Ski Retreat

Information About The Trip

Dates: January 16-19, 2026

Total Cost: $350 (includes meals while on-site, transportation, lodging, retreat program activities, rental equipment (ski/snowboard, boots, poles) and lift ticket)

Non-ski/snowboard Cost: $235 (use the coupon code NOSKI when registering to get your discount)

Who Can Attend: Current 6th-12th grade students

How to Register: Click on the link below to register for the trip

Deadline to Register: Dec 19, 2025

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FAQ and More Details

Where are we skiing?

Cataloochee Ski Area is where we will ski on Sunday. It is a 25-30 minute drive outside of Lake Junaluska Retreat Center. The address is 1080 Ski Lodge Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751

Where are we staying at?

We are staying at Lake Junaluska Retreat Center in North Carolina. The address is 91 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745. We are loding in the Mountainview Lodge.

What do we not need to pack?

Lake Junaluska sleeping rooms include sheets, blankets, pillows and their own bathroom that has towels, soap, shampoo and conditioner.

How do meals work?

Meals are served in the York Dining Commons (238 N Lakeshore Dr). Meal times are 6:30am – 8:00am, lunch 12:00pm-1:30pm and dinner at 5:30pm – 7pm. For days you are skiing, lunch bags can be picked up at breakfast.

What is the Program schedule

Program events will be in Shackford Hall (80 Shackford Hall Rd). Our guest speaker for the weekend is Chris Singleton. Friday is check-in and an opening worship time. Saturday is morning worship, breakout groups, freetime, and evening worship. Sunday is our ski day followed by evening worship. Monday is traveling back home.

What activities are there other than skiing at Lake Junaluska?

During the winter season Lake Junaluska walking trail is open. In addition, we have tennis, pickleball, cornhole, gaga ball, basketball, volleyball, bocce, and shuffleboard available. Please bring the equipment for the activities you would like to participate in.

What about the weather?

Cataloochee operates in any and all weather conditions. If it snows they have a team that clears the road continuously. If it is warm they make snow to ensure a good
experience for everyone.

What is included in a ski package?

The lift ticket and skis/snowboard with boots is included. Helmets, bibs, jackets and lessons are an additional cost that is listed below. You can register for these optional additional equipment when you register.

          • Lessons – $28.89
          • Bibs – $20.33
          • Jackets – $20.33
          • Combo (bib and jacket) – $29.96
          • Helmet – $12.84