Earn course credit skiing the North Carolina slopes
By Brooke Worley
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Staff writer
Winter is just around the corner and what better way to start the season than with a ski trip to Boone, N.C., Dec. 14-18.
Students going on this trip may receive academic credit for a physical education elective by registering for PHED 1420 (Beginning Snow Skiing) or PHED 1421 (Intermediate Snow Skiing), taught by Dr. Ken Weatherman, professor of physical education. There will be three mandatory pre-trip sessions on campus in late November and early December, and each will last two hours with a choice of afternoon or evening attendance.
While the trip and related sessions take place at the end of this semester, students will receive spring semester class credit.
The trip is also available for non-credit students, faculty, staff and friends on a public service basis. Weatherman stated, �This is the 23rd consecutive year that we have offered the snow skiing and snowboarding class for Georgia Highlands College students. We are averaging about 40 students per year.�
Participants will receive five sessions of their choice in either skiing or snowboarding and instruction with the French-Swiss Ski College.
They will stay at Graystone Lodge, located just eight miles from the ski slopes at Appalachian Ski Mountain. The lodge has regular motel rooms with two double beds, complimentary breakfast and a heated indoor pool. Rooms can hold up to four people but the more people there are in a room, the cheaper the price of the trip.
For those who do not have the proper winter attire for skiing or snowboarding, a ski-clothing package is offered, which includes bib pants, ski jacket, ski gloves and a stocking hat.
Prices for the trip vary. The base price for the trip is $258 per person. This cost is based on four students per room and is for skiing. The price for snowboarding is approximately $35 higher. Other price options are avaliable, based on the number of people sharing housing. Weatherman stated, �I believe this to be the best possible opportunity to learn to ski for the most affordable price. The French Swiss Ski College is also recognized as the best in the Southeastern U.S.�
The registration deadline for the class is Monday, Dec. 1, 2003. A $75 non-refundable deposit is due at this time.
For more information contact Weatherman at (706)-295-6353 or [email protected]
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