Frequently Asked Questions

Step 1: Find us at Freshers Fair or buy membership year-round. Step 2: Purchase your SSX membership through our Fixr link (coming soon) or message us on Instagram. Step 3: Start booking trips and attending events! It's that simple.

SSX membership is £46 (2024/25 pricing) and gives you access to European trips, weekly socials, training sessions, and use of all our equipment. Purchase through Fixr when booking opens or message us on Instagram!

Absolutely! We welcome complete beginners and have training sessions for all abilities. Our trips include lesson options, and many of our current members started as complete beginners. We'll get you slope-ready!

Trip announcements and booking dates are revealed on our social media channels first. Follow @snowsportsexeter on Instagram and Facebook to be the first to know! Bookings typically sell out within hours.

Yes! We welcome students from other universities and local colleges as associate members. You'll have access to all the same trips and events as full members.

Your £46 membership includes priority trip booking, twice-weekly training sessions (£12.50 each with all equipment), access to 12 new freestyle skis plus our full equipment library, weekly social events, partner brand discounts (10-20% off), and entry to BUCS, BUISC, and KINGS competitions.

We offer freestyle training at Warmwell dry slope in Dorset and race training at Exeter and Plymouth. Sessions run twice weekly for £12.50 including all equipment (skis, boots, helmets) and transport. We also run monthly airbag training sessions for freestyle. Perfect for complete beginners!

No! We have a full equipment library including 12 brand new freestyle skis, plus boots, helmets, and all other gear. Everything is included in your training session fee of £12.50. You don't need to buy anything to get started.

We run social events weekly or every couple of weeks! These include evening club nights, daytime activities, BBQs, and ski-themed events. It's a great way to meet people and get to know the club. Training sessions are also brilliant for making friends.

Come to one of our training sessions or social events first! You can try a session for £12.50 with all equipment included before committing to membership. We're super welcoming and many of our best members started completely unsure.

Absolutely! We compete in BUCS, BUISC, and KINGS racing, plus events like Stoke Style. We have teams for everyone - from complete beginners giving it a go to serious competitors. It's all about having fun and improving together.

Freestyle training at Warmwell is about 1.5 hours away, while race training at Exeter and Plymouth is much closer. Don't worry - transport is included in the £12.50 session cost, so you'll travel with other members!

Freestyle focuses on tricks, jumps, and rails - we train at Warmwell dry slope in Dorset with monthly airbag sessions. Race training is about speed and technique on gates - we train at Exeter and Plymouth dry slopes. Both cost £12.50 with all equipment included!

Both freestyle and race training run twice weekly. We also have monthly airbag sessions for freestyle where you can practice tricks safely. Sessions are £12.50 including all equipment and transport.

We compete in BUCS, BUISC, and KINGS racing competitions, plus additional events throughout the year like Stoke Style. We have teams for all levels - from beginners giving it a go to serious competitors. Check our results online!

Absolutely! Many members do both disciplines. Each session is £12.50, so you can try different types of training to see what you prefer. It's a great way to develop different skills and meet different people in the club.

No problem! Dry slopes are actually perfect for learning - they're consistent and safe. We have coaching for all levels and plenty of complete beginners at every session. Everyone starts somewhere!

Airbag training happens monthly for freestyle members. It's where you can practice tricks and flips safely by landing in a giant inflatable airbag instead of on hard snow. It's the best way to learn new skills with confidence!

Not at all! You can attend as many or as few sessions as you like. Some people come every week, others just do trips or just socials. Each session is £12.50 so you only pay for what you attend.

We're proud to have the UK's first university adaptive skiing team! We provide specialized equipment and coaching for people with disabilities, training every Friday. It's incredibly popular and all about making skiing accessible to everyone.

Perfect! SSX is one of the best clubs for meeting people. Our social events are designed to be welcoming, training sessions are great for making friends, and everyone looks out for newcomers. Many of our closest friendships started here!

You can buy membership year-round for £46! It's available through Fixr (link coming soon) or message us on Instagram. The sooner you join, the more events and trips you can access.

