10th Annual Northwestern Young Alumni Ski and Snowboard Trip

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Register here for the weeklong trip!

Register here for the weekend trip!

Join fellow young alumni and friends to ski the slopes of Snow Mass in Aspen, CO. Enjoy five nights and four days (1/31-2/5) OR three nights and three days (2/2-2/5) of skiing, snowboarding, and lodging at the Woodbridge Condominiums.  Everyone is welcome: bring co-workers, friends, family -- anyone who likes to ski/snowboard and have a good time!
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The Ski Resort

Aspen, Snowmass, Highlands, Buttermilk.... The Power of 4 mountains!! Combine this with the Village of Snowmass and the Historic Town of Aspen. This "is" One of North America's greatest Mountain experiences!! For some this is a "once in a lifetime" opportunity.

The Lodging

We will be saying at Woodbridge Condominiums in 2 bedroom accomodations.

Trip Options

Northwestern is able to offer this trip in conjunction with Echo Tours at low prices based on maximum occupancy in all condominium units. Maximum occupancy is defined as 5 people in a two bedroom condominium unit (2 people in each bedroom and 1 person on a pull out couch).  During the registration process you will be able to designate your roommate preferences.  Those groups who are able to fill a room are more likely to see their group remain intact.  Individuals will not be able to request roommates until they have paid in full.

Weeklong Ski Trip and Flight from Chicago, IL
•    Five nights of lodging (arrive Tuesday 1/31, depart Sunday 2/5)
•    Four days of skiing/snowboarding (any four days between Wednesday and Sunday)
•    Air transportation from Chicago to Aspen
$975 (this option is only available through November 30th, 2011)

Flight Option # 1 Frontier Airlines:
Depart Chicago Midway,  Tuesday 1/31 Depart 12:30 PM Arrives Denver 2:05pm – Depart Denver 3:20 Arrive Aspen 3:10 
Return Departing Aspen ,Co  2/5 1:30PM Arrive Denver 2:18PM. -  Depart Denver 3:00PM Arrive Midway 6:15PM

Flight Option # 2 United Airlines/Skywest (Direct Flight)
Depart Chicago O’Hare,  Tuesday 1/31 Depart 9:45 AM Arrives Aspen 11:37AM 
Return Departing Aspen ,Co  2/5  United/Skywest Departing 7:45AM Arrive Chicago O’Hare 11:35AM.

Flight Option # 3 United Airlines/Skywest:
Depart Chicago O’Hare,  Tuesday 1/31 Depart 12:10 PM (Direct Flight) Arrives Aspen 2:02PM 
Return Departing Aspen ,Co  2/5  United/Skywest (Direct Flight) Departing 4:30PM Arrive Chicago O’Hare 8:20 PM.
 

Weeklong Ski Trip (no flight)
•    Five nights of lodging (arrive Tuesday 1/31, depart Sunday 2/5)
•    Four days of skiing/snowboarding (any four days between Wednesday and Sunday)
$520 ($25 discount if booked by November 30th, 2011)

Weekend Ski Trip and Flight from Chicago,IL
•    Three nights of lodging (arrive Thursday 2/2, depart Sunday 2/5)
•    Three days of skiing/snowboarding (Any three days from Thursday through Sunday)
•    Air transportation from Chicago to Aspen
$840 (this option is only available through November 30th, 2011)

Flight Option # 1 Frontier Airlines:
Depart Chicago Midway,  Thursday 2/2 Depart 12:30 PM Arrives Denver 2:05pm – Depart Denver 3:20 Arrive Aspen 3:10pm 
Return Departing Aspen ,Co  2/5 4:35PM Arrive Denver 5:28PM. -  Depart Denver 7:00PM Arrive Midway 10:17PM

Flight Option # 2 United Airlines/Skywest: 
Depart Chicago O’Hare,  Thursday 2/2 Depart 12:10 PM (Direct Flight) Arrives Aspen 2:02PM 
Return Departing Aspen,Co  2/5  United/Skywest (Direct Flight) Departing 4:30PM Arrive Chicago O’Hare 8:20 PM.
 

Weekend Ski Trip (no flight)
•    Three nights of lodging (arrive Thursday 2/2, depart Sunday 2/5)
•    Three days of skiing/snowboarding (Any three days from Thursday through Sunday)
$420 ($25 discount if booked by November 30th, 2011)

Trip Insurance
Trip insurance is available through our trip vendor, Echo Tours at minimal cost. 

Ski Rentals
Ski rentals are available through our trip vendor, Echo Tours as part of the registration process.

How to Sign Up
Register here for the weeklong trip or here for the weekend trip.  Registration will remain open until December 9th, 2011 or until the trip is at capacity.  Group flight options are only availble through November 30th.

Refunds
Refunds are available until December 9th, 2011. After that time no refunds will be given for any reason.  Participants are encouraged to purchase trip insurance.

Questions? Contact Matt Herek, Associate Director - Young Alumni Engagement, at (847) 467-4324 or yaskitrip@alumni.northwestern.edu.

UNIVERSITY DISCLAIMER
The University is not the Tour Operator. The University acts as a mere agent for the supplier by: selling travel-related accepting services, accepting reservations, and booking for services that are not directly supplied by the University.
The University is not responsible for changes of flight times, fare changes, damage, loss of baggage, dishonor of airline, hotel or other reservations, delays, losses, injuries, inconveniences, cessation of operations, airline or tour operator bankruptcies, accidents, or for the acts of defaults of any person or entity engaged in conveying participants or in carrying out other arrangements of the tour.  The University reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality. The Tour Operator further reserves the right to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour should such person’s health, actions or general deportment impede the operation of the tour or the right or welfare of the other participants. No refund will be made for the unused portion of any tour.
The University, therefore, shall not be responsible for breach of contract, failure to comply with any state or federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or any intentional or negligent actions or omissions on the part of such suppliers, which result in any loss, damage, delay, inconvenience or injury to travelers or travelers’ companions or group members.          
The University shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages or other losses caused to any traveler in connection with terrorist activities, social or labor unrest, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, abnormal conditions or developments, or any other action, omissions, or conditions outside the University’s control.  Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for, and hereby releases the agent from, any duty of checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of each destination, and all safety and security conditions of such destinations, during the length of the proposed travel. However, we specifically recommend that U.S. Citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean, do so with a valid U.S. Passport. For information concerning possible dangers at international destinations, contact the U.S. State Department, (202) 647-5225, or access the State Department’s online travel advisory service at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764. html. For medical information, call the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (404) 332-4559 or log on to http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx.
By embarking upon his/her travel, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risk involved in such travel—whether expected or unexpected. Traveler is hereby warned of the above risks as well as possible travel industry bankruptcies and medical and climatic disruptions, and the possibility traveler may be unable to travel as scheduled because of personal emergency.  Traveler is advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage against these risks; information is available through the University regarding travel insurance. Traveler’s retention of tickets, reservations, or booking after issuance shall constitute a consent to the above and an agreement on his/her part to convey the contents hereto to his/her travel companions or group members. The Northwestern Alumni Association receives financial benefits from the administrator that provides this program.   These benefits fund the travel program.