NY Ski & Snowboard Club

Aug 21-23 Thousand Island, Howe Caverns & Green Lakes $289 (2 Nights)

Fri, Aug 21 · 4:00 PM EDT

Uncle Sam Boat Tours, 45 James Street, Alex Bay, NY, US

THOUSAND ISLANDS
The Thousand Islands (French: Mille-Îles, pronounced [mil il]) constitute a North American archipelago of 1,864 islands[1] that straddles the Canada–US border in the Saint Lawrence River as it emerges from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario. They stretch for about 50 miles (80 km) downstream from Kingston, Ontario. The Canadian islands are in the province of Ontario and the U.S. islands in the state of New York.
The islands range in size from over 40 square miles (100 km2) to smaller islands occupied by a single residence, or uninhabited outcroppings of rocks. To count as one of the Thousand Islands, emergent land within the river channel must have at least one square foot (0.093 m2) of land above water level year-round, and support at least two living trees.[2][3] More on https://visit1000islands.com/

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GREEN LAKES STATE PARK
Green Lakes State Park is a New York State Park located east of Syracuse in the town of Manlius. The park is centered on two small meromictic lakes, Green Lake and Round Lake, which have an unusual blue-green color,[2] and preserves the largest stand of old growth forest in Central New York.[3] The lakes lie at the base of a gorge just over a mile long, both of which are remnants of the ice ages and exemplify the unusual geology of upstate New York. Green Lake has a surface area of 65 acres and a maximum depth of 195 feet. Round Lake has a surface area of 34 acres and a maximum depth of 170 feet.[4] More on https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/green-lakes-state-park

HOWE CAVERNS
Howe Caverns is a limestone solutional cave, operated as a show cave, in the hamlet of Howes Cave, Schoharie County, New York. Howe Caverns is a popular tourist attraction, providing visitors with a sense of caving or spelunking, without needing the advanced equipment and training usually associated with such adventures.
Traditional Cave Tours - Every tour of Howe Caverns begins with a 156 ft descent below the earth’s surface…
On your journey you will wind through limestone corridors, pass through cavernous galleries, walk under massive boulders, and take a serene boat ride on a subterranean riverbed carved over countless millennia. The cave is 52°F (11°C) so a jacket or sweatshirt and closed-toed comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Flip flops are NOT permitted in the cave. The cave tour consists of a 1.25 mile walk with a 0.25 mile boat ride. There are 139 stairs throughout the tour. More on https://howecaverns.com/

LODGING
We will be staying in a house near Thousand Islands, 4 bedrooms, 7 beds (4 queen/double beds, 3 twin beds), 2 baths, a dedicated workspace, a large fully stocked kitchen with multiple tables, an office, a dining area & a living room. We will max out at 10 people. The house is 20-30 minutes drive to Thousand Island, Fort Drum & Lake Ontario.
Features: Outdoor furniture, BBQ grill, free WiFi, paid washer, paid dryer, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer.
Essential Provided: Shampoo, conditioner, towels, bed sheets, soap and toilet paper

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE
Depart Date: Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 4:00 PM from Queens (NEW): (Northeast Corner of 39th Ave & College Point Blvd) 133-03 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (1/2 block from Asian Jewels)
Depart 5:00 PM from NYC: (Starbucks: Southwest Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave) 593 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) $4 to $5 daily parking at the station's park lot. Meet at the big open space facing the garage entrance.
Return Date/Time: Depart on Sunday around 5:00 PM from and expect to arrive at NJ at 8:30 PM, NYC at 9:15 PM & Queens at 10:00 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)

#### FRIDAY 8/21 — Depart NYC 5 pm → Thousand Islands

Drive time: ~5 hr 15 min from Midtown → Alexandria Bay / Clayton
Arrival: ~10:15–10:30 pm

#### Evening Plan

• Straight drive with one quick rest stop (I-81 corridor is easiest).
• Grocery shopping & check into the house.
• Early rest — Saturday is packed.

#### SATURDAY 8/22 — Full Thousand Islands Day (Maximum Activities)

#### 8:00 am — Depart for Alexandria Bay

#### 9:00 am – 12:30 pm — Combined 2‑Nation Tour + Boldt Castle Drop‑Off

### How This Works

• Board the Uncle Sam Boat Tours 2‑Nation Tour (Extra $32) in Alexandria Bay.
• The tour covers: U.S. + Canadian waters; Island clusters; Lighthouses; Millionaire’s Row; St. Lawrence shipping channel & etc.
• Mid‑tour, the boat stops at Heart Island and drops off directly at Boldt Castle. Self Tour Admission to Boldt Castle is extra $14
• After exploring the castle, take the free Uncle Sam shuttle boat back to Alexandria Bay whenever ready.

#### Timing

• 10:00 am – 11:45 am: 2‑Nation narrated cruise
• 11:45 am – 1:00 pm: Explore Boldt Castle at your own pace
• 1:00 pm: Free shuttle back to Alexandria Bay

#### 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm — Lunch by the Water

• Boat House (Alex Bay) or Channelside (Clayton)

Tip: Sit outdoors for river views.

#### 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm — Pedal Boat Rental or State Park (Pick 1)

• https://www.riverbayrentals.com/ Pedal Boat $25 for 4 hours (return by 6 pm)
• Wellesley Island State Park & Minna Anthony Common Nature Center
• https://boomerangbikeandkayak.com/ 4 hours single kayak $40; 4 hours bike rental $25 (12:30 -4:30 pm)

#### 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm — Clayton Riverwalk

• Scenic waterfront path
• Ice cream + small shops

#### 6:30 pm — Dinner

• Clipper Inn (Clayton)
• Dockside Pub (Alex Bay)

#### SUNDAY 8/23 — Return Day with Green Lake + Howe Caverns

#### 8:30 am — Depart from the House

Drive: House → Green Lakes State Park = ~1 hr 25 min

#### 10:00 am – 12:00 pm — Green Lakes State Park

One of the most beautiful glacial lakes in New York.
What to do:

• Walk the Green Lake + Round Lake loop (easy, 2.5 miles)
• See the turquoise water (meromictic lake — rare)
• Amazing photos

#### 12:00 pm — Depart for Howe Caverns

Drive: Green Lakes → Howe Caverns = ~1 hr 30 min

#### 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm — Lunch2:30 pm – 5:00 pm — Howe Caverns Traditional Tour

Classic traditional underground cave experience.
Includes:

• Guided cave walk
• Underground boat ride
• Cool 52°F temperature
• Takes ~90 minutes to 2 hours

Tip: Book Howe Cavenrs Traditional Tour tickets ahead for the 2:30–3:00 pm slot (Extra $29.50). For those having done Howe Caverns already, we can go to Secret Caverns instead (Extra $20)

#### 5:15 pm — Depart for NYC

Drive: Howe Caverns → Midtown NYC = ~3 hr 30 min
Midtown arrival target: ~9:00–9:15 pm

COST (LODGING & TRANSPORTATION)
Early Birds: $289 per person for first 5 spots or before 8/7 whichever comes first. Regular: $319 per person afterward. Upgrading from shared queen bed to own double bed is $30 extra.
Cost Included in the Trip: 2 nights shared accommodation (sharing a king/double bed) at a vacation house near Thousand Islands. Round trip transportation from NYC area & tolls, daily transportation between the house & activity destinations, & parking fee if any. $10 tips for the van driver is required & will be collected on the returning trip.
Cost Not Included in the Trip:
* 2 Nation Boat Tour, admission to Boldt Castle, and Howe Caverns Tour
* Pedal boat, Kayak or bike rental
* Meals, snacks & drinks;

BUY TICKET HERE
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REFUND POLICY
* Full refund minus $50 processing fee if cancelled 30 days in advance
* 50% refund if cancelled 15 days in advance
* No refund for cancellation or no show within 15 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: Thousand Islands - Upstate NY's Most Beautiful Spot
https://youtu.be/OozWteM8y7w?si=9dM5sJ5gQ5vpz1FW

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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 RELEASES 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.

Sep 5-7 Niagara Falls, Letchworth & Eternal Flame $319 (3 Days 2 Nights)

Sat, Sep 5 · 6:00 AM EDT

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY, US

NIAGARA FALLS
Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, Niagara Falls are comprised of three waterfalls that thunder and astound, producing a higher flow rate than any other waterfall in the world and standing at a height of 167 feet.
No matter when you visit, there are always plenty of things to do in Niagara Falls USA. Enjoy the beautiful Niagara Falls attractions and have an experience that will last a lifetime. Niagara Falls, New York, and Niagara County are not only home to the Falls but are rich in history, culture, outdoor life, shopping, adventure and agriculture. There are hundreds of attractions and things to do in the Niagara Falls region year-round.
More on https://www.niagarafallsusa.com/things-to-do/

LETCHWORTH STATE PARK
Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose among 66 miles of hiking trails. Trails are also available for horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Letchworth offers nature, history and performing arts programs, guided walks, tours, a summer lecture series, whitewater rafting, kayaking, a pool for swimming and hot air ballooning. Experiencing Letchworth by hot air balloon is unforgettable, as seen in this video clip.
More on https://parks.ny.gov/parks/letchworth

