Shalom Ski & Snowboard Club

Shalom’s Ski (& Snowboard) Club
Ski Club is a Shalom Christian Academy sponsored activity in which SCA Middle & High School students spend an evening of skiing/snowboarding at Whitetail & Liberty Resorts. Students leave after school and return at approximately 9:00 pm. They are transported by volunteer parent drivers.

When is Ski Club?
Ski Club will mostly be on Thursdays (we may do some Fridays), beginning January 2, 2025 and going through the end of February or longer depending on how long Whitetail/Liberty stays open.

Do I need to know how to ski/snowboard?
No. Whitetail/Liberty offers ski/snowboarding lessons for a fee. First-timers are encouraged to take a lesson(s). The Whitetail Slope Days Program is back for the 2024/25 season and is great for first-timers! The program offers both 3-week and 5-week options (1 day per week), which include lift tickets, rentals, and lessons at a reduced price. New this year, Slope Days packages can be purchased à la carte. Learn more about the Whitetail Ski Resort Slope Days Program here.

How much does it cost?

• Shalom Ski Club Cost - $45 (includes snacks, drinks, and long sleeve ski club t-shirt). 
• Lift Ticket/Equipment Rental/Lessons - $ Cost varies. Students will need to have their own ski pass or purchase a lift ticket each time they go with the club. If they do not have their own equipment, they will have to rent equipment. If the student wants a lesson, they will need to purchase the lesson. Please visit www.epicpass.com for more information on passes. Visit skiwhitetail.com or www.libertymountainresort.com for additional information.
  • Lift Ticket Options:
    • Purchase a lift ticket online each time you attend Ski Club. This is the most expensive option. Check with one of the Shalom Ski Advisors to learn how you can save with this choice.
    • Epic Pass or Epic Day Passes: If you plan to ski or snowboard more than 7 times during the season, the Epic Pass is your best option. If you plan to ski or snowboard 1-7 times during the season, the Epic Day Pass is the better choice. Note that Epic Passes and Epic Day Passes are only available for purchase until early December.
    • Whitetail Slope Days: Refer to the information above for more details.
  • Ski/Snowboard Equipment Options: (if you don’t have your own)
    • Purchase rental equipment each time you attend Ski Club. This is the most expensive option.
    • Whitetail Seasonal Lease Program: This program allows you to keep the equipment for the entire 2024/25 season. It's a great option for younger students who are still growing. More information here.
    • Whitetail Slope Days: Refer to the information above for more details.

If you have any questions about costs, reach out to Mr. Hoover. 

Food
Whitetail does have several good food options, but it is a bit pricey. Our Ski Club will take snacks and drinks for members while we are there, but you may want to pack food or purchase food at the lodge. Whitetail and Liberty do allow eating of outside food in their lodge. Vail Resorts are cashless so please plan accordingly.

Supervision
Mr. Hoover, Mrs. McCleary, Mr. Hoffman, and several parent volunteers will be at Whitetail/Liberty with students, but not with the students at all times. Students will be on their own, but will have Mr. Hoover’s cell phone number in case they need anything or they can go into the lodge to find a parent volunteer. Students are encouraged to stay in groups so they are not on the slopes by themselves.

Deadline
The deadline to sign up for Shalom's Ski Club is December 20. 

Parent Volunteers
We need parent volunteers who are willing to transport students to and from Whitetail/Liberty. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Mr. Hoover at jhoover@shalomca.com.

Please contact Mr. Hoover at jhoover@shalomca.com if you have questions.