What we’re about
20s, 30s, and 40s (younger) adventure group, primarily focused around Skiing, Snowboarding, and the Outdoors. Lowest cost trips. Primarily based out of Philadelphia area, but with members who travel with us from all over USA. Goal is for new club members to have a sense of community and to experience awesome trips to amazing mountains together. Snowboarding, Skiing, Mountain Biking (mtb), Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Hiking, Rock Climbing, floating, happy hours, etc.
Most trip coordination is done via Facebook Messenger. Please send a message to John Harper with userID jph183psu on Facebook Messenger so we can communicate easier. Often times people's Meetup settings aren't set correctly to receive emails, and if we send you a Facebook Messenger message first, it goes into a hidden section.
Please check your Meetup messenger every once in a while too, especially if you hope to attend a trip or meetup and haven't seen any communication about it.
We have some "sister" groups based in Philly, Boston, NYC, Denver with a lot of overlapping members that we hope to publish trips and events with from time to time.
Upcoming events
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XNM SKI TRIP CALENDAR & IKON & EPIC PASSES
Location not specified yetXNM SKI TRIP CALENDAR FOR 2025-26 SEASON:
This is NOT an "event" but rather a list of trips that are posted for this upcoming ski/snowboard season. Reach out if interested in helping to coordinate another trip... Especially looking for more young-adult and female organizers to better represent our XNM population!
For Ikon and Epic Passes, the group program ends at the end of August. Reach out for more information before it ends!
Calendar view with links:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o4QL11XF9RzLEv8l9o4SV_LtBIJJeeJXBGKE9NLdAnc/edit?usp=sharing
BIG SNOW INDOOR SKIING: October 19
Details to come
THANKSGIVING VERMONT: November 28-30
https://www.meetup.com/xplorenmorephilly/events/311005717/
Note: Spots open
KILLINGTON Season Kickoff: December 11-14
https://www.meetup.com/xplorenmorephilly/events/309006277/
(This trip is approximately 80% filled with about 80 people having paid, and will fill in the next few weeks)
TREMBLANT NEW YEARS: December 27-January 1 (FULL)
https://www.meetup.com/xplorenmorephilly/events/307366860/
Note: This trip has 50 people. Join the waitlist in case anyone drops.
EUROPE: ISCHGL, AUSTRIA: January 10-17 (FULL)
https://www.meetup.com/xplorenmorephilly/events/307304832/
Note: Join the waitlist to jump in as soon as anyone needs to drop off the trip.
SUGARBUSH: January 16-19
https://www.meetup.com/xplorenmorephilly/events/308065339/
Spots open, requires Ikon Full Pass for holiday weekend
UTAH: Jan 31-Feb 8
https://www.meetup.com/xplorenmorephilly/events/307292564/
Note: Approximately 100 people are signed up. Join the wait list in case anyone drops.
ASPEN:Feb 21-26
https://www.meetup.com/xplorenmorephilly/events/310505637/
Spots open, requires Ikon Full Pass for Aspen
STEAMBOAT: Feb 26 - March 3
https://www.meetup.com/xplorenmorephilly/events/310366942/
Note: Spots open
POWDER CHASE TRIP: March 11-15 (FULL)
https://www.meetup.com/xplorenmorephilly/events/310639150/
Note: trip is full, join the waitlist in case anyone drops
ALASKA, ALYESKA: Mar 21-28 (Two Spots Open)
https://www.meetup.com/xplorenmorephilly/events/310446716/
Two spots are open.8 attendees
New Year’s Mont-Tremblant 2025-2026 Trip (Inquire for Availability)
Mont-Tremblant, QC, CATrip is somewhat filled, but we may be able to add more of the queen hotel rooms, but we need to have the rooms filled. Inquire to be added onto a waitlist.
