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2025
Bears On Ice Snow Tubing 2025 will take place February 21-23, 2025. Select the Book Now to be taken to the booking links page!
Weekend Events
Friday
2/21/25
Friday morning hot breakfast included
7AM-10AMCoffee
Oj
Apple juice
Cranberry juice
Tea
Yogurt
Apple sauce
Cereal
Toast
Donut holes
Scrambled eggs
Potatoes
Sausage
Waffles or French toast sticks3 PM-6 PM: Join the Central Pa Bears Welcome Reception! They will have some light snacks and refreshments. Feel free to bring your own drinks as well. Snack donations are welcome! Eisenhower Suite (Next to room 170)7 pm Meet the bears at Li's Buffet (This is on your own. Please try and stagger your times to ensure everyone who wants to go/eat can!)* Friday night is a free-form night. The pool will be open. Maybe some pool/games/music/meet and greet. DJ David Petrilla will be spinning some beats from 9 PM - 1 AM poolside.*Please no music after 2AM.
Saturday 2/22/25
* FREE FULL HOT BREAKFAST SATURDAY 8:30am - 11:30am
Coffee
Oj
Apple juice
Cranberry juice
Tea
Yogurt
Apple sauce
Cereal
Toast
Donut holes
Scrambled eggs
Potatoes
Sausage
Waffles or French toast sticksFriends of Bill W. Meeting Stillwell Conference room (The Aspire)
9-10AMFREE Rapid HIV Testing 11am-4PM
Conference room (Glass Room) next to Eisenhower front desk* Saturday, swim, sightsee, nap, relax, ski, whatever you want.
Poetry Reading with Dorian:
1pm-2:45 pm in the Eisenhower Breakfast roomDrag Bingo Poolside!!!
3PM in the pool area
Come join The Lady Vermouth for some songs, BINGO, and fun! There will be 5 games with some performances in between (bring those $1 boys!!).
COST TO PLAY BINGO: $10 (we need a minimum of 10 people to be able to run BINGO. Look for information on Thursday on where to sign up!!)* Saturday night’s main event is Snow Tubing at Ski Liberty. This is a book your own experience. (Please check with the mountain to see if any availability to tube is open, the earlier you book the better, as they sold out in previous years!)* After snow tubing come back to the Eisenhower for the “Wet Bears” pool party. There will be pool time, wet bears, and beartastic beats with DJ David Petrilla from 9pm-1AM.SHOT CRAWL!!! 8 PM in the pool area! Start at Stop 1 and dance around the pool area to sample a variety of delicious shots from all the bears. (NOTE: we have a LOT of stops... please monitor yourself, it's not recommended to do ALL of the SHOTS)*Please no music after 2AM.PIZZA and WING BUFFET!
9pm-10:30PM
Cost $18 per person (Please pay in the bar to get your ticket, you must present your ticket in order to partake in the Buffet. Last call to purchase a ticket is 3 PM on Saturday).
Cheese, Pepperoni, and veggie pizza’s
Plain wings with BBQ and Hot sauce on the side with ranch/blue cheese dipping
Sunday 2/23/25
Checkout, bear hugs, and see you next year!FREE FULL HOT BREAKFAST SUNDAY 8:30am - 11:30am, and maybe some shopping.
Coffee
Oj
Apple juice
Cranberry juice
Tea
Yogurt
Apple sauce
Cereal
Toast
Donut holes
Scrambled eggs
Potatoes
Sausage
Waffles or French toast sticks
Friends of Bill W. Meeting Stillwell Conference room (The Aspire)
9-10AM
Welcome...
Hotel Informaton
Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center
2634 Emmitsburg Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-8121
Eisenhower Hotel
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Aspire Hotel
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FAQ
How much is the Run Fee?
• BOI is not a Run, and hence has no fee. BOI is a friendly gathering of Bears and admirers.When is check-in and where do we check in?
• Hotel check-in starts at 3pm. If you have an Eisenhower room, check-in at the Eisenhower front desk. If you have an Aspire room, check-in at the Aspire front desk. Questions, call the hotel directly: 717-334-8121Who do I contact with questions?
