SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB
ABOUT THE GBS SKI CLUB
Welcome to the Titan Ski/Snowboard Club! We’re all about bringing GBS students together to share the thrill of skiing and snowboarding, whether you’ve been hitting the slopes for years or are just curious to try it out.
Our goal:
Our goal is simple: have fun, make new friends, and enjoy everything skiing and snowboarding have to offer. Here’s what you can look forward to:
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Preseason Meetups: In October and November, we’ll get together to plan for the season, hang out, and get everyone ready to hit the slopes.
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Slope Days: From December to February, we’ll take trips to spots like Wilmot and Alpine Mountain—usually about 6-7 times. These are great chances to ride, learn, and just enjoy the snow.
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A Great Community: This is your chance to connect with others who share your love for winter sports or are just excited to try something new.
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Fundraising Fun: From carwashes to other creative ideas, we’ll work together to make our trips affordable for everyone.
Who’s It For?
If you’re a GBS student, this club is for YOU! Whether you’re into freestyle tricks, racing, or just cruising down the slopes, we’ve got a spot for you.
Why You Should Join
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Meet new people who share your love for skiing and snowboarding.
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Build your skills in a supportive and fun environment.
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Make amazing memories on and off the slopes.
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Be part of something brand new at GBS and help it grow!
Keeping It Safe
Your safety is super important to us. We’ve worked with school staff to make sure the club is set up to be both fun and safe, with everything in place to keep it hassle-free for members.
How to Get Involved
If this sounds like your kind of vibe, we’d love to have you! Stop by one of our meetings, reach out to Ms. Andrews, or talk to one of the club leaders to learn more and sign up.
JOIN OUR
SKI CLUB
Here’s How to Join:
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Stop by one of our preseason meetings to learn more and meet the crew.
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Reach out to Ms. Andrews or one of the club leaders for details on how to sign up.
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Follow us for updates on trips, events, and all things skiing and snowboarding!
We can’t wait to see you on the slopes! 🏔️❄️
BEGINNERS GUIDE
TRAIL MAPS
A Trail Map outlines the services and lifts at the resort, as well as the location and difficulty of the trails, also known as runs. Don’t worry if it’s a bit daunting at first, most resorts around the world use similar systems:
GREEN CIRCLE
Green Runs are the easiest trails on a mountain. They are generally wide, smooth and flat, and designed for beginners moving at slower speeds.
BLUE SQUARE
Blue Runs are intermediate trails and require a solid mastery of the basics in order to navigate safely.
BLACK DIAMOND
Black Runs should only be attempted by accomplished, expert skiers or snowboarders. They are often ungroomed, narrow and steep. A double black diamond indicates the most difficult runs at a resort.
TERRAIN PARK
Terrain Parks are defined areas with built and maintained features such as jumps, boxes and rails designed for skiers and snowboarders to perform tricks. Terrain Parks are marked with this orange symbol and are classed as small, medium or large. Parks can only be entered and exited at designated points. Click here for more information on Terrain Park Safety.
GROOMED RUNS
After a day of use or weather, ski trails can become bumpy and rutted. The process of smoothing and flattening out the snow surface using a machine known as a SnowCat is called ‘grooming’. This happens before the resort opens and makes runs easier to ski or ride. Each resort issues a grooming report daily to indicate what runs are groomed. All green runs are groomed each day.
CHAIRLIFTS
Lifts are denoted with red lines on the trail map. This is the way we transport up the mountain! The symbol for each lift shows how many passengers can ride together per chair. Surface, tow or drag lifts are common in beginner areas. "Magic Carpets" are like moving sidewalks (like at the airport) that carry you up a gentle slope. You can view the status and type of lifts at the resort on the website.
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