Towson Recreation Council

 Winter 2025 TRC Ski Club

Registration information and program details will be posted by Friday, September 13th and registration will open no earlier than October 1st. 

Great news! There will be a new package offered this season that includes rentals and lessons for 5 visits for $335!  

There are no Trip Alerts at this time

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Please note that unfortunately refunds for rescheduled trips are not possible.   This program is completely dependent upon weather conditions which are out of our control so your flexibility and understanding with regards to rescheduled trips, which need to be worked out with bus companies who have limited bus availability and school schedules, is greatly appreciated.  Please know that we make every attempt to move forward with the scheduled trips as long as the resort is open and a sufficient number of trails are open to accommodate our large groups, and other groups in attendance. 

Your child should be independent in renting equipment, carrying equipment, riding the lift, and skiing/boarding. A chaperone will not be with them on the slopes at all times. In addition, they need to adhere to departure times, manage their behavior on the bus and at the resort and be willing to approach adult chaperones to ask for assistance when needed. Please use your judgement if your child meets the criteria.

Private school sites are limited to students who attend those schools.

Students from any school are welcome on the Meadowood, Dumbarton or Towson High pick-up sites, provided they can arrive by the scheduled departure time.

The resorts are still cashless! Parents wishing to link a credit card to their child's Epic Pass may call Epic at 970-754-0005 or Liberty Guest Services at 717.642.8282.

Parents chaperones are needed for some sites. (some utilize teachers and therefore parents are not needed).  Stay tuned for information on how to sign up.

Fee #1:  Transportation Cost (payable to TRC)

Bus fee is $230 

This secures your spot on the bus and covers roundtrip coach bus transportation for 5 trips, chaperones and swag.  Visit this site to register.

Fee #2: Ski/Board Passes, Rentals and Lessons (payable to Epic/Vail Resorts)

Students must purchase an Epic Ski Pass or a Slope Days Pass through Vail Resorts (who owns Liberty and Roundtop Mountains)   

Click HERE to view pass options. Below is an overview of choices:

EPIC LOCAL PASS

5 - 12 years ($397)

13 - 18 years ($616)

• Lessons: add $158 (includes 5 lessons and will need a special group code to purchase)
• Rentals:  add $131 (includes daily rentals for 5 visits and will need a special group code to purchase) OR purchase season rentals through Liberty Mountain Resort or Princeton Sports (or you may reserve rentals in advance of trip nights through the Liberty or Roundtop Mountain websites as needed)
• Valid all season long at 39 resorts (excluding peak times at some resorts)

EPIC DAY PASS - 5 VISITS

5 - 12 years ($268)

13+ years ($514)

• Lessons: add $158 (includes 5 lessons and will need a special group code to purchase)
• Rentals:  add $131 (includes daily rentals for 5 visits and will need a special group code to purchase) OR purchase season rentals through Liberty Mountain Resort or Princeton Sports (or you may reserve rentals in advance of trip nights through the Liberty or Roundtop Mountain websites as needed)
• Valid for 5 visits to any of the 39 resorts (extra fee for peak dates)

EPIC PASS

5-12 years ($523)

13+ years ($1,025)

• Lessons: add $158 (includes 5 lessons and will need a special group code to purchase)
• Rentals:  add $131 (includes daily rentals for 5 visits and will need a special group code to purchase) OR purchase season rentals through Liberty Mountain Resort or Princeton Sports (or you may reserve rentals in advance of trip nights thr
• Unlimited access to all resorts with unrestricted dates

SLOPE DAYS PASS

(note: this is a special group package not found online; contact Mari Kate below for registration information)

7 - 18 years ($335)

• Includes lift ticket, rentals and lessons for 5 visits!
• Valid for 5 visits only
• Valid only at Liberty or Roundtop Mountain Resorts
• Valid only M - F so if a make-up date falls on a Sunday, you will need to purchase a lift ticket for that day or you can make up the visit on a M-F of your choice on your own accord
• Valid from 3 p.m. - close
• You will need a code that is unique to our group if you wish to purchase this package.   If you are interested, please email Mari Kate Connolly at marikate.connolly@gmail.com and she will provide you with the code.
• Hurry! The deadline to sign up for Slope Days is Dec. 8th (no exceptions)

Transportation

Roundtrip coach bus transportation will be provided to one of the following ski resorts (dates/locations vary per school site)

Liberty Mountain Resort, 78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley, PA 

Roundtop Mountain Resort, 925 Roundtop Rd., Lewisberry, PA
 

School pick-up/drop-off sites:

Bus departs after school and returns to school at approximately 10:30 p.m. 

NOTE: Private school pick-up sites are limited to students who attend those schools due to traffic restrictions afterschool.

• Dumbarton Middle (Gr. 6, 7 and 8)
• Towson High (Gr. 9 -12)
• St. Paul's (Gr. 6 - 12)
• Boys Latin (Gr. 6 - 12)
• Garrison Forest (Gr. 6 - 12)
• Gilman (Gr. 6 - 12)
• Bryn Mawr (Gr. 6 - 12)
• NDP (Gr. 6 - 12) 
• Maryvale Prep (Gr. 6 - 12)
• McDonogh (Gr. 6 - 12)
• Meadowood Park (Gr. 6-12)
• Roland Park Country School (Gr. 6 - 12)

Winter 2025 Trip Dates

NOTE: Bus departs after school (Meadowood Park site departs at 3:40 pm.) and returns at 10:30 p.m.; trips are held on Fridays unless otherwise noted and may alternate between Liberty and Roundtop. Make-ups due to weather may take place on Thursdays, Fridays or Sundays depending on bus availability. 

Dumbarton Middle: Jan 10, 24, 31 and Feb 7, 14

Towson High: Jan 10, 24, 31 and Feb 7, 14

St. Paul's Schools:  Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb 13 (Thu)

Boys Latin: Jan 10, 24, 31 and Feb 7, 21

Garrison Forest:  Jan 10, 24, 31 and Feb 7, 21

Gilman: Jan 10, 17, 24 and Feb 7, 21

Bryn Mawr: Jan 10, 17, 24 and Feb 7, 21 

RPCS:  TBD

NDP:   Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb 7

Maryvale Prep: Jan 16 (Thu), 24, 31 and Feb 7 and 13 (Thu)

McDonogh: Jan 17, 24, 31 and Feb 7 and 14

Park School/Meadowood Park: TBD

Additional Details

Parents and teachers chaperone the trips. Parents should understand that students are not supervised directly while on the slopes or in the ski lodge.  Ski patrol will contact TRC chaperones in the event of a medical concern, at which point chaperones will contact parents as necessary. If you are interested in chaperoning, please email Krista at towsonrecski@gmail.com.

Ski club participants are expected to follow the same behavioral guidelines as listed in their school student handbook. Violations may result in suspension from the club with no refunds.

While this program is open to beginners, it is recommended that first-time skiers be accompanied by a parent or more experienced friend on their first trip.  Or visit the resort at least once prior to ski club start on your own to get a lay of the land.

Complete trip details and all necessary information will be sent early - December via email to all registered students.