Bush SKIBUS

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• About Bush SKIBUS

  • The Bush School SKIBUS program operates under the direction of The Bush School and offers ski/snowboarding trips to Sixth to Twelfth Grade students.  

  • The program organizes and coordinates several all-day ski trips to regional ski resorts (such as Crystal Mountain and Steven Pass) from January through April of each year.  

  • SKIBUS is managed and operated by Bush SKIBUS Coordinators who are parent volunteers.  

  • Each SKIBUS trip has a designated Trip Manager (one of the SKIBUS Coordinators). The Trip Manager is responsible for managing the execution of all aspects of a specific SKIBUS trip, is present from the beginning to the end of the trip on the bus and on the mountain and is Bush’s primary representative during the trip.  

  • Chaperones are parent volunteers and/or Bush Faculty/Staff members who assist the Trip Manager with executing the SKIBUS trip.  

  • SKIBUS is open to beginner through advanced skiers/snowboarders.  

  • Parents are expected to notify the SKIBUS Coordinators if their child is new to snow sports during registration. Students who are new to snow sports MUST be registered by their parents for a ski lesson at the resort day of the trip.  

  • When students arrive at the ski area, they are expected to be respectful of their classmates and all other skiers/snowboarders and the ski area.  

  • Students are expected to abide by the Bush School Student Handbook Code of Conduct and expectations of student behavior for this school-affiliated program.  

  • Students organize and ski/snowboard in their own groups. Students never ski/snowboard alone.  

  • Although the Trip Manager and adult chaperones are present on the mountain, it is important to note that they are not responsible for supervising individual skiers/snowboarders or groups on the mountain.   

• Participation Costs & Registration

  SKIBUS offers two different participation models that cover transportation, program, and lift ticket costs: The Pass and A la Carte.  

  
  

  The PASS 

  The Pass offers students access to all trips that SKIBUS offers. "The Pass" is the best model for regular SKIBUS participants.
  
  * Projected SKIBUS Season Pass and A La Carte participation model pricing will be published as part of SKIBUS registration. Note that final SKIBUS pricing will be determined at the close of the season (usually April) and that gear, lessons, lunch/snack money are not included as part of Season Pass or A La Carte participation models   
  
  

  FINANCIAL AID 

  The Bush School is able to provide financial assistance for costs associated with the bus, rental gear, and ski lessons. Director of Enrollment Management Adam Choice will share more information directly with families who receive financial aid. For additional questions about the Financial Aid for Bush SKIBUS Program, please contact Adam at adam.choice@bush.edu. 

   

  LIFT TICKET GUIDELINES: 

  • Only registered participants can purchase discounted lift tickets; and they can only purchase those lift tickets for their own personal use
  • Students must ride SKIBUS to the resort to receive a discounted lift ticket 

  REFUND POLICY 

  Participants are responsible for all SKIBUS program trip costs for which they have registered, regardless of whether they attend a trip with the following exceptions: 

  • Students that have sustained a season-ending injury that prevents them from participating in snow sports and that is supported by a medical doctor can request an exemption from remaining transportation costs - please contact SKIBUS Coordinators
  • In the event of a trip cancellation by Bush, no transportation costs will be charged for the cancelled trip
  • Exchange – SKIBUS tickets may be exchanged like-for-like for SKIBUS tickets on any remaining SKIBUS trip in the season without charge, provided capacity exists on those trips. Contact SKIBUS@bush.edu to initiate an exchange. You will be contacted by SKIBUS staff if the exchange is successful
  • Transfer – It is sometimes possible to transfer a registered participant's seat on a given trip to another qualified Bush student. Contact SKIBUS@bush.edu as soon as possible if you wish to attempt a transfer (recommend at least two days before the registered trip.) Seat(s) that are successfully transferred will transfer the cost of those seats to the recipient. Note that lift tickets & associated cost is typically NOT transferrable. You will be contacted by SKIBUS staff if the transfer is successful

  REGISTRATION 

  Registration for the Bush 2024-2025 SKIBUS season will open Friday, November 1 at 8:00 a.m. and close on Friday November 29, at 11:59 p.m. 

