Trips and Events

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The 2023 season is still in the planning phase. This area will be updated when the tripsg are finalized.

Payments for trips and most events can be made online through the Arriba PayPal . Mammoth trips and social events have their own payment buttons. The club is waiving PayPal fees for all Mammoth trips.

For all Out of State/Country trips, please use the Non-Standard Payment section at the bottom of the Arriba PayPal page. You can enter the initial deposit or you can pay for the entire trip. The PayPal 3.49% transaction fee will apply.

Don’t forget to renew your membership if you have not done so already.

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Our trip schedule for 2023

Mammoth January 5 – 8

Aspen Gay Ski Week January 15 – 22

Winterpark Colorado February 1 – 5

Chamonix February 18 – March 4 (including supplementary trip to Portugal)

Mammoth Elevation March 16 – 19

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ASPEN GAY SKI WEEK – January 15-22, 2023

We’re staying at the Limelight Hotel once again. They have an amazing breakfast each morning, free shuttle to and from the airport, luxury rooms, and they host après ski each night. It’s a super convenient location and a very nice hotel.

We have two options for you:

January 15-22 (7 nights – Includes MLK weekend for $3,300)
OR
January 17-22 (5 nights for $2,650)
You are on your own for your flight arrangement but the cost does include one Club dinner and a super fun week. Email Rhonda (rguilin@roadrunner.com) if you plan to attend.

Payment Schedule
$500 First deposit due September 15
$1,000 Second payment due October 15
$1,800 Balance due November 15

Payment can be made through PayPal in the Payment Section of the website. Enter the amount you wish to pay in the Non-Standard Payment section. PayPal charges will apply.
OR
You can send a check payable to the Arriba Ski Club and mail it to:
Arriba Ski & Snowboard Club
P.O. Box 69611
West Hollywood, CA 90069-0611

Please do not make any payments until confirming your status with the Trip Chair, Rhonda.

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WINTER PARK, CO February 1-5, 2023

This is our Club’s first time to this resort so sign up and avoid FOMO. We’ll be staying in ski in and ski out condos. The price is $1,300 per person and includes airfare

Email Rhonda (rguilin@roadrunner.com) if you plan to attend.

Payment Schedule
$500 First Deposit due September 15
$800 Balance due due November 15

Please do not make any payments until confirming your status with the Trip Chair, Rhonda.

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Mammoth

There will be a drive-up and one bus trip to Mammoth this season. Lodging has been booked at Mammoth Estates which has been well received by our members over the past few years as it is reasonably priced and within walking distance of the Village gondola. A four bedroom is booked for each trip so we are accepting reservations for 8 for each trip. Each condo has two bedrooms with queen beds (or larger) one bedroom with twin beds and one bunk room. We are limiting the bunk room to two members, regardless of the number of bunks in it. If there is a lot more interest we can look at booking another condo in the same complex. The condos are no smoking, no pets. You are responsible for your transportation to and from Mammoth. An allowance is provided for a group meal out – or for groceries if there are volunteers to cook. Details for each trip as are follows:

Drive Up Trip 1

Arriving Thursday, January 5 and departing Sunday, January 8 Cost $420/person with Early Bird sign up and payment by November 30, After November 30 the cost is $465/person.

If you are interested in signing up for either trip please send an Email to our Mammoth Trip Chair, Allen Leslein at allen.leslein@gmail.com. Make sure you include Arriba Drive up in the subject and indicate which trip you are interested in. You will be contacted to confirm your spot.

Mammoth Elevation Bus Trip – Thursday, March 16 to Sunday, March 19

With inflation soaring everywhere this year, the Arriba Board has decided to make a special consolation to their members this year in keep the Mammoth Elevation Bus Trip pricing the same as last year. Here are the details of one of Arriba’s favorite trips:

Dates: Thursday, March 16 – Sunday, March 19

Trip Includes: Bus Transportation, 3 nights lodging in 2-bedroom condos at the center of the action Village Condos, dinner and drinks on the bus (both ways), continental breakfasts in the condos, and a club dinner.

Trip Pricing: $780 per person (double occupancy) if sign up and pay before January 17, $840 thereafter. A single supplement is available for $430.

