2nd Annual Winter Ski Weekend at Killington
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BU Hillel staff will review applications and be in touch to accept you and secure full registration & payment.
WHAT: Winter Ski and Fun Weekend at Killington, VT (you are welcome to come regardless of your skiing/snowboarding abilities or experience!)
WHO: 30 Students from across BU! (LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE)
STUDENT ORGANIZERS: Noah Fixler, Rebecca Shawn, Gabby Finklestein, Colin Sharpe, and Olive Yale
WHEN: March 20-22, 2026
WHERE: Killington Resort, Vermont
PRICING: Value of this package is $600 – YOU PAY STARTING AT $289 (includes transportation, 4 meals, condo stay, Shabbat programming). Additional cost will be based on activities you choose to do & food you choose to purchase such as lift tickets and rentals (this could be an additional several hundred dollars).
STAFF CONTACT: Maya Sobel (msobel1@bu.edu). Many BU Hillel staff will be attending including Rabbi Jevin, Ethan, and others!
WHAT: An amazing weekend at Killington Resort with 30 BU students and Hillel staff, featuring:
- Two full days on the slopes (there are also activities in the area for those who wish not to ski/snowboard such as tubing, hanging out, shopping, etc)
- 4 meals included: 2 breakfasts & 2 group dinners on Friday and Saturday night
- Great suite accommodations in the Cascade Lodge, with free shuttles to the slopes and ski village available
- IF YOU HAVE AN IKON/SEASON PASS: Killington is still on the IKON pass, so folks can still use it if you have days left at the time of your trip. Otherwise Killington also does offer a college pass at Killington – www.killington.com under season passes.
- Discounted ski/snowboard rentals and lessons
- $109 for 1-day lift ticket (regular price: $172)
- $211 for 2-day lift ticket (regular price: $328)
- $76 for 1-day ski/snowboard rental (includes boots, helmets, poles) – regular price: $96
- $147 for 2-day ski/snowboard rental (includes boots, helmets, poles) – regular price: $181
Add a half-day ski/snowboard group lesson for $49
Add a half-day learn to ski or snowboard lesson for $274 (includes lift ticket and rentals)
- Coach bus transportation to and from
- Leaves from BU Hillel (213 Bay State Road) on Friday, March 21 a 2 pm sharp
- Returns to BU Hillel (213 Bay State Road) on Sunday, March 27 at 6 pm sharp
- Programming options throughout the weekend from BU Hillel staff and Organizing Committee
- Awesome Friday Shabbat experience and Dinner & Spiritual Saturday evening Havdallah and reflection
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BU Hillel staff will review applications and be in touch to accept you and secure full registration & payment.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Friday, March 20, 2026
- 2pm: Depart from BU Hillel
- 5pm: Arrive at Killington Cascade Lodge
- 7pm: Shabbat Experience and Group Dinner
- 8:30pm: Free Time
Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Until 5:30pm: Your choice of fun (ski, snowboard, snowshoe, chill, alternative programming)
- Option to ski/snowboard/snowshoe with BU Hillel staff
- 5:30pm: Saturday Group Dinner
- 7pm: Havdallah and Spiritual Experience
- 8:30pm: Free Time
Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Until 2pm: Your choice of fun (ski, snowboard, snowshoe, chill, alternative programming)
- Option to ski/snowboard/snowshoe with BU Hillel staff
- 3pm: Bus departs from Cascade Lodge
- 6pm: Arrival at BU Hillel
APPLICATION AND PAYMENT DETAILS:
Apply here:
- Payments are non-refundable
- BU Hillel will be collecting applications, and holding a wait list
STAFF CONTACT: Maya Sobel (msobel1@bu.edu)
