2008 Woodie Awards
Spotlight on Ski Club
Issue date: 1/24/08 Section: News
As temperatures continue to drop, the Union Ski Club is once again planning ski trips for the campus. This term, the club is organizing trips midweek to Jiminy Peak and to mountains such as Okemo and Mt. Snow on the weekends.
There are over 300 members of the Ski Club this year, but according to Hazen Woolson, the club's President, "… you don't have to be a member of the club to enjoy the benefits of cheap, good skiing."
Considering that the half-day pass for an adult to ski at Jiminy peak is $48, going with the ski club for free can't be beat. Jiminy Peak, a notable skiing area in Massachusetts, has a summit elevation of 2,380 feet and a base elevation of 1,230 feet. There are 44 trails with 10 beginners, 20 intermediate, 11 black diamond, and three double diamonds.
Skis, boots, and poles can be rented at a rate of $32 for a whole day, and $28 for twilight, or four hours. Snowboards and boots are available at the same rates. Recent snow reports have measured the mountains base snow amount between 24 and 52 inches.
Freshman Rachael Singleton says, "I have been skiing since fourth grade. I joined the ski club because it is so inexpensive and I really enjoy skiing! There aren't many good places to go skiing back home in Massachusetts, so this is a great opportunity to get better. I'm really happy that Union has a ski club."
Many other students have similar stories. Kimberly Floeser, '11, explains, "I started skiing when I was little and have loved the excitement of it ever since. I was drawn to the ski club because it is a great opportunity for me to continue skiing while I am at school. It has really great prices, provides transportation, and offers trips to a bunch of great mountains, including Okemo, which is in Vermont."
Skiing has become a very popular sport throughout the country and in Europe. With practically all snow resorts offering lessons for children and gentle hills for them to learn on, children are learning to ski at younger ages.
There is always a debate on which is easier to learn on, skis or a snowboard. Avid skier Lily Safford Smith, '11, says that "Skis are easier to learn but harder to excel at, whereas snowboarding is harder to learn and easier to excel at."
Ski Club is a great opportunity for beginners to get a chance to take some lessons and get out onto the snow, whether it is on skis or a snowboard. On Tuesday January 22, there will be a free outing to Jiminy Peak. The bus will leave the Reamer Campus circle at 5 p.m. and return around 11. Weekend excursions to mountains in Vermont and New York will cost $20 per person
There are over 300 members of the Ski Club this year, but according to Hazen Woolson, the club's President, "… you don't have to be a member of the club to enjoy the benefits of cheap, good skiing."
Considering that the half-day pass for an adult to ski at Jiminy peak is $48, going with the ski club for free can't be beat. Jiminy Peak, a notable skiing area in Massachusetts, has a summit elevation of 2,380 feet and a base elevation of 1,230 feet. There are 44 trails with 10 beginners, 20 intermediate, 11 black diamond, and three double diamonds.
Skis, boots, and poles can be rented at a rate of $32 for a whole day, and $28 for twilight, or four hours. Snowboards and boots are available at the same rates. Recent snow reports have measured the mountains base snow amount between 24 and 52 inches.
Freshman Rachael Singleton says, "I have been skiing since fourth grade. I joined the ski club because it is so inexpensive and I really enjoy skiing! There aren't many good places to go skiing back home in Massachusetts, so this is a great opportunity to get better. I'm really happy that Union has a ski club."
Many other students have similar stories. Kimberly Floeser, '11, explains, "I started skiing when I was little and have loved the excitement of it ever since. I was drawn to the ski club because it is a great opportunity for me to continue skiing while I am at school. It has really great prices, provides transportation, and offers trips to a bunch of great mountains, including Okemo, which is in Vermont."
Skiing has become a very popular sport throughout the country and in Europe. With practically all snow resorts offering lessons for children and gentle hills for them to learn on, children are learning to ski at younger ages.
There is always a debate on which is easier to learn on, skis or a snowboard. Avid skier Lily Safford Smith, '11, says that "Skis are easier to learn but harder to excel at, whereas snowboarding is harder to learn and easier to excel at."
Ski Club is a great opportunity for beginners to get a chance to take some lessons and get out onto the snow, whether it is on skis or a snowboard. On Tuesday January 22, there will be a free outing to Jiminy Peak. The bus will leave the Reamer Campus circle at 5 p.m. and return around 11. Weekend excursions to mountains in Vermont and New York will cost $20 per person
Be the first to comment on this story