NY Ski & Snowboard Club

STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORT
Stowe Mountain Resort is premier ski resort in Northeast of USA. Stowe's newest facilities and improvements include a brand new High-Speed Quad on Mt. Mansfield, RFID technology tickets and gates, an inter-mountain transfer gondola connecting Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak, Stowe Mountain Lodge, a 312 room hotel and spa that has already been recognized as one of the greenest and most luxurious mountainside lodgings in the world, a new state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center at Spruce Peak, new high-speed lifts on Spruce, new base facilities, restaurants and more. More on https://www.stowe.com/

LODGING
We will be staying in a big house near Stowe Resort, 7 bedrooms, 1 mudroom, 8 beds (2 king beds, 4 queen/double beds , 2 single beds), 3 couches, 5.5 baths, 1 new full kitchen, and 1 living room. We will max out at 14 people. The house is 20 minutes to Stowe Resort.
Features: Mountain view, garden view, fire pit, BBQ grill, patio, indoor fireplace, dedicated workspace, free Wifi, TV with standard cable, microwave, coffee maker, hot water kettle, dishwasher, washer, and dryer.
Essentials: Shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, soap, towels, bed sheets, and toilet paper.

LIFT TICKETS
* Get Epic Local Pass for $799 (www.epicpass.com), or Epic Day Pass $265 (3 Days, with "32 RESORTS" and "NO PEAK DATES" options). The pass price will go up few times throughout the summer/fall.

T RIP PLAN
Depart Date: January 9th, 2026 Friday. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Bus/Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 4:00 PM from Queens: (Across street from Asian Jewels) 133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (NEW for 25/26: 1 block from previous spot)
Depart 5:00 PM from NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.
Depart 6:00 PM from NJ: (NJ Transit Ramsey Route 17) 1 Spring St, Ramsey, NJ 07446 (Map) $2 to $4 daily parking at the station's park lot. Meet at the pick-up/drop-off area (indoor) in the back of the parking garage.
Return Date/Time: Depart from Stowe on Monday at 3:30 PM and expect to arrive at NJ at 10 PM, NYC at 10:30 PM & Queens at 11:00 PM

COST (LODGING & TRANSPORTATION)
Early Birds: $469 per person with a shared bed for first 7 spots or before 9/15 whichever comes first. Regular: $509 per person with a shared bed for last 7 spots. Own bed upgrade from the shared bed is $30 extra.
Trip Includes: 3 nights shared accommodation with a sharing a queen/full bed or own bed with $30 upgrade at a big vacation house near Stowe. Round trip transportation from NYC area & tolls, daily transportation between the house & ski resort, & parking fee if any. $10 tips for the van driver is required & will be collected on the returning trip. Trip goers will need to provide their own lift tickets, for example, by getting Epic Pass or Epic Local Pass.

BUY TICKET HERE
https://jan092026stowe.eventbrite.com/ Returning members ONLY: You can also Venmo us @jwang88 to avoid transaction fee. When Venmoing, please indicate your email, phone #, van boarding location and preferred roommate(s) if any. Your spot is NOT confirmed until your payment is received.

REFUND POLICY:
* Full refund minus $50 processing fee if cancelled 60 days in advance;
* 50% refund if cancelled 30 days in advance;
* No refund for cancellation or no show within 30 days; however, spots can be transferred to your friends with $50 processing fee.

T RAVEL INSURANCE
To protect your trip, consider buying travel insurance, around 5% to 7% of total cost, and you can get reimbursed 75% to 100% of the cost for any reason for cancellation or trip interruption. https://www.travelinsured.com/

VIDEO: The Mountain, Episode 4, A Season in Stowe
http://youtu.be/zkGPs04URVg

PICTURES FROM PREVIOUS TRIPS
2013: http://www.nyskiclub.com/photos/21003522/
2014: http://www.nyskiclub.com/photos/25935740/
2015: http://www.nyskiclub.com/photos/26650012/
2016: http://www.nyskiclub.com/photos/26650012/
2017: http://www.nyskiclub.com/photos/27585337/
2018: http://www.nyskiclub.com/photos/28606205/

CHECK OUT ALL 2025/2026 TRIPS (More to Come):
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub/events
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/events
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By RSVP'ing "Yes", you and your guest(s) are accepting the terms to THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY set forth by NY Ski & Snowboard Club (listed below).

