Beating the Winter Blues

Snowiest and Coldest?!  Not a problem...

It may be one of the snowiest and coldest winters on Minnesota record, but there are plenty of ways to beat the winter blues!  Gusties take full advantage of everything the campus has to offer and even the great St. Peter and Mankato area!

Here are some of the top ways to beat the “winter blues” or possibly, embrace them!

1. Take advantage of Don Roberts Ice Rink!

      Did you know that from the middle of October through March Gustavus has its own rink on campus??  Well we do!  Our Men’s and Women’s hockey teams are not only highly successful and a blast to watch on the weekends, but the on campus rink, located in Lund Center also has free skating time!  During J-term a few seniors even made it their personal goal to learn to skate!

2. Veteran’s Memorial Park Ice Rinks

      What’s more Minnesotan than skating or playing hockey outside?  Heck, there’s a whole “Hockey Day in Minnesota” and outdoor pond hockey tournaments to boot!  Grab some friends, grab your skates and head to Vet Park to challenge the Men’s Soccer team to a good old game of puck!

3. Nordic Ski Trails in the Arboretum

      Not only for our Nordic Ski team, but the arboretum lends to great trails for nordic skiing!  It’s a great way to get outside in the snow and outdoors and stay active, with all the snow this winter it’s a great way to take advantage of it!

4. Mount Kato

      Seeking more of a thrill?  How about some downhill skiing in Mankato!  It’s only about a 30 minute drive and boasts 19 Trails: 4 beginner, 8 intermediate and 7 advanced with 8 chair lifts and a tubing hill!  Plenty of snow and 4 Terrain Parks for when the snow is lacking!  Even tested by the coaching staff and the Gustavus Sports Information Director and Assistant Athletic Director, we promise it’s a good time!

5. Hit the sauna!

      The snow and cold just too much!  Head to the sauna next to Vic Guftason pool and really warm up!  Just don’t stay too long!