March 2-9, 2024
$2,575

Listed price includes round-trip air

An IKON Trip with a Lift ticket available as an additional option

With its impressive terrain ranging from wide-open groomers to playful glades and gullies to steep, backcountry-like runs, Snowmass is a favorite for skiers and snowboarders of all levels and terrain preferences.  Offering a ton of terrain for the intermediate skier, the blue cruisers at Snowmass are meticulously manicured every night (and some are groomed at noon every day).  Challenge-seekers can test themselves in high-alpine bowls with steep pitches and cliffs, tight trees to navigate, and fresh powder throughout the more than 3,300 acres of skiable terrain at Snowmass.

Pandora's - New Terrain at Aspen Mountain

Although we're staying at Snowmass, you might want to ski a day or more at one of the other three resorts that are all reachable with the free bus system: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk.  You might want to check out the new Pandora's terrain at Aspen Mountain that's scheduled to open this winter:  Beginning in the 2023-2024 season, the area, which has been skied by a small number of people for years, will now be accessed via a high-speed quad and will include 1,220 vertical feet of groomed trails and glades ranging from intermediate to advanced terrain (plus an extension of favorite expert runs such as Walsh’s, Kristi, Hyrup’s). This will be Aspen Mountain’s first significant addition since the opening of the Silver Queen Gondola in December of 1985. Click the link to read all about it!

Our trip includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) in deluxe hotel rooms at the slopeside Stonebridge Inn with daily breakfast buffet, round-trip air from Washington to Denver (details below), and ground transfers.  Baggage handling is included.

Stonebridge Inn

Selected three years in a row as one of the 50 Top Ski Resort Hotels in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, the Stonebridge Inn offers comfortable, modern hotel rooms in the style of a rustic lodge.  Located in the heart of Snowmass Village, just steps from the slopes and within walking distance to the Snowmass Base Village, it offers an intimate alpine escape, framed by aspen groves and the 14,000-foot peaks of the Rockies.  The hotel's Artisan Restaurant is one of Snowmass Village’s premier dining experiences.  Cozy up by the fire in the lounge, relax at the bar, or sit down to one of the finest dining experiences in Snowmass.  Experience the convenience of a ski resort in the atmosphere of a boutique hotel.

Hotel amenities include a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, fitness room, sauna, Internet access, on-site laundry facilities, and a ski locker room.  Complimentary shuttles are available to take us around the village.

Queen/Queen Room

Our Q/Q rooms feature extensive amenities including mini refrigerators, coffee makers, and hair dryers.

Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,550 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

Ikon Pass Benefits:  If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, an Ikon Pass may be a better value than the available group lift tickets (see below); it may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer.

• A Full Ikon Pass gives you 7 days at Aspen/Snowmass.
• An Ikon Base Pass has no benefits at Aspen/Snowmass.
• An Ikon Base Plus Pass gives you 5 days at Aspen/Snowmass.

Ikon Passes must be individually purchased (not through the club).  You may purchase Ikon Passes directly from Ikon, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

Ikon Lift Reservations:  Skiers using an Ikon Pass will be required to make reservations for their ski days by logging into their Ikon Pass account at ikonpass.com.  You should make your reservations as soon as you sign up for the trip as daily space is limited and could sell out. 

On July 27th, Aspen-Snowmass announced that Ikon reservations will become available on August 1st, 2023:

Aspen Snowmass Reservation Policy

• Ikon Passholders must make reservations for the specific dates they plan to ski/snowboard at Aspen Snowmass.
• Reservations can be made, cancelled, or modified through My Account on ikonpass.com.
• Reservations can be made same day.
• Reservations can be cancelled before 9am MST same day.
• Reservations are non-transferable.  
• Ikon Base Plus Passholders are not able to make reservations at Aspen Snowmass during blackout dates which include:
• • Dec 26, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
  • Jan 13, 2024 - Jan 14, 2024
  • Feb 17, 2024 - Feb 18, 2024
    
• Reservation days are contingent on how many remaining days the passholder has available at Aspen Snowmass.

If you'll be using an Ikon Pass, we must provide your pass number to the resort so that it counts towards our group lift ticket minimum purchase requirements.  Please enter your Ikon Pass number into your membership profile before registering for the trip, or provide it to the trip leader if you purchase (or renew) your pass subsequent to signing up.

Group Lift Tickets:   Group lift tickets are available as an extra-cost option for skiers without an Ikon Pass:

The lift tickets are good at all four area resorts: Snowmass, Aspen, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk.  The one-day tickets are for Ikon Base Plus Pass holders who wish to ski all six days.

Air Schedule (Subject to Change): 

Flights on Southwest Airlines (bags fly free!)

Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning August 1.

Payment Schedule: 

We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Christina Anderson, 5502 Maplefield Place, Alexandria, VA  22310.   Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to one of the trip leaders (or to Christina) at a club meeting.

Trip Leaders:

Dave Olsen
pscracer@yahoo.com

(301) 579-2749 (h)
(301) 807-0918 (c)

Jim Riordan
celticlad96@comcast.net

(703) 379-2053 (h)
(703) 309-4147 (c)