Dear YMDA Skier,                                                                        July 1, 2025

While you are enjoying another beautiful summer, the YMDA trip committee is hard at work planning our 58th annual YMDA ski trip. Manor Vail Lodge will once again be hosting the trip from Wednesday, December 10 – Sunday, December 14. The 2024 trip conditions were excellent with even some of the back bowls being open.  In fact, all recent trips have demonstrated that early-season skiing can offer excellent snow conditions, and we are hopeful for the same this year. Regardless of the snow base, the stellar service and prime location of Manor Vail Lodge always enhances our experience.

It is never too early to start thinking snow so, mark your calendars and join us for what promises to be a memorable three or four days of skiing. Space is limited to the first 70 skiers, so register early to ensure your spot. Visit our enhanced website at ymda.org to register for the trip, sign up for the newsletter, and get the latest trip information.

The trip fees cover airfare, transportation to and from Denver International Airport, four nights lodging, full breakfast and get acquainted party at Manor Vail Lodge. Skiers will need to purchase an Epic Pass at epicpass.com.  There are numerous pass options to choose from including discounted daily options if this is your only trip of the season.

Our trip committee, along with our travel guide, Tom Gray, works diligently to bring you an exciting trip at a great value. As mentioned earlier, space is limited to 70 skiers and can fill up quickly, so register soon to reserve your spot.

Join the many repeat YMDA skiers by scheduling a ski trip with us in early December. Start a tradition with friends and family that you’ll look forward to all year long and talk about for years to come!  We are always looking for new younger skiers to join us. As one of the twenty-something new skiers highlighted during introductions last year – let’s put the “Y” back in YMDA and leave the organization in great hands for the next 58 years.

Have a great summer and we’ll see you in December.

Mike Donahue
2025 Trip Chairman