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When Most Hills Are Green Mount Snow Is, Well, Ya Know…

Mount Snow will be a centerpiece of our Vermont trips in 2010, but be prepared, it’s a cozy three-and-a-half-hour coach ride from Manhattan. Our friends at Snow have invested a ton of money in fan guns so look to see us on hill early in November. With over 250 new Polecat guns, Snow needs just a little help from Mother Nature to paint the hill white. Mount Snow has four mountain faces. That means whoever you are, they’ve got enough terrain diversity to keep a grin on your face all winter.

Four Mountain Faces

Main Face

Snow’s back-to-base trail system makes it easy for skiers and riders of all ability levels to easily meet up at the end of the day on the slopes. Most of Mount Snow’s signature cruisers are here: Snowdance, Standard, Exhibition, and the 3.1 miles that make up Long John and Deer Run. The learning areas are located near both the Main Base Lodge and our group Sundance Lodge where we will arrive and depart.

Carinthia

Freestyle terrain goes huge this year with the region’s first and only all-terrain park mountain face. Carinthia boasts twelve full park areas loaded with rails, jumps and pipes, nearly five miles of trails, tree-skiing zone, all-natural terrain area, big-air site, a new mini-pipe and Mount Snow’s monster superpipe. Eight of those park feature new fan-gun technology, the other four come with Mother Nature’s help. There’s no place like Carinthia for pure variety of snowboarding terrain and features.

North Face

Ready for a real challenge? Spend some time on the steep slopes of the North Face. Many trails here are kept ungroomed for advanced skiers and riders, including Ripcord, a double-diamond trail offering some of the steepest terrain in the Northeast. Tree skiers love the glades over here.

Sunbrook

True to its name, the Sunbrook face offers great scenic runs on Bluebird days. Lovers of ungroomed trails enjoy the two dippers. Meanwhile, bump skiers do laps on Beartrap all day with music pumped through loudspeakers on the chairlift towers.

Main Base Area

Marketplace

Located in the Main Base Lodge, the Marketplace Cafe offers something for everyone. Selections include sandwiches and wraps, flame-broiled burgers, hot dogs, chicken, fries, chili, soups, chowder, salads, baked goods, desserts and daily specials, and a full salad bar. Breakfast options include eggs, french toast, bacon, sausage, home fries, breakfast sandwiches, hot and cold cereals, bagels, muffins, and yogurt. Open for breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily.

Just Burritos

The newest addition to a great food lineup. Tasty made-from-scratch chicken, beef, pork, or vegetarian burritos, smothered in salsa, guacamole, and sour cream and topped with shredded cheese. They also have a kickin’ tortilla soup to warm you up!

Cuzzins Bar & Grill

Located in the Main Base Lodge, Cuzzins is a popular spot for lunch, après-ski drinks and great live music. Enjoy a casual, full-service menu featuring soups, giant salads, burgers, wraps, and a tasty selection of appetizers. Cuzzins Bar, with its large picture windows that look out right on the slopes, offers a full bar with a great selection of warm drinks and cold microbrews. Ask any Mount Snow regular—it’s the spot to see and be seen for après-ski! Open for lunch and après-ski daily. Live music Saturdays and holiday weeks.

Tony’s Pizza

Located in the Main Base Lodge, Tony’s offers huge slices of pizza topped with cheese, pepperoni, veggies, meat, pesto and artichoke, or pineapple. All pizzas hand-tossed and made fresh. Open for lunch daily.

Fresh Tracks

Located in the Main Base Lodge, offering both indoor seating and outside service windows facing the slopes. Largest variety of coffees/hot beverages on the mountain. Selections include specialty coffees, lattes, cappuccinos, cafe mochas, steamers, espressos, macchiattos, hot chocolate, herbal teas, chai tea, hot apple cider and caramel cider. Also serves fresh-baked pastries and muffins, bagels with flavored cream cheeses, and bagel sandwiches. Open for breakfast, lunch and snacks daily.

Waffle Cabin

A delicious treat to grab on the run! Located at the base of the Summit Local lift, owners Ingrid Heyrman and Peter Creyf make their sugar waffles from flour, butter, eggs, milk, and a special sugar imported from Belgium. Naturally sweet and served hot. Once you try one, you’ll be hooked! Open daily.

Midstation

Featuring freshly made-to-order sandwiches. Complete with a full bar service and a great view of Mount Snow. Full-service bar offers drink specialties, beer, and wine. Several TVs strategically located so you can catch all the sports action! Open weekends and holidays for lunch and après-ski.

