Do you enjoy strapping traction devices such as microspikes to your feet in order to walk cool places in the snow?
The walk in to Harris cabin last week
Do you like dancing inside, outside, all around?
Mary and Kyle contra dancing last week (no contra this week, sad!)
Do you love using your hands to make lasting improvements on cabins, shelters, and trails?
“Axfest” trailwork trip on Moosilauke in July
Cabin and Trail does all this and more.
Cabin and Trail leads lots and lots of hikes, cabin overnights, and assorted shenanigans even in winter
weather! And you can borrow any and all winter gear that you might need - from warm layers to zero degree sleeping bags to snowshoes - for FREE!!!! (Just ask!)
Your gear options include but are not limited to:
- hiking boots!
- puffy
jackets!
- shell
pants/rain pants!
- rain
jackets/windbreakers!
- balaclavas!
- sleeping
bags!
- snowshoes!
- cross
country skis!
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 shoe size!
As always, blitz the leaders with any and all questions!
This week we've marked our extra extra beginner friendly trips with YELLOW HIGHLIGHTS.
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WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY
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What: THE FEED! A feed is when we get together and eat a home-cooked dinner. It will take place
at the Rock, which is an off-campus house at 16 Sargent St.
When: 7:00 (but there will be a walking train leaving from the back steps of Robo at 6:45!)
Why: To get to know people in Cabin and Trail over some tasty, free food!
Cost: FREE, really, save your swipe
No need to sign up, just show up!!!
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FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY
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What: Cardigan Sunsike (Sunset Hike)
When: Probably 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Why: Watch the sun set with some good folks. Feel fulfilled. 4 miles roundtrip, a little steep in parts but forgiving terrain.
Level: 2
Leaders: Frances Mize and Matt Radosevich
Cost: Free & Free
Gear: Warm layers and coat, rain jacket, hat, gloves, headlamp, and at least a liter of water. You can borrow any and all of this from DOR, so just let us know if you need to borrow anything!
Blitz: [log in to unmask] to sign up
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FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY
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What: BIRD HIKE!!!
When: 6:45 am - 8:45 am
Why: We're going to Mink Brook to do some birding! This is going to be the best time of your life. It's gonna be so early, but so worth it.
Level : 1, just a nice birding stroll.
Leaders: Ben Schelling and Katya Golubovsky!
Cost: Freeeeeeeeeee
Gear: Wear some sturdy hiking shoes and if you have binoculars or a camera, bring them! If not, no worries.
Blitz/link: Blitz Katya ([log in to unmask])
if you want to come!
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FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY
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What: Wright's Mountain
When: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Why: Chill way to relax on a Friday afternoon! only a few miles and pretty easy going
Level: 2
Leaders: Natalie Vaughan '20 and Sophia Greszczuk '22
Cost: FREEEEEEE
Blitz [log in to unmask] to sign up!
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SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY
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What: Mt. Cardigan!!
When: 9am-12:30pm
Why: Chill 4-mile hike. Peep some cute views at the peak and hear some lit bops on the road. it'll be a t i m e
Level: 2
Leaders: Robert Wright III & Kiara Cannon
Cost: gratissimo
Gear: Sturdy shoes, warm layers
Blitz: [log in to unmask]
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SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY
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What: Mt. Ascutney Hike!
When: 10am-4pm
Why: Because it's a moderate hike with great summit views, the temperature is no longer frigