Guthlaxton Ski Trip

With temperatures of -14 it was a chilly day on the slopes. However, it was warming to see the grinning faces as all the groups made it onto the main mountain and the skills developed over the week were successfully used.

We hope you have enjoyed the daily updates, along with the photo’s. This will be the last blog from the staff, although the comments below from the students will be added to over the next few hours.

Thank-you for your support and comments and we are sorry to say that from the student’s reactions you might need to start saving for next year!

Bye for now and see you on Sunday.

MD

Charlotte – what an amazing week its been. NewYork was amazing and skiing is addictive. Had the time of my life !!!!

Hannah – the best week of my life this has been. Skiing is amazing even though i didnt get it at first.  xx

Colonel – It was a good laugh. X

George- It was alright. prefer the snowdome. Love dick (the ski instructor, before anyone gets any ideas) p.s I haven’t been in the sauna.

Ben – I love dick, the ski instructor. Not a bad week.Bit o’ banter x <3

Chris- I will never forget the teary eyes of the legend that is DICK as we left the slopes for the last time. We have had some splendid banter, even with some of the flannels. It’s a bit cold in here george. Harry Potter, Crumpets and tea (the Americans love it). <3

J.Dowsing

this week has been one to remember not just for this year but for a life time. the banter between students and teachers has been second to none. from Ballo’s embaressing songs to the quiz Dave new every question to. Loved every second and  anyone thinking of coming in the future, theres nothing to think about! GO! A little mention to the legend that is Dick the ski instructor! xx <3

L.Pegg

i hate any form of physical activity, but i have loved every second skiing and really suprised myself and would definatly come again. i have so many new friends and had such a good laugh with everyone.

Sunil very good expience, dick the instructor was bwad, so gunna come here again!!! must do sport.

Luke Brennan. Ive really enjoyed skiing, ive actually been able to do it. I didn’t think i would be able to learn as fast as i did. My instructors were really good and helped me alot.  Everyone has really got on, its been a great week.

Olivia- The best trip I have ever been on! Skiing is great and I can’t wait to go again soon, hopefully to Stowe : )

Jack Bower - truely been a splendid week, skiings been amazing, Dick is a legend. Tea, crumpits, harry potter – the girls love it

Amerigo – brilliant week, loads of laughs and skiings been fun cant wait to come again.

Jenny Clay- fab week dont want to come home barfore going to the hospital. the skiing was the best bit about the whole of the week.

Abbey – one of the best weeks ever! i loved the skiing and i dont want to go back to England, would definately come again if i had the chance. Big thanks to everybody.

Hayley- Was  a great week, loved every minute of it.  Thanks to everyone involved.

Jordan- this week has been the best, didn’t think i would have so much fun, the food has been great as well as the superb skiing.

Powder Day!! After a 6 inch dump of beautiful powder (up to a foot on the upper slopes) we were exposed to a whole new ball game – conditions that tested our technique to the limit. Awesome dude!!
In true Guthlaxton tradition our ‘brave’ warriors
threw caution to the wind and made superb progress.Visibility was restricted but this did not deter us in our quest for that ultimate experience.

Lactic acid levels were approaching the limit as we mingled drinking our chocolate at the post skiing social on the slopes. We exchanged our experiences with a mixture of glee and sorrow – none more so than Sunil who missed the chair lift by several feet and looked on forlornly as it sped his skiing buddies away to the top!

Mr Coles wore the pants of shame with pride looking his usual dapper self throughout the day.

Just about to have dinner before going to an ice hockey match – no doubt it will be another experience not to be forgotten.
Students are handling themselves admirably – even Kirsty Jones who is demonstrating her plumbing ability by clearing the toilet for her friends – a a case of unblocking the blocked bog blog!

One day to go and all still in one piece. Friday promises to be the best day of all – some want to stay – any takers??

Signing off from the louder, powder, chowder!

The Wobbler

Hi,
Sorry about the delay. We are having problems with getting a signal for the laptop and we arrived back late from bowling last night! Anyway, day 3 of skiing was successful. The top group are flying and have seen large parts of the mountain. The two less experienced groups have been reorganised and both made exellent progress and should be going from the top of the main mountain by the end of the week. The number of falls has reduced, although, there was a classic from our ski rep, Dave, who decided to hug a tree after a spectacular jump (That was the first nomination for the pants of shame). The forecast was spot on and it started to snow at 6pm and hasn’t stopped all night as I write this before breakfast. (6″ to a foot expected). This should make for great skiing over the last 2 days.
As I mentioed we went bowling last night and prior to that the pants and shirt were awarded to Mr Coles, partly for being caught gloating that he had not been nominated. (school boy error). The photo’s are mostly of bowling as we did video footage yesterday.
Breakfast is calling so I will sign off now and signal permitting we will blog later today.
Bye from snowy Stowe.
MD