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The Leo Trippi Way

Experience a luxury ski holiday like no other

Discover why we have been voted the World's Best Ski Travel Agent for the last 10 years and why our guests keep coming back time and time again to experience "The Leo Trippi Way". Whether you are looking to book a family ski holiday, enjoy time in the mountains with friends, organise a corporate trip or celebrate a special occasion, let Leo Trippi craft the perfect holiday for you.

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  A look int o Skigroup

Skigroup was originally conceived in 2007 as a nimble, boutique ski travel company. Skigroup launched at the 2007 Mountain Travel Symposium (MTS) conference in Whistler. Skigroup continues in the tradition of a Group (~20+) Ski Travel wholesaler. Skigroup offers major ski destinations across the globe; North America, South America, New Zealand, Japan and Europe. Skigroup has a group Golf travel division, as well as a group Sports travel division, both offering events and trip planning to mountain resorts. 

Skigroup works with groups of all stripes; corporate, adult ski clubs and councils, associations, prep schools, teams, undergrad ski clubs, graduate school ski clubs, groups of friends, families, any type of group needing help planning their trip.

Our company receives wholesale rates and consideration for airline seats, airport transfers, lodging, lift tickets, Epic and Ikon passes, ski rentals, optional activities, trip insurance, food and beverage events, on-mountain picnics and dinners. Our staff has first-hand knowledge of properties that would be a fit for your group.

The best part is, you’ll pay less than what you’d be able to negotiate on your own. And we do all the work!

The Skigroup crew

Stephen Hall

Chief  of karma

Former owner and President

Founder and president of Skigroup. Stephen started in the ski travel industry in 1984, partnering with high school best friend Bruce Rosard to start Moguls Mountain Travel. He worked on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Options Floor trading stock options out of college, before starting in the travel business.

Not coming from a family that skied, he quickly got acclimated to the ski culture by visiting and skiing resorts around the continent, and the world. Stephen has been a leader in the ski travel industry for over 35 years.

He has served as a panelist and presenter at Mountain Travel Symposium, National Ski Council Federation, Paul Weber Ski Shows, and was co-founder of the industry trade group PIGS (Partners in Group Sales). Stephen and partner Bruce Rosard sold Moguls Mountain Travel first to RSN (Resort Sports Network), then bought it back, then sold to Intrawest. Stephen started Skigroup in 2007.

Sandy Gaudette

President ​

[email protected]

(800) 500-2SKI (2754)

Experience in the ski travel business: I've been selling ski trips for over 30 years including 12 years with USRSA, Moguls Mountain Travel, and Skigroup. net. I've worked with many of the largest ski councils in the country including Far West, Texas,

Florida and New Jersey.

I'm also the leading salesperson in the ski travel industry selling cruises (Caribbean, Alaska & Mediterranean Europe) to ski clubs and councils.

Best tip for the perfect ski vacation: Join a ski club or council trip - these trips have social activities and lots of camaraderie.

Favorite ski resort: Very difficult to pick just one. Any of the Vail Resorts would be at the top of my list.

Favorite Après Ski bar: Do I have to list just one? Impossible...

Favorite Lodging property: See response to favorite après ski bar above

Favorite Resort Restaurant: Keystone Resort, including Alpenglow Stube, Keystone Ranch, and the Ski Tip Lodge

Best ski day in memory: All of my days with fresh snow.

Crystal Foster 

Chief executive officer ​

[email protected] ​

(970) 313-4217

My love of travel began when I was very young. I was fortunate enough to travel throughout my childhood and I like to say that I inherited the travel bug from my parents. I took my first high school ski trip in 1996, and immediately fell in love.  Who knew that just a few short years later I would begin a career that would combine two things I was so passionate about. After 20 years in the group travel industry, there is still nothing more rewarding than turning dreams into reality.

Best tip for the perfect ski vacation: Flexibility is key now more than ever!

Favorite Ski Resort: Aspen Snowmass, CO

Favorite Après Ski Bar: Oak, Telluride

Favorite Lodging Property: Limelight, Aspen

Favorite Resort Restaurant: 710 Bodega, Park City

Best Ski Day In Memory: MTS Pre-Fam 2013, Snowmass

Kelly Podlasek

[email protected]

(970) 313-4218

I have been in the Ski Industry since the 90's, having only taken an extended leave to raise my two boys. I have been working exclusively with group air since 2011.  

