Good Cold Fun!

Everyone’s heard the phrase “good clean fun,” but really—how much fun can it be if you don’t wipe out just a bit? Good Cold Fun makes good on its name with the promise of a GREAT time in cold climates. During this Winterim, students will participate in some of the best activities that Colorado winters have to offer, and the skills they learn can be used for many winters to come. Activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing (don’t worry—there will be a day of lessons for those unfamiliar with this Nordic sport), ice skating, and, to wrap it all up, a day of tubing in Rocky Mountain National Park—this is not your average sled hill! From Eldora to Estes Park, this promises to be a week of winter action.

Day 1

Good Cold Fun was a bit more dusty and less snowy than we would have liked, but the only one grumpy about that was Ms. Rako! And how quickly the students changed her mind. We were up at Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park, busting out the snow tubes to enjoy the sledding hill. The students careened down, then did subsequent bumper car style runs and finally a few brave folks stood on the tubes and raced down. This is a crew of students that goes for it. We enjoyed lunch outside, built some snow structures and even sprinted through the woods for a few games. It was a fantastic start to the week.

Day 2

...I mean, between the ice skating and rock climbing, we kept this crew busy! Once again though, they rose to the challenge and showed us not just increased skills but an amazing attitude. We watched them help each other on the ice and grow more confident in their abilities. By the end of the session, there was a game of sharks and minnows that had the teachers (who were safely on the side lines) stressed as they skated after each other as fast as they could. And just when we thought they were ready to leave, a few kids requested directions in spinning on the ice, it was awesome.

After a quick sugar interlude at Dairy Queen, it was on to the Climbing Collective. They scrambled, they fell and up and up they went. It's such fun watching them tough it out, try new things and cheer each other on. This is a group of students that pushes each other to succeed!

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