2024 January Outing – Whitetail Ski Trip

When: January 26-28, 2024
Where: Whitetail Mountain, Mercersburg, PA
Lodging: Joy El Camp & Retreats, Greencastle, PA

Time: Meet at the St. Francis parking lot at 6:30 PM Friday, January 26, returning around noon on Sunday, January 29th.  See sample 2020 January Ski Trip Daily Schedule, we don’t have Snowsport MB this year

Scouts will enjoy skiing/snowboarding at Whitetail Mountain resort in Mercersburg, PA. on Saturday and tubing on Sunday. The troop will spend Friday and Saturday night at Joy El Camp and Retreats in group cabins – about 25 min from Whitetail Resort.

Because of the limit slots at Whitetail during holiday weekend for lift ticket and lesson package, please submit your registration as soon as possible. First come first serve.

The Troop 55 basic package: $155  ($170 after Jan 24th, 2024)

Adult attending the event but not ski: Just pay this $155

Includes Friday and Saturday night lodging, breakfast, bag lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, evening snacks. Scouts must select their ski/snowboard options from the choices below. Ski or snowboard equipment is available for rent, and rental rates include the price of the ski lift ticket. More information about what to bring will be explained at the Troop meeting.

Joy El lodging includes: basketball court & game room (foosball, table tennis, air hockey, fireplace)

If scouts plan on staying for night skiing Saturday evening, they should bring cash for dinner on Saturday.  Scouts not interested in night skiing will be transported back to Joy El and dinner will be provided.

Ski/Snowboard Options (Scouts can ski/snowboard 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday):

1) All Mountain lift ticket only (have own equipment):  $85 for age 5 to 12, $100 for age 13 and above
2) Ski or snowboard rental (including helmet) *:  $65
3) Group lesson package (2 hour lesson, including lift ticket and equipment rental )*: $175 for age 5 to 12, $130 for age 13 and above

** Group Lesson Package – This package is designed for the skier or snowboarder who is comfortable on all terrain. Package includes a lift ticket that is valid on all open terrain, rental equipment (includes helmet), and a group lesson at your ability level.

Note: BSA regulations require a helmet. If you are not renting and plan on bringing your own equipment, but do not have a helmet, you must purchase a helmet rental. Helmets are now included in the group lesson and ski & snowboard rental package.

 Whitetail Forms  – All should print/complete Whitetail forms and bring them on the trip to simplify the process on-site:
1) Equipment rental release of liability form (including helmet rental) PDF

Due to COVID-19 safety consideration, we ask all scouts and adults do their best for COVID safety practice, mask is optional.   By signing this registration, the participant(s) and the parents agree to the COVID19 risk (Link here) and general liability acknowledgement and agreement (Link here)

Questions?  Please contact Cindy Xie (703-655-1530)

To secure your place on the trip and avoid $25 late fee,

full payment is due by Wednesday January 24th,  2024

Reminder: If your son has never skied before, or is a beginner in need of a refresher, please make the decision to sign him up for the Lesson package while signing up for this trip.  If you have any specific questions about the pricing options please Contact Cindy.

Payment – Please use the PayPal button at top right to pay the fees for this outing or bring a check for the total fees made payable to BSA Troop 55 to the next troop meeting.

Permission Submission – Use the form below to submit outing information.  A copy of the submitted information will be sent to the email you input below for your records.

Due to complexity of ski lesson, lift ticket, rental difference for ski and snowboard, please fill out one form for each participant (adult  or scout, or family member)

2024 Jan Whitetail Ski Trip

Your Name (submitter) (required) *

Your Email (required) *

Your Home Phone (required) *

Emergency Phone (required) *

Scout(s) Name(s) & Adult Name(s):

Scout and adult participant Age *

Does your child take medication? *

Yes

No

If Yes, Please specify Medication, dosage, and times. *

I hereby give permission for my participant - type name of scout(s) below: *

to attend the BSA Troop 55 Whitetail Ski Trip on Jan. 26-28, 2024 and accept Troop 55 COVID-19 risk and general liability policy, and grant authority to the adult leadership of the troop to authorize the provision of medical care for my scout or adult volunteer as may be necessary . Note: Entering your name in the below signature box constitutes an electronic signature. This also authorized the troop to sign the online registration and waiver for scouts and adults for whitetail and Joy El . SIGNATURE BELOW *

• Draw It
• Type It
• Clear

Please enter number of people attending the ski outing: *

Age Range of the Ski Trip Participant *

13 and 13+

5 to 12

Gender Information to help lodge arrangement *

Male

Female

Today's date is: *

Jan 24th or before

After Jan 24th

Basic Joy El food and lodge package per person (on Time) *

Joy El food, lodge, bus service - $155

Basic Joy El food and lodge package per person (after Jan 24th: $25 late fee) *

Joy El food, lodge, bus service - $180

For adult participant only: Do you plan to drive your own car? *

Yes, I plan to drive my own car

No, I will ride bus with scout

Adult Attendee Name *

Adult Attendee Cell Number *

My Car (enter year, model and make) *

My Car has room for how many total Passengers (including driver)? *

I have filled an Adult BSA Application, completed Youth Protection Training and Certification, understand that I will be expected to support the Troop Activities, and will depart & return with the Troop unless cleared in advance by the Scoutmaster and Committee Outing Chair: *

Yes

No

N/A

Female Adult Attendee staying in the motel-style lodge? (motel-style lodge costs $35 more than regular bunk-style cabins) *

Yes

No or N/A

Number of people choosing "Group ski lesson (including 2-hour lesson, lift ticket and rental" ($175 each for age 5-12), if you pick this one, no need to select lift ticket and rental *

Number of people choosing "Group ski lesson (including 2-hour lesson, lift ticket and rental" ($130 each for age 13 and above), if you pick this one, no need to select lift ticket and rental *

Number of people choosing "Lift ticket " ($100 each for age 13 and above) *

Number of people choosing "Lift ticket " ($85 each for age 5 to 12) *

Number of people choosing "Rental ski or snowboard" ($65 each) *

Please indicate your choice(s) of skiing/snowboarding (ex. Ski: Bob or Snowboard: Joe) *

Date of Birth for attendee (please submit one form for each participant) *

Weight for the attendee (pounds) *

Height of the attendee (total inch) *

Shoe size (such as woman 6, adult male 10.5, etc) *

Ski or snowboard level (estimation is fine) *

Totally new

Beginner

Intermediated level

Advanced level

Any diet restriction? Please note here (put None if no restriction) *

Please check that you answered the above questions correctly, as you might be paying the incorrect amount *

Yes I did, thanks for checking!

Your Fees For Troop 55 Jan. 26-28, 2024 Whitetail Ski Trip Are:

Amount I am paying (please retype amount from box above) *

I will pay by: *

Paypal Online (link in upper right corner of web page)

Check

Passbook

Comments or Notes you'd like to make about the outing:

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