Copper Mountain
Learn to Ski, Snowboard & Race Better Week
Dec 9-14, 2018

Coordinator: Jeff Felderman  j_felderman@yahoo.com

Update message from this week Coordinator:

Hi All,
Just a friendly reminder that the deadline for purchasing the discounted lift tickets and coaching is tomorrow (Wednesday), 12/5 by close of business. After that you will still be able to purchase lift tickets and coaching but at the higher onsite rate.

See you at Copper.
Jeff

Hello All,
For those of you going to Copper we have set up a discount with Epic Mountain Express (formerly Colorado Mountain Express). Discounted rate of $57 each way. Use code: UA18. Call 970-754-7433 or use the link:

https://www.epicmountainexpress.com/group_redirect?code=UA18

The other option is to rent a car if you have 2-3 people to share. 

See you at Copper,
Jeff

Ski Club Members,
Just a quick reminder that are room block for the December Learn to Ski/Ski Better Week at Copper Mountain ends this Friday, November 9th. You can still book after that date at our special rates, however, there is no guarantee that the type of room you want will be available. If you are planning on attending Copper, don't delay in making your room reservations.
 
As a reminder, per Copper's policy for all groups, if you request a specific building, unit or bedding configuration the lodging rate is subject to a 15% additional fee. The only way to avoid the 15% fee is to only say you want a 2 Bedroom Silver Condo, for example. Don't ask for it to be in a certain building or that it have a king bed in one room and 2 queen beds in the other or 2 beds in each room etc. or you will be charged the 15% fee.
 
Also, Copper is giving us an even lower lift ticket rate than in years past. Because of that, the $45 rate only applies on Monday, December 10 - Thursday, December 13. If you plan on skiing additional days immediately before or after the 10-13th, the normal group rate of $70 will apply for those days. You have until 3 days prior to the start of our week to purchase the lift tickets and coaching at the discounted rate. Lift tickets and coaching purchased less than 3 days prior or onsite will be at a higher rate.
 
I look forward to seeing you at Copper in December,
 
Jeff Felderman


Fellow skiers and boarders,
I know it may not seem like it just yet, but it's time to start thinking about getting the snow gear ready, and the body conditioned for another fun season on the slopes, and to start thinking about our Learn to Ski, Snowboard or Race Better Week at Copper Mountain, the season's kick off event for the the 2018-19 Winter is December 9-14, 2018. 
 
The whole process changed a couple of years back and is much like a regular ski week. We are no longer going through a third party and will be dealing directly with Copper. Check-in/Registration begins Sunday afternoon Dec 9th. Monday through Thursday will be spent on the slopes in small groups with an instructor working to make you a better skier or boarder. Throw in some apre ski time at some of Copper's best watering holes along with an awards dinner on Wednesday plus getting together with old friends and hopefully making some new ones and its sure to be a great week and one you don't want to miss.
 
This is one of the best bargains of the season and includes up to 5 nights lodging in a shared condo, 4 day lift ticket and 4 days of all day instruction/coaching in a small group. Starting at about  $826/person for a shared Silver 2 bedroom condo (all meals and incidentals are your responsibility and are not included). Additionally, this a Club event and therefore payment of annual Club dues of $30 individual/$35 family is required to attend).
 
As I mentioned earlier, we are dealing directly with Copper now. Lodging will be handled just like a regular ski week. We have a room block of 16 units in the Center Village. If you already have a group that you room with every year or you have 2 or more people you should call and make your reservation for lodging. If you have space in your unit for additional people, please let me know and I will direct people that need a spot to you. If you are new or just coming by yourself, you can either make a lodging reservation or contact me and I will put you in touch with someone that has space in their unit. The Silver 2 Bedroom Condo (sleeps 4) is $205.91/night. This works out to $257.39 per person for the 5 nights. If you want a specific building (Mountain Plaza, Village Square etc) or unit there is a 15% fee added to the pre-tax lodging cost. This is the policy for all groups staying at Copper. A detailed listing of all of the costs for the various lodging types will be on our website, ualskiclub.com  We need a minimum of 25 people to get the group rates (see ps at bottom). One person needs to make a reservation for each group and pay a 15% of the total lodging rate deposit. Just like at a regular ski week you will have to divide the lodging costs up among the people in your unit.
 
Types of units available: Silver 1 and 2 Bedroom Condos, Gold 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Condos, and Gold and Silver Hotel Rooms.
 
The units will be blocked/held for our group until Fri Nov 9th, after that they are subject to availability. I realize that this is prior to most of you having your December schedules, but it is what it is. This is the latest date we could get them to hold the rooms and is later than it is for most groups. If you think you will be coming, I strongly recommend that you make your reservation prior to Nov 9th.
 
Each individual must call Central Reservations at 866-837-2996 with United Group Code: 4340 and purchase their own Lift Tickets, Coaching and Rental Equipment if needed.
 
Lift Tickets are $45/per day if purchased prior to Wed Dec 5th ( $70/day if purchased after 12/5).
 
Coaching is $116.52/day or $388.41 for the 4 days if purchased prior to Wed Dec 5th ($151.83/day or $506.11/ 4 days if purchased after 12/5) For Coaching only, you need to start on Dec 10th or 11th... it is very difficult to put you into a group after that.
 
Lift tickets and coaching tickets need to be picked up at the Guest Services Desk in Copper Sports, Center Village.
Ski/Board Rentals are Sport $34/day; Performance $38/day; Demo $44/day if purchased prior to 12/5 (current retail rate if purchased after 12/5).
 
To start your registration/reservation, please call Copper Mountain Central Reservations at 866-837-2996. Use our United Group Code: 4340
 
If you have any questions, please call or email me.
 
So mark your calendars and start thinking about your bidding strategy for December 9-14, 2018 so you can join us at Copper Mountain for United Ski and Snowboard Club's annual Learn to Ski, Board or Race Better Week.
 
See you at Copper,
Jeff Felderman
j_felderman@yahoo.com
949-273-3303 hm
949-510-8207 cell
 
 
ps: Every year we have a few people that go outside of this negotiated group deal and book portions of this event on their own. By doing this, you are affecting our numbers and the deal that we get from Copper. This ends up costing everyone more in the long run and Copper is less interested in our business as well. So please don't do this! (Obviously, if you have a season pass for Copper you don't have to buy additional lift tickets in the package).
 
Lodging Rates: (Nightly Rates)
 
Silver Hotel Room    $120.12
Silver 1 BR Condo    $150.76
Silver 2 BR Condo    $205.91
Gold Hotel Room    $135.05
Gold 1 BR Condo    $169.14
Gold 2 BR Condo    $232.88
Gold 3 BR Condo    $397.65