HPSC members please note: This trip is recommended for advanced intermediate to expert skiers only.  Most of the terrain is ungroomed, and even the groomed runs can be steep!  Lesson packages or guides for these challenging conditions are recommended (see below).  But if you’re looking for the ultimate in off-piste adventure (cat, heli, back-country, trees and bowls) this is it! 

To keep costs down and leave room in your budget for these extra adventures, we will be staying at the modestly-priced Powder Springs Resort in town - featuring the “Last Drop”, the best pub in town for après ski and into the wee hours!

Destination:  Revelstoke, BC

Downhill Ski and Snowboard

Dates:

February 26 to March 4, 2012   (Sunday to Sunday)

This trip goes on sale: Wednesday, October 5^th, 2011

Accommodation:

Powder Springs Inn, based upon double occupancy

http://www.powdersprings.ca/

Cost:

$1,405 per person, based on double occupancy

Based upon a minimum of 25 participants

Credit Card Surcharge (V/MC): $ 45

Land Only: deduct $390

No Lifts: deduct $215

Single Occupancy: add $380

Senior (65+): deduct $25

Booking Deadline: November 28, 2011

(after this time unbooked space will be released)

Deposit: $500 + insurance due at time of booking

Balance due date: January 12, 2012

Passport / Travel Documents:

Canadian Citizens: Travel within Canada – PHOTO ID is a requirement to board all aircraft.

Trip Includes

Round trip air transportation non-stop to Kelowna

Round trip motorcoach transfer from airport to resort with grocery/liquor stop

7 nights accommodation, double occupancy, 2 Queens or 1 King (as available)

Daily hot breakfast

5 day lift pass

·     add $45 for a six day pass ($15 if senior)

·     deduct $45 for a 4 day pass (which you may want to do if planning cat/heli skiing or Kicking Horse)

Complimentary guided tours

All taxes

Optional Lesson Packages:  (must be booked in advanced to get price savings)

Cat/Heli Prep http://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/ROC/Cat-Heli-Prep.html

·     Your Pro will show you how to pick a line through the trees and conserve energy while making turns that adapt to ungroomed terrain. This program will show you how to make the most of every run to ensure that you are well prepared for your Cat or Heli skiing experience.

·     cost $88 per day incl. tax based on a minimum of 4 participants

Intermediate/Advanced Group lesson http://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/ROC/Group-Lessons.html

·     Let a local help provide a tune-up on steep terrain to build your confidence!

·     cost $45 for two hours incl. tax

Optional Ski Experiences:

Cat Skiing:  http://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/CAT/Cat-Skiing.html

·     Experience cat skiing with unlimited vertical in the legendary Selkirk Mountains for an unforgettable skiing adventure. Enjoy fabulous alpine bowls, naturally gladed slopes and our renowned light, dry powder snow. Full-day packages include unlimited vertical, equipment rentals, on-slope lunch, and après ski appetizers.

·     book at 250.814.5060 or by email at catski@revelstokemountainresort.com

·     cost $400 per day plus HST

Heli Skiing:  http://www.selkirk-tangiers.com/

·     The opportunity to go heli skiing has never been so easy! A relaxed pace to the day allows you to discover just how fantastic heli skiing really is. Enjoy your first helicopter flight, unbelievable vistas, legendary powder, and the thrill of skiing untouched terrain. Includes: three runs, full buffet breakfast, gourmet mountain lunch and après ski snacks, powder ski or snowboard rental, avalanche beacon rental and related safety gear and backcountry safety briefing and beacon training

·     book at 1.800.663.7080 or email us at dayheli@selkirk-tangiers.com

·     cost $747 per day plus HST

Back Country:  http://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/ROC/Backcountry-Programs.html

·     Front to Backcountry - 2 days, $400 + equipment

·     Day Touring intro, 1 day $228 + equipment

·     contact ROC@revelstokemountainresort.com

Optional Day Trip to Kicking Horse Resort

·     To be arranged on site, due to changing conditions in Roger’s Pass (don’t want to get stranded!)

Flights (all times local)

Round trip air transportation non-stop to Kelowna on Air Canada

Feb 26 AC197 YYZ 10:50 KEL 12:27

Mar 4 AC196 KEL 13:15 YYZ 20:23

Flights are subject to change

Fuel charges and taxes are subject to change

Baggage Fees:   (subject to change)

1st piece no charge, 2nd piece $20.00 each way

Travel Insurance:

Comprehensive Travel Insurance is available to protect non-refundable payments in the event that participants are forced to cancel their vacation prior to departure or interrupt vacation due to medical reasons. 

Click here to read HPSC Charter Trip Insurance Advice

Click here to read the Tour Operator’s Insurance Information and Costs.

All insurance payments must accompany deposit in order to be valid.

Insurance cost for this trip:

Age up to age 75: $ 106 or $132 depending on package price

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation Policies are set by the Tour Operators, not HPSC.  Please consider your commitment carefully before booking your trip.

·     The Deposits and Insurance Premium are non-refundable.

·     From 44 to 33 days prior to departure, $800.00 per person.

·     Single Supplement cost has to be covered

·     From 32 days to departure, total holiday cost.

Resort Info

Powder Springs Inn

This value priced property is conveniently located in town and within walking distance to shops, restaurants and an aquatic centre. The hotel is only a short drive to the mountain with the free ski shuttle bus. Recently renovated rooms feature 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed with coffee-maker. Amenities include a restaurant, a great British pub, outdoor and indoor hot tubs, sauna and spa.

Fast Facts:

http://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/RESORT/Welcome-to-RMR.html

Annual Snowfall:  over 50 feet

Lifts: two high-speed quad chairs, an eight-passenger gondola and a dedicated beginner slope with Magic Carpet

Terrain:  3,121 acres of fall line skiing, high alpine bowls, 13 areas of gladed terrain

Elevation: 1,713 vertical meters (5,620 feet) - the highest in North America

Bottom Elevation (Nelsen Lodge) 1,680 feet

Lift Top Elevation (The Stoke Chair) 7,300 feet

Sub Peak Elevation  7,677 feet

Mt. Mackenzie Summit  8,058 feet

Runs:

54 Marked Downhill Trails

7% beginner

45.5% intermediate

47.5% advanced

Longest Run: 15.2 km (The Last Spike)

Gladed Terrain 15 areas

2 bowls (North and Greely)

All applicable fuel surcharges and taxes in effect as of August 2011 have been included in the package price. However in these volatile times HPSC reserves the right to charge for unanticipated increases in the cost of fuel and taxes imposed by the resort or bus company.