The Mat-Su Ski and Snowboard program, run through Wasilla Middle School, is lining up passengers for its 2010 season.

The bus carries children age 12 and older to and from Alyeska Resort for eight skiing days between January and April. Four 50-passenger buses will depart Wasilla and Palmer Carrs parking lots at 8 a.m. on two Saturdays each month. After a full day of skiing, the children return to the Valley at 6:45 p.m.

A place on the bus costs $375, which includes transportation, lift tickets for a full day’s skiing and two skiing or snowboarding lessons. Add $100 more for rental equipment. The price covers the cost of tickets, rentals and transportation.

For more information, log on to Wasilla Middle School’s Web site, www.matsuk12.us/wms and click on “Mat-Su Ski and Snowboard.” Application packets, liability release forms and rental forms are available online or at most Valley junior high and high schools.