Trip Date: January 16th - January 23rd Location: Whistler Ski Resort, Canada Trip With: Atlanta Ski Club Signup: Whistler/Blackcomb Signup Page Mountain InformationWhistler Blackcomb mountains have a lot to offer – 17 alpine bowls, 4 wide-open glaciers, 200+ trails, 8,171 acres of skiable terrain, glade tree runs and perfectly-groomed cruisers. With record breaking snowfall and 8,171 acres of terrain, you can indulge to your heart’s content. And it doesn’t end on the mountain. Joined at the base by a vibrant pedestrian village filled with restaurants, patios, cafes, shops, galleries and spas, and surrounded by breathtaking scenery The Whistler Village Inn & Suites (WVI) sits at the base of both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, and offers lift access within two minutes walk. The WVI is one of the best values around – with their indoor and outdoor Jacuzzi, outdoor heated pool, and in-house bar and restaurant, full Continental Breakfast each morning, kitchen and fireplace in most units. There's more to us than the unbeatable location. You’ll love the conveniences of the hotel with daily housekeeping service, wireless internet access, internet business station in the lobby, a fully staffed front desk, and complimentary ski lockers. Take a short walk to the many restaurants and pubs in the village or settle down to the hearty, charcoal grilled steaks from the Keg on our premises. Hotel rooms include two queen beds, full bathroom, balcony, seating area, TV, VCR, & coffee maker.New PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola now open -- Whistler and Blackcomb mountains are now officially united with the opening of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Skiing, riding and sightseeing on the mountains has forever changed at Whistler Blackcomb. Mountain Stats: http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/mountain/stats/index.htm Trail Map: http://media.intrawest.com/whistler/trailmap/index.html PEAK 2 PEAK Facts
28 cabins holding 28 people each (2 with glass bottom floors) for a capacity of 2050 people/hr each way.
Contact InformationBelow is the contact information for our lodging. They will not have rooming assignments or information pertaining to the group in particular. Please contact your Trip Leader for that information. Whistler Village Inn + Suites 4429 Sundial Place, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada V0N 1B4 Phone: 604-932-4004 Fax: 604-932-3487 Toll Free: 1-800-663-6418 Email: info@wvis.ca Internet AccessThe Whistler Inn and Suites have wireless internet for $10.95 per day. Travel InformationAirline InformationOur flight schedule is below and is SUBJECT TO CHANGE by the airline at any time. Anyone joining us ground only is welcome to join us on the ground transportation but you MUST LAND in the airport BEFORE or AT the time we land AND you must let me know at least two weeks in advance you will be joining us at the shuttle. The ASC is not responsible of flight or shuttle time changes due to flight schedule changes as it is out of our control.OUT: United 7302 - 16 JAN ATL-DEN 7:45AM-9:28AM United 323 - DEN-YVR 11:23AM-1:29PM RET: United 767 - 23 JAN YVR-ORD 2:14PM-8:13PM United 6266 - ORD-ATL 9:20-12:07PM Some important notes for airline travel:
Shuttle InformationMissed flight? Planning your own shuttle independent from the Group? No problem. Just make it to the destination airport and there are multiple companies that run shuttle up to or back from the resorts at least once if not multiple times during the day.Whistler Shuttle: http://www.whistler.com/shuttle/ Grayhound: http://www.greyhound.ca/ Canada Admission InformationEntry between the US and Canada has become increasingly difficult since new passport restrictions were put in place and criminal data is being shared between the governments. While we don’t think of it as such commonly Canada is international travel now. You are required to have a passport. If you don’t have one already start immediately on getting one issued. While no visa or special papers are required for travel to canada for vacation trips if you have an arrest record or criminal history you may want to further research Canada’s restrictions. We have had people turned away for DUI convictions and other charges that has been expunged in the US but still shows up in Canadian shared law enforcement databases.US Passport Information: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html Canada Admission Restrictions: ASC Group Trip InformationPayments
If you have not made your final payment by Nov 1st your spot may be issued to someone else. Please make sure to keep up with the payment schedule and let your trip leader know if you have any questions. Pre-Trip PartyMark Monday, January 11th on your Calendar at 7pm. Location below. Taco Mac 3543 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Duluth, Georgia 30096 Phone: (678) 387-3403 What happen's if you can't make the Pre-Trip Party? The group would love to meet you but no problem. All the information discussed will be updated here and/or sent our by email. Lift TicketsA lift ticket form will be sent out by the office 30-45 days before the trip. Please complete the form and mail/fox it back in as quickly as possible. This form is due into the office by December 14th. If you have not completed the form by the due date or have not received the from please contract your Trip Leader. Lift Tickets are handed out during the Welcome Reception after we arrive. The Trip Leader receives then upon checking in the group at the accommodations. Ski RentalsWe have worked out group rates with one of the largest ski