Skiing at WinterPLace, WV

Campouts

When: January 16-19 2026, MLK Weekend Friday night to Monday
- Assemble at 5:30p.m. at OGUMC
- Return Monday around 4:30 p.m.
Where: Winterplace, Western W.V.
- 7 hours, 420 miles - Travel by motorcoach
- Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve
  2550 Jack Furst Dr, Glen Jean, WV 25846
- Winterplace Ski Resort
  100 Old, Flat Top Mountain Road, Ghent, WV 25843
Cost: Youth(12 and Under): $425-$525; Adults(13 and up): $475-575.
- Final cost will vary on final number of participants and equipment/programing selections.
- Preliminary invoices will be sent on registration close and final invoices the first week in January.
- Scholarships are available to help cover trip costs. Reach out to Rob Wade, rhwade@gmail.com, 404-735-6390 or Paul Mooring - (503) 593-1345; frostypauly@yahoo.com. Requests will be kept confidential.
Register by: Fri December 18, 2025

There are 56 seats on the bus. When 56 people have signed up, registration will close and a waiting list will open.

Snow ReportWinterplace Ski Resort | Voted #1 place to learn to ski and snowboard in the South East!

Waivers

If you and/or your scout are renting ski equipment: Equipment Rental Waiver. Please complete a separate waiver for each person renting equipment.
Lodging waiver for Summit Bechtel: Lodging Waiver. All trip participants must complete this waiver.
All participants will need to have current Scouting America Medical forms Parts A, B and C on file.
All scouts will need a current (within 12 months) Activity Consent Waiver on file.

Upload Waivers Here

Please upload waivers for one participant at time. Multiple waivers can be uploaded in one form.

Costs

Youth are 12-years old and under.

Youth: $475-$525; Adults: $525-575. Final cost will depend on the total number of participants.

Food: $109/Person

Lodging: $50/Person

Transportation: $150-$200/person depending on final headcount

Lift Ticket: $90/Youth, $125/Adult

Lift Ticket and Equipment Rental: $135/Youth, $190/Adult

*Helmets are $20 additional (all participants must wear helmets)

Lesson: $25/Person. Required for novice skiers. One can be booked now and additional lessons can be added on onsite.

About the trip

We will be traveling to Winter Place West Virginia for two days of skiing and winter fun and staying at Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve, home of the Scouting America National Jamboree each summer.

Transportation

We will leave Friday night to drive around 7 hours to Summit Bechtel where we will be staying in camp bunkhouses. Please eat dinner prior to arrival at OGUMC. Transportation between Summit Bechtel and Winter Place will be provided by the charter bus as will the trip home.

Programming

After breakfast on Saturday we will all travel to the ski resort, divide into out ski groups and check in to receive our lift tickets and acquire any rental equipment (boots, skis and poles). Rental equipment will be returned at the end of your ski day on Sunday. Once each ski group has lift tickets and has been equipped, they can hit the mountain. Ski groups taking lessons will have their lesson prior to being released onto the mountain. Ski group assignemnts will be based on skiing experience, skill and interest in trying more difficult terrain.

Beginner skiers will have a mandatory lesson provided on Saturday prior to hitting the slopes with their ski group. All skiers are welcome to take one or more lessons. The Scout ski packages offers one lesson. Additional lessons can be booked and paid for onsite for $25.

Snow tubing is also available at the mountain for an additional fee.

Meals

Breakfast and Dinner on Saturday and Sunday and breakfast on Monday will be served at Summit-Bechtel in the Dining Hall. Lunches on Sat and Sunday will be available at the ski resort with included meal vouchers. Bring cash for food on the drive home.

Lodging

Participants will be sleeping in 6-person HEATED bunkhouses at the Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve. Hot showers will be on tap. Linens, blankets and pillows are provided. Scouts must make bunking arrangements prior to departure and be ready to settle in quickly on arrival.

