Riding the Glacier

When it comes down to the human body and artistic expression, freestyle skiing and snowboarding is a beautiful combination of flawless dance and extreme consequence.

The intellect, confidence, and, above all, balance required to be a shredder around the Lyndon State College campus creates a communal bond between all who respect the sport.

"Riders want to see other riders succeed," said LSC snowboarder Drew O'Brien. "There's a reason why everyone's stoked when someone stomps a trick they've been working on all day."

Consequently, the name of the game is progression. With limitless possibilities within the sport alongside the proper mindset, the only boundaries are the obstacles laid out in front of you. The Glacier is Lyndon State's on campus terrain park located at the corner of College Road and Vail Drive that meets the needs of many students.

The problem Burke Mountain faces this year has been maintaining snow coverage while dealing with uncooperative Mother Nature. However, at the Glacier snow coverage has not been a problem yet. 

"We've had some rough weather this season," said LSC Ski & Ride Club president Sam Pierog. "But since the Glacier sees far less traffic than Burke, there's always some fresh snow on the side to make it perfect for your own personal session."

With the amount of interest in the sport and the easy accessibility to the Glacier for students on campus, it comes as no surprise to see nothing but smiles on the hill.

"Everyone goes to have a good time," said Sanders. "It's what Lyndon State's all about. Learning, and having fun doing it."

The intellect, confidence, and, above all, balance required to be a shredder around the Lyndon State College campus creates a communal bond between all who respect the sport.

"Riders want to see other riders succeed," said LSC snowboarder Drew O'Brien. "There's a reason why everyone's stoked when someone stomps a trick they've been working on all day."

Consequently, the name of the game is progression. With limitless possibilities within the sport alongside the proper mindset, the only boundaries are the obstacles laid out in front of you. The Glacier is Lyndon State's on campus terrain park located at the corner of College Road and Vail Drive that meets the needs of many students.

The problem Burke Mountain faces this year has been maintaining snow coverage while dealing with uncooperative Mother Nature. However, at the Glacier snow coverage has not been a problem yet. 

"We've had some rough weather this season," said LSC Ski & Ride Club president Sam Pierog. "But since the Glacier sees far less traffic than Burke, there's always some fresh snow on the side to make it perfect for your own personal session."

With the amount of interest in the sport and the easy accessibility to the Glacier for students on campus, it comes as no surprise to see nothing but smiles on the hill.

"Everyone goes to have a good time," said Sanders. "It's what Lyndon State's all about. Learning, and having fun doing it."