During Week 2 of Term 3, eighteen excited Year 10 students embarked on the highly anticipated Snow Camp at Bogong Outdoor School.

With recent snowfall creating perfect conditions and snow levels reaching 80cm, the stage was set for an unforgettable experience.

This year, the camp was especially unique as it welcomed not only Year 10 students, but also a few Year 11 students who missed out last year due to a landslide event, as well as some Year 12 VOM students to round out the numbers.

The students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in both cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. While both activities were met with enthusiasm, downhill skiing quickly became the favourite.

The third day offered students the chance to choose their preferred activity, and many opted for another thrilling day on the chair lifts. They practised their snow ploughs, snow plough turns, and some even progressed towards parallel turns.

For many, this camp was their first time seeing snow and experiencing the joy of skiing.

The excitement amongst the students was evident; they even made some new friends as they attended this camp with 13 Hopetoun Year 10 students making the camp a fantastic adventure for everyone involved.

A big thank you to Bogong Outdoor School and its fantastic staff for providing such a memorable experience.

Special thanks to Mr. Cashin and Mrs. Griffiths for their support and participation in making this camp a success.

It is hoped this has given the students a taste for the Alpine environment, one which they may choose to pursue in the future!

See all the photos in the issue.
This article appeared in The Buloke Times, 2 August 2024.