ETERNAL FLAME FALLS
Eternal Flame Falls is a 30 ft high cascade in two segments. The top is a narrow cascade of nearly 8 ft high. The second tier spreads out more than twice the width as it cascades over shale. A small grotto to the right houses a natural gas spring that can be ignited to create a flame of 4-8 inches in height. Two small cascades (that really aren’t worth the effort to get to) can be found upstream from Eternal Flame.
More on https://nyfalls.com/waterfalls/eternal-flame-falls/

LODGING
We will be staying in a recently renovated big duplex near Niagara Falls, 8 bedrooms, 10 beds (6 queen beds, 4 single beds), 2 baths, 2 fully stocked kitchen, 2 living rooms, & a dedicated workspace. We will max out at 15 people. The house is 5 minutes drive to Niagara Falls (15 minutes walk).
Features: Close to Seneca Casino, restaurants & bars, balcony, free WiFi , TV, microwave, coffee machine, hair dryer. (Note: No washer & dryer)
Essential Provided: Towels, bed sheets, shampoo, soap, and toilet paper (Bring your own conditioner)

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE
Depart Date: Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 6:00 AM from Queens (NEW): (Northeast Corner of 39th Ave & College Point Blvd) 133-03 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (1/2 block from Asian Jewels)
Depart 6:40 AM from NYC: (Starbucks: Southwest Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave) 593 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 7:20 AM from NJ: (NJ Transit Ramsey Route 17) 1 Spring St, Ramsey, NJ 07446 (Map) $4 to $5.99 daily parking at the station's parking garage. Meet at the pick-up/drop-off area (indoor) in the back of the parking garage
Return Date/Time: Depart from Corning on Monday after lunch around 3:00 PM and expect to arrive at NJ at 8:30 PM, NYC at 9:15 PM & Queens at 10:00 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)
9/5 Saturday:
• 3:00 PM - Arrive at Letchworth State Park after lunch. Enjoy this 3.1-mile out-and-back trail near Portageville, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete, and we will see the beautiful Lower Falls. (About 2.5 total hours) https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/new-york/lower-falls-and-gorge-trail
• 7:30-8:00 PM - Arrive at the house. We will go grocery shopping for breakfasts, snacks & drinks before checking in the house. We will dine out or cook depending on the time & everyone's preference.
• 9:30 PM - Head to Niagara Falls for their nightly fireworks displays which start at 10:00 PM, and see the majesty of Niagara Falls from nearby Goat Island as the roaring waters are brilliantly illuminated against the night sky. (1.5 hours)
9/6 Sunday:
• Depart 8:00 AM for Niagara Falls. Daytime View from Prospect Point & Observation Tower, and walk around the park (2 hours)
• Maid of the Mist (Extra Cost $30.25) - This famous boat ride gets passengers up close and personal with the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls. (40 minutes boat ride; 1.5 hours including wait time)
• Cave of the Winds (Extra Cost $23.00) Experience all-time thrills all year-round on the breathtaking Cave of the Winds experience at Niagara Falls State Park. Venture out onto the Hurricane Deck and get closer to wonder than you ever imagined. Is it mist from the Falls or tears of joy? It may be a little of both.
• Option 1: Canadian Side Attractions (Recommended for those with US passport or Enhanced Driver License) - If most people opt not to do Jet Boat Ride, we can visit Canadian side for 2 to 3 hours. Cost of walking across the bridge is $1 (4 quarters or change it at changer machine)
• Option 2: Jet Boat Ride (Extra Cost $66.95 + fuel surcharge) - These exciting boat rides take passengers on a thrilling trip down the Niagara River! This round-trip ride zooms through the Niagara Gorge, and even takes passengers to the famous Whirlpool rapids, all of a custom-built jet boat. This ride starts at 10:00 AM. and every hour on top of the hour until 5 pm (45 minutes per ride).
9/7 Monday:
• Check out the house & bring everything to the van.
• Whirlpool State Park - Whirlpool State Park overlooks the Niagara Gorge. The park includes hiking and biking trails, fishing spots, and a playground. (30 minutes)
• Arrive at Eternal Flame Falls. The flame is known to be visible year-round, though it can be extinguished and needs to be relit occasionally. This natural phenomenon, where natural gas seeps from the ground and is lit, creates a mesmerizing spectacle for visitors. (45 minutes)
• Visiting the famous Corning Museum of Glass (Extra admission cost: Adults $25) to learn about glassmaking (2 hours).
• Optional: Exploring the boutique shops & art galleries in the charming town of Corning (1/2 hour) if time allows.
• After lunch, departing for NYC around 3:00 PM.

