Join us for three days of skiing, snowboarding, and fellowship on Gore Mountain, New York. This trip is open to 40 high school students (9th - 12th graders) from Oratory Prep. Experienced AND new skiers and snowboarders are welcome.
This trip is first come, first serve. Please note details below:
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Day 1: Depart Oratory at 12pm via bus with teachers and chaperones. Arrive at the Comfort Inn (Lake George, NY) by 6pm. Dinner and team bonding at 7pm. Lights out by 10:30pm.
Day 2: Ski or snowboard at Gore Mountain from 8am - 4pm (all day). Dinner and team bonding at 5:30pm. Lights out by 10:30pm.
Day 3: Ski or snowboard at Gore Mountain from 8am - 4pm (all day). Depart the resort by 5pm for a return to Oratory Prep. Arrive at Oratory Prep by 11pm.
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LIMITED TIME DEAL: 10% OFF until October 1st
The trip will cost $983.33 per student (based on 40 participants) and includes the following:
Round Trip for Motorcoach Transportation
2 Day Lift Tickets to Gore Mountain
Lodging at the Comfort Inn, Lake George, NY
2 Breakfasts at the hotel
2 Dinners at the hotel: catered by local vendors. Allergies and food restrictions will be accounted for.
3 Teachers / Chaperones including Mr. Greg Morrissey (founder of Mountain Goat Movement and Arc’teryx ambassador) and Mr. Tim Roy (counselor at Oratory)
Apparel from Mountain Goat Movement
Professional Photography and Video from Scott Martin
Items below are EXCLUDED from the price:
Personal snacks / drinks on the bus or in the hotel room
Lunches (these can be purchased separately on the mountain, or students may bring food from home for the mountain).
Ski / Snowboard Rentals. Rentals can be purchased at Gore Mountain, or you can acquire your rentals in advance through a shop like Summit Ski and Sport. Research rentals in advance!
Any additional ski / snowboarding lessons beyond a tutorial for beginners on Thursday morning.
** Payment is not refundable as pricing is based on group needs. If a student needs to cancel his trip, then he may find another student to replace his paid spot. **
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Suggested Packing List:
Clothing (Pack layers!)
Thermals / Base Layers
Sweatshirt(s)
Snow Pants
Snow Jacket
Waterproof gloves
Athletic / Wool socks / Ski socks
Beanies / Warm hat / Buff or Balaclava
Loungewear for the hotel
Ski Equipment (In addition to skis, boots, boards, etc.) *
Googles (MUST BE WORN)
Helmet (MUST BE WORN)
Food + Water
Water bottle(s) or a camelback for the slopes
Electrolytes / Gatorade Mix
Chips, bars, etc.
Lunch is not provided so you can either purchase lunch on the slopes, or you can pack in advance of the trip.
Toiletries + Medications **
Toothbrush / paste
Soap / Deodorant
Lip Balm for chapped lips
*Rentals include boots and board/skies and/or ski poles. Rent in advance at a local outfit like Summit Ski and Sport. You may also rent at the resort, but forms and payment must be done in advance!
**Any medications – please communicate medication needs with chaperones when we depart campus.
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Students are responsible for their own rentals. They MUST be purchased in advance. Skis/snowboards can either be rented locally, or online through Gore Mountain. To learn more about rentals at Gore Mountain, click here.