Ski Jumping is one of the 16 original Winter Olympic events. It is often referred to as “the original extreme sport.” Despite its rich history, most people don’t know what […]
An Idiot’s Guide to Ski Jumping: The Phases of Ski Jumping
Ski Jumping is one of the 16 original Winter Olympic events. It is often referred to as “the original extreme sport.” Despite its rich history, most people don’t know what […]
Humans of Northwood: Clara Boutelle ‘26
“Being a Lake Placid local, there are really only two paths to take. I felt like I had evolved past the public school environment; I was ready for a new […]
Humans of Northwood: Leanne Aubut Laurin ’26
“I came to Northwood two years ago to try to balance my academics with my sport. I do alpine ski racing for NYSEF and Northwood. “I’m from Quebec, Canada, and […]
Senior Splashin’
Senior Splashin’ is a game that is quickly becoming an American high school staple as a key part of the senior experience. Last year, it made its way to Northwood, […]
Nordic and Ski Jumping Junior Nationals
Before spring break, Northwood cross country skier Max Fey ’28 and ski jumper Islay Shiel ’28 wrapped up their seasons competing in their respective Junior National Championships. Max traveled to […]
Humans of Northwood: Marie-Jeanne Cazes ’26
“My advice: get your Common App done as fast as you can. Why? “Well, I grew up in Quebec City, and it’s been like 10 years since I started ski […]
Brattleboro Preview – Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Junior World Championship Qualification
This coming weekend, February 13th – 15th, Northwoods ski jumping and nordic combined teams head to Brattleboro, Vermont, to compete in the second set of Junior World Championship Qualifiers. They […]
They Train Like Olympians. They Compete Like Olympians. They Aren’t Allowed to Be Olympians.
The Olympic Dream, Denied: Women and Nordic Combined. The International Olympic Committee has dubbed the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics the most gender-equal Winter Olympics in history, with women’s competitors […]
Faculty Apartment Tour: Dr. Ben LeBlanc
Today, we take a rare look at one of the apartments that Northwood faculty and staff call home. Dr. Ben LeBlanc has taught at Northwood since 2021, living on Third […]
