Students attend SAB’s annual ski trip. Courtesy | SAB

The Student Activities Board will host its 14th annual ski trip to Bittersweet Ski Resort in Otsego, Michigan, Jan. 25. 

“The SAB ski trip was a really wonderful experience when I attended for the first time last year,” sophomore Evelyn Shurtliff said. 

SAB provides transportation, gear, and a full day of skiing and snowboarding for $40 per person. Students can take the provided bus or drive themselves. The day begins with a departure at 7 a.m., and students return to campus by 5 p.m. 

“SAB had everything taken care of, so when we got there, we picked up our skis and boots and headed out,” Shurtliff said.

Registration for the trip opened Jan. 16, and according to the Jan. 20 Student Activities Office email, is currently full.

Junior and SAB creative team member Gray Turner said students always highly anticipate the ski trip, especially those not from places with snow. 

“I am from Tennessee, so I appreciate this opportunity to experience the snow activities Michigan has to offer while attending school here,” Turner said.

Students don’t need experience to attend, but Turner said bringing a friend who knows what they’re doing can help.

Shurtliff said attending with her friends created a positive atmosphere for learning to ski for her first time on the slopes. 

“I had never been skiing before I attended the trip last year, so I started on the little bunny hills, which was fun,” Shurtliff said. “By the end of the day, I could go down a black diamond.”