T HE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in NY Ski & Snowboard Club events and activities, the event participant acknowledges, and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury from the events may be significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. Willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation; and,
4. Event participant, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NY Ski & Snowboard Club their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

OKEMO MOUNTAIN RESORT
Offering southern Vermont’s highest vertical drop of 2,200 feet and a trail network that spans five distinct alpine areas, Okemo Mountain Resort is a family oriented and family operated resort. Rising about the village of Ludlow, Vermont, Okemo offers 96% snowmaking across its 655 accessible acres with 120 trails and glades and 200 inches of annual snowfall. 31% of the trails are beginner, 28% intermediate, and 31% advanced to expert accommodating skiers and riders of all levels and abilities. For freestylers, Okemo Mountain Resort also features a Superpipe, six terrain parks, and an Amp Energy AirBag. This trip is Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass friendly. More on https://www.okemo.com/

LODGING
We will be staying in a big house, with 6 bedrooms, 11 beds (7 queen/full beds, 4 single beds), a sofa, 3.5 baths, a dedicated workspace, a living room and a kitchen. We will max out at 14 people. The house is 11 mins to Okemo Resort.
Features: Indoor fireplace, balcony, BBQ grill, free WiFi, TVs, kitchen, dish washer, microwave, coffee maker, washer, dryer.
Essentials: Hair dryer, shampoo, soap, towels, bed sheets, and toilet paper.

LIFT TICKETS
* Get Epic Local Pass for $799 (www.epicpass.com), or Epic Day Pass $265 (3 Days, with "32 RESORTS" and "NO PEAK DATES" options). The pass price will go up few times throughout the summer/fall.

TRIP PLAN
Depart Date: January 16th, 2024 Friday. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Bus/Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 4:00 PM from Queens: (Across street from Asian Jewels) 133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (NEW for 25/26: 1 block from previous spot)
Depart 5:00 PM from NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.
Depart 6:00 PM from NJ: (NJ Transit Ramsey Route 17) 1 Spring St, Ramsey, NJ 07446 (Map) $2 to $4 daily parking at the station's park lot. Meet at the pick-up/drop-off area (indoor) in the back of the parking garage.
Return: Depart from Okemo at 3:30 pm on Monday January 19th and expect to arrive at NJ at 9:00 pm, midtown NYC around 9:30 pm & Queens at 10:00 pm

COST (LODGING & TRANSPORTATION)
Early Birds: $459 per person for first 7 spots or before 9/15 whichever comes first. Regular: $499 per person for last 7 spots. $30 per person upgrading from shared queen bed to own single bed.
Trip Includes: 3 nights shared accommodation with a shared queen/full bed or own single bed with $30 upgrade) at a big house. Round trip transportation from NYC area & tolls, daily transportation between the house & ski resort, & parking fee if any. $10 tips for the van driver is required & will be collected on the returning trip. Lift tickets are not provided with this trip; everyone should get Epic Local Pass or Epic Pass.

BUY TICKET HERE
https://jan162026okemo.eventbrite.com/ Returning members ONLY: You can also Venmo us @jwang88 to avoid transaction fee. When Venmoing, please indicate your email, phone #, van boarding location and preferred roommate(s) if any. Your spot is NOT confirmed until your payment is received.

REFUND POLICY:
* Full refund minus $50 processing fee if cancelled 60 days in advance;
* 50% refund if cancelled 30 days in advance;
* No refund for cancellation or no show within 30 days; however, spots can be transferred to your friends with $50 processing fee.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:
To protect your trip, consider buying travel insurance, around 5% to 7% of total cost, and you can get reimbursed 75% to 100% of the cost for any reason for cancellation or trip interruption. https://www.travelinsured.com/

PICTURES FROM PREVIOUS TRIPS
2015 1: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/25872783/
2015 2: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/25984654/
2016 1: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/26722068/
2017 1: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/27567588/
2017 2: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/27691402/

CHECK OUT ALL 2025/2026 TRIPS (More to Come):
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub/events
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/events
Eventbrite: https://nyskiclub.eventbrite.com

LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub

By RSVP'ing "Yes", you and your guest(s) are accepting the terms to T HE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY set forth by NY Ski & Snowboard Club (listed below).

THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in NY Ski & Snowboard Club events and activities, the event participant acknowledges, and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury from the events may be significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. Willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation; and,
4. Event participant, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NY Ski & Snowboard Club their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

SUGARBUSH RESORT
Sugarbush was recently voted #1 in the East, and #2 in North America by USA Today readers. USA Today Reader' Choice Award - In the category Best Ski Resort.http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-ski-resort-2016-2017/
Sugarbush, located in Northern Vermont's Mad River Valley, is one of Vermont's favorite ski areas. Sugarbush consists of two mountains, Mt. Ellen and Lincoln Peak, and is home to more than 4,000 acres, with nearly 600 skiable acres plus 2,000 acres of backcountry skiing in the Slide Brook Wilderness area. "The 'Bush" has beginner terrain (20%), Intermediate (45%) and advanced to expert (35%) accessed via 16 lifts that provide the area with a 25,463 person uphill capacity. The 23,000 square-foot day lodge features cathedral ceilings, a food court, and the Castlerock Pub complete with an outdoor patio and barbeque area. Timbers, a post-and-beam restaurant attached to the Clay Brook residences, offers upscale cuisine and is open to the public in all four seasons. The Mad River Valley is also home to 38 lodges (6,600 beds) and 19 restaurants for guests to enjoy.

