BSA Troop 191

Two days of skiing at Okemo. Feb 28 - Mar 2nd.

What a great trip this was!  The skiing was phenomenal, the food was great and plentiful, and the memories we all built will be everlasting. 

No injuries to report for our Scouts this year - thank God!  However, our adventurous ski club host Joe Decker did sustain a few bruises and cuts attempting to do a helicopter over the 30 foot cliffside.  He normally lands this jump just fine, but visibility was a bit poor...  Check out the picture - let's just call the cut a shaving mishap!

Please thank your Scouts for their contributions and positive attitudes. 5:00 AM starts at the lodge in order to be on the slopes by 8:30 AM - without any adult coaxing!  A special thanks to our adult leaders, our Troop's certified ski instructor, and our "Lodge Mom".  Must say that we all might have gotten a bit spoiled on this trip by Liz and Lisa Also, many thanks to Mrs. Whittle for shopping and pre-cooking all that bacon and chicken - delicious!

So, who is in for next year?

Photos from the December Vermont Ski Trip have been published to the Gallery -> Ski Trips -> 2011 Album. 

With the ski trip fast approaching, a few things to communicate:

• Permission slips due back by Dec 22^nd meeting.
• Departure date Dec 26^th, 1PM from Municipal Building.
• Skiing at Okemo full day on day one, followed by Pico 1.5 days.
• Meals provided are:  Breakfast Tue / Wed / Thur, Dinner Tue / Wed.
• Scouts are responsible for the following meals:  Dinner Monday on drive up, Lunch Tue / Wed / Thu, Dinner Thu drive back to BT.
• As we did last year, we'll make Subway (or the like) runs in the evenings for next day's lunches (for those interested).
• Adult leaders will guide, i.e. this is a Scout led trip.  There is a duty roster and all Scouts are expected to chip in to make things happen.  Food / clean up / rounding up the gang to get to the mountain / cooking / etc.
• Medications - need to be clearly spelled out on permission slips.  Bring only enough for the three day trip.  Don't leave your meds at home.  Make sure your meds have their original label on them.
• For the meds, we need to follow a protocol similar to Summer Camp.  Check your meds with Mrs. Zalewski who will coordinate this.
• Please bring appropriate amount of spending money for meals and any incidentals.
• In addition to your personal items and clothing, bring a sleeping bag and basic toiletries.
• Helmets are required for all Scout - not optional.
• Please arrange for your ski and equipment rentals here in NJ, not at the mountain in VT
• Any snacks / drinks you wish to share with others are also greatly appreciated.
• Troop uniforms for drive up and down not required.  Any Class B that is appropriate for the lodge is encouraged.

Lastly, bring weather appropriate clothing for skiing.  Last year, the temp on day 1 as we got going was 0 degrees!

The online signups for the Vermont Ski Trip and Webelos Crossover Camping is now closed.

If you are going on the trip ,please have your  150 dollars in by Dec. 9th by check, cash or troop account. That includes lift tickets, 3 breakfasts,and  2 dinners.You will need to bring money for a fast food stop on the way there and on the way home. You will also need money for lunches on the mountains.Some mountains have waffle huts near the base lodge.Save some money for these. They are great treats.

It is recomended that you bring a small suitcase  rather than a backpack. Bring enough warm layers for skiing and riding. Vermont can get very cold.You will just need some sweats or jeans to wear around the house at night.Pack a bath towel, soap, toothbrush and what ever else you need for personal hygeine.

The rooms have bunks with mattresses. You may bring your sleeping bag or a sheet, blanket and pillow. If you need rental equipment check with Pelican or Hunterdon Ski and Sport.Don't forget helmets. Bring face cover in the event that it gets cold or windy enough to cause windburn or frostbite.Think snow.
 

We will be staying in the Killington area on the Dec. 27th, 28th,29th. We will ski/snow board at Pico on Dec.28th and 29th, and at Okemo on Dec. 30th.The cost of lodging will be paid for by the troop.The cost of lift tickets will be approximately 35 dollars per day per person. We  need over 20 people to get the best possible group rate. We will buy food for 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners plus snacks at the ski club's lodge. Lunches will be at the ski mountains. The cost for lift tickets and food will be 150 dollars per person. If the cost is less, money will be refunded. We need to collect the money between now and Dec.9th. Pay by check or cash to the troop, or scout account.

You will need to bring additional  money for fast food on the trip there and back, and for lunches at the ski mountains.This is a great trip at a great price.There is room for 3 more scouts and 4 more adults.Sign up if you are interested.If you have changed your mind please take your name off the list and make room for others.If you need more details,see me at the meetings.