UPDATED 1/6/2017
Event Updates and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
MLK SKI WEEKEND
January 13-16, 2017 | Blue Mountain Ski Resort | Blue Mountains, ON | Canada
Event Updates
Luggage restrictions allow
1 suitcase and 1 carry-on. 6 Days til lift-off!
Group Information Sheets Now
Due! If you do not submit forms, you and your friends will not be registered.
Send forms in now!
Passports
are required. Expedite processing needed at this point
Charter Bus Information:
CHARTER BUS PARTY
FROM DETROIT OR TORONTO - $99/PERSON ROUNDTRIP
Loads in Detroit at
9am - Departs from DTW airport hotels Friday, Jan. 13 before 11am
Loads in Toronto at 12pm
- Departs from YYZ airport, Terminal 1, Friday, Jan. 13 before 2pm
Returns to Detroit
DTW Monday, Jan. 16 by 5pm
Returns to Toronto
YYZ Monday, Jan. 16 by 1pm
Hotels in Detroit for Thursday, Jan. 12th.
Fairfield Inn (For
regular sized groups) and Spring Hill Suites (For larger groups)
Each group is
responsible for reserving their own rooms. Call the hotel directly and tell
them you're with MLK Ski Weekend. The Detroit party buses will depart from
these locations.
Fairfield Inn: (734)
467-7601
Spring Hill Suites:
(734) 326-7500
FAQs
Snow
There will be a lot
of snow on the resort. Please do not start snowball fights. Do not play in the
snow with cheap gloves (frostbite is real). And NEVER EVER eat yellow snow.
Wristbands
Available in January.
If you booked lodging outside of the event, your wristband will cost considerably
more, and there will be a constraint on how many wristbands are available.
Final Payments
Complete
Passport:
YES PASSPORTS ARE
REQUIRED. Enhanced Drivers Licenses can be used by those in Michigan and New
York.
Bedding:
Bedding IS provided
for suites, villas, and condos
However…
Bedding is NOT
provided in the CHALETS! You must bring your own sheets, pillows, pillow cases,
towels and wash cloths.
Toiletries:
Bring your own soap,
toothbrush, deodorant, etc...
Food and Accommodations with Kitchens:
You are responsible
for your own food. All CONDOS, VILLAS, TOWNHOMES, CHALETS, AND SUITES have
full kitchens (Studio suite only has microwave and refrigerator). There is a
store on the resort and stores near the resort. Purchase frozen, pre-prepared
foods so making meals is not a burden when it's time to eat. These foods
include: Lasagna, meatballs, chicken wings, pizza, salad, fruit, breakfast
food, lunch type food, hot cocoa, etc...
All kitchens are
fully equipped with everything including pots, pans, plates, cups, flatware,
cooking utensils, etc…
We recommend buying
disposable cups, plates, flatware so you don’t have to wash dishes.
You can also purchase
food at the resort restaurants (30+ places to purchase food)
Discounts
We have discounts at
Boyne Country Sports (15%). Just identify yourself as participating in 2017 MLK
Ski Weekend. Dunhams will give 10% off with your AAA
or Kroger shopping card.
For inexpensive snow wear, look online: Amazon.com,
Academy.com (AcademySports), Target.com, Walmart.com
and Google. Don’t buy pricey gear.
The Ski Gear
·
If you live in the south,
this is an alternative to buying heavy coats – use the “layer” method. Use long
sleeved shirts (made of synthetic materials), turtle neck, sweater, fleece and
a wind/rain resistant zip-up jacket to cover it.
·
Ski jacket – Must be
windproof, waterproof, and collar should come above your chin when zipped. $40
-$99.
·
Pair of ski gloves
(should have drawstrings at wrist) $7-$25
·
Ski pants or ski bib
(overalls) $20 - $40
·
Ski socks (must be
made of Lycra, nylon or other synthetic material...no cotton!) $5-$10
·
Ski Goggles or
sunglasses – $7-$40 (beginner’s
goggles).
·
Base Layers - Turtle
neck or long sleeve synthetic tee-shirt $10
·
Sweater or Fleece $15
·
Ski Mask (not the
carjacking one) $10 (optional)
·
Base Layers -
Thermals or workout pants (synthetic material works best, such as workout
pants) $7-$10
·
Ski Hat (not a skull
cap. We are not in the hood) $3-$15
·
Winter Boots – Shop
online at amazon.com and shoebuy.com. Get boots with rubber soles. Fashion boots
are not recommended for this trip - could hurt you more than help. No open toe
or high heels!!!! There will be real snow.
Other Items (optional)
- Hand warmers
- Sunglasses
- Duffle bags (work better than suitcases and easier to
pack into vehicles)
- Extra trash bags (useful for more than just trash)
- Ice scraper for your vehicle (you will need it!)
- Chewing gum
- Energy Drinks
- Condoms/Birth control/Morning After pills/other
contraceptives
These items are
absolutely necessary if you want to enjoy yourself skiing and stay warm.
Most of you will already have most of these items. The proper gear will
keep you warm all day. The wrong gear will have you to lose the feeling in your
toes/fingers.
You cannot ski in
jeans or leather jackets!!!!!
Also remember to have
your warm sweaters, fleece, graphic thermals, jeans, extra socks, long johns,
and flannel PJs for lounging. Bring a swim suit for the pool party and
one for the hot tub.
Please also pack your
gear for the following parties:
Friday – On
bus: Rep Yo City (clothes with your hometown,
college, Frat/sorority Greek letters, 90’s gear, etc),
At resort: Meet and Greet, Speed Dating, 80’s 90’s Y2K Music party, Official
after party
Saturday –
Village Day Party w/ celebrity guest DJs (Outdoors - wear winter gear)
Saturday – “The
Pajama and Lingerie Party” (EVERYONE wears pajamas and lingerie!!!)
Sunday – Pool
party featuring “World’s Largest Hot Tub Party” (swim suits required)
Sunday – Glow
in the Dark “Tee-Shirt Party” (Souvenir MLK T-Shirts- provided)
Please do not over
pack. Luggage space is limited on the bus.
If I forgot to address anything, please let me know. Look for
updates through email and on the website.
Thanks,
MLK Ski Weekend
mlkskiweekend@gmail.com
313 879-7150