2027 Ski Trip Registration

To complete your registration, please complete both Payment (Step 1) and the Registration form (Step 2).

About the trip

For this year’s ski trip, we are going to return to the Scout Ski Weekend in Killington, VT.  This is a long-lived event run by Vermont’s Green Mountain Scouting Council. The ski weekend is an incredible opportunity to ski (or learn!) in the largest ski area in the eastern U.S., with New England's biggest vertical drop at 3,050 feet. It spans six peaks, 1,509 skiable acres, and 155 trails.

Event Site: https://scoutingevent.com/592-killington

When

January 29-31, 2027

Cost (Estimated)

There are several costs associated with the weekend:

• $365 - Lift tickets, 2 x nights at the high school, 2 x breakfasts

• $70 - Gas, Lunches, & Dinner (Saturday)  

• $69 - (Optional) Skis, boots, poles, & helmet (NOTE: Familes are directly responsible for rentals - details below)

Where

• Sleep in the Woodstock High School gym, following Scouting’s Safeguarding Youth rules

• Ski at one of 7 distinct mountain areas in the Killington network, depending on conditions, & preference from group (typically start beginners at Ramshead)

Who

• Actively Registered Scouts & Adults

FAQ

• I’ve never skiied before.  Can I still go? - Yes! We will evaluate every skier on day 1.  We will be offering a day of introductory classes for Beginners & New Skiers.

• My scout and/or I are accomplished skiers.  Can we ski in our own group? Groups may ski independently, as long as scouts show proficiency during initial evaluation with adults, and follow the buddy system.  All parties will be expected to return to meet up points at designated times.

• What are the temperatures like, and how should I dress? - It routinely gets down to zero degrees, especially with breeze on ski lifts and high winds at top of the mountains.  Participants should plan for appropriate layers that can be adjusted, based on conditions.  “There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing" - Scandinavian Proverb

• I prefer to snowboard.  Is that ok? - For health and safety reasons, this trip will only be offering skiing.

• Where do we stay? - The Green Mountain Council operates the Woodstock High School for the weekend.  Scouts will sleep either in the gym, or in gender-assigned classrooms.  Bathrooms are provided. Showers are also available, but have been unreliable in previous years.

• Need to rent gear? - This shop (First Stop Board Barn) is much cheaper than renting at the resort, and is near the mountain.  Adult leaders will ensure any scouts that rent are able to pickup gear the night before, and gear is returned at the end of the trip.  Familis are responsible for coordinating rentals with the shop directly.  Rental costs are not part of the troop payment below. https://www.firststopboardbarn.com/

Ideal Agenda

Friday

• 4:00 PM - Meet / Load Cars

• 4:30 PM - Depart for Woodstock

• 7:30 PM - Arrive, unload, & setup sleeping area

• 8:30 PM - Depart for gear rental

• 9:00 PM - Gear sizing & pick up rentals (First Stop Board Barn, Killington, VT)

• 9:00 PM - Non-renters prepare lunches for Saturday.

• 10:00 PM - Return to high school & lights out.

Saturday

• 6:00 AM - Wake Up

• 6:15 AM - Breakfast

• 6:45 PM - Prep crockpot dinner

• 7:15 AM - Dress & pack for skiing

• 7:30 AM - Depart for Resort

• 8:00 AM - Arrive at resort, stow gear, and head out to snow.

• 9:00-10:00 AM - Evaluate ski abilities & break into groups.

• 10:00-12:00 PM - Buddy Ski or Learn to Ski

• 12:30 PM - Meet for lunch in lodge

• 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Buddy Ski or Learn to Ski

• 5:00 PM - Return to High School

• 6:00 PM - Dinner

• 7:00 PM - Dishes & prep lunch for Sunday

• 10:00 PM - Lights out

Sunday

• 6:00 AM - Wake Up

• 6:15 AM - Breakfast

• 6:45 PM - Pack sleeping area

• 7:15 AM - Dress & pack for skiing

• 7:30 AM - Load cars and depart for Resort

• 8:00 AM - Arrive at resort, stow gear, and head out to snow.

• 9:00-12:00 PM - Buddy Ski or Learn to Ski

• 12:00 PM - Lunch / Return to lodge

• 1:00 PM - Pack vehicles and head home

• 1:30 PM - Return rental gear

• 5:00 PM - Approximate pickup

Scout Packing List (Required)

• Bag dinner for Friday evening

• Sleeping bag

• Sleeping pad or cot

• Pillow

• Pajamas

• Watch

• Snow pants + jacket (available for rent, if needed)

• Balaclava

• Ski goggles

• Ski / snow gloves

• Long socks (ideally wool)

• Warm hat

• Variety of warm layers for different temperatures (ex: base layer and fleece)

• Dry shoes and / or slippers for wearing inside high school

• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, brush)

• Small towel

• Money for snacks on the road or on the mountain

Scout Packing List (Optional)

• Medications, depending on need

• Boot / Glove Dryer

• Board Games

• Eye mask & ear plugs

• Hand and foot warmers

Crew Packing List

• Cooler(s) for holding lunches in lodge

• Crockpot

• Disposable plates & utensils

• Case of Gatorade

• Ingredients for 2 lunches & 1 dinner

• Trash bags

• First Aid Kit

Step 1 - Payment

Step 2 - Registration Form