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...
Hoofer Mountaineering club takes on some of Wyoming’s highest peaks
By James Mutschler Over the summer and fall of 2011, members of the Hoofers Mountaineering club traveled to the state of Wyoming to test themselves against the mighty Rocky Mountains. Attempts were made on peaks in the Tetons, the Wind River Rangeand Devils Tower. With fair weather and no major setbacks, the mountaineers found success in the hills, reaching several prominent summits and completing ascents of a number of classic...
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...