SKIMP stands for Skills Improvement.  In recognition of the hard work and passion that our volunteers put into their activities at VASS, we offer opportunities throughout the season for our volunteers to improve their skills in many different areas, from improving their own skiing, to working with adaptive equipment, to getting a better understanding of disabilities.  These are also opportunities to interact with fellow volunteers from across VASS in both learning and social settings.

The SKIMP sessions are on Grouse, and we ask that people meet outside the VASS hut for a 7:00 p.m. start. They can get their tickets at Guest Services and go up as early as they like. The session goes from 7-9 p.m.

Dates available:

Thursday, January 19
Friday, February 3
Wednesday, February 8
Friday, February 17
Wednesday, February 29 cancelled and replaced by Tuesday, February 28

You can register to any of those dates on line – SIGN UP

Here is the plan for this  CASI/CSIA overview:

Arrive at Grouse Mountain Guest Services by 8:00 a.m. to collect your lift ticket.

Take the tram by 8:20 a.m.

Meet at the VASS Hut (located in the same building as the Grouse rental equipment building – Lower North side below exit door)

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Ski instruction on the slopes. Note: please bring your own ski equipment.

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Lunch break

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ski instruction on the slopes

Attached is the Alpine Responsibility Code for you to review.

Enjoy the training day!