ryeX Ski Trip 2025
Date:January 2 - 5, 2025
Location:
Winterplace, West Virginia
Ski Slopes:
Winterplace Ski Resort, WV
Phone: (304) 787-3221
Leaders:
Dan Kreiss, Kerri Irwin, Victoria Robinson
Get ready to hit the slopes this year with ryeX! We are heading back to Winterplace, West Virginia, for a mountain retreat you won't forget. We will spend two days on the slopes and if you don't want to ski, sign up to be a lodge dweller and play games and hang out with your friends in the lodge.
SCROLL DOWN FOR PACKAGE OPTIONS AND PRICING
SCROLL DOWN FOR PACKAGE OPTIONS AND PRICING
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
7:45 AM - Meet at the South Tower of RPC
8:15 AM - Depart RPC
Noon - Lunch on the road
5:00 PM - Arrive at Hotel & Dinner at Cracker Barrel Restaurant
7:30 PM - Session 1
8:45 PM - Free Time
10:00 PM - In Rooms
10:30 PM - Lights Out
7:45 AM - Meet at the South Tower of RPC
8:15 AM - Depart RPC
Noon - Lunch on the road
5:00 PM - Arrive at Hotel & Dinner at Cracker Barrel Restaurant
7:30 PM - Session 1
8:45 PM - Free Time
10:00 PM - In Rooms
10:30 PM - Lights Out
FRIDAY
8:15 AM - Breakfast
8:45 AM - Session 2
9:45 AM - Dress for slopes
10:15 AM - Depart for Winterplace
Noon - Lunch
5:00 PM - Leave Winterplace
6:30 PM - Dinner
7:45 PM - Session 3
9:00 PM - Free Time
10:00 PM - In Rooms
10:30 PM - Lights Out
8:15 AM - Breakfast
8:45 AM - Session 2
9:45 AM - Dress for slopes
10:15 AM - Depart for Winterplace
Noon - Lunch
5:00 PM - Leave Winterplace
6:30 PM - Dinner
7:45 PM - Session 3
9:00 PM - Free Time
10:00 PM - In Rooms
10:30 PM - Lights Out
SATURDAY
9:00 AM - Breakfast
9:30 AM - Session 4
10:45 AM - Dress for Slopes
11:15 AM - Depart for Slopes
Noon - Lunch
3:00 PM - Snow Tubing
6:30 PM - Dinner at Ski Lodge
6:45 PM - Free Time at Hotel or optional night skiing
8:30 PM - Bus Departs Winterplace
10:00 PM - Session 5
11:00 PM - In Rooms
11:30 PM - Lights Out
9:00 AM - Breakfast
9:30 AM - Session 4
10:45 AM - Dress for Slopes
11:15 AM - Depart for Slopes
Noon - Lunch
3:00 PM - Snow Tubing
6:30 PM - Dinner at Ski Lodge
6:45 PM - Free Time at Hotel or optional night skiing
8:30 PM - Bus Departs Winterplace
10:00 PM - Session 5
11:00 PM - In Rooms
11:30 PM - Lights Out
SUNDAY
8:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - Depart Hotel
Noon - Lunch
5:00 PM - Arrive at RPC
8:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - Depart Hotel
Noon - Lunch
5:00 PM - Arrive at RPC
PRICING
PACKAGES ARE LISTED BELOW:
Each trip package cost includes lodging, meals (on non-travel days), and transportation. See below for more about each package:
Each trip package cost includes lodging, meals (on non-travel days), and transportation. See below for more about each package:
$515 Skiers
The price includes skis, boots, poles, lift tickets & snow tubing.
The price includes skis, boots, poles, lift tickets & snow tubing.
$530 Snowboarders
The price includes snowboard, boots, lift tickets & snow tubing.
The price includes snowboard, boots, lift tickets & snow tubing.
$365 Lodge Dweller
The price includes snow tubing but no ski or snowboard equipment.
The price includes snow tubing but no ski or snowboard equipment.
OPTIONAL ITEMS YOU CAN RENT FROM SKI CELEBRATION IF NEEDED.
These items will be picked up in West Virginia, but will need to be paid at time of registration.
$20 Two-Day Helmet Rental | $24 Two-Day Ski Pant Rental
The mandatory Equipment Fitting day is Sunday, December 8 at noon in the Garage.
These items will be picked up in West Virginia, but will need to be paid at time of registration.
$20 Two-Day Helmet Rental | $24 Two-Day Ski Pant Rental
The mandatory Equipment Fitting day is Sunday, December 8 at noon in the Garage.
WHAT TO BRING
- Clothes to hang out in the hotel (long pants/shirts
- Socks/undergarments
- Shoes
- Pajamas
- Skiing clothes (see What to Wear on the slopes section)
- Toiletries (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, hairbrush, ChapStick, sunscreen, etc.)
- Bathing suit and towel
- Water bottle
- Blanket/pillow, if desired for travel
- Travel/bus games
- $55 - Money for Lunch and Dinner on Thursday ($35) Lunch on Sunday ($20)
- Other spending money (students can get snacks at the lodge, etc.)
