SW Florida Ski Club - Shell Rock Ski

[m_pags]

Shell Rock Ski in SW Florida is opening up to Club Membership starting Feb 1^st.  

Located on 55 acres NE of Fort Myers near Arcadia, Babcock Ranch and Punta Gorda.  The club is designed for skiers that spend the winter in Florida or escape winter for a short time and just want to ski. 

This season the club will be open until about May 15^th and start back up next season in late Oct.  Hours of operation will be 7:30 am to sunset 7 days a week. 

The club will utilize a 2022 Mastercraft Prostar on a private ski lake with a record capable course installed by Jon Travers and Will Asher.

Shared driving with preapproved drivers will be implemented when I’m not available.

Membership rate for this season will be $300 plus $25 per 6 pass set.  I will also do pay per pull for nonmembers at rate of $40 per 6 pass set.  Signed waivers will be required for all skiers and guests. 

Please private message me at m_pags for more details.

Cheers!                                                                                                                                                            Mark

 

[MISkier]

Awesome.  Fantastic setup, great boat, and a tremendous value.

[MitchellM]

This is great!  Can you give us your exact location/address?  Can you spin on one side or do you need to drop on both ends?

Have you considered a family plan rate for membership?

I think your $40/set rate for non-members is too low.

[liquid d]

He's not looking for a big profit Mitchell....just ski partners, and spread the love!

[foxriverat]

Awsome! Have a friend who retired in Cortez about an hour from there. Now I have a reason to visit him more.

[Shell]

My parents are in N Ft Myers, love this! See ya soon!

[m_pags]

@MitchellM  I have thought about a family plan but our membership fee is pretty low so I'm going to keep it individual for now. 

We have plenty of room to spin on the far end if you want.    The address is 5077 SE Lake View Ln Arcadia FL 34266.  It's a little remote but we love it.  Our original name for the lake was BFE.  

 

[ALPJr]

I think the choice for the Perf Ski gift card this month just got easier for @Horton 

[MitchellM]

20 sets is your break even point for those debating between the two plans.  Please keep us posted about how busy you get down there.  Great to see this option.

[m_pags]

3 hours ago, MitchellM said:

20 sets is your break even point for those debating between the two plans.  Please keep us posted about how busy you get down there.  Great to see this option.

You can look it that way.   But nonmembers will not have the same access to the lake and boat as members will.

[TMay]

Awesome! I’ve been looking for places to ski a set or two when in St. Pete. Still a bit of a drive but could work. How about tomorrow? 😁

[LeonL]

@m_pags glad to see that you've got a plan going.  Maybe I can get back up there next winter.

[Bdecker]

I’ve been skiing there with @m_pags since the early days.  Awesome site and even better guy!  Skiing options on the Gulf Coast have been sparse and Mark’s place is amazing.  I’ll certainly be back soon.

[1skinut]

@m_pags I don’t think I can work it out this winter; but I am looking forward to skiing on your lake next winter. Thank you!

[sheskis7]

Hi Mark:  I'm planning on skiing at Eden in Feb 5 thru 13.  And I would very much like to checkout your place. Arthur is off on Wednesday so could I come up and take a set with you, please.  Last time when Arthur wasn't available I actually drove to Lauderdale, it was a fun place to ski.  Thank you 

Prissy Edwards  765-610-7552

[m_pags]

@sheskis7 Prissy, I would to have you out!  I'll text you my contact info.

[m_pags]

Free (no charge) ski sets!

Come checkout Shell Rock Ski on Friday Feb 9th from 8:30 am to 4 pm.  We'll be providing Free Ski Sets and refreshments.  Bring your ski gear and let's have fun!

The lake address is: 5077 SE Lake View Ln Arcadia, FL 34266.  My # is 6513031218.

Mark

[5_Ball_Jeff]

@m_pags what are lake temps?  you guys wearing a shorty or shirt? 

[m_pags]

@5_Ball_Jeff Water Temp is 67 degrees according to the boat.  Northerners are wearing a Heater top or nothing and the Floridians are wearing a shorty.  

[MaryMS]

This is fantastic!!  We won't be in town on the 9th, but I love the idea of building more community for skiers SW Florida.  Thank you for putting this out here.  Like someone said before - this is an INCREDIBLE value - not just financially but socially too!

[ProStah_Skiah]

I can’t say enough positive things about @m_pags and his lake. Awesome guy & a great group of people he’s got around him. I’ve been here several times…always a great time, the lake is well protected from the wind & skis mint!

Here’s a shot of the lake from yesterday:

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[TLE skier]

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[ProStah_Skiah]

44 minutes ago, TLE skier said:

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Yeah, sorry! Looks like I don’t know how to upload video properly.

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[Lieutenant Dan]

@m_pags I hope to be able to check this out when we are down in Sarasota area from early March to early April!  Thanks for posting this!

[scoke]

Beautiful site from the pics and video.

It looks like you might have dug out the lake a little bit on the far end? What's your length in the course as well as how are you handling the ends? Spin, dog-leg or straight in or other? 

From Okeeheelee, it looks like it's about 2 hours 24 minutes. Might be worth a drive over soon!

[m_pags]

Thanks @scoke.  When we connected the ponds we also excavated both ends giving us 2200'.  We normally ski it straight in but some do spin on the far end.  For 36 mph skiers we drop pretty close to the weeds.  

If anyone is interested in checking out the lake, I'm hosting an open house/lake this coming Friday from 8:30 am - 4 pm.  No Charge ski sets.  Contact me at 6513031218.

Mark

[RAWSki]

We look forward to checking it out this Friday!  

[hacker]

I’m very late adding to this thread… I had the good fortune to ski with @m_pags a couple weeks ago. Mark has a great set up here! My wife and I were the only ones there at the time. Mark took us on a little boat tour of his site, then I got in a quick set. Even though it’s “out in the middle of no where”… it’s such an awesome site, and Mark is such a gracious host, I’m sure there will be a thriving club there in no time! Truly worth the trip if you’re in the area. 

[schafer]

@m_pags place is a perfect watering hole in the middle of cattle country. He and his wife are amazing hosts. I’ve skied there many times already. It’s plenty long to go straight in. Do yourselves a favor and check it out when you are in SW Florida. 

[MatadorMaine]

 

This place is amazing! I'm so fortunate to have skied here with @m_pags

 

 

 

This is from a few years ago but it's only gotten better! @m_pags @schafer @ProStah_Skiah

 

 

[chris410]

Will you or have you opened up again for this winter? I will be in Port Charlotte until April and wondering if I should bring my ski, I would love to get a few sets in

[m_pags]

@chris410 Yes.  We started back up the 1st of Nov. and will be going until mid May.  Feel free to text or call me.  6513031218. 

Mark