Frequently Asked Questions

Snacks:

• Pack peanut-free snacks or drinks for the bus.

Label Gear:

• Label all items (gloves, helmets, etc.) with your student’s name and phone number.
• Tip: Painter’s tape works well for labeling larger gear.

Hand Warmers:

• Pack hand warmers (and an extra to store with your student’s phone to help the battery last longer).

Gear Requirements:

• Skis, poles, and snowboards must be packed in a proper bag or sleeve.
• These are available at Sun & Snow if you need one.
• We cannot be responsible for lost/stolen gear. Please advise your student on proper care throughout the evening.

Student ID:

• Ensure your student securely carries their Student ID.

Cash-Free Facility:

• Brighton is cash-free. Load money onto a Greenlight card or set up Apple/Google Pay on your student’s phone.

Bags on the Bus:

• Bags can be brought onto the bus, and items may be left on the bus during the evening.
• Note: There will be no access to the bus until the end of the night (when loading to head back to West Middle School).

Emergency Contact for Students:

• Please have each student store the Sun & Snow number (734) 663-9515 on their phones.
• Encourage them to text us with any questions throughout the night. This is also the best way to contact us in an emergency.

TRIP SCHEDULE

1. Bus Transportation (with or without a lift ticket):

• Meeting Location: West Middle School
• Time: Arrive between 4:20–4:40 PM. The bus departs promptly at 4:45 PM.
• If there’s an issue, text Heidi at (734) 663-9515.

2. Lift Ticket Only:

• Meeting Location: Lunch area across from the cafeteria at Mt. Brighton.
• Time: Arrive between 5:45–6:00 PM.
• For assistance, text Heidi at (734) 663-9515.

3. Pickup at West Middle School:

• The bus will leave Mt. Brighton at 10:10 PM and arrive back at West Middle School by 10:50–11:00 PM.
• We recommend parents arrive by 10:45 PM to avoid delays.

SUPPORT ON SITE

• Heidi: Stationed inside the lodge at the meeting spot.
• Rob: Out on the slopes if students need anything.

We can’t wait to see everyone hit the slopes!

Rob & Heidi Parent
Sun & Snow
Text: (734) 663-9515

Yes, each bus will have one adult chaperone to ensure safety and provide supervision. Parents are welcome to volunteer as chaperones, but a background check is required. To apply, please complete the Michigan State Police iChat Form.

One bus seat will be reserved for the chaperone, and an optional lift ticket will be covered by the club. There will be a total of three chaperones each Friday.

Safety is a top priority. Each bus is assigned a dedicated adult chaperone to supervise students during transit. At Mt. Brighton, the resort's trained ski patrol team and security personnel are on-site to ensure everyone's safety. Parents will be contacted immediately if there are any concerns during the trip.

Each bus requires a minimum of 55 participants to run. We will evaluate whether the bus has enough seats filled to justify the cost on Sunday at 5:00 PM before the Friday trips. If the minimum is not met, the bus transportation for that date will be canceled, and parents who have purchased the bus ticket will be automatically refunded the $28 bus fee.

The trip itself will still proceed, and participants will need to arrange their own transportation or carpool to Mt. Brighton. Lift tickets will be available for pick-up at the upstairs indoor picnic area at the resort.

If a family wishes to cancel their lift ticket due to a lack of transportation options, they may do so by Monday at 5:00 PM (Giving you 24 hours  the ticket becomes non-refundable).

Participants may cancel their bus reservation up until Sunday at 5:00 PM for a refund of the $28 bus fee.

Lift tickets are non-refundable after Monday at 6:00 PM, as we are required to provide a final headcount to Mt. Brighton by this time. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or rescheduling for sickness or poor ski conditions after this deadline.

If possible, have your child bring a fully-charged cellular device (watch or phone) for quicker communication. We also recommend placing a hand warmer inside the pocket of the device as it keeps the battery warm.

Please store the Sun & Snow contact in your child's phone. They are encouraged to text (734) 663-9515 to reach Heidi & Rob at anytime.

If your student does not have access to a communication device, we will use standard communication protocol with Mt. Brighton staff.

In case of an emergency, we will rely on the National Ski Patrol to provide immediate assistance on-site.

We will also use the emergency contact information provided in the student’s membership account to notify you.

If you need to update or edit this information, please email us using the form available on our homepage. Ensuring that your contact details are accurate and up-to-date will help us respond quickly and efficiently in an emergency.

You may also text Heidi or Rob during the trip (734) 663-9515