Northcote hits the slopes
The group on Ski Camp
Ski Trip 2017
During Week 5, 48 students and 7 members of staff attended Ski Camp at Mt Hotham. Regardless of the constant blizzard all involved had a fantastic time.
Tuesday – the excitement began at 6am when we departed from school to the snowy mountain peaks of Mt Hotham. We arrived on the mountain at 12:30pm where we were able to settle into our on piste accommodation before collecting our ski equipment for the week. In the afternoon we took part in our first ski lesson and then had a little fun in the snow before heading back to our accommodation for a filling meal and a good night’s rest.
Wednesday – following a windy night and lots of snow the mountain was on lockdown from first thing in the morning. We started with a hot breakfast whilst we waited for the clouds to lift. Battling the elements we headed out to the ski runs that were open. We stopped for lunch to refuel as the snow had other ideas for us. In the afternoon many students hit the slopes again whilst some opted to have some fun in toboggans. We arrived back at the Snowbird Inn to a crackling fire and homemade dinner.
Thursday – the snow kept falling but the wind had eased, therefore following breakfast we met our ski instructors for a 1 and a half hour lesson. After our lesson we used what you have learnt to practice our turns before breaking for lunch. Refuelled for the afternoon meant that we could keep carving up the slopes till 4.30pm. We again arrived back at the Snowbird Inn to a crackling fire and homemade dinner.
Friday – fresh snow like we have never seen at Hotham before. Again we met our instructors to learn some more before heading to the slopes with friends. Sadly, we finished up on the slopes at 1pm, handed our equipment back and enjoyed our last lunch before meeting our driver to start our journey home.
Whilst some of us were hitting the slopes, staff back at school held down the forte with 7/8 Netball, 9/10 Hockey and Senior AFL teams all playing in Regionals or Finals - see the Sports News for more details.
HPE Faculty