{IT'S SPRING *GOSH DARN IT* LET'S GO FROLICKING!} (*Did you notice it was snowing again this morning?*) {NO IT'S SPRING SHUSH WITH YOUR WINTER NONSENSE!!!!} (*Maddy it was just an observation calm down*) {COME GET OUTSIDE WITH US THIS WEEK!} {It's *SPRING* by golly!!!} To sign up for any of these trips, blitz the leader or fill out the google form! **** A Note on Levels **** *We're revising our level system to be more clear and useful!* *(We've also gone and *STARRED* our super beginner-friendly trips for this week!)* *Level 0*. Total distance traversed is roughly equal to the distance between parking and whatever cabin/diner/roller rink we're going to.* It's about the destination, not the journey, alright?* *Level 1*. More of a chill nature walk. *It's been a stressful week and you just want to walk leisurely between some trees, okay?* *Level 2. *Short hike, but uphill. More than a chill nature walk. *You want to walk uphill and maybe sweat a little, is that too much to ask?* *Level 3.* Longer hike, more uphill. *You could maybe get into this whole hiking thing but you're maybe not interested in doing anything all that crazy this weekend, y'know?* *Level 4*. Longer hike, more uphill, significant elevation gain and you might get above tree-line. *You're feeling pretty savvy and you want to bag a bigger peak this weekend, cool?* *Level 5*. Longest hikes we regularly run, major distances and elevation gain. *Those AT thru hikers got nothin' on you, yeah!* *Level 6+.* Prezi Traverse, Carter Traverse, anytime we carry a canoe up something nonsensical. *Okay you might be a little crazy but look at those calves, wow!* * THURSDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY*** What: Hinman Cabin Overnight ***When: 7:30 Thursday night, back before 9Ls on Friday (if needed)Why: It will be a very chill time with great snacks, games and people!Level : 0Leaders: Matt and DavidCost: $1 for everybodyGear: Sleeping bag, warm layersBlitz/link: Blitz [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> to sign upFRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY*** What: Holt's Ledge hike! ***When: Friday 2pm - 6pmWhy: Holt's Ledge is super fun! There will be snacks! And you can recover from hosting your prospie!Level : 2 - not too strenuous!Leaders: Anna Ellis '19 and Shannon Sartain '21Cost: $3 DOC and $5 not-yet-DOCGear: a light jacket, a day pack, a water bottle, and sneakers or hiking bootsBlitz/link: blitz [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> with your shoe size, DASH #, and dietary restrictions to sign up!SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY*** What: Norwich Contra Dance ***When: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pmWhy: Contra dancing is a type of folk dance common in New England, as well as a fun CnT tradition (you might even remember doing this on trips). Come for the live music, stay for the homemade baked goods at the break!Level: 0Leaders: Emma RiebCost: $0 DOC, $1 not-yet-DOC (everybody bring $6 in cash to get into the dance)Gear: noneBlitz: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> with your DA$H number to sign up!SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY*** What: Cabin Overnight and Morning Hike! (Nunnemacher Cabin + Holt's Ledge) ***When: Saturday from 7pm to Sunday 9 AMWhy: Lots of board games and fun! Meet new people and go on a sick morning hike up Holt's LedgeLevel: 2Leaders: Justin Luo and Ethan SmithCost: $5 DOC / $7 Non DOCGear: Bring a sleeping bag + anything else you may need to sleep in a cabin overnight. Headlamps and layers as well, as it'll probably be cold on the morning hike. Link: https://goo.gl/forms/rwtIfyjaLfsNzwEo2 <https://goo.gl/forms/rwtIfyjaLfsNzwEo2>SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY*** What: Balch Hill ***When: 10-11:45 AMWhy: Fun fun friends and chill hill! 3 mile round-trip hike. We will walk to Balch Hill, explore the Hill, and walk back yay! Balch even has some lil views...Level: 1Leaders: Dru Falco and Fionnuala MurphyCost: FREEEEEEGear: Closed toe athletic shoes (trainers, hiking boots fine), bring a water bottle and enough layers to be warm Blitz/link: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAYWhat: Mt WaumbekWhen: Saturday, 8am-6pmWhy: Waumbek and Wonderful both start with W and this will be a Wonderful Waumbek hike!!!Level: 3.5Leaders: Emma Rieb and Mary JoyCost: $6 DOC, $11 not-yet-DOCGear: puffy, long underwear, fleece, hiking boots/sturdy shoes, etcLink: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJH7CKC59q6bQJGE7BS1ChwYugDoCJDz2AN9wf0vKQSrwjOA/viewform <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJH7CKC59q6bQJGE7BS1ChwYugDoCJDz2AN9wf0vKQSrwjOA/viewform>SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAYWhat: LAFAYETTEWhen: Sunday 9am-6pm (yay sleeping in until 9)Why: Absolutely gorgeous, tallest peak on Franconia Ridge, steep hike but well worth the effort. Level : 4.5Leaders: Anna Ellis '19 and Matt Mann '21Cost: 7 dollars DOC and 10 dollars non DOCGear: Please wear warm layers, sturdy hiking shoes, and a hat and gloves. Bring a day pack and two liters of water.Blitz/link: To sign up, please blitz [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> with your dash number, your dietary restrictions, and your shoe size for microspikes. NEXT NEXT NEXT THURSDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY*** What: Hinman Cabin Overnight ***When: Thursday, April 19th 8:00 pm - Friday 8:30 amWhy: Take a mid-week break with us at Hinman cabin! Good friends, good snacks, good times! Level : 0Leaders: Emma Rieb and Aiko TakataCost: $1 for everyoneGear: Warm layers, a water bottle, and a sleeping bag, and you can borrow warm layers and sleeping bags from the DOC!Blitz/link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZZHbeKV1W1km4SakFnBn0YgLF7E-SXD5crsihWo8a4yZeSQ/viewform <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZZHbeKV1W1km4SakFnBn0YgLF7E-SXD5crsihWo8a4yZeSQ/viewform> * Sign up to get *financial aid* on any DOC-related activity: http://outdoors-dev.dartmouth.edu/opo/finaid.html