Let it Snow

With an unusually dry and warm winter settling over Colorado, many students at Jefferson Academy are feeling the effects of a season without its usual snowfall. For those who ski or snowboard regularly, the lack of snow has changed both their routines and expectations.

“I miss the traditional snow. A big reason that I love Colorado is the fact that we get to experience all 4 seasons and without all our usual snow it feels like we’re missing out on that,” senior Brynn Sorice said.

For some students, the limited snowfall has delayed the start of the season.

“I went for the first time last week, which is super late for me, because my resort barely had any snow. Also there are barely any runs open which makes it super crowded and packed,” Sorice explained.

Others students pointed out how planning ahead hasn’t paid off this year, like how it has in previous years. 

“It definitely has been frustrating because I got the Ikon pass this year and I haven't been able to get much use out of it. This season has definitely just been a reminder of how weather dependent skiing is,” junior Ravel Laberge mentioned.

Even as students continue to make trips to the mountains, the ongoing lack of snow has led some to wonder whether it will remain worth the time and effort if conditions don’t improve.

“In terms of frequency, It's not really worth it to drive up 2 hours, ” junior Seth Lane explained. “When there's not as much snow, it gets very icy or slushy and your skis start to stick or you start sliding, which makes it harder.” 

Even with fewer opportunities to ski, the lack of snow hasn’t changed how everyone feels about the sport itself. 

“The low snow hasn’t really impacted what I think about the sport, it has just made me miss it more, and I feel like I am going to miss a whole season of good skiing,” Sorice recalled.