Snowbird/Alta are known for having the best, lightest, and most powder in the the US. Per Forbes, “The terrain at Alta and Snowbird is that against which all others are measured. This place has a lot of powder days. The snow is dependable and comes in a density that’s user friendly, like a stiff dollop of whipped milk on a cappuccino…We can’t stress enough how awesome the skiing is here”. Add to that a 4-hour non-stop flight into Salt Lake City, the short ride to the renowned Cliff Lodge, and our trip during President’s Week (thus minimizing days off work or school), and it promises to be an awesome trip.
SKIING/BOARDING:
Snowbird and Alta get 500-600 inches average snowfall. The resorts are interconnected via lift and offer a massive 5100 acres of skiing, with an accent on intermediate and advanced terrain. At Snowbird, the terrain is 27% Beginner/38% Intermediate/35% Advanced runs. SNOWBIRD Trail Map. Alta is 15% Beginner/30% Intermediate/55% Advanced runs. ALTA Trail Map. Snowboarding is welcomed at Snowbird, but not at Alta. Alta offers great Nordic skiing.
LODGING:
We stay at the Cliff Lodge and Spa, one of N. America’s most iconic ski lodges. It is perched slopeside at Snowbird, and enjoys ski-in/ski-out access, and walking distance to the pedestrian village. It houses the world-class Cliff Spa, a fitness center, heated outdoor pool and hot tubs, and dining. Whichever side you face, you will have awe-inspiring views of the mountain or canyon below. THE CLIFF LODGE AND SPA
LIFT TICKET OPTIONS:
The Club package includes a 6-day lift pass for Snowbird and Alta. Snowbird and Alta are on the IKON Pass along with all other Club destinations in North America this season.
If you buy IKON Pass, carefully consider the type of pass as they have differing restrictions, non-refundable and non-transferrable. Only the top-level “IKON PASS” allows skiing the full week at Snowbird as Feb 20 is a black-out date on the “IKON Base Pass”. If you have IKON Pass, the package price for this trip will be discounted by $400 plus you receive a gift card of $286 usable at all Snowbird-owned facilities. IKON PASS.
PACKAGE PRICE:
PACKAGE PRICE: $2700 per person double occupancy (land only). Includes 7 nights lodging; daily breakfast, a welcome reception, group dinner and a 6-Day adult lift for Snowbird and Alta. Excludes RT airfare to Salt Lake City and ground transfers. Ground transfers are about $100 RT from SLC to Cliff Lodge (40 minutes) on Canyon Transport. Children are welcome on the trip and special discounts are available on request.
OPTIONS:
No Lift Package (IKON Pass holders): $2,300
Single supplement: +$1,600 (if available).
Equipment Rental: Available from Cliff Sports with a 20% Club discount. Cliff Sports Ski Rental
APPLICATION:
PAYMENTS:
Deposit: $1,500 due with application to confirm space. Balance due Nov. 15. You can make one check for trip and dues payable to: Fund & Bank Staff Ski Club. Mail to: Van Pulley, 1237 Providence Terrace, McLean, VA 22101
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Before Nov 1, $500 penalty. From Nov 1, no refund unless substitute found. Club assists in finding a substitute.
TRIP LEADER:
VAN PULLEY 202-468-8997; vtpulley1@hotmail.com