Programs
Each weekend trip consists of day and a half of skiing at Gore Mountain. The Yukons 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.

*The three day holiday weekend trip, which is only January 13-16, consists of one and a half days of skiing at Gore Mountain and one full day of skiing at Whiteface. The Yukons leave from Council Service Center (Rt. 9A Hawthorne) at 5:00 p.m. Friday night and return by 8:00 p.m. Monday night.

2013 Rates

Reservations & Payments
• Units will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
• A non-refundable $300.00 deposit is required upon registration. No units will be registered without this deposit.
• An additional $50 per person payment is due by December 1.
• 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.

Payments should be made payable to and sent to:

Westchester-Putnam Council, BSA
41 Saw Mill River Rd
Hawthorne, NY  10532-1519

Note "Ski Camp" on the payment.

All Trips Include:

Transportation: To and from Council Service Center (Rt 9A, Hawthorne).  Special arrangements can be made for pickups north of Westchester County.

Three 8-passenger GMC Yukons are provided for transportation. There are 22 seats available in these vehicles. Please let us know upon reservation how many of your group will be using the Council vehicles. You may use your own transportation, if desired. A discount is offered, providing the Council vehicles are full or not used. Special pick-up and drop off locations can be arranged, please call ahead.

Lodging: The Buckskin Office is used for lodging. It is fully heated and features housing for 27 including 2 separate rooms and the main room. Dining facilities are located downstairs. There are also 2 full bathrooms downstairs.

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 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.

Individuals or small groups are encouraged to attend. Most weekends will have some available spaces.

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"A" indicates Read Scout Reservation farmhouse. Gore Mountain is located on the left side of the map.

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.

Equipment List
The following is a suggested equipment list: