Just a couple of quick points to make as you pack your gear for another great night at the mountain:
1. It will be freezing tomorrow night. 10 degrees at arrival, single digits by the time we leave. If you start to feel any numbness in your fingers, toes or face, bring yourself inside immediately. It'll be one of those nights where you may end up stopping inside to warm up a couple of times and that's ok. Bring extra layers and cover all bare skin to stay warm.
2. If you are leaving after your last exam, please be back at the studio at 1:45. I want to take our yearbook picture before we board and maybe we can get an early jumpstart toward the mountain. If you have your own car or you have a ride bringing you back at 1:45, I'm ok with you bringing your equipment in afterwards rather than in the morning - your choice. If you are staying through, you are more than welcome to head on over to the studio after 11:00 - just bring something to occupy yourself.
See you in the morning!
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Week Two!
Hello all,
So we have found ourselves in the middle of a January thaw, completely opposite of last year of course. Some schools have cancelled due to there being a little less snow but as of today there are 20 trails open and temps stayed low and should stay low tomorrow so that means more room for us. Temps should be in the mid-30's with a slight possibility of a little snow later in the night!
Just a couple of things:
Remember to come to school tomorrow morning between 6:45 and 7:10 AM. This allows us to get you and your equipment safely to the studio before the hallways get packed. I'll have people helping once again and hopefully I won't run into any 6AM traffic jams.
I forgot to mention this in the past but everyone was really pretty good about it last week; save a dollar in your pocket so we can collect it afterwards for a tip for our driver. They do a great job and we want to thank them for it.
Finally, please remember to adhere to the rules of the mountain, the lodge, and the WB handbook which include no swearing, no speeding on Ralph's Run and Conifer Connection (family trails), if you must stop on a trail, pull off to the side and finally, stay off closed trails. Simple rules that are in place to keep you and everyone around you safe and having fun.
See you in the morning!
Oh, one last thing...we are leaving at normal time (2:05) next week during exam week.
So we have found ourselves in the middle of a January thaw, completely opposite of last year of course. Some schools have cancelled due to there being a little less snow but as of today there are 20 trails open and temps stayed low and should stay low tomorrow so that means more room for us. Temps should be in the mid-30's with a slight possibility of a little snow later in the night!
Just a couple of things:
Remember to come to school tomorrow morning between 6:45 and 7:10 AM. This allows us to get you and your equipment safely to the studio before the hallways get packed. I'll have people helping once again and hopefully I won't run into any 6AM traffic jams.
I forgot to mention this in the past but everyone was really pretty good about it last week; save a dollar in your pocket so we can collect it afterwards for a tip for our driver. They do a great job and we want to thank them for it.
Finally, please remember to adhere to the rules of the mountain, the lodge, and the WB handbook which include no swearing, no speeding on Ralph's Run and Conifer Connection (family trails), if you must stop on a trail, pull off to the side and finally, stay off closed trails. Simple rules that are in place to keep you and everyone around you safe and having fun.
See you in the morning!
Oh, one last thing...we are leaving at normal time (2:05) next week during exam week.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Stratton Pics!
A perfect day at Stratton with blue skies, 39 degrees, and LOTS of snow! Not a ton of pics of kids since I had to conserve phone battery but here's what they enjoyed!
Week 5 Pics
Best Wachusett skiing of the year during this week.
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| Just hanging out before a run. |
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| That looks like it hurt! |
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| A WB run waiting for fresh corduroy. |
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| Plenty of snow! |
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| A great view from the top. |
Week 4 Pics
Enjoy!
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| Apparently embarrassed to see me. |
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| We have such a good time, we cause lock jaw. |
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| Add caption |
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| Helmet head - not bad. |
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| Helmet head - bad. |
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Almost Stratton Time!
Saturday morning will come fast and Stratton is waiting for us with some fresh powder! A couple of notes:
1. All rules that you signed at the start of the season are in effect. This is a school function and I don't anticipate any problems.
2. Helmets: You guys have been great. Keep them on like everyone else and you'll stay safe. Take them off and you sit in the lodge. This is not the trip to sit in the lodge!
3. Ski Buddy: If you don't have a ski buddy for some reason, I need to know this before Saturday. Otherwise, stick together. These trails split a lot more often so no taking off down the mountain without your buddy. Stay within eyesight and you won't get lost/left alone. Please have one of your buddies cell phone numbers on you.
4. The main lodge will have my cell phone number. If something isn't right, go the main lodge and tell them you are with West Bridgewater High School. They'll call me and I'll be there.
5. No disrespect toward Wachusett but the two black diamonds they have are really much closer to blues. If you just started skiing and riding blacks this year, you do not belong on the blacks at Stratton until you get plenty of blues in. For a lot of you, that will be plenty of a challenge to satisfy you. If you just started skiing or riding this year and were completely new to all this, you should be on greens first to see how that goes before proceeding.
Stratton has 92 trails open right now. In case you didn't know, Wachusett has 22 trails so that gives you an idea of the difference in variety. There are fantastic greens and blues as well as plenty of challenging blacks.
