Every week, we'll be blitzing out a compilation of all the beginner oriented Outing Club trips for that week. These are trips DESIGNED for people with absolutely no experience- so no worries if you've never climbed a cliff, ridden offroad on a bike, or paddled a canoe. Fun is guaranteed, and hopefully the weather will stay nice and sunny! To sign up for any trip, just blitz that trip's leader. Signups are first come, first serve. Trips are cheap ($5 or less, usually) and often free if you're a DOC member! All the necessary gear will be provided for you. Dartmouth Mountaineering Club (Rock Climbing) Rumney climbing on friday! Leaving after 12s getting back around 9 pm. Stopping at the world famous Whippi Dip on the way back! You don't want to miss this one. Blitz Eric Rosen if interested Ledyard Canoe Club (Canoeing/Kayaking) This Saturday there will be a trip to Hartlands at ~3pm led by Nina Frankel and Jesse Harris. Learn to Whitewater Kayak! Cabin and Trail (Hiking/Backpacking/Cabin Camping) THURSDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY What: Sunset Hike to Mt. Cardigan! When: Thursday, 7:15-9:15 Difficulty level: Easy Description: Join us for a 1.5 mile hike up Mt. Cardigan! We'll watch the sun set from the top, and then make our way down (3mi total). Should be a pretty easy hike with incredible views (aka definitely worth it). Cost: $2 for non-DOC members, probably free for members Blitz Kaila Pedersen with your DASH to sign up! SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY What: Hike Mt.Cube! When: Sunday, 9am-3:30pm Description/Difficulty: A moderate level hike, 6.5-7 miles. We will meet behind Robo at 9am, and then drive to Mt. Cube where we will hike to the beautiful granite slab summit to eat lunch and take in the good views. We will be back on campus by 3:30pm Cost: $4 DOC members, $7 non-members Blitz: Alannah Linkhorn with your DASH to sign up! What: Balch Hill Hike When: 9am-11am Why: Because you want to show your parents how awesome Dartmouth is. Come with a parent, come without, come with siblings, we don't care! It'll be a nice hike to see some New Hampshire wilderness within walking distance of campus. Very easy, only a couple of miles! Cost: FREE (that is, after you've paid tuition and gotten accepted to the school...) Blitz: Paige Wilson to sign up! Orienteering! Time: 1-4pm Ever wanted to find your way around the wilderness with just a compass and map? Come to orienteering this Sunday and learn how to navigate the wilderness! We'll wander around the woods for a while, making our way to different points on the map and learning how to use these tools together to keep track of where you are even somewhere completely unfamiliar. In addition to being a requirement for wilderness-certified leaders in Cabin and Trail, orienteering is a ton of fun and a useful skill. Make the most of your afternoon and learn something new and practical while having tons of fun! Blitz: Jen Estrada to sign up! Blueberry Picking Time: 10:00- 1:00 Cost: $2 for the ride, bring money for the berries. Description: We'll ride either to Edgewater or Cedar Circle Farm to gather the delicious fruit. Blitz: Piotr Teterwak or Zach Martinez with your DASH to sign up. Mountain Biking Club Saturday: A beginner trip to STAB near Windsor,VT. Leave 10 AM, be out until mid-afternoon. No bike necessary, blitz Piotr Teterwak if interested. Smooth fun trails for all!!!