![In previous years, New England ski mountains have left eager skiers unsatisfied because of the sub-par and icy conditions on the slopes. Despite this situation, veteran skiers, and WHS sophomores Tobias Kyleber, Mathew Moscoffian and Colin Moleux provide some insight on why some mountains have a higher level quality than others, in their eyes. “[Two of my favorite mountains in New England] are Mount Stow and Mount Cannon,” Moscoffian said. “These mountains are better because they have the best quality of snow and have the most trails open, usually.”](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-6-1200x800.png)
![On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Wayland Cares director J Verhoosky led a presentation on the importance of choosing to be vulnerable in conversations. Through various activities and experiments, the audience was instructed to confront how they approach risk taking and their comfort zones. “[My biggest takeaway was] make yourself available for other people and share things you might not share with other people to make them feel like they're in a safe environment,” junior Addison Voight said.](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JLb1q3m4ZHvNAKYzv7c60kyyrrafzS8pJlYoJcoj.png)
Magnetic chessboard: Nothing says nerd like traveling with a magnetic chessboard.
Snacks: Gotta have snacks.
Portable tissues: Tissue, toilet paper, napkin, plate and a band aid, you name it – it’s useful.
Book: Always grab a book you bought years ago that you think all smart people need to read, but you still haven’t.
Towel: Arthur Dent says “Always travel with a towel.”
iPad: I should say it’s to look at pictures of my kids and to Skype with my wife while I’m traveling, but let’s be real: I just need to keep playing Clash of the Clans.
Passports: Best part of being a dual citizen is you get to pick the friendliest country’s passport.
American Express card: Two percent rebate on travel. I could use the rebate to buy more snacks.
