SNOWMASS 2010
Wednesday, January 13 - Wednesday, January 20
We will again be staying
slope-side
at the Snowmass Mountain Chalet (SMC)
which is just below the Snowmass Mall. The SMC is a small lodge with
64 rooms, from which you can ski directly to lifts. Check the web
site at: www.mountainchalet.com. The total package is: United
Airlines from Dulles to Denver and
Denver to Aspen and return (through Chicago) plus the land transfer
from Aspen airport to SMC and return; 5 day lift ticket (good
for all four ski areas in the Aspen complex, free shuttle bus)
with option for a
sixth ski day; 7 nights lodging (double occupancy); daily breakfasts;
daily soup lunch; 2 group dinners; luggage handling; après
ski
parties including welcome wine & cheese party and an all guest
hotel sponsored party; pre-trip and post-trip party. Trip insurance
is available as an option and is highly
suggested
(see
over). Additional nights at Snowmass are an option and air can be
altered to accommodate resulting date changes. All alternate air
will be quoted on an individual basis.
For trail
information
check www.aspensnowmass.com.
Category Description Price
Full Snowmass Package $2138*
Land only subtract $ 538
Single Supplement add $ 983
Non-skiers subtract $ 232
Add sixth ski day add $ 45/day **(see note)
*A
$5 surcharge will be collected in advance for new RFID chip system
and will be refunded upon
return
of the pass to the Aspen lift ticket window.
**
for
Seniors over 70: a 10-day
unrestricted Silver Pass
is available and may be cost-effective for
seniors
who plan to ski more than five days during the season. It is no
longer a full-season pass. Cost
is
an additional +$57.
Airline Schedule (subject to changes in United schedules):
Jan. 13: United flight #427 at 10:00 AM from Dulles to Denver (arrive at 11:50 AM) then flight
#6563 at 12:40 PM to Aspen (arrive at 1:30 PM).
Jan. 20: United flight #6836 at 8:10 AM from Aspen to Chicago (arrive at 11:43 AM) then flight
#950 at 1:15 PM from Chicago to Dulles (arrive 4:08 PM).
Check United Airlines website for baggage requirements and fees (www.united.com)
Payment Schedule
$250 Deposit is due with application (fully refundable until August 1st). Second payment of $750 is due August 15th. Final payment is due October 1. Land only price includes $20 surcharge to cover costs.
To sign up: Please send (1) the Application Form (click here), (2) a Deposit of $250 and/or your payment due, and (3) the signed Waiver of Liability Agreement to Carolyn DeVilbiss at 4508 Peacock Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 (put PVS Snowmass 2010 on the memo line).
For more info, call Carolyn or David DeVilbiss at 703-370-4865 or Carolyn.maurer@verizon.net.
See trip application for more information, cancellation policies and fees
The Mountain Chalet
The Snowmass Mountain Chalet is an independent lodge, managed on site. Each room has either 2 queen beds or 1 king bed. All rooms have: hair dryer, TV, small refrigerator, etc. The lodge has a nice lounge on the main floor with lots of chairs, game tables, fireplace, and has large windows overlooking the slopes. There is an elevator, exercise room, outdoor pool, hot tub and laundry facilities. A full breakfast is served family style each morning. A complimentary soup lunch is served from 12:00-1:30 PM. The lodge has no restaurant for dinner. However, the Snowmass Mall, on the level above, has many restaurants of all price levels; one can walk up some stairs or use the elevator at the end of the mall. Bus service stops for trips into Aspen town, to other Aspen ski areas, and to Glenwood Springs are nearby.
Trip Insurance
Trip insurance is available upon request for all group participants: price will be quoted for those wishing to purchase. The insurance provides coverage for accident, illness, injury, or death to attendee or immediate family member and will refund all perishable expenses associated with PVS Snowmass 2010 in these circumstances alone. Information about other travel insurance vendors and offers may be available upon inquiry.
Cancellation Policy and Fees*
*If it becomes necessary for you to cancel your trip, the trip leaders will try to minimize your losses although some fees are mandated by the airline, hotel and tour operator. All cancellations must be in writing. We strongly urge you to purchase trip insurance (see above). Name changes and itinerary changes may incur additional fees, especially after ticketing.
*Cancellation fees are as follows: Dates and costs are consistent with requirements and penalties imposed by vendors per contracted agreements. None prior to August 1; Aug. 1 to Oct. 15, $200; Oct.16 to
Nov. 14 $500; Nov. 15 to Nov. 29 $1450. Additional charges may apply, depending upon actual costs. After Nov. 29 no refund is likely.
*If you are a single participant requesting space on a PVS-endorsed ski trip, and your roommate cancels, you will be offered the choice of one of the following three options: 1) Helping the trip leader find a replacement trip participant who will fill the space vacated; or 2) Staying on the ski trip by paying the “single supplementâ€; or 3) Canceling from the ski trip and paying all currently due penalties.