MONT TREMBLANT.... HERE WE COME TO PARTY FOR NEW YEARS! Join us for 5 nights and 4 days of skiing/snowboarding in the majestic & always snowy Canadian province of Quebec! The land of maple syrup & French accents boasts a mountain with deep snow, challenging runs, and a picturesque chalet town at the foothills of the resort that you’ll just have to take pictures of! Ski right into the town for apré ski nightclubbing & some great restaurants with good craft beer. There is also a pond/ice skating rink next to the condos/suites. Fireworks go off at midnight on New Years over the ski mountain along with deejayed dance party, and torch skiers. For the third time in four years, our XNM caution-tape crew will be staying at Chateau Morritt.
Mont Tremblant is unlimited on the Ikon BASE Pass (NOT BLACKED OUT). Message John for info on XNM Group program with Ikon.
CHATEAU MORRITT LODGING OPTIONS
(all prices are estimates based on the Canadian Exchange Rate and if there is any money leftover, it will be refunded after the trip)
- (SOLD OUT) LUXORY SUITE (2 bedroom/2 bathroom): $634 USD per person (with 4 per suite). A queen bed in the master, and two twins in the second room, along with a sofa bed in living room. A full kitchen, a washer/dryer in condo, and public hot tub. Pricing is calculated with 4 people per suite, but it could be lower if you have a group of 5 that is ok with simultaneously sharing the queen bed and utilizing the sofa bed...
- (SOLD OUT) LUXORY SUITE (1 bedroom/1 bathroom): $550 USD per person for 5 nights (with 3 per suite). Queen bed in the master, along with a sofa bed in living room. A full kitchen, a washer/dryer in condo, and public hot tub. Pricing is calculated with 3 people per suite, with one person on the sofa bed.... Need to be filled in sets of three people
- HOTEL (1 QUEEN BED ROOM) (small no frills room): $379 per person (double occupancy).. $758 room total... Need to be filled in sets of two people
- (SOLD OUT)... HOTEL (2 TWIN BED ROOM) (small no frills room): $422 per person (double occupancy)
- (SOLD OUT)... HOTEL (3 TWIN BED ROOM) (small no frills room): $352 per person (triple occupancy)
There is no shuttle this year, but the free bus stop is a few hundred feet from Chateau Morritt. About a 10 minute ride to the mountain and town.
PAYMENTS:
Full payment due September 5th, and that is last date for guaranteed money back, or after that only with a replacement found. After October 1st, a $10 drop fee will be incurred, and after November 1st a $20 drop fee.
Send full amount to secure your spot and indicate desired room type:
Venmo: @harperjohn
Paypal: ‘Send to Friend’ at jph183@hotmail.com (do not email this address)
Zelle: Ask for phone number
Roommate requests need to be given by November 1st so that we can backfill open spots with appropriate genders to keep same-sex rooms.
GOOGLE SHEET: for payment records, see first tab on this Google Sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AWfVIToTQ8QxcitTy8sdncRwU1XigUzE4yJ9uvxdQ_I/edit?usp=sharing
By signing up for any XNM overnight trip, you are agreeing to these rules:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Ru11Patcv5zVsx4_1dW-YXVzvbWAhvfKh2SWqHcbco/edit?usp=sharing49 attendees
AUSTRIA - Ischgl - January 2026 (FULL)
Ischgl, ATDetails
Austria Ski Trip – Ikon Base Pass / Full Pass (5 Days / 7 Days) alternatively ~€350-450 for lift tickets directly from Ischgl
Dates: January 10th - January 17th (flights depart on Friday, January 9th, arrive 1/10)
COST: SINGLE BED Occupancy: €685pp (roughly $800 USD). Final cost will be determined based on current exchange rates. Any additional costs and/or refunds from the $800 will be tallied after the conclusion of the trip.
Enjoy a memorable ski adventure in Ischgl, Austria. The cross-border ski resort connects Ischgl in Austria with the Swiss duty-free village of Samnaun. From boarding to skiing, jumps in fun parks or freeriding in powder - everything is possible. Very modern chairlifts and even a double-decker cable car transport skiers up to the Silvretta Arena. From beginners’ areas with wide runs to challenging steep slopes, the ski resort of Ischgl and Samnaun has something for everyone. You can end your day on the slopes in one of the many après-ski bars in the ski resort and in the party hotspot of Ischgl.
