For certain trips or special events, due to volume-discount pricing, we regret we cannot offer refunds/cancellations as per our normal policy. Purchases are non-refundable and non-transferrable between dates/times. Where this is the case, we display the exception prominently before and during the booking process. Please book your selection carefully!
We will distribute all tickets and rental equipment upon our arrival at the mountain. You do not have to be fit for equipment in the city.
In New York, we have two pick-up locations: downtown is 4th Avenue and 14th Street at Union Square South (in front of Walgreen’s); uptown is 7th Avenue and Broadway in front of the Victory Theatre. Both are accessible by subways or a short cab ride. Please check the individual trip detail page for times.
In Boston, we have two pick-up locations, one at Commonwealth EMS Store and another at Harvard Square. Please check the individual trip detail page for times.
No, please purchase a one-way pass for each day.
Yes, no problem, we will hold the seat for you.
Sometimes the bus at Union Square fills and runs directly to the mountains; oftentimes it stops at Time Square. Please try to board at the same location. January and February we will stage buses at both locations; you might have to meet at the mountains.
We have trips every Saturday and Sunday to Hunter and Windham mountains. Vermont trips run every other Saturday. Look for special snow-dump trips and mecca trips to Jay Peak. Our very favorite week-long Big Sky adventure runs late January.
Hunter and Windham are upscale Catskill mountains about two-and-a-half hours out of the city and our most popular sites. Hunter has a party reputation: with two bars and four restaurants there is plenty of room to spread out. Of course you’ll find us at the Copper Tree around 3:00pm. Windham has a smaller lodge and a family feel. Both of these hills are challenging; ride them both and create your own experience and posse.
Mount Snow, Stratton, and Killington are Vermont hills about four hours from the New York City and a little over three from Boston—more vertical, longer runs. Vermont tends to be more challenging, demanding a higher skill level. Stratton has more difficult runs; Mount Snow is probably the best intermediate mountain on the East Coast. We will run to Stratton more often, providing many opportunities for the advanced rider. Killington is an over night from NYC leaving early Saturday morning and returning Sunday evening.
Jay Peak—there is no other place like Jay. A big-mountain experience on the East Coast, Jay has the terrain and snow like a Colorado slope. It is not unlikely for Jay to get pounded with six feet in a day; it’s called the “Jay effect,” and the glade system is unrivaled. There are few beginners here. We love Jay—it’s a mecca.
Loon and Waterville Valley are our go to mountains out of Boston. If you’re lookn’ for the quickest way to a local hill with generous runs and more snow than you know either mountain is a good bet. Never been to Loon ? Then hop on our Urban Sherpa Express coaches and experience their expansive runs. Need to check out Waterville Valley? Probably the largest hill closest to Boston. Ride one then ski the other but don’t wait our seats are limited.
Determining your ski ability is your responsibility!
Your ski ability, height, weight, age, and boot-sole length are used by the shop to determine the visual indicator settings of your ski bindings. Be sure to provide accurate information, as any error may increase your risk of injury. Consult the skier type descriptions to select your classification. These descriptions are compatible with ASTM and ISO documents.
Cautious skiing at lower visual indicator settings
Moderate skiing at average visual indicator settings
Aggressive skiing at higher visual indicator settings
Your bindings settings usually follow your batting stance. If you are right-handed and bat right-handed, then you will probably feel most comfortable with your left foot forward (regular). If you are left-handed or bat “lefty,” then you will likely feel right foot forward is more natural (goofy).
These are just guidelines to start. We can help you find the right fit for your ride.
A parent or legal guardian must complete and bring along a Minor Permissions Slip for each child age sixteen (16) and under. Download the Minor Permissions Slip
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Our Urban Sherpas will book the coaches, arrange the guides, reserve the tickets, and prepare the rentals. Hope to see ya ridin’ and climbin’.