Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are new members welcome?
A: YES!! We are not currently accepting new members but check back in August for how you can join us for the 23-24 season!
Q: Do I have to be an undergraduate to get involved with the ski club?
A: Of course not - no discrimination in age or education level here (as long as you're a PSU student).
Q: I am a snowboarder. Cool if I join?
A: Yes! Contrary to popular belief, we (usually) don't hate snowboarders. If you ride, you're still welcome here! No Sleds Allowed.
Q: I am a beginner. Cool if I join?
A: For sure! We are open to all difficulty levels, from seasoned pros to first-timers. You can even rent skis and learn or take lessons while on one of our trips.
Q: What do you guys even do besides ski?
A: Ski trips don't happen year-round, but luckily we are active regardless of the weather! We have socials (for dues-paying members), as well as special events like our fall hayride and our spring semester snow-tubing trip to Tussey Mountain. Our THON organization also actively fundraises almost year-round.
Q: When are your meetings?
A: Check our homepage for access to the non-members group me where meeting times/locations will be announced
Q: Where are you guys going skiing this year?
A: Check in on our trips page for updates - we plan a different assortment of trips every year!
Q: I want to go to skiing locally. Cool if I send a message to the listserv asking if anyone wants to go skiing this weekend?
A: Yes! Also e-mail the club at psuskiers@gmail.com to ask about possible local trips.
Q: Do you accept bank transfers, Venmo, or PayPal?
A: No, sorry. We only take checks and cold hard cash.
Q: How much are your trips?
A: Depends on the trip. Check out our trips page for more details.
Q: Can I meet up with someone on campus to give them money for trips?
A: Sure. We prefer you to come during our scheduled office hours, which will be posted in our GroupMe and advertised in emails. If our office hours don't fit into your schedule, contact our officers to set up an appointment for payments. Their information is located under About-Officers.
Q: Where do I get more information?
A: Join our facebook group and our listserv by sending an email to our secretary, Alexa Narlinger, at arn5293@psu.edu. You can also follow us on twitter, Instagram, or join the non-members GroupMe. If you still have questions, email us at psuskiers@gmail.com.
Q: How do I get on the listserv?
A: Sign up at a meeting or involvement fair to be a member. If you still are not on, send an email to psuskiers@gmail.com or our secretary, Alexa Narlinger arn5293@psu.edu.
Q: Does PSU Ski Club have discounts for Ikon, Epic, or other mountain passes?
A: We do have codes for student discounts on IKON passes! Please contact our secretary, Alexa Narlinger, arn5293@psu.edu, with your student email so she can approve you and give you the code.
Q: My question isn’t on here - I want to know more.
A: Send us an email at psuskiers@gmail.com, or check the officers page to find the email of any specific officer.
A: YES!! We are not currently accepting new members but check back in August for how you can join us for the 23-24 season!
Q: Do I have to be an undergraduate to get involved with the ski club?
A: Of course not - no discrimination in age or education level here (as long as you're a PSU student).
Q: I am a snowboarder. Cool if I join?
A: Yes! Contrary to popular belief, we (usually) don't hate snowboarders. If you ride, you're still welcome here! No Sleds Allowed.
Q: I am a beginner. Cool if I join?
A: For sure! We are open to all difficulty levels, from seasoned pros to first-timers. You can even rent skis and learn or take lessons while on one of our trips.
Q: What do you guys even do besides ski?
A: Ski trips don't happen year-round, but luckily we are active regardless of the weather! We have socials (for dues-paying members), as well as special events like our fall hayride and our spring semester snow-tubing trip to Tussey Mountain. Our THON organization also actively fundraises almost year-round.
Q: When are your meetings?
A: Check our homepage for access to the non-members group me where meeting times/locations will be announced
Q: Where are you guys going skiing this year?
A: Check in on our trips page for updates - we plan a different assortment of trips every year!
Q: I want to go to skiing locally. Cool if I send a message to the listserv asking if anyone wants to go skiing this weekend?
A: Yes! Also e-mail the club at psuskiers@gmail.com to ask about possible local trips.
Q: Do you accept bank transfers, Venmo, or PayPal?
A: No, sorry. We only take checks and cold hard cash.
Q: How much are your trips?
A: Depends on the trip. Check out our trips page for more details.
Q: Can I meet up with someone on campus to give them money for trips?
A: Sure. We prefer you to come during our scheduled office hours, which will be posted in our GroupMe and advertised in emails. If our office hours don't fit into your schedule, contact our officers to set up an appointment for payments. Their information is located under About-Officers.
Q: Where do I get more information?
A: Join our facebook group and our listserv by sending an email to our secretary, Alexa Narlinger, at arn5293@psu.edu. You can also follow us on twitter, Instagram, or join the non-members GroupMe. If you still have questions, email us at psuskiers@gmail.com.
Q: How do I get on the listserv?
A: Sign up at a meeting or involvement fair to be a member. If you still are not on, send an email to psuskiers@gmail.com or our secretary, Alexa Narlinger arn5293@psu.edu.
Q: Does PSU Ski Club have discounts for Ikon, Epic, or other mountain passes?
A: We do have codes for student discounts on IKON passes! Please contact our secretary, Alexa Narlinger, arn5293@psu.edu, with your student email so she can approve you and give you the code.
Q: My question isn’t on here - I want to know more.
A: Send us an email at psuskiers@gmail.com, or check the officers page to find the email of any specific officer.
