OVERVIEW Bethel has an annual tradition of going out to Montana after the conclusion of the first semester. DATES: January 20-24, 2017 COST: $400 includes transportation, lodging, lift tickets, hot springs, and most meals. *Meals not included are the fast food stops on the way to Montana and on the way back: Friday dinner, Saturday break-fast, Monday dinner, and Tuesday breakfast. We will drive through the night in order to arrive at Bridger Bowl in Bozeman, Montana to ski/snowboard on Saturday, January 21. We will ski/snowboard at Big Sky on Sunday, Janu-ary 22 and Monday, January 23. We will once again drive through the night in order to be home around noon on Tues-day, January 24. We will stay at the Mountain View Lodge and Suites in Boze-man MT.

WHAT TO BRING Blanket/ sleeping bag/ pillow/ slippers for bus ride Snacks for bus ride Money for food on the road (Suggested: $50) Extra money for souvenirs/snacks (Optional) Wool socks for ski/snowboarding (2-3 pairs) Layers of clothing: wicking first layer, fleece, outer shell/

coat, neck gator, hat, gloves/mittens Water bottle or camel back (lots of small sips when on the

mountain to stay hydrated) Swimsuit/small towel Toiletries Sunscreen/ lip balm Skis/ snowboard/ boots/ poles/ helmet/ goggles.

(Equipment Rentals available at the ski resorts). A willing attitude, ready to participate in activities and

devotionals Entertainment media that is appropriate for a church re-

treat. If in doubt, leave it at home. DO NOT BRING: drugs/tobacco/alcohol/fireworks, etc.

RULES Avoid inappropriate sexual talk or behavior, such as

POPDA (public or private displays of affection), or explicit music/videos.

Ski at your OWN LEVEL OF SKILL. Do not cajole oth-ers into skiing higher than they can.

Be in groups of at least two on the slopes, in the chalet, and at rest stops.

SCHEDULE 1/20 2:30 pm: Depart 1/21 8:00 am: Ski Bridger Bowl 4:00 pm: Go to hotel 5:00 pm: Dinner 9:00 pm: Devotionals 1/22 7:00 am: Depart for Big Sky 4:00 pm: Go to hotel 5:00 pm: Dinner 9:00 pm: Devotionals 1/23 7:00 am: Check out 8:00 am: Ski Big Sky 4:00 pm: Depart Big Sky 5:00 pm: Hot Springs 8:00 pm: Depart Montana 1/24 Noonish: Arrive in Hudson

ISAIAH 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”