Troop1 Snow Sports Weekend
February 20-22, 2026 – RESCHEDULED due to winter storm.
Troop 1 once again will take on the challenge of conquering on skis, snowboards, and foot the mountains around Boone, NC. Most all will be arranged for you, as this is a reward of sorts for all you have accomplished thus far this scouting year. We will be sleeping indoors in beds, have actual indoor plumbing, and not have to cook at all! We will start the weekend off with a “Midnight Blast” skiing and snowboarding at Appalachian Ski Mountain Friday night, and then move to Sugar Mountain Saturday for skiing and snowboarding from noon through the night session Saturday. It will be a real blast, don’t miss it!
New Registration Deadline is Monday, February 9th and spaces are limited!
| When | February 20-22, 2026. |
| What | Skiing and Snowboarding all over the mountains. |
| Departure | Friday, February 20th at 3:30 pm at the Spartanburg Day School parking area (lower school entrance, near tennis courts). |
| Return | Sunday, February 22nd around 4:00 pm. |
| Attire | You must provide your own appropriate attire for skiing or snowboarding to include a warm and waterproof coat, pants or bib, and gloves and also some type of warmer for your head. If you do not have the appropriate attire, borrow from a friend or fellow scout. You must bring the appropriate attire in order to participate. The rental shop also has available for sale gloves, goggles, and hats at affordable prices. Helmets are available for rental for $16. As is customary, scouts will travel in Class A uniforms. |
| Advancement | You will have the opportunity to fulfill all field requirements for the Snow Sports Merit Badge for downhill skiing or snowboarding. The classroom portion will be taught at a scout meeting in January. |
| Helmets | The use of helmets on SE USA slopes has become more prevalent in recent years and the Guide to Safe Scouting now mandates the use of them for downhill skiing and snowboarding; therefore all scouts are expected to wear a helmet. Scouts may bring their own or rent one for $16. |
| Cost | $ 347 – Including ski rental (add $29 for snowboard rental). $ 305 – Excluding equipment rental or $190 to just come and watch. Funds from individual Scout High Adventure accounts may be used for this trip. Contact Ted (twgage@bellsouth.net) if you need more info on this. |
| Housing | We will be staying at the Valle Crucis Conference Center. |
| Food | All meals are provided. Please bring enough money for any snacks while on the slopes and a possible stop at Mast General Store on Saturday Morning. |
| Transportation | Church bus. |
| Registration | Registration Deadline is Monday, February 9th. If you signed up for the original date, contact Tim Satterfield directly to confirm your plans. New participants should use the form below, or the following link: https://troop1sc.wufoo.com/forms/z1sjdh0t1fopxol/. |
| Questions | Tim Satterfield (troop1@churchofadvent.org). |
Register by completing the form below: