January 26-30, 2024 Trip Final Confirmation

To confirm your trip, please READ AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS & STEPS BELOW

Bus Departure / Pick-Ups. See SECTION #5

Bag Tags MANDATORY

Please make sure ALL BAGS have a bag tag with your STUDENT NAME, SCHOOL, CELL PHONE# (Secure and Cleary written)

Please read ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

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1. Verify Contact Information on your Reservation Account (Update if needed)

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FOLLOW THESE STEPS TODAY TO MAKE SURE CONTACT INFO IS CORRECT ON YOUR RESERVATION:

  • (1) PLEASE ACCESS YOUR RESERVATION ACCOUNT TO VERIFY INFO & ADD OPTIONS IF NEEDED: CLICK HERE
    NOTE: Use the email address you used to purchase the trip to login or refer to your email confirmation you received when you registered. Please Verify the Contact information on your reservation account
  • Make sure all emails, cell numbers and emergency contact information is up-to-date
  • Verify all your payments have been processed
  • (2) DO YOU STILL NEED RENTAL SKIS, SNOWBOARD OR LESSONS?
    > LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR RENTALS (SKI OR SNOWBOARD) IS
    BY DUE DATE: JANUARY 12, 2025
    (Add while in your account if you have not previously)
  • Pay any final balance remaining by January 12, 2025

2. PLEASE CLICK BELOW AND REVIEW THE RULES OF THE TRIP (POLICY AGREEMENT)

PLEASE REVIEW THE  RULES OF THE TRIP POLICY AGREEMENT YOU SIGNED AT REGISTRATION SO YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH RULES AND POLICIES WHILE ATTENDING THE TRIP

Click Here to see a copy of the text of the Ski Trip Policy Agreement.

3 WHAT DO I BRING THE DAY OF THE TRIP?

PROPER ID FOR BORDER

Proper identification is needed for the border crossing to prove U.S. citizenship:

  • Original Birth Certificate AND a Government issued Picture ID (Drivers Lic, School ID, etc)

OR

  • A Valid U.S. Passport. This is best to use only if you already have one.
    IMPORTANT:
  • Make a back-up photo copy or take photo and email to yourself in case of loss)
  • Arriving by bus to Canada on a school trip does NOT require a passport. If you do not have a Passport, you will need the original birth certificate and photo id as listed above.

IMPORTANT: U.S. CASH (EXACT CHANGE) SECURITY DEPOSIT AND SECURITY FEE COLLECTED ON BUS

COLLECTED ON THE BUS. PLEASE HAVE EXACT U.S. CASH AS INDICATED BELOW

$40 (Total) U.S. Cash Bills ONLY Collected on the Bus:

  • $20 U.S. Cash bill only - Refundable security deposit
  • $20 U.S. Cash bill only - Non-Refundable Hotel Security Fee

MANDATORY LUGGAGE TAG NEEDED FOR YOUR BAGS

MANDATORY: SECURE LUGGAGE TAG ON BAG WITH CLEARLY WRITTEN INFO:

  • (1) FULL NAME (STUDENT NAME ONLY. NOT PARENT NAME)  (2) SCHOOL NAME  (3) CELL PHONE#
  • IMPORTANT Full Student Name, School Name and Cell Phone # must be clearly written and secure on bags
    If not clear bag could be misplaced or delayed.

STRICT LUGGAGE LIMIT:

  • (1) Suitcase or Duffle type bag (Only 1 per person permitted in hotel)
  • (1) Equipment Bag for skis or snowboard + Ski or Snowboard Boots.(Boot bag with only boots ok if needed)
  • (1) Small carry-on. (Example: Backpack)
  • Pillow/blanket/bottled water for a more comfortable bus ride.
  • Good (Clean) DVD Movies for the bus, Warm clothes, gloves, hat, goggles, face covering, bathing suit, etc.

SPENDING MONEY for meals, ATM CARD or Credit Card (safest)

See details below in the $ Money Section.

IMPORTANT: CHANGING-MORNING OF ARRIVAL

IMPORTANT: CHANGING FOR SKIING -MORNING OF ARRIVAL:

  • You will be changing clothes to ski and snowboard when you arrive at Mont St. Anne (EARLY AM SATURDAY)
  • Please pack or dress for easy access to your ski clothing in your luggage.
  • You will have access to luggage under the bus for changing on arrival

INFORMATION AND DETAILS ON SKI RESORTS: Mont St Anne (Day 1 & 2) Stoneham (Day 3) CLICK HERE

ROOM CHECK-IN AFTER THE SKIING DAY

Room check-in is 5-6 PM (After we return from skiing).

  • Ski Travel will receive the room key envelopes for check-in from the hotel management when all rooms are clean and ready for the group usually by 5-6 PM
  • Please note that delays sometimes occur if the hotel was over 75% occupied the night before

4 Other VERY Important Information

VERY IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION (click link below to please read)

Please read this very important detailed information concerning the trip.

