Saturday, January 28th to Wisp Resort
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Seven Springs Resort | POSTPONED, new date announced MONDAY Feb 13
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Seven Springs Resort | POSTPONED, new date announced MONDAY Feb 13
Upon arrival, we break into skill level groups. It will give you the chance to meet those who enjoy the same difficulty of runs -- at the same pace -- as you do.
Proper clothing is essential for any day of skiing or snowboarding; you must be properly outfitted for the slopes. (Do not ski or ride in jeans.) Thankfully, SKI BUMS members receive incredible discounts (30-50% OFF) at Backcountry.com, the world's largest ski & snowboard online retailer.
On the way to the resort, we dim the lights and keep all conversations low… but most of the BUMS enjoy a sleepy nap on the way to the mountain. Shortly before arrival, we'll wake you up with a perky pep talk and talk you through the day.
Helmet use is expected for all SKI BUMS trip participants. If you do not own a helmet, you can rent one at the resort for $10. All snowboarders should wear wrist guards.
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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Our bus will depart from 6:00 AM *sharp* from the DuPont Circle area.
You MUST be on time. We will not wait for you. There are no refunds if you're late and miss the bus.
You MUST be on time. We will not wait for you. There are no refunds if you're late and miss the bus.
We get discounts on our rentals. You may add a ski or snowboard rental package when you sign up for the trip. Ski packages include skis, boots and poles. Snowboard packages include a snowboard and boots.
If you only need certain items -- i.e., you own boots but need skis -- do not pay for our rental package. It's cheaper for you to simply rent the items you need directly at the resort. Typically, about half of our participants bring their own equipment.
If you only need certain items -- i.e., you own boots but need skis -- do not pay for our rental package. It's cheaper for you to simply rent the items you need directly at the resort. Typically, about half of our participants bring their own equipment.
Lift tickets are included in the price of the trip. You'll receive an adult day lift pass which provides access to all ski areas of the resort.
DC BUMS, it's your time now. Although we have DC-area SKI BUMS who join nearly every overnight trip we host, we know that there's nothing quite so fun and easy as an all-inclusive getaway to spend the day on the mountain with a group like the BUMS. Our daytrips are a fun-loving jaunt, and they're a fantastic way to make a whole heap of new friends. They're great for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels.
We begin by breaking into skill level groups. You'll have the chance to meet other skiers and riders who enjoy the same terrain you do. We gather as a group for lunch and après-ski. But it may be our bus party home that becomes the highlight of the day. Our daytrips are the perfect introduction to SKI BUMS, but space is limited -- so sign up today!
We begin by breaking into skill level groups. You'll have the chance to meet other skiers and riders who enjoy the same terrain you do. We gather as a group for lunch and après-ski. But it may be our bus party home that becomes the highlight of the day. Our daytrips are the perfect introduction to SKI BUMS, but space is limited -- so sign up today!
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Dates: Saturday, January 28th to Wisp Resort
Saturday, February 11th to Seven Springs Resort
Check in: Meet the trip leaders at our bus at 5:40 AM. The exact location will be emailed to all trip participants beforehand.
Departure: Our bus will depart from 6:00 AM *sharp, and you MUST be on time. We will not wait for you. There are no refunds if you're late and miss the bus.
Itinerary: We begin with a talk through, then group up by skill levels. From there, you're free to enter the lodges to pick up rental equipment, use the lockers, change, etc. We gather up again before heading out on the mountain. The BUMS meet up again for lunch, then join together at the end of the day for après-ski. See a sample daytrip itinerary, at right.
Return: We expect to return to Washington DC by about 9 PM, depending on traffic. We'll be dropped off where we met the bus.
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Saturday, February 11th to Seven Springs Resort
Check in: Meet the trip leaders at our bus at 5:40 AM. The exact location will be emailed to all trip participants beforehand.
Departure: Our bus will depart from 6:00 AM *sharp, and you MUST be on time. We will not wait for you. There are no refunds if you're late and miss the bus.
Itinerary: We begin with a talk through, then group up by skill levels. From there, you're free to enter the lodges to pick up rental equipment, use the lockers, change, etc. We gather up again before heading out on the mountain. The BUMS meet up again for lunch, then join together at the end of the day for après-ski. See a sample daytrip itinerary, at right.
Return: We expect to return to Washington DC by about 9 PM, depending on traffic. We'll be dropped off where we met the bus.
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Driving: Those who are dues-paying, registered SKI BUMS members may drive to join us for any daytrip on the SKI BUMS calendar. You must, however, sign up in advance.
Contact us to sign up for a SKI BUMS daytrip as a driver >
Drivers will be given specific instructions on where to meet us on the mountain, but you should plan on being AT the resort at least 45 minutes before the lifts open. After our bus arrives and we break up into skill level groups then disperse, it will be nearly impossible to connect with us again before lunchtime.
