GUIDE: BLACKOUT WEEKEND: FIRST-TIMER CHEAT SHEET - PART 2

1. Download the Blackout Weekend App

Your entire weekend HQ lives here:

• Official itinerary (when released)
• Announcements and live updates
• RSVP-only activities
• Attendee chat and meetups
• And more

👉 Download the app

How access works:

• After registering, you’ll receive a welcome email with your unique access code.
• Enter that code in the app to unlock the full experience.

Managing multiple wristbands?

If you purchased additional wristbands under your account, request app access for your guests here:
👉 Request guest app access

Pro tip: Turn on notifications. Pop-ups, room changes, and last-minute meetups move fast.

2. Understand the Activity Flow

When the full itinerary drops in the app, take a few minutes to scan it top to bottom.

• Some activities require RSVPs
• Some include optional add-ons
• Some overlap intentionally

Approach it like a pro:

• Lock in your must-dos first
• Let everything else stay flexible
• Think in terms of a weekend rhythm, not a rigid schedule

Insider knowledge:

• Schedules can shift slightly
• Pop-up moments happen
• The app is always the source of truth

Bottom line: Plan enough to feel grounded. Stay open enough to catch the magic.

3. Ski + Ride Groups (BLK & BLU Society)

If you’re heading to the mountain, BLK & BLU Society is your lane.

• Organized ski and ride meetups throughout the weekend
• Meetup times and locations shared in the app
• Focused on shared energy, not competition

What to know:

• Best for riders comfortable on blue runs and above
• Confident beginners are welcome
• Lift tickets required. Heavenly is the closest mountain.
• Heavenly is walkable via gondola and accessible by free shuttles

New to skiing or snowboarding? Book a lesson. It changes everything.

4. Day-One Beginners: Lessons Are the Move

If this is your first time on the mountain, start with a lesson. Full stop.

• Lessons cover stopping, turning, lift use, and mountain etiquette
• Equipment rentals can be added during booking
• A beginner-area lift ticket is included with your lesson

Planning to ride additional days? Buy lift tickets early for better pricing.

6. Plan Your Weekend Energy

Blackout Weekend is a full-spectrum experience. When you feel good, everything hits better.

• Hydrate often. Altitude matters.
• Fuel up with real meals
• Short resets keep momentum strong
• Move intentionally from day energy into night moments

Insider tip: Your best moments happen when your energy is aligned.

7. Insider Hacks & Tips

• Check the app daily
• Book add-ons early. They sell out.
• RSVP where required
• Be present. These are the moments you’ll remember.
• Questions? Reach out. We’ve got you.

8. Your Blackout Mindset

Relax. Explore. Connect. Repeat.

🖤🏔️ You’re ready. Let the countdown begin.