2026 Ski Trip Itinerary & Packing List

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Optional Gear Drop at Scout Hut - Thursday, February 21st

• If you would like to drop off your gear in advance, please do so between 6:30 and 7:15 pm on Thursday

Departure from Scout Hut - Friday, February 27th

• Please arrive at Hut at 5:30 pm to drop gear and load vehicles. We need to depart by 6:00 pm to arrive in Ghent, WV by 9:00 pm
  • Scouts need to be in full class A uniforms for departure
  • We will not be stopping for dinner so please make sure your Scouts are fed before arriving or choose to add a Chick-fil-a Boxed Meal by ordering here!

Arrival back at Scout Hut - Sunday, March 1st

• Estimated arrival back at Hut is 12:30 pm. Updates on ETA will come through Band and Text via Scoutbook. This is not when Scouts are cleared to leave.
  • Scouts need to help unload vehicles and clean Alvin before being dismissed
  • Please pack some snacks or extra cash for a gas station stop on the way back to Mint Hill

Lodging & Skiing Locations:

• Lodging:
  • Snow Lodge at Winter Place
    • Address:  Winterplace Drive, Ghent, WV 25843
• Skiing Location:
  • Winterplace Ski Resort:
    • Address: 100 Old Flat Top Mountain Road, Ghent, WV 25843
    • Phone: (304) 787-3221

Payment:

• The cost of the trip is dependent on options selected. Please refer to your RSVP for more info.
  • There is an option to add on a Chick-Fil-A boxed meal for dinner on Friday night. This will add on approximately $10. You may sign up for a Chick-fil-a Meal By Clicking Here
• We need payment before they depart on Friday. If food/gas costs end up lower, we will refund any excess to Scout accounts.
• Please send extra money with your Scout(s) for snacks on the trip.

Weather

• Hi/Lo Temps:
  • Fri Night: Upper 20s
  • Saturday: High in mid-50s / Lows in mid-30s
  • Sun AM: Upper 30s
• Rain/Snow: Ghent will be receiving 6" of fresh snow the week before we arrive and have great snow-making weather. While we are at Winterplace, we should have clear or partly cloudy skies

What Clothing to Bring:

• Scout Uniform - Class A & B
• Pants
• Long-sleeve Shirt
• Hat
• Underwear
• PJs/something to wear to bed
• Sweatshirt or Fleece
• Thermal base layer (top and bottom)
  • Synthetic or wool base layers for top & bottom - it's better to be warm than cold, you can always shed layers. Synthetic materials help to wick moisture away from your skin. Once again, do not wear cotton as a base layer.
• Boots and Warm Socks (No CROCS!)
  • Moisture-wicking ski/snowboard socks (wool or fleece) are the best. No cotton. Wear only one pair of socks.
• Winter hat and gloves or mittens (mittens do a much better job keeping your hands warm)
• Ski bib or pants (these are available for rent if you need)
• Waterproof ski jacket or shell that can go over fleece and other layers (snow will quickly make you get wet and wet & cold don't mix)
• Ski mask/balaclava or other neckwear like this
• Ski googles or sunglasses

Gear:

• Backpack or Duffel Bag
• Day pack 
• Personal First Aid Kit
• Water Bottle (filled up before arriving at hut)
• Sleeping bag or sheets for your bunk at the house
• Towel and washcloth
• Pillow case or your own pillow
• Sunscreen
• Hand warmers
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, soap & shampoo if you plan to take a shower)
• Deck of Playing Cards/Game (optional for downtime)
• Scoutbook
• Extra money for snacks at the lodge and a convenience store stop (we will likely make a stop on the way home on Sunday)
• Scout Spirit