Big bear ski trip January 2026 
On January 24th & 25th we went on the ski trip. We stayed in a lodge at Ten-Mile River & went skiing at Ski Big Bear. It was only a two day trip instead of the usual 3 day trip due to weather complications regarding the snow. The trip also got very cold. It was mainly in the single digits & got as low as -15°F with wind chill. We arrived there around 9:00pm on the 24th. We arrived & got settled, then we ate Cracker Barrel. After Cracker Barrel, we played games like ping pong & impostor. Lights out was at 11:30pm. In the morning, we got changed and ate a breakfast of eggs, sausage, & bacon before heading to the ski slope around 8:30am. We arrived at Big Bear around 9:00am & started skiing around 10:00am. We kept on skiing until around 4:00pm, periodically taking breaks for heating ourselves up & eating lunch. When we got back to the cabin, we showered & packed up our belongings so that we didn’t have to worry about it later. Then, we ate dinner, which was pasta & meatballs. We played games for about an hour after. Next, we had brownies for dessert. We ended the trip off with rose, buds, & thorns. Overall, the trip was a major success. There were many memories made & lessons learned. Attendance was also up, with us having more than 10 scouts come on the trip. Everyone had an enjoyable time, even though there were some unfavorable weather conditions. Everyone improved in their skiing abilities and encouraged each other to be the best they can be.By: Mark Lopiano