rental groups at Whistler, Affinity Sports. We get 25% off their regular prices. All you have to do is bring in the attached flyer. The closest store to our resort is the Clock Tower Store (A5) located on the flyer. Affinity Sports has said they have plenty of equipment and don't need to pre-register. Just bring the flyer with you when you want to go pick up you skis. Use the attachments to plan cost. Take the Walk-In Rate and take the percentage off from the flyer. Rooming AssignmentsWe have done our best to assign rooms based on the information you provided during your sign up form. The rooming assignment list will be provided during the pre-trip party. While we do our best to not widely distribute the list but the list IS NOT considered private information and WILL BE distributed to the group and put on this trip site. In the internet age its very simple for this list to make it to a larger group outside the trip by a single member. If you are concerned about your name being listed on the rooming list distributed please contact your Trip Leader and discuss the matter. Your rooming assignments are in the the Pre-Trip packet. If you don't make the Pre-Trip meeting then they will be emailed to you. Group Airline TravelAll airlines and travel agents have moved to an E-Ticket system. This basically is a alpha-numeric ID that along with your name identifies your ticket for online, kiosk, or agent checkin. Our airline tickets will be coming from a group batch of tickets that occasionally don't allow online checkin depending on airline and group ticket type. Your E-Ticket numbers are in the Pre-Trip packet. If you don't make it to the Pre-Trip meeting then they will be emailed to you. I have verified that the tickets do exist in United's system but they do not show up in the itinerary search on their website due to it being part of a group ticket batch. It does show up if you attempt to check in online but tells you properly that you can't check in online until 24 hours in advance. I have been told by the airline you "should" be able to check in online once we get to 24 hours before the flight BUT from previous experience that may or may not be correct. If you can't check in online then just plan time to checkin at the airport. It is YOUR responsibility to be on time to the airport, make the flight, and make your movements from flight to flight if there is a layover. If you are unsure about the airport layout or would like some assistance either find a buddy in the group that knows the airport or routiene to stick with or feel free to use your Trip Leader as a guide, especially during airport transfers. If you are traveling internationally make sure you have your passport with you at all times (not in any luggage, including your carry on). You will find your Trip Leader at the departure gate of the Atlanta airport 1 hour before the flight leaves. Please come by and check in with him so he at least knows you made your first flight. If you have any problems feel free to contact your Trip Leader any time by phone to his cell. Group Shuttle TransfersIt is YOUR responsibility to make it to the group shuttle transfers. If you are unsure about making it to baggage claim or making it to the shuttle find a buddy in the group that knows the airport or routine to stick with or feel free to use your Trip Leader as a guide. Our meeting spot is right beyond clearing customs after getting our luggage between the "large totem poles". They will be holding a sign for "Atlanta Ski Club". Please meet and stay right there until the Trip Leader says otherwise. We will do our best to make sure everyone is with us and wait as long as possible before the shuttle leaves the destination but if you are held up by being a ground only passenger or on a customs hold the group may have to go on without you. If that happens then the shuttle options listed above "Shuttle Information" will be your best bet. Group Weekly ActivitiesHere is the schedule for the week [ATTACHED]. Here is a list of our events for the trip:
* The asterisked events are either free or costs covered by your Trip Leader. Trip Packing ListA big part of the trip is just getting ready for it before you leave! [Attached Here] is a handy checklist to help you plan everything for packing. Ski & Snowboard Slope Tips
How to Stay Warm & DryThe best way to stay warn on the slopes is proper layering! I tell people there is no such thing as bad weather but bad clothing. Below is some hints on how to layer up to beat the cold.
Altitude SicknessMany of you are going to be making a large altitude adjustment over the course of the trip. This altitude difference puts a strain on your body and on average about 20% of the group if not more will feel one or more symptoms of altitude sickness. Some of the symptoms are: Dizziness, Light Headed, Nausia, Weakness, Headache, and Stomach Ache So the question is what do you do about it?
If you have the above symptoms and they continue to get worse after a good period of rest and hydration then you may want to seek outside medical guidance. International TravelCurrency ExchangeGenerally you will get the best exchange rates not at a currency exchange at the airport but in the local country destination. Using an ATM at your destination is a great idea. Credit cards work great as well. Some destinations such as Whistler, Canada will take dollars directly. Cell Phone ServiceGSM (Such as ATT) cell networks generally cover most international destinations. If you are planning on needing your cell service while out of the country follow these helpful hints.
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