GODDARD SKI CLUB TRIP APPLICATION
Snowbird Utah January 1-8, 2012
$1250/per person based on double occupancy
http://gewa.gsfc.nasa.gov/clubs/ski/
Please complete all information, print, sign and submit a trip deposit check (payable to "Goddard Ski Club") to the Trip Leader: Tom Johnson, 848 Wilson Road, Arnold MD 21012
Each individual must submit a separate application form (combined checks are acceptable).
Name (first,middle, last): ______(EXACTLY as on photo ID)
Date of Birth (month, day, year):______
Street Address: ______
City, State, Zip Code: ______
Home Phone: ______Work Phone: ______
E-Mail Address: ______
Age: 5 or under_____ 6-12_____ 13-17_____ 18-64_____ 65 or over_____
Male______Female______Smoking______Non-smoking______
Sharing room with______Need roommate assigned______
Sharing condo with______
Emergency Contact (person not on trip): ______
Relationship:______
Home Phone: ______Work Phone: ______
Medical Conditions: ______
Medical or Drug Allergies:______
Medical/Health Insurance Company: ______
Policy No.______Phone No.______
IMPORTANT TRIP POLICIES
All trip participants must be current members of the Goddard Ski Club. For membership details, visit the Club website http://gewa.gsfc.nasa.gov/clubs/ski or contact the Trip Leader.
Lodging rates are based on double occupancy per bedroom. If you do not have a roommate, the Trip Leader will endeavor to assign you one. If the Trip Leader is not successful in finding a roommate of the same gender, you may pay the increased single room rate or cancel with a refund. The refund amount depends upon the cancellation date and the trip contract provisions (ask Trip Leader for details).
Reservations are accepted on a first-come basis and require deposits. All payments must be made on schedule. This trip requires a $250 per person by October 29, and a final payment by November 29. If (very unlikely) airline applies fuel surcharges or increases fees, these will be added to the final trip payment. Refunds for cancellation will only be made after trip completion and to the extent that the Goddard Ski Club is able to recover cancellation expenses. If you have an injury, illness, or other reason for cancellation from the trip, the Trip Leader will attempt to find a replacement, but you are fully responsible for any costs incurred by the Goddard Ski Club.
Each trip participant is personally and solely responsible to ensure that he/she is physically able to ski under the prevailing conditions and that his/her ski equipment is properly maintained. Trip cancellation insurance is NOT provided by the Goddard Ski Club, but is recommended. The Goddard Ski Club, its officers, trip leaders, and members are not liable for personal injury, death, or property damages involving participants on any Goddard Ski Club trip.
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE TRIP POLICIES.
Signature______Date______
Additional Trip Information
(http://www.snowbird.com/about/index.html)
#1 in North America - Snowbird and Alta were named the No. 1 ski resort in North America in 2008 by Outside Magazine.
Accessibility - Snowbird is 29 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport with more than 600 daily non-stop flights from most major U.S. cities and 25 miles from downtown Salt Lake City. Snowbird is a scenic 45-minute drive from the airport, making same-day skiing and flying a reality.
Transportation - Getting to the Bird is easy. A private bus will take us from Salt Lake City International Airport to Snowbird’s front door. Once at Snowbird, the only transportation needed is a pair of skis or a snowboard – the Tram and chairs provide the rest. If you travel separately from the main group there is a $20 supplement for round trip ground transportation.
Lifts - One Aerial Tram, 10 chairlifts including four high-speed detachable quads and six doubles, North America’s only skier tunnel and two surface lifts. Most lifts run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Chickadee, which is open until 8:30 p.m. for night skiing on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Runs - 85
Acreage - 2,500 acres.
Terrain - 27 percent beginner, 38 percent intermediate, 35 percent advanced/expert.
Snowfall - Snowbird averages approximately 500 inches of low-density, “dry” Utah powder annually. Thanks to ideal geography and a phenomenon called Lake Effect, Little Cottonwood Canyon powder is known worldwide.
Location - Snowbird, Utah is in the heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Little Cottonwood Canyon, one mile down canyon from Alta.
Elevation - Top of resort is 11,000-foot Hidden Peak, lowest point on the mountain is bottom of Baby Thunder chairlift at 7,760 feet. The 125-person Aerial Tram covers 2,900 vertical feet in approximately eight minutes.
Longest Run - Chip’s Run, 2.5 miles.
Longest Descent - Gad Valley, 3.5 miles.
Mountain School - Snowbird’s Mountain School offers a plethora of instruction from class lessons to women’s ski and snowboard camps.
Season - Utah’s longest ski and snowboard season, mid-November through mid-May (conditions permitting).
Other Activities - In addition to world-renowned skiing and snowboarding, Snowbird offers snowmobiling, snowshoe tours and an avalanche rescue training center.
Restaurants - 15 serving everything from fine dining to burgers and beers.
Bars & Lounges - Five
Spa - The luxurious Cliff Spa on the top two floors of the Cliff Lodge offers a full complement of services provided by a staff of 40 trained massage therapists, facialists and other specialists. Treatments include stone massage, aromatherapy and hair care.
Shopping - No trip is complete without souvenirs and Snowbird has plenty of choices. From Dick Bass’s handpicked items at Marco Polo to Snowbird logo hats and T-shirts at Wings, shopping is plentiful at the Bird.
Lodging – The Cliff Lodge and Spa
Originally built in 1973 by the Gaylord family, the Cliff Lodge has since doubled in size and increased dramatically in amenities and services since it was purchased by Snowbird Owner Dick Bass. Offering three restaurants, two lounges, two swimming pools, four hot tubs, extensive meeting space and Snowbird’s only ski-out, ski-in accessibility, the Cliff Lodge is the flagship of the four lodging properties at the resort.
Guests of the Cliff Lodge don’t have to worry about toting their gear back to their room as each room and unit is assigned a convenient indoor locker in the Level 1 locker room. Lockers includes boot dryers, shelves and plenty of space for your skis and snowboard.
The Cliff Lodge dining options include the romantic Aerie Restaurant on the 10th floor with an attached lounge and Sushi Bar featuring live music twice a week during the winter. El Chanate features exceptional Mexican food and the state’s largest tequila selection in the El Chanate Cantina. The Atrium Restaurant sits at the base of the 11-story glass wall offering breathtaking views of the mountain as well as a buffet lunch and breakfast offerings.
The hotel guest pool and three hot tubs are located outdoors on Level 3 and are heated year round. Hours for the hotel guest pool are 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
The Cliff Lodge also offers free high-speed wireless internet throughout the property, a business center, a ski shop with full rental facilities, concierge and entertainment throughout the winter.
Room Service, Telephone Wake-Up Service, Safe Deposit Boxes(available at the front desk), Bell and Valet Service, Health and Beauty Spa, Ski Rental and Repair Shop, Laundry Facility, Retail Shops, Complimentary Guest Ski Lockers, Complimentary USA Today Newspapers.
Included in each Cliff Lodge room: Hairdryer, coffee maker, small refrigerator, iron and ironing board.
The following website contains additional information about the Cliff Lodge and Spa: (http://www.snowbird.com/lodging/clifflodge.html)
Lift Tickets - A 6 day Snowbird lift ticket is provided. An upgrade to include Alta for 6 days is available for $110.
Flight Information
DEPARTURE: IAD-SLC UnitedAirlines 0645 01/01/2012
RETURN: SLC-ORD UnitedAirlines 6227 01/08/2012 -- ORD-IAD UnitedAirlines 0514
BREAKFAST – A full buffet breakfast at the Aerie on the 10th floor of the Cliff Lodge can be purchased in advance for $16 (includes all taxes and gratuities)