Upstate Homeschool Co-op

SPT Zip N Slip Family Snow Tubing (Rescheduled from 1/26)
2026-02-09 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zip and Slip
This event was originally on Monday, January 26th. This is the rescheduled date of February 9th. Please note that the time is also different. This event is 12 PM – 2 PM.
Join us for 2 hours of snowtubing fun at Zip N Slip Snowtubing on Monday February 9th, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.
Cost: $20 for ages 6 and over, paying upon arrival. Ages 3-5 ride free in a parent’s lap.
Ages under 3 are not permitted to snow tube, but may be pulled around in and play in the snow!
Enjoy roasting complimentary marshmallows around the fire as well.
There’s an option for a BBQ food truck to be on site. Please indicate when registering if you are interested.
Due to limited capacity, it is very important that you cancel your ticket or contact us as soon as possible if your family decides not to participate after registering.

GVL & TR: Zip N Slip Snow Tubing (3rd Date)
2026-02-03 11:00 - 13:00
Back by popular demand!Join us for 2 hours of snow tubing at Zip N Slip (NC) on Tuesday, February 3 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. We’ll have the entire snow park to ourselves! Large snowmakers ensure tubing even in warm weather, and the location sits beside NCDOT, so roads are typically clear even if icy conditions occur.
Payment is due on-site. Registration below for every participant is still required to save your spot.If you do not receive a confirmation email with tickets, your registration is not complete, and we cannot guarantee participation.
Cost:

$20 per person over 3 (this is an amazing homeschool discount!).

Payment due on-site (Cash/Check/Card accepted).

Ages 3–5: Free with a paying adult (still reserve a ticket for headcount).

Under age 3 not permitted tubing due to insurance. However, they are allowed to attend with an adult.

After tubing, enjoy marshmallows for roasting. Chocolate bars are sold on-site, or bring your own s’mores fixings. They also offer homemade hot chocolate & cider—a favorite in WNC!
New this year: High Country Adventure BBQ food truck will be on-site with a limited lunch menu. Menu: https://highridgeadventures.com/bbq-menu-1
What to Bring:

Payment for your group
Required Waiver (must print and bring with you) – https://zipnslip.com/waiver/
Snow clothes/gloves/hand warmers
Change of clothes & towel (end of slide may get muddy on warm days)
Extra $$ for hot chocolate/cider
S’more supplies (marshmallows provided!)

Location:Zip N Slip10725 US-23Mars Hill, NC 28754
Weather-related updates will be emailed and posted on the UHC Facebook page. You’re welcome to ask questions or discuss under the event post.
If this date is full or doesn’t work for you, check our other tubing dates: January 8 & February 22.

GVL & TR: Zip N Slip Snow Tubing (2nd Date)
2026-01-22 11:00 - 13:00
Back by popular demand!Join us for 2 hours of snow tubing at Zip N Slip (NC) on Thursday, January 22 from 11-1 PM. We’ll have the entire snow park to ourselves! Large snowmakers ensure tubing even in warm weather, and the location sits beside NCDOT, so roads are typically clear even if icy conditions occur.
Payment is due on-site. Registration below for every participant is still required to save your spot.If you do not receive a confirmation email with tickets, your registration is not complete, and we cannot guarantee participation.
Cost:

$20 per person over 3 (this is an amazing homeschool discount!).

Payment due on-site (Cash/Check/Card accepted).

Ages 3–5: Free with a paying adult (still reserve a ticket for headcount).

Under age 3 not permitted tubing due to insurance. However, they are allowed to attend with an adult.

After tubing, enjoy marshmallows for roasting. Chocolate bars are sold on-site, or bring your own s’mores fixings. They also offer homemade hot chocolate & cider—a favorite in WNC!
New this year: High Country Adventure BBQ food truck will be on-site with a limited lunch menu. Menu: https://highridgeadventures.com/bbq-menu-1
What to Bring:

Payment for your group
Required Waiver (must print and bring with you) – https://zipnslip.com/waiver/
Snow clothes/gloves/hand warmers
Change of clothes & towel (end of slide may get muddy on warm days)
Extra $$ for hot chocolate/cider
S’more supplies (marshmallows provided!)

