Well the Elmira College Ski Club had it's first trip of the season last night and I have to say, it was a tremendous success. We had a total of 15 students go on the trip in a total of 4 different cars. Two of which left after classes at 2:30 and the other two at 3:30 for some night skiing at Greek Peak. After about an hour and a half drive we all arrived at Greek Peak to find several inches of fresh snow. We had gotten an inch or two of snow the previous night at campus, but none of us expected to find as much snow as we did at the mountain. The conditions last night were easily the best that I've skied yet this season and some of the best that I've ever skied on the east coast.

We even had two first timers go on the trip with us last night. One of whom learned how to ski and the other, already an accomplished skier, learned how to snowboard. Introducing people to skiing and snowboarding is one of the main goals of the Elmira College Ski Club and without a doubt, both of these first timers had a great time and cannot wait to go again. Luckily, there is a deal for first timers at Greek Peak that they were able to take advantage of. For just $25 someone who has never skied or snowboarded before can get an all day lift ticket to the beginner terrain, all day rentals, and a one hour group lesson. If you're familiar with winter sports, you'll realize how tremendous this deal really is.

After a great night of skiing in some glorious powder, the trip culminated in a midnight feast at the Taco Bell in Ithaca. The next ski club trip is scheduled for Saturday the 29th and will be day skiing at Bristol mountain. Hopefully we have as good of a turn out! Below is a picture of all the students that went on the trip.

The start of a new year

I apologize for the lull in posts, but as with most college students my brain inadvertently undergoes a temporary hiatus during breaks. Speaking of break, my winter break was fantastic. For the first time since summer, I was able to see all of my friends from high school and not have a single worry about school for over three weeks. Most of my time was spent either skiing or with my friends or family, though I managed to get in some reading for pleasure (something that is almost unheard of at school) as well as some time on my Xbox. Perhaps the best thing about winter break however (besides skiing), is Christmas. Its nice to have the whole family get together and sit down for a delicious Christmas dinner. New Years was also a lot of fun. I spent the night at my friend's house where I was the charades MVP, which earned me a $10 gift card to Wawa (the best convience store in the world).

Unfortunately all good things must come to an end and break eventually ended with my girlfriend and me driving back to school this past Sunday. So far this term has gotten off to a very good start. I'm taking Physics II, Genetics, US History II, Medicinal Chemistry, and Instrument Ensemble; as well as doing biological research with one of my professors. I'm particulary enjoying US History, as it's one of my favorite subjects. Unfortunately this term I need to start studying for the MCAT as I will be taking it this spring. I know that I will struggle to do this on my own, so I've been organizing Tri-Beta (the biological honor society) study sessions with the hopes that meeting with a group will be a source of motivation. In addition, the prehealth club is doing the same thing on different days. One of the best parts about being a science major at Elmira is how close knit all of the students are, as corny as it sounds, we're like a family.

I have to go plan for tonights ski club meeting now, but I promise I will be more forthcoming with updates now that break is over.