A Thrill Presidents Day Weekend ski trip to Sugarbush & Killington on Feb 12-15, includes 2 nights stay and transport from Queens, NYC & NJ
Sugarbush, located in Northern Vermont's Mad River Valley, is one of Vermont's favorite ski areas. Sugarbush consists of two mountains, Mt. Ellen and Lincoln Peak, and is home to more than 4,000 acres, with nearly 600 skiable acres plus 2,000 acres of backcountry skiing in the Slide Brook Wilderness area.
From the trip description by NY Ski & Snowboard Club
On-snow support
- Independent: Confirmed: no staff on the mountain
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: Not included
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge. Professional guiding and instruction are not included.
- Guided: Not included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Terrain: 20% beginner, 45% intermediate and 35% advanced/expert.
- 16 lifts with uphill capacity of 25,463 people.
- Near Killington in Rutland County, Vermont; the largest ski area in the eastern US.
- New England’s largest vertical drop: 3,050 ft/930 m. Nicknamed the Beast of the East.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Max group size
- 14 guests
From the trip description by NY Ski & Snowboard Club
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Transfers
- Shared accommodation (shared queen/full bed or own single bed) at a big vacation house near Sugarbush — 3 nights on the Feb 12-15 departure, 2 nights on Feb 19-21
- Round trip transportation from NYC area
- Daily transportation between the house & ski resorts
- Tolls, & parking fee if any
Not included
- Lift pass
- Lesson
- Trip goers will provide their own lift tickets, for example, by getting Ikon Pass or Ikon Base Pass. Feb 12-15: Get Ikon Pass for $1,449 as of 8/8/2026 at https://www.ikonpass.com. Ikon Base Pass WON'T work for this trip. Feb 19-21: Get Ikon Base Pass for $1,019 as of 8/8/2026 at https://www.ikonpass.com.
- $10 tips for the van driver is required & will be collected on the returning trip.
Not confirmed by the company: Meals.
Day by day
Feb 12-15 departure: 1st 2 days at Sugarbush & 3rd day at Killington. Feb 19-21 departure: 1st day at Sugarbush & 2nd day at Killington.
From the trip description by NY Ski & Snowboard Club
Where you stay
We will be staying in a big vacation house located in Warren, 5 bedrooms, 9 beds (1 king bed, 4 queen/full beds , 4 twin beds), 2.5 baths, a fully stocked kitchen, and a living room. We will max out at 14 people. The house (the same house as last season) is 11 minutes to Sugarbush Resort. Features: Large deck and patio overlooking the river, short walk down the river to the Warren Falls, a long dining table, indoor fireplace, free Wifi, HDTV with Roku, microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher. Essentials: Hair dryer, soap, towels, bed sheets, and toilet paper. (Please bring your own shampoo & conditioner)
Getting there
Feb 12-15 departure: Depart Date: February 12th, 2027 Friday. Return: Depart from Killington Resort at 3:30 pm on Monday. Feb 19-21 departure: Depart Date: February 19th, 2027 Friday. Return: Depart from Sugarbush Ski Resort at 3:30 pm on Sunday. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you. Depart 4:00 PM from Queens (NEW): (Northeast Corner of 39th Ave & College Point Blvd) 133-03 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354. Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (1/2 block from Asian Jewels) Depart 5:00 PM from NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036. Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S. Depart 6:00 PM from NJ: (NJ Transit Ramsey Route 17) 1 Spring St, Ramsey, NJ 07446. $2 to $4 daily parking at the station's park lot. Meet at the pick-up/drop-off area (indoor) in the back of the parking garage. Expect to arrive at NJ at 10:00 pm, midtown NYC around 10:30 pm & Flushing at 11:00 pm LUXURY RIDE: We will provide a fully loaded new MB Sprinter Van or a Volvo XC90 SUV for transportation depending on the group size.
From the trip description by NY Ski & Snowboard Club
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Dates and prices
- Feb 12 – Feb 15, 20272026/27 · 4 days · 3 nights479 USD$479 USD per person early bird for first 7 spots or before Oct 1st, whichever first; regular $529 for the last 6 spots. Three nights, shared queen/full bed; $40 to upgrade to own single bed. Lifts excluded; full Ikon required (Base invalid). Required driver tip: $10.AvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
- Feb 19 – Feb 21, 20272026/27 · 3 days · 2 nights349 USD$349 USD per person early bird for first 7 spots or before Oct 1st, whichever first; regular $389 for the last 6 spots. Two nights, shared queen/full bed; $30 to upgrade to own single bed. Lift tickets not included; Ikon Base Pass works for this departure. Required driver tip: $10.AvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 3, 2026.
Good to know
Feb 12-15: Early Birds: $479 per person for first 7 spots or before Oct 1st whichever comes first. Regular: $529 per person for last 6 spots. $40 per person upgrading from shared queen/full bed to own single bed. Feb 19-21: Early Birds: $349 per person for first 7 spots or before Oct 1st whichever comes first. Regular: $389 per person for last 6 spots. $30 per person upgrading from shared queen/full bed to own single bed. REFUND POLICY: Full refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking Full refund minus $40 processing fee if cancelled 30 days in advance 50% refund if cancelled within 30 days of the trip No refund for cancellation or no show within 15 days of the trip; however, spots can be transferred to your friends with $40 processing fee Full refund if the trip is cancelled TRAVEL INSURANCE: To protect your trip, consider buying travel insurance, around 5% to 7% of total cost, and you can get reimbursed 75% to 100% of the cost for any reason for cancellation or trip interruption.
From the trip description by NY Ski & Snowboard Club
