HOOFPRINTS: Christmas Tree Trimming Party 2012 – Hoofer SCUBA Club
Dressed in Christmas attire that included crazy hotpants, Santa hats and ugly sweaters, members geared up to enter the balmy 12-foot deep waters of the UW-Natatorium diving well. This site is both deeper and much warmer than a dive in Mendota at the Union Terrace at this time of year! The club’s Christmas tree, a bunch of decorations and glow sticks were thrown into the pool, and members entered the pool to dress the tree. Miniature...
HOOFPRINTS: SnS Winter Break Trips Recap, Part 1 – Steamboat and Team Trips
This winter break, Hoofers Ski and Snowboard Club traveled across the country to many different venues to experience the mountains of the west. One large group went to Steamboat Springs, CO, while the Alpine ski team went to Winter Park, CO. Both groups had a great time tearing up the slopes and bonding with fellow Hoofer club members. Despite the lack of snow, everyone had fun and many different activities occurred as well. One trip...
Hoofers space to get much needed update
By Marie Renckens, membership marketing intern After decades of being hidden away in a corner of the Memorial Union basement, Hoofers – UW Madison’soutdoor recreation club – will finally get the space they need to function more safely and comfortably. Memorial Union Reinvestment (MUR) plans for the Hoofers space will make the shop and offices more ergonomic, allow customers easier access to the clubs and provide an internal space more...
Hoofer Sailing team places 1st and 4th at Harry Anderson competition
By Katlyn Putney Hard work and dedication has more than paid off for the Hoofer Sailing team this fall. After coming in 1st and 4th at the Harry Anderson sailing competition, this Midwest sailing team has proven they have the talent, skills and competitive drive to compete with East Coast champions. But the road to victory wasn’t easy as the Hoofer Sailing team journeyed to the Harry Anderson competition in September. Their success...
Hoofer memories: a night with Lady Liberty
Story by Jen Kulkoski as told by Katie Klinger In February 2009, the Hoofers Council chose to commemorate our very own Lady Liberty on Lake Mendota by spending a night with her. Wrapped in warm winter clothes and clutching sleeping bags, the crew spent the night inside the head of Lady Liberty! Jen Kulkoski, Tiana Riebe, Kyle Olsen, Brittney Rathsack, Paul Davidsaver, Josh Schmale and David Nimmer were the Hoofers brave enough to...
Hoofer Sailing team breezes by competiton in Pere Marquette regatta
By Katlyn Putney The Hoofer Sailing Team set off for Milwaukee late on Friday, Sept. 30 to compete in the Pere Marquette sailing regatta. The team–Phil Morley, Harrison Faust, Connor Trepton, Erin Kunkel, Dan Hanna, Peter Lewis, Bridget Murphy and Ella Stutz–arrived late that evening and quickly retired to be best prepared for the races in the morning. On Saturday, Oct. 1, the team drove to the Milwaukee harbor to start sailing. A...