FAQ

Cedar Springs Ski Club Inc. (CSSC) is a family-oriented, travelling ski club based out of Burlington, Ontario. If you love skiing or snowboarding and the idea of testing your skills at a variety of ski resorts then the Cedar Springs Ski Club Inc. is for you.

Our schedule includes weekdays and weekend day trips to resorts and private clubs in southern Ontario and northern New York State. Additionally, each year we organize extended trips to major resorts in Europe, the U.S.A. and Canada too.

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Group rates on day trip lift tickets

Transportation on luxury coaches

Ski and snowboard lessons from CSIA/CASI certified instructors on most day trips

Group rates for extended/week long trips to destinations in Canada, USA and Europe

Meet friendly people with the same interests

Please review our website to confirm cost and to  sign up as a member, under the MEMBERSHIPS tab. Click “Join Now” and complete the information on the page and submit your membership payment through PayPal.

For new members, it is recommended that you attend Information night. You will be able to get a first hand look at how the Club is organized and you will be able to ask any questions.  We will also have tables set up with specific information on the Extended trips and Membership.

Sign up early to get a discounted membership rate. Membership is valid for the current ski season effective September 1st and expires August 31st of the following year.

Cedar Springs Ski Club is a not-for-profit organization; membership fees cover the costs of operating the Club and subsidizing the bus costs.

Day trips are booked online through the club website.  You can book the day trip up until the respective booking deadline.  Spaces for trips are limited and are issued first-come, first-served basis.
If you miss the booking deadline you may check back the following day to see if space has become available.

When you book your trip, simply indicate in the comments box, that you would like to be on the same bus as the other member.  Provide their name and membership number if possible.

Our pick-up location is the Guelph Line Carpool Parking, North Service Road at Guelph Line and QEW in Burlington.  It is located on the north side of the QEW, west of Guelph Line.

The pick-up location is also the drop-off location.

On the rare occasion we are unable to use the lot for some unforeseen reason, a board member will be stationed at the entrance to provide direction on where to go.

If there is more than one bus, look for a Bus Captain, with a silver aluminum clipboard. The Bus Captain has a list of who is on which bus. They will direct you to the correct bus.

Day trips must be booked online up until the respective booking deadline. All members must prepay using PayPal/credit card for themselves and their guests.  No cash accepted on the bus. No walk-ons accepted.

In the event of any trip cancellations, we will make every effort to promptly notify registered members by email.

It’s up to you. All the ski resorts we visit have a cafeteria or restaurant. Most of them also have facilities where you can bring your own lunch. Be aware that there are restrictions as to what food you can bring over the border to the US. US Border Crossing Information

OHIP coverage outside Canada is limited.  It is recommended when traveling that you have additional out of country medical insurance.  This may be available through the benefits plan at your place of employment.  It is also available through most financial institutions or CAA.

There are audio and video units on the buses. If someone asks us to play a video or music, it is up to the Bus Captain to decide whether or not the movie or music is played. We need to be considerate of everyone on the bus. Please respect your Bus Captain’s decision.

Check the Day Trip Schedule. Destinations to the USA will be identified.
You should have your passport with you for all trips, as our destination may change due to weather or snow conditions. Bus Captains will announce on the bus prior to departure if there is a destination change.

Click here for Border Crossing information for identification and documentation requirements. Or locate the information through the day or extended trip pages.

The cost of the trips includes transportation to the destination (typically bus) and your lift ticket. Some resorts offer us a large group discount while others offer little or no discount.  In some cases, the resort may offer discounts based on age.  All discounts are passed on to members.

Each bus will have a Club Director who is assigned the duties of Bus Captain; they are in charge of the trip.  This person is seated in the front row of the bus and will identify him/herself just prior to departure.  Please direct any questions or concerns to the Bus Captain.

An adult member must accompany all children under the age of 18 years. If the trip involves crossing the border and the accompanying adult member is not a legal parent or guardian, then the children must have express written consent to cross the border from the legal parent(s) or guardian(s). This is a requirement of the United States Customs and Immigration Department. You may be asked to produce this written letter.

Information on extended trips can be found on the Extended Trips tab. This section includes details on the extended trips offered this season, as well as the policies and procedures for participation. Clicking on the extended trip you are interested in will reveal accommodation, pricing, and leadership information.

Registration for extended trips is done online. Once registration becomes available, a registration button will appear under the specific trip to take you to the trip application form.

Please see the Contact Us page and send us an email including your name, membership number and the details of your dispute.  You will receive a telephone call from our Office Manager who will outline the reasons for the charges.   The status of the charges will be resolved at that time.

The primary source of information on the status of a trip is the club website. Check the Extended Trips page and review the information specific to your trip.

If your questions are not answered on the website, you can email the trip leader or contact the Club line at 905-332-4320 or email info@temp.temp.skicedarsprings.com for the latest up to date information.

If a trip has been cancelled, we make a best effort to contact you by email or telephone as early as possible. When you reserve your spot on the trip, you will receive confirmation of your place on either the trip list, or the waiting list. All confirmation messages will be by email.

The Club runs an internal lesson program through its Snow School by certified instructors.  Depending on the trip and availability of instructors, group lessons may be offered for approximately 1-1.5 hours.  There is no additional cost for lessons. Details will be announced on each bus before we reach our destination. There are no lessons offered on extended trips.

On Day Trips, you may bring as many guests as you want as long as you sign up your guests when booking your trip.   You just want to make sure they are all committed to showing up as you are responsible for the cost of their bus seats.  Please Note: the same guest is limited to join day trips up to 2 times per season.  Everyone attending an Extended Trip must have a valid Club membership, no guests.

If you or your guest are a no show you will be responsible for the cost of the bus seat and lift ticket if purchased by the club prior to departure i.e., Cabin Fever Holiday Valley for yourself and your guest(s).

If you or one of your guests is injured, the Ski Patrol of the Ski Resort will tend you to. If for some reason, you are hospitalized, please ensure that the Ski Patrol knows you are there with a group so we will know why you are not on the bus. We will need to know if you will be able to return with us or not.

Yes you can drive on your own but all U-drives must be pre-booked and lift ticket(s) pre-paid on our day trip registration page.  Important: U-drives must meet the bus promptly at the ski resort to pick up the group lift ticket(s).

Attend the Annual General Meeting where 3 new directors are elected.  Note: The Board of Directors consists of 9 elected directors, 3 per year rotating through 3 year terms. Please join if you are considering to run for a position and help guide our club through the future. For more details see the Events Calendar.

If you can’t find the answers you’re looking for, please submit an inquiry on the Contact Us page, and we will reply to you quickly