Seven Springs Ski and SnowboardFebruary 22 - 23 - 24 Meetup AffiliationDMV Local Ski and Snowboard GroupPlease use the MeetUp site to arrange carpools.   Frequenty Asked Questions Where will I pick up my lift ticket?If you are buying a Weekend Ticket and skiing Friday evening, ticket distribution will be at 6:00 p.m in the Ski Lodge near Mountian Perk. If you are not skiing Friday evening, ticket distribution (for both Weekend and Saturday Only tickets) will be on Saturday morning inside the Ski Lodge near Mountain Perk between 9:00 and 10:00. If you are arriving late, ticket distribution will be at lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 in the Ski Lodge Food Court. What times are the tickets vaild?Weekend lift tickets are good from 6:00 p.m., Friday to 7:00 p.m., Sunday.Saturday only lift tickets are good from 9:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. If I have questions on the day of the event, how can I contact the Event Organizer?Please send a text message to the event organizer at 240-460-4408.  Ticket prices do not include lodging. You are responsible for your own lodging arrangements. See the Seven Springs Weekend Meetup announcement for additional information about lodging options. How can I save money on ski or snowboard rentals?Try Route 31 Bike, Board, and Ski. Weekend rental packages start at $39.95. What is the refund policy for lift tickets?We will issue a refund for lift tickets if you cancel by 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 20. After that time, no refunds will be issued for payments made to Seven Springs or other entities that cannot be recovered.You must notify the event organizer of your cancellation, otherwise no refund will be issued. What is the refund policy for ski/snowboard rental and lessons?We will issue a refund for rentals and lessons if you cancel by 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 20. After that time, no refunds will be issued for payments made to Seven Springs or other entities that cannot be recovered.You must notify the Event Organizer of your cancellation, otherwise there will be no refund. How to Cancel a ReservationStep 1) Change your RSVP on the Meetup siteStep 2) Notify the Event Organizer by email. Keep in mind the time frames specified in the questions about cancellations above. Other circumstances in which we will issue a refund1) If we are not able to secure a group rate for lift tickets, we will issue refunds. We need to have at least 20 paid lift tickets by 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 20 to secure the group lift ticket rate for the February 23 trip to Seven Springs.2) If the event is cancelled by the DMV Local Ski and Snowboard Group Organizer or the Event Organizer, we will issue refunds. Why is the refund policy complicated?This meetup is a break-even event. An important aspect of breaking-even is to not lose money. If, at the last minute, people decide not to attend and we are stuck with a very large bill for un-used lift tickets, the chances of breaking-even are dramatically decreased. Therefore, we require payment in advance. We have to give Seven Springs a firm commitment by Wednesday to secure the group discount rate for skiing/boarding on Saturday. Is my registration transferable?Yes. If you register for this event and later decide not to attend, you can sell, transfer, bequeath, or otherwise give away your ticket, as long as you inform the Event Organizer of the change. However, you will miss out on a great day of skiing or snowboarding, while your friend, who was nice enough to buy your ticket, will be having all the fun. Please don't forget to email the Event Organizer I don't want to give away your ticket to some random person claiming to have bough your ticket. What are the fees for and who gets them?The fees are what we pay to EventBrite for their services; the fees include the amount that goes to the credit card companies for their proessing. The fees do not got to the Event Organizer or the Meetup Organizer. Using EventBrite allows us to sell several different types of ticket and efficiently manage a large number of ticket purchases. Is this a good weekend to go skiing?Yes. Summer is long and hot. Don’t miss a chance to go skiing and riding while the lifts are open. What are my transportation options for this event?Carpools are encouraged. Share the ride, save gas, make new friends. Please use the Meetup.com pages to arrange carpools.DMV Local Ski and Snowboard Group How long does it take to get to Seven Springs from the Washington D.C. area?It takes about 3 hours 15minutes to get to Seven Springs from Grosvenor Metro Station. Allow extra time if the roads are wet or snow covered. Drive safely. What's the best way to get to Seven Springs from the Beltway?Take 270 to 70 to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Go West to Somerset (Exit 110).Turn right off the exit ramp at the second light; at the third traffic light turn right (Route 31, West); follow 31 West approximately seven miles; turn left at Pioneer Park; follow that road approximately four miles; at the first stop sign, turn right. Seven Springs will be five miles ahead on the left.Destination address: 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA15622GPS Coordinates: 40°01.746 and 79°17.319Seven Springs directions. Can I upgrade to better rental skis?Yes, for an extra $20 paid in cash directly to the Seven Springs rental shop, you can upgrade to high performance skis. Do I need to belong to a Meetup to attend this event?Yes, if you are not already a member of DMV Local Ski and Snowboard Group, please join and post an RSVP on the Seven Springs trip page. There is one announcement for the Weekend Trip and a seperate announcement for the Saturday Day Trip. I am signing up for this event before knowing what the weather will be like. What if the snow conditions are less than optimal?If the ski conditions are less than optimal, the slopes will be less crowded, and we will still be skiing and snowboarding! If you get tired of the snow, there are other things to do at Seven Springs. Check out their website at 7Springs.com Are there après ski events on Saturday?Meet in the Foggy Goggle for happy hour, 5:00 - 6:30. Look for the Meetup signs. Is there a dinner option?Dining options at Seven Springs.Places to stop in Somerset on the way home include:Eat’n Park 926 North Center Ave., Somerset, PA 15501                       (814) 443-4579Oakhurst Tea Room 2409 Glades Pike (Rt. 31), Somerset, PA 15501  (814) 443-2897Pine Grill Restaurant  800 N. Center Ave., Somerset, PA 15501           (814) 445-2102Ruby Tuesday  1019 North Center Ave., Somerset, PA 15501              (814) 445-3934Summit Diner 791 North Center Ave., Somerset, PA 15501                   (814) 445-7154  Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?No, you do not need to bring an EventBrite ticket.The Event Organizer will have a list of who has paid. EventBrite tickets are of no value to Seven Springs; they cannot be exchanged for a lift ticket at the Seven Springs ticket office.The Event Organizer will pick up all the tickets from the Group Sales office and distribute them. Skiers and Snowboarder under 18 years of age are welcome to attend if they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. How can I contact the organizer with any questions?Send email to chris.klocek@gmail.com. Please use my gmail address rather than sending mail through the Meetup page.On day of event send a text to 240-460-4408    Visit EventBrite.com for pricing.