Location:Zip N Slip10725 US-23Mars Hill, NC 28754
Weather-related updates will be emailed and posted on the UHC Facebook page. You’re welcome to ask questions or discuss under the event post.
If this date is full or doesn’t work for you, check our other tubing dates: January 8 & February 3.

GVL & TR: Zip N Slip Snow Tubing (1st Date)
2026-01-08 12:00 - 14:00
Back by popular demand!Join us for 2 hours of snow tubing at Zip N Slip (NC) on Thursday, January 8 from 12–2 PM. We’ll have the entire snow park to ourselves! Large snowmakers ensure tubing even in warm weather, and the location sits beside NCDOT, so roads are typically clear even if icy conditions occur.
Payment is due on-site. Registration below for every participant is still required to save your spot.If you do not receive a confirmation email with tickets, your registration is not complete, and we cannot guarantee participation.
Cost:

$20 per person over 3 (this is an amazing homeschool discount!).

Payment due on-site (Cash/Check/Card accepted).

Ages 3–5: Free with a paying adult (still reserve a ticket for headcount).

Under age 3 not permitted tubing due to insurance. However, they are allowed to attend with an adult.

After tubing, enjoy marshmallows for roasting. Chocolate bars are sold on-site, or bring your own s’mores fixings. They also offer homemade hot chocolate & cider—a favorite in WNC!
New this year: High Country Adventure BBQ food truck will be on-site with a limited lunch menu. Menu: https://highridgeadventures.com/bbq-menu-1
What to Bring:

Payment for your group
Required Waiver (must print and bring with you) – https://zipnslip.com/waiver/
Snow clothes/gloves/hand warmers
Change of clothes & towel (end of slide may get muddy on warm days)
Extra $$ for hot chocolate/cider
S’more supplies (marshmallows provided!)

Location:Zip N Slip10725 US-23Mars Hill, NC 28754
Weather-related updates will be emailed and posted on the UHC Facebook page. You’re welcome to ask questions or discuss under the event post.
If this date is full or doesn’t work for you, check our other tubing dates: January 22 & February 3.

GVL: Zip N Slip Snow Tubing - Round 2
2025-02-20 12:00 - 14:00
POSTPONED to Thursday, February 20 from 12-2p due to weather.
Due to the interest in this event we’ve added a second date! Join us for 2 hours of tubing at Zip N Slip in NC on Thursday, February 13 from 11-1. We will have the whole snow park to ourselves! Each ticket is only $15 per person due to a HUGE homeschool discount! Children ages 3-5 are free with a paying adult. Children under the age of 3 are not allowed down the slope due to their insurance regulations. The facility has large snow makers so the event will still be on even in an unseasonably warm February day. Bring a change of clothing just in case. After tubing, they provide marshmallows to roast. They do have chocolate bars for sale or you’re welcome to bring your own goodies to make a full s’more. Feel free to pack a lunch but don’t worry about bringing anything other than water. They have the best homemade hot chocolate (cocoa, sugar, milk) and cider in the WNC. The facility takes “all forms of payment.” Payment will be due on site when you arrive. We just need a headcount of who is attending, feel free to bring friends!
Please fill out this waiver prior to attending: https://zipnslip.com/waiver/
Andy, the owner of Zip n Slip, also says that he is happy to distribute any donations we bring for the WNC relief efforts. I’d love if we could bless the area with any winter gear (new/gently used) for him to pass out to his neighbors and churches that have been affected by the flooding.

