College Station, Texas— Sometimes, you can find skiing in the most peculiar places.
Down in the Lone Star State, Texas A&M University has been home to a synthetic ski slope for over 50 years. No, this isn’t a very belated April Fool’s Joke. In fact, one of the courses that Texas A&M offers is beginning downhill skiing. The slope is also used for birthday parties and other events. For more information about the Mt. Aggie skiing experience, check out this 2022 article from Texas Monthly.
Skiing began at Texas A&M in 1972, when a professor added turf from Kyle Field to a hill at Spence Park. This allowed Texas A&M to start teaching skiing. In 1998, skiing moved to Mt. Major, which has become their spot to shred. The slope isn’t lift-serviced, as skiers access the hill by climbing up a set of stairs.
Unfortunately, a windstorm last November damaged the slope. The ski surface and substructure suffered severe damage, and the slope has been closed ever since.
Texas A&M Monthly reports that efforts are now underway to restore the slope. The college has started a fundraiser to renovate the pitch. The plans include removing the substructure, replacing the plywood with cement, regrading the hill, and installing a new ski surface. The account is being referred to as the Mt. Aggie Excellence Fund.
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