Lodging

Summit-Bechtel, 2550 Jack Furst Dr, Glen Jean, WV 25846
Temperature: Heated bunkhouses!
Water: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Showers: Yes
Changing rooms: Yes
Shelter: Plenty
Cellular: Yes, spotty
Wifi: Limited

Proposed Itinerary

Friday, Jan 16

5:30 p.m. - meet at OGUMC having already eaten dinner or bring a bag dinner

6:00 p.m. - leave OGUMC

9:00 p.m. - 30-minute break at I-85 South NC Welcome Center (King’s Mountain, NC)

Saturday, Jan 17

1:30 a.m. - arrive at Summit Bechtel

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. breakfast at Summit Bechtel

8:30 a.m. - leave Summit Bechtel for Winterplace Ski Resort (32-minute drive)

9:00 a.m. - Break into Groups and get gear/lift tickets

11:00 a.m. - ski / snowboard lessons for beginners

Lunch - vouchers at Winterplace

4:00 p.m. - Scouts off slopes

4:30 p.m. - leave Winterplace for Summit Bechtel

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - dinner at Summit Bechtel

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - free time / showers

9:30 p.m. - lights out

Proposed Itinerary

Sunday, Jan 18

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. breakfast at Summit Bechtel

8:30 a.m. - leave Summit Bechtel for Winterplace Ski Resort (32-minute drive)

9:00 a.m. - Ski!

Lunch - vouchers at Winterplace

4:00 p.m. - Scouts off slopes

4:30 p.m. - leave Winterplace for Summit Bechtel

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - dinner at Summit Bechtel

6:30 p.m. - Scout Vesper service

9:00 p.m. - free time / showers

9:30 p.m. - lights out

Monday, Jan 19 - Travel Day

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. breakfast at Summit Bechtel

8:30 a.m. - leave Summit Bechtel for OGUMC

12:30 p.m. - 1-hour stop for lunch in the Charlotte area

4:30 p.m. - arrive back at OGUMC

Weekend Weather

Ghent, WV Weather Forecast | AccuWeatherGhent, WV Weather Forecast, with current conditions, wind, air quality, and what to expect for the next 3 days.

Packing list

Participants should have clothing appropriate for cold weather and snow.
- Winter jacket
- Hat and waterproof gloves. A second pair of gloves is recommended if waterproof gloves aren't an option.
- Waterproof pants
- Base layer
- 2 pair of ski socks
- Sunscreen!
- Goggles or sunglasses
- Pocket friendly snacks - Clif Bars, Granola Bars, etc...
- Scout daypack (no knives)
- Standard gear for two days not tenting.

When to wear class A uniform

Scouts and adult leaders will wear Class A shirts at the following times:

We always travel in uniform to and from the campout

For Scouts Own Service

Medication

If your scout will take medications during the weekend, please have your Scout turn it over to the medical officer when arriving for departure at OGUMC.

- - Complete this Medication Administration Form
  - NO prescription, over the counter medicine, vitamins or herbal supplements are permitted in a scout’s gear.
  - The Scout’s medication, along with the completed form should be placed in a Ziplock bag.
  - Medications MUST BE in their ORIGINAL containers. We will be unable to accept anything without the original container.
  - Please label the Ziplock bag with your Scout’s name.
  - Emergency medications such as Epi-pen and albuterol inhalers should be kept with the Scout at all times!!!!!

Skiing Groups

Skiing groups will be 4-6 scouts per 2 adults and will be grouped by skill level reported at registration. Scouts MUST ski with their group at all times.

KEY CONTACTS

Senior Patrol Leader - TBD
Trip Planners -
- - Genie Iredale - (404) 406-7698; giredale@gmail.com
  - Brent Iredale - (404) 406-6842; tbiredale1@yahoo.com
  - Eric Klein - (504) 256-6373, activities@troop77bsa.org
- Trip Leader - Wes Brewer - (215) 667-9538; wesbrewer@hotmail.com
Scoutmaster - Paul Mooring - (503) 593-1345; frostypauly@yahoo.com,

Hospital

Winterplace Ski Resort has Ski Patrol first responders and medical staff onsite.

Beckley ARH Hospital: Emergency Room

(22 minutes from the ski resort and 19 minutes from Summit Bechtel)

306 Stanaford Rd, Beckley, WV 25801

304-255-3304

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