Hoofer memories: a snowy adventure in the Michigan Upper Peninsula
Story by Brittany Rathsack as told by Katie Klinger In February 2010, members of the Hoofers Ski and Snowboard (SnS) club decided to support the UW Madison Men’s Hockey team while enjoying some club activities. Three members of SnS, Brittney Rathsack, Kyle Olsen and Paul Davidsaver, traveled to Mt. Bohemia in the Michigan Upper Peninsula to watch the UW hockey team play against Michigan Tech. The group planned to spend some time...
Riding club star gazes and grazes at second Universe in the Pasture event
By Megan Reichert The Hoofer Riding club had a successful night on Saturday, Oct. 8 when they held their second annual Universe in the Pasture event. Guest enjoyed snacks and refreshments while star gazing at the Hoofer Equestrian Center in Belleville, WI. This was the second year Hoofer Riding club organized the event, and it was a great success with approximately 120 student and community members in attendance. The event involved...
Hoofer Outing club paddles upstream on Fall Colors canoe trip
By Joe Webb On the weekend of Oct. 21, 40 members of theHoofer Outing club embarked on a long-standing tradition—the 25th annual Fall Colors canoe trip. With 16 canoes, three sea kayaks and beautiful fall weather, the lower Wisconsin River was the place to be for any outdoor enthusiast. Caroline Rose, Hoofer Outing club president and Fall Colors trip leader, said “this event was organized beautifully by a collaborative team of Outing...
Ski and Snowboard club sets Colorado trip dates for January
By Ella Stutz Every winter the Hoofer Ski and Snowboard (SnS) club takes a trip out west. And this year, the club will be traveling to Steamboat Springs, Col. from Jan. 9 to Jan. 17. According to the Steamboat Springs’ website, “nestled 7,000 feet up in the Colorado Rockies, Steamboat is one of North America’s largest ski mountains. With 164 trails, 3,600 vertical feet, and nearly 3,000 skiable acres, its six peaks are filled with...
Hoofers haunted house terrifies brave attendees
By Katie Klinger This year’s Hoofers Haunted Halloween was considered a great success, but possibly the most talked about part was the Haunted House. Scary was definitely an understatement when it came to this year’s house, named “Six Floors Under…Digging Up the Past,” regarding the new Memorial Union Reinvestment project planned to begin next summer. On Oct. 25, the Hoofers teamed up with the UW Theater Department and Mallat’s...