We love staying connected with our alumni! While active membership is for current students, alumni often attend special events like Chill Hill and help support the club. Many of our graduates stay part of the SSX family!

Follow @snowsportsexeter on Instagram and Facebook! We post daily updates, trip announcements, training schedules, and social event details. Our socials are the best way to stay in the loop with everything SSX.

Yes! We're always looking for enthusiastic members to help with events, trips, and running the club. It's a great way to develop skills, build your CV, and give back to the SSX community.

Whatever works for you! Some members come to everything, others just do trips or just socials. Training is twice weekly but optional, socials are weekly/bi-weekly, and trips at christmas and easter. It's completely flexible.

Trip prices typically include accommodation, lift passes, transport, and access to all SSX events and parties. Equipment hire and lessons are usually optional extras with member discounts.

Yes! Non-Exeter students can join as associate members and book trips. They'll need to purchase SSX membership first, then they can book any available trip spots.

We maintain waiting lists for sold-out trips. Join our social media to stay updated on any additional availability or last-minute spots. Cancellations do happen, so there's always hope!

Currently we don't offer payment plans, but we keep trip costs as affordable as possible for students. Early bird pricing and member discounts help make trips accessible to everyone.

All levels welcome! From complete beginners to advanced skiers. We have lesson options for beginners and challenging terrain for experts. Our trips cater to everyone.

Basic travel insurance is typically included in trip prices, but we recommend comprehensive winter sports insurance for full coverage. We can provide recommendations for additional coverage.

Trip costs vary by destination and duration, but we work hard to keep them as affordable as possible for students. Prices include accommodation and liftpass. Equipment hire and transport options are available at discounted prices. Members get exclusive discounts and early bird pricing.

We've been to Tignes for the last two years, plus Alpe d'Huez, Les Deux Alpes, Val Thorens, and Pas de la Casa in recent years. We love exploring different resorts across France and Andorra to give members varied experiences!

Absolutely! Many people book trips as complete beginners. Lessons are available at all resorts, and there's always a great group of people learning together. Plus you'll have the full après-ski experience!

We book quality accommodation suitable for groups of students. This varies by resort but typically includes shared rooms/apartments with kitchen facilities. It's all about the community experience and making friends!

Follow our social media (@snowsportsexeter) for the first announcements! We love building hype before revealing destinations, dates, and booking details. Our followers always get the exclusive first look.

Yes! Friends from other universities can join as associate members and book trips. They'll need SSX membership first, then they can grab any available spots alongside Exeter students.

Chill Hill is the UK's most unique snow sports event where we transport 50 tonnes of real snow to transform our university campus into a working ski slope for one day. It's the only event of its kind in the country!

Chill Hill 2026 is definitely happening and will be even bigger and better than 2024! Dates will be announced soon, so follow our socials to be first to know when tickets go on sale.

Not at all! Chill Hill is a festival atmosphere with activities for everyone. Many attendees come just for the unique experience, food, music, and amazing atmosphere. It's a celebration of snow sports culture.

Ticket prices are still being finalized for 2026. We're working to keep it as affordable as possible while making it even more spectacular than 2024. Follow our socials for pricing announcements!

Yes! We have a professional freestyle course with rails and jumps, plus beginner areas. Equipment rental available on-site. Safety gear provided and briefings given to all participants.

Various logistical and organizational challenges led to the gap, but we're back stronger than ever! The 2024 return was our biggest and best yet, proving the concept is here to stay.

Chill Hill is the UK's most unique snow sports event where we transport 50 tonnes of real snow to transform Forum Hill on campus into a working ski slope for one day. It includes freestyle competitions, adaptive skiing demonstrations, live music, food, and an incredible festival atmosphere.

We bring in 50 tonnes of real snow from ski slopes around the country. It's transported by lorry and carefully arranged to create a proper ski slope right on Forum Hill - it's quite a sight to see!

Chill Hill supports Disability Snowsports UK, helping make snow sports accessible to everyone. We're proud to champion inclusivity in snow sports and raise funds for this amazing cause.