Craig Miller--Southwoods Office
Led by the knowledgeable and energetic Dr. Bud Williams and
his cadre of instructors, 50 Wheaton students soon found themselves engaged in
a waltz of diagonal striding, kick-double-poling, dog-trotting and numerous
wedge turns and stops. The eager pupils
learned the basics of equipment care, including the intricate art of waxing the
skis, and some finer points of technique as well as exploring the extensive
HoneyRock trail system. The instruction
varied between large and small groups, giving students plenty of time with the
instructors. One day was spent over at
the scenic
In addition to providing the chance to learn a valuable life-long skill, the cross-country skiing class enabled the students to spend a prolonged time outdoors, experiencing the beauty of God’s creation. Whether it was feeding chickadees at Anvil Lake, seeing deer and squirrel paths through the woods, or catching one’s breath at the incredible expanse of stars overhead, our time at HoneyRock enabled us to experience the presence of the Creator in ways not easily done down on campus. If nothing else, I think the weekend at HoneyRock encouraged students who were making the transition back into a new semester to be more aware of the creation around them.
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