Group Leaders

MTS cordially invites one trip decision maker to apply to attend the Mountain Travel Symposium Group Exchange and experience South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV, April 7-11, 2027

About Mountain Travel Symposium Group Exchange

The Mountain Travel Symposium brings together the buyers and sellers of the ski vacation product from all across the world. The Group Exchange provides the opportunity for trip decision-makers from ski groups, clubs and councils to meet in one-on-one appointments with ski suppliers.

The benefits of attending the MTS Group Exchange:

  • The opportunity to meet with 200+ ski suppliers and tour operators from across the U.S., Canada, Europe and other international destinations

  • The potential to directly negotiate future trips

  • The ability to network and learn from the 130+ other group leaders in attendance

  • Explore Heavenly Mountain and ski and/or snowboard

About South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe is where legendary mountain adventure meets world-class hospitality. Nestled on the shores of North America’s largest alpine lake and surrounded by the snow-covered peaks of the Sierra Nevada, the destination offers the perfect blend of outdoor recreation, vibrant après-ski, gaming, dining, and entertainment. Home to Heavenly Mountain Resort and within easy reach of Sierra-at-Tahoe and Kirkwood Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe provides visitors with access to some of the most diverse skiing and riding in the West, all complemented by breathtaking lake views that make every winter experience unforgettable.

Schedule of Events: April 7 - 11, 2027

Wednesday, April 7            Arrivals throughout day, Orientation and Welcome Reception
Thursday, April 8Skiing/Snowboarding all day, Group Exchange Mixer
Friday, April 9 MTS Group Exchange - one on one appointments (mandatory attendance), Farewell Party
Saturday, April 10Skiing/Snowboarding all day at your leisure; Trace the Globe Dinner
Sunday, April 11Everyone travels home
Apply today

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 (‘26/’27).

  • 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 (2026/27) (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.

Application process will be open until September 18th. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by September 30th and registration opens October 12th.

Arrival for the early package is limited and on a first register, first come basis.

Please note: Spots fill quickly and may sell out prior to the submission deadline.

Apply today

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 7 – 11, 2027

Includes:

  • Roundtrip airfare*

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle service*

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

  • 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 5 – Wednesday, April 7

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

  • 2 additional nights lodging based on double-occupancy for April 5th & 6th.
    Lodging to be located in South Lake Tahoe

  • 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

Monday, April 5                Arrivals throughout the day
Tuesday, April 6Skiing/Snowboarding all day
Wednesday, April 6Skiing/Snowboarding all day

Application process will be open until September 18th. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by September 30th and registration opens October 12th.

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, 2027. 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, 2027, any cancellation will result in the forfeiture of all payments.

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