For FHS skiers who invested in a $395 Big Mountain season ski pass, the lackluster snowfall of this year leaves two options: either not ski enough times to make the investment worthwhile, or buckle down the ski boots and dodge the exposed shrubbery and rocks in stubborn protest against Mother Nature. “If you love it (skiing/snow boarding) you’re going to be up there regardless of conditions,” said junior Dalton Stupack, who holds a season pass this year. “I expected more snow, but I don’t think it’s over yet as far as snowfall.” Some students opted to buy the less risky student discount card offered by Big Mountain, which gives a $13 off the regular price of $28. “For the last three or four years I’ve bought a season pass,” said senior Matt Nerdig. “This year I didn’t have enough money at the time, so I just got a student discount card. Now, I’m really glad I did.” Despite the low snow fall, The Big Mountain reported that it recieved a consistant flow of skiers during the Christmas holiday according to Ski Patrol/lift manager Chester Powel. “We’ve done better than most of the other (resorts in the area),” said Powel. “Although we’re not knocking them dead, we’re getting pretty consistent numbers.” But for some, the potential for a bad snow year hasn’t dampened their enthusiasm for buying a season pass. “I’ll buy a pass next year and trust the snow god,” said Stupack. “Anything can happen. If God wants it to snow, it’ll snow. I’ll just keep praying for snow.” |
