Riding the Bus

Join us in 2025 !!!

SOUTH: Trips from Seattle, Kirkland, Monroe

NORTH: Trips from Bellingham

Burlington, Stanwood, Everett

Here is an overview of the bus parts of your day....(we know you can imagine the short lift lines and open slopes!)

The Bus: Skis, packs, items you won't need during the ride, etc. are stowed in the luggage area under the bus. Purses, small bags, helmets, boots, treats, etc. will fit under your seat, in the overhead bins/shelves or in a seat reserved for stashing extra things.  We charter luxury coaches that come with toilets.

 Pickup: Please let us know if you will NOT be riding one day if you have   signed up for a package or for a particular day, otherwise we will worry about   you!

 Tuesday Morning emergency #s: 

 HOTLINE: Deborah 206-550-4908 (texting AOK) 

 (backup # in case you cannot reach Deborah - Joe 425-449-1948 NO TEXTS).

 Our Health Safety Requests are simple ones:

  We trust you to not ride with us if you are aware of any reason staying home would be wiser for your and your fellow Club members health. The bus uses a toilet with no water and there is hand sanitizer in that area. There is no running water aboard. We provide some water and hand sanitizer for your use. Snow and ice are slippery so use care moving from the bus to the lifts and back down. Clean up spills or let us help you as these things can make for unsafe floors aboard the bus.

this section last updated: 

2January 2025

 We Arrive at Stevens Pass at approximately:

 9:00-ish for South Route (Seattle/Kirkland/Monroe)

 9:30-ish for North Route (Bellingham, Burlington, Stanwood, Everett)

 Yes, indeed, road and weather conditions, traffic, etc. can affect this. 

Bring your Pass or buy your ticket online to go straight to the chair!

Ticket Counter accepts ONLY DEBIT & CREDIT CARDS. NO CASH.

           Note: best to stay in touch with Stevens for the most accurate

           and correct info.

 Please, take a good look at the bus as you head up to ski, perhaps noting its license #, bus #, etc. There are a few buses up there on Tuesdays. Also, our bus may be moved to another nearby spot. We want to be the one to take you back down the mountain.

this section last updated: 

2 January 2025

 Noon-ish - Much depends on the Stevens/Vail rules and set-up around

 this. In previous years, most folks aboard would rendezvous for lunch on either the 2nd floor of the main Granite Peak Lodge or the Tye Creek Lodge. You can expect to find us spread out between the lodges and other eating areas, too. 

Your bus will be open during lunch time so you can return there for eating your lunch, taking a break, etc.

 We, as a Club/as a group, do nothing organized around meeting up for

 lunch or apres ski. Have FUN - however it is bestest for you. Having

 fun is pretty important when skiing or hanging out at Stevens!!

this section last updated: 

2 January 2025

Departure from Stevens Pass

 NORTH BUS: 3:30pm SHARP - when the NORTH bus drives away

                              (Bellingham/Burlington/Stanwood/Everett)

 SOUTH BUS: 4:00pm SHARP - when the SOUTH bus drives away

                              (Seattle/Kirkland/Monroe)

NOTE: This is the DRIVE-AWAY time; please have your skis loaded and be inside the bus by this time.

this section last updated: 

2 January 2025

 The Return Trip Home: YES, YES, YES!!!: We have a tradition of a Casual Pot Luck - passing around food, snacks, treats on the way back down the mountain.

 Bring something to share - or not. This is entirely up to you. HOWEVER - EVERY ONE gets to participate in the eating - whether they brought something or not. 

 Sharing is good. It can be fun. Sharing is AOK! 

Yes, you can share your goodies if you want to. 

Even if you do not have something to share it is OK to join in on the snacking, eating, whatever. 

THE TRIP UP:  Our tradition of providing free coffee and sweet treats on the ride up to the mountain is not happening this season. We did not

 do this last season, either, because of health concerns and as an effort

 to keep our Club costs (your costs) down. 

 We plan to add this tradition back into our routine sometime. Perhaps

 later this season. We are not sure. 

 Club Members/Riders are certainly welcome to bring their own coffee, snacks - and even to bring some to share. Be happy, by comfy, relax and have a pleasant trip.

this section last updated: 

2 January 2025

 Tipping:

 On Both Bus Routes:  Each week we pass an envelope to collect tips for that day's bus driver. Contribute if you wish.