LODGING
We will be staying in a big vacation house located in Warren, 5 bedrooms, 9 beds (1 king bed, 4 queen/full beds , 4 twin beds), 2.5 baths, a fully stocked kitchen, and a living room. We will max out at 14 people. The house (the same house as last season) is 11 minutes to Sugarbush Resort.
Features: Large deck and patio overlooking the river, short walk down the river to the Warren Falls, a long dining table, indoor fireplace, free Wifi, HDTV with Roku, microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.
Essentials: Hair dryer, soap, towels, bed sheets, and toilet paper.

LIFT TICKETS
* Get Ikon Base Pass for $1,009 (https://www.ikonpass.com) or Ikon Session Pass 2-Day for $299. This is the best price we have for this trip, and the pass you get will also be good for our other Ikon Pass mountain trips. Email us at jwang4308@gmail.com for exclusive group deal before 8/31/2025

TRIP PLAN
Depart Date: Jan 23th, 2026 Friday; Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Bus/van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 4:00 PM from Queens: (Across street from Asian Jewels) 133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (NEW for 25/26: 1 block from previous spot)
Depart 5:00 PM from NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.
Depart 6:00 PM from NJ: (NJ Transit Ramsey Route 17) 1 Spring St, Ramsey, NJ 07446 (Map) $2 to $4 daily parking at the station's park lot. Meet at the pick-up/drop-off area (indoor) in the back of the parking garage.
Return: Depart from Sugarbush Ski Resort at 3:30 pm on Sunday and expect to arrive at NJ at 10:00 pm, midtown NYC around 10:30 pm & Flushing at 11:00 pm

COST (LODGING & TRANSPORTATION)
Early Birds: $339 per person for first 7 spots or before 9/15 whichever comes first. Regular: $379 per person for last 7 spots. $30 per person upgrading from shared queen/full bed to own single bed.
Trip Includes: 2 nights shared accommodation (shared queen/full bed or own single bed) at a big vacation house near Sugarbush. Round trip transportation from NYC area, daily transportation between the house & ski resort, tolls, & parking fee if any. $10 tips for the van driver is required & will be collected on the returning trip. Trip goers will provide their own lift tickets, for example, by getting Ikon Pass or Ikon Base Pass.

BUY TICKET HERE
https://jan232026sugarbush.eventbrite.com/ Returning members ONLY: You can also Venmo us @jwang88 to avoid transaction fee. When Venmoing, please indicate your email, phone #, and preferred roommate(s) if any. Your spot is NOT confirmed until your payment is received.

REFUND POLICY:
* Full refund minus $50 processing fee if cancelled 60 days in advance;
* 50% refund if cancelled 30 days in advance;
* No refund for cancellation or no show within 30 days; however, spots can be transferred to your friends with $50 processing fee.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
To protect your trip, consider buying travel insurance, around 5% to 7% of total cost, and you can get reimbursed 75% to 100% of the cost for any reason for cancellation or trip interruption. https://www.travelinsured.com/

VIDEO: GoPro HD Hero: Freestyle Skiing at Sugarbush
http://youtu.be/jIR1oyc_ESA

PICTURES from PREVIOUS EVENTS:
2014: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/25801108/
2015: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/25968380/
2016: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/27487592/
2017: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/27776645/
2018: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/28650843/
2019: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/29667562/
2020: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/32704957/

CHECK OUT ALL 2025/2026 TRIPS:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub/events
Meetup: http://www.nyskiclub.com/events
Eventbrite: https://nyskiclub.eventbrite.com

LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub

By RSVP'ing "Yes", you and your guest(s) are accepting the terms to T HE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY set forth by NY Ski & Snowboard Club (listed below).

THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in NY Ski & Snowboard Club events and activities, the event participant acknowledges, and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury from the events may be significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. Willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation; and,
4. Event participant, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NY Ski & Snowboard Club their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT
Park City Mountain Resort, the largest resort in the United States, is located in the heart of Park City, Utah, only a 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport and steps from historic Main Street in charming Park City. With 7,300 acres, over 330 trails, 43 lifts, 6 terrain parks, and ski-in-ski-out access to historic Main Street, Park City Mountain offers endless adventures for every level of skier or snowboarder to enjoy. Canyons Village is part of PCMR. More on https://www.parkcitymountain.com/

LODGING
We will be staying in a premium townhouse near Jordanelle Reservoir, with 5 bedrooms, 9 beds (1 king bed, 4 queen beds, 4 single bed), 2 couches 3.5 baths, 1 living rooms, 1 dedicated workspace, 1 high-end kitchen & 1 kitchenette. We will max out at 14 people. The house is 12 minutes to Park City Mountain.
Features: Private Hot Tub, Lake access, patio, indoor fireplace, free WIFI, multiple large TVs, dish washer, free washer, free dryer, microwave, Keurig coffee maker.
Essentials Provided: Body soap, shampoo, conditioner, towels, bed sheets, and toilet paper.

FLIGHTS (Please Book Yourself)
We have booked these flights, currently costing $477 (as of 5/12/2025)
Delta Air Lines Flight DL 887
Wednesday, January 28th 2026 04:25 PM JFK -> 08:06 PM SLC
Delta Air Lines Flight DL 697
Monday, February 2nd 2026 05:15 PM SLC -> 11:49 PM JFK
These are the most direct & the cheapest flights available, and closest airport to NYC. Please book the flights here: www.priceline.com
Book as early as possible as flight price goes up as trip gets closer or even SOLD OUT. You may book different flights, but airport transportation to the house may not be available on your arrival and departure times.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Daily round trip transportation from the house to Park City or Canyons is included. SLC round trip airport transportation to the house is included if the flights are the same as listed above (or earlier on arrival flight or later on departure flight). If your arrival flight and/or departure flight are within 40 minutes (special for this trip) of our flights indicated above, we can still accommodate you on airport transportation. We can use the vehicle to go out for dinners, and the activity day as well.

LIFT TICKETS
* Get Epic Local Pass for $783 (as of 5/12/2025) at www.epicpass.com, or Epic Day Pass $527 (5 Days, with "ALL RESORTS" and "NO PEAK DATES" options). The pass price will go up few times through out the summer/fall.

COST:
We will accept Early Bird $200 deposit this season before Sept 1st 2025 to secure your spot Regular $250 deposit when Early Bird spots have sold out. (The balance $349 is due by Sept 1st, or the deposit will be forfeited).
* Early Birds $549 above mentioned lodging & ground transportation package (Price will go up on Sept 1st or when 50% of all tickets are sold whichever comes first)
* Regular $599 above mentioned lodging & ground transportation package afterward
* $40 upgrading from shared queen bed to own single bed

Included In Trip Cost
This 6 days 5 nights ski/snowboard trip includes: 4.5 days downhill skiing or snowboarding at Park City Mountain Resort & Canyons Village of PCMR (2 days at PCMR & 2.5 days at Canyons Village), 5 nights of lodging at a big vacation house, two persons will share a king/queen bed or own single bed with $40 upgrade. We will do our best to match your roommate(s). All ground transportation, including daily round trip transportation from house to Park City & Canyons, transportation on activity day and to dinners, and round trip airport transportation to and from the house if your flights are the same one mentioned above (or earlier on arrival flight or later on departure flight).

NOT Included In Trip Cost
* Lift Tickets (Check "LIFT TICKETS" session above) & Equipments
* Flights (Refer to "FLIGHTS" session above to book yourself)
* Gratitudes to Trip Leader/Driver

BUY TICKET HERE:
https://jan282026parkcity.eventbrite.com/ Returning members ONLY: You can also Venmo us @jwang88 to avoid transaction fee. When Venmoing, please indicate your email, phone #, and preferred roommate(s) if any, and whether you will upgrade to single bed when sending deposit. Your spot is NOT confirmed until your payment is received.

REFUND POLICY:
* Early Bird $200 deposit / Regular $250 deposit is not refundable
* 50% refund on lodging & ground transportation if cancelled 60 days in advance
* No refund on lodging & ground transportation within 60 days
* The trip is not cancellable due to COVID-19 related reasons

CHECK OUT ALL 2025/2026 TRIPS (More to Come):
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub/events
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/NY-Ski-Snowboard-Club/events/
Eventbrite: https://nyskiclub.eventbrite.com

LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub

By RSVP'ing "Yes", you and your guest(s) are accepting the terms to T HE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY set forth by NY Ski & Snowboard Club (listed below).

THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in NY Ski & Snowboard Club events and activities, the event participant acknowledges, and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury from the events may be significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. Willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation; and,
4. Event participant, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NY Ski & Snowboard Club their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.