Our Clubs
The Wisconsin Hoofers is the premier outdoors club at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With nearly 2,000 members, Hoofers is one of the oldest and largest student organization on campus. From sailing on Lake Mendota to climbing at Devil’s Lake, Hoofers is a place where people of all abilities can learn outdoor skills and enjoy outdoor activities. Hoofers is proud to be part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate, the student programming and leadership board for the Wisconsin Union. Get outside with us and hoof on!
Mountaineering
Rock OnFrom conquering the rock wall at Boulders Climbing Gym to traveling the country in search of the most challenging climbs in the country, Mountaineering Club members take trips that challenge climbers of all levels.
Outing
Get FoundFrom canoe trips and backpacking excursions in the fall, to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter, Outing Club members explore the country through wilderness excursions.
Riding
Change PaceFrom horseback riding lessons to schooling shows, Riding Club members are involved in all the ins and outs of riding and horsemanship.
Sailing
Set SailFrom learning how to sail a C-Scow to weekly Friday night socials, Sailing Club members spend time with fellow sailors on and off the water. The Sailing Club’s claim to fame: they have the second largest inland fleet of boats in the nation.
Scuba
Go DeeperFrom year-round trips and training sessions to socials with other divers, Scuba Club members (both certified and not) explore life beneath the surface.
Ski and Snowboard
ShredFrom weekly trips to Tyrol Basin to the Jackson Hole spring break excursion, Ski and Snowboard Club members know how to take advantage of winter.
Get Out and Get Active
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Wisconsin Hoofers
Memorial Union, Lower Level
800 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 262-1630
info@hoofers.org
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News
Hey everyone! We have been getting a lot of questions about the current progress of the pier construction and we are super excited to let you all know that we finally have an approved update to send you all. Don't let the tone of the update fool you. While the language may be dry, we are excited for the splash these new piers will make when they are open next summer!!!
Tong Family Marina February 2019
We are about halfway through construction of the Tong Family Marina, a new pier system along Lake Mendota. Once finished, the marina will enhance safety, increase boat storage efficiency, allow for the creation of a new park, and provide more on-land space for programming.
Construction began in October 2018 and continues, today even as temperatures fall into the sometimes below freezing.
Each week, the lakefront continues to evolve into the modern, safe new space of which the Union team, including its incredible student leaders, have dreamt for years.
Extensive work has been completed including but not limited to the following:
- Removed previous pier system
- Installed a temporary fence around the construction site
- Created a turbidity curtain, which serves as an erosion control system during construction
- Removed light posts and various utilities
- Completed driving 30 pipe piles, which serve as deep foundations for the pier system
- Installed sheet piling lake wall
- Completed work on pouring concrete for the sloop ramp
- Have begun work on manufacturing the pier structure
Despite subzero temperatures and pausing progress during a portion of UW-Madison finals week, the Tong Family Marina is on track to be complete in summer 2019. In coming weeks, work will continue, including adding new, angular stone revetment, which will help prevent erosion and fortify the shoreline. In addition, a metal cap will be placed on the sheet piling, which will then be covered by concrete.
The Hoofer Marina Project is being funded solely by private donations. We have raised more than $2 million to date in private donations, but more than $1 million more is needed to make this marina dream a reality. More information about the project, including how to help make this effort possible through a donation, can be found here: union.wisc.edu/get-involved/donate/give-to-hoofers.
If you are looking for more information about the marina project check out take a look at the project page here. If you are interested in showing your support for the Marina Project more information on how to donate can be found here.
Hey Hoofers! Come join Isabel Rojas-Viada and your fellow Hoofers in sparking a dialouge about big mountain climbing. She will be showing photos and telling stories of her climbing experiences on Aconcagua - the highest summit in South America! Bring your most adventurous self!
This year we have gotten a new advisor to help oversee all that is going on at SnS. A familiar face if you have ever made your way into Fontana Sports on Henry St. and State St. Meet Adam Remus, our new advisor and mentor to help guide us through this 2018-2019 school year.
As a tribute to the unveiling of our winter break trip to Telluride, Colorado, I am dedicating this blog post to getting all of us stoked!
What’s up climbers! This trip was an intro to sport climbing trip to the Red River Gorge, Kentucky!