Troop 2
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On Presidents' Weekend February 12-15, 2010 Troop 2 Scouts (Recruits and up) will ski in Mammoth. The bus ARRIVES at Franklin Elementary School at 3:15 P.M. and DEPARTS for Mammoth at 4:00 P.M. The bus will be parked on on the south side of Franklin at approximately 2400 Idaho Ave. Pickup will be at the same location as drop-off at 11:00 P.M. on Monday, February 15. SCHEDULE: |
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| Friday night: | Bring money for fast-food dinner or bring your own, check-in to hotel, try to sleep. |
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| Saturday: | Ski, Snowboard, Take Lessons, Work on Snow Sports Merit Badge. A FULL day on the Slopes. Beginner lessons right after breakfast - Scouts only. SKI/SNOWBOARD MERIT BADGE EVERYDAY at 1:30 P.M. | |
| Sunday: | Another FULL day on the Slopes | |
| Monday: | Another FULL day on the Slopes | |
| Monday Night: | Return to Franklin Elementary School (south side) approx. 11:00 P.M. | |
| ITINERARY: | 2010 Itinerary and Check List | |
| CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS
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| FOR PACKING SUGGESTIONS SEE EQUIPMENT PAGE Ski Equipment Rental here... |
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 The package price includes transportation, lodging, lift tickets, 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners. Scouts are asked to bring money for one dinner en route and lunches on the mountain. On the way to Mammoth Friday night, the bus will stop at a fast food conglomerate, but it’s OK to bring a sack dinner instead. Ski/snowboard rentals are not included. If you need to rent equipment, it is recommended that you reserve early (information on rental options will be provided). Scouts need money for lunches on the mountain (expensive!) and anything else they may want to buy. For Scouts who don't ski, lessons will be provided. Snowboard lessons MAY be provided, no adult lessons. Everyone needs to have their own equipment that has been rented in advance, locally. There is no time for renting in Mammoth (and poor selection on a holiday weekend.) Sport Chalet in Marina del Rey is good, and they give a 10% discount to Troop 2. You can reserve the skiis or snowboard way in advance. Don't try to do it the night before. There will be nothing left. Pick up the skis/snowboard the night before or on the day of departure. Another choice is Summit Ski and Cycle 8419 Lincoln Blvd. in Westchester (about a mile south of Sport Chalet) 310-568-8357. They rent showboards as well as skis and equipment is new. Summit Ski and Cycle Rental Rates- Coming Soon. You may pick up skis anytime that week and pay the 2-day Rental Rate. The package price is ____ for any Scout who has worked 20 hours or more in the Tree Lot this year. ____ for any Scout who worked between 10-20 hours, and ____ for all other Scouts. Parents (sorry, no siblings) are invited to join the trip for $$490. Click here to see how many hours your son has worked. To be safe, send about $75 in cash with your son to pay for 1 dinner 3 lunches and incidentals. Parents are encouraged to help as instructors. Even if you don't ski well, you can help with the non-skiers.
There are 4 boys or 2 adults to a room. Very little non-sleeping time is spent there after a long day of skiing. |
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USEFUL LINKS |
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MOTEL 6 Mammoth Lakes |
- They'll Leave A Florescent Light On For You. |
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| MAPS | - Basic Maps till we get better ones. | |
| MAMMOTHMOUNTAIN.com | - Official Mammoth Mountain Website | |
| TRAIL MAP | - Interactive Trail Map | |
FAQs |
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| What should my son take with him? See EQUIPMENT Page Do the Scouts have to wear their uniform at all? Do the Scouts have to wear a helmet? Do the skis stay with the boys at all times? Can I put my skis on the bus so they will be transported to the slopes for me? Any Other Comments? 2) BYOC, Bring YOUR OWN CHAINS - Brush and Scraper, too. |
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Scouts must carry all their own equipment, so make sure your Scout is organized and knows what belongs to him. (Well, try anyway!) LABEL EVERYTHING. The bus is for Scouts. A few parents go on the bus if there is room, but most likely you will have to make your own transportation arrangements. If you drive, you will be refunded $50 for yourself and $50 for each passenger. Scouts and parents who book their trip through Troop 2 stay at MOTEL 6 MAMMOTH LAKES (see info below). The driving distance from Santa Monica to Motel 6 is 375 miles.