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Downhill Skiing in Vermont's Mad River Valley at Sugarbush

Program Number: 20743RJ
Start and End Dates:
1/6/2013 - 1/11/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Sugarbush, Vermont
Price starting at: $999.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Winter Sports Activity Level: t (see description)
Meals: 14; 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners    
Meal Options: Vegetarian    

Sugarbush Resort, one of the premier ski areas of the East, encompasses two mountains, six peaks, a terrain park and the 2,000-acre Slide Brook Wilderness area. Nearby, the villages of Waitsfield and Warren offer a chance to experience the historic side of Vermont. Ski some of the Northeast’s best snow conditions at Sugarbush as you enjoy an all-mountain lift ticket good for four days and improve your technique with daily ski clinics.




Highlights

• Ski one of the Northeast’s premier ski resorts in Vermont’s beautiful Mad River Valley.
• Included in the program is a four-day, all-mountain lift ticket and four two-hour ski clinics with 1 PSIA-certified instructor for 8 students.
• Evening lectures and presentations on wellness, resort operations, wildlife habitat and Vermont's "eat local" movement round out your experience.



Activity Particulars

Up to six hours daily of moderate to strenuous activity. Elevations up to 4,000 feet. Groups divided according to skill level for ski clinic.



Non-skiers welcome! Snowshoe trails & cross-country skiing are nearby (not included in program cost, may be arranged on site.) For information on the non-skier discount and to enroll in this option, call Customer Service.



Coordinated by Road Scholar.




Sugarbush

During its 50-plus years of operation in Warren, Vermont, Sugarbush Village has annually welcomed skiers and snowboarders to enjoy its 53 miles of trails and snowy peaks. While experiencing the region’s winter sports, visitors may also take in Warren’s historic town center, as well as the nature trails and covered bridges of the Mad River Valley.
Accommodations
Historic country inn with modern facilities.
Meals and Lodgings
   Sugarbush Inn
  Mad River Valley 5 nights
 Sugarbush Inn
Type: Inn
  Description: Part of the Sugarbush Resort property, the Sugarbush Inn is a traditional, rustic Vermont country inn, situated less than one mile from the base of Lincoln Peak, which is accessed by free shuttle bus. The inn features a cozy wood-paneled library and a sitting room with fireplace.
  Contact info: 1840 Sugarbush Access Road
Warren , VT 05674 USA
phone: 802-583-6100
web: www.sugarbush.com
  Room amenities: 38 rooms with heat / air conditioning, cable television, direct-dial telephone, alarm clock, radio, private bathroom with bathtub, shower and hairdryer. A limited number of irons, ironing boards and additional room fans are available from the front desk. * Please note on your Health and Safety Questionnaire if you prefer a main-level room.
  Facility amenities: Dining room and bar; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access in common areas, gift shop, library. Access is included to the Sugarbush Health and Racquet Club facilities, located nearby.
  Smoking allowed: No
  Additional nights prior:  Price varies by program date and includes breakfast, tax and gratuities. Availability is limited. Please call Sugarbush Reservations directly at 802-583-6160, mention that you are with Road Scholar program 20743 and your program start date.
  Check in time: 3:00 PM
  Additional nights after:  Price varies by program date and includes breakfast, tax and gratuities. Availability is limited. Please call Sugarbush Reservations directly at 802-583-6160, mention that you are with Road Scholar program 20743 and your program start date.
  Check out time: 10:00 AM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
Day 1: 5:30 p.m. Orientation and briefing followed by dinner in the hotel. You will be staying at Sugarbush Inn that night.
  End of Program:
After breakfast on Day 6. Check out by 10 a.m. You will be staying at Sugarbush Inn the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required.
  Parking availability:
There is free parking at the inn.
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  Mad River Valley
  Nearest city or town:  Warren
  Nearest highway: Routes 89 and 100
  Nearest airport:  Burlington International Airport (BTV)
  From End of Program
  Location: Mad River Valley
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

Waterbury, VT

 

From Train Station

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Vermont Tour and Charter
phone: 802-734-1293
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Rate varies according to number of passengers.
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

30 minutes 
 

Distance:

 

18 miles
   

Amtrak runs daily from Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City to Montpelier, Waterbury and Burlington. Waterbury is the closest stop to Sugarbush. www.amtrak.com Commercial Shuttle Service: VTC will combine multiple parties arriving at approximately the same time and charge a per person rate. Call or email them in advance with your train number and arrival time. Website: www.vermonttourandcharter.com/airport-transfers Email: vermonttourandcharter@gmail.com
 

Burlington International Airport (BTV)

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Vermont Tour and Charter
phone: 802-734-1293
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Rate varies according to number of passengers, to a maximum 6.
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

1 
 

Distance:

 

46 miles
   

Burlington is served by United Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, US Airways, Porter Airlines. Commercial Shuttle Service Rate per vehicle is $95. VTC will combine multiple parties arriving at approximately the same time and charge a per person rate. Call or email them in advance with your airline flight number and arrival time. Website: www.vermonttourandcharter.com/airport-transfers Email: vermonttourandcharter@gmail.com
 
