Policy D. Winter (Weekend) Trip Policy

1)

Trip Sign Up

Policy B. Sign Ups applies to all trips and/or events.

2)

Financial Policy

Policy A. Trip Financials applies to all trips and/or events.

3)

Departure Times

a)

All buses will depart promptly at the designated times. Departure time will be strictly enforced and include OVSC members who must meet the DSBC bus schedule. Participants left behind because they are not present at the designated departure time will be considered no-shows and will be charged as such. Weekend trips will NORMALLY depart at a designated time as published by the trip leader. If due to trip length or a scheduling problem a different departure time is necessary, the trip leader(s) will notify all participants by phone or in person. However, it is SOLELY the responsibility of the PARTICIPANT to check with the trip leader(s) for the exact time and location of departure.

b)

When not staying at the slopes, morning lodge departure will be in time to arrive at least 15 minutes before the slopes open. Departure from the slopes will be 15 minutes after the lifts close or 5:00 p.m. EST, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER. If due to trip length or a scheduling problem a different departure time is necessary, the trip leader(s) will notify all participants by phone or in person. However, it is SOLELY the responsibility of the PARTICIPANT to check with the trip leader(s) for the exact time and location of departure.

c)

Departure from the ski area to return to Dayton will be 5:00 p.m. EST, except for trips outside the Continental United States, for which departure time will be 4:00 p.m. EST. If due to trip length or a scheduling problem a different departure time is necessary, the trip leader(s) will notify all participants by phone or in person. However, it is SOLELY the responsibility of the PARTICIPANT to check with the trip leader(s) for the exact time and location of departure.

d)

Participants missing at departure time who are not located after checking with the Ski Patrol (for broken down lifts or injuries) will either be left behind or if the bus is delayed for missing participants whom show up late without reasonable justification, those participants will be assessed a $50 fee before being permitted to participate in future trips and/or activities.

4)

Miscellaneous

The trip participant should not expect any specific trip amenities unless they are listed at the time of sign up as included in the total trip price.