This weekend (Friday Jan 11th –
Sunday Jan 13th) is the annual Troop 2 Ski Trip to Shawnee Peak, Maine. We stay
in the Shawnee Peak House, with scouts located on two floors and adults on the
ground floor. Adults are present at the mountain and in the chalet throughout
the day. Many adults also ski and are on the slopes with the scouts.
Our
accommodations are within walking distance of the mountain, and we also shuttle
the scouts to the base on a regular schedule.
Lodging, lift tickets, and
rentals are included in the event. Scouts can earn the Snow Sports merit badge,
as well as learning to ski and snowboard.
Our accommodations are at The
Shawnee Peak House, a 10-bedroom self-service guesthouse. Each room features a
private bath. The common area offers a fully equipped kitchen, double fireplace,
games, a Bumper pool table, cable TV, DVD player, phone and WIFI. Scouts should
bring a sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, and towels.
For directions to
Shawnee Peak and our accomodations, please visit their website at www.shawneepeak.com
If you
prefer to follow someone to the mountain, the shuttle van for the weekend will
be leaving the Weymouth Heights Club at 3:30 PM.
All meals are included
in the price of this event, and are prepared by adult volunteers at the Shawnee
Peak House. Meals include Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday and Breakfast
on Sunday. Friday evening please bring a bag lunch or eat on the way to the
mountain. Scouts can bring a small amount of spending money should they want to
purchase refreshments at the ski slope.
Participants can arrive on Friday
at 3:00 PM, and must depart by 9 AM on Sunday. Carpooling is suggested as we
have limited parking space at our lodgings. All Scout rooms are assigned, so
please do not unpack your gear until your room is confirmed with the Senior
Patrol. Scouts are responsible for keeping their area neat, and rooms will be
inspected before we depart on Sunday.
Adults are expected to share
lodgings, and scouts are not allowed to sleep on the Adult floor. No sleeping in
common areas is permitted, and we will have a firm lights out time, when
everyone is expected to turn in for the night.
You should plan to pick up
your gear at the mountain when you arrive, and will pick up your lift tickets at
our accommodations, on Friday evening.
Gear must be returned to the
mountain on Sunday when you leave. Lift tickets are valid for Friday through
Sunday.
All participants are expected to behave according to the scout
law and oath.
Please do not bring snacks (candy, chips, etc) or soda –
all food is included.
You can bring a cell phone and/or an IPod with you
for the ride up and use at the chalet, however do not wear it skiing as it’s
important to be able to hear the other skiers. If you choose to bring
electronics or a phone, the troop is NOT responsible for them.
Plan to
bring the following items - Please pack your gear in a zippered bag or a small
suitcase.
Loose items are best stored in a small bag or backpack, as
several scouts will be assigned to the same room. Please label your items with
your name.
- Sleeping
bag and pillow
- Two
sets of long underwear (top and bottom) and four sets of regular underwear
- Pajamas,
robe, slippers – sleeping clothes.
- Four
pairs of warm socks
- Snow
boots (wear sneakers or sturdy boots)
- Warm
coat, sweatshirt, etc
- Hat to
cover your ears
- Three
pairs of gloves, waterproof if possible.
- Ski
goggles or sunglasses
- Spending
money for ride up (all food is provided at lodgings)
- Sweaters
or sweatshirts
- Ski
pants if you have them. If not, lined sweatpants or heavy jeans work well.
- Toiletries
including toothbrush and toothpaste, comb and bath towel. There are
showers in lodgings.
- Chapstick,
ski mask
- Any
medications – please let Mr. Chase know upon arrival.
Troop 2 Leadership Contact
Information - please direct any questions or concerns to the Troop
leaders.
