How to sign-up for a trip
You must be a current member of the Vancouver Skiers to participate in any trips, (backcountry included).
**Note: full members of other clubs (such as the Nordic Racers or the Nordic Wrecks) which are registered with Cross-Country BC receive a $10.00 per person discount on membership fees with the Vancouver Skiers.
If you missed our sign-up night in October, you can download a membership form and send it with your membership fee to the address listed on the form. You may also fill out a membership form at one of our monthly meetings.
Please choose the trip(s) that you want to participate in and contact the respective trip leader. (Contact information is printed on the trip schedule). If there is space on your chosen trip, then send a cheque to the trip leader directly. The trip leader will give you the mailing address. Once the trip leader receives the cheque, your space is reserved. You may also sign-up at one of our club nights, as many of our trip leaders will be present and can take your requests in person.
Please let the trip leader know where you will be boarding the bus. Pick-up points are listed on the trip schedule.
Pick-up points
BA --Broadway & Arbutus-- Please board the bus at the west end of the IGA building. Do not leave your car in the IGA parking lot.
GH --Gilmore & Henning-- Please board the bus on the south west side (on Gilmore). That's kitty-corner from the Gilmore Skytrain station. Please do park your car in the Home Depot parking lot.
Gilmore & Henning replaces Boundary & Lougheed as a pick up location. G&H is two blocks east and one block south of B&L.
SRY --Surrey-- Please park in the park and ride lot at 160 Street between 103 and 104 Ave. Please board the bus at the bus stop. (East bound on ramp to Hyw #1)
This pick up location is only for east bound trips.
WV --West Vancouver-- Please board the bus in the parking lot of St. Davids church. St. Davids is at the Upper Levels Highway and Taylor Way. Do not leave your car in the church parking lot.
This pick up location is for west bound trips only.
Guidelines for writing a cheque
- Make cheques payable to "The Vancouver Skiers"
- Indicate the name and date of the trip on your cheque
- Specify your name if you share a joint bank account
Cheques may be post-dated, but must be dated no later than 30 days before the trip departure date. If you cancel your reservation (by contacting the trip leader) more than 30 days before a trip, you will receive a full refund.
Room Allocation Policy
Most of our accommodations consist of standard hotel rooms with two double/queen sized beds. When signing-up as a "Shared Bed" (Quad) you will be sharing a room with 3 other people. When signing-up as an "Own Bed" (Double) every effort will be made to match you with another "Own Bed" (Double) and the two of you will be sharing a room. If no other "Own Bed" (Double) has signed-up you may have to share the room with two "shared beds" (Quads). As an "Own Bed" (Double) you will of course get a bed all to yourself.
Some accommodations consist of chalets with more than one room. Often these rooms are furnished with a double or two single beds. As a "shared bed" you will share a room. "Own Beds" will get their own room. The chalet may be filled with a combination of "shared and own beds".
Members can request room mates. If no request has been made, room mates will be allocated according to gender. "Shared bed" Couples will be paired with other "Shared Bed" couples.
If 3 "Shared bed" of the same gender request a room, a 4th person of same gender may be added. If 3 "Quads" of different gender request a room, one may be allocated to a different room in order to comply with our couples or same gender policy, unless one person in that group wishes to upgrade to an "Own Bed".
Cancellation Policy for Bus trips
- If you are unable to attend a trip, you may arrange for another member to take your place. Have that person pay you directly and notify the trip leader. If the substitute would like a different type of accommodation (i.e. Own Bed instead of Shared Bed) or of they are a different gender, then please contact the trip leader FIRST to confirm that the appropriate room type is available.
- If you cancel a bus trip less then 30 days prior to the departure date due to illness, injury or a family emergency, the Vancouver Skiers may refund 50% of the cost of the trip at the discretion of the Executive. You must apply in writing to the Executive for a refund.
- Please advise the trip leader if you are unable to attend a trip so the bus is not waiting for you at the departure point. If the trip is full and someone on the wait list is able to take your place, then you will receive a full refund.
- If the Executive decides to cancel a trip (insufficient sign-ups, snow conditions etc.) you will receive a full refund.