COST (LODGING & TRANSPORTATION)
Early Birds: $319 per person for first 7 spots or by 30 days in advance whichever comes first. Regular: $349 per person afterward. Own queen bed upgrade is $50 extra. Own queen bed room upgrade is $120.
Cost Included in the Trip: 2 nights shared accommodation (sharing a queen bed) near Niagara Falls State Park. Round trip transportation from NYC area & tolls, daily transportation between the house & activity destinations, & parking fee if any. $10 tips for the van driver is required & will be collected on the returning trip.
Cost Not Included in the Trip: * Any paid attractions in Niagara Falls; * Meals, snacks & drinks; * Gratitude for the trip leader/driver

BUY TICKET HERE
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REFUND POLICY
* Full refund minus $50 processing fee if cancelled 30 days in advance
* 50% refund if cancelled 15 days in advance
* No refund for cancellation or no show within 15 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: 20 BEST THINGS TO DO IN NIAGARA FALLS
https://youtu.be/qPZZMoPGACk
Pictures from the Previous Trip
https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/33901477/
https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/34840343/

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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 RELEASES 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.

Oct 2-4 Lake Placid & Whiteface Mountain $279 (2 Nights + Transport)

Fri, Oct 2 · 4:00 PM EDT

Lake Placid, NY, US

LAKE PLACID
A charming Adirondack village and the capital of winter sports in the East
Lake Placid is one of the most established and enjoyable winter playgrounds in the United States, with a walkable downtown where you’re never far from nature. Home to two Winter Olympics games in 1932 and 1980—which included the dramatic U.S. hockey victory over the Soviet Union, known as “The Miracle on Ice”—this alpine village remains a magnet for world-class athletes today.
An enchanting place any time of year, Lake Placid also shines in spring, summer, and autumn, with scenic hiking, Main Street shopping and dining, brilliant fall foliage, and easy access to the breathtaking, unspoiled beauty of Adirondack Park—6.1 million acres of trails, rivers, streams, wildlife habitat, and more. More on https://www.iloveny.com/places-to-go/adirondacks/city-guide-lake-placid/

H IGH FALLS GORGE
High Falls Gorge is a 22-acre, privately owned nature park. Since the1890's, we provided safe trail access for all ages to an otherwise inaccessible narrow granite walled gorge with four spectacular waterfalls. Today sturdy steel bridges, walkways, and groomed walking trails replaced the rugged wood footbridges and beaten paths written about in The Plattsburgh Sentinel, dating back to July 28, 1899. Our rich history and beautiful views make us a true gem of the Adirondacks. More on https://highfallsgorge.com/

LODGING
We will be staying in a house near Au Sable Forks, 5 bedrooms, 6 beds (3 King beds, 1 double beds, 2 twin bed), 1.5 baths, a dedicated workspace, a large fully stocked kitchen with multiple tables, an office, a dining area & a living room. We will max out at 10 people. The house is 20 minutes drive to Whiteface Mountain and 30 minutes to Lake Placid.
Features: Shared beach access, two outdoor covered porches and one open porch, outdoor furniture, BBQ grill, spacious yard, free WiFi, paid washer, paid dryer, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer.
Essential Provided: Shampoo, conditions, towels, bed sheets, soap and toilet paper

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE
Depart Date: Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 4:00 PM from Queens (NEW): (Northeast Corner of 39th Ave & College Point Blvd) 133-03 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (1/2 block from Asian Jewels)
Depart 5:00 PM from NYC: (Starbucks: Southwest Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave) 593 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) $4 to $5 daily parking at the station's park lot. Meet at the big open space facing the garage entrance.
Return Date/Time: Depart on Sunday after lunch around 3:00 PM from and expect to arrive at NJ at 8:30 PM, NYC at 9:15 PM & Queens at 10:00 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)
DAY 1 — Friday 10/2/26
NYC → House
Lake Placid → High Falls Gorge → Whiteface Mountain
5:00 PM — Depart NYC
Drive: 5 hr 15 min with 30 minutes quick dinner break. Grocery shopping before arriving at the house.
Arrival House: ~10:30 PM

DAY 2 — Saturday 10/3/26
HIKE OPTION #1 (Morning): [Indian Head and Rainbow Falls](https://Indian Head and Rainbow Falls "https://Indian Head and Rainbow Falls")
Trailhead: Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR)

