Tadcaster Grammar School. Killington, USA. Wednesday 28 th March Thursday5 th April 2018

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1 Tadcaster Grammar School Killington, USA Wednesday 28 th March Thursday5 th April 2018

2 USA 2018 ITINERARY 28 March hrs Meet in the Bus Park at Tadcaster Grammar School 19.30hrs Depart Tadcaster Grammar School 21.00hrs Arrive at Premier Inn, Manchester Airport 29 March hrs Check-out of Premier Inn, Manchester Airport 07.10hrs Check-in for Lufthansa Flight LH hrs Lufthansa Flight LH0941 departs for Frankfurt 12.00hrs Flight arrival in Frankfurt 13.05hrs Lufthansa Flight LH0422 departs for Boston 15.05hrs Flight arrival in Boston 16.15hrs Depart Boston for resort 19.30hrs Arrive in resort

3 USA 2018 ITINERARY A Typical Day 07.30hrs 08.30hrs 09.00hrs 09.30hrs 11.30hrs 12.30hrs 14.30hrs 15.00hrs 15.15hrs 18.00hrs 19.30hrs Breakfast Depart hotel for slopes Arrive at ski hire Ski lessons begin Lunch Afternoon skiing begins Return from slopes to ski hire Leave mountain Return to hotel Dinner Après-ski activity (e.g. movies, swimming etc.)

4 USA 2018 ITINERARY 4 April hrs Depart resort 14.45hrs Arrive at Boston Airport 15.05hrs Check-in for Lufthansa Flight LH0423 to Frankfurt 17.05hrs Lufthansa Flight LH0423 departs for Frankfurt 5 April hrs 07.50hrs 08.35hrs 09.45hrs 11.15hrs Lufthansa Flight LH0423 arrives in Frankfurt Lufthansa Flight LH0940 depart for Manchester Flight arrival at Manchester Airport Depart Manchester Airport Arrive back at Tadcaster Grammar School

5 Killington, USA

6 Killington, USA Airport transfer from: Boston approx. 3hrs

7 Killington, USA

8 Killington is the largest ski area in New England. About the Resort In Killington you can ski all day, everyday and never see the same trail twice. Killington boasts more than 1500 snow cannons and is famous for having one of the world s most powerful snow making systems. Killington is known to have opened trails in early October and kept them open through to late June in cold years.

9 Resort Facts Beginners: **** Intermediates: ***** Advanced *** Green: 40 Blue: 47 Black: 54 Resort height: 354m Top Station: 1293m Marked piste: 752 acres No. of lifts: 22 Number of trails: 141 Snowmaking: Yes Lift pass covers: Killington

10 Skiing in Killington Situated in the heart of Vermont, Killington offers something for everyone. With nearly 40% of its trails designed for intermediates. Plenty of terrain for everybody across its seven mountains and 141 trails. Good mix of ability groups. Top rated destinations for boarders, with its massive and diverse terrain, and two snowboard parks. It features the K- Pipe, one of the best pipes in North America, the Peace Pipe for beginners and the half-pipe at Pico giving riders a change to practice without the big audience. Traditional New England towns nearby with shops and restaurants.

11 About the Town With plenty of options both in-house and within walking distance, the Holiday Inn in Rutland is an ideal base for school groups with Killington s ski slopes located around 25 minutes drive away. There's a world of skiing alternatives with everything from shopping malls and bowling alleys, to cinemas and ice rinks providing a full complement of things to do both on and off the slopes. There's also a good selection of local restaurants on your doorstep which serve as ideal venues from where to feed the hunger pangs pre and post days spent outdoors. In a nutshell: lots of things to do in-house and within walking distance of the hotel.

12 Your Acorn Rep A dedicated and trained Acorn Rep will attend to your every need while you are in resort. All our reps are DBS (formerly CRB) checked Your rep will either travel with you on the coach or will meet you upon arrival in resort Liaison on your behalf with the ski school, lift pass company and hotel management. Organise après ski and in house evening entertainment where required.

13 Luggage Allowance Getting You There Each passenger has a luggage allowance of 1 checked bag weighing up to 23kg. Plus 1 piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 8kg and maximum dimensions of 55x40x23cm. Pocket Money Each student should have enough money to buy meals for the outbound and inbound journey.

14 Kit List FOR THE SLOPES SKI JACKET (Sturdy, waterproof and breathable, ideally with a secure pocket in the left arm to keep ski pass, medi-card and EHIC card). A secure inner pocket is also useful for storing a wallet/purse. COACH Passport Pillow/Neck pillow SUN CREAM & AFTERSUN Min SPF 25 We cannot STRESS this enough! BRING IT! (Out on the slopes the risk of sun burn & heat exhaustion is particularly high!) TECHNICAL SKI SOCKS 2-3 pairs! These need to be long, fit properly so they don t rub, warm and lightweight (Don t be tempted to use football socks!) Small Blanket & Earplugs Travel Snacks & Drink GLOVES / MITTS Ideally with a good grip and a wrist strap to prevent losing them. Mitts are also warmer than gloves. Purchasing HAND WARMERS may also be a consideration. FOOTWEAR Strong, solid shoes, trainers or snow boots with rigid soles are essential for safe winter walking. SKI GOGGLES / SUNGLASSES Category 3 recommended for adequate sun protection SALOPETTES / SKI TROUSERS Need to be waterproof and breathable Entertainment Money (Good idea to have both s and local currency) FLIGHT Passport NECK BUFF / SNOOD Ski balaclava is also useful for those really cold days THERMALS / BASE LAYERS 2 sets Neck Pillow KNITTED HAT / BEANIE (Helmets will be provided for all children) SMALL RUCKSACK Great for keeping personal items secure on the slopes. (although make sure these are removed when using chairlifts) Entertainment LIP SALVE Please use an SPF one to protect against the sun SKI TIES / STRAP Useful for keeping skis tied together when carrying them. Acorn Ski provides one per person. Money (Good idea to have both s and local currency) Fleece/Hoodie (2) Après Ski Clothing (Normal evening wear) Water Bottle Staying hydrated is essential Swimwear Some hotels may have a pool and some schools arrange après ski activities OTHER ITEMS Long Sleeve Tops light weight t-shirts for layers Towel (unless provided by hotel) Travel Plug Adapter if you want to charge your phone you ll need this! Headphones Other hotel guests may not want to hear the latest chart music European Health Insurance Card (EHIC): get state healthcare at a reduced cost or sometimes for free within the European Economic Area (EEA) NOTES This list is by no means exhaustive and is there to assist with your normal packing routine. Please be aware that Acorn Ski has teamed up with CREVASSE This is a specialist ski clothing rental company and Acorn Ski can make group arrangements with the school. Please enquire for more information.

15 USA 2018 Food (o/b travel & resort) Medication Bank Culture Mobile Phones/Valuables Health & Safety ID Cards Head Count Groups Insurance Luggage (23kg) Currency Transport to/from Airport ESTA (update) Emergency Contact (Mr Solk) Apres-ski

16 USA 2018 CODE OF CONDUCT

17 Any Questions?