In The Midst of Ski Season

February 9, 2024

Snow covered trees, the feeling of gliding along powdery snow, and hanging out in the lodge with your favorite people. Tis’ the season for skiing and snowboarding, and the season is at its peak.

“Seven Springs is the popular location for Hempfield students to go to,” says snowboarder Maria Rohrbacker. “Even with the long lift lines, it is always worth my time because my friends keep each other entertained.”

Seven Springs features seven terrain parks where you can find Hempfield students Maria Rohrbacher and Lina Reese. Lina is a fearless skier while Maria is a fierce snowboarder. Lina explains that she enjoys the park called “The Alley” “because it brings me excitement and it is always fun learning new tricks with my friends.”

Some people may be afraid of the cold and frigid weather, but Lina explains that “It gives me something to look forward to during Winter and after school. It works as a good motivator.”

About the Contributor

Abby McCullough, Contributor

When she isn't traveling or listening to Zach Bryan, you can catch Abby McCullough hanging out with her friends. Her favorite activity is skiing throughout the Winter because it is a peaceful break from school. Her favorite sport to watch is football because she loves going to the games and dressing up for the themes along with cheering and screaming with her favorite people. She is also a member of the girls soccer team. Abby had a summer job working with disabled children at Making Strides. There, Abby helped them acheive certain tasks through the use of horses. In the Summer, her favorite thing to do is go to the lake with friends and ride the jet ski and tube. Abby's dream college is The University of South Carolina because the campus is beautiful and football games are electric. With a previous year of experience in journalism, Abby's goal for The Royal is to write interesting and important articles for students to read and enjoy.