Driving Directions
  All Points If you plan to drive, check the town of Warren, VT website for current road conditions www.warrenvt.org
  Northbound directions from Albany and points south and west Take I-87 Northway to Exit 20, go northeast to NY #149 to Route 4 to Route 100. Follow Route 100 North to Warren. Turn left onto the Sugarbush Access Road and drive 1.9 miles. The Sugarbush Inn is on the right.
  Northbound directions from New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and points south Take I-89 north to Exit 9/Middlesex to Route 100b. Follow 100b to 100 South through Waitsfield. Turn right onto the Sugarbush Access Road and drive 1.9 miles. The Sugarbush Inn is on the right.
  Southbound directions from Burlington or Montreal Take I-89 south to Exit 10 Waterbury. Follow Route 2 south through Waterbury to Route 100 South. Follow 100 South through Waitsfield. Turn right onto the Sugarbush Access Road and drive 1.9 miles. The Sugarbush Inn is on the right.
Elevation Note: 3975 feet at the summit Lincoln Peak; 4,083 feet at the summit of Mt. Ellen.

Equipment Requirements: Ski equipment and suitable outdoor clothing. You may bring your own ski equipment, or rent a ski package from the resort rental store. Because weather is variable, several removable light layers, with one warmer jacket, are recommended. Helmet and UV sunglasses/goggles strongly advised.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


Daily Schedule

Day 1: Arrivals and Welcome
(Sunday, January 6)
   
 Afternoon: Independent arrivals. 3:00 – 4:30 Hotel and Program Check-In. 5:30 p.m. Welcome Orientation & Briefing with Group Leader
 Dinner: 6:30 Buffet dinner in the Hearth Restaurant.
 Evening: Introduction to Sugarbush and fellow participants.
   
Accommodations: Sugarbush Inn
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Skiing and Winter Wellness
(Monday, January 7)
   
 Breakfast: Expanded continental buffet breakfast includes coffee, tea, juice; assorted cold cereals and oatmeal; fresh fruit, bagels, toast, assorted pastries and yogurt, quiche or waffles with maple syrup.
 Morning: Group leader-led yoga and stretching. Depart to Lincoln Peak via free shuttle bus. 9:00 a.m.: Meet for Ski Clinic in the Farmhouse. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Ski Clinic, divided into groups according to ability, with an instructor: student ratio of a 1:8 maximum.
 Lunch: A voucher is included for lunch at your leisure in the Gate House Lodge.
 Afternoon: Ski at your leisure. Your all-mountain lift ticket may be used anywhere on Sugarbush’s two mountains, the terrain park and the 2,000 acre Slidebrook Wilderness area.
 Dinner: 6:30 p.m. in the Hearth Restaurant.
 Evening: Presentation on Winter Wellness: Learn stretching and ski conditioning moves from an expert. The actual order of evening presentations may vary by program date.
   
Accommodations: Sugarbush Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Skiing and Vermont Localvore Movement
(Tuesday, January 8)
   
 Breakfast: Expanded continental breakfast in the dining room.
 Morning: Group leader-led yoga and stretching. Depart to Lincoln Peak at your leisure, via free shuttle bus. 9:00 a.m.: Meet for Ski Clinic in the Farmhouse. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Ski Clinic, divided into groups according to ability.
 Lunch: A voucher is included for lunch at your leisure in the Gate House Lodge.
 Afternoon: Ski at your leisure.
 Dinner: 6:30 p.m. in the Hearth Restaurant.
 Evening: Presentation: One of the resort?s chef discusses Vermont?s ?Localvore? movement and how Sugarbush incorporates it. A movie or ski technique DVD will by screened on the large screen TV in the Tap Room.
   
Accommodations: Sugarbush Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Skiing and Black Bear Habitat
(Wednesday, January 9)
   
 Breakfast: Expanded continental breakfast in the dining room.
 Morning: Group leader-led yoga and stretching. Depart to Lincoln Peak at your leisure, via free shuttle bus. 9:00 a.m.: Meet for Ski Clinic in the Farmhouse. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Ski Clinic, divided into groups according to ability.
 Lunch: A voucher is included for lunch at your leisure in the Gate House Lodge.
 Afternoon: Ski at your leisure.
 Dinner: 6:30 p.m. in the Hearth Restaurant.
 Evening: Presentation: Learn about local habitat, black bear behavior and 'a year in the life'.
   
Accommodations: Sugarbush Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Skiing and Behind the Scenes Logistics
(Thursday, January 10)
   
 Breakfast: Expanded continental breakfast in the dining room.
 Morning: Group leader-led yoga and stretching. Depart to Lincoln Peak at your leisure, via free shuttle bus. 9:00 a.m.: Meet for Ski Clinic in the Farmhouse. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Ski Clinic, divided into groups according to ability.
 Lunch: A voucher is included for lunch at your leisure in the Gate House Lodge.
 Afternoon: Ski at your leisure.
 Dinner: Farewell Dinner in the Grill Restaurant, at Sugarbush Inn.
 Evening: A Sugarbush mountain operations & ski school spokesperson explains behind-the-scenes logistics of running a mountain. Program wrap-up and farewells.
   
Accommodations: Sugarbush Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Departures
(Friday, January 11)
   
 Breakfast: Expanded continental breakfast in the dining room.
 Morning: Check out by 10 a.m. Independent departures.
   
Meals Included: Breakfast
Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


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