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: 50 Students from across BU! (LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE)
STUDENT ORGANIZERS: Yoni Manor, Jake Hodas, Jake Risch, Rachel Pinstein, Sarah Gazitt, Easton Pransky, and Sophia Tierney
WHEN: March 21-23, 2025
WHERE: Killington Resort, Vermont
PRICING: Value of this package is $370 – YOU PAY STARTING AT $229 (includes transportation, 4 meals, condo stay, Shabbat programming). Additional cost will be based on activities you choose to do & food you choose to purchase.
STAFF CONTACT: Zach Semko (zsemko@bu.edu) and Maya Sobel (msobel1@bu.edu). Many BU Hillel staff will be attending including Rabbi Jevin, Ethan, Rav Micha, Zach, Maya, and others!
WHAT: An amazing weekend at Killington Resort with 50 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 PASS: You certainly CAN use it on this trip. Just be sure to go on your Ikon profile and mark you are attending the March 22/March 23 dates at Killington.
- Discounted ski/snowboard rentals and lessons
- $87 for 1-day lift ticket (regular price: $167)
- $173 for 2-day lift ticket (regular price: $322)
- $73 for 1-day ski/snowboard rental (includes boots, helmets, poles) – regular price: $91
- $149 for 2-day ski/snowboard rental (includes boots, helmets, poles) – regular price: $176
Add a half-day ski/snowboard group lesson for $75
Add a half-day learn to ski or snowboard lesson for $140 (includes lift ticket and rentals)
Add a half-day learn to ski or snowboard lesson for $230 (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 27
- 2pm: Depart from BU Hillel
- 5pm: Arrive at Killington Cascade Lodge
- 7pm: Shabbat Experience and Group Dinner
- 8:30pm: Free Time
Saturday, March 28
- 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 29
- 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: Zach Semko (zsemko@bu.edu) and Maya Sobel (msobel1@bu.edu). Many BU Hillel staff will be attending including Rabbi Jevin, Ethan, Rav Micha, Zach, Maya, and others!
