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General Trip Info
The ski season is returning to normal. No more Covid waivers. However, the standard ABSF wavier that needs to be signed still needs to be signed once each year.
ABSF needs volunteers to be Trip Leaders. Please consider signing up to help lead a trip so that we can make all the planned trips happen. If you can be a trip leader please contact Frank Cammarata at 847-204-7794 or at cammarata@ameritech.net
Day Trip Procedures
Skiers and guides must register and preferably pay online at ABSF.ORG. Online registration will be closed the Tuesday before the ski date. The earlier you sign up the better the chance of our finding a successful pairing for the event.
Upcoming events.
Alpine Valley Day Trip - March 9, 2024
Join us for a day out on the slopes at Alpine Valley!
ABSF Day Trip
Event trip leader: TBD
ONLINE registration and ticket sales close at 11:59 pm on the Tuesday before the event. Please arrive at the event by 8:30 AM. Be ready to ski at 9:00 AM.
To register and purchase your lift tickets, follow the following steps:
Step 1
Complete the registration form below and click the ‘Submit Form’ button. If you need multiple tickets, please complete this process for each individual signing up.
If you need rental equipment*, please click ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Payment for rentals will be collected at the onset of the event.
ABSF discounted prices for rentals are as follows:
VI/Blind Skiers: FREE
VI/Blind Students/Vet Skiers: FREE**
Guides: $57
Guests: $57
VI/Blind Skiers who need a ride or anyone willing to give rides, please comment on the registration form.
* Rental equipment is subsidized by ABSF for VI/Bling/Student/Vet skiers and riders who do not have their own equipment. All Ski/Snowboard rentals include a helmet.
** Student = Full-time student with school ID and/or unpaid interns working toward a degree; Veteran = Military Service.Step 2
Next, select ‘lift ticket type’ from the dropdown menu.
Select your ticket and click ‘add to cart.’ If you are purchasing more than one ticket, repeat this process for each person. You can do this by returning to the ‘event page’ or by clicking on ‘continue shopping’ and following these steps again.
ABSF discounted prices for lift tickets are as follows:
VI/Blind Skier: $30
VI/Blind Students/Vet Skier: $20
Guest: $60
Guide: $0
Next, fill out the requested info to complete your payment. If you purchase multiple tickets, note that they will all be added to your cart when you check out so you can simultaneously pay for your entire purchase.
Note that even if there is a 0 (zero) charge, Guides need to complete this step for reporting and confirmation purposes. Your account will not be charged!
Problems with online signup? Contact Liza at lizajager@gmail.com
ABSF Winter Park Feb 24-March 2, 2024
ABSF WINTER PARK 2024
Come fly with us for 7 nights lodging and 5 ski days!
Dates: Saturday, February 24 – Saturday, March 2
Flights: American Airlines – O’Hare/Denver - Depart ORD February 24 – AA1647 8:20 am (non-stop) & Return DEN March 2 – AA2363 6:37 pm (non-stop)
Accommodations: Beaver Village Condos – shuttle to slopes
Pricing: $800/person Guides and Skiers
$750/person Students and Veterans
$1,424/person Guests (NO LIFT TICKETS INCLUDED)
Price includes RT airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and lift tickets (guides and skiers only).
IKON passes are accepted; check to confirm if your pass level qualifies. If you have a qualified IKON pass, contact the trip leader for the trip price.
SIGN UP NOW, limited capacity. Cut-off date 12/15/23
Click here to access documents containing additional trip details and payment schedules and to download the trip application and contract. If you have questions or need assistance accessing or reading the documents, please contact us via phone or email (see below). We will have copies and can assist you with signing up and taking deposits at the ABSF Kick-off Pizza Party at Giordano’s, Chicago, on November 18th.
TRIP LEADERS:
Mitch Hulscher at mitch.350@live.com or (847)508-7793
Sarah Repka at srepka@hotmail.com or (708)813-0689
Alpine Valley Day Trip -February 19, 2024
Join us for a day out on the slopes at Alpine Valley!
