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Winning at Winter

Make the most of the season with these fun ideas and tips!

By SUNY Oneonta

February 8^th, 2019

the winter blues

Is it just us or did January seem extra long this year? With all that snow and the bitter cold, it was a STRUGGLE.

Fortunately, we made it to February! Unfortunately, it's still winter, and it will be for several more weeks...

But we don't have to let that get us down. There are PLENTY of fun ways to make the most of winter in Oneonta.

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SUNY Oneonta students pose for a photograph during a hike organized by the Outdoor Adventure Club.

Students walk through the snow after a storm in January.

get your school spirit on!

Athletic events are exciting, warm, free, and a great way to meet people! Whether it's a basketball, track, swimming or wrestling event, it's fun to get out and support your classmates.

*Now's a better time than ever, since the Athletic Department launched its new Fan of the Month contest, where the student who attends the most home games in a month wins some awesome Oneonta athletics apparel. Make sure you have the Corq app on your phone, because that's how you check in at games. Find a game that fits into your schedule here! #HereWeGoO

Students watch a basketball game together in Dewar Arena in Alumni Field House.

get outside!

Go on a weekend snowshoeing adventure with the Outdoor Adventure Club, check out the Neahwa Park ice skating rink downtown, or take a hike at College Camp!

*Mark your calendar - On Saturday, Feb. 23, College Camp will host a Winter Celebration that will include horse-drawn sleigh rides, a guided snowshoe walk, snow games and sledding! Learn more here.

SUNY Oneonta go for a hike organized by the Outdoor Adventure Club.

SUNY Oneonta students try out snowshoeing at Gilbert Lake.

A winter snowshoeing trek around Gilbert Lake

Students try out snowshoeing at Gilbert Lake.

You could also make your own fun right on campus! The key is to get your blood pumping and breathe in some fresh air.

SUNY Oneonta students sled down a hill on campus after a January snow storm.

A SUNY Oneonta student tries out new skis he got over winter break.

find a Local event!

Check out what's happening off-campus during the winter! It's always nice to get out and about in the community. Check out the snow tubing at Glimmerglass State Park in nearby Cooperstown!

*While you're in the area, visit Fly Creek Cider Mill for a fun afternoon and a bite to eat!

Horse-drawn rides at the Cooperstown Winter Carnival

People go sledding at the Cooperstown Winter Carnival

get active!

Get your body moving and your dopamine flowing! We're lucky to have so many ways on campus to do this. Make up your own dance in one of the studios, go for a swim, or climb the rock wall in Ford.

*Did you know there's a climbing facility in downtown Oneonta, as well? It's brand new!

A SUNY Oneonta employee tries out the rock wall at Table Rock Bouldering in Oneonta.

A student dives into the Chase Pool at SUNY Oneonta.

get cozy!

If all else fails, meet your besties at one of the cafés on campus, check out what's new in the art gallery, or catch a movie at the Red Dragon Theatre. As long as you're with friends, your heart will be warm. <3