Cold weather got you down? The best way to beat the winter blues is to get outside!

We are running a ton of trips this weekend, including a few beginner trips! To sign up, blitz the leaders or click the link. If you're not sure what to bring, just ask! You can always borrow a warm puffy jacket and mittens to keep you warm on the hike. 

Look out for our gear order, coming soon! 


Friday

What : Mink Brook Nature Walk

When: after 2s (3:15-5:00)

Why: Get outside!

Level: 1

Leaders: Adam Burnett and Christopher Cartwright

Cost: FREEEEEEEEEE!

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cnt-trips-registration-42480491293

Gear: regular winter clothing and footwear

Saturday

What: Hiking Mt. Cannon

When: 8:15-3:30

Why: Cannon is a bald summit 4,000 footer with great views all around. The hike is 6 miles round trip and should be fairly warm with low winds.

Level: 3

Leaders: Johnny Sanchez and Craig Wilcox

Cost: $8 DOC and $12 non-DOC

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQh0w8hzMNi8p6NbeUGm6XDnkWk5938PThdFkejUjqf4NFag/viewform?usp=sf_link

Gear: Bring clothes suitable to hike in 20-30 degree weather as well as gloves, a hat and rain gear.

Saturday

What: Norwich Contra Dance

When: 7:30 - 11:30 pm

Why: Contra dancing is similar to square dancing and very beginner-friendly (you may have done this on trips!) No experience is required, and you get to listen to live music and meet people from the community.

Level: 1

Leaders: Emma Rieb

Cost: $0 DOC, $1 non-DOC, everybody bring $7 in cash for the dance

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmZfm2RcppuzvQz-uO7g-lRQ2LKFreiUqXdZKXVRlFXjjIaQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Gear: None required

Saturday

What: CAMEL'S HUMP

When: Saturday, 8am-5pm

Why: pretty moderate 6.5-mile 4,000 footer in Vermont, bald summit, VERY CLOSE to the Ben & Jerry's factory also, so there will likely be ice cream

Level: 4

Leaders: Anna Ellis '19 and Natalie Vaughan '20

Cost: $5 DOC, $8 non-DOC

Blitz Anna.W.Ellis.19 or Natalie.A.Vaughan.20 to sign up!!

Saturday

What: Mt. Cube Hike

When: Saturday 9AM-2PM

Why: Come on an easy/moderate hike up Mt. Cube with us! Beautiful views, fun times and snacks guaranteed. (6 miles total)

Level: 2

Leaders: Justin Luo and Sean Madden

Cost: $3 for DOC, $6 otherwise

Link: https://goo.gl/forms/U5DlgDxt21WUtcJX2

Gear: Spikes!

Saturday

What: Hike the Kinsmans!

When: Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Why: Come hike two four thousand footers with BEAUTIFUL VIEWS of Franconia Ridge (and beautiful leaders ;) ;) too much?). You're going to be studying all day on Sunday because the weather will be crappy so you might as well have an adventure all day on Saturday!! Also there will be chocolate. And cabot. And other delicious items. This will be a very strenuous hike, but will be super rewarding.

Level: 4

Leaders: Ursula Jongebloed and Emma Doherty

Cost: $8 DOC, $14 not-yet-DOC

Email Emma: [log in to unmask]edu and ursula.a.jongebloed.18@dartmouth.edu

Gear: We will bring microspikes and overmitts for every trippy. Email to borrow a large puffy, hiking boots, balaclava, or warm pants.

Sunday

What: Mt. Flume!

When: Sunday 8am - 4:45

Why: Gradual, wooded 11 mile round trip hike to a beautiful exposed summit on the end of Franconia Ridge!

Level: 3.5

Leaders: Dev Jhaveri and Kevin Donohue

Cost: 5$ DOC - 10$ Not-Yet-DOC

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cnt-trips-registration-42480491293

Gear: Warm Layers, Hiking Boots, Hat, Warm Gloves, 2L of Water Bottles

Sunday

What: it's a 7.5 mile hike at Mount Ascutney

When: 8:30-3:30

Why: cause you love walking recreationally and we love walking recreationally, so let's walk recreationally together!

Level: 3/5

Leaders: Robert Wright and Avery Saklad

Cost: $6 DOC, $8 not yet DOC

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3n7OdHmpjBOiYE7QudJ5914ZRu_LqW3TmZ1cAQA4KCrT9A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Gear: winter/hiking boots, warm layers, working legs

Sunday

What: Fabulous Hike to Holt's Ledge

When: 9AM - 1PM

Why: Because Midterm Season has started and a short trip outside will help refresh your mind.

Level: 2

Leaders: Ethan Cook and Alex Hamel

Cost: $2 DOC, $4 Non-DOC

Gear: Microspikes, Overboots, Overmitts, puffies, raincoats


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