AFTON ALPS - Group Info FAQs
SKI SCHOOL
Can we get ski or snowboard lessons?
• We love to teach our guests how to ski and snowboard! Please contact Ski & Snowboard School at 651-436-5245 ext. 276, for details and pricing. A minimum 14-day notice is required for lessons, and a signed Release of Liability waiver must be submitted for each student.
EQUIPMENT
What should we do with our gear when we go inside the chalet?
• For your convenience and safety, we have racks near the chalets where equipment may be left or secured with a lock. Please do not rest equipment against the buildings. Skis, poles and snowboards are not permitted inside the chalets.
• Guests may use Afton’s complimentary equipment check service, located at Alps Rental and Meadows Rental. Equipment check is limited to skis, poles and snowboards. (Bags, boots and helmets are not permitted.)
• To secure personal belongings, lockers are available to rent in the Alps Chalet, Alps Rental and Meadows Rental.
RENTAL
Afton has plenty of skis and snowboards! Our friendly and helpful technicians will get you properly outfitted and out onto the slopes quickly.
What’s included in the rental package?
• The standard ski package includes: skis, ski boots, poles and a helmet.
• The standard snowboard package includes: snowboard with bindings, snowboard boots and a helmet.
• Our helmets are warm; you don’t need a hat, but a thin beanie can be worn, if desired.
What are Afton’s rules regarding helmets?
• Ski & Snowboard School students who are under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet during lessons. However, we strongly recommend helmets to everyone!
When do we fill out the rental forms?
• Forms are available at the rental shop and only take a minute to complete. It is very important for those who are renting equipment to know both their height and weight before they arrive. This information helps our rental technicians properly adjust the equipment to assure the safest possible settings for each individual.
How does the rental shop know we are with a group?
• Please have your participants write your group’s name on the “group” line of the rental form. This will ensure you are given the correct discount.
Where do we leave our street shoes once we have our rental gear?
• Feel free to leave your shoes in our rental shop cubbies. We also have lockers available to rent.
CHALETS/TABLES
Can we reserve tables for our group?
• Guests are welcome to use tables in public areas in our chalets on a first-come basis. For the comfort of all guests, it is prohibited to leave unattended belongings on chalet tables.
Does Afton have private party rooms?
• We have two private rooms available to rent at $30/half-day or $50/full-day. The Oakwood Room is located in the Alps Chalet and holds about 75 guests. The Den is located in the Meadows Chalet and holds about 45 guests. Rooms are subject to availability. Reservations are required.
SLOPE SAFETY
Each participant must know and observe the Responsibility Code. We recommend reviewing the Code prior to your arrival.
Where can I find the Responsibility Code?
• A copy of the Responsibility Code will be sent with your reservation confirmation. You can also find the code on our website under “Safety & Policies,” or printed on our restaurant napkins.