Best tip for the perfect ski vacation:  Don't forget your bathing suit!!  The hot tub is waiting for you!  😎

Favorite Ski Resort: Big Sky 

Favorite Après Ski Bar: No Name Saloon in Park City

Favorite Lodging Property: The Charter at Beaver Creek

Favorite Resort Restaurant: Brown Dog Pizza in Telluride, BEST Pizza ever!!

Best Ski Day In Memory:  Vail circa 1995.  It was the first time I ever skied the Rockies. 

Patrick Holleran ​

Tour & Travel Planning Consultant

Group sales Manager

[email protected]

I've been planning trips for clubs, schools, family, and friends for 8 years; and joined SkiGroup in 2016!

Best tip for the perfect ski vacation: Bring more beer!

Favorite ski resort: Tough. Jackson Hole, Whistler, and Squaw come to mind.

Favorite après Ski bar: Garibaldi Lift Co, Whistler

Favorite Lodging property: Grand View Condos, Jackson Hole

Favorite Resort Restaurant: Lookout Tavern in Killington, VT

Best ski day in memory: Some of my backcountry days stick out!

Jon Kunkler

National Director of Sales

Stoke Specialist ​

[email protected]

Like most people in the ski industry, I began my career by teaching Middle School English and History for 16 years... Kidding aside, teaching would actually end up giving me an excellent toolkit for the job I never expected to have, later in life- working with ski groups. Think of all those transferable skills...organizing large groups, running lots of projects at once, good presentation and clear communication...

When, at the halfway point in my teaching career, I had that itch, that nagging what else? I decided to take a leap and enter the business world. First, I ran my own writing, marketing and PR company, and that was great.

However, a few years into it, I stumbled on an opportunity to join the Mt Bachelor ski resort Sales Team. As a deeply passionate, long-time snowboarder, I couldn't resist. My first sales task was getting the job. Turns out a healthy dose of passion and some useful skills go a long way, and within a year and a half I was promoted. I embraced my new mission: enhancing people's lives by connecting them with amazing outdoor experiences.

After years with Mt Bachelor, I hopped the fence, moving from the ski resort side to the tour side. So now the destination can be anywhere, but the mission remains the same: connecting people with unforgettable experiences in beautiful places.

Your group's best trip is a quick phone call or email away. Let's connect!

Best tip for the perfect ski vacation:

When you find yourself in a beautiful place, in a beautiful moment...pause... Breathe it in. The more you do that, the more of those moments you'll find!

Favorite ski resort:

There are so many amazing resorts out there!

A few favorites are Mt Bachelor, the home resort-so big, surfy and playful;

Kleine Scheidegg, Swiss magic- with such varied, cool terrain, views of endless Alps, and a "night sledding" adventure you'll have to ask me about...and Big Sky and Snowbird, both steep and deep

Favorite Après ski bar:

Palisades Tahoe- Le Chamois for the locals vibe and so many dogs...

Vail- Garfinkel's for being huge, close to the gondola and great food

Mt Bachelor- tailgating in the Sky lot!

Favorite lodging property:

Banff- Well, the Fairmont is a 125-year old Castle with jaw-dropping views...

Big Sky- The Huntley is a classic. You can't beat the location and those massive, massive hot tubs right at the base of the slopes...

Vail- The Sebastian has beautiful gathering spaces, art and a great vibe close to it all.

Favorite Resort Restaurant:

Park City- Tekila Mexican Grill

Vail- Sushi Thai

Whistler- Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

Best ski day in memory:

Heli-skiing in Revelstoke with a crew of great riders and hitting endless pillow lines like it was a playground build just for us.

Stevie Kremer 

Group Coordinator ​

[email protected]

My skiing "career" began at a young age when my family would drive the 4 hours from CT to VT to hit the slopes of Okemo, Killington, and Pico. As we got a little older, the family took a trip out west to Breckenridge, CO during a winter break at school, and although the ski day lasted 2 hours, it opened my eyes to a love of big, snowy mountains and powder skiing. After attending Colorado College, I moved to Crested Butte, CO, to work at Crested Butte Ski Resort as a Group Sales Representative.