• If questions are hotel reservation related, contact the hotel directly 717-334-8121.
• If question are about the event please submit an email and we will get back to you.• If questions are snow tubing related contact LIBERTY MOUNTAIN RESORT directly 717-642-8282What should I bring to the event?
• Folding chair for around the pool, pool towel, drinks, snacks, music for your room, decorations for your balcony/door, snow tubing attire, and a good friendly attitude! **NO GLASS around the pool please.How much is it for pizza and do I have to pay for pizza?
• Pizza is provided by the hotel for a fee, you can pay at the hotel bar.Is there an Organized Snow Tubing Outing?
• There may be guest organized snow tubing groups. Review event page for possible postings. You may book on your own, as early as possible, from the Liberty Mountain Resort website, because tickets sell out fast. https://www.libertymountainresort.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/winter-activities/snow-tubing.aspxHow do I book my room?
• You must book your hotel room(s) via booking link. Booking like is provided by hotel and communicated to guests via event and other communication channels. NO PHONE BOOKINGS allowed. No 3rd Party Booking Site bookings allowed. Any bookings not make via official booking link will not be honored.Is there a Vendors Room?
• There is no organized vendor room. Please feel free to promote your products and services out of your room.Where can I eat and drink?
• The Eisenhower Hotel has two options, the Marketplace Deli and Richard’s Restaurant & Lounge: https://eisenhower.com/dining• The historic borough of Gettysburg offers visitors several different dining options: https://destinationgettysburg.com/places-to-eat/gettysburg-dining/Who runs Bears On Ice (BOI)?
• BOI is not a run. It is a friendly, informal, gathering of Bears and admirers. It is loosely organized by a planning committee of volunteer facilitators.Where can I get more details on the event?
• There is a public Facebook event. Search Facebook events for “Gay Event: Bears on Ice – Snow Tubing”.• There is a private Facebook Group “Bears On Ice Snow Tubing”. https://www.facebook.com/groups/bearsonice and request membership to join the private “Bears On Ice Snow Tubing” group.Where are the games rooms Located?
• Game rooms are in the Eisenhower Hotel across from the Market Place Deli. There are two game rooms. “THE EDWARDIAN ROOM” and the “EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM”.When Can I use the Game room, and can we set up video games?
• Game Room are available from event start to event end. There are no set times for board gaming. IF you would like to setup video gaming this can be done in “THE EDWARDIAN ROOM” only. AFTER *8pm on both Friday night and Saturday night.How did BOI get started?
• The original Bears On Ice event was started as a club member activity by DCBC (DC Bear Club around 2011) — only 20 people the first year at Quality Inn Gettysburg. The prominent DCBC club members involved in the inception of BOI were Tom Huster, John Copes, Charlie Hopwood, Glenn Stallard, and Angelo Fusco.• Bears On Ice slowly grew over the years as other interested Bears were invited, since it was a club event. Then more non-club members started attending and it outgrew the Quality Inn. Attendees booked in surrounding hotels. DCBC stopped hosting the event in 2015-2016 but it continued in their legacy.
