SKI RETREAT 2017
PACKING LIST
General Items
Comfortable/Casual Outfit for Friday
Warm sweatshirt/pullover/jacket (See notes on temperatures below.)
Modest Pajamas (for Friday and Saturday evenings)
Toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.
Saturday: Weather predictions show highs will be in the 34-35 degrees range, with lows in
the 20s and high teens. Cataloochee Ski Area’s website suggests the following ski wear for
our temperatures:
28° TO 40° – TORSO: turtleneck or shirt plus medium parka or jacket. LEGS: long johns and
pants; or pants and warm-ups; or bib ski pants. HEAD/FACE: light or medium hat. HANDS:
medium gloves or wool mittens. FEET: light socks.
15° TO 28° – TORSO: turtleneck, light sweater, and medium to heavy parka or jacket. LEGS:
thermal long johns and heavy pants; or medium pants and warm-ups; or long johns and bib
ski pants. HEAD/FACE: medium to heavy hat. HANDS: heavy gloves or wool mittens with
liners. FEET: medium warmth socks.
(Any fabrics with wicking ability are helpful.)
***EQUIPMENT RENTAL INFO: $9.00 for 1 jacket or 1 bib. $16.00 for full set jacket and
bib***
***Back-up outfit for Saturday should plans change with weather upon arrival***
Sunscreen (especially for your face). and Chapstick
Sunday: Comfortable riding clothes for the return home.
Other Items
Bath Towel & Washcloth
Bathing Suit & Swim Towel
Book of Common Prayer if you have one, otherwise they will be provided.
Notebook/Journal
Water Bottle: (At least Large Nalgene Size)
*Cash, for purchase of additional snacks and hot chocolate at ski lodge*
Miscellaneous Helpful Items
Hand Sanitizer
Hat. Sunglasses
Portable phone battery charger
Please No: Energy Drinks, Alcohol, Knives, or Weapons
FINAL NOTES AND LOGISTICS
Medications
Please have all medications in the original prescription bottle and clearly marked with
directions. We ask that all medications be placed in a zip-lock baggy with the child’s name
written clearly on the bag. All medications will be turned in a designated volunteer at
check-in!
Emergency Numbers
Tina Boyd: 770-361-8469
Nikki Thompson: 864-990-6219
Ron Jerina: 864-380-6788
Bill Sauerbrey: 864-238-8339
Please arrive at St. James with luggage on Friday, January 27th at 4:30PM for a 5:00PM
departure.
At drop off parents/guardians will need to come and check your youth in, as well as turn in
medications.
We will be back at St. James around 12:00PM on Sunday, January 29th.
We will have your student call/text you when we are about 30 minutes away from St.
James.
Please contact Tina Boyd at [email protected] if you have any
additional questions or concerns.