Weston Boy Scout Troop 157

First Ski Trip
Pinkham Notch & Wildcat Mountain
February 8-10, 2002

 

We have a great ski trip planned. We're staying Friday and Saturday night at the AMC Pinkham Lodge right at Pinkham Notch, and skiing at nearby Wildcat Mountain. We'll enjoy the all-you-can eat massive breakfasts at the Pinkham dining room on both Saturday and Sunday mornings. We'll probably have pizza for dinner, perhaps over at the Bretton Woods Sports Lodge (swimming pool, jaccuzi, etc.), as in past years. Pinkham Notch is a wonderful place to stay. It is right at the top of the Notch, within the National Forest. We will sleep in rooms with 4 beds, with linens provided (beds are even made up for you, I believe), so you won’t need your sleeping bag or pad.  Wildcat Mountain is just a 1/2 mile away, and a great place to ski. It has an unparalleled view of Mt. Washington. It's an excellent place to learn to ski, too, as it has a long bunny slope serviced by a chairlift.

We'll meet at the Scout House at 6:30 pm, and drive straight through to Pinkham Lodge, stopping only very briefly. Have dinner before you leave. We’ll return at two different times on Sunday.  Those who need to get back by 5-6 pm, will quit at about 1:30 pm, and travel home with Mr. Maurer.  Those who can stay later will quit at about 3:00 pm, and travel home with Mr. Mixter.  Cost of the trip is age dependent, as the cost of lodging and lift tickets varies with age. Boys, 12 and under: $130. Boys, 13-17: $160. Adults (18 or over), $184. If you need to rent skiis, add $50 to these prices. The troop's ski trips are a great opportunity to learn to ski, as Wildcat provides what amounts to a free lesson (as part of a lift/rental/lesson package for new skiers). If you want to come along, but not downhill ski, reduce the cost by $50 (12 and under), $80 (12 to 17), or $94 (adults).  Also, bring along money to buy lunch at the ski area, and snacks on the way up and back. 

 

 

Permission/Waiver Form

 

________________________________________ has my permission to go on the above described trip with members of Boy Scout Troop 157 of Weston, Massachusetts, and participate in all activities.  I acknowledge that I have read the following waiver in its entirety, that I understand it, and that I agree to be legally bound by its terms.

 

I understand that the activities described for this trip carry the risk of personal injury. In consideration of the benefits to be derived, and in view of the fact that the Boy Scouts of America is a nonprofit, educational institution, membership in which is voluntary, and having full confidence that all reasonable precautions will be taken to insure the safety and well-being of my son on this activity, I agree to and support his participation, and I waive any and all claims against the leaders and their assistants on this trip, and the officers, agents, and representatives of the Boy Scouts of America.

 

In case of emergency (and in the event that a parent/guardian cannot be reached) I give my permission for my child to be treated at the nearest medical facility.

 

Parent/Guardian Signature:______________________________________________________________

 

Date: ____________ Telephone where I can be reached during outing: _______________________