The NSP Eastern Division Avalanche, Mountain Travel & Rescue, and Nordic instructors will hold their fall meeting the weekend of September 17 – 19, 2010 at Ski Big Bear at Mast Hope Mountain, Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania.

Be sure to revisit this page as the meeting approaches. Changes and additions continue to be made.

The Instructor Class & the Refresher will meet on the Balcony Section of the Ski Big Bear Summit Lodge.

Program

Saturday's activities include a general meeting, presentations, and skills reviews. Sunday's optional activities include canoeing on the Delaware River and a presentation on the Bike Patrol Program. View the detailed schedule here.

Registration

There are no fees for this event. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday. Attendees will arrange for other meals.

To register, e-mail Greg France with the following information:

  • Your name as it appears on your NSP card
  • Your NSP registration number
  • Your e-mail address
  • Your home phone number
  • Your work phone number
  • Area(s) of interest (avalanche, MTR, nordic)

Send this information to Greg France at gfnsp@ptd.net

What to Bring

Be prepared for prevailing weather conditions. Check the weather site shown below. Hints for making your weekend more productive and comfortable will be forthcoming. If you are unsure of what to bring or are in need of basic equipment, let me know in your confirmation email and we'll find an answer for you. If you have special or unique gear that works for you, share it with us on Saturday night. Camping Friday and Saturday nights is strongly encouraged.


Directions

Directions Ski Big Bear is located in eastern Pennsylvania, almost on the Delaware River, 23 miles from Interstate 84 and 9 miles from US Route 6. Click the image for more information. Follow this link to a Google map. Click the ikon for written directions.

Camping

CampingMountainside camping Friday and Saturday nights just below the ski lifts on the Ski Big Bear summit. Campsite opens at Noon Friday. Camping Friday & Saturday nights is strongly encouraged.

Lodging

LodgingFor those not staying at the group campsite, overnight accommodations, ranging from motels to bed-and-breakfasts, are available nearby. Click the image for more information.

Dining

DiningSeveral restaurants are located in the area. View a list and some menus by clicking the image.

Weather

Weather NOAA weather report and forecast for Lackawaxen and radar/satellite images of surrounding area. Click the image for more information.

Sponsors

Check out the companies supporting this year's event. See the list of 2007, 2008, and 2009 participating vendors.