Though the winter has presented us with mild weather this season, our Middle School Ski Club has had a few opportunities to hit the slopes at Bear Creek Mountain Resort. 

The lessons provided new skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to try the sport, while many were also able to refresh their basic skills and take to the different levels of terrain. These valiant athletes get the chance to grow beyond their comfort level by joining different groups of friends, participating in new experiences and taking risks they know they can handle, with the support of the right people surrounding them. 

Comments from students have ranged from “I love that we get the independence to try out what we think we can handle” to “I was ready to quit; I’m so glad I gave it another chance and came back this week! I love skiing!” The skills that these students are developing are invaluable, but even more so are the memories they are creating!