weekends, organized trips, and a welcoming community.
Who We Are
We’re a member-run club of New Jersey skiers and snowboarders. Our member-owned lodge on Route 100 in Central Vermont sleeps up to 40, with two kitchens and a stone fireplace — the home base for our weekends. Many members join on their own and quickly find ski partners and new friends.
- Organized ski & snowboard trips, near and far
- Affordable lodge weekends in Central Vermont
- A relaxed, welcoming social atmosphere
- Year-round activities: hiking, biking, and social events
- Join in as much — or as little — as you like
How to get involved
- Join online in just a few minutes — open to anyone 21+.
- Browse the calendar and sign up for a trip or event.
- Come to a meeting and meet members — informal, no commitment.
- First trip? Plenty of members are happy to show you the ropes.
From Rope Tows to Route 100
- 1971The first meetingFriends who skied the Arrowhead rope tow in Marlboro, NJ hold the club’s first regular meeting at the Andiron Inn on December 29. Dues: $7.50 a year.
- 1975IncorporatedOn September 17, the club incorporates as a New Jersey non-profit with 13 original trustees — today’s Board of Directors.
- 1976The lodge becomes oursAfter the original lodge is lost to fire during negotiations, the club agrees to rebuild and buys the Vermont property that December for $45,000.
- 1980sGrowth yearsA major expansion adds living space, kitchens, and bathrooms. Membership peaks at more than 350, with as many as 13 bus trips a season.
- 1991Debt-freeAll mortgages and bond loans are paid off.
- 1996Investing againA new bond campaign funds improvements, including safety exits.
- TodaySame spiritTrips to Vermont, out West, and to Europe — skiing together, supporting one another, and making lasting friendships on and off the mountain.
Read the full club history
The Early Days
CJSC began in the early 1970s when a small group of friends who loved skiing started talking about forming a club. In those early days, members often skied together at Arrowhead, a small rope-tow ski area in the Wickatunk section of Marlboro, NJ, operated by the Red Bank YMCA.
The club held its first regular meeting on December 29, 1971, at the Andiron Inn. Membership cost just $7.50 per year, and the focus was simple: ski together, travel together, and have fun.
Finding the Lodge
As membership grew, the group began searching for a permanent ski lodge. After exploring locations throughout the Northeast, members found a property in Vermont — the same land the club owns today. The lodge and land were initially leased, with the long-term goal of ownership.
On September 17, 1975, the club was incorporated as a New Jersey non-profit known as the Central Jersey Ski Club (CJSC), with 13 original trustees (now the Board of Directors).
Building & Rebuilding
During negotiations with the property owner, the original lodge was destroyed by fire. An agreement was reached to rebuild, and in December 1976 the club purchased the property from Summit Development Corp. for $45,000.
Throughout the 1980s, the club expanded rapidly. A major lodge expansion added living space, kitchens, and bathrooms. By 1991, all mortgages and bond loans were fully paid off. In 1996, a new bond campaign funded additional improvements including safety exits and other upgrades.
The Club Today
Over the years, CJSC has offered countless trips to Vermont, out West, and to Europe. Membership peaked in the mid-1980s at more than 350 members, with as many as 13 bus trips per season. Traditions developed along the way — themed trips, shared responsibilities at the lodge, and a strong sense of community that continues today.
While the club has grown and evolved, the spirit remains the same: skiing together, supporting one another, and creating lasting friendships on and off the mountain.
Original Trustees (1975)
- John Albecker
- Pat Barnaba
- Bob Cahill
- George Callan
- Ernest (Ed) Collins
- Pete Kelleher
- Pat Kelley
- Fred Mueller
- Bernie Price
- Barry Rauff
- Bob Urban
- Eleanor White
- Randy Ziegler
Questions?
Ask us about membership, the lodge, or an upcoming trip. CJSC · P.O. Box 45, Matawan, NJ 07747