For skiers and snowboarders without their own equipment, this trip from New York City to Blue Mountain in the Poconos packs the essentials into one easy day. Round trip travel in a heated coach is paired with a complete rental package: skis, boots, poles and a helmet for skiers, or a snowboard, boots, bindings and a helmet for snowboarders. A trip leader rides along and stays on hand at the resort, so there's always someone to turn to with questions.

The gift comes in four versions to suit each rider. The Bus & Ski Rental and Bus & Board Rental packages are ideal for anyone who already holds a lift pass, while the All Area Lift Bus & Ski Rental and All Area Lift Bus & Board Rental packages add a full day lift ticket with access to the whole resort. Riders can spend the day on wide, high speed cruisers or work on their skills in the progression terrain parks, then wrap things up with a complimentary drink after the lifts close. The coach handles the highway traffic back to NYC while everyone rests their legs and swaps stories from the slopes.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All ages are welcome.
  • Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Guests aged 16 to 17 need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian, who must also give the trip leader a printed copy of their government issued ID before the trip.
• Experience level: All levels are welcome. Lessons are not included.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included.
• Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed. Certified service dogs are permitted on the bus.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Full day. The bus departs New York City early in the morning and leaves the resort at 4:30 PM, returning to the original pickup point in the evening.
• What's included:
  • Round trip coach transportation from New York City
  • A trip leader on the bus and at the mountain
  • Complimentary après drinks after the lifts close
  • Ski rental with skis, boots, poles and a helmet (Ski Rental packages)
  • Snowboard rental with a board, boots, bindings and a helmet (Board Rental packages)
  • A full day lift ticket with access to the whole resort (All Area Lift packages only)
• Who will be present: A trip leader will be with the group on the bus and at the mountain, and other guests will be joining on the bus.
• Photo/video: Photos and video are welcome; flash photography is not permitted.
• Specific rules to follow:
  • All guests must sign a waiver before boarding the bus
  • Smoking of any kind is not permitted on the bus
  • Guests must be back at the return meeting point on time, as the bus departs as scheduled

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This trip runs in winter conditions. As long as the roads are open, the bus will be running, though travel may take longer in snowy weather.
• Arrival: Plan to arrive at the pickup location 15 minutes before departure. Pickup times may shift slightly due to weather or traffic.
  • Downtown Brooklyn: 578 Atlantic Ave, departs 6:10 AM
  • Union Square: Paragon Sports, 857 Broadway, departs 6:40 AM
  • Hell's Kitchen / Times Square: 351 W 42nd St, departs 7:00 AM
  • Return: Meet at P2 near the Activity Center by 4:00 PM. The meeting point may change due to resort events or conditions, and guests will be notified if so.
• Parking: Not needed, as round trip coach transportation is included.
• What to wear: Warm, layered winter clothing and ski or snowboard outerwear, including a jacket, pants, gloves and goggles. Clothing and accessories are not available to rent at the mountain.
• What to bring:
  • Valid ID
  • Snacks, water and any personal essentials. Guests can bring their own food and drinks on the bus; no food or drinks are sold on board
  • Alcohol is allowed on the bus; please be considerate of other guests
  • Bags can be left on the bus during the day, but it stays locked until the end of the day. Lockers are available at the mountain
• Restrooms/lockers/changing rooms: Restrooms and lockers are available at the resort.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• The Bus & Ski Rental and Bus & Board Rental packages do not include a lift ticket, so guests need their own pass or ticket for the mountain.
• A voucher code for the rental and any lift ticket is sent before the trip. It is redeemed online and the items are then collected from a Pickup Box at the resort.
• The bus makes no stops on the way to the mountain and cannot drop off or pick up guests anywhere other than the listed locations.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for any other experience in our marketplace, free of charge, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 10 days before your trip, for another available trip date this season or next. To reschedule, use the link in the booking confirmation email or contact the experience provider directly. No-shows, missed buses or rescheduling less than 10 days in advance means losing the value of your experience.