  • What's Included in the trip
  • Lodging Info
  • What else to bring
  • Cell phone usage
  • Arrival / Check-In / Student responsibility
  • Catholic Religious Services (Sundays)
  • Telephoning Hotel

CLICK HERE TO PLEASE READ

Trip Schedule/ Mandatory student / Check-in Times with Staff / Discount Card (Important):

  • Upon arrival students are given a laminated trip schedule/itinerary, which includes the mandatory check-in times for personally meeting with their chaperones
  • This policy is strictly enforced
  • Failure to check-in with a chaperone on time will result in a call to the parents and/or expulsion from the trip

MEALS

The Discount Pass is on the reverse side of the Trip Schedule Card.

  • Discounts on food, shops, etc in Québec City (Evening)
  • BREAKFAST is provided at Mont St Anne on DAY 2 and Stoneham on DAY 3
  • OTHER MEALS: Suggested amount per day for food is $40/day
  • What to Eat in Quebec City (Evening)? Click Here

CELL PHONES/SMART PHONES - VERY IMPORTANT

All U.S. cell phones do work in Quebec.

  • Please check with your carrier to add a Canadian calling plan if your student will be using their phone
  • WARNING: without a Canadian plan the phone is roaming
  • Rates will be $1.00 /minute and .50 per text. Please avoid a surprise bill
  • WIFI- The hotel does have FREE WIFI in the lobby

WHAT ABOUT SPENDING MONEY FOR THE TRIP?

ATM-DEBIT CARD/CREDIT CARD + (some U.S. Cash) IS THE BEST & SAFEST.

  • We suggest maybe $150-200 (Or more if your wish) U.S. Cash + ATM, Credit Card
    (Amount of cash obviously at your discretion)
  • Some cash + ATM , Credit Card is the safest bet. Follow instructions below
  • WARNING: GIFT CARDS (Visa, Amex, Mastercard Gift Cards) Do Not work in Canada

ATM-Machines-Debit Cards-Credit Cards-US Money.

  • ATM cards are the safest way for students to access cash from home bank accounts
  • Most debit cards will work. Some do not work in Canada
  • Please verify with your bank if card will work in Quebec, Canada

IMPORTANT: TRAVEL NOTICE TO YOUR BANK:
Please notify your ATM bank and Credit Card company of your travel dates and that you will be using your card in Canada.

  • CREDIT CARDS (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex) and DEBIT CARDS ARE OK
  • U.S. Money (CASH) is also accepted at the ski resort, hotel, shops, restaurants etc

WHAT TO DO ON A TRIP IN QUEBEC CITY?

  • The Chateau Frontenac & Chateau Laurier are located in the heart of  Quebec City
  • There are amazing things do right outside the hotel

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR DETAILS. GREAT STUFF!

WEATHER CONDITIONS:

Click Here or check online for temperatures and forecast for Quebec City.

CHECK-OUT DAY

  • On the last day of the trip, students are required to check-out of the rooms by 7:45 AM to board the bus to Stoneham
  • Students should go skiing or snowboarding
  • Bus departs from Stoneham at 2:30 PM

NEED ADDITIONAL TRIP INFO? QUESTIONS?

Click Frequently Asked Questions below.


5 BUS Departure, Return, Luggage info

JANUARY 26-30, 2024

BUS DEPARTURES (LOCATION AND PICK-UP TIME) CLICK HERE

Strict Luggage Limit for All Trips:

  • Please secure a LUGGAGE TAG TO YOUR BAG (mandatory)
  • No luggage tag could result in DELAYED OF MISPLACED BAG

Please make sure your main suitcase for the hotel has a tag with your STUDENT FULL NAME + SCHOOL and CELL PHONE#

  • (1) Suitcase / Duffle (Only 1 permitted) MUST HAVE a tag with your Student full name, school and cell#
  • (1) Equipment Bag for skis or snowboard (MUST STAY ON THE BUS EACH NIGHT)
  • (1) Small carry-on

Please remember to verify your Bus Departure above before the trip. Thank you.



6 Ski Travel Staff

The Ski Travel Staff, Chaperones and Resort Security are there to assist you with any questions or problems you may have.
Please feel free to ask for assistance!

TRIP / MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE From only $41*

WE STRONGLY SUGGEST that you purchase the TRIP CANCELLATION / MEDICAL INSURANCE from only $41*
*$41 based on Sample Quote on "Basic Plan" student age 16 as of 10/2/2023

SPECIAL OFFER for Snow Escape customers! CLICK HERE for details.

Trip Insurance


7 IMPORTANT TRIP INFO FAQ's, Payments, Hotel Contact Info, Etc.

Click FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS below:

  • To access your online Reservation Account CLICK HERE
  • CLICK HERE to see details on what to bring on the trip
  • TRIP and MEDICAL INSURANCE information CLICK HERE

Hotel Contact Info

Château Frontenac

1 Rue des Carrières
Québec QC
G1R 4P5

PHONE: 1-418-692-3861
Ask for the Ski Travel Group Staff

Château Laurier

1220 Place George-V Ouest
Québec QC
G1R 5B8

PHONE: 1-418-522-8108
Ask for the Ski Travel Group Staff

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ONLY (After Hours)

Ski Travel office 1-703-425-5400

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