Within the month of March 2015, both the first and second year classes got the opportunity to go dog sledding. After first arriving we met Paul and spent time going around to all the little huts and meeting each dog; they were all very beautiful dogs some more welcoming than others but all friendly.
Brittany meeting Rebecca
We sat around the fire and had some hot chocolate as Paul gave us some basic information on the sport and his dogs. As soon as the dogs saw the harnesses they instantly came to life, no matter how shy they were a minute ago they were all full of excitement now.
The dogs we were going to be working with were moved over to a chain at the beginning of the trail and we were shown the main parts of a sled and how to instruct the dogs on where we wanted them to go. The atmosphere was full of enthusiasm from the dogs and a little hesitation from the rest of the group as the dog got attached to sleds.
With the dogs full of energy, the first group got a fast lap around the trail. We had lots of fun dog sledding and many of us tried it more than once. We all had a great experience with the dogs and a wonderful time on this new adventure.
-Chelsey
On March 14, a group of both first and second year students participated in the Nipigon Ice Fest. We were all very excited to go ice climbing for the first time, and some a little nervous but it was a beautiful and fun day for everyone.
We were told that the ice was soft since the weather had been warming up and that this would make climbing easier. These climbing conditions may have been easier but ice climbing was defiantly not easy thankfully it was very rewarding.
Glad to have accomplish this adventure we ended a great day with a group photo. Allan, Lisa, Miranda, Corey, Halle, Graedyn, Erin, Rebekah, Lizz and myself are all thankful to Giannina for bring us to the event and share this new experience with us.
-Chelsey
