** UPDATED 4/29/10 **

MAMMOTH - Mother's Day Weekend
May 7th-9th, 2010

The Plan
Friday Night: Since people arrive at different times, everyone is usually on their own. I will be there by 4pm to check us in and hand out the key to the first member that arrives for the other condos. I will also distribute the food for the (2) mornings. It?s up to you to make it.
Saturday Day: Ski/Snowboard
Saturday Night: We usually have a mixer in one of the condos on Saturday night. I will provide the pizza and some wine. If you want something else, you?re on your own.
Sunday: Check-out is by 10am. Please keep in mind that your mother doesn't live here, so you are responsible for cleaning up after your own mess. Condos are to be left in the condition you received them in; dishes done and trash thrown out. That means everybody needs to do their part so you all can Ski/Snowboard for the remainder of the day.

We are planning on staying at the Chateau de Montagne. These condos have 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and will sleep up to 10 people. The type of beds in each condo is different, but the choices usually include kings, queens, twins, and bunk beds. We do make a rooming list based on friends, or if you are a single or a couple, so once you are paid in full, you may select your choice of bed (i.e. a twin instead of a bunk bed, a queen for you and a friend, etc.).

The bathrooms are for everyone, so get in and get out so someone else can use the bathroom. There are 3 bathrooms. There is no such thing as a private bathroom on these trips. Sharing is the key word for the weekend!

If the condos don't fill up, the rate of the rental may change to reflect the number of people sleeping in that rental, so please don't be surprised if I have to ask for a few extra bucks to cover the costs. Currently, the rental costs are $65 per person. If we don't get at least 10 people, the minimum I would put into a condo would be 6, where the cost would increase to $95 per person. As you can see, we probably wouldn't want to go below this number because it can become very costly. I've also implemented the use of PayPal to make things easier.

Carpooling: Carpooling is a must. Please, we need people to volunteer to drive since we have limited parking at this facility. If you need a ride, I can try to help match people up, but you know best where you live, the areas around you, and the time you'd like to leave. It makes it easy if you post your request on the event page, either under the comments section or in the notes when you RSVP. It also helps if you make the effort to drive to meet your carpool. As a courtesy to the driver, please be prepared to split the costs of the gas, and maybe even pay for lunch or a drink. This is what makes it affordable to go to places like Mammoth more frequently. Don?t forget to make arrangements for your return trip.

Payments: We now offer PayPal! But I need your payment when you sign up in order to confirm your attendance for this trip. I cannot confirm the next condo until I have the payment for the next 10. Please click on the link below in order to make your payment.

https://www.paypal.co...

** Keep in mind, if you sign up now, but have a problem later, it?s okay as long as we have a replacement for you. You are required to find the replacement in order to get a refund. We will try to help, but it?s ultimately up to you.

Lastly, if you have not done so, please fill out the waiver in the group?s Files folder and mail it with $5 to Nancy Sanford at PO Box 2906, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. This waiver is mandatory in order for you to attend this trip. The once-a-year $5 donation helps with the deposits on the condos and any cancellation penalties that we may incur. Any remaining funds will be used for a party at the end of the year.

Thanks everyone! I look forward to seeing you all up there!

Katie
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