Potomac Valley Skiers

2012 Snowmass Trip
Wednesday, January 18 - Wednesday, January 25

Trip Details:

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 website at www.mountainchalet.com The total package is: United Airlines from Dulles to Denver and Denver to Aspen and return 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 breakfast; 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 parties. Trip insurance is available as an option and is highly suggested (see application). 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 .


Costs:

Full Snowmass Package* $2040

Land only* subtract $ 534

Single Supplement add $ 890

Non-skiers subtract $260

For sixth ski day add $ 45/day**

**There is no senior pass being offered this year for short holidays. For members wishing longer stays, we will inquire about special rates.


Airline Schedule:

Information shown below is subject to changes by United Airlines

Jan. 18: United flight #427 at 10:00 AM Dulles to Denver (arrive at 11:59 AM) then flight #5363 at 1:00 PM to Aspen (arrive at 1:44 PM).

Jan. 25: United flight #5595 at 8:20 AM Aspen to Denver (arrive at 9:15 AM) then flight #902 at 10:25 AM to Dulles (arrive at 3:33 PM).

Check United Airlines website for baggage requirements and fees ( www.united.com ).


Payment Schedule:

$300 deposit is due with application (fully refundable until August 1st). Second payment of $750 is due Aug. 15th. Final payment is due October 1. Land only price includes a $25 surcharge to cover costs.

To sign up:

Please send
(1) the Application form and signed Waiver of Liability Agreement (click here to view and print).
(2) a Deposit of $300 per person and/or your payment due to:
Carolyn DeVilbiss at 4508 Peacock Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 (put PVS Snowmass 2012 on the memo line).

For more info, call Carolyn DeVilbiss at 703-370-4865: email at Carolyn.maurer@verizon.net or Sharon Mulholland at 301-330-2953: email at shank@mris.com.

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 are nearby for trips into Aspen town, to other Aspen ski areas, and to Glenwood Springs

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 eligible expenses associated with PVS Snowmass 2012 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:

Dates and costs are consistent with requirements and penalties imposed by vendors per contracted agreements.
Additional charges may apply, depending upon actual costs.

None prior to August 1
Aug. 1 to Nov. 8 $200; Nov. 9 to Dec. 10 $500 (+cost of air if already ticketed).
After Dec. 10 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 supplement”, or
3) Cancelling from the ski trip and paying all currently due penalties.

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