Lift tickets, etc: Those who drive to meet us must purchase their own lift tickets, rentals, etc. We're sorry, but we cannot offer discounted lifts or rentals for those who drive.
Membership dues: When you sign up as a daytrip driver, you do not qualify for a membership dues rebate.
New to the BUMS? It's helpful to know that the bus ride up and back is an integral part of the social element of our trips. If you're brand new to SKI BUMS, we highly recommend riding the bus with us -- it's the best way to make new friends and become a part of the group.
Contact us for more information >
Contact us to sign up for a SKI BUMS daytrip as a driver >
Drivers will be given specific instructions on where to meet us on the mountain, but you should plan on being AT the resort at least 45 minutes before the lifts open. After our bus arrives and we break up into skill level groups then disperse, it will be nearly impossible to connect with us again before lunchtime.
Lift tickets, etc: Those who drive to meet us must purchase their own lift tickets, rentals, etc. We're sorry, but we cannot offer discounted lifts or rentals for those who drive.
Membership dues: When you sign up as a daytrip driver, you do not qualify for a membership dues rebate.
New to the BUMS? It's helpful to know that the bus ride up and back is an integral part of the social element of our trips. If you're brand new to SKI BUMS, we highly recommend riding the bus with us -- it's the best way to make new friends and become a part of the group.
Contact us for more information >
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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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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!
Click here to RSVP >
Tag us in your photos!
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!
$125 | base price
$38 | Snowboard rental package
$38 | Ski rental package
$10 | Helmet rental
DEADLINE to sign up: Jan 24
$38 | Snowboard rental package
$38 | Ski rental package
$10 | Helmet rental
DEADLINE to sign up: Jan 24
You may add rentals or lessons during check-in on the morning of the trip.
It's easier if you include your rental packages when you sign up for the trip, but you can still add rentals or lessons for our discounted price on the morning of the trip. You'll need to have cash on hand, and exact change is appreciated!
It's easier if you include your rental packages when you sign up for the trip, but you can still add rentals or lessons for our discounted price on the morning of the trip. You'll need to have cash on hand, and exact change is appreciated!
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.
PayPal mobile apps: iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch | Android
We meet up as a group for lunch; you should bring lunch money or a brown bag lunch.
The traditional happy hour at a ski resort, après-ski is the chance to gather together again and toast an excellent day on the mountain! The real party, however, happens on the way home...
One of the most fun-filled parts of the SKI BUMS season, our daytrip bus parties are legendary. Everyone brings homemade food and drinks to share, and we crank the tunes for our 2012 Daytrip Party Playlist! Rock out to our playlist for free on Spotify >
Plan ahead for what you want to bring; we store our food & drinks in the storage area of the bus during the day, which keeps things cold. On the way home, we pass everything around!
FOOD: Savory items tend to be more popular than sweet ones, and the crowd is usually craving protein; it's dinnertime. Think picnic foods. Mini-sandwiches, wraps, etc. are always a big hit. Avoid nuts or anything with a dip or a sauce; they'll spill. Chips, pretzels and factory-made cookies are a bad idea: no one eats 'em. The BUMS will cook to impress… have fun with it!
DRINKS: On the whole, the BUMS are a beer-drinking crowd. Craft beers are always popular. (If your bottles need a bottle opener, please bring one: we always appreciate extras.) Pre-mixed cocktails can be fun, but bring BIG Solo cups to help avoid spills. Bottles of wine are a no-no; they always spill.
FOOD: Savory items tend to be more popular than sweet ones, and the crowd is usually craving protein; it's dinnertime. Think picnic foods. Mini-sandwiches, wraps, etc. are always a big hit. Avoid nuts or anything with a dip or a sauce; they'll spill. Chips, pretzels and factory-made cookies are a bad idea: no one eats 'em. The BUMS will cook to impress… have fun with it!
DRINKS: On the whole, the BUMS are a beer-drinking crowd. Craft beers are always popular. (If your bottles need a bottle opener, please bring one: we always appreciate extras.) Pre-mixed cocktails can be fun, but bring BIG Solo cups to help avoid spills. Bottles of wine are a no-no; they always spill.
DEADLINE to sign up: Jan 24
WEATHER POSTPONEMENT - see below
$115 | base price
$23 | Snowboard rental package
$35 | Ski rental package
$10 | Helmet rental
DEADLINE to sign up: Feb 4
$23 | Snowboard rental package
$35 | Ski rental package
$10 | Helmet rental
DEADLINE to sign up: Feb 4
You may switch from one trip to the other for a $20 change fee through January 21.
If you'd like to switch from one trip to the other, contact us.
If you'd like to switch from one trip to the other, contact us.
Cancellations received up to 7 days before the trip: $20 penalty. Within seven days of our daytrip: No refund. SKI BUMS very strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance to guard against unforeseen cancellations. We recommend Travel Insured.
