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Students slip and slide on the slopes

By Randie Mayo
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Staff Writer

Students gather for one last trip down the mountain. Students hit the slopes of Appalachian Ski Mountain in Boone, N.C., Dec. 18-22, on the college’s 25 annual ski trip.

“Skiing is a lifetime sport that gives people the opportunity to do an outdoor activity. It is a lot of fun and something families can do together,” said Dr. Ken Weatherman, professor of physical education and trip leader.

Jason Parker, a general studies major from Cedartown, said, “I disliked falling for the first three days, but I enjoyed snowboarding.”

Students enjoy the Big Appal slope at Appalachian Ski Mountain “The trip was fun, but as far as instruction, we had to learn on our own. They didn’t really prepare us for anything. Overall, the whole experience was pretty awesome,” stated Martin Goicochea, a political science major from Cedartown.

On the trip, students were given five sessions of skiing or snowboarding lessons from the French-Swiss Ski College at Appalachian Ski Mountain. “It takes a while for beginners to get the hang of it,” Weatherman stated. “Things don’t usually click until the third day.”

According to Weatherman, the savings of taking this trip are “astronomical” compared to what an average person would have to pay. “Students are taking a significant advantage of the group offering,” Weatherman said.

About 29 students took part in this year’s December ski trip. The largest group to go on the trip has been 83.

Over the years, many students have taken part in the trip to earn credit for PHED 1420 and 1421.