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General Information
Check out a hassle-free outing for your youth group! The Ski Weekend for Youth at Montreat Conference Center offers grades 6-12 the perfect combination of adventure on the slopes, worship, and great fellowship. Your young people play…and we make all the arrangements. No worries! Learn more about ski conditions at Sugar Mountain!
Who comes to Youth Ski Weekend?
- groups with new leaders who haven’t made ski arrangements before
- groups with experienced leaders who know how much time and energy Montreat can save them
- groups who want to play and worship with other Presbyterian youth
- groups who want to come to Montreat with a mixed group of Junior Highs and Senior Highs
Schedule
Friday, February 13
- 3:00 PM Begin Check-in. (No dinner served)
- 7:00-9:00 PM Registration in Assembly Inn
- 8:00 PM Evening Worship, Upper Anderson
Saturday, February 14
- 6:30 AM Skiers Breakfast then depart for Sugar Mountain ; return 4 PM
- 7:00 AM Non-skier Breakfast
- 10:00 AM Non-skier Recreation Activity
- 12:30 PM Lunch
- 1:30 PM Afternoon has many possibilities for you; see “Activities for Non-skiers” section
- 6:00-7:00 PM Dinner
- 8:00 PM Evening Worship
- 8:30 PM Recreation & Mixers
- 10:45 PM Back Home Groups meet in rooms
Sunday, February 15
- 7:00 AM Breakfast (Early Breakfast and checkout available with advance notification for groups opting for extra day of skiing)
- 11:00 AM Checkout
Options for Skiers & Non-Skiers
TRANSPORTATION TO & FROM SKI RESORT
Transportation to Sugar Mountain is scenic, safe, and comfortable, aboard fully equipped 47-passenger coaches. Buses depart Montreat at 7 AM on Saturday. Upon arrival at Sugar Mountain, Montreat staff will assist skiers as they proceed directly to Equipment Rental and onto the slopes. Boxed lunches from Montreat will be provided. Skiers will turn in equipment and load buses at 4 PM to return to Montreat for dinner, evening worship, and mixers. Included in “Deluxe” Package; “a la carte” cost TBA.
ACTIVITIES FOR NON-SKIERS
Those choosing to stay in Montreat will participate in recreational events in the morning, and will have the afternoon free to explore the area on their own. Suggestions we provide may include: hiking, ice skating, a climbing gym, bowling, miniature golf, movies, shopping, museums, and a nature center. (Some off-site activities may cost extra.) It is recommended that groups agree ahead of time on an alternate activity for Saturday afternoon in the case of warm weather.
SNOW BOARDING
Snowboarders should sign up for the Montreat Package plus lift ticket, transportation to and from Sugar Mountain, snowboard rental, and snowboard lesson (if desired). YOU MUST BRING A CREDIT CARD TO SUGAR MOUNTAIN. You will be charged a $400 deposit for each snowboard at the time of rental. This deposit will be refunded when snowboard is returned. “A la carte” cost TBA.
SNOW TUBING
Tubers should sign up for the Montreat Package, plus transportation to and from Sugar Mountain, and arrange for a tubing session on their own through Sugar Mountain. Lift tickets not required, but there is a ticket price. Ticket purchased at Sugar – cost TBA.
SKI LESSONS
First time skiers are strongly encouraged to take a lesson. Included in “Deluxe” package; “a la carte” cost TBA.
SKI EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Sugar Mountain Resort’s rental shop staff will fit you with the right equipment to suit your ability and needs. Included in the “Deluxe” package; “a la carte” cost TBA.
SKI APPAREL
Layers are best. Thermal underwear bottoms are essential. A knitted hat will conserve 40% of the body’s heat. Good ski gloves are really worth the money, and eye protection is recommended. Feet do best in a thin sock liner covered by a single, thick boot sock. Water-resistant pants are suggested for beginner skiers, and especially for beginner snowboarders.
LIFT TICKETS
A lift ticket is required for skiing and snow boarding. Included in “Deluxe” package; “a la carte” cost TBA.
