Spring Break: Last minute ideas to get outside and active

Sports – The MSU Exponent

Illustration by Maggie Weedman
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you most likely know that spring break is right around the corner. Given how busy the semester has been for everyone, perhaps you haven’t had time to plan for a week off from school. Luckily, as the expert of the Outdoors section, I have a few potential ideas for you to spice up this upcoming week.
For the radical: Mountain Bike Bridger Bowl
Perhaps you have heard that Bridger Bowl is all about skiing and that one should spend their entire spring break shredding the gnar out of the sick runs it has to offer. If you have looked at the upcoming weather report, it clearly implies that there is going to be less snow at Bridger Bowl and more slush. What better way to spend the week than trying to mountain bike the resort? If you bike fast enough uphill, ski patrol won’t be able to stop you. Additionally, they are the ski patrol, not the bike patrol, and therefore cannot do anything to keep you from enjoying all the mountain biking you can get.
For the frugal: Vegas, Baby
The local climbing club, Vertigo Mountaineering, always heads to Red Rocks Conservation Area for spring break. Take the time to snag a ride down there with them. If you become a member, they will help cover the cost of gas. Once down there, though, do not spend your time climbing. It is a worthless activity that you can do around Bozeman. Why drive all the way to Las Vegas to climb when you could do it here? Instead, once in Vegas, hit the casinos. Nothing says “no need for school anymore” like raking in the dough from slot machines. Bonus to this trip: you’ll have air conditioning and fruity drinks if you stay inside. ...


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