Be there no later than 10:45am so that we have everyone together and ready to go.
The buses will be leaving with or without you shortly after 11AM so don't be late!!
Luggage
*Please pack lightly so we can fit everything under the bus
Each person is restricted to:
1 small carry-on bag,
1 suitcase to go under the bus
1 set skis/snowboard w/ boots
Please put all liquid items (Shampoo, toothpaste, lotions, KY, etc…) in Ziploc Bags!! Don't ruin yours and everyone else's stuff!!
Things to pack
Your State ID
Movies for Bus and condo
Playing Cards
Bathing suit!! Or not…if that's your thing!
Sun block lotion/chapstick
Favorite frosty beverage
Coolers (No styrofoam coolers –only hard plastic)
Extra Contacts (Its really dry up in the mountains!)
Travel pillow
Hand wipes or hand-sani (let's stay healthy!)
Ski Lock
Money for food on the bus and at the resort
Money for to tip the drivers - $1 / driver (there are generally 6 drivers, 3 out, 3 back)
Emergency credit card
Health insurance card
Things NOT to bring on to buses
Kegs
Glass containers
Explosives, fuel, firearms, ammunition etc.
Bus Rules
The DRIVER is in charge of BUS LEADER
The BUS LEADER is in charge of YOU!
Above all, LISTEN TO and RESPECT the Driver! Once you get on the road, they're in charge! Mess with them or be rude to them and suffer the consequences.
TheBUS LEADER is the only one to communicate w/ DRIVER!
If you have requests regarding movies, food, temperature, etc., tell them, DO NOT SHOUT them, TO THE BUS LEADER… NOT the Driver.
**If 55 people are shouting rudely to "turn down TV!" "turn up TV!" "turn music ON!" "stop for food!" "the bathroom smells!" "it's too hot!" "I'm cold!" etc…. chances are the Driver will get nutty (understandably so!) and decide to turn off the TV for good, or stop when they feel like it. They know how to drive the bus, so let them. Most will be gracious enough to respect your requests if you do it the right way…. VIA THE BUS LEADER!
NO SMOKING ON THE BUS! This means no smoking anywhere on the bus or in the bathrooms. If the driver thinks you are smoking you will be thrown off the bus and made to find your own way home - happy trails.
NO #2 IN BUS BATHROOM!
Whatever you put in there stays with you the whole trip (out and back). Be sure you don't put any trash down the toilet!! It will clog and you will have no toilet at all!!
**In emergency situations, tell the Bus Leader that you need to make a restroom stop- the Drivers are happy to honor this request!
NO PUKING ON THE BUS!!!!!
Again, it will make the long ride even LONGER if it smells like PUKE!
Be responsible and use the trash bag if you absolutely must barf! But just DON'T PUKE in the first place!!!!
**You don't want to be known as the "kid that puked 2 hours out of town" for the rest of the trip/the rest of your ski & snowboard club tenure!
NO KEGS! NO GLASS!
Only beverage cans and plastic bottles are allowed on the bus!
Throw cans and bottles in the ample trash bags provided- NOT THE FLOOR!
**Plan ahead and share coolers with friends.
NO STYROFOAM COOLERS!
Only hard plastic coolers! They will be a walkway in the aisle- styrofoam will break and leak for sure!
DON'T BE A JERK AT STOPS!
Examples of things that are jerky and will piss everybody off - Stealing, vandalism, pissing off truckers or locals, fighting, taking forever when everybody else is waiting for you, doing illicit things in public. You get the idea, don't be a jerk!
**With your help and cooperation in these areas, we hope to you and the drivers an enjoyable ride! Tour staff thanks you in advance for your help in keeping BUSES CLEAN and DRIVERS HAPPY! You are the key in making the bus ride a SUCCESS!**
For those of you taking your own transportation
Check-in will be from 3pm through 8pm
Warning!! Arriving early may result in a longer check-in process. Take your time getting to Snowmass if you are early! if you are late, check-in will be moved to a 24 hour location after 8pm. Directions and further instructions about check-in after 8pm will be posted at the front door of the Lifestylez check-in Center.
The address of the place we are staying is:
Laurelwood Condominiums
640 Carriage Way
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
@ Aspen/Snowmass
Condo Information
Respect
You are staying at deluxe condos with other paying guests who are probably NOT college students. They paid for the place just like you did so use good judgment in respect to noise levels and your activities. If someone asks you to keep it down, respect thier right to peace and quiet and be nice.
We know that the condo manager is rather conservative and has low tolerance for troublemakers.
This being understood:
If you are disturbing other guests - at their discretion the condo management will do the following:
Have you fined or jailed for noise violations, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, public intox.
Throw your room group out of the condo complex (at which point you are on your own).
Throw us all out
Notify the OU judiciaries - which may result in probation or expulsion.
Binders
The binders you receive for the condo room have maps - keys - shuttle schedules - and resort info. Please consult the binders before you call the front desk. All keys must be placed back in the binder and dropped off at the front desk at checkout.
Quiet hours
10PM
Pool and hot tub
Closed at 9:45PM - absolutely no glass - no food - no drink
Smoking
No Smoking in building
Fireplaces
Each condo has a fireplace - please be responsible in your use of the fireplace, use the grills and don't overload the hearth.
Cleaning up the Condo
When you leave - your condo should be the way it was when you found it.
Please leave the dishes in the dishwasher running, pick up after yourself, take out your trash, strip the beds.
Shuttle
There will be free shuttles to take you from Snowmass to any of the three other resorts. (Buttermillk, Highlands, Aspen)
Lost Keys
DON'T LOSE THEM.
Ski Resort Information
It's all about respect - Be good to the mountain and it will be good to you!
*NOTE: Stealing ski / snowboarding equipment is GRAND LARCENY which carries a minimum sentence of no less than one year in federal prison. If there is suspicion that you have been involved with the theft of equipment - you will be referred to the local law enforcement and will forfeit your ride home - no questions asked.
Lifts are open from 9am - 4pm
Drinking Age
The drinking age in Colorado is 21. If you are under - and you drink - you take the risk - nuff said.
*Ski / Ride Responsibly - Keep in mind - you may be legally and financially liable if you cause an accident.
National Ski Patrol Responsibility Code
Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
Ski Rentals
Four Mountain Sports
D&E Ski and Snowboard Shop and D&E Women, on the Snowmass Village Mall:
In the heart of the mall across from the Stew Pot restaurant.
970-923-2337 Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
You can call ahead or rent once you get to Snowmass. The discount should be valid for either.
