The RIDGE Blog is where we share stories about Gap semesters in the Rocky Mountains. Our students train and live like mountain athletes at our campus in Whitefish, Montana.
The RIDGE crew traveled to Choteau, MT. to compete in the 2016 Jack 'n' Jill Skimo race at Teton Pass Ski Resort.
'Skimo' or 'Randonee' racing has a rich history in Europe, and is gaining popularity here in the United States. Racers use specialized ski equipment to ascend and descend a predetermined route as fast as possible.
The 2015 winter semester has wrapped up here at RIDGE. The student athletes have dispersed back across the country and are starting to follow through with their summer plans.
We were able to catch Jack on the phone to chat about his experience with RIDGE, and what it's been like to be back home. Jack was on his way to a bike shop, where he's interning when we chatted.
