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Black Mt – Here we come!

Here’s everything to know about this week’s trip to Black Mt for States …

Races:

Wednesday, February 19 - Classic Race
Girls Start - 1:30 PM
Boys Start - 3:00 PM

Thursday, February 20 - Skate Race (note updated race times)
Girls Start – 10:00 AM
Boys Start – 11:30 AM
Awards to follow

Transportation:

Leaving –

Arrive at Desert Rd by 12:45 on Tuesday, February 16.  Driving away at 1:00.

Returning –

After Awards on Thursday, we will return to the rental house to pack up, then head home.  We will probably arrive by dinner time, but depending on timing, we may opt to stop for dinner on the way home.

Be sure to let Susan know if you will not be riding the van either to or from this trip.

Food:

Everyone should come on Tuesday either having eaten lunch or bring lunch for the ride.

Everyone should bring their own stash of bars, etc. to eat when they want.

We would like 4-5 families to send along cookies, brownies, etc. for desserts and snacks.  Please let Susan know if you will be sending along a treat.

All other food will be just like Christmas Camp – organized by the chaperones.

Housing:
We are renting a house in Bryant Pond.  All skiers will be in a bed (some twins, some shared doubles).  Everyone should bring a sleeping bag, as it's too much to wash sheets for 20.

There is a phone at the house for incoming calls only.  The number is 207-665-2918.

Skis:

·      - Check the Wax Info tab for wax information.  Be sure you’ve waxed your race skis.

·      - When we leave on Tuesday we will go directly to Black Mt for an afternoon classic ski.  Make sure you have your warm-up classic skis waxed and ready to go for this practice.

What to Bring:

Lunch/snack for Tuesday

Sleeping bag

Towel

Water bottle

Bars/snacks

Your dessert contribution (4-5 families)

Warm clothing (layers!) - including hat, mittens, race gloves, etc.

RACE SUIT

Ski clothes

House clothes

ALL classic and skate skis/boots/poles

Toiletries

Basic wax equipment

· Scraper

· Cork

· Small amounts of kick wax and glide wax

LABEL ALL THE GEAR AND CLOTHES YOU DON'T WANT TO LOSE.

Cost:

Families will be billed for the cost of the rental house and food.

Other Info:

On Tuesday, we will ski upon arrival, before heading to the house, so everyone should:

·  Come dressed in your ski gear

·  Bring a lunch/snack to eat in the van

·  Keep your CLASSIC boots/skis/poles handy

·  Have your water bottle-belt handy

Other things to remember:

·  Wax skis

·  Check the packing list one last time!