Mount Snow

Mount Snow is a mountain and ski area in southern Vermont located in the Green Mountains. It is Vermont's closest big mountain to many Northeast metropolitan areas. It was co-host of the first Extreme Games in 1995 and host of the Winter X-Games in 2000 and 2001. It is currently owned by Peak Resorts. The mountain is within the Green Mountain National Forest and operates under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service. The resort is operated by Peak Resorts, which bought it along with Attitash, in February 2007. Mount Snow is home to the East Coast's first All Park Mountain Face by creating Carinthia at Mount Snow, which debuted in the 2008-2009 season. Carinthia is home to eight parks and two pipes (10' & 18') with both natural and man made features. Carinthia has been rated as one of the East Coast's Top 5 Terrain Parks.

Mount Snow is appropriate and only for Scouts who ski or snowboard, as there is no "hangout" areas for those who don't.  We bunk indoors with amenities.

When:

Friday-Sunday, March 6-8, 2020.  We need parents/leaders for this trip.

Cost:

Meals:

Troop will provide breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, dinner on Saturday. Scouts should bring $50 for lunch at the ski lodge for both Sat. and Sun. and dinner on the way home.

Lodging:

West Dover Congregational Church

104 Vermont Route 100

West Dover, VT 05356

(802) 464-1195

We will be staying in the basement.  It features a large, open 30’ x 35’ room than can host up to 33 people on cots that are provided. Please bring your sleeping bag/pillow etc.

They have a large flat screen cable color television and video games. There are two separate restrooms on the upper floor, and a brand new, fully renovated bathroom with shower and two sinks in the activity center. There is a full kitchen with two stoves and ovens, a microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and a full set of pots, pans, dishes, and utensils.

Transportation:

This is a drive-up trip, so drivers will be leaving at different times. Please make your own driving arrangements.  If you need a ride, we will coordinate with another parent.

Driving Directions:

Take Route 95 to Route 91. In Vermont take Exit #2 off I-91. Go right off the exit on Route 9 west, and follow this 19 miles until you come to the only stoplight in Wilmington. Go right at the light on Route 100 North.  Follow 6 miles. West Dover Village is on your right, and there is the church.

 

Ski Rentals:

Sundown Ski Shop in Greenvale (Northern Blvd) will have a special ski rental rate of $55 for Troop 71. Fitting should take place a week in advance with rental pickup Thursday before the trip.  (Renting Skis at Mount Snow will be more expensive and time consuming.)

 

Ski/Snowboard Lessons (additional cost):

Must be arranged by parent.

This trip is for skiers/snowboarders only.  Any new or beginner skier/snowboarder MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Adults/siblings may attend regardless if they ski or not (lodging and food cost $50).

Trip is limited to 20 participants. Sign-up early!

Permission slip and payment will be collected at the 2/13 , 2/27 and 3/5 meetings.

Adult Leaders:

ASM George Cox: 516-603-3268