The Student Activities Board plans to bring over 100 students to the Bittersweet Ski Resort in Kalamazoo for its seventh year on Feb. 18. 

“My friends and I have a tradition of going every year and it’s just a blast,” junior Faith Roys said. “We all have a ton of fun and it’s always a great day out on the slopes together.”

Sophomore SAB creative team member Phoebe VanHeyningen said interest in the trip increased this year.

“The google form filled up in record time, so it has proven itself to be a well loved event,” VanHeyningen said.

According to SAB, the $50 cost includes equipment rentals, lift tickets, and transportation, making it much more affordable than if students were to go on their own.

“I love snowboarding and I don’t get the opportunity to do it otherwise because of the cost,” Roys said. “SAB makes it possible to go.”

Students who attend have different dining options available, and the resort has a shop to buy gear and goodies, VanHeyningen said.

“My personal favorite part of Bittersweet is crowding around the giant fireplace in the rustic Lodge when you get in from the cold,” VanHeyningen said “It’s just a great way to get out of Hillsdale and take a break from homework.”

The trip is by sign up only and currently has a waiting list.