ABSF Day Trip
Event trip leader: Annie Ross at rossannie39@gmail.com or 312-335-0437
ONLINE registration and ticket sales close at 11:59 pm on the Tuesday before the event. Please arrive at the event by 8:30 AM. Be ready to ski at 9:00 AM.
To register and purchase your lift tickets, follow the following steps:
Step 1
Complete the registration form below and click the ‘Submit Form’ button. If you need multiple tickets, please complete this process for each individual signing up.
If you need rental equipment*, please click ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Payment for rentals will be collected at the onset of the event.
ABSF discounted prices for rentals are as follows:
VI/Blind Skiers: FREE
VI/Blind Students/Vet Skiers: FREE**
Guides: $57
Guests: $57
VI/Blind Skiers who need a ride or anyone willing to give rides, please comment on the registration form.
* Rental equipment is subsidized by ABSF for VI/Bling/Student/Vet skiers and riders who do not have their own equipment. All Ski/Snowboard rentals include a helmet.
** Student = Full-time student with school ID and/or unpaid interns working toward a degree; Veteran = Military Service.Step 2
Next, select ‘lift ticket type’ from the dropdown menu.
Select your ticket and click ‘add to cart.’ If you are purchasing more than one ticket, repeat this process for each person. You can do this by returning to the ‘event page’ or by clicking on ‘continue shopping’ and following these steps again.
ABSF discounted prices for lift tickets are as follows:
VI/Blind Skier: $30
VI/Blind Students/Vet Skier: $20
Guest: $60
Guide: $0
Next, fill out the requested info to complete your payment. If you purchase multiple tickets, note that they will all be added to your cart when you check out so you can simultaneously pay for your entire purchase.
Note that even if there is a 0 (zero) charge, Guides need to complete this step for reporting and confirmation purposes. Your account will not be charged!
Problems with online signup? Contact Liza at lizajager@gmail.com
Wilmot Mountain Day Trip -February 10, 2024
Join us for a day out on the slopes at Wilmot Mountain!
ABSF Day Trip
Event trip leader: Frank Cammarata at cammarata@ameritech.net or 847-204-7794
ONLINE registration and ticket sales close at 11:59 pm on the Tuesday before the event. Please arrive at the event by 8:30 AM. Be ready to ski at 9:00 AM.
To register and purchase your lift tickets, follow the following steps:
Step 1
Complete the registration form below and click the ‘Submit Form’ button. If you need multiple tickets, please complete this process for each individual signing up.
VI/Blind Skiers who need a ride or anyone willing to give rides, please comment on the registration form.
If you need rental equipment*, please click ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
Rental equipment for ABSF’s Wilmot Mountain events is sponsored only for VI/Blind Skiers or VI/Blind Students/Vet Skiers.**
* All Ski/Snowboard rentals include a helmet.
** Student = Full-time student with school ID and/or unpaid interns working toward a degree; Veteran = Military Service.Step 2
Next, select ‘lift ticket type’ from the dropdown menu.
Select your ticket and click ‘add to cart.’ If you are purchasing more than one ticket, repeat this process for each person. You can do this by returning to the ‘event page’ or by clicking on ‘continue shopping’ and following these steps again.
ABSF discounted prices for lift tickets are as follows:
VI/Blind Skier: $30
VI/Blind Students/Vet Skier: $20
Guide: $0
Next, fill out the requested info to complete your payment. If you purchase multiple tickets, note that they will all be added to your cart when you check out so you can simultaneously pay for your entire purchase.
Note that even if there is a 0 (zero) charge, Guides need to complete this step for reporting and confirmation purposes. Your account will not be charged!
Problems with online signup? Contact Liza at lizajager@gmail.com
Alpine Valley Day Trip -February 4, 2024
Join us for a day out on the slopes at Alpine Valley!