WHAT TO WEAR ON THE SLOPES
*Note that ski equipment (bibs, goggles, gloves, etc.) can be
borrowed from neighbors/family/friends. If you need assistance in gathering these items, reach out to ryeX staff. Also, you can choose to rent items from Ski Celebration:
$20.00 Two-Day Helmet Rental
$24.00 Two-Day Ski Pant Rental
borrowed from neighbors/family/friends. If you need assistance in gathering these items, reach out to ryeX staff. Also, you can choose to rent items from Ski Celebration:
$20.00 Two-Day Helmet Rental
$24.00 Two-Day Ski Pant Rental
Jacket
You will need an insulated jacket -– one that is windproof and water-resistant is best. If it is cold, you can add insulation to your upper body by wearing a long underwear top, turtleneck, and a sweatshirt, if necessary.
Gloves & Hat
You will need a pair of insulated gloves, preferably waterproof or water-resistant. Gloves with knit cuffs provide extra warmth. “Toboggan” hats are the most common– something you can pull down over your ears if it gets really cold. If the weather is warmer, a ball cap or headband is adequate.
Face
What you wear on your face depends on the weather= If it’s cold, you’ll need goggles and a face mask; if it’s warmer (say above 30 degrees) sunglasses and sunscreen are usually enough. If the slopes are making snow when you’re skiing, goggles are necessary. We will keep an eye on the weather, and you can check the top of the page for a weather report before we depart.
You will need an insulated jacket -– one that is windproof and water-resistant is best. If it is cold, you can add insulation to your upper body by wearing a long underwear top, turtleneck, and a sweatshirt, if necessary.
Gloves & Hat
You will need a pair of insulated gloves, preferably waterproof or water-resistant. Gloves with knit cuffs provide extra warmth. “Toboggan” hats are the most common– something you can pull down over your ears if it gets really cold. If the weather is warmer, a ball cap or headband is adequate.
Face
What you wear on your face depends on the weather= If it’s cold, you’ll need goggles and a face mask; if it’s warmer (say above 30 degrees) sunglasses and sunscreen are usually enough. If the slopes are making snow when you’re skiing, goggles are necessary. We will keep an eye on the weather, and you can check the top of the page for a weather report before we depart.
Pants
Insulated ski bibs or pants are the most commonly used clothing for your lower body. The outer shell of the garment should be water-resistant. If skiing conditions are very cold, you can add insulation with long underwear bottoms, leggings, or sweatpants (no jeans).
Socks
A pair of medium-weight, calf-length socks are necessary for ski boots. Acrylic or wool socks are better than cotton. Plan to bring multiple pairs for multiple days of skiing/snowboarding.
Insulated ski bibs or pants are the most commonly used clothing for your lower body. The outer shell of the garment should be water-resistant. If skiing conditions are very cold, you can add insulation with long underwear bottoms, leggings, or sweatpants (no jeans).
Socks
A pair of medium-weight, calf-length socks are necessary for ski boots. Acrylic or wool socks are better than cotton. Plan to bring multiple pairs for multiple days of skiing/snowboarding.
EXPECTATIONS
Each student is expected to act respectfully and responsibly throughout the trip. This includes behavior on the charter bus, at rest stops, restaurants, in the hotel, in the Ski Lodge, on the slopes, and in other public places. Such a retreat provides an excellent opportunity to help your students understand the responsibility each has to himself/herself and to the group.
Please stress to your student(s) the importance of honoring our guidelines and accepting the responsibility for making this a quality fellowship and social experience for each of us.
They must abide by rules of safety and respect throughout the trip.
For students to benefit as much as possible, we would like a shared understanding of our plans and expectations. Please carefully review the Covenant for ryeX Winter Ski Trip Retreat form with your student(s) and sign and return the form.
Covenant for ryeX Winter Ski Trip Retreat
Our ryex Winter Ski Trip Retreat is designed to allow students to travel together beyond the Roswell Presbyterian Church community to explore the greater environment first-hand through engaging in new experiences.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND SIGN COVENANT
Please stress to your student(s) the importance of honoring our guidelines and accepting the responsibility for making this a quality fellowship and social experience for each of us.
They must abide by rules of safety and respect throughout the trip.
For students to benefit as much as possible, we would like a shared understanding of our plans and expectations. Please carefully review the Covenant for ryeX Winter Ski Trip Retreat form with your student(s) and sign and return the form.
Covenant for ryeX Winter Ski Trip Retreat
Our ryex Winter Ski Trip Retreat is designed to allow students to travel together beyond the Roswell Presbyterian Church community to explore the greater environment first-hand through engaging in new experiences.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND SIGN COVENANT
Every student registered needs a medical form on file. Click links below to download all necessary forms
Medical Form
Allergy Care Plan
Asthma Action Plan
Medical Form
Allergy Care Plan
Asthma Action Plan
QUESTIONS?
Victoria Robinson
Director of Youth Ministries
victoria@roswellpres.org
Kerri Irwin
Director of Middle School Ministry
kerri@roswellpres.org
Laura Thompson
Ministry Assistant for Youth Ministry
lthompson@roswellpres.org
Rev. Dr. Dan Kreiss
Associate Pastor
dan@roswellpres.org
Director of Youth Ministries
victoria@roswellpres.org
Kerri Irwin
Director of Middle School Ministry
kerri@roswellpres.org
Laura Thompson
Ministry Assistant for Youth Ministry
lthompson@roswellpres.org
Rev. Dr. Dan Kreiss
Associate Pastor
dan@roswellpres.org
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