Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Ski Trip & Snow Sports Merit Badge

Troops 2000 and Troop 270 are planning a ski trip to Chestnut Mountain in Galena, IL on January 17 (ICCSD no school for MLK day). In addition, the Snow Sports Merit Badge will be offered for anyone that wants to earn it - hosted by MBC Clark Adams with his Scouts Caden and Audrey instructing. 

 

Date: Monday, January 17, 2022. Meet at First Christian Church at 7:00 AM sharp.

We will leave Chestnut Mountain around 5:30PM and deliver the Scouts home early evening.

 


Cost: 

$65.00 ski or snowboard rental, lift ticket, lesson, transportation, & evening pizza

$50.00 lift ticket only, transportation, & evening pizza

$6 for helmet rental

 

Lunch: Provide your own. Bring money for lunch and snacks at the lodge or bring a sack lunch.

 

Helmet: BSA Safety Policies state that all Scouts/Family members and Adults must wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding. Bring your own or rent one at Chestnut Mountain for $6.

 

All participants will need to complete the BSA Healthform Parts A and B (not part C). This includes scouts/friends/venturers/adults. Youth need to have a 2022 Permission Form on file with the Troop. 

 

Drivers: Adults are needed to drive. If you wish to stay in the lodge there is no charge.

If you wish to ski, register and pay just like the scouts. Drivers can be reimbursed for their fuel.

 

Registration:  Deadline to register and payment due by December 31.  We need 20 minimum to get the group rate. Register here: https://forms.gle/D1bFTFHSwb8ZqUF46


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