Dear Scouts and Parents,

Skiing is fun[:

Boy Scout Troop 1970 is once again hitting the slopes at Timberline Four Seasons Resort in Davis, West Virginia. We will depart the afternoon of Friday, January 22, ski on Saturday, Saturday evening (optional) and Sunday morning, then hit the road to arrive home late-afternoon on Sunday, January 24.

We had great skiing last year, with good weather and nearly every slope open. Timberline is a great place for beginning skiers, with a beginners’ slope with chair lift and two long, gentle runs. It also offers a variety of slopes for more serious skiers, with ratings up to double-black-diamond, plus a freestyle terrain park. Although this is the most expensive of the regular Troop outings, it is a terrific deal for skiing. Timberline offers an all-in-one package for Scout groups, which includes lodging, all five meals, rental equipment, lift tickets, and a ski lesson. Parents are welcome to join their sons on this trip.

It may seem early to be talking about snow, but I must have your reservation forms and payments by *** NOVEMBER 16th *** in order to reserve the proper number of bunks at Timberline.

Attached please find the following pages and forms, which I will also pass out at the Troop meeting on Monday:

- Description of the trip and available options, with a reservation form for you to complete and return with payment.

- A selection of pictures from our last two visits to Timberline.

- The permission slip for this trip.

- A list of things to bring on the trip.

It will be important to come prepared for skiing in weather that may range from spring-like to polar-like. We will spend time at Troop meetings discussing proper clothing and behavior to ensure that everyone has a fun and safe time.

Yours in Scouting,
ASM Mike Blanpied