The Nemaha Central sixth grade class traveled to the Snow Creek Ski Area near Weston, Missouri for their field trip on Thursday, January 16. The NC staff that attended the trip along with the students were Carly Hill, Hadden Hiltgen, and Nichole Koelzer.
On the morning of the sixteenth, the sixth graders loaded the bus at 9:45, ensuring they had warm, heavy clothes. After about an hour and a half ride, the sixth graders had finally arrived. After choosing between a snowboard or skis, along with other equipment, the students were ready to hit the slopes.
After figuring out all of the equipment, the Snow Creek staff helped the students by demonstrating and instructing them on how to ski. Once they learned important skills, such as how to position their skis when they wanted to turn, how to come to a complete stop, or how to get up if they happened to fall, the students were free to go at their own pace and choose whichever slopes they wanted to use. They were also instructed on how to use a chairlift to get to the top of each hill.
Graham Lueger said, “My favorite part was watching my friends wipe out and laughing when I wiped out.”
At Snow Creek, there are 60 machines scattered around the resort that can make snow, but only if the temperature is 32 degrees or below. There is also a rope tow that skiers can use to get up to the top of some slopes. You can pick from 12 levels of hills, ranging from simple to steep slopes. Throughout those 12 hills, there are five lifts to help skiers ascend each slope more easily.
“I liked going down the slopes with my friends and feeling the breeze,” said Lily Romney.
By around 5:30 that day, the students were exhausted and sore from their fun and especially long day. After returning their skis, snowboards, and equipment to the Snow Creek staff, the students boarded the bus for a long ride home.
Article by: Jayla Nolte
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