The bus will be leaving school at 5:30am from the tv studio parking lot. I will be there at 5:00 and I am expecting everyone to show up by 5:15 so we can leave on time - you can sleep on the 3.5 hour ride. If you are someone that needs caffeine to function, according to their websites, the Dunks on Main Street and West Center both open at 5:00 am while the Dunks at the Shell Station and the Honeydew on West Center are 24 hours. Please, please keep the bus clean!
The bus will drop us off and pick us up at the Sun Bowl, which is a smaller lodge right next to the slopes. Once there, please store your belongings in a locker, cubby, or at the Main Base Lodge at the complimentary bag check. If you are interested in getting a park pass, go to www.SES.Stratton.com or you can get the pass at the lodge after you watch the safety video. We will be leaving the mountain at 4:00 pm so plan on being back on the bus by say 3:30-3:45. The runs are longer so don't try to squeeze one more in if you don't have time. You'll probably be in the lodge wiped out by then anyway. We will stop for a quick fast food dinner on the way home - probably within the first hour. Once we're 20 minutes out, you'll call home for pick-up.
If I missed anything, please let me know. Parents, if you have any questions or concerns, e-mail me anytime before Friday. Students, e-mail is fine but I'm happy to address any concerns/questions if you just stop by the tv studio. I hope you're all as excited about this trip as I am!
Finally, for an interactive trail map, go to: http://www.stratton.com/the-mountain/trail-maps/interactive-map.aspx
There you can click on the greens, blues and blacks to see which trails are where. See you Saturday morning!
1. All rules that you signed at the start of the season are in effect. This is a school function and I don't anticipate any problems.
2. Helmets: You guys have been great. Keep them on like everyone else and you'll stay safe. Take them off and you sit in the lodge. This is not the trip to sit in the lodge!
3. Ski Buddy: If you don't have a ski buddy for some reason, I need to know this before Saturday. Otherwise, stick together. These trails split a lot more often so no taking off down the mountain without your buddy. Stay within eyesight and you won't get lost/left alone. Please have one of your buddies cell phone numbers on you.
4. The main lodge will have my cell phone number. If something isn't right, go the main lodge and tell them you are with West Bridgewater High School. They'll call me and I'll be there.
5. No disrespect toward Wachusett but the two black diamonds they have are really much closer to blues. If you just started skiing and riding blacks this year, you do not belong on the blacks at Stratton until you get plenty of blues in. For a lot of you, that will be plenty of a challenge to satisfy you. If you just started skiing or riding this year and were completely new to all this, you should be on greens first to see how that goes before proceeding.
Stratton has 92 trails open right now. In case you didn't know, Wachusett has 22 trails so that gives you an idea of the difference in variety. There are fantastic greens and blues as well as plenty of challenging blacks.
The bus will be leaving school at 5:30am from the tv studio parking lot. I will be there at 5:00 and I am expecting everyone to show up by 5:15 so we can leave on time - you can sleep on the 3.5 hour ride. If you are someone that needs caffeine to function, according to their websites, the Dunks on Main Street and West Center both open at 5:00 am while the Dunks at the Shell Station and the Honeydew on West Center are 24 hours. Please, please keep the bus clean!
The bus will drop us off and pick us up at the Sun Bowl, which is a smaller lodge right next to the slopes. Once there, please store your belongings in a locker, cubby, or at the Main Base Lodge at the complimentary bag check. If you are interested in getting a park pass, go to www.SES.Stratton.com or you can get the pass at the lodge after you watch the safety video. We will be leaving the mountain at 4:00 pm so plan on being back on the bus by say 3:30-3:45. The runs are longer so don't try to squeeze one more in if you don't have time. You'll probably be in the lodge wiped out by then anyway. We will stop for a quick fast food dinner on the way home - probably within the first hour. Once we're 20 minutes out, you'll call home for pick-up.
If I missed anything, please let me know. Parents, if you have any questions or concerns, e-mail me anytime before Friday. Students, e-mail is fine but I'm happy to address any concerns/questions if you just stop by the tv studio. I hope you're all as excited about this trip as I am!
Finally, for an interactive trail map, go to: http://www.stratton.com/the-mountain/trail-maps/interactive-map.aspx
There you can click on the greens, blues and blacks to see which trails are where. See you Saturday morning!
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Week 3 - 1/2 Way There
Hard to believe we just finished up our 3rd week already! The cold scared some schools away this week so we experienced nice short lines and outside of the park, really nice conditions. The mountain has received some snow this year and the cold has allowed them to make it frequently.
Big thanks to the chaperones: Mrs. Longo, Mr. Rosow, Ms. Beaver, Mr. Smith, and Mr. McMurray.
Plenty of pictures this week:
Big thanks to the chaperones: Mrs. Longo, Mr. Rosow, Ms. Beaver, Mr. Smith, and Mr. McMurray.
Plenty of pictures this week:
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| Kelsey was playing camera shy. |
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| Mr. McMurray looking all European. |
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| BFFLS |
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| Can she breathe? |
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| Note the groomers behind them. |
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| Trust me, he's having a good time. |
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| Those are serious waffles. |
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| Mr. Rosow and I needed some camera time. |
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| Rabbit ears? |
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| All she does is scowl. |
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| So I decided to imitate her. |
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| Talk about peer pressure! |
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| The gang. |
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| Siblings in the lodge. |
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| Mrs. Longo is a trooper in the lodge. |
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| Nice group picture but only a 3rd of our group! |
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