Snowflake Club
The Snowflake Club runs well-organized weekly ski trips for boys and girls ages 8 through 16. We have 24 trips planned this year so there will be plenty of chances to have fun at different ski areas like Alpine Valley, Wilmot Mountain, Cascade, Devils Head, and Chestnut. We will again be offering Friday night trips to Wilmot for those members 13 or over.
Buses depart for the closer areas of Wilmot and Alpine Valley between 7:30 and 8:30am and return between 5:00 and 6:00pm, depending upon your town's bus stop. (The farther areas of Cascade, Devils Head, and Chestnut are all day trips from 7:00am-7:00pm).
Trip Reservations
All trip reservations are made on-line. You can sign up and pay for as many trips as you want in advance with Visa and MasterCard. You simply bring your trip payment receipt with you for admittance onto the bus. For additional help, please call the store at 847-831-4300.
Trip Schedule for 2011-2012
Click the resort name to visit their website.
12/3 Alpine Valley
12/9 (Friday night) Wilmot
12/10 Wilmot
12/21 (Wednesday) Alpine Valley
12/28 (Wednesday) Wilmot
1/6 (Friday night) Wilmot
1/14 Alpine
1/16 (MONDAY) Wilmot
1/21 Wilmot
1/27 (Friday night) Wilmot
1/28 Alpine Valley& Devils Head
2/3 (Friday night) Wilmot
2/4 Wilmot
2/11 Alpine Valley
2/18 Alpine Valley SPRING FLING
2/20 (MONDAY) Wilmot
2/24 (Friday night) Wilmot
2/25 Wilmot
3/3 CASCADE
Reasonable Trip Costs
The price for Wilmot is $65 and Alpine Valley is $70. The price for Cascade, Devils Head, and Chestnut is $95.00. The price of each trip includes round trip coach bus transportation, lift fees, instruction, and supervision.
Have Fun While Learning or Improving Your Skiing and Snowboarding
While our primary purpose is to provide a fun-filled and exciting day of skiing, we place emphasis on members taking lessons. Beginner members must take lessons until they demonstrate that they can ski safely and under control. Our ski school is certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), and we use their teaching models for our members.
We award letters in the form of patches to show the childs' ability and progression from beginner to advance skills: 1 to 10 for skiers, A to F for snowboarders. Lessons are included in the trip fees.
Adult supervision is provided on every bus, on the slopes and in the ski lodge. One supervisor is always in the lodge to answer any questions and to assist members with any problems. Our staff gets to know the kids which really adds personalization to the trips.
Dress Right
Williams Ski & Patio keeps expanding its selection of the best brands in kids' clothing featuring: Obermeyer, Spyder, North Face, Orage, Roxy, Karbon, Marker, Patagonia, 686, and more. Plus those extra accessories like goggles, hats, helmets, T-necks and long underwear that make the difference between comfortable and cold.
Only The Finest Equipment And Ski Service Center
Williams Ski & Patio has an excellent seasonal rental plan for new or used high quality equipment, with all the advantages of ownership. You just return the equipment at the end of the season. Or…purchase new ski or snowboard packages specially priced for club members and sized to allow for growth.
Click here for more information on our rental packages.
BUS STOPS... Please arrive 15 minutes prior
to departure time for check-in.
Depart Return
Deerfield 7:45am 5:30pm
Highland Park 8:00am 5:25pm
Kenilworth 7:25am 6:00pm
Lake Forest 8:00am 5:15pm
Wilmette 7:30am 5:50pm
Friday night trips depart at 5:00 pm returning at 11:00pm from Highland Park ONLY.
CASCADE, DEVILS HEAD, AND CHESTNUT DEPART @ 7:00AM RETURN 7:00PM Highland Park and Lake Forest stops only.
Deerfield...
Deerfield... parking lot of Deerfield High School
1959 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
Departure 7:45am Return 5:30pm
Highland Park...
Highland Park...Jewel/Toys R US parking lot on Deerfield Rd.
Departure 8:00am Return 5:25pm
CASCADE, DEVILS HEAD, AND CHESTNUT DEPART @ 7:00AM RETURN 7:00PM
Kenilworth...
Kenilworth... Kenilworth station, northwestern railroad, on Greenbay Rd.
Departure 7:25am Return 6:00pm
Lake Forest...
Lake Forest... L.F.H.S. Athletic Campus south parking lot by tennis courts.
300 S. Waukegan Rd.
Departure 8:00am Return 5:15pm)
CASCADE, DEVILS HEAD, AND CHESTNUT DEPART @ 7:00AM RETURN 7:00PM
Wilmette EDEN'S PLAZA
Eden's Plaza is located at Lake Ave. and Skokie Blvd. in Wilmette. Buses will be located at the Carsons Furniture location near the north end at the back of the shopping center.
Departure 7:30am Return 5:50pm