ABSF Day Trip
Event trip leader: Lori St. Arnaud at loriandlee@gmail.com or 708 601-2724
ONLINE registration and ticket sales close at 11:59 pm on the Tuesday before the event. Please arrive at the event by 8:30 AM. Be ready to ski at 9:00 AM.
To register and purchase your lift tickets, follow the following steps:
Step 1
To register and purchase your lift tickets, follow the following steps:
Step 1
Complete the registration form below and click the ‘Submit Form’ button. If you need multiple tickets, please complete this process for each individual signing up.
If you need rental equipment*, please click ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Payment for rentals will be collected at the onset of the event.
ABSF discounted prices for rentals are as follows:
VI/Blind Skiers: FREE
VI/Blind Students/Vet Skiers: FREE**
Guides: $57
Guests: $57
VI/Blind Skiers who need a ride or anyone willing to give rides, please comment on the registration form.
* Rental equipment is subsidized by ABSF for VI/Bling/Student/Vet skiers and riders who do not have their own equipment. All Ski/Snowboard rentals include a helmet. ** Student = Full-time student with school ID and/or unpaid interns working toward a degree; Veteran = Military Service.Step 2
Next, select ‘lift ticket type’ from the dropdown menu.
Select your ticket and click ‘add to cart.’ If you are purchasing more than one ticket, repeat this process for each person. You can do this by returning to the ‘event page’ or by clicking on ‘continue shopping’ and following these steps again.
ABSF discounted prices for lift tickets are as follows:
VI/Blind Skier: $30
VI/Blind Students/Vet Skier: $20
Guest: $60
Guide: $0
Next, fill out the requested info to complete your payment. If you purchase multiple tickets, note that they will all be added to your cart when you check out so you can simultaneously pay for your entire purchase.
Note that even if there is a 0 (zero) charge, Guides need to complete this step for reporting and confirmation purposes. Your account will not be charged!
Problems with online signup? Contact Liza at lizajager@gmail.com
Chestnut Mountain Weekend Trip - January 26-28, 2024
Join us for a Weekend Trip to Chestnut Mountain Resort!
Event trip leader: Odile Barbazan at odile.barbazan@gmail.com or 630-344-2053
ONLINE registration and ticket sales close at 11:59 pm on the Tuesday before the event. Please arrive at the event by 8:30 AM. Be ready to ski at 9:00 AM.
This Package Includes:
2 nights of on-site lodging at the Chestnut Mountain Resort (double occupancy)
2-day lift ticket
No meals, but an on-site restaurant
Equipment rentals are available upon request (payment for rentals is not included within this package)
Transportation: by personal car
Cost:
VI/Blind Skiers - $150.00
VI/Blind Students/Veterans* - $100.00
Guides - $100.00
Guests - $332.00
We require a $50 deposit at registration. Your full balance will be due on January 13, 2024.
To register and to make a deposit/purchase your package, follow the below steps:
Step 1
Complete the registration form below and click the ‘Submit Form’ button. If you are registering more than one person, please complete this process for each person you are registering.
If you need rental equipment**, please click ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
VI/Blind Skiers who need a ride or anyone willing to give rides, please comment on the registration form.
* Student = Full-time student with school ID and/or unpaid interns working toward a degree; Veteran = Military Service.
** Rental equipment is subsidized by ABSF for VI/Bling/Student/Vet skiers and riders who do not have their own equipment. All Ski/Snowboard rentals include a helmet.
Step 2
Next, select your package from the dropdown menu and ‘add to cart.’ This will allow you to pay in full for your package or make your initial $50 deposit to secure your spot. Please contact Odile Barbazan at 630-344-2053 or at odile.barbazan@gmail.com with any questions.
If you are purchasing more than one package, repeat this process for each person. You can do this by returning to the ‘event page’ or by clicking on ‘continue shopping’ and following these steps again.
