<p>How big is skiing at bates? i am what some might call “arcticly unathletic” and have given up even trying to ski or snowboard. Bates is my top choice but I am nervous that the majority of students are really into skiing (being such a snowy climate) Is Bates very arcticly athletic?</p>
<p>Hi there,
This is nothing to worry about. While there are regular buses (and students going on their own) to the ski areas in the winter, there are also plenty of people who don't ski/snowboard or don't want to. I for one didn't ski at all in my childhood (so I don't have any burning desire to start) and find myself with very little time in the winter (I play a non-snow winter sport), so I've never been skiing here and have never felt like the only one who wasn't going.
Best of luck with your application to Bates. Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions!</p>