Group ski days with the gear stowed below and the drive handled

On a full-size motorcoach, in most cases yes, as long as skis are bagged and boots are packed in boot bags. Space runs out faster with snowboards and large duffels, so tell us how many skiers and riders are coming and whether anyone brings an overnight bag. Minibuses have little or no under-floor storage, which is why a motorcoach is the usual choice for gear-heavy trips.

Both are roughly two and a half to three hours from Midtown Manhattan before traffic, so a group that wants a full day on the snow needs an early-morning pickup. Closer resorts such as Mountain Creek, about 1h20 out, allow a later start. We set the pickup time with you when we quote, based on your lift-ticket and lesson times.

On a day charter the coach normally stays at the resort and is ready at the agreed return time. The driver's on-duty time is capped by federal rules, so a very long day can call for a second driver. The 5-hour minimum rarely matters on a ski trip, because the round trip plus time on the mountain usually runs well past it.

Several do, and the minimum size varies. Belleayre offers group rates for 20 or more arriving by bus on midweek, non-holiday days. Mountain Creek and Wachusett start group bookings at 15, while Hunter, Blue Mountain and Camelback day groups start at 20. Book those directly with the resort; we arrange the transportation.

The dispatcher and driver decide whether the roads are safe to drive, and that call comes first. We keep you informed through our 24/7 dispatch line and help you choose between waiting, rerouting or postponing. How a weather change affects your booking depends on your terms. Cancellation terms are confirmed in your quote.