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Our members love the way we plan our trips.
Why? Because we've thought of every detail for you, so you don't have to worry about a thing. From the moment the trip begins, you'll always know where to meet the other BUMS, how to get from here to there, and how to smoothly flow with all the trip's logistics.
But we also build freedom into our itinerary, so if you'd ever like to break away and do your own thing, you can.
It's a big reason why we've built a great reputation for zero drama on our trips. So relax. Take a deep breath of fresh mountain air, take in a spectacular view and let us worry about the details.
Why? Because we've thought of every detail for you, so you don't have to worry about a thing. From the moment the trip begins, you'll always know where to meet the other BUMS, how to get from here to there, and how to smoothly flow with all the trip's logistics.
But we also build freedom into our itinerary, so if you'd ever like to break away and do your own thing, you can.
It's a big reason why we've built a great reputation for zero drama on our trips. So relax. Take a deep breath of fresh mountain air, take in a spectacular view and let us worry about the details.
Want to see how we
do things? View our trip
itinerary from our 2010
trip to Jackson Hole, WY.
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do things? View our trip
itinerary from our 2010
trip to Jackson Hole, WY.
View the itinerary (PDF) >
Dates: Thursday March 1 - Sunday March 4, 2012
Check in: Anytime after 4 PM on Thursday
Check out: 11 AM on Sunday
(We will check out before going skiing / riding on Sunday)
Trip start: Our trip officially begins with a welcome reception and group dinner at 8 PM on Thursday at Good Commons.
Daily itinerary: At our info session on our first evening, you'll receive a detailed itinerary with meetup times, lunch locations, relaxing après-ski destinations and our evening dinner plans with our in-house private chef. Weather-permitting, we'll arrive at the resorts at the very start of the day and stay until the lifts close to take full advantage of the adventures awaiting us on the mountain.
In general, the BUMS hang out with one another and join in the fun of a group atmosphere, but we always include doses of free time within our schedule.
Ask us a question about the itinerary >
Trip end: The trip officially ends at our early après-ski / late lunch on Sunday, around 2 PM or so. Many will want to head home on Sunday before the lifts close.
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Check in: Anytime after 4 PM on Thursday
Check out: 11 AM on Sunday
(We will check out before going skiing / riding on Sunday)
Trip start: Our trip officially begins with a welcome reception and group dinner at 8 PM on Thursday at Good Commons.
Daily itinerary: At our info session on our first evening, you'll receive a detailed itinerary with meetup times, lunch locations, relaxing après-ski destinations and our evening dinner plans with our in-house private chef. Weather-permitting, we'll arrive at the resorts at the very start of the day and stay until the lifts close to take full advantage of the adventures awaiting us on the mountain.
In general, the BUMS hang out with one another and join in the fun of a group atmosphere, but we always include doses of free time within our schedule.
Ask us a question about the itinerary >
Trip end: The trip officially ends at our early après-ski / late lunch on Sunday, around 2 PM or so. Many will want to head home on Sunday before the lifts close.
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Transportation: We will rely on our drivers each day to travel to and from the ski resorts, which are about 20 minutes away from Good Commons. We'll ask our riders to help contribute toward gas, etc.
Transportation: We will rely on our drivers each day to travel to and from the ski resorts, which are about 20 minutes away from Good Commons. We'll ask our riders to help contribute toward gas, etc.
Carpool: Our participants will drive to Vermont on their own, but SKI BUMS will assist with a coordinated carpool for our New York City participants. By all means, be proactive; it'll help us focus on those who need rides. Powder Room in January is a good time to discuss rides with other participants and make your own plans.
Departure: In terms of planning your day, please aim to be at our hotel by 6 PM. New York City-area BUMS should plan to leave the city by noon. Boston-area BUMS should plan to leave by 2 PM.
Departure: In terms of planning your day, please aim to be at our hotel by 6 PM. New York City-area BUMS should plan to leave the city by noon. Boston-area BUMS should plan to leave by 2 PM.
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SKI BUMS trips are always extra fun when you've got a few friends along for the adventure. Best of all, if your friends don't ski or ride at the same level as you, they'll still have a super-fun group of people to join them on the mountain!
SKI BUMS trips are always extra fun when you've got a few friends along for the adventure. Best of all, if your friends don't ski or ride at the same level as you, they'll still have a super-fun group of people to join them on the mountain!
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We create a Facebook Event listing for each trip so you'll have the chance to meet the other BUMS who are joining us!
The "attending" list is not visible to the public, but we encourage you to say 'hello' on the Wall!