• Distance: 10.9 miles Loop
• Elevation: 1,978 ft
• Time: ~6 hours
• Great views with of waterfalls
• Challenging
• Bring lunch (sandwich)

Schedule:
8:30 AM – 2:45 PM
Alternatively, we can hike Cascade Mountain, challenging, 4.4 miles, 1886 ft elevation gain, ~3.5 hours, with rewarding views.
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM — High Falls Gorge ($20 Extra) or Lake Placid
Official site: https://www.highfallsgorge.com

• 45–75 minutes
• Easy boardwalks, great warm‑up
• Very photogenic waterfalls

4:45 PM — Explore Lake Placid Village
Walk Mirror Lake 2.8 miles, grab coffee, relax.
6:15 PM — Dinner

• Smoke Signals: https://smokesignalsq.com
• The Pickled Pig: https://www.thepickledpiglp.com

DAY 3 — Sunday 10/4/26
9:00 AM – 11:15 AM — Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway ($10+ Entrance fee)
Official site: https://whiteface.com/mountain/veterans-memorial-highway

• Drive to summit
• Walk the summit stairs/tunnel
• Allow 2–2.5 hours

11:30 AM — Light Lunch or Snacks
HIKE (Noon): Bear Den Mountain
Trailhead: Whiteface Ski Area
Info: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/bear-den

• Distance: 4 miles RT
• Elevation: ~1,300 ft
• Time: 2.5–3 hours
• Great views of Whiteface
• Moderate, steady climb

Schedule:
12:00 PM – 2:45 PM
3:00 PM — Depart for NYC
Drive: 5 hr 15 min
8:30 PM — Expected Arrival NYC

COST (LODGING & TRANSPORTATION)
Early Birds: $279 per person for first 5 spots or before 8/14 whichever comes first. Regular: $309 per person afterward. Upgrading from shared queen bed to own double bed is $30 extra. Upgrading from share bed to own bed room is $150 extra.
Cost Included in the Trip: 2 nights shared accommodation (sharing a king/double bed) at a vacation house in Au Sable Forks. Round trip transportation from NYC area & tolls, daily transportation between the house & activity destinations, & parking fee if any. $10 tips for the van driver is required & will be collected on the returning trip.
Cost Not Included in the Trip:
* SUP and/or Kayak bike rental, boat ride, Cliffside Coaster;
* Admission fee to High Falls Gorge, and museum admission fee;
* Meals, snacks & drinks;

BUY TICKET HERE
https://oct022026lakeplacid.eventbrite.com/ Your spot is not confirmed until your payment is received.

REFUND POLICY
* Full refund minus $50 processing fee if cancelled 30 days in advance
* 50% refund if cancelled 15 days in advance
* No refund for cancellation or no show within 15 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: 10 Ideas for Lake Placid Summer Weekend
https://youtu.be/uSUcsz9z-mc

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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.

Hot Tub: Jan 28-Feb 2 Park City $549 (5 Nights + Transport)

Thu, Jan 28, 2027 · 6:30 PM EST

Park City Mountain, Park City, UT, US

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 vacation house in SLC, with 4 bedrooms, 8 beds (1 king bed, 4 queen/double beds, 3 single beds), 3.5 baths, 1 dedicated workspace, 1 family room, 1 living room, & 1 fully stocked kitchen. We will max out at 12 people. The house is 30 minutes to Park City Mountain.
Features: Private hot tub, large deck w/ BBQ, patio furniture and umbrella, free WIFI, multiple large TVs, dish washer, free washer, free dryer, microwave, coffee maker.
Essentials Provided: Towels, shampoo, conditioner, bed sheets, and toilet paper.

FLIGHTS (Please Book Yourself)
We have booked these flights, currently costing $522.81 (as of 8/8/2026)
Delta Air Lines Flight DL 863
Thursday, January 28th 2027 06:40 PM JFK -> 10:11 PM SLC
Delta Air Lines Flight DL 697
Tuesday, February 2nd 2027 05:15 PM SLC -> 11:51 PM JFK
These are the most direct & the cheapest flights available, and closest airport to NYC. Please book the flights here: www.priceline.com or https://www.delta.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 15 minutes 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 $829 (as of 8/8/2026) at www.epicpass.com, or Epic Day Pass $538 (5 Days, with "ALL RESORTS" and "NO PEAK DATES" options). The pass price will go up few times through out the summer/fall.

COST:
* Early Birds $549 above mentioned lodging & ground transportation package (Price will go up on Sept 16th 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://jan282027parkcity.eventbrite.com/ 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

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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 RELEASES 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 RELEASES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.