YOUTH SKI + SNOWBOARD PROGRAM
⚠️THIS PROGRAM IS NOW IN WAITLIST STATUS⚠️
Due to unprecedented low registration numbers, we are suspending registration effective immediately
Currently we have enough participants for one bus
We encourage you to sign up on the waiting list which will be open until Fri, Nov. 22, 2024
If we get 40 or more students signed up for the waitlist, then we can add them to the program
⬇️ Scroll Down for the Waitlist Sign-up ⬇️
**You must log into your account in order to be added to the waitlist**
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 cafeteria
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.
REGISTER FOR WAITLIST
Skibus Program Registration Fee $309/student
(You will not be charged until you are admitted)
Fee pays for round-trip transportation, coaching, and supervision
HR Middle School Pick-up Location Waitlist
WyEast Middle School Pick-up Location Waitlist
**You must log into your account in order to be added to the waitlist**
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