Ever wanted to go skiing with friends but didn’t know how or when? Check out the Lakeland Regional High School’s Ski Club to fulfill your needs! Although spring has sprung, it’s never too early to start thinking about next year.
The club is run by Ms. Donna Hess, math teacher and winter sport enthusiast. If you are looking to involve yourself in Ski Club, reach out to Ms. Hess, who will add you to the club’s Google Classroom.
The Ski Club tries to take multiple trips every season. The requirements to go are to fill out the permission slip and to pay for the cost of the trip; all of the above should be turned in to Ms. Hess by her given due date. Finally, be prepared for the day of the trip by bringing your equipment to the bus that takes all attendants up to the ski resort to hit the slopes.
This year the ski club had an amazing trip to Hunter Mountain in the Catskills; more specifically, in Hunter, New York. Hunter is an amazing ski mountain with great terrain, trails, and terrain parks for everyone. Hunter Mountain boasts 320 skiable acres, 67 trails, and 13 chairlifts, the ski day is endless.
Sadly, the ski club was only able to go on this one trip this year because of conflicts like attendance and cost, but everyone on the ski trip definitely liked it and would like to go on future trips.
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From the beginners on greens, to the experts on blacks, skiers and snowboarders enjoy hitting the slopes on all kinds of mountains. Whatever your skill level, it is important to know what to expect.
The different trails are green circles for beginners, blue squares for intermediate, black diamonds for experts, and double black diamonds for the most experienced. Green trails tend to be flatter and easier to ski on, blue trails are slightly harder with steeper, and more intermediate terrain. The conditions of the blacks are steep trails along with some wood trails,and the double blacks are very sharp drops and challenging trails meant for the best on the mountain. On top of level, ski mountains have everything to offer from regular trails to moguls, woods, and the terrain park where you can hit some jumps with caution.
While going your desired speed down the slopes, make sure to remember the skiing responsibility code, as presented by the National Ski Areas Association. These rules must be followed in order to have a fun and safe skiing experience.
- The first rule is to stay in control, it is important to know that you are able to slow down or even stop properly on the slopes to avoid possible accidents with others around you.
- The second rule is the right of way, people downhill or in front of you have priority over you on the slopes.
- The third rule is to stop in spots where you are visible by others from above and to stop on the side of trails, not in the way of traffic.
- The fourth rule is to look uphill and avoid others when entering a trail or before starting to ski downhill.
- The fifth rule is to prevent runaway equipment, make sure that all of your equipment is properly placed in order to not lose your items.
- The sixth rule is to read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazards in order to stay safe on the trails and to know where you are going.
- The seventh rule is keep out of closed trails and areas, they are most likely closed for a good reason and for your safety.
- The eighth rule is you must be able to get on and off the lift safely in order to make the skiing process easy and safe for all.
- The ninth rule is don’t ski if you are impaired by alcohol or drugs.
- The final and tenth rule is that if you are involved in an accident or see one you should tell the ski area employee in order to get everything resolved.
Skiing and snowboarding is a great winter activity for all, and luckily Lakeland offers students access to the Ski Club. Consider joining if you are looking for a new pastime you want to try that is fun with friends or even on your own.