I soon moved on to teaching at the local public school, but continued to work with Sandy Gaudette in the Ski Travel Industry as a group representative. My love of the mountains doesn't stop when the snow stops falling. I love running up and down mountains and trails, and have had the opportunity to run on mountains around the world. When I need to slow down a little, I like to hit the links, and although I have some work to do on my skills.

After 15 years, I am still in Crested Butte, working in the school, as well as at The Club at Crested Butte, which is the local golf course, and loving life with my 4 year-old son.

Best tip for the perfect ski vacation: Go with a group to a place that has great snow and apres.  Favorite ski resort: This is a toughy as I love exploring different ski resorts for the varying terrain, town, and community.  Favorite Après Ski bar: Now you're asking too much, you can't really go wrong as long as they have a great Bloody Mary.  Favorite Lodging property: As long as they have a fireplace, I love them all!  Favorite Resort Restaurant: Million Dollar Cowboy in Jackson, WY Best ski day in memory: Skiing with my 4 year-old as he cheers going down the hill. 

Patrick Mccabe ​

[email protected]

Where I live, and why:

Boulder Colorado because of its incredible natural beauty, people, and access to all the outdoor activities I love while still being a modern city with amazing music and culinary scene. Oh, and the craft beer is the best! Being within a short driving time to over 15 world-class resorts is a pretty good deal too!

Experience in the ski travel business:

I've spent over 30 years in the mountain adventure travel industry as a sales manager, guide, and Director of Sales for 3 of the best Ski Tour Wholesalers including Moguls Mountain Travel, Any Mountain Tours, Lynx Vacations , and of course, SKIGROUP.NET.

Best tip for the perfect ski vacation: Get in ski shape prior to arrival, bring the fun crew, and have an adventurous open mind.

Too many favorites-all are unique and a few include Telluride for the steeps, beauty of the Juan's & friendly local vibe, Whistler & Jackson Hole for the radical terrain, Steamboat for the friends & powder, Mary Jane@Winterpark for the bumps, Vail for its massiveness & apres ski, Beaver Creek & Deer Valley for their amazing grooming and class, Copper for its natural terrain separating expert/intermediate/beginner.

Favorite Apres ski bar:

Garfinkel's, Slopeside Grill, DustyBoot Saloon, GLC, JJ's, Gold Pan.....& back of my truck bed with good friends & craft beer after a powder day.

Limelight in Aspen, The Peaks @ Telluride, and phat ski-in/out condos from any of our quality lodging partners.

Sushi Village (Whistler), Alpenglow Stube (Keystone), Montauk Seafood Grill (Vail)

Heli-skiing north of Whistler on a bluebird powder day, face shots & launching big air followed by amazing birthday sushi dinner with all my Whistler "girlfriends" and Cuzz. Woohoo!

Skigroup Ambassador Program

The Skigroup ambassador program is an opportunity for skiers and snowboarders to be part of our community and team. Through this program, you provide media of your life in the snow. Skigroup posts curated media to our social media platforms with credit to you. 

When possible there may be benefits in the way of swag and other travel perks.

If you want the opportunity to be a part of our program, feel free to reach out via email or message on any of our social media platforms to get started!

Current Skigroup ambassadors 

Christopher Nitchen  ​

Colorado Ambassador

Where do you live, and why

Denver! I love the easy access to the mountains while still being able to enjoy the city.

I’ve lived in Colorado for the past 15 years and have snowboarded at nearly every resort in the state. (I know all the Apres ski spots 😉)

Steamboat Resort

T-Bar at Steamboat Resort

Cliff Lodge & Spa @ Snowbird

Ragnar’s, Steamboat Springs, CO

Spring 2021 at Jackson Hole. Spent the day in the backcountry filming & skiing with friends!

Jake Orsborn 

Golf Ambassador 

I grew up one of six kids in the suburbs of north Denver learning to ice skate and ski at a young age. Ice hockey took me around the country, living in Dallas, TX for two years during high school to play for a AAA program called the Ice Jets Academy. Now that competitive ice hockey is finished, I spend my year skiing and golfing when/where the weather permits.

