Typical Ski Week and Weekend
Can a stay at the Swiss Ski Club really be "typical?" No way. But here's how it generally goes...
Lodge Stays
Travel Day
Upon arrival to the lodge everyone chooses a room/bed and sets of their space. Most stay up for a while in the living room, waiting for friends to arrive and getting acquainted with new ones. Then it's a good night's sleep before a great day on the mountain.
Ski Days
If you went to bed early, you might be surprised to see how many people showed up overnight! Some weeks/weekends have a dozen people, some have three dozen. Be sure to introduce yourself to the trip leader/host for the weekend. They will also help outline the weekend, sort out who's going skiing where in whose car, who needs to rent skis or snowboards locally, etc. You'll also learn what household task you've been assigned to (doing some of the chores ourselves helps us keep costs down and helps everyone get to know each other even better). And of course, there's the breakfast itself, which varies from day to day, weekend to weekend.
Some people ski or snowboard at Sugarbush or Bolton Valley, some go to Mad River Glen (no snowboarding here), some venture further to Stowe or do one day of each. Conditions permitting, a few people go cross-country skiing. We’ve even had people skip the mountains and head to Burlington for a day of shopping! One thing is for sure, you always have plenty of options!
Do we need to tell you what a day on the slopes is like? Well, if you've skied New England before, you know we can't possibly predict everything. And if you're new to it, let the trip leader/host know. Club members pride themselves in getting new skiers and boarders acquainted with the local recreational facilities.
After skiing, and maybe a little recreational shopping in the village, we all trickle back to the lodge where the fireplace is waiting. Some might elect to put together après-ski treats and tell of their skiing adventures. Pull up a chair to read, play pool or foosball, take a walk, enjoy the sauna, whatever. Meanwhile, some of us are ready for a well-deserved nap after a day of turns. Depending on what the group decides, some may head into town together for dinner, or you could be enjoying a home cooked meal at the lodge. After dinner, feel free to retire to your room, head downstairs for more pool, or stay up and dance the night away!
About Waitsfield
Sitting at the center of the Mad River Valley along scenic Route 100, Waitsfield provides visitors with a romantic vision of small town America set against the backdrop of snowy mountain peaks. The Mad River Glen Ski Area has been providing powdery downhill adventures for over sixty years, and the area is equally popular with hikers in warmer months. The town of Waitsfield also hosts several theater companies and arts facilities, organizing everything from opera festivals to photo exhibits.