That's right.... ... it's MUD SEASON! GET OUTSIDE WITH US THIS WEEKEND! *Blitz the leaders/fill out the google forms below to sign up for trips!* As always, you can rent gear FOR FREE from Dartmouth Outdoor Rentals *AND* financial aid applies for all trips over $10! ----------- Levels!?!? We've marked our super beginner-friendly trips a *bold bright blue!* *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: *Cabin Overnight @ Hinman* When: Thursday 8 pm- Friday by wheneva ppl need Why: We will play games, snuggle, chill. It will be awesome Level: 0 Leaders: Libby Decker and Sam Lefkofsky Cost: $1 Gear: Sleeping Bag and Headlamp, DOR can lend to u! Blitz: [log in to unmask] FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY What: *Mount Cardigan!* When: 2 PM - 6PM (flexible leave time, so we can wait if you just got out of class at 1:55) Why: If you want some chill exercise during midterms! The views are on point, we'll have snacks, and there is a fire tower on top! You'll want to go again to Mt. Card(again) Level: 2.5 Leaders: Anna Ellis '19 and Jacob Chalif '21 Cost: DOC: $3, non-DOC: $5 Gear: Please bring warm layers (including hats and gloves) and sturdy hiking shoes, a small day pack, and one bottle of water. Blitz: To sign up, blitz [log in to unmask] with your dash number, shoe size for microspikes, and dietary restrictions FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY What: *Orienteering!* When: Friday 3:15-6:15 Why: Ever feel lost? Looking for a guiding light in life? Well, we can't help you, but we can teach you how to navigate using a map and compass. Level: 1 Leaders: Adam Burnett (and maybe another leader, too) Cost: FREEEE Gear: hiking boots, clothes suitable for a walk in the woods Blitz: [log in to unmask] to sign up! Include dietary restrictions if you have any. FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY What: *Fisher Cats Minor League Baseball Game * When: Friday, 5-11:30 pm Why: Do you enjoy professional baseball? Would you also enjoy that baseball if the players were a bit worse? If so then come watch the Manchester Fisher Cats - a double-a minor league team - take on the Trenton Thunder! They are only sometimes hopelessly bad. "I heard what's his name is supposed to be really good" - David. "I theoretically enjoy crackerjack" - Ursula Level : 0 Leaders: Ursula and David Cost: $7 non-DOC, free for DOC! Gear: $14 for tickets and a few warm layers Blitz/link: blitz [log in to unmask] to sign up FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY What: Cabin overnight at Ritchie Smith and Moosilauke Hike! When: Leave at 8pm on friday, return around 4pm on saturday Why: A cozy cabin, good friends, tons of games and food, and a beautiful saturday 8 mile hike up Moosilauke Level : 4 Leaders: Anna Ellis and Annie Yanofsky Cost: $5 DOC, $8 non DOC Blitz/link: blitz [log in to unmask] with DASH, shoe size, and dietary restrictions SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY What: *Norwich Contra Dance* When: 7:30-11:30pm Why: contra dancing is a fun tradition and very beginner friendly! Level: 0 Cost: all bring $6 in cash Leaders: Emma Gear: none Blitz: [log in to unmask] SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY What: Mount Cannon Hike! When: Sunday, 8 am to 4 pm Why: This will be a short (only 4.5 miles!) and semi-strenuous hike, but at the end you can say you've summited a 4,000 footer! Come enjoy the start of spring with good snacks, fun people, and great views :) Level: 4 Leaders: Dru Falco and Naomi Miller Cost: $5 DOC, $9 not-yet-DOC Gear: warm layers (including a puffy), hiking boots, 2 liters of water. You can borrow a puffy, balaclava, and overmitts! Blitz: [log in to unmask] with your DA$H, dietary restrictions, and shoe size to sign up! SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY What: Mt. Welch and Dickey When: Sunday 9:30-4:30 Why: The number one activity to do in Thornton, NH according to Trip Advisor! Two small 2,500ish foot mountains with baldness over a 5 mile loop. Also, Zach cannot do a hike without stopping for ice cream on the way back! Level : 3.14 Leaders: Zach Berkow and Aiko Takata Cost: $6 DOC, $8 non Link: https://goo.gl/forms/51GX67cm3cajfXpD3 MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY What: *Hinman Overnight* When: 9pm Mon back for 10A on Tues (or 9S if needed) Why: Chill overnight, play games and eat snacks, hang will awesome people. Start your week off right!!! Level: 0 Leaders: Iris Wang and Fionnuala Murphy Cost: $1 for all! Gear: Water bottle, sleeping bag (can borrow from DOC) Blitz: [log in to unmask] Sign up to get *financial aid* on any DOC-related activity: http://outdoors-dev.dartmouth.edu/opo/finaid.html