Welcome to Cabin & Trail!

We are a sub-club of the Dartmouth Outing Club that goes on hikes (from 5-minute-walk to 2-week trek), visits cabins (no hiking required, shenanigans are probable), maintains trails and cabins, tours diners, dances contra, eats a home-cooked meal together every Wednesday, and generally has a darn good time. See below for information about our offerings this week... which include

Sunrises

Smiles

And Superb views from our cabins

See below for a complete list of activities for the week!

And remember: You can borrow any and all gear that you might need - from warm layers to zero degree sleeping bags to rain pants - for FREE!!!! (Just ask, leaders are picking up gear anyway so its no trouble to get you what you need)

Your gear options include but are not limited to:

If you'd like to get outside this weekend, sign up for any of the trips below by blitzing the email or clicking the link provided with your dietary restrictions and any food requests you may have (we usually go to the co-op).

 

As always, blitz the leaders with any and all questions, or blitz [log in to unmask] for more general information about the club!

Beginner-friendly trips are marked with bold (plus you can always check the levels or ask a leader for advice) ((notes on the level system at the end of the email))!!

THURSDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY	CABIN OVERNIGHT with Elliot Ng and Emily ft. Kevin!
	When: Thursday 7 pm - Friday morning (back before 9Ls)!
	Why the heck: Come hang out with us! There will be some dock-putting-away, potential canoeing, playing Settlers of Catan, general tomfoolery. Cost: $0,000.00
	Gear: bring a sleeping bag, some warm layers, headlamp, water. You can borrow all of that if you need to- just include it in your blitz to [log in to unmask] when you sign up!
THURSDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY	What: Firebuild lessons/certification & Optional chopping lessons
	When: 4:30-6:45
	Why: Learn to build a fire, get your firebird certification if you're a heeler, and (optional) learn how to use an axe to safely and efficiently chop a tree that's fallen across the trail!
	Level: 1 (no experience required)
	Mileage: none!
	Leaders: Bryton
	Cost: free
	Gear: clothing you don't mind getting dirty, long pants, closed toed shoes, 1L of water
	Blitz/link: [log in to unmask]
FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY	What: Gile!
	When: Friday after 12s (2-4:30)
	Why: Gile is a short and easy hike, and we will be going at a slow pace so our '23s in the crowd still have enough energy to run around the bonfire!!
	Level: 1
	Mileage: 1.5
	Leaders: Osman Khan '21 and Liza Gallandt '22
	Cost: Freeee
	Gear: warm layers, hiking shoes and water.
	Blitz/link: [log in to unmask]
FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY	What: A GORGE-ous Fall Afternoon
	When: 3:20-6:30pm
	Why: Do you want to see some magnificent fall foliage? Do you want to see the deepest gorge in all of Vermont? Do you want to spend a very chill afternoon (and get some ice cream) with some rad people? Do you want some OF COURSE YOU DO!!!
	Level: Very chill
	Mileage: 2.7
	Leaders: Ben Brody and Alex Wells
	Cost: Free! (I’ve cream too)
	Gear: All you need to bring with you is some decent walking shoes (up to you to define!), a water bottle (with water in it), and ~good vibes~ (but if Friday isn’t going your way, still come with us and we’ll do our best to have some fun)
	Blitz: [log in to unmask] to sign up
SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY	"What: Norwich Contra Dance!!
	When: Sat 7:15 PM – 11:15 PM (optional ride back at ~9:45)
	Why: Contra dance is SO FUN and EASY! You did it at the Lodj—do it for realsies with your buds Kevin and Sasha
	Level : 0
	Leaders: Sasha Kokoshinskiy '22
	Cost: $8 in cash (plz fill out this form if that's a problem: https://forms.gle/RM6SRMFnrf7Qmf4y9)
	Link: https://forms.gle/JLfG4z5UZZJTmdeHA
SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY	What: Tripyramids/Whiteface/Passaconaway Hike
	When: 6:30am-8 pm Saturday
	Why: Climb five beautiful peaks over 18 miles. Experience just how delicious trail food is. Sight peak foliage from the summits!
