Interested in earning the Snow Sports Merit Badge, Yes, it is possible if you are an experience skier or rider and can demonstrate several controlled turns (skiers need to do parallel turns). Click the following link to learn more: http://venturing.sdicbsa.org/Forms/bigbear10.pdf
On the other hand , if it’s your first time on skis or a snowboard and are not able to perform on the slopes required for the merit badge you can still earn a partial (blue card).
If you decide to go, download and fill out the Snow Sports Merit Badge Worksheet that can be downloaded from the troop web site by clicking here
Where: BEAR MOUNTAIN
When: Sunday, Jan. 24 or Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010
Trip Includes: Round trip transportation – deluxe bus with TV/DVR, restroom, One day skiing or snowboarding at Bear Mountain Ski Area (Big Bear Resort), Possibility to earn a PARTIAL toward the Snow Sports Merit Badge (blue card), Opportunity to work towards the Venturing Sports award
Who Is Invited: ANY YOUTH (Girls, too!): 13 years of age or older, Adult Leaders and Parents
Itinerary: Meet at 4:30 AM: San Diego Mission Valley Target area; to return around 7:30 PM that evening
Meet at 5:00 AM: Bernardo Center Drive near the 15; to return around 7:00 PM that evening
Reservations: Reservations must be received by Jan 16 for the Jan. 24th trek, or Feb 12 for the Feb. 21st trek.
ALL FIRST TIME SKIERS & SNOWBOARDERS MUST TAKE THE LESSON PLAN PACKAGE.
Bring your own SM-signed Merit Badge card if you want to work on the merit badge. You are responsible for getting it signed by the merit badge counselor. For purposes of this outing, the group is called B.S.A. CREW 2000.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A HELMET, as required by National Guidelines.