Nestled in the Blue Mountains about 20 miles from the nearby town of Dayton, Bluewood is just over an hour away from Whitman campus, making it a popular excursion for students on weekends or on days when they get out of class early.

The resort is a modest one, with only two lifts serving intermediate visitors and a rope pull for a bunny hill. The price, however, is reasonable for students, who with their discount can get a full day of skiing in for $34. While skiing might not be affordable on an everyday basis, a full day with your friends on the slopes might be worth a splurge.

And a small mountain doesn’t necessarily make for worse skiing or boarding. “Bluewood is a small mountain, but because we’re on the east side, it gets great snow,” said senior Noah Koerper, who is currently teaching snowboarding for his second season at Bluewood.

“There’s a great vibe over there, and it’s a small and friendly staff,” said Koerper. “People recognize each other, and it makes for a great community.”

There are still plenty of opportunities to rent some skis or a board from the OP and head up to the mountain. It is open until Apr. 1, and on closing day there is the annual event called “The Bash.”