SPT: Zip n Slip Snow Tubing
2025-01-27 11:00 - 13:00
Open to all ages for Spartanburg UHC, join us for snow tubing at Zip n Slip in Mars Hill, NC on Monday, January 27th 11:00am-1:00pm. $15/rider for 2 hours (which is a HIGHLY discounted rate. The owners are former homeschoolers and have a heart for homeschooling which is why they are offering this rate). Ages 3-5 are free if riding on a parent’s lap. Ages 2 and under may not tube, but they can play in the snow and they will give you a tube to pull them around on if you’d like. After tubing, warm up around with the fire roasting marshmallows. Feel free to pack a lunch as there are picnic tables on the property. There are also a few restaurants nearby they recommended that could use the business. Please print and sign the waiver to bring with you found on their website. Pay upon arrival, but please sign up so we can give them a head count.

GVL: Zip N Slip Snow Tubing
2025-01-16 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for 2 hours of tubing at Zip N Slip in NC on Thursday, January 16 from 11-1. We will have the whole snow park to ourselves! Each ticket is only $15 per person due to a HUGE homeschool discount! Children ages 3-5 are free with a paying adult. Children under the age of 3 are not allowed down the slope due to their insurance regulations. The facility has large snow makers so the event will still be on even in an unseasonably warm January day. Bring a change of clothing just in case. After tubing, they provide marshmallows to roast. They do have chocolate bars for sale or you’re welcome to bring your own goodies to make a full s’more. Feel free to pack a lunch but don’t worry about bringing anything other than water. They have the best homemade hot chocolate (cocoa, sugar, milk) and cider in the WNC. The facility takes “all forms of payment.” Payment will be due on site when you arrive. We just need a headcount of who is attending, feel free to bring friends!
Please fill out this waiver prior to attending: https://zipnslip.com/waiver/
Andy, the owner of Zip n Slip, also says that he is happy to distribute any donations we bring for the WNC relief efforts. I’d love if we could bless the area with any winter gear (new/gently used) for him to pass out to his neighbors and churches that have been affected by the flooding.

UHC Greenville: Zip N Slip Snow Tubing 3/5
2024-03-05 10:00 - 12:00
*Due to the overwhelming response to the first trip, a second one has been scheduled! Out of respect for the many that didn’t get to attend the first one, please allow those who did not get to attend the first trip sign up.*
Join us for 2 hours of tubing at Zip N Slip in NC on Tuesday, March 5th from 10:00-12:00. We will have the whole snow park to ourselves! Each ticket is only $15 per person due to a HUGE homeschool discount! Children ages 3-5 are free with a paying adult. Children under the age of 3 are not allowed down the slope due to their insurance regulations, but they are allowed to play in the snow. After tubing, they provide marshmallows to roast. You can pack a lunch. Also, a change of clothes is recommended as you will get messy. Please print out and sign a waiver that you can find online on their website for your family. Payment will be due on site when you arrive! We just need a headcount of who is attending.

SPT - Snow Tubing at Zip n Slip
2024-02-26 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for a fun-filled day in the snow at Zip n Slip Snow Tubing! Monday, February 26th 11:00am-1:00pm. All ages welcome! $15/person. (Zip n Slip have a heart for homeschoolers and are offering us a huge discount at this rate!) Ages 3-5 are free with a paying adult and may ride in your lap. Ages 2 and under will be given a tube to play with at the bottom of the hill. Pack a lunch-they have lots of picnic tables. They also have marshmallows for the kids to roast after tubing. Bring a change of clothes! Please sign up on the website!

UHC Greenville: Zip N Slip Snow Tubing
2024-02-20 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for 2 hours of tubing at Zip N Slip in NC on Tuesday, February 20th from 10:00-12:00. We will have the whole snow park to ourselves! Each ticket is only $15 per person due to a HUGE homeschool discount! Children ages 3-5 are free with a paying adult. Children under the age of 3 are not allowed down the slope due to their insurance regulations. After tubing, they provide marshmallows to roast. You can pack a lunch. Also, a change of clothes are recommended as you will get messy. Please print out and sign a waiver that you can find online on their website for your family. There will be extra at the event as needed! Payment will be due on site when you arrive! We just need a headcount of who is attending.