I’ve held nearly every position available at golf courses, beginning in maintenance at age 16 mowing fairways and greens, to the cart barn, to the pro shop, and now part-time caddying at both Cherry Hills Country Club and Castle Pines Golf Club.

Best tip for the perfect golf vacation:

Change up the pairings for each round so everyone plays with everyone

Favorite golf course: Silverleaf Country Club

Go-to on course drink: Transfusion with Tito’s

Favorite lodging property: Bandon Dunes Golf Resort “The Lodge”

Best round of golf in memory:

Made a hole in one on #7 at Castle Pines in September 2020 playing with my older brother

Dylan Van Leuwen Hall ​

[email protected]

(970) 313-4220

After seven years in the ski industry, co running operations with Skigroup has shaped an amazing career. I am very excited as Chief Executive Officer to continue the great legacy my father started, and ensure the quality of our groups experience. ​

Leave the weight of the world at home, and enjoy your time on the mountain. 

Favorite ski resort: Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Favorite Après Ski bar: Mangy Moose, Jackson Hole WY

Favorite Lodging property:

Cliff Lodge, Snowbird

Getting first tracks off the Jackson Hole Tram, after a fresh 16" sorm. 

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Creating unique group ski experiences at the world's top destinations.

Group Ski Trips. It's Our Thing.

You have options when it comes to planning and managing your group ski trip, but it's our job to make sure we're the best of them.

You Dream It. We Make It Happen.

From concerts to costume parties to conventions, our connections and logistics expertise can help turn your group's vision into the mountain experience of a lifetime. Go ahead, pick your peak...

Travel & Logistics? We Got This.

Group ski vacations are more enjoyeable for those who aren't in charge of running them. Let SkiSync's travel, event & logistics experts do all the hard work so your group can spend more time together (or at the bar, your call).

We're not your average group ski vacation company.

Industry leading deals, award winning service, expert logistics mgmt., full-service event mgmt., 15+ years of expertise, on-site service & support, 35+ ski resort options, simple online tools.

A Few of Our Group Clients

We work with ski groups from some of the most awesome organizations this side of the Rockies (and the other side too)!

I’ve now planned three ski trips through SkiSync with participant numbers ranging from 14 to 800+. I can’t emphasize enough the level of positive feedback I’ve received from trip participants about how painless SkiSync has been able to make a normally tedious process." Steve Wolf

The SkiSync crew is run by some of the most experienced and incredibly popular people in the ski industry (at least that's what our moms tell us).

Steve "Smo" Smolinski

Marketing maven.

Smo’s passion for the outdoors pushed him into the travel industry at the early age of 19. He has worked in the ski industry for over 25 years now, representing ski resorts worldwide and delivering killer ski vacations to over 200K travelers.  

Stephanie Kubiak Hall

Logistics chick.

Stephanie has 15+ years of experience in both the ski travel and entertainment industries. She organizes trips for some of the largest and most prestigious ski groups in the U.S. and manages SkiSync's Pasadena, CA office.

Meet the Team

Go ahead, check us out.

It takes an army to run group trips as seamlessly as we do. Come meet the crew that makes SkiSync the glorious company that it is. Meet the SkiSync Team >>

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Group Resources

Click on the link to download Description of Coverage for AIG by Generali Standard policy Cancel for any reasons policy Airline Name Template Group Passenger Information and Insurance Form Group Hotel Rooming List Condo Rooming List

Ground Transportation

If transfers are included in your group package, everyone must arrive and depart on the scheduled group flights. Those deviating from the group flights are not guaranteed ground transportation as part of their package. Unless otherwise noted on your group contract, any stops in the route between the airport and your lodging must be scheduled and are at an additional cost. If your group is requesting a stop, please let me know as soon as possible so that schedule and pricing can be confirmed.

