When: February 1-3, 2019
Where: Whitetail Mountain, Mercersburg, PA
Lodging: Joy El Camp & Retreats, Greencastle, PA
Time: Meet at the St. Francis parking lot at 6:00 PM Friday, Feb 1st, returning late afternoon on Sunday, Feb 3rd. (Ski Trip Daily Schedule)
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.
The Troop 55 basic package: $176
Includes Friday and Saturday night lodging, breakfast, bag lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday, evening snacks, and tubing lift ticket on Sunday. 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 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday):
All Mountain lift ticket only (have own equipment): $71
Group EZ learn to ski or snowboard package*: $93
Group all mountain package**: $107
* Group EZ Learn to Ski or Snowboard – This package is designed for beginner skiers or snowboarders ages 8 and up. Package includes a lift ticket for beginner terrain, rental equipment (includes helmet), and a beginner group lesson at the appropriate ability level. The lift ticket included is valid on Lift Off Quad, U-Me Double, First Class Magic Carpet, Launching Pad Carpet and Easy Rider lifts – which provide access to only Green level trails.
** Group All Mountain 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 EZ and group All mountain package.
Whitetail forms – All should print/complete Whitetail forms and bring them on the trip to simplify the process on-site:
1) Equipment rental from (including helmet rental) PDF
2) Tubing Release form PDF
Snow Sports Merit Badge Workbook PDF
Questions? Please contact Cindy Xie (703-655-1530)
To secure your place on the trip and avoid $20 late fee, full payment is due by Sunday, January 27, 2019.
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 EZ Learn to Ski or Snowboard 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.
If you would prefer not to submit online, download and Print 2019 registration form and bring payment to the next troop meeting. (Please note we prefer and encourage you to use the full web submission below, it makes it much easier to manage who is going on the trip, thanks!)
IF YOU ARE USING PAYPAL, THE PAYPAL LINK IS IN UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF THIS WEB PAGE. You may also submit the permission slip online but pay by cash/check in person if you prefer.