Next, fill out the requested info to complete your payment. If you are purchasing packages for multiple individuals, note that they will all be added to your cart when you check out so you can simultaneously pay for your entire purchase.
Problems with online signup? Contact Liza at lizajager@gmail.com
Chicago Lighthouse Day Trip to Alpine Valley Day Trip -January 21, 2024
Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind Day Trip at Alpine Valley
This event sign-up is for Guides and Instructors only.
Event trip leader: Mitch Hulscher at mitch.350@live.com or (847)508-7793
ONLINE registration and ticket sales close at 11:59 pm on the Tuesday before the event. Please arrive at the event by 8:30 AM. Be ready to ski at 9:00 AM.
To register and purchase your lift tickets, follow the following steps:
Step 1
Complete the registration form below and click the ‘Submit Form’ button. If you need multiple tickets, please complete this process for each individual signing up.
If you need rental equipment*, please click ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Payment for rentals will be collected at the onset of the event.
ABSF discounted prices for rentals are as follows:
Guides: $57
Instructors: $57
Step 2
Next, select ‘lift ticket type’ from the dropdown menu.
Select your ticket and click ‘add to cart.’ If you are purchasing more than one ticket, repeat this process for each person. You can do this by returning to the ‘event page’ or by clicking on ‘continue shopping’ and following these steps again.
ABSF discounted prices for lift tickets are as follows:
Guide: $0
Instructor: $0
Next, fill out the requested info to complete your payment. If you purchase multiple tickets, note that they will all be added to your cart when you check out so you can simultaneously pay for your entire purchase.
Note that even if there is a 0 (zero) charge, Guides and Instructors need to complete this step for reporting and confirmation purposes. Your account will not be charged!
Problems with online signup? Contact Liza at lizajager@gmail.com
Alpine Valley Day Trip -January 20, 2024
Join us for a day out on the slopes at Alpine Valley!
ABSF Day Trip
Event trip leader: Patrick Clark at patrickskiclark@gmail.com or 630-728-0896
ONLINE registration and ticket sales close at 11:59 pm on the Tuesday before the event. Please arrive at the event by 8:30 AM. Be ready to ski at 9:00 AM.
To register and purchase your lift tickets, follow the following steps:
Step 1
Complete the registration form below and click the ‘Submit Form’ button. If you need multiple tickets, please complete this process for each individual signing up.
If you need rental equipment*, please click ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Payment for rentals will be collected at the onset of the event.
ABSF discounted prices for rentals are as follows:
VI/Blind Skiers: FREE
VI/Blind Students/Vet Skiers: FREE**
Guides: $57
Guests: $57
VI/Blind Skiers who need a ride or anyone willing to give rides, please comment on the registration form.
* Rental equipment is subsidized by ABSF for VI/Bling/Student/Vet skiers and riders who do not have their own equipment. All Ski/Snowboard rentals include a helmet.
** Student = Full-time student with school ID and/or unpaid interns working toward a degree; Veteran = Military Service.Step 2
Next, select ‘lift ticket type’ from the dropdown menu.
Select your ticket and click ‘add to cart.’ If you are purchasing more than one ticket, repeat this process for each person. You can do this by returning to the ‘event page’ or by clicking on ‘continue shopping’ and following these steps again.
ABSF discounted prices for lift tickets are as follows:
VI/Blind Skier: $30
VI/Blind Students/Vet Skier: $20
Guest: $60
Guide: $0
Next, fill out the requested info to complete your payment. If you purchase multiple tickets, note that they will all be added to your cart when you check out so you can simultaneously pay for your entire purchase.
Note that even if there is a 0 (zero) charge, Guides need to complete this step for reporting and confirmation purposes. Your account will not be charged!
Problems with online signup? Contact Liza at lizajager@gmail.com
Wilmot Mountain Day Trip -January 15, 2024
Join us for a day out on the slopes at Wilmot Mountain!
