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Campus Rec holds its fifth annual ski trip to Alpine Valley Saturday, Jan. 30 for students interested in a $40 day on the slopes.
The fee covers a lift ticket and ski rental. A bus will leave from the Dow Center parking lot at 8 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. Bus space is limited to 54, but students have the option of driving separately. Students should bring extra money to purchase lunch.
Senior Rachael Hille and junior Daniel Cody are co-directors of Campus Rec and organized this year’s trip.
Campus Rec first chose Alpine Valley in White Lake, Michigan, to hold the event in 2015. Alpine Valley is closer than the previous venue, Bittersweet Ski Resort in Oswego, Michigan, and offers more value with better runs at a cheaper cost, Hille said.
Students who went on last year’s ski trip loved Alpine Valley, making the decision to return an easy one, she added.
About 80 students took to the slopes on last year’s trip, and more are expected to attend this year.
The $40 deal students receive is about a third of the cost for the same package alone normally. Along with the group discount, Campus Rec helps with the cost to give Hillsdale students the most affordable ski day of the year.
Junior Davis Peters went on the ski trip last year.
“It’s a fun and exciting experience,” Peters said. “It’s the highlight of the winter, and I look forward to going again.”
