Hurstmere School 2026 ski trip - USA Waterville valley

Waterville Valley - This village sits at the foot of Mt. Tecumseh and has hosted 13 world cup ski events. The ski area covers 220 acres of varied terrain and has snowmaking facilities covering the entire resort. Waterville valley also offers night skiing 

We have included transfers to the ski areas each day.

Waterville Valley Live Web Cam
 

The Owls Nest Resort is the perfect base for our ski trip with fantastic facilities including heated outdoor saltwater swimming pools, a large outdoor hot tub, games rooms and plenty of space to unwind after a full day on the slopes. The food is all served in the onsite restaurant, there's plenty of variety and lots of it!. The large, comfortable rooms are all en-suite and have 2 queen beds accommodating 4 students. There is free wifi throughout. 

This stunning resort is dotted with private homes, cottages and lakeside guesthouses and features, a clubhouse with bar, fine-dining restaurant and activity centre, and a lake house restaurant. 

All of the following is included in the package: 

• Return UK airport coach transfers
• Return direct flights from London including one piece of check in luggage per passenger
• Air Passenger Duty Tax included for the whole group 
• Return overseas airport transfers
• 6 nights half board accommodation in resort  
• 5 days x 5 hours ski tuition 
• 5 days lift pass
• 5 days ski equipment hire to include helmets
• 5 days private shuttles to/from the mountain
• shopping stop at outlet mall
• 1 night New York stopover - Dinner at a New York restaurant, Empire State Building admission stadium tour, Coach tour of city sights
• Full use of bus on day two in New York
• True North Representative for duration of the trip
• 24 hour emergency assistance
• Stand alone safe seat guarantee (SASSG)
• ATOL protection

Return flights from London Heathrow to Boston.  UK and return overseas airport transfers included.

Outbound: Friday 13/02/2026 - Departing London Heathrow AA0109 @ 13.30 / Arriving Boston Logan International @ 15.55

Return: Friday 20/02/2026 Departing from New York JFK AA0106 @ 20.35 / Arriving London Heathrow 21/02/2026 @ 8.35 AM

One piece of hold luggage (23kg) and one carry on bag per passenger. The maximum carry on bag size with Virgin is 23 x 36 x 56cm

New Hampshire is approximately 2 hours by coach from Boston 

As well as the skiing we'll also organise an evening activity program. We will finalize the details closer to departure. 

After the weeks skiing we have organised a stopover in New York. On the way to New York we will have a 3 hour shopping stop at Merrimack Premium Outlets - Mall website

We are staying at the SpringHill Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square South - Hotel website

We'll have dinner at The Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square and visit the iconic Empire State Building

The following day we'll travel around the city by coach and visit some of the most famous sights including Central Park, Grand Central Station, Ground Zero and The Statue Of Liberty 

We understand that we only have one planet and that we are all responsible for doing our part to care for it. Whilst travel is a wonderful experience, it does place certain pressures on our environment. We have partnered with a fabulous social enterprise called 'Carbon Footprint'. We make a donation for every student that travels with us to minimise the effect our trips have on the environment.

Here are some examples of the projects we support - 

India – India wind power generation

UK - Tree planting  

Brazil - Protecting The Amazon

We have partnered with our friends at Dare 2 B to provide discounted ski wear for your group.

True North customers can get an additional 15% off anything on the site including sale items using this code - Code: TNXD2B15

This discount can only be used on your first purchase on the Dare 2 B site

We think the products they offer are ideal for our groups. They suit all abilities, styles and ages, at a price point that represents great value.

Follow the link, straight to the Dare 2b website, where you can easily search and find everything you need for your ski trip, from base layers, jackets and trousers, all the way to your bobble hat! You can order directly from the website and have your kit delivered straight to your door. Throughout the year they have many special offers on all their product ranges, catering for the great outdoors and multi-sports.

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All our True North Leaders out in resort this Winter are kitted out in Dare 2b jackets and mid-layers.