SKING ON SUNDAY
Montreat Conference Center does not make arrangements with the ski resort for Sunday skiing; but we will be happy to provide a skiers’ breakfast at 6:30 AM upon advance request.
CHOOSING OPTIONS
A “Ski Package Options” form will be sent with your registration confirmation. This will allow you to tell us what options you want to select for each person in your group. We will calculate your grand total at that time.
SKI SLOPE CONDITIONS
For quick and easy access to slope conditions at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, call 800.784.2768, or visit their website at www.skisugar.com.
SPECIAL HOUSING PACKAGES (limited availability; first come, first served)
Linens provided. There is no room service. Additional charges apply for single occupancy. No triple occupancy deductions.
- Assembly Inn: bathrooms either private or connecting with only one other room; meals at Inn.
- Winsborough: one minute walk from Assembly Inn, across Lake Susan; many connecting baths; meals at Inn.
- Glen Rock Inn: one minute walk from Assembly Inn; mostly connecting baths; meals at Inn.
Ski Packages
- Deluxe Ski Package (age 11 and up) Assembly Inn $275; Glen Rock Inn & Winsborough $255: (includes double occupancy room for Friday and Saturday nights, meals from Saturday breakfast – Sunday breakfast including a box lunch for skiers, program fee, Saturday lift ticket, advance equipment rental, ski lesson, and transportation to and from Sugar Mountain). No changes will be made to the Deluxe Package price other than the single occupancy adjustments. Persons bringing their own equipment, not wanting the lesson, tubers, or snowboarders should choose the “Montreat Package” below.
- Montreat Package (age 11 and up) Assembly Inn $195, Glen Rock Inn & Winsborough $175: (includes double occupancy room for Friday and Saturday nights, meals from Saturday breakfast – Sunday breakfast including a box lunch to take to the slopes, program fee). Any additional “a la carte” items listed below may be added using the Ski Package Options Form which you will receive with your registration confirmation. Among these options are: lift tickets, ride on a charter bus to Sugar Mountain, ski equipment rental, snowboard rental, and lessons for skiing/snowboarding. The Ski Package Options Form computes exact charges.
- Commuter Package (age 11 and up) $175 (includes program fee, a ski lift ticket for Saturday, advance ski equipment rental, ski lesson) No deductions will be made to the Commuter Package price. Transportation is not included. Persons bringing their own equipment and/or not wanting the lesson should make arrangements with Sugar Mountain Resort directly.
Registration Information
Conference begins Friday, February 13, with registration 7-9 PM, Assembly Inn Lobby. Conference ends Sunday, February 15, following breakfast.
- Register online
- Download registration information (available at a later date)
A deposit of $175 per person will be required for each participant.
Scholarships are available for this conference.
Questions? Contact the registrar at 800-572-2257, ext. 335 or email susieb[at]montreat.org.
If you would like conference information mailed to you via U.S. mail, please email carolo[at]montreat.org.
Child Care
Group leaders’ children are welcome to join the group for the Youth Ski Weekend; however, there is no childcare offered by Montreat Conference Center. Sugar Mountain Ski Resort offers special ski rates for children under 12 as well as the “Sugar Bear Ski School,” a supervised ski program for children ages 5 to 10, and a nursery for young non-skiers. At Montreat Conference Center, children under five stay and eat free in the room with two adults. Children 5-10 stay free but pay half-price for meals.
Refund Policy
Cancellations received in writing 30 days before the conference begins are charged a $40 cancellation fee per person. Within 30 days, the cancellation fee is $80 per person, and within 7 days before the conference there is no refund . In the case of severe winter weather causing conference to be cancelled, we will give a full refund. In the case of warm weather that closes Sugar Mountain’s ski slopes, we will refund ski costs only; room, board, and program fee will not be refunded. Plan to join non-skiers for a morning of recreation. Remember to discuss afternoon possibilities with your group ahead of time.
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