YOUTH SKI + SNOWBOARD PROGRAM
⚠️REGISTRATION HAS RE-OPENED⚠️
We were able to get enough students signed up for the waitlist to add another bus!
We now have another 20 spots available on a first-come-first-serve basis
** Late fees have been removed to encourage as many sign-ups as possible **
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SKI + SNOWBOARD BUS🏂🚌
This program is managed by Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation District
Frequently Asked Questions English / Spanish
Who can sign up
Middle school students (6-8th grade) / All levels and riders are welcome / Student must be well-behaved
About the program: There are no races or timed events in this program. The Youth Ski + Snowboard Program is a supervised trip to the mountain for fun, fresh air, and exercise. Students have three check-ins, a coach is always in the lodge, they are required to ride/ski in groups, and there are adults on the ski hill. Many students have learned to ski and/or snowboard through this program. There are six skiing/riding dates included in this program.
Purpose: This program creates the opportunity to make skiing and/or snowboarding a healthy lifestyle choice
Tentative Dates: Jan 9th - Feb 13th / Days: Thursdays / Time: Bus leaves after school and returns around 9 pm
Pickup Locations: Hood River Middle School + WyEast Middle School / Destination: Mt Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Transportation plan: Bus Company transports students and Volunteer Parents transport the ski/snowboard equipment
IMPORTANT DATES
Early Bird Registration Opens: September 3rd (5 PM)
Late Registration begins: November 15th (5 PM) / Add $50.00 Late fee
Registration Closes: Mon, Dec 2nd
⚠️Mandatory Parent Meetings: Attendance is required in order for your child to participate
Tuesday, Nov. 12th / 6- 7 pm / Location: Westside Elementary cafeteria
Monday, Dec. 9th / 6- 7 pm / Location: ** Westside Elementary School library space **
Tentative First Day of Skiing/Riding Thursday, January 9th
Tentative Last Day of Skiing/Riding Thursday, February 13th
EQUIPMENT + LESSONS + PASSES
Gear, equipment and ski passes: these are the responsibility of each participant, but we will be providing some options for rentals and passes below from Mt Hood Meadows
Know how to ski/snowboard and already have your Mt Hood Meadows Ski Pass? Great! Register for the Ski + Snowboard Program to take advantage of the transportation, coaching/supervision and ski/ride with your classmates!
Interested in Purchasing Rentals/Lessons/Ski Passes through Mt Hood Meadows? After you register you will receive an email with a special link that will give you access to special pricing.
REGISTRATION HAS RE-OPENED
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Skibus Program Registration Fee $309/student
** Late fees have been removed to encourage as many sign-ups as possible **
Fee pays for round-trip transportation, coaching, and supervision
HR Middle School Pick-up Location
WyEast Middle School Pick-up Location
REFUNDS
We do not offer refunds for this program if there are cancellations due to inclement weather
If there are cancellations due to weather, we will make up a maximum of one session
Note: Meadows allows you to claim unused ski passes at later dates
Financial Assistance
MEADOWS SKI PACKAGES
⚠️ SKI PACKAGES ARE NOW AVAILABLE ⚠️
Mt Hood Meadows Account Sign-in
*Special code required (this will be sent to your email on file)
Lesson $ 165.00
Add Night Lift $ 42.00
Add Rental $ 84.00
Lift Only $ 159.00
Lift/Rental $ 205.00
Rental $ 159.00
Add Gear Check $ 12.00
IMPORTANT FORMS + LINKS
*Volunteer Parents are needed to help transport equipment to the ski resort as well as other tasks as needed
Mt Hood Meadows Account Sign-in
Meadows Minor Consent Form (only for students taking lessons) Spanish / English
Student Code of Conduct Form: Spanish / English
QUESTIONS
For Skibus-specific questions contact Head Coach, Jennifer Wilson
CONTACT HOOD RIVER VALLEY PARKS + RECREATION DISTRICT
For help with registration, payments, or financial assistance
Jaime Rivera, Recreation Supervisor
Gio Magana-Rivera, Recreation Assistant
Recreation phone #: (541) 386-2055