ABSF Day Trip
Event trip leader: Annie Ross at rossannie39@gmail.com or 312-335-0437
ONLINE registration and ticket sales close at 11:59 pm on the Tuesday before the event. Please arrive at the event by 8:30 AM. Be ready to ski at 9:00 AM.
Event trip leader: Frank Cammarata at cammarata@ameritech.net or 847-204-7794
ONLINE registration and ticket sales close at 11:59 pm on the Tuesday before the event. Please arrive at the event by 8:30 AM. Be ready to ski at 9:00 AM.
To register and purchase your lift tickets, follow the following steps:
Step 1
Complete the registration form below and click the ‘Submit Form’ button. If you need multiple tickets, please complete this process for each individual signing up.
VI/Blind Skiers who need a ride or anyone willing to give rides, please comment on the registration form.
If you need rental equipment*, please click ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
Rental equipment for ABSF’s Wilmot Mountain events is sponsored only for VI/Blind Skiers or VI/Blind Students/Vet Skiers.**
* All Ski/Snowboard rentals include a helmet.
** Student = Full-time student with school ID and/or unpaid interns working toward a degree; Veteran = Military Service.Step 2
Next, select ‘lift ticket type’ from the dropdown menu.
Select your ticket and click ‘add to cart.’ If you are purchasing more than one ticket, repeat this process for each person. You can do this by returning to the ‘event page’ or by clicking on ‘continue shopping’ and following these steps again.
ABSF discounted prices for lift tickets are as follows:
VI/Blind Skier: $30
VI/Blind Students/Vet Skier: $20
Guide: $0
Next, fill out the requested info to complete your payment. If you purchase multiple tickets, note that they will all be added to your cart when you check out so you can simultaneously pay for your entire purchase.
Note that even if there is a 0 (zero) charge, Guides need to complete this step for reporting and confirmation purposes. Your account will not be charged!
Problems with online signup? Contact Liza at lizajager@gmail.com
Alpine Valley Day Trip -January 7, 2024
Join us for a day out on the slopes at Alpine Valley!
ABSF Day Trip
Event trip leader: Eugene Hulscher at ehulscher@aol.com or 224-386-8309
ONLINE registration and ticket sales close at 11:59 pm on the Tuesday before the event. Please arrive at the event by 8:30 AM. Be ready to ski at 9:00 AM.
To register and purchase your lift tickets, follow the following steps:
Step 1
Complete the registration form below and click the ‘Submit Form’ button. If you need multiple tickets, please complete this process for each individual signing up.
If you need rental equipment*, please click ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Payment for rentals will be collected at the onset of the event.
ABSF discounted prices for rentals are as follows:
VI/Blind Skiers: FREE
VI/Blind Students/Vet Skiers: FREE**
Guides: $57
Guests: $57
VI/Blind Skiers who need a ride or anyone willing to give rides, please comment on the registration form.
* Rental equipment is subsidized by ABSF for VI/Bling/Student/Vet skiers and riders who do not have their own equipment. All Ski/Snowboard rentals include a helmet.
** Student = Full-time student with school ID and/or unpaid interns working toward a degree; Veteran = Military Service.Step 2
Next, select ‘lift ticket type’ from the dropdown menu.
Select your ticket and click ‘add to cart.’ If you are purchasing more than one ticket, repeat this process for each person. You can do this by returning to the ‘event page’ or by clicking on ‘continue shopping’ and following these steps again.
ABSF discounted prices for lift tickets are as follows:
VI/Blind Skier: $30
VI/Blind Students/Vet Skier: $20
Guest: $60
Guide: $0
Next, fill out the requested info to complete your payment. If you purchase multiple tickets, note that they will all be added to your cart when you check out so you can simultaneously pay for your entire purchase.
Note that even if there is a 0 (zero) charge, Guides need to complete this step for reporting and confirmation purposes. Your account will not be charged!
Problems with online signup? Contact Liza at lizajager@gmail.com