We've had an incredible start to the winter season, Skiwolves, and our third ski trip of the season will take us to Belleayre Mountain on Saturday, December 1st. Consistent and prolonged cold temps have allowed mountains across the Northeast to get more snowmaking in than normal at this point, which will allow for more open terrain, including terrain for beginners and first timers. More info below.
We'll be leaving campus at 5:15am after meeting at the SAC Loop at 5:00. As usual, we'll be stopping for breakfast on the way, having lunch at the mountain and stopping for dinner on the way back to campus. Expect to return to Stony Brook around 9pm.
Early season conditions will exist, meaning open terrain may have active snowmaking or thin cover. Belleayre is opening more terrain every day snowmaking temperatures permit, so expect more trails to be open than there are right now. Beginner/green circle terrain will be open, so if you are new to the sport, we finally have a trip for you!
For those without adequate gear, the club is offers waterproof and insulated jacket and snowpant rentals, as well as helmet rentals, all for a nominal charge. Keeping warm and dry is an essential part of enjoying a day on the slopes, especially for only a few bucks.
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Pricing for the trip is as follows:
$45 for a lift ticket and transportation.
Rental equipment adds $31.
90 min. Group Lesson adds $16
Signups are limited to the first 36 people. Last year we had nearly 50 signups for our trip the first weekend of December, so act fast if you want a spot!
Grad Student, Alumni and Non-Student pricing adds $6, since we are unable to apply the subsidy we receive from the Undergraduate Student Government to non-undergrads. You are still able to receive the same discounted group rate on your lift ticket, rentals and/or lessons, just without the USG subsidy.
If you have a Belleayre season pass, travel to and from the mountain is only $15. Belleayre and the club have teamed up this year to offer a heavily discounted Ski3 Season Pass, valid every day of the season at Belleayre, Gore and Whiteface Mountains. Normally this pass would run you $499, but purchase through us for just $299. Visit http://www.ski3collegeclub.com and use code 18STONYBROOK19 for the discount. This is a great option if you plan to get out on the slopes a few times this winter, and the club will be offering at least one more trip to Belleayre this season.
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As always, don't hesitate to shoot us an email with any and all questions - sbuskiclub@gmail.com
We hope to see you on the slopes!