FACT SHEET

Over The Hill Gang, International® (OTHGI) is a worldwide membership organization of skiers and outdoor enthusiasts age 50 years old or older whose motto is “Once you’re over the hill, you pick up speed!” Members enjoy the camaraderie of sharing active sports and adventures—especially downhill skiing.

The group was founded in 1977 by three Colorado ski instructors at Copper Mountain, Colorado and 15 of their friends. By 1991 membership had grown to 2,000 and for the 2003-04 season, members number around 5,500. In 1984, OTHGI offered six ski trips; for the 2004-05 season, a total of 20 trips are planned. Over The Hill Gang, International® is the country’s largest organization for skiers over age 50.

• Members (97% of them) are active skiers.
• The average member has been skiing 29 years.
• Members range in age from 50 to 90+.
• Average age of members is 63.
• Includes men, women, singles and couples—anyone who loves to ski.
• Members also like to hike, bicycle, play golf and tennis.

Membership in Over The Hill Gang, International® offers many benefits:

• Reduced rates for lift tickets, ski lessons and lodging, equipment rentals, and transportation— 250 offers for 2003--2004.
• Weekly Ski Days at Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Keystone, Loveland, Snowmass, Steamboat, Vail, and Winter Park in Colorado.
• Quality adventure travel year around—18 fully escorted ski trips in the western United States, Canada, and Europe and five outdoor adventure trips that include whitewater rafting, biking, hiking or golf.
• Thirteen local chapters offer social activities and also schedule ski, hiking, bicycling and other outdoor adventures.
• Lasting friendships and companions who share similar interests!

Membership starts at $50 per year, less at renewal. Three-year and lifetime memberships are also available.

For a membership application or more information, visit www.othgi.com, call 719-389-0022; write to OTHGI at 1820 W. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904; or e-mail info@othgi.com.