  • Parents/Guardians may add/remove trips and change registration model (SKIBUS season pass versus a la carte) at any time during the open registration period
  • The SKIBUS program endeavors to supply seats for all students for all registered trips without a waitlist. However, depending upon the registration volumes for specific trips, a waitlist may be required. In such cases, available capacity will be initially assigned to SKIBUS Pass holders, with any remaining seats assigned to registered students at random. Coordinators will contact parents/guardians with waitlisted students via email and/or phone if a seat opens for a given trip
  • SKIBUS volunteer chaperone registration runs concurrently with student registration
  • Registration status will be sent to registered parents/guardians/students once registration closes. Status will identify all students who are registered for each trip along with whether their registration is confirmed or waitlisted.  SKIBUS registration status may be reviewed/confirmed at any time via SKIBUSPRO.COM

  RESIDUAL TICKETS  

  • Any SKIBUS and lift tickets remaining after open registration ends will be available first-come, first-served at a la carte pricing to students who registered for SKIBUS. To acquire residual tickets, parent/guardian should email SKIBUS@Bush.edu at least 48 hours before trip departure

  Email should identify: 
  

  • Student(s) who wishes to participate
  • Which SKIBUS trip(s) students want to join
  • If the student(s) needs lift tickets
  • Parent will receive email confirming trip commitment status at least 24-hours before trip departure. Please be sure you receive this commitment status email before arriving for trip departure

• 2024-2025 Trip Schedule & Communication

  2024-2025 TRIP SCHEDULE AND COMMUNICATION
  Nine dates are currently being planned for 2024-2025 trips; however, the actual number of trips depends on weather conditions, student participation, and chaperone support.
  Click here for the 2024-2025 SKIBUS Schedule.
  
  

  IF SNOW CONDITIONS ARE POOR DURING THE SEASON 

  If weather or snow conditions are poor, a planned SKIBUS trip may be revised, diverted to an alternate resort, rescheduled, or cancelled at the discretion of the trip manager. Trip revisions and cancellations will be communicated using the Trip Day Communication Channels shown below.
  
  

  Bush SKIBUS provides the following communication channels:  

  • The Blazer Bulletin
  • Bush Website
  • WhatsApp Group
  • SKIBUSPRO.COM
  • Email: SKIBUS@bush.edu

  
  

  WEEK-BEFORE TRIP COMMUNICATIONS  

  On the Monday before each trip, the SKIBUS Trip Manager will send an email to parents/students that provides important trip details such as the schedule, participant status, Trip Manager and contact info. Make sure you read this email carefully before each trip.
  

  
  TRIP-DAY COMMUNICATIONS  

  SKIBUS will use WhatsApp groups to convey information immediately preceding and during each ski trip. There are two channels that parents and students may join.
  

  
  BUSH SKIBUS COMMUNICATIONS  

  The following types of information will be conveyed using this channel:  

  • Trip logistics changes (cancellations, delays or other revisions)
  • Trip Day Status (Boarding, Departure, Arrival, ETAS) 

  BUSH SKI SOCIAL 

  The following types of information will be conveyed using this channel: 
  

  • Social Communication
  • Photos
  • Other fun stuff!

  *All SKIBUS participants and parents/guardians are recommended to join the Bush SKIBUS Communication WhatsApp group.
  
  

  MANDATORY PARENTS AND GUARDIANS MEETING

  The Bush School requires parents and guardians of students who are interested in SKIBUS to meet the mandatory parent meeting requirement. Parents who are new to SKIBUS are encouraged to attend the in-person Mandatory SKIBUS parent meeting at Bush, though virtual & offline options will be made available. Parents are required to acknowledge understanding and acceptance of the Mandatory parent and guardian meeting content during registration.
  
  *Visit SKIBUSPRO.COM to register for 2024-2025 SKIBUS