	Level: 5. 18 miles over difficult terrain, and large (3-4k) elevation gain.
	Leaders: Kyle Bretherton and Elliot Potter
	Cost: Free!
	Gear: 2 liters water, daypack, headlamp, hiking boots, warm clothing/rain layer. You can borrow these -- contact us if you need to!
	Blitz: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask]
SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY	What: Smarts mtn!
	When: Saturday, 8:30am-2:30pm
	Why: Smarts is a fun mountain, and it will be a good way to fix yourself post-homecoming. Kellen is gr8.
	Level: 3: 7 miles round trip, ~2500ft elevation gain, and pretty rocky terrain
	Leaders: Natalie Vaughan '20 and Kellen Appleton '20
	Cost: nope
	Gear: hiking boots/sturdy shoes, 3L water, warm layers, and a bag to put the things in
	Blitz: blitz [log in to unmask] to get a spot!
SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY	What: Cole Pond Walk
	When: 9am-12:30
	Why: Beautiful foliage, and ~mild adventure~ (we've never been before but it looks very nice)
	Level: 1.5
	Milage: 6mi
	Elevation Gain: 500ft
	Speed: slow/medium
	Leaders: Bryton Moeller & Max Teszler
	Cost: free
	Gear: 1 liter of water, hiking boots or sturdy tennis shoes, backpack to carry gear in.
	Blitz/link: [log in to unmask] and [log in to unmask]
SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY	What: Pre-Homecoming Cardigan Sunrike
	When: 5:15 AM (yes) to 9:30 AM (mmhmm!)
	Why: Cardigan is an amazing nearly 4 mile hike with great views! Bang for your buck! Peak foliage! See the Sunrise! Start homecoming on a fun and outdoorsy note! Me, Mia Nelson will be there! You, yourself will be there too!
	Level: 3/5 because we will be going at a good clip! Come if you're down to go relatively fast over moderate terrain!
	Mileage: 4 miles ish
	Leaders: Mia Nelson '22 and Katie Gregoire '23
	Cost: free plus free
	Gear: hiking boots, warm layers, two liters of water, rain jacket. all can be borrowed for free, but you have to tell me when you blitz you're coming! I'm not a mindreader! Just let me know! It's all free! So free! SOOOOO free! Everyone can hike!
	Blitz/link: [log in to unmask]
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY	What: Moose Mountain Trail Work.
	When: Sunday 8am - 5pm
	Why: There's a bog so we are going to make some nice stepping stones through it. Get outside, learn some skills, and be productive while you're at it.
	Level: ~2: 4mi, some uphill. The trailworking component can be as easy or difficult as you like.
	Leaders: Ethan Cook and Juan Miche Rosales
	Gear: It might rain so let us know if you'll need a raincoat.
	Blitz: [log in to unmask]
next MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY	What: The SpOOkY ScaRY fuLL mOoN NigHT hiKE
	When: post-CnT meeting, back late depending on the pace of the group
	Why: It's Spooky Szn! Surprises and mystery are abound on this ghoulish night hike up Haunted Holt's Ledge. We will be gaining 1000 ft in elevation on terrain that will bring just as many scares as it will fun times.
	Level: open to any and all hikers, regardless of experience
	Mileage: ~2.5
	Leaders: Kellen Appleton & EW Laird
	Cost: absolutely free
	Gear: COSTUMES REQUIRED. If you don't have one, reach out, and we will provide! Let's get in the halloween spirit! Otherwise, bring water, shoes, and layers you'll feel comfortable hiking in at night. OPTIONAL: garlic, wooden stake, silver bullet
	Blitz: email [log in to unmask]

A note about levels....

Level 1: Short, easy, super-beginner friendly hikes at a leisurely pace with relatively little elevation gain. Think Gile sunsikes and trips to Mink Brook!

Level 2: Slightly longer but still beginner friendly hikes with slight elevation gain, typically half day trips! Think Holt's Ledge or Moose Mountain!

Level 3: Longer trips with moderate elevation gain and mileages! Think Smarts and Cube!

Level 4: Longer trips with more significant elevation gain and mileages! Think Franc Ridge or the Kinsmans!

Level 5: Trips with the most significant elevation gain and mileages! Think Madison, Adams, and Washington!

YITOOD (Yours In The Out Of Doors),

Katie & Bryton