Pow - that's what we want!

Just look at these photos from the 18th January 2016...

Ski Fit

Are you ski fit?

As many of you past skiers will know, skiing is physically demanding. This is often exaggerated if you have not been for a while and are new to the sport. Skiing uses lots of different muscle groups, Equity are partnered now with one of Britain's best ever female skiers, Chemmey Alcott, watch the video below for some tips on getting ski fit.

Just over 3 weeks to go! Last reminders. Hoodie and all other monies paid by Friday 22nd please.

More snow

Just over 4 weeks to go!

Make sure your paper work is all complete. ESTA forms are now urgent. See Mr. Hinks if you need a help sheet.

Hoodie forms are available in S13 and need to be returned by the given deadline along with all final payments.

We have a couple of essential meetings to complete so please pay attention to the "Snowboard" and form notices.

Killington now has over 50 runs open and has had about 10cm of new snow this Tuesday. :-)

Check out the following video that the resort has put out.

Hoodies

Snow Patrol 2016 Hoodies

We will be sending out our hoodie letter in the next few days. We need a fast turn around please, to ensure that we get them in time for the trip.

The hoodies will be provided by WavePrint once more. They always provide fabulous service and their garments are of high quality.

The hoodie is a warm garment excellent for travelling in and using whilst in resort. They really make our group stand out too.

The hoodie is £20 if it is personalised and it is £18 if not. Please note the dates on the hoodie will be 2016!

See below our proof and some ideas on colours in advance of the letter. If you have over paid for the trip and want a hoodie it is possible to declare this on the form and request the monies held in school be used for your hoodie. The trip total cost was £1350 and some parents have paid £1370.

Colour choices

Updates and reminders

Just over 5 weeks to go. Please keep checking the Snow Board by the drama studio for up dates and meeting notices.

Get your ESTA forms complete and into Mr. Hinks asap.

I have introduced a snow report link on the blog. (Top Right of the screen)

Final preparations are now underway, final letters will be out once we have the full itinerary in place.

QM Snow Patrol update

Ski Gear

Be sure to check all the bargains at your local Lidl and Aldi stores. The Aldi ski specials went on sale on the 3rd December.

Sports direct also have some fantastic gear by Nevica and other top brands like Salomon, Rossignol and Columbia.

As always TK MAXX has some great gear on sale. Their stock changes weekly so do keep looking if you need something specific.

Activities

We have just confirmed that we will visit a local ice cream parlour for an evening social, evening tubing at Killington and our places for a trip up to the top of the observation deck of the One World Trade tower.

Killington update

Snow report

 

Snow Patrol 2016

Welcome to season 2015/16

Welcome back snow patrollers, our ski season is about to begin and by half term most of the US's mid west ski resorts will have some of their slopes open for skiing and riding. I have some fabulous news too. As of 18th October 2015, Killington, Vermont USA will have its first lift turning with some fine skiing to be had. This will probably be the first resort in the east. Provided mother nature is on our side then the conditions will only getting better. The conditions in February should be absolutely amazing.

Taken on 16/10/15

Trip administration will now build up starting with some updates to our paper work. Several school meetings will take place over the remaining time up to Christmas so make sure you attend them all. We will be inviting parents to an information evening during November. The meeting will cover all aspects of the trip, including safety, what to wear, activities and a resort overview.

Below is the most up to date information we have regarding our ski tour for 2016:

• UK airport transfer from QMHS to LHR
• Departure LHR to JFK 13/02/16 - BA113 - 11.30 (GMT) - 14.25(EST) (GMT-5 hours)
• 6 nights bed and breakfast at the Days Inn Rutland
• 6 evening meals on a dine around schedule to include:-
• Ponderosa
• Denny's
• 5 days skiing at Killington including:-
• Ski shuttle
• Lift ticket
• Skis/pole/boots and helmets as needed
• Professional instruction
• Fully comprehensive insurance for winter sports
• Stopover in NYC
• 3 hours shopping at Woodbury Common outlets
• Evening meal in Time Square
• Breakfast in NYC
• Use of tour coach on our last day in NYC
• NYC activities to be confirmed
• Return JKF to LHR 20/02/16 - BA116  - 20.00 (EST) - 07.55 (GMT) 21/02/16