Blaine Ski Bus 2025

Blaine Ski Bus is a parent volunteer-led middle school club for grades 6-8 and independently run from Catharine Blaine K-8 or any other middle school. It’s a great opportunity for students to learn new ski or snowboarding skills, enjoy the outdoors, build community, practice independence and have some winter fun!

General Info

Five (5) consecutive Fridays in 2025: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7

3:30-3:45pm - Kids change, grab gear and head to bus

4:00pm - Bus departs Blaine for Snoqualmie Summit West

10:30-10:45pm - Bus arrives back at Blaine

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Attend Parent Info Meeting on Thursday, October 24

Parents both new and alumni are highly encouraged to attend the Parent Info Meeting (virtual) to learn about the program. A guest from Cascade Ski School will be available to provide updates and answer questions.

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm
Unfortunately, it was not recorded, however, here is the presentation. Scroll down on how to reach us if you have additional questions.

There are up to 45 seats available for students for one (1) motor coach this year. Remaining seats will be occupied by parent chaperones and gear.

Blaine Ski Bus registration is open to incoming Blaine students only in grades 6, 7 & 8 for the 2024-25 school year.

Step 1: Before registering, discuss with a fellow student whom they might want to be their buddy during ski bus
For safety reasons, everyone will be assigned a buddy or trio that they must be together while on the mountain
(No student will ski solo)
It is required to pair a buddy with those that are similar in ski or snowboard ability

Step 2: Parent or guardian submits the student registration form for each student,

Step 3: Wait for your email confirmation of a spot.
All registration confirmations will be sent out by end of the week you registered.

Step 4: Venmo the transportation fee for each student; a $25 discount per additional sibling
If you have financial needs, please reach out to blainek8skibus@gmail.com to inquire how we may create a payment plan for you.

Step 5: Sign your student up for ski or snowboard lessons at Cascade Ski School
To participate in Blaine Ski Bus, lessons are required for those that who have skied or snowboarded fewer than 10 times (or less than 2 years). See further details below.

Step 6: Non-season pass holders need a lift ticket purchase for the 5 dates above (stay tuned here for sale availability)

Lesson Details

Lessons are required for 6, 7 & 8 grade students who have skied or snowboarded fewer than 10 times or less than 2 years. Lessons are available for all abilities and we encourage lessons to advance and develop confidence at any level. The lessons are provided exclusively for Blaine Ski Bus through Cascade Ski School for a 1.5 hour lesson each night starting at 6pm on first day and starting at 6:30pm on the following Ski Bus days.

Those taking lessons are welcome to free ski until lessons start. If they are beginner skiers, we ask them to stay at the beginner magic carpet area. We will have volunteers there to help them during this time. If they are not comfortable doing this, they are welcome to hang out in the lodge until lessons start.

How to Sign-up

Fill out Cascade Ski School enrollment form.
If unsure of your student's ability, here is a helpful breakdown provided by Cascade.
- Lesson Fee: $255
  Lesson fee does not include ski rentals, ski pass or ski lift ticket
- Registration Deadline: December 1, 2024
- Lesson registration and payment will need to be sent directly to the ski school
You must register your student and purchase a bus seat before submitting your registration form to Cascade

Gear

All students must have gear before the first Ski Bus day. Renting on the mountain will take a fair amount of time and it is encouraged to have ski gear on the bus in advance. Here are a few advance fitting and rental options in the Seattle area including Alpine Hut, Evo and ProSki.

Alternatively, if you're looking for a ski swap of new and used gear, check out the Seattle Ski Swap Nov 2 at Hazel Wolf K-8 or Newport Ski Swap Nov 9-10 in Bellevue. Note: pre-registration for entry is required for Newport.

Code of Conduct

All participants must stay with their buddy and uphold the Blaine Ski Bus Code of Conduct at all times. Students and parents must sign the 2025 Code of Conduct before the first Ski Bus day. The Code of Conduct will be strictly enforced and if a student violates the agreement, they may be released from the Ski Bus with no refunds.

Volunteer Opportunities

Don't forget this is a parent-led club and the students need your help to make this successful! Please sign up to volunteer here: 2025 Blaine Ski Bus Volunteer Sign Up

Volunteer opportunities will include: before/after school gear storage helpers, bus chaperones for on mountain help and emergency drivers. We also need volunteers to help with administrative aspects of ski bus. Bonus: For those on mountain volunteers, you will get a Snoqualmie Summit voucher to ski FREE!

Have More Questions?

Check out the Things to Know overview for commonly asked questions about Blaine Ski Bus

Ways to reach a live person
Email blainek8skibus@gmail.com
Phone a Ski Bus co-chair: Molly Adrian (253) 732-7496 or Jeanette Geary (206) 369-5251