Explore Your Wild Side
Get outside and have an adventure with your surroundings. Explore the beauty that is northern Minnesota. Below you can find our upcoming events/trips.
Programming Events/Trips
- Introduction to Nordic Skiing: 1/22/25
- Enjoy Minnesota’s trails year-round through Nordic skiing. All levels of experience are encouraged to sign up for an evening of lighted ski trails. This event will take place at the city park from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday January 22, 2025. Equipment can be provided by the Gillett Wellness Center as needed. Questions can be directed to Eric Howd at eric.howd@bemidjistate.edu Registration is limited, be sure to sign up ASAP by emailing Eric to reserve a spot. Unless filled prior, registration will remain open until Monday 1/20/25 until 12:00pm. Enrolled participants can plan to leave at 4:30pm from the lobby of the wellness center. Free to current students of BSU and NTC.
- Lost 40 Trip: 2/8/25
- Experience the true wilderness that Northern Minnesota has to offer! The Lost 40, located in the Chippewa National Forest, is home to some of Minnesota’s oldest trees. This trip will take place on Saturday February 8, 2025. Enjoy established snowshoe trails throughout red and white pines that are 300 to 400 years old. Try to wrap your arms around the same pines that were growing when the pilgrims first landed in America! No experience is needed, and snowshoes will be provided! Learn the history of the Lost 40 and see why it is considered one of Minnesota’s greatest treasures! Questions can be directed to Eric at eric.howd@bemidjistate.edu. Registration is limited, be sure to sign up ASAP by emailing Eric to reserve a spot. Unless filled prior, registration will remain open until Thursday February 6, 2025. Enrolled participants can plan to leave at 8:30am from the lobby of the wellness center. Free to current students of BSU and NTC.
- Intro to Nordic Skiing: 2/19/25
- Enjoy Minnesota’s trails year-round through Nordic skiing. All levels of experience are encouraged to sign up for an evening of lighted ski trails. This event will take place at the city park from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Wednesday February 19, 2025. Equipment can be provided by the Gillett Wellness Center as needed. Questions can be directed to Eric Howd at eric.howd@bemidjistate.edu. Registration is limited, be sure to sign up ASAP by emailing Eric to reserve a spot. Unless filled prior, registration will remain open until 12:00pm Monday 2/17/25. Enrolled participants can plan to leave at 4:30pm from the lobby.
- Hobson Forest Hike: 3/1/25
- Snowshoe or hike through the trails in the C. V. Hobson Memorial Forest. Learn about all the recreation opportunities that are found in our university owned forest! This trip will take place Saturday March 1, 2025. Enjoy the varying species of oak, aspen, pine and maple trees that are found throughout the forest! Questions can be directed to Eric at eric.howd@bemidjistate.edu. Registration is limited, be sure to sign up ASAP by emailing Eric to reserve a spot. Unless filled prior, registration will remain open until Thursday 12:00pm February 27, 2025. Enrolled participants can plan to leave at 8:30am from the lobby of the wellness center. Free to current students of BSU and NTC.