Note – package prices reflect 2.99% credit card fee.
Ground Transportation
Transfers between airports and hotels are arranged for the main group and are coordinated with the main group’s flight itineraries.  It is incumbent upon the participants to adhere to this recommendation, cost for off schedule transportation will be the responsibility of the participant.
Roommate requirement
If a registrant is a single traveler, it is the responsibility of the participant to identify a qualified roommate. If the Trip Coordinator aids with roommate matching, it will be the responsibly for each participant to communicate and approve the match within two weeks of being notified by email. If participants do not agree, then one of the following options exist:
•    the option to pay for a single supplement at an additional cost of  $1732 or
•    be moved to the wait list, or
•    cancel less club cancellation fee before final payment
Forms of Payment
SCSC will no longer accept cash as payment for trips.  Credit Card, Check, Cashier’s Check and Money Orders are acceptable forms of payment.

For a single supplement add $1732.

 We currently have a room available for a couple, or two females or possibly 2 males. Please email BigSky@spacecity.org immediately if interested and I will get you in contact with the couple who cancelled.

If you would like to be added to the wait list, email me and specify if you prefer the land or full package!  There are usually several openings that become available before the trip leaves. 

Join us in Big Sky Jan 11-18, 2025

Why Choose This Trip?

Big Sky Resort is considered one of the of top five resorts in North America for skiable acres and vertical drop. It is also known for its minimal lift wait times due to its advanced lift system. I have been to Big Sky multiple times and have yet to experience a lift line wait greater than 5 minutes. It is personally my favorite place to ski in North America. Although the highest peak is 11,166 feet, our lodging is located at the base at 7500 feet, so acclimation to the altitude can be much easier. Big Sky is affiliated with the IKON pass, so if you have one, lift tickets are one less worry.

For non-skiers there are many fun winter activities to enjoy. TSC and I are both looking into organizing a snowmobiling tour of Yellowstone Park as an optional adventure. If that becomes a reality, you can hang with exotic wild animals and check out the amazing geysers and gorgeous pools all while experiencing the thrill of snowmobiling!

We have added an optional excursion on Wednesday to West Yellowstone for the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center where you can view both from inside or outside.  Check out all this amazing center has to offer at https://www.grizzlydiscoveryctr.org/

Our home for the week, The Huntley Lodge, includes a fabulous daily breakfast buffet and free parking! Since this is a TSC trip, you will experience fantastic parties (some with dancing) some included dinners and all of the TSC discounts, fun and excitement of meeting other Texas ski club participants! Lastly, you will have one of SCSC’s most experienced trip coordinators attending to every detail to make Big Sky an unforgettable experience!

IMPORTANT LIFT TICKET INFORMATION NEEDING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AT SIGN-UP

The TSC rates are much higher than usual.   I strongly recommend you purchase a Freestyle Pass directly  from Big Sky for MUCH less than the TSC rates which are detailed under the lift ticket section if you do not have an Ikon Pass. The Freestyle passes will be sold at the current rates only until the first of September, so don’t delay!  Below is the link to purchase these packages:
https://bigskyresort.com/season-pass/freestyle.  

Alternatively if you are skiing more than one Ikon Pass area, it pays to go to the Sports America link below and you will earn 6.5% of the revenue as a discount off the trip. These prices will also go up the first part of September. Until then this link offers discounted rates for full Ikon Passes & Ikon Base Pass products. 

Go to  https://www.sportsamerica.com/ikon-spacecity     
  password: snow

More Than Just Skiing

The Texas Ski Council is in the process of arranging all the extra fun events for the week. We do know there will be a welcome party with heavy appetizers and a cash bar and a final dinner buffet with one drink and DJ entertainment and dancing.  We have also added an excursion to West Yellowstone to the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center which Trip Advisor has rated in the top 10% of  attractions WORLDWIDE!  You can experience the wildlife such as otter, grizzly bears, wolves and other wildlife Montana has to offer “up close and personal”, both inside and outside, during that excursion. The cost for this all day excursion is only $97.00, including roundtrip transportation.  Check it out here:  https://www.grizzlydiscoveryctr.org/

You will also be amazed at the several dinner spots with wild game entrée’s you have probably never seen, much less tasted!  Our hotel bell staff will take you to and from your dinner destinations free (tips only.)  Don’t want to venture out?  There are 3 dining options in the Huntley that will satisfy your hunger and thirst! 

There is a heated pool, two hot tubs, the Huntley Health Club and the Solace Spa for those aching muscles!

If you’d like you can also take part in ice skating, dog sledding, snowshoeing and dinner sleighrides. There is great Nordic skiing right there that I will utilize for a day or 2 and would love for a group to join me! I will plan a fun SCSC club party as well.

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