Hoosac Valley Ski And Snowboarding Club Returns
CHESHIRE, Mass. — There may not be any snow for the cross country skiers, but the Hoosac Valley High School ski and snowboarding club has found luck on higher ground.
For the past three weeks, Hoosac Valley snow enthusiasts have made their way up to Berkshire East in Charlemont.
Club organizer and physical education teacher Jason Sniezek said he wanted to bring the program back to give students more sports options.
"I wanted to start it up to give kids something different to do during the winter," Sniezek said. "Basically, all they have is basketball."
He said it has been nearly 12 years since the school has hosted a ski program.
"Luckily this year the principal was on board with it, and I just organized it and we ended up 14 kids this year," he said. "Hopefully we can grow next year."
Sniezek said the students pay for their ski time and Berkshire East provides them with discounts, even on rentals and lessons.
They get free range of the mountain, but he has no interest in becoming more than a club.
"It's just a casual outing. The kids are on their own on the mountain, and they can go ski and snowboard and we meet back up at 8," he said. "It’s just a good social outing and all around fun. ... The kids are having a blast."
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