Ski Camp - December 2019

~ Updated Monday, December 23 ~

Due to an unfortunate lack of snow, ski camp is relocating to the Mount Washington Valley area of New Hampshire. The info below has been updated with new-New Hampshire details, so make sure to read everything carefully (especially the updated packing list).

SKI CAMP INFO …
Probably the most important thing to convey is that everyone should be sure to have the right gear for ski camp. Having the right clothes (layers are super important) will make for a much more pleasant experience for the week. If anyone thinks they are missing some critical piece of gear, do reach out to John ahead of time and he will help in getting/loaning you what you need.



On to the details ...

• Camp will take place at the White Mountains area of New Hampshire.
• Dates are Friday, December 27 - Monday, December 30.
• Lodging is at a shared ski house in Bartlett. Skiing will be at Great Glen, Jackson and Bretton Woods.
• Skiers attending are Emma, Adams, Conrad and Bodhi.
• The adults on this trip will be (coach) John Tarling, (alum skier) Samantha Pierce and (parent extraordinaire) Sara Staples.
• Contact information: Cell phone reception may be spotty. We can, however, check emails/texts, so this is the best way if communication is necessary during camp. John 207-807-1919, Samantha 207-400-2504, Sara 603-630-1717.
• Emergency "on the ground" contact is Susan Sonntag 207-440-3212.
• We will assess the cost per family after camp once all expenses are known. Families will be billed at that time. Costs will include food, trail passes and gas.

Pre-Camp:
All skiers should prepare their skis prior to camp.

Classic skis:
• Clean kick zone
• Sand kick zone lightly with a 100g sand paper or scotchbrite
• Wax tips and tails with green or green&blue glide wax
• Brush

Skate skis:
• Clean and wax with same green or green&blue glide wax
• Brush

Having skis ready will save time. We will add kick wax at camp before skiing. Skiers should take responsibility for their skis, so everyone should bring a cold hard kick wax and glide wax along with scraper and cork.

Please bring only two pairs of skis. There shouldn't be a need for more.

Trail Passes:
We will be purchasing trail passes for all skiers each day.

Feeding the Team:
The kids have asked to make some of the dinners as a group activity at camp this year. However, we would lover help supplying the following items. Please contact Sara Staples at staplesinmaine@gmail.com or call/txt 603-630-1717 and let Sara know what you want to sign up for. There are no dietary restrictions for this group. Thanks!

Serving size: 8 hungry skiers.
• Lasagna
• Tortilla Soup (kiddo request)
• Chocolate chip cookies
• Brownies

Since everyone has their own preference for bars/snacks, all skiers should bring their own. These should be small enough to be stashed in pockets/waistbelts.

Travel details:
The group will be taking one school van to camp. Departure time is 10:00 am on Friday, December 27, from the high school parking lot at Desert Rd. Do check the blog Thursday evening, in case for any reason the departure time is adjusted.

We will have lunch upon arrival and prior to skiing, so everyone should keep their lunch handy and wear their ski gear so they will be ready when they arrive.

Return travel info:
We plan to ski on Monday morning and head home after lunch, unless weather and conditions dictate otherwise. We should know by Sunday evening what the plans are for the return on Monday. Either way, the kids will be home by dinnertime on Monday and could be home as early as 3:00. Please check the blog on Sunday evening in case of updates.

Packing List:
*LABEL ALL THE GEAR AND CLOTHES YOU DON'T WANT TO LOSE.

Must have:
• Your own SNACK for the van ride
• Your own LUNCH for the first day
• Sleeping bag + pillow + QUEEN FITTED SHEET (to provide something between the bare mattress and your sleeping bag)
• HIKING SHOES or BOOTS (we may go on a hike, so make sure to bring hiking shoes/boots, not just sneakers)
• Towel
• Snacks for the 4 days (to be stashed in your water bottle belt). Bars are ideal.
• Workout clothes for 4 days for skiing AND running, including multiple sets of base layers (wool or synthetic long underwear)
• Outer layers: warm jacket parka, wind layer jacket, xc ski pants, etc.
• Warm mid-layers: vest, sweater or fleece
• Multiple pairs of socks
• Hats, gloves, mittens, etc. - you will need WARM gloves
• Neck warmer / buff
• Plan on layers!
• Warm snow boots
• Apres-ski clothes for evenings + indoor shoes or slippers if you want something on your feet inside
• Pajamas
• Toiletries (including sunscreen)
• Headlamp
• Sunglasses
• Classic AND skate skis, poles, boots - packed as compactly as possible.
• Water-bottle holder with a water bottle - ideally the kind that you can wear around your waist that also has a pocket for a snack
• Basic wax equip
     o Scraper
     o Cork
     o Small amounts of cold, hard kick wax and glide wax

Optional:
• Cash for snacks/hot chocolate at the Nordic Center
• Books, games, etc. - If you have a good group game, please bring it!

*Please leave CANDY at home.

A note about electronics ... 
- Cell phones/ipods may come on this trip
- Leave your laptops/ipads at home
- We ask that the athletes keep electronic use to a minimum. Using them from time to time should not be a problem, but it will be in the purview of chaperones to assign rest time to the gadgets as they deem necessary.