Group Leaders

MTS cordially invites one trip decision maker to apply to attend the Mountain Travel Symposium Group Exchange and experience Whistler, BC, April 13-18, 20256

About Whistler, BC

Whistler is a destination for mountain lovers who have both a sense of adventure and a sense of purpose. This legendary ski town is both an international sports mecca and a down-to-earth mountain town, famous for its world-class, side-by-side mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb. It delivers a unique combination of spectacular vistas, expansive terrain, old-growth forests, a magical village with sophisticated experiences, and a community of passionate locals who are proud to protect and share this place.

Schedule of Events: April 15 - 18, 2026

Attendance Requirements

• The group/club/council must have booked at least two fly-to domestic or international ski/board trips of 5-7 nights, (standalone club trips only) with a minimum attendance of 20 people this season (‘25/’26).

• Attendee must have led a week fly-to ski trip within the last three (3) ski seasons

• Attendee must be a trip decision-maker. Titles listed in preferred attendance order:

  • Trip Chairman (2025/26) (preferred attendee), Trip Committee member, Week Trip Leader, President or Vice President

    • If you are not a preferred attendee, please share this page with the person who currently holds one of the above positions and do not fill out the application. 

All applications are subject to approval by MTS. Applications must be received by September 30, 2025. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by October 30.
Please note: Spots fill quickly and may sell out prior to the submission deadline.

Questions? Contact Mary Manning at mmanning@mtntrvl.com 

Terms & Conditions

• Attendance is required at all scheduled events

• No spouse, significant other or guests are permitted to accompany the attendee to any MTS function

• Double-occupancy only. No single supplements. No exceptions

• Only one person per group/club/council is permitted to attend

Attendance Options

Group Exchange Package: Wednesday - Sunday April 15 – 18, 2025

Includes:

• Roundtrip airfare*

• Roundtrip airport shuttle service*

• 4 nights lodging based on double-occupancy. Note: Lodging provided at properties throughout Whistler

• Complimentary lift tickets and complimentary ski/board rentals

• Group Exchange registration

• Invitation to the Group Exchange Welcome Reception and other hosted functions

• Some meals and additional expenses are the responsibility of the attendee

Cost: $645 USD
NOTE: The credit card charge will appear as "Northstar Travel Media".

*Travel details and ski/board rental information will be provided approximately 30 days prior to the conference.

Add on: Early Arrival Package: Monday, April 13 – Wednesday, April 15

Includes all items listed in the Wednesday-Sunday package plus:

• 2 additional nights lodging based on double-occupancy for April 13th & 14th.
  Lodging to be located in Whistler

• 2 additional days of complimentary lift tickets and ski/board rentals

• Meals and additional expenses are the responsibility of the attendee

Cost: $250 USD

*Limited spots available and priority will be given to those planning on skiing/boarding.

Early Arrival Schedule of Events

All applications are subject to approval by MTS. Applications must be received by September 30, 2026. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by October 30.
Please note: Spots fill quickly and may sell out prior to the submission deadline.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations and name change requests must be submitted in writing to talktous@mtntrvl.com and mmanning@mtntrvl.com by January 15, 2026. For cancellations received before this date and if your airfare has not been booked, a full refund will be issued. However, please note that if your airfare has already been booked, the trip becomes non-refundable. After January 15, 2026, any cancellation will result in the forfeiture of all payments.

For questions, please contact: Mary Manning at mmanning@mtntrvl.com.