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The
fun at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation continues throughout the winter.
A group or individuals may reserve any of the ten weekends from January
through March for exciting winter adventure. Ages 9 and above may attend.
The Activities are centered around Gore Mountain in North Creek, a short
ride from Camp Read. The mountain offers alpine skiing and riding for all
ability levels, cross country skiing or snow shoeing in their extensive back
country. Arrangement can be made for your group to participate in any of
these activities.
As a special treat our 3 day program includes a day of skiing and riding at
one of Northeast’s premier resorts-Whiteface Mountain. With its long, steep
trails the “Olympic Mountain” is a challenge for any expert yet has many
excellent runs for the beginner and intermediate.
After your fun-filled day in the snow, enjoy a delicious meal prepared by
our chef and relax with a movie in our comfy farmhouse. Ice cream sundaes
mark the end of a perfect winter day.
The maximum number of participants we can transport for each trip is 26. Many of the
trips tend to fill up quickly, so sign up early, using the application.
The Westchester-Putnam Council Service Center is located at 41 Saw Mill River Road in
Hawthorne. Call the Camping Office at (914) 773-1135 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday for more information. Reservations will not be taken
over the phone.
Ski Weekends Flyer [PDF,
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Ski Weekends Reservation
Form [PDF,
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2010 Program Dates Weekend Dates & Program (see below) | January 8-10 | January 15-17 | January 22-24 | January 29-31 | February 5-7 | February 19-21 | February 26-28 | March 5-7 | March 12-14 | March 19-21 |
Information last updated: 5/2/2009 8:43:20 PM
Those weekends not marked "full", above, can accommodate
a few more skiers.
Contact the Camping Office more more information.
Programs
A - A weekend trip that consists of day and a half of skiing at Gore
Mountain. The vans leave from the Council
Service Center (Rt. 9A Hawthorne) at 5:00 p.m.
Friday and return by 8:00 p.m. on Sunday night.
B - A three day holiday weekend trip that consists of one and a half
days of skiing at Gore Mountain and one full day of skiing at Whiteface. The vans leave from
Council
Service Center (Rt. 9A Hawthorne) at 5:00 p.m. Friday night and return by 8:00 p.m. Monday night.
2009 Rates
Program |
Youth* |
Adult* |
Adult - Non skiing |
A |
$185 |
$200 |
$100 |
B |
$240 |
$260 |
$125 |
*YOUTH - Ages 9-17 / ADULT 18 and over
Reservations & Payments
• Units will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
• To reserve a weekend, please fill out reservation form and deliver to the
Council’s Camping department.
• A non-refundable $300.00 deposit per unit is required upon registration.
• By December 1, 2008 the balance of the deposit totaling $50.00 per person
is to be paid to lock in the reservation.
• Final Payment is due than later than 30 days prior to departure.
Fees subject to change depending on fuel costs and/or lift fee increases.
All Trips Include:
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Transportation: To and from Council Service Center (Rt 9A, Hawthorne). Special arrangements can be made for pickups north of Westchester County.
Two 15-passenger vans are provided for transportation. Please let us
know upon reservation how many of your group will be using the Council
vans. You may use your own transportation, if desired. A discount is
offered, providing the Council vans are full or not used. Special pick-up
and drop off locations can be arranged, please call ahead.
Lodging: Two separate lodging facilities are
available, both are comfortable and fully
heated. The Farmhouse has 3 bedrooms with a total of 13 Bunks and 2 full
bathrooms. This is where the dining facilities and staff housing are
located. The Pearlman Building (a.k.a. The Log Cabin) is located up the
road from the Farmhouse. It features dorm style
accommodations that sleeps 24 and has 2 full bathrooms.
Meals: All meals are provided including a bag lunch
each day and evening snacks.
Meals are wholesome and plentiful and are prepared by a professional chef. Dinner on Friday is on your own, but we will stop on the way
to camp.
Ski Staff: A mature and experienced staff is provided
for each trip. All groups must have sufficient adult leadership. The staff
can provide leadership for individual campers. A leader’s guide is issued
to the group leaders at registration and a safety orientation is provided
to all upon arrival at Camp.
Ski Orientation: A get-acquainted ski orientation session
will be given to all new skiers who desire it. Professional ski classes are available at
an extra charge from the ski area.
Lift Tickets: Full mountain, all day lift tickets are included in the
registration fee.
Gore Mountain Ski Center
Gore Mountain Ski Center is just 40 minutes from camp. Beginners and intermediate skiers
are in their glory with over 65% of the terrain designated as Easiest or More Difficult.
Experts are also challenged on new runs: The Rumor, Lie, Fairview, and the
wooded Glades besides Hawkeye, Upper Darby, and the infamous Hullabaloo. Gore's
facilities are hard to beat, with an expanded base lodge, gondola and eight other lifts.
Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Mountain
at Lake Placid hosted the 1932 and 1980 Olympics. Intermediate and expert skiers will find challenges on
the many steep and smooth runs. Beginners will find plenty of skiing to fit their ability.
The drive to Whiteface is about one and half hours from camp.
Rental Equipment
You may bring your own equipment or rent it from the mountain at a
discounted rate.
Additional Information
The maximum number of participants we can transport for each trip is 26. Many of the trips
tend to fill up quickly, so sign up early. Call the Camping Office at (914) 773-1135
x233 from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for more information.
Equipment List
The following is a suggested equipment list:
- Warm jacket
- Gloves
- Sleeping bag and pillow
- Skis/boots/poles
- Pajamas
- Snow pants or other waterproof pants
- Underwear
- Wool hat
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- Towels
- Extra shirts and pants
- Sweater or sweat shirts
- Longjohns
- Boots and sneakers
- Toilet Kit
- Extra socks
- Small duffel bag or day pack
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