Branksome Hall Rowing & Winter Skills – ALIVE Outdoors – Winter 2026

The Branksome Rowing Team and Winter Skills participants spent the weekend building community, resilience, and unforgettable memories. While frigid temperatures had other plans for our quinzee dreams, spirits stayed high and lessons ran deep. On the ski trails, across the frozen lake, and in the quinzee field, perseverance and teamwork shone through. The Quinzee Crew embraced both the challenge of building and the reality of disappointment (when the low temperatures impeded them from sleeping out), learning that adaptability and grace are just as important as any technical skill. Meanwhile, the Rowing Crew, from novices to GY’s, showed their trademark heart, determination, and joy, supporting one another every step (and ski stride) of the way. This annual weekend remains a powerful reminder of the strength, care, and connection that can be nurtured over a few days. Best wishes to the rowers for an incredible season ahead.