Wachusett Mountain Skiing/Snowboarding Trip (All Skill Levels)

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Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels are invited to join the Narragansett Chapter 20s & 30s for a fun and flexible day at Wachusett Mountain! If you're an intermediate or above, you're welcome to hit the slopes at any time and head out at any time; if you're a beginner interested in taking lessons, join us at 8:45 so that you can take 10:00 AM lessons with other members of the club. Everyone is invited to have lunch in the Mountain Lodge around noon, and those who stick around until 6:00 PM are invited for a group dinner as well.

Intermediate and Above

• Wachusett offers a wide variety of ticket types. There are 4-hour and 8-hour tickets, plus tickets for various "sessions" throughout the day. See the ticket options and select the one that works best for you: https://www.wachusett.com/tickets-passes/lift-tickets/daily-lift-tickets/
• Slopes are open until 9:30 PM
• If you're interested in an intermediate lesson, you can sign up for a 1:00 PM slot. See the lesson page here: https://www.wachusett.com/lessons-rentals/lessons/group-lessons/. Please note that we can't guarantee that other event members will be interested in an intermediate lesson.
• You're invited to ski/snowboard with other non-beginners in the group, but if you find we go too slowly or too quickly, you are of course welcome to go off on your own. Just remember to meet us for lunch!

Beginners

• We assume you are taking beginner lessons. If you have never skied/snowboarded before and do not plan on taking lessons, this is not the event for you
• If you plan to stay on the bunny (beginner) slopes after your lesson, you should look into a beginner bundle, which offers a full-day lift ticket for bunny slopes, rentals, and a lesson. See bundle here: https://www.wachusett.com/lessons-rentals/lessons/beginner-packages/
• If you plan to tackle non-beginner trails after your lesson, you should first purchase a lift ticket and then purchase a lesson separately. We recommend a 4- or 8-hour ticket, depending on how long you'd like to stay after your lesson. See lessons here: https://www.wachusett.com/lessons-rentals/lessons/group-lessons/ and lift tickets here: https://www.wachusett.com/tickets-passes/lift-tickets/daily-lift-tickets/
• If we have enough people who fall into the first beginner category, we'll try to take advantage of the beginner buddies pass: https://www.wachusett.com/lessons-rentals/lessons/bring-a-friend/

Approximate Cost
For those not purchasing a beginner bundle:

• Skis/boots/poles or snowboard/boots: $50
• 8-hour lift ticket: $115
• Lesson: $100 (though if you attended a lesson earlier in the season, remember that you may have a coupon code)

For those purchasing a beginner bundle:

• Bundle (including an 8-hour bunny slope ticket, skis/boots/poles or snowboard/boots): $150

For those taking advantage of the buddy pass (the leader will determine who can take advantage of this based on number of sign ups and skill levels):

• Bundle (including an 8-hour bunny slope ticket, skis/boots/poles or snowboard/boots): $100

For all, a mandatory helmet is $15, and an optional locker for gear is $15. Remember that ski goggles cannot be rented but are recommended.

What to Bring/Rent
Remember that some bundles mentioned above include the cost of some rentals.

• Waterproof snow pants and winter coat. Both are available for rent: https://www.wachusett.com/gore-tex-clothing-rentals/
• Skis/ski boots/ski poles. All are available to rent: https://www.wachusett.com/lessons-rentals/rentals/ski-snowboard-rentals/
• A helmet. This can be rented at an additional cost (same link as above bullet) and is required by the trip leader
• Ski goggles. These are not available for rent. Sunglasses are not advised for safety concerns.
• Waterproof gloves or mittens
• Synthetic/polyester shirt base layer (cotton will hold sweat and make you cold)
• A hat that will fit under a helmet (optional)
• Sunscreen for your face (if sunny)
• Warm, non-cotton socks
• Tissues
• Energy snack (bars, gels, nuts, etc.)