Avalanche Latest Updates 12/23/2024
AVALANCHE SKI CLUB#1 ski club for kids age 8-18.
Dear Parents, We just added a trip to the schedule for this Saturday, December 28th to Wilmot. Please use the link below to register for the trip.
Weekly trip signup link
IMPORTANT!!!!
For this week's trip we wanted to make everyone aware of 2 important things this week
1. Wilmot is Cashless, they take credit, debt, apple pay and if you have an epic pass you can connect a credit card to it.
2. Wilmot is requiring waivers this year. The link below is a copy of it. Please fill it out and take a picture and email it back to us to go on the trip. If you have already done this please ignore.
WILMOT WAIVER
2024/25 Memberships
We are currently still taking membership signups. Here is a link to sign up for this year Membership Registration.
Weather/conditions for this weeks trip
The weather and conditions on Saturday look great! Temps will be in the mid 20's and partly sunny. Wilmot will be able to make snow from Tuesday through the rest of the week. Skiing/boarding will be great.
Lesson for Saturday
Lessons will be available for all abilities and will be first thing in the morning with secondary lessons for beginners in the afternoon @ 1:30.
Bus Arrival/Pickup information
South Bus Stop: Glenview
Lyons school in Glenview. 1335 Waukegan road Glenview, IL
Drop off time in the morning will be 7:45 AM, buses will be leaving at 8AM.
Pickup time: buses plan to be back around 5:30PM. Please arrive around 5:20PM. If we are running late we will send out an email and have your kids call or text you.
North Bus stop: Bannockburn
Anytime Fitness 2585 Waukegan Rd Bannockburn, IL 60015
Drop off time in the morning will be 8:20 AM, buses will be leaving at 8:30AM.
Pickup time: buses plan to be back around 5 PM. Please arrive around 4:50PM. If we are running late we will send out an email and have your kids call or text you.
City Bus Stop: Chicago
Oliver Garden 3555 Addison Chicago, IL 60618
This stop will be offered if we get enough participation. We will be communicating with Chicago parents during the week.
Sweatshirts
Have ARRIVED!!!! We will be sending out a separate email with pickup information shortly.
Protocols for this weeks trip
Latest updates
Please visit our website for the latest updates. If you haven't been receiving our updates you can always check our website. This weeks update will be updated on Tuesday Avalanche updates
Lastly, we will be enforcing our Zero Tolerance Policy for disrespectful or inappropriate behavior on a bus or at the resorts towards fellow members, staff, resort staff or other guest. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment. Also if kids are caught bringing alcohol or drugs with them they will NOT be allowed to attend another trip this season.
We are looking forward to a fun and safe ski season!
If you have any other questions please call us at 224-223-7542 or email us at [email protected]
Think Snow
Jordan Holtzman
Shayna Holtzman Schneider
Dear Parents, We just added a trip to the schedule for this Saturday, December 28th to Wilmot. Please use the link below to register for the trip.
Weekly trip signup link
IMPORTANT!!!!
For this week's trip we wanted to make everyone aware of 2 important things this week
1. Wilmot is Cashless, they take credit, debt, apple pay and if you have an epic pass you can connect a credit card to it.
2. Wilmot is requiring waivers this year. The link below is a copy of it. Please fill it out and take a picture and email it back to us to go on the trip. If you have already done this please ignore.
WILMOT WAIVER
2024/25 Memberships
We are currently still taking membership signups. Here is a link to sign up for this year Membership Registration.
Weather/conditions for this weeks trip
The weather and conditions on Saturday look great! Temps will be in the mid 20's and partly sunny. Wilmot will be able to make snow from Tuesday through the rest of the week. Skiing/boarding will be great.
Lesson for Saturday
Lessons will be available for all abilities and will be first thing in the morning with secondary lessons for beginners in the afternoon @ 1:30.
Bus Arrival/Pickup information
South Bus Stop: Glenview
Lyons school in Glenview. 1335 Waukegan road Glenview, IL
Drop off time in the morning will be 7:45 AM, buses will be leaving at 8AM.
Pickup time: buses plan to be back around 5:30PM. Please arrive around 5:20PM. If we are running late we will send out an email and have your kids call or text you.
North Bus stop: Bannockburn
Anytime Fitness 2585 Waukegan Rd Bannockburn, IL 60015
Drop off time in the morning will be 8:20 AM, buses will be leaving at 8:30AM.
Pickup time: buses plan to be back around 5 PM. Please arrive around 4:50PM. If we are running late we will send out an email and have your kids call or text you.
City Bus Stop: Chicago
Oliver Garden 3555 Addison Chicago, IL 60618
This stop will be offered if we get enough participation. We will be communicating with Chicago parents during the week.
Sweatshirts
Have ARRIVED!!!! We will be sending out a separate email with pickup information shortly.
Protocols for this weeks trip
- Kids must have their ski and snowboard boots on when they arrive at the bus.
- All equipment has to be brought with, we will NOT be able to rent equipment or helmets at the resorts.
- Parents must be available on the day of the trip to pick up kids if there is an injury- If injury requires a hospital visit, one of our staff members will go with your child to the hospital.
- Kids are required to sit in the same seats on the way home.
- To qualify for full credit, cancellations must be made via email ([email protected]) by 12 PM, the Tuesday before the trip.
- All cancellations will be issued as a credit to your credit card.
- Cancellations placed after the deadline of Tuesday 12 PM the week of the trip through Thursday Midnight will incur a $30.00 late cancellation fee.
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations placed after Thursday midnight the week of the trip.
- All cancellations will be confirmed via email.
- Ski pants (waterproof)
- Gloves (waterproof)
- Hat
- Long Underwear (suggested)
- Goggles
- Helmet
- Jacket
- Shoes/boots to change into
- Snacks
- Cash or credit car
Latest updates
Please visit our website for the latest updates. If you haven't been receiving our updates you can always check our website. This weeks update will be updated on Tuesday Avalanche updates
Lastly, we will be enforcing our Zero Tolerance Policy for disrespectful or inappropriate behavior on a bus or at the resorts towards fellow members, staff, resort staff or other guest. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment. Also if kids are caught bringing alcohol or drugs with them they will NOT be allowed to attend another trip this season.
We are looking forward to a fun and safe ski season!
If you have any other questions please call us at 224-223-7542 or email us at [email protected]
Think Snow
Jordan Holtzman
Shayna Holtzman Schneider