TRAVEL:
Ideally, all individuals will fly into Zurich or Munich as there are three daily direct flights from Philly (American) or Newark (United, Swiss) . There is not a direct train from Zurich to Galtür Außertschafein, so rental cars will be needed unless you are willing to take multiple train connections. The easiest train option is from Zurich HB to Landeck-Zams Train Station. From there, it is about a 1 hour bus ride into the town of Ischgl. Please take this in mind when considering your packing as this is a very crowded public transit option! Total travel time on public transit ~4.5hrs.
Additionally, the cars are not the same in Europe as the US, and with ski gear + luggage, realistically only 2-3 people will fit per vehicle if renting a larger SUV. The drive from ZURICH to All-Suites is roughly 3 hours, from MUNICH 3.5 hours.
You will be responsible for your own transportation to/from the airport(s) and hotel. Please try to book similar flights as others if you plan to rent a car.
The return will be your choice. There are two options (in addition to leaving on Sunday) that would depart from Zurich or Munich on Saturday late afternoon / early evening giving plenty of time to get from the lodging to the airport and back to US the same day. Majority of the flights do depart in the earlier part of the day (by 11am) so if you choose this option, I recommend booking a hotel in Zurich or Munich the night before unless you want to wake up very early for the return drive/train. Monday, January 19th is MLK Day, and will give you a nice day to recover before heading back to work on Tuesday.
Alternatively, flying to Innsbruck (with layover) and then train/bus from Innsbruck is just under 2 hours. The return flights from Innsbruck are not ideal times/layovers so proceed here with caution.
Flights currently are about $700-900 for the direct option in economy (not economy basic) to Zurich out of PHL or EWR. Alternatively, if you have American Airlines miles, it is currently 45K miles for the roundtrip direct flight from Philly.
PHILLY / ZURICH : $887 as of 4/20/25 - DEPART SUNDAY (1/18/26)
NEWARK / ZURICH: $877 as of 4/20/25 - DEPART SATURDAY EVENING (1/17/26)
NEWARK / MUNICH: $1088 as of 4/20/25 - DEPART SATURDAY EVENING (1/17/26)
LODGING: https://www.apartments-galtuer.com/de/
We have booked THREE 3-bedroom Executive Apartments w/ Balcony/Terrace and have requested for all beds to be made single beds. Each apartment comes with 3 full bathrooms meaning only 2 persons per bedroom/bath. The apartments have full kitchens stocked with the basic cooking appliances needed during our stay. Included with the stay is a heated outdoor infinity pool and wellness area with modern sauna facilities and fitness room. We will also be provided a wellness bag w/ bathrobe, towel and slippers for our stay.
The ski bus to Ischgl is directly in-front of the house, just a short 10 minute bus ride away.
Please advise of your roommate preference if signing up with a friend.
ACTIVITIES:
Once rivalled mainly by St Anton, Ischgl has taken over as the apres-ski capital of Austria. It starts in the early afternoon and continues late into the evening. During peak season, at 5pm it’s difficult to tell where one bar ends and the next begins. The village center can become one swaying mass of happy skiers.
If you’re looking for additional activities aside from downhill skiing/snowboarding, Iscghl offers numerous activities for all appetites.
Activities away from the slopes | Ischgl
RESERVE YOUR SPOT by depositing $800 (this is full amount due since we are after on September 1st)
Cancellations after October 15th incur a $10 penalty, and after November 15th, a $20 penalty, and only refunded with replacement.
Venmo: @SonyaJosephson
Zelle: 610-295-8720
-Deposit is fully refundable until September 1st, after which point, the deposit is only refunded after a replacement is found.
-A payment is required to RSVP your spot on this trip.
GOOGLE SHEET
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1H-3eB8Eyzw1o21jDP0u2ORsG_OgZtI5hYtJ4dVkDR80/edit?usp=sharing
**Rules for attending a Xplore N More Overnight Trip:**
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Ru11Patcv5zVsx4_1dW-YXVzvbWAhvfKh2SWqHcbco/edit?usp%3Dsharing&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1719277447037684&usg=AOvVaw1exeewMdlmYp8-wf7vuqHi17 attendees
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