As part of our Erasmus exchange programme we had the incredible opportunity to embark on a ski trip to the Blue Mountains in North Ontario. What made this adventure even more remarkable was the fact that the college generously sponsored the entire trip, as well as providing us with food for the day too. We left our college residence at 8am and set off on what would be a 2 hour drive up towards the mountains. The journey felt quite long as it seems the entirety of Canada is always under construction, so the roads were very bumpy and the old style yellow school bus we were in didn’t do us any favours in terms of comfort.
As we arrived at the Blue Mountains ski resort, I was greeted by a panorama of majestic slopes and glistening white snow. The sun was nowhere to be seen when we got there but the weather was calm and there was no rain thank God. We got into the main building of the resort and were given our ski passes and suited and booted in the whole ski attire. After we were all ready to rock, we trundled out towards the slopes looking like juggernauts and went on our way.As part of our Erasmus exchange programme, had the incredible opportunity to embark on a ski trip to the Blue Mountains in North Ontario. What made this adventure even more remarkable was the fact that the college generously sponsored the entire trip, as well as providing us with food for the day too. We left our college residence at 8am and set off on what would be a 2 hour drive up towards the mountains. The journey felt quite long as it seems the entirety of Canada is always under construction, so the roads were very bumpy and the old style yellow school bus we were in didn’t do us any favours in terms of comfort.
As we arrived at the Blue Mountains ski resort, I was greeted by a panorama of majestic slopes and glistening white snow. The sun was nowhere to be seen when we got there but the weather was calm and there was no rain thank God. We got into the main building of the resort and were given our ski passes and suited and booted in the whole ski attire. After we were all ready to rock, we trundled out towards the slopes looking like juggernauts and went on our way.
As we arrived late, there wasn’t enough time for the people who hadn’t skied before to get lessons, so I graciously took it upon myself to teach the lads what ski knowledge I had as I had been skiing before, a decision I would end up questioning…….
We began on what one may call the “baby slope” so the lads could find their bearings. I gave them what advice I had and went on ahead a bit so they could follow. Unsurprisingly, as I turned around to check on them, all 3 of them had hit the deck and were absorbed into the
snow. It took a few trips up and down this slope to help them find their feet but I eventually got them courageous enough to hit the next slope.
Once we reached the top of the next slope, my ski apprentices were ready to be let loose, so I sent them on their way and followed behind. It came as no surprise when I found them all on the ground again but it provided me with endless entertainment.
After a few more falls it was time for us to head off again, we all sat down for lunch and had a laugh about the day we had had. We all crammed into our yellow school bus again and headed back for residence.
As we arrived late, there wasn’t enough time for the people who hadn’t skied before to get lessons, so I graciously took it upon myself to teach the lads what ski knowledge I had as I had been skiing before, a decision I would end up questioning…….
Once we reached the top of the next slope, my ski apprentices were ready to be let loose, so I sent them on their way and followed behind. It came as no surprise when I found them all on the ground again but it provided me with endless entertainment!
After a few more falls it was time for us to head off again, we all sat down for lunch and had a laugh about the day we had had. We all crammed into our yellow school bus again and headed back for the residence.
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