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The Windy Hill

The student news site of Methacton High School

The student news site of Methacton High School

The Windy Hill

The student news site of Methacton High School

The Windy Hill

Madelyn Lake, Writer

All content by Madelyn Lake
Fiona Groshop preps for a black diamond run.

Ski and snowboard club goes to Blue Mountain to open the new year

By Madelyn Lake, Writer January 13, 2022

The Ski and Snowboard Club, along with sponsors Mrs. Ranieri and Mr. Yoder, traveled to Blue Mountain on Jan 8, its first trip in two years. Upon arrival, members witnessed the snow guns working at full...

Jason Walsh works the rail just seconds before wiping out into the snow.

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Jason Walsh works the rail just seconds before wiping out into the snow.

(center) Sophomore Jason Walsh hits a 50/50 board slide under the lift.

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(center) Sophomore Jason Walsh hits a 50/50 board slide under the lift.

Jason Walsh attempts a hard rail and a 50/50 board slide.

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Jason Walsh attempts a hard rail and a 50/50 board slide.

Noah Delfiner points out a nice trail with fresh powder.

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Noah Delfiner points out a nice trail with fresh powder.

Hannah Lake carves a nice toe turn.

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Hannah Lake carves a nice toe turn.

Fiona Groshop starts slow before building momentum on  challenging run.

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Fiona Groshop starts slow before building momentum on challenging run.

(left) Hannah Lake and Fiona Groshop wait in line for the next lift to become available.

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(left) Hannah Lake and Fiona Groshop wait in line for the next lift to become available.

The base of the mountain saw busy lift lines.

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The base of the mountain saw busy lift lines.

(from left) Sophomores Noah Delfiner, Fiona Groshop and Hannah Lake unwind at lunch in the base lodge.

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(from left) Sophomores Noah Delfiner, Fiona Groshop and Hannah Lake unwind at lunch in the base lodge.

(from left) Sophomores Cole Dutton and Jason approve of Blue Mountain after making their first run.

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(from left) Sophomores Cole Dutton and Jason approve of Blue Mountain after making their first run.

(from left) Sophomores Hannah Lake and Fiona Groshop take a mid-trip lunch break.

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(from left) Sophomores Hannah Lake and Fiona Groshop take a mid-trip lunch break.

(from left )Sophomores Fiona Groshop and Hannah Lake enjoy the bus ride up to Blue Mountain on Jan 8.

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(from left )Sophomores Fiona Groshop and Hannah Lake enjoy the bus ride up to Blue Mountain on Jan 8.

Sophomore Noah Delfiner gets his gear ready as the club get within in site of Blue Mountain.

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Sophomore Noah Delfiner gets his gear ready as the club get within in site of Blue Mountain.

Just seconds after stepping onto the snow, the club could look up at one of the trails they would soon be coming down.

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Just seconds after stepping onto the snow, the club could look up at one of the trails they would soon be coming down.

Maddie Lake takes on an easy box rail.

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Maddie Lake takes on an easy box rail.

Seniors Mike Carfagno and Dean Sapalidis celebrate their win against the sophomores.

[Photo] Annual pep rally

October 10, 2021

Seniors Mike Carfagno and Dean Sapalidis celebrate their win against the sophomores.

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