• The 495Bears, with the gracious support of the late Eric Jennings, took it over for a short time (one or two years) before the combined 495Bears and Capital City Bears, Bears On Ice ("BOI") Planning Committee took it over in 2017. In February 2018, the event was relocated to the Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center. The BOI 2018 Planning Committee members were Marc Kovner, Tom Place, Rich Shields, and Joseph (Joe) Winterhalter.• The BOI 2019 Planning Committee members remained Marc Kovner, Tom Place, Rich Shields, and Joseph (Joe) Winterhalter.• After BOI February 2019, Rich Sheilds retired from the BOI Planning Committee and Kristofer (Kris) Carpenter joined. The BOI 2020 Planning Committee members were Marc Kovner, Tom Place, Kris Carpenter and Joe Winterhalter.• The Gaming Subcommittee was established in 2019 to plan and implement two game rooms for BOI 2020. Ben Smith and Dorian Frost were appointed Gaming Subcommittee Members.• Just before the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent 2020 lockdowns, the February 2020 BOI was a complete success with a full Eisenhower/Aspire resort sellout.• February 2021 BOI was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dorian Frost was appointed to the BOI Planning Committee and maintained his Gaming Subcommittee membership with Ben Smith.• The 2022 BOI Planning Committee members are Marc Kovner, Tom Place, Kristofer (Kris) Carpenter, Joseph (Joe) Winterhalter, and Dorian Frost. The Gaming Subcommittee Members are Ben Smith and Dorian Frost.• Richard (Rick) Schaeffer was appointed to the BOI Planning Committee. The 2023 BOI Planning Committee members are Marc Kovner, Tom Place, Kristofer (Kris) Carpenter, Joseph (Joe) Winterhalter, Dorian Frost, and Rick Schaeffer. The Gaming Subcommittee Members are Dorian Frost.• The 2024 BOI Planning Committee members remain Marc Kovner, Tom Place, Kristofer (Kris) Carpenter, Joseph (Joe) Winterhalter, Dorian Frost, and Richard (Rick) Schaeffer. The Gaming Subcommittee Members are Dorian Frost.• The 2025 BOI Planning Committee members remain Marc Kovner, Tom Place, Kristofer (Kris) Carpenter, and Dorian Frost. The Gaming Subcommittee Members are Dorian Frost.
Contact Us
Have any questions? Please send us an email and we will get back to you!
Organizers
Tom Place
I attended my first BOI when it was at the former location in downtown Gettysburg after being introduced to the late Eric Jennings in 2016. After that, I was asked to join the committee for the 2018 planning and have been a member ever sense. We have brought many new and exciting feature to the BOI Snow Tubing event including a new location, shot crawls, djs, and a drag bingo!
Marc Kovner
In 2017 the combined 495Bears and Capital City Bears, Bears On Ice ("BOI") Planning Committee, took over planning the gathering and I was asked to join the Planning Committee to help plan and implement the 2018 gathering. I graciously accepted the invitation. In February 2018 BOI was relocated to the Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center and I continue to volunteer my time and effort while being honored to serve my community.
Dorian Frost
I’ve have been attending Bears on Ice since 2011. 2019 I was asked to help out on the Games Committee and since that time I have been actively helping out anyway I can, having first designed the 2nd event tag design. Now, I am currently on the planning committee not just on game activities. I often would host poetry at Bears on Ice, enjoy laughter and fun in the games rooms, enjoy atmosphere that only Bears on ice can provide.
Kristopher Carpenter
I attended my first Bears on Ice event in 2014 and haven't missed one since! In 2019, I was honored to join the Planning Committee to assist with planning the 2020 event. I assist the committee in any way I can to ensure things go as smoothly as possible. I enjoy volunteering my time to help organize this wonderful event and supporting the Bear community. Bears on Ice was the very first bear event my husband and I ever attended, so it holds a very special place in my heart. I am so proud to see what this event has evolved into over the years.
Booking
Eisenhower
Room types:1 Bedroom King Suite (3 total)
1 Bedroom 2 Queen Bed Suite (4 total)
ADA 2 Queen Beds
Balcony King
Deluxe Room 2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Room 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Poolside
Deluxe Room 2 Queen Beds Balcony
Deluxe Room 2 Queen Beds Poolside
Aspire
Room Types:ADA Deluxe Queen -
ADA Superior King Suite
Deluxe Queen Room
King Hospitality Suite
Superior King Suite
Superior King Suite
Superior Room with 2 King Beds
Room costs:Each reservation is required a 2 night minimumFirst non-refundable deposit will be charged upon booking and 2nd night will be charged in or around January 24th, 2025 (if your staying longer than 2 nights the rest of your stay is due at check in)King or Queen Rooms $115 a night (plus tax)
Suite Rooms $135 a night (plus tax)CANCELLATION POLICY: Single rooms may be cancelled up until 3:00 PM, Jan 23, 2025, but will forfeit their deposit. If credit card does not go through for 2nd deposit, the reservation will be cancelled. One attempt will be made to reach guests to fix credit card issues.
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