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Hoofer Outing Club

Summer had Outing Club leaders hard at work exploring further than ever. In May 2022, a trip ventured to the Pacific Northwest for a tenday backpacking trip through Olympic National Park. In July, a group explored one of our most beloved locations, the Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota. To round out the season, a group traversed through the Wind River Range in Wyoming.

Throughout the fall, Outing Club picked up steam with overnight trips occurring nearly every weekend. These groups traveled to the Ice Age Trail, Pictured Rocks National Park, the Sylvania Wilderness and Red River Gorge in Kentucky. Outing also led its first-ever fly-fishing trip this year!

Mountaineering Club President, Claire Johnson, is a sophomore at UW–Madison studying Communication Science & Rhetorical Studies and Environmental Studies. Her love for environmental stewardship and outdoor recreation has led to her Hoofer leadership involvement where she’s embarked on many adventures with new lifelong friends. She is thrilled to share her experience with others!

Outing Club President, Lily Mass, is a fourth-year student studying Civil and Environmental Engineering as well as pursuing certificates in Sustainability and Studio Art. After joining the club’s executive board, she realized her passion for leadership and quickly became the Vice President of Instruction, and is now President of Instruction.

Hoofer Riding Club

This past semester, the Riding Club has led a handful of trail rides in addition to weekly lessons in dressage and jumping. Denise Sobering has also led new riding simulator lessons! These opportunities provide riders with a safe and controlled environment to practice their skills.

Looking to the future, the club is searching for a space to host beginner riding lessons to open up opportunities for those new to the sport. Rounding out the year, Riding Club attended a horse show right here in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center!

Riding President, Chloe Roberts, is a senior studying Political Science and Classical Humanities. Chloe has been a part of the Riding Club and the Equestrian