On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight........... A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Ski Trip Info


Directions to the Ski Trip

1.  From the Clubhouse - Head southeast on North St toward Reeson
2. Take the 2nd right onto Commercial St
3. Turn right onto MA-53 N/Commercial St
4. Turn left onto Commercial St
5. Continue onto Union St
6. Take the ramp onto MA-3 N
7. Take exit 20B to merge onto I-93 N toward Boston
8. Take exit 27 on the left toward US-1 N/Tobin Bridge/Revere
9. Merge onto U.S. 1 N
10.Take the Interstate 95 N ramp to New Hampshire/Maine
11. Merge onto I-95 N
12. Keep left to continue on I-95
13. Merge onto I-95 N
14. Take exit 42 toward US-1/Scarborough
15. Merge onto Haigis Pkwy
16. Turn left onto Payne Rd
17. Turn left onto ME-114 N/Gorham Rd
18. Slight right onto ME-114 N/South St
19. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on ME-114 N/South St
20. Turn left onto Long Hill Rd
21. Continue onto ME-107 N/Bridgton Rd
22. Turn right onto Meadow Rd
23. Continue onto S High St
24. Turn left onto US-302 W/N High St
25. Turn left onto Mountain Rd

Destination will be on the right
SHAWNEE PEAK HOUSE - 119 Mountain Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009‎


Pack your gear in a hockey type zippered bag or a small suitcase

What you need to bring
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 workboots)
Warm coat, sweatshirt, hoodie, 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
Your medications (if you are on any) – please let Mr. Chase
Note- this weekend is often one of the coldest of the year, so dress warmly.

You can bring a cell phone and/or an IPod with you, however you should not bring an IPod skiing as it’s important to be able to hear the other skiers.

Please no video games or video players. If you choose to bring electronics or a phone, the troop is NOT responsible for them.

This is a recreational trip, however scouts can earn the Snow Sports merit badge as part of this weekend