SKI TRIPS FOR 2012
Ski
Week - Big Sky, Montana - January 27 - February 4, 2012. This is
our official Hawaii Ski Week trip for 2012! Full packages start at $1582.
1) Ski in/out Huntley hotel room with a
free breakfast buffet. The hotel is located in the Village and has two Queen
beds in the room with a small refrigerator. Double occupancy.
2) Walk in/out Bighorn condo's, 3
bedroom/3 bath, good for 6 occupants. This is a short walk to the slopes and you
can connect via the Poma lift. See this link for more details on a poma lift.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platter_lift
Your lift tickets will be good at Big Sky mountain. To
ski on both mountains (Moonlight Basin and Big Sky), there is an additional fee
that you can pay at any lift ticket office (we thought it easier if you
coordinate with friends on what day to go, meet at the ticket office, pay
(approximately $27 more) and ski on TWO mountains.)
We are also
planning a Yellowstone Snowmobile day trip - if you're interested in that,
purchase only a 5-day lift ticket package to be able to make it as it will be an
all day trip.
Ask Hawaii Ski Club members who have already skied Big Sky, and they will
tell you that the highlight of this trip to Montana is snowmobiling in
Yellowstone National Park. Snowmobile through Yellowstone in winter, and
you will find yourself amidst a place like none you have experienced
before. A Nordic wonderland. Yellowstone and the surrounding area are
comprised of many geological and geothermal wonders like Old Faithful and the
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. In addition a wide variety of wild animals
like bison, wolves, bald eagles, elk and trumpeter swans abound in the park.
Over-snow vehicles trek into the heart of this snowy paradise so you will
get close to these natural wonders, frosty bison, sculpted ghost- trees,
steamy thermal pools, and endless vistas. This snowmobile adventure
is an all-day experience and will take place mid-week during Ski Week. The total
cost of this sidetrip has not yet been determined since most winter tour
companies are on summer hiatus, but as soon as the 2012 prices are posted,
the trip committee will get the details to you. Ski club members who want
to experience snowmobiling (or taking a snowcoach instead) through
Yellowstone National Park will have to sign up and pay in advance of our
trip to Big Sky since these tours are limited in size and numbers by the
National Park Service. Anita will be on hand
at the Kick-Off Meeting, October 6, to provide additional information on the
Snowmobile Trip.
Big White,
CANADA - is located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley.
Big White is uniquely blessed with sunny weather, dry powder and a mild average
temperature of -5C (23 F). With 118 marked runs fanning from the summit, 2,565
acres of skiable terrain, and 16 lifts, there‘s a great selection of terrain for
everyone with deep powder bowls, wide-open glades, and great fall-line cruising.
For the ultimate park experience, head to the award winning TELUS Terrain Park
which is the best progressive park in North America. To top it off, slalom
through the spectacular“Snowghosts” (snow caked trees) which create a magical
backdrop in this winter playground.
Trip dates are March 9-17, which is the DOE Spring Break.
Bring your whole family! Kids ski free with a paid adult lift ticket.
Air Canada is an affiliate of United
Airlines so get mileage for United, AND one bag is free! Everyone who goes on
this trip MUST HAVE A PASSPORT.
2011 Telluride & Snowmass
2010 Snowmass
2009 Japan
2008 Whistler, BC
2007 Park City
2006 Vail