January 2020 Outing – Whitetail Ski Trip

When: January 24-26, 2020
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, January 24, returning late afternoon on Sunday, January 26th.  (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: $180
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 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday):

1) All Mountain lift ticket only (have own equipment):  $72
2) Group EZ learn to ski or snowboard package*:  $93
3) 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 Thursday, January 23, 2020.

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.

Jan. 2020 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 Age *

Does your child take medication? *

Yes

No

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

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

to attend the BSA Troop 55 Whitetail Ski Trip on Jan. 24-26, 2020 and grant authority to the adult leadership of the troop to authorize the provision of medical care for my kid(s) as may be necessary. Note: Entering your name in the below signature box constitutes an electronic signature. SIGNATURE BELOW *

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Today's date is: *

January 23 or before

After January 23

Adult Leader Attending and Driving (on Time: $10 waiver if driving) *

Yes - $170

No - $180

Adult Leader Attending and Driving (after January 23: $20 late fee; $10 waiver if driving) *

Yes - $190

No - $200

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

Please enter number of people attending the ski outing: *

Female Adult Attendee staying in the motel-style lodge? (motel-style lodge costs $32 more than regular bunk-style cabins) *

Yes

No or N/A

Number of people choosing "All Mountain lift ticket only" ($72 each) *

Number of people choosing "Group EZ learn to ski or snowboard package" ($93 each) *

Number of people choosing "Group all mountain package" ($107 each) *

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

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. 24-26, 2020 Whitetail Ski Trip Are:

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

I will pay by: *

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