Get Started with MC Youth Ski Club
How to Register
Step 1: Join the Club
If you're new, please fill out the New Member Registration Form in Spond.
Returning families can skip this step.
Step 2: Register for Events
Browse our Club Days and Overnight Trips to sign up for specific programs. After registering, you’ll receive an invoice and an event invitation via Spond.
Step 3: Choose a Payment Option
Pay in full or sign up for a payment plan. Most payment plans are only available during early registration before August 24.
Step 4: Purchase Lift Access
You’ll need either an Epic Pass (recommended) or a Slope Days package available Fridays only. See lift ticket section below for guidance.
Step 5: Gear Up!
Bring your own gear or rent from one of the local shops. Need help? Check out our rental guide and shop recommendations below.
Step 6: Review Expectations Together
Before your first trip, please read the Code of Conduct with your child to ensure they understand our behavior expectations. By registering, you confirm that you’ve reviewed and accepted the Waiver & Permissions and that a waiver acknowledgment is on file for each participant.
Lift Tickets
Lift tickets are required for all trips.
Here's what you need to know to make the best choice for your season:​
EPIC Pass
Epic Passes cover Liberty, Seven Springs, and Hunter mountain, and are the best option for Club participants. We recommend purchasing early to lock in the lowest rates.
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5-Day Pass (22 resorts) – Great for students joining just the Club trips (Liberty only).
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7-Day Pass – Best for students doing Club trips + Seven Springs.
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Unlimited Passes (Northeast Value or Local Pass) Recommended if you're planning to attend Catskills Camp. Hunter mountain is not included in the 5- or 7-Day Epic Pass 22 resort tier.
Purchase at epicpass.com. Passes are usually available through early December.
Slope Days Package (Learn to Ski Add-On)
For beginners in the Friday Club, we offer an optional Learn to Ski add-on through Liberty's Slope Days program.
Includes 5 lift tickets, 5 rentals, and 5 group lessons.
You can opt in on your registration form.
Equipment Tips
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Helmet (mandatory)
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Waterproof gloves, ski socks, goggles, layers
Equipment Options
Reserve Through the Club (Recommended)
We’ve partnered with Ski Center LTD to offer high-quality seasonal equipment at a special rate exclusive to MC Youth Ski Club members.
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Reserve equipment during registration
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Junior seasonal lease: $178.45 + tax
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Adult seasonal lease: $254.96 + tax
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Prices increase by $10 after November 1
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You will be charged the junior package at registration
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Final sizing is done in-store
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If adult sizes are needed, you can upgrade and pay the difference at the shop
Additional benefits:
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$20 in-store voucher
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New lease customers receive a free set of poles
A $200 refundable deposit is required at the shop when picking up equipment.
Equipment should be reserved between August 1 and November 1 to receive the best pricing. Earlier fittings
offer the best selection.
Other Equipment Options
If you prefer to arrange equipment on your own, you can visit any of the local ski shops below:​
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Ski Center LTD (Club Partner Store)
15944 Luanne Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(410) 833-1101
skicenterltd.com
Offering new and used equipment, seasonal lease options, and an annual ski swap. -
Bethesda Bike and Ski
6917 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814.
https://bethesdabikeandski.com -
Baltimore Ski Warehouse
7038 Aviation Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 590-4604
baltimoreski.com
Offering new and used equipment, with a buy-back option for used gear. -
Sun & Ski Sports
203 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-3004
301-948-5200
sunandski.com
Providing new and rental equipment.
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Club Policies
Cancellation
You may cancel your registration by November 30, 2026 and receive a full refund, minus the credit card processing fee. After this date, cancellations are not guaranteed and may depend on whether we can fill your spot.
Credit Card Fee
A 4% processing fee is added to credit card payments. This fee is non-refundable.
Trip Cancellations
If we have to cancel a trip due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we will schedule a makeup date. If a makeup isn’t possible, you’ll receive a full refund for that trip.
Sibling Discount
Families receive 10% off the total registration when enrolling multiple siblings.​​