Frequent Flier Information

For Delta and United Airlines. Delta and United Airlines have changed the mileage structure in which customers earn miles when purchasing tickets. Group fares, referred to as reduced rate third-party tickets will not earn full mileage credit. Delta credits are based on the class of service of group contract and will only earn 25%, 50% or 75% of mileage accrued. United will earn award miles based on a percentage of the distance flown and will earn 50% or 75% of mileage accrued based on group purchased fare class. Check directly with your frequent flyer provider for further details and questions. If you are flying Southwest Rapid Rewards need to be added by individuals after travel is complete

Travel Insurance

As part of the Ski.com family, our travel insurance provider is AIG. Above is a link to a pdf with information on insurance coverage, you can send this information on to your participants by downloading the pdf and emailing it to them. Should you need to cancel, your right to a refund is limited even when cancelling for a medical reason. We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance for all passengers. Please distribute this information to all participants. Should they have specific questions on coverage, call 877-249-5376. AIG Agents will be glad to answer questions concerning coverage, but this coverage must be purchased from SKI.COM.

Standard insurance coverage is 7.25% of the total cost of your trip. (if the package is $1000, insurance coverage is $72.50. If someone is taking a package without air and the deduction is $300 off of that price, coverage amount would be $700 or $50.75.)

To purchase trip insurance please have your individual members contact our group coordinators via email.

The members will need to know the total cost of their trip, this is what the cost of the insurance is based on. They will need to provide their street address, current email address, date of birth and contact phone number. The coordinators will then email a payment link to the guest, who will then be able to pay for their insurance online via Credit Card, PayPal or ACH. Please contact us at [email protected] . A notification of insurance will be emailed to each passenger who purchases insurance. Travel insurance can only be purchased up until the time final payment is made. Once a passenger makes final payment, we are no longer allowed to offer this coverage.

Airline Name List

Please find an air list to download above, this is a SKI.COM Group Passenger Name form. You must submit names on this form, in this format only. United Airlines will not accept them in any other manner. The airlines require us to collect Secure Flight Information from each of your participants to fulfill TSA’s domestic passenger requirements. The required information includes: First, Middle and Last name as appears on your identification card – NO NICKNAMES, Gender, and Date of Birth. **Please note that without these details for each passenger, tickets cannot be issued for the entire group. ** The information is required when the names are given. Any seat assignment request (should your carrier accept those) or another special request also must be submitted at this time. PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION IS CORRECT AND NAMES ARE SPELLED CORRECTLY. THERE IS A FEE TO REISSUE MISSPELLED AIRLINE TICKETS. Please email completed forms to your group agent.

If there are any additional fuel surcharges or taxes imposed by the airlines or government prior to your final invoice, we will advise as soon as we are notified to allow you to collect from the passengers.

Correspondence and Payments

Please Reference this booking number on all correspondence/checks. Club Name - Trip Dates - Destination - SKI.COM CONFIRMATION # found on your contract. Please also reference your club name in the subject line of all emails.

All checks need to be sent to our Glenwood Springs office-1512 Grand Avenue, Suite 212 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. Please allow 5 – 7 business days for checks to arrive in our office as the mail delivery in the mountains can be a bit slow. It is imperative we receive payments in a timely manner as we base these dates on when payments are due to vendors. We also have the option of paying by ACH (electronic check), which is a secure, efficient way for clubs to process payments. No stamps needed! Please contact us if your organization is open to ACH and that is not how you currently pay us. ACH form can be sent to me for processing.

ONE OF THE UK AND IRELAND ’ S LEADING PRIVATELY OWNED TRAVEL COMPANIES

Topflight Travel Group is one of the UK and Ireland's leading privately-owned travel companies with brands which include Topflight, Topflight for Schools, Directski.com, Ski Beat and Ski McNeill.

We arrange ski holidays from the UK and Ireland to European and North American ski destinations - including operating an exceptional collection of 50 chalets in France's top ski resorts and our Hotel Sonnenburg in the Austrian Alps. We are one of the UK and Ireland's leading providers of ski trips for school groups and are Ireland's number one provider of summer and tailor-made holidays in Italy and  Austria .

Our in-house software development team is recognised as a leading innovator in travel technology for our 'Nirvana' tour operator and resort management system. 

Our head office is located in Dublin's Italian Quarter and we have offices in Brighton, England and Bourg-St-Maurice in the heart of the French Alps. Our extensive in-resort support team stretches from the South of Italy to the Alps and North America.

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