About this Event
KILLINGTON RESORT
Ski season starts early at Killington, and they usually open ride in either late October or early November (earliest in the east coast), mostly the first to open in the Northeast. Killington is also one of the best ski resort at making snow. For 7th year in 8 years, 2023 FIS Ski World Cup to be hosted in Killington is pending (Will know when closer to the trip date). This trip is Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass friendly. More on https://www.killington.com/
LODGING
We will be staying in a chalet near access road in Killington, 3 bedrooms, 6 beds (2 queen/double beds , 4 single beds, 1 sofa bed), 1 couch, 2 baths, a kitchen, a dedicated workspace and a living room. We will max out at 8 people. Only a 5 min drive to the lifts. Restaurants, Pizza, Bars, Ski/Board Shop, Ice Cream, and more are all within an easy 5-10 min WALK.
Features: Patio, Free WiFi, TV, drip coffee maker & Keurig coffee machine, hot water kettle, board games, dishwasher, microwave, washer, and dryer.
Essentials: Shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, soap, towels, bed sheets, and toilet paper.
LIFT TICKETS
* Get Ikon Base Pass for $969 (https://www.ikonpass.com) or book 2 day Killington lift ticket online in advance for $188.50 (https://purchase.killington.com/s/lift-tickets/c/killington-winter-day-ticket). This is the best price we have for this trip, and the pass you get will also be good for our other Ikon Pass mountain trips.
TRIP PLAN
Depart Date: November 22nd Friday; Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Bus/van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 4:00 PM from Queens: (Across street from Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel) 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7.
Depart 5:00 PM from NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea/formerly Fresh 2 Go) Corner of 43rd St and 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) $2 to $4 daily parking at the station's park lot. Meet at the pick-up/drop-off area (indoor) in the back of the parking garage (This is different from preivous seasons as it is more convienent & safer to pick-up/drop-off indoor).
Return: Depart from Killington Ski Resort at 3:30 pm on Sunday and expect to arrive at NJ at 9:00 pm, midtown NYC around 9:30 pm & Queens at 10:00 pm
COST (The price is good considering the cost is nearly half of Thxgiving Wknd Trip )
Early Birds: $169.99 per person for first 4 spots or before 11/13 whichever comes first. Regular: $199.99 per person for last 7 spots. $30 per person upgrading from shared queen/full bed to own twin bed.
Trip Includes: 2 nights shared accommodation with a shared queen/full bed or own single bed with $30 upgrade at a big vacation house near Killington. Round trip transportation from NYC area, daily transportation between the house & ski resort, tolls, & parking fee if any. $10 service fee is required & will be collected on the returning trip. Trip goers will need to provide their own lift tickets, for example, by getting Ikon Pass or Killington lift tickets.
BUY TICKET HERE
https://nov222024killington.eventbrite.com/ Returning members ONLY: You can also Venmo us @jwang88 to avoid transaction fee. When Venmoing, please indicate your email, phone #, and preferred roommate(s) if any. Your spot is NOT confirmed until your payment is received.
REFUND POLICY:
* Full refund minus $30 processing fee if cancelled 10 days in advance;
* 50% refund if cancelled 5 days in advance;
* No refund for cancellation or no show within 5 days; however, spots can be transferred to your friends with $30 processing fee.
* We guarantee Killington will open for skiing/snowboarding for the weekend. If NOT, FULL REFUND to everyone, no question asked.
T RAVEL 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: 2012 Killington Thanksgiving Trip Group Run
PICTURES from PAST TRIPS
2012: http://www.meetup.com/NYCAAA/photos/11911972/
2013: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/18886532/
2014: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/25762700/
2015: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/26601763/
2016: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/27454736/
2017: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/28355158/
2018: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/29475271/
2019: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/30572344/
CHECK OUT ALL 2024/2025 TRIPS (More to Come):
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub/events
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/events/
Eventbrite: https://nyskiclub.eventbrite.com
LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub
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).
T HE 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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Killington Resort, 4763 Killington Road, Killington, United States
USD 178.07 to USD 209.18