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During & after our trips, we encourage you to post your favorite pics on Facebook.
While you're taggning your friends, be sure to tag the SKI BUMS page, too!
During & after our trips, we encourage you to post your favorite pics on Facebook.
While you're taggning your friends, be sure to tag the SKI BUMS page, too!
$649 | per person
$300 | Single occupancy upgrade -- your own private bedroom
$300 | Single occupancy upgrade -- your own private bedroom
Our charity partner for this trip is Boarding for Breast Cancer
For those who sign up After November 1, 2011:
No cancellation fee through November 30. Cancellations received after Dec 1: $200 penalty | Cancellations received after January 2: $400 penalty | Cancellations received after February 1: No refund. SKI BUMS very strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance to guard against unforeseen cancellations. We recommend Travel Insured.
No cancellation fee through November 30. Cancellations received after Dec 1: $200 penalty | Cancellations received after January 2: $400 penalty | Cancellations received after February 1: No refund. SKI BUMS very strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance to guard against unforeseen cancellations. We recommend Travel Insured.
You may pay with any major credit card, cash or check.
We use PayPal to process online credit card payments. PayPal is the internet's most trusted online payment portal, and you do not need to be a PayPal member to submit a payment.
If you would ever like to use PayPal to send a manual payment (from a smartphone, for example), our account address is: payments (at) ski-bums.org.
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We use PayPal to process online credit card payments. PayPal is the internet's most trusted online payment portal, and you do not need to be a PayPal member to submit a payment.
If you would ever like to use PayPal to send a manual payment (from a smartphone, for example), our account address is: payments (at) ski-bums.org.
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Thursday, March 1 to Sunday, March 4, 2012
Our home-away-from-home for the weekend is the delightfully charming Good Commons bed and breakfast in Plymouth, Vermont. We've reserved the entire property.
Our trip includes three days of lift tickets. We'll have a 2-day lift ticket to Killington Resort and a 1-day lift ticket to Okemo Resort. Each ski area is about a twenty minute drive from Good Commons.
We will carpool to Vermont and use cars to get around after we're there. SKI BUMS will help coordinate a carpool, but you're encouraged to be proactive -- so feel free to start working on rides!
Our trip includes most meals. Treat your taste buds to three dinners, three breakfasts and three afternoon snacks prepared by an in-house chef, trained at the French Culinary Institute. If you have dietary restrictions, you can tell us on the sign up form.
Transportation costs | Lunches | Alcoholic beverages at Good Commons (we are encouraged to bring our own liquor and wine) | Equipment rental
We will arrange a carpool and discounted equipment rentals in January / February.
We will arrange a carpool and discounted equipment rentals in January / February.
The deadline to sign up is January 15, and space is limited. Only those who sign up via the SKI BUMS website may join the trip.
Learn all about SKI BUMS > | Become a SKI BUMS member >
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You do not need a roommate to sign up; we are happy to arrange roommates for you. Typically, half of our participants ask us to arrange roommates for them; our sign-up form has a few easy questions to accommodate your preferences. Good Commons features a variety of room types; couples will receive priority for the king and queen beds.
Equipment rentals are not included in our trip price. We'll provide an option to include discounted equipment rental at a later date; you should budget about $35 per day for rentals.
We recommend this trip for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels! Each ski area has a wonderful variety of terrain, so you'll be able to have fun on the slopes no matter how much skiing or snowboarding you've done before. As on all SKI BUMS trips, we'll form groups based on skill levels, so you'll always have others to ski or board with who are at your same level.
One-in-five of the SKI BUMS members are women. Although you're welcome on absolutely every trip we host, we know that sometimes it's extra fun to have a getaway just with the girls. if you're a gal who enjoys the snow, we've got a weekend just for you.
We've booked a delightful, award-winning bed & breakfast in Vermont that's all ours for the weekend. We'll enjoy a day at Okemo and two days at Killington. A private chef is there on hand, cooking up delicious home-cooked meals each morning and evening. We'll even host a competitive wine tasting party, which is sure to have you laughing all night long. Join us for a dreamy winter weekend with the SKI BUMS ladies!
We've booked a delightful, award-winning bed & breakfast in Vermont that's all ours for the weekend. We'll enjoy a day at Okemo and two days at Killington. A private chef is there on hand, cooking up delicious home-cooked meals each morning and evening. We'll even host a competitive wine tasting party, which is sure to have you laughing all night long. Join us for a dreamy winter weekend with the SKI BUMS ladies!
