YOUTH SKI + SNOWBOARD PROGRAM
⚠️❄️ SKIBUS CANCELATION PROTOCOLS ❄️⚠️
CANCELATION POLICY
Mt Hood Meadows Cancels Ski Operations = Skibus is also Canceled
Hood River County School District Cancels After School Activities = Skibus is NOT Canceled
COMMUNICATION
Notice will be posted on this website
Coaches will be notified
Head Coach will email all families
CANCELATIONS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
If there are cancellations due to weather, we will make up a maximum of one session
Note: Mt Hood Meadows allows you to claim unused ski passes at later dates
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 Extended to Dec 20th
⚠️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 iS CLOSED
If you have any questions contact the Recreation Department at 541-386-2055 or email Jaime Rivera
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 CLOSED
WyEast Middle School Pick-up Location CLOSED
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
Visit our Financial Assistance page CLOSED
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