Timber House Family Gatherings

Adjacent to the Main Base lodge, the Timber House features great views of the slopes in a full-service restaurant. Mouth-watering entrees, chili, burgers, delicious salads plus kids’ value menu and lots more. Enjoy a cold brew or a hot beverage from the full-service bar. Open for lunch and après-ski relaxation Thursday through Sunday, with later hours on selected nights.

Logistics | Pickups & Departures

Pickup/Dropoff Locations

Commonwealth EMS Store (Boston)
1041 & 1045 Commonwealth Avenue
Harvard Square (Boston)
Cambridge Commons, Garden Street & Appian Way
Times Square
42nd Street between Seventh & Eighth Avenues, New Victory Theatre
Union Square
On the Corner of Fourth Avenue & 14th Street

	Union Square	Times Square
Depart	4:15 AM	4:30 AM
Depart Mount Snow		3:30 PM
Return	8:30 PM	8:15 PM

Permissions Slip for Minors

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 >

How do I select the correct snowboard stance?

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.

What type of skier are you?

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.

Type I Skier (Beginner)

Cautious skiing at lower visual indicator settings

Prefer slow to moderate speeds
Prefer gentle to moderate terrain
Receive lower-than-average visual indicator settings (this may increase the risk of inadvertent binding release in order to increase the likelihood of release in a fall)
Type I settings apply to entry-level skiers uncertain of their classification
Type I- setting apply for skiers who desire visual indicator settings lower than settings for a Type I skier

Type II Skier (Intermediate)

Moderate skiing at average visual indicator settings

Prefer a variety of speeds
Prefer varied terrain
Type II settings apply to skiers who do not meet all the descriptions of Type I or Type III classifications

Type III Skier (Advanced)

Aggressive skiing at higher visual indicator settings

Prefer fast speeds
Prefer steep terrain
Receive higher-than-average visual indicator settings (this may reduce the likelihood of release in a fall in order to reduce the risk of inadvertent binding release)
Type III+ settings apply for skiers who desire visual indicator settings higher than settings for a Type III skier

LET’S SELECT A TRIP DATE …

COVID-19 Safety Statement

Urban Sherpa Travel is committed to the health and safety of our guests and our team. Please be aware that exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present. We have taken numerous steps to reduce this inherent risk and ask that you familiarize yourself with our COVID-19 health and safety requirements and precautions prior to your visit. You should evaluate your own level of risk when determining whether to visit. By traveling with Urban Sherpa Travel you acknowledge and agree that you assume these inherent risks associated with your attendance as we have explained them to you.

In response to COVID-19, Urban Sherpa Travel has implemented the following safety measures to promote the health and safety of our guests and employees:

All guests and employees must wear a face mask or covering that fully covers the entire mouth and nose, fits snugly against the side of the face, and secures under the chin at all times while onboard and in stations, unless actively eating or drinking while stationary and maintaining appropriate physical distancing
Guests must maintain social distancing when on board, entering, or exiting the bus
To meet social distancing guidelines, passenger capacity per bus will be reduced on our buses
Guests should seat themselves with social distancing in mind
The first row behind the driver will not be open for passengers
Urban Sherpa Travel employees will be provided appropriate PPE, including masks, to adhere to CDC recommendations
Guests are encouraged to perform a self-health screening prior to arriving at the pickup location for their trip
Sanitizing wipes and/or will be available on all buses
We are practicing social distancing and additional cleaning protocols at the facilities we visit
All Urban Sherpa Travel employees will be required to undergo health screenings before they arrive at work, given their interaction with guests and other employees on our trips

We have implemented an updated daily bus cleaning and disinfecting process, including the following:

Utilizing an EPA-approved disinfectant chemical
Wiping down of all high-touch surfaces
Mopping the floor
Wiping down lavatories
Applying chemical mist to all surfaces via pump sprayer

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Reminders from the Centers for Disease Control

The best prevention is not to be exposed to the virus.
Stay home when you feel sick.
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Frequently wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds.
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based (60% alcohol) hand sanitizer.
Regularly clean high-touch surfaces with standard household cleaning spray or wipes.

What is your registration/cancellation policy?

Pre-register any time before the trip.
All walk-ons are cash only, first come, first served.
Refunds, minus a 20% transaction fee per person, are possible for cancellations 72 hours or more in advance of your trip.
We regret that refunds will not be given for cancellations within 72 hours the of the trip.
No refunds or carry-overs will be given for missed trips.
Children under the age of 18 must sign off with our Urban Sherpas, and signed releases for medical attention must be provided to our Urban Sherpas. Download the Minor Permissions Slip >

Does your registration/cancellation policy change for special events?

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!