Put on your winter gear and Think Snow! Back by popular demand, Troop 49 will be running another overnight ski trip to Shawnee Mountain in the Poconos (about an 1 hr 15 min from Oakland). Last year we had 45 people hit the slopes and Terrain Park at Shawnee Mountain. Whether you are a seasoned skier/snowboarder or have never skied before, this is a wonderful opportunity to have some great winter fun.
If hitting the slopes isn’t your cup of tea, spend a day snow tubing, relaxing on the sun deck or doing
some shopping at the nearby outlets. There is something for everyone.
The trip will run from the Saturday afternoon, February 8th to late afternoon on Sunday. With one lift ticket, you will be able to ski from Saturday 3PM-10PM and on Sunday until 5PM. We will be spending the evening at The Shawnee Presbyterian Church Hostel which is just a few miles from the mountain. This is an open floor (i.e. Sleeping bags) accommodation that also provides us with two bathrooms and showers as well as full kitchen facilities to prepare Saturday night’s dinner and Sunday breakfast.
The following is the price:
- Lift tickets for both days and Hostel accommodation, Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast: $50 for Scouts (as a result of troop subsidy), $70 for non-scouts (an awesome deal)
- Ski or Snowboard Rentals are $25 for the trip
- Ski Helmets $12 for the trip
- Group ski or snowboard lesson is $22
- Lunch Sunday on your own at Shawnee Resort Cafeteria.
- Snow Tubing – Available in 2 or 4 hour sessions with prices depend on time of day
- For Scouts who are unable to attend on Saturday, you may purchase a ticket through us at the group rate and troop subsidy cost of $16. This is good all day on Sunday. $36 for Non-scouts.
- Transportation will be via carpool
Payment Information:
- Payment for the trip is due in-full at time of registration using the links below that contains a Payment/Registration Form and Activity Consent Form. Printout and fully complete both forms and return with your payment to Mr. Dugas (not Mr. Foley). You will not be considered registered for the trip until these items are delivered to Mr. Dugas.
Note: Your base payment of $50 (Scouts), $70 (non-scouts) is non-refundable unless we are able to either fill your spot or obtain a refund from Shawnee on a best efforts basis (NO GUARANTEE).
LINK TO PAYMENT/REGISTRATION FORM
LINK TO ACTIVITY CONSENT FORM
Please note we are limited to 45 people in the Hostel so please sign-up early to guarantee you spot. Also, if the scout is a new skier/snowboarder and is unable to negotiate the trails and lifts on his own, a parent or guardian must attend the trip. Also if a sibling will be attending, a parent /guardian must attend as well. Yes, we can accommodate moms and female siblings who may sleep in a separate common area.
Important: All attendees must have an updated BSA medical form (Parts A&B) on file with Mrs. Burns. That means it must be dated within 1 year of 2/9/14.
If anyone is interested in completing the Snowsports merit badge, please contact Mr. Dugas.
You can contact Mr. Dugas if you have any questions or concerns via email or phone at fetriman1@aol.com , 201-337-5709.
