Potomac Valley Skiers
Steamboat Springs

February 17 - 23, 2011

The Potomac Valley Skiers invites you to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, for six nights in premier accommodations and five days on the slopes, from February 17 - 23, 2011. Steamboat Springs, Ski Town USA, has a base elevation of 6,900 feet, ideal for anyone who has difficulty adapting to high altitude (sleeping below 7,500 feet keeps the headaches away). Besides offering 2,965 acres of trails and glades, with a large variety for all levels of downhill skiers, Steamboat has a wealth of other activities. These activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoe tours, snowmobile tours, ice skating, soaking in the natural mineral hot springs, winter fly fishing, the winter driving school center, hot air balloon rides, winter horseback riding, dinner sleigh rides, day spas, and shopping in the town of Steamboat Springs.

ACCOMMODATIONS: The STEAMBOAT GRAND is a premier hotel a short 100-yard walk from the high-speed gondola, with complimentary ski storage slope-side. The hotel has an outdoor heated pool, two hot tubs, and a full-service spa and fitness center. In-room amenities include a coffee maker, flat screen TV, DVD, robes, hair dryer, and complimentary wireless internet. Restaurants/cafes in the hotel include: The Cabin Restaurant, which specializes in organic, natural and local fare; Chaps, a Western-theme mountain bar; the Grand Cafe, a coffee shop; and the Bistro Bar.

THE COST IS $1,798 PER PERSON, based on double occupancy (skiers 65 and older deduct $45; for a four-day lift ticket (instead of the included five-day lift ticket), deduct $45; non-skiers, deduct $311). The package includes:

Lodging at the Steamboat Grand for six nights

Daily breakfast

Welcome pizza dinner the first night

One group dinner

Private après-ski parties

Pre-trip party

Five-day lift ticket

Round trip air from Dulles to Hayden, Colorado

Round trip ground transfer on Alpine Taxi van service from Hayden to Steamboat

AIRLINE SCHEDULE (subject to change):

Feb. 17: Depart Washington/Dulles 10:00 am; Arrive Denver 12:19 pm

Depart Denver 2:49 pm; Arrive Hayden-Steamboat 3:49 pm

Feb. 23: Depart Hayden-Steamboat 1:23 pm; Arrive Denver 2:16 pm

Depart Denver 3:55 pm: Arrive Washington/Dulles 9:10 pm

Cancellation Policy: This trip requires a minimum group of 24. The initial deposit will be returned if a participant cancels before October l, 2010, or if the trip leaders cancel the trip due to lack of interest. If the minimum group size is not met, the trip may proceed with a small surcharge. After October 1, 2010, varying penalties will apply. After November 12, 2010, the majority of the trip payments are non-refundable. ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING.

Trip Insurance: Trip insurance through Encompasse Tours is available to all group participants for an extra fee. Information on trip insurance, including coverage options and pricing, will be provided after July 15, 2010. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance.

Single Participants: The single supplement is $728 per person. There are three options for a single participant whose roommate cancels: (1) help the trip leader find a replacement trip participant who will fill the vacated space; (2) stay on the ski trip by paying the single supplement; or (3) cancel the trip and pay the penalties in effect at the time of the cancellation.

Payment Schedule: A deposit of $250 is due with the application and is fully refundable before October 1, 2010. A payment of $750 is due October 1, 2010. Final payment is due November 1, 2010. A fee of $10 will be charged for late payments.

Please click here to download the Application Form and Release, Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Agreement. Print and sign the application and send it, together with a deposit of $250 per person, to:

Cara Jablon
4573 Indian Rock Terrace, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20007
202-333-5332

rcjablon@aol.com

Make checks payable to Cara Jablon.

COST SUMMARY

Base Cost $1,798

Senior skier (65 and older) deduct $45

Four-day lift ticket deduct $45

Non-skier deduct $311

Using own airline arrangements deduct $399

Single supplement add $728

Please follow this link and print the Trip Application and Waiver

$250 deposit due with the printed and signed application, fully refundable before October 1, 2010

$750 payment due October 1, 2010

Final payment due November 1, 2010

Please visit the Potomac Valley Skiers home page.