How many times has this trip been done in the past?
Diamond has been running a similar trip since 2010.
Is there usually a waiting list?
We usually have a waiting list of about five students, and then about five cancellations. Everybody who wants to go usually gets to go!
How many chaperones will there be, and do you know who these chaperones are at this point?
We will have at least 10 chaperones. Most are Diamond teachers; some may be spouses of Diamond teachers.
We are worried about other skiers and snowboarders flying down the mountain. Will there be any monitoring at all to make sure the kids are safe?
We establish a home base at the bottom of the mountain so the kids can find us. We also carry walkie-talkies. AND we register all our kids with the Emergency clinic (in case anything happens). That said: skiing is an inherently risk activity. We can not and do not monitor their every movement. Students are largely on their own while skiing.
Since there will be 100 kids with 4 kids/room that's a lot of hotel rooms. Do you hire a security guard to make sure that the kids are safe and staying in their rooms during the night?
Absolutely. We have a security guard.
My child has never been skiing? Can they go?
Of course. That said, we highly recommend purchasing the optional "first-timers" package that includes lessons and rentals.