Per Tradition, we will ski in Killington, VT for a weekend of fun and fellowship on the slopes. This trip is open to beginner and experienced skiers/snowboarders who are in grades 9 - 12 with departure from Jersey City, NJ for the dates of Feb 9 - Feb 11, 2024.
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Feb 9 - 11, 2024 @ Killington Mountain Resort, Vermont
Join us for our annual ski trip to Vermont with departure from Jersey City, NJ. This trip is open to 40 high school students, and this is first come, first serve. Experienced and beginner skiers and snowboarders are welcome! It will be one of the best weekends of the year!
Professional skier and drone pilot, Javier Spiegel, is going to join us to help capture our best moments on the mountain.
ITINERARY
Friday, February 9:
3:00 PM: Meet at the courtyard of Saint Peter’s Preparatory for departure.
3:30 PM: Board the bus and depart for Killington, VT
5:30pm: Stop for Dinner on the road.
7:30 PM: Arrive at The Hampton Inn in Rutland, VT
8:30 - 10:00PM: Check In, Hangout
Saturday, February 10:
7am: Breakfast at the hotel
8am - 4pm: Ski / Snowboard all day
4 - 5pm: Shower at the hotel
5:30pm: Catered Dinner / Option for Mass
6pm: Presentation from professional skier, Javier Spiegel
10pm: Lights Out
Sunday, February 11:
7:00 AM: Breakfast at the lodge / Pack Bus
8:30 AM: Head to Killington Ski Resort
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Full day of skiing/snowboarding
4pm: Depart for Jersey City, NJ
6pm: Stop for dinner
10pm: Arrive in Jersey City, NJ
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This trip is open to 40 High School students. The trip is first come, first serve.
The cost is $840 (discounted until Dec 20, 2023) and includes the following:
* Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation
* Two (2) nights accommodations
* Two (2) breakfasts, one (1) dinner
* Two day lift ticket to Killington Resort
*Professional Photos
*Adult Leadership (4)
Note that the following is NOT included in pricing:
*Rental Skis / Rental Snowboards. Rental equipment needs to be arranged in advance of the trip. You can either rent locally in NJ at a Ski Shop, or you can book rental gear in advance through Killington Resort.
*Dinner for Friday, Feb 9 and Sunday, Feb 11
*Lunch on the mountain on Saturday + Sunday
This trip is based on group pricing, and is NOT refundable.
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Ski + Snowboard Trip
Suggested Packing List
I. Clothing (Pack layers!)
Thermals / Base Layers
Sweatshirt(s). Check out Goat Hoodies here.
Snow Pants
Snow Jacket
Waterproof gloves
Athletic / Wool socks / Ski socks
Beanies / Warm hat / Buff or Balaclava
Loungewear for the hotel
II. Ski Equipment (In addition to skis, boots, boards, etc.)
Googles (MUST BE WORN)
Helmet (MUST BE WORN)
*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!
III. 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.
IV. Toiletries + Medications
Toothbrush / paste
Soap / Deodorant
Lip Balm for chapped lips
Any medications – please communicate medication needs with chaperones when we depart campus.