Schussmeisters’ of Michigan 2025 Trip Application 

Valle Nevado/Santiago, Chile
$3,195 plus air
4 Star Hotel Puerta del Sol
Thursday, August 7 to Monday, August 18, 2025
Includes unlimited skiing and most meals

This has to be exactly as it appears on your Passport

Check Payment Schedule

Please make checks payable to Schussmeisters’ of Michigan (in the memo area write Chile 2025) and return this Trip Agreement Application with your initial deposit of $500.00 (with payments as indicated in schedule) to:

Pam Bradshaw, 5799 S. Main St. #44, Clarkston, MI  48347  (810) 923-9577

* Add 4% charge when paying by credit card

**  Must have $1,500 on deposit.

Credit/Debit Card Payments

After you submit your Application proceed to Events and Trip Payment Section

 You will NOT receive reminders to make your payments! (plus 4% cc fees)

https://skimich.com/event/trip-payment-section/

TRIP INCLUDES:

A.  Schussmeisters’ Club Membership for the 2024/2025 season.

B.  Round trip airfare from Detroit to Santiago, Chile. Price of air to be announced and added  at a later date.

C.  Private round-trip transfer from airport to hotel and return

D.  ½ day guided tour of Santiago.  Lunch included.

E.  7 nights at 4 star Hotel Puerta del Sol.

F.  Lift tickets are included.  Unlimited skiing through check-out.  Credit for Ikon.

G.  One free interconnect ticket to La Parva or El Corado.

H.  Daily breakfast at the hotel and nightly dinner at your choice of 4 restaurants.

I.  Fitness center, sauna, outdoor heated pool, exercise room, game room, pub, and activities.

J.  2 nights at Hotel San Francisco in Santiago.  Breakfast included.

K.  Guided bus/walking tour of port cities Valparaiso, Vina del Mar and Casablanca Valley Winery.  Lunch included.

L.  All Taxes

Membership

In applying for membership, it is my understanding that this application is for the current season. In the event, I become a member, I agree not to hold the Club liable for injury, loss, or damage resulting from Club functions or the use of Club property or equipment. I have passed my 18th birthday and I understand that the legal drinking age is 21.  I will not partake in any illegal activity while participating in the club activities. I will abide by the by-laws of the Club and submit to their authority regarding my membership in this Club. I authorize the Club to use my photo and/or information, including my child(ren), and guests related to my experiences with the Club. I understand this information may be used in publications including electronic publications, promotional literature, advertising, website(s), and/or social media platforms. My consent is freely given as a public service to the Club, without expecting payment. I release the Club and their respective officers, and agents from any liability which may arise from the use of such news media stories, promotional materials, written articles, video(s), and/or photographs.  By signing this application, I am acknowledging my agreement and that I have read these conditions.

Important Information

Trip Insurance: The Schussmeisters and our tour operator strongly recommend the purchase of comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance.  We believe insurance coverage is absolutely essential for international trips where medical costs for injury or illness may not be covered by your U.S. based healthcare plan. Trip insurance policy coverage information, price quotes and policy purchases can be made by USA individual travelers by going to the following link” https://goreadyinsurance.com/partners/alp/alpagent/single-trip.

Flight Arrangements: Airline flight schedules or itineraries are subject to change without notice.  Neither the Schussmeisters’ of Michigan nor the tour operator has no control over carrier decisions in this regard.

Passbook

Trip requires participants to obtain a United States Passport and provide the information to the trip director by May 1, 2025.  If the passport information is not provided that participant will be removed from the trip list unless alternative arrangements are made ahead of time.  See Note section above for further details.

Club and Trip Policy

Schussmeisters’ of Michigan provides a zero profit zero loss Western Ski Trip.  Every effort has been made to provide our members with the lowest cost trip available with the amenities they have become accustom to.   In these uncertain times with airlines changing policy and rising fuel costs, Schussmeisters’ of Michigan cannot be responsible for added fees by outside operations.  In the event our trips have a positive balance after all bills are paid – the profit will be divided between all participants. Refunds under 10.00 will not be made. In the event there is a negative balance after the trip — all participants will be required to share in that cost.  Availability of lodging and transportation etc. may change due to circumstances out of our control. Every effort will be made to notify attendees as soon as possible and a suitable alternative will be utilized.

Trip Cancellation Policy

Deposits for all trips will be established by the trip Director, Pam Bradshaw, 5799 S. Main St. #44, Clarkston, MI  48347, Email: pambradshaw@realtor.com

Unless a replacement is found, expenses incurred by Schussmeisters’ of Michigan., such as bus fees, are non-refundable and will be passed on to the person canceling.  Any refunds should be mailed out two weeks after the completion of the trip (if any).

In special situations, the Board of Directors, at its discretion, may decide to waive the cancellation fee.  Special cases are to be submitted in writing to the Schussmeister’s Board for review.

Payment Policy

A deposit and fully executed trip agreement (online or paper versions are accepted) are both required to hold your spot on the trip. Payment is due on or before the payment due date. Balances may be paid in full at anytime. Late payments or failure to pay your full balance by the final payment date may impact the trip leaders ability to secure your travel arrangements and/or accommodations.  All refunds for payments made may have processing fees deducted from original payment amount.