To Sign Up: Contact your Mammoth Chair, Allen Leslien at allen.leslien@gmail.com

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Chamonix and Portugal – February 18 to March 4

PLANNED AIRLINE TRIP SCHEDULE AND ESTIMATED PRICE
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Leave LAX on Lufthansa 457 at 3:05 PM and arrive LISBON on Feb 1 9 at 3:20 PM on LH 1168 (2hr 15min change in Frankfurt)
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Leave LISBON on TAP 948 at 1:55 PM and arrive Geneva 5:25 PM (non-stop)
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Leave Geneva on Swissair 2807 at 10:15 AM and arrive LAX at 4:20 PM same day on Swissair 40
Preliminary Airfare Estimate
Economy $1,400
Business $5,100
Premium Economy: Lufthansa and Swissair offer Premium Economy on their long-haul flights. My estimate for Premium Economy according for the above air schedule is $2,400. Please note Premium Economy would be only on LH457 and Swissair 40. Inter-European flights would be in economy. Lufthansa would only confirm or offer a Premium Economy price at the time we make the flight reservations as the space is limited, so first come, first served!

PORTUGAL SIDE TRIP February 19 to February 25
What’s included:
Group will be met by English-speaking tour guide at Lisbon airport and then transferred to our hotel.
6 nights with breakfast in centrally located 4-Star hotels in Lisbon
and Porto (4 nights in Lisbon and 2 nights in Porto)
Qualified, English-speaking tour guide during transfers and excursions.
Modern, air-conditioned coach during transfers and excursions
Entrance fees: Castelo de São Jorge, Jeronimus Monastery, Pálacio Nacional da Pena, Church of São Francisco, and the Cathedral;
local taxes and fees for ground services included
I’ve ask for half-day free in both Lisbon and Porto
Meals and Journey in Portugal:
Day 1 – Arrival dinner in a traditional restaurant in Lisbon;
Day 2 – City tour and tasting of Pastéis de Belém and lunch in a downtown restaurant; free afternoon
Day 3 – Lisbon – Sintra – Cabo da Roca – Cascais – Estroil
Day 4 – Lisbon to Porto and Tram ride and wine tasting in a cellar;
Day 5 – Porto and Douro Valley with visit to “Quinta de Avessada” with wine tasting and lunch included;
Day 6 – Porto – Aveiro and return to Lisbon with visit to the “Solar de São Domingos Cellars” with traditional lunch and wine tasting;

CHAMONIX – MONT BLANC February 25 to March 5, 2023
We have finally secured an excellent hotel in the center of Chamonix.
We will be staying at the 4-Star Heliopic Hotel and Spa (https://www.heliopic-hotel-spa.com/en/)

What’s Included in the Package Price
7x nights with buffet breakfast
Daily half-board-service includes 3-course dinner and a beverage package for ¼ wine, ½ mineral water, tea/coffee
Ground transportation to and from Geneva Airport
Use of Wellness area from 10:00 am to 09:00pm
WIFI throughout of the hotel
All taxes include VAT, city taxes or local taxes

What’s Not Included in the Package Price
Tips for hotel staff & waiters
Drinks, coffee/tea with included meals unless specified
Porterage of luggage at hotels (check-in/-out)

The hotel has an excellent spa with indoor lap pool, sauna, jacuzzi, etc which I’m sure will temp many of us to spend a day or two pampering ourselves. The hotel also has a ski shop! You can find out more information on the services on their website. At this time, the hotel will not guarantee the same room category for us. Looking at the rooms, they all look exceptional as does the restaurant and other facilities in the hotel.

PRICING (For Lodging and Ground Transportation only unless otherwise specified)

14 Nights – PORTUGAL & CHAMONIX
Double Occupancy $ 3,850 Per person lodging and ground only
Single Occupancy $ 6,000 Per person lodging and ground only
7 Nights PORTUGAL ONLY (excludes separate from group airport transfer)
Double Occupancy $1,400 per person
Single Occupancy $1,800 per person
7 Nights CHAMONIX ONLY (excludes separate from group airport transfer)
Double Occupancy $ 2,450 Per person
Single Occupancy $ 4,200 Per person

Click this link for the Trip Sign Up form
https://mcusercontent.com/0d58a33a27b32decd4b0dbbb7/files/9d18af02-98b4-4590-8f36-712f7945aadf/2023_Portugal_Chamonix_SIGN_UP_.pdf

Payments

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Trips and Events

Our trip schedule for 2023

ASPEN GAY SKI WEEK – January 15-22, 2023

WINTER PARK, CO February 1-5, 2023

Mammoth

Drive Up Trip 1

Mammoth Elevation Bus Trip – Thursday, March 16 to Sunday, March 19

Chamonix and Portugal – February 18 to March 4

Any upcoming trips will be announced as they are finalized