Northstar Ski Bus 2022
Hi all, I wanted to put all the (known) information about this year’s ski bus program in one place. Please let me know if you have any other questions and we’ll append this doc.
Overview
- 6 week program, we’ll ski Wednesdays Jan 5th through Feb 9th
- Bus will arrive Northstar ~12:45 and we’ll depart ASAP
- Ski at Stevens Pass until ~6pm, or more pending parent approval
- Bus will arrive back at Northstar ~8:30pm
Ski Day Schedule
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12:40pm - 1:15
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Collect gear and load the bus
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1:15 - 3:15
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Drive to Stevens (encourage kids to do some homework)
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3:15 - 4:00
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Unload, Don ski gear, make your way to the hill, visit ticket booth if needed
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4:00 - ~6:00
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Ski lessons or free ski for the more advanced skiers
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6:00 - 6:30
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Load up the bus
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6:30 - ~8:30pm
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Return to Northstar for parent pick-up
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Bus Fare & Sign-Up
I'm still waiting for some info on how to handle the NAC funds. As soon as I find out, I’ll create a sign up sheet to purchase tickets.
The cost per person for all six weeks will range from:
- $149 per person if we have 50 people
- $187 per person if we have 40 people
- $250 per person if we have 30 people
Ski Lessons
Wednesday Night Shred Sessions - I have an email out to Stevens about adding some slots to the ski session.
🔻Quick reminder that even getting on and off the chairlift can be scary and dangerous for a new skier. Ski lessons are required for those who cannot load/unload the chairlift unassisted.
Lift Tickets
There are a couple options for lift tickets. My family will try out night skiing tickets unless we find that we can be ready to ride well before the night start time of 4pm.
- Full-Day Tickets - Tickets can be purchased separately, or as a pack of 6.
- Night Tickets - Night tickets can be purchased at the window or online in advance.
Gear Rental
Renting gear locally, then carrying it on the bus will be best. Since our time on the hill is limited, I would hate for people to spend it in the rental shop!
- Sturdevants Ski Mart (Bellevue) - Offers both rentals or purchase and trade-ins of used gear. Our family has been buying used and trading in for several years now, we’ll do that again this year.
- Edge & Spoke (Redmond) - Renting can be a great option for these fast growing kids!
Other Considerations
- In order to save time getting on the bus, please have kids wear their base-layer to school.
- Helmets are strongly encouraged!
- Head-lamps or other lights are great for seeing, and being seen.
Northstar Middle School