Breathing in the cool winter air, a skier's first tracks of the morning carve through freshly fallen snow. The rhythmic motion of sliding down the slopes brings a sense of calm and exhilaration that’s hard to find anywhere else. For just a moment, nothing feels unachievable or out of reach. Up until...

With winter on the horizon, WA Ski Club is getting ready to hit the trails at Wachusett Mountain. Pretty soon, the peaks will be populated by skiers winding down the various slopes. The club is run by sophomores Sophia Williams and Leo Koutsoukos and advised by Andrea Pickersgill and Maureen Casey....

Last year, the WA Nordic Ski team blew the majority of the competition out of the water. Now as the snow starts to fall, History teacher and head coach Andrew Norander sets out to meet, or better yet, improve upon the team’s previous accomplishments. During the 2022-2023 season, both WA’s girls'...

The season has come to an end for many winter sports. Among them, nordic, or cross country skiing. At the recent state tournament, the boys team finished in 10th, while the girls team finished in 12th. This season concluded the high school nordic careers for senior captains Isabel Doherty, Matt McDonald,...

By Craig Brinkerhoff Staff Writerr The Westford Academy Nordic Ski Team ascended on the Notchview Preserve in Windsor, MA on Tuesday February 12th for the MIAA Nordic Ski State Championships.  The boys set a school record, placing 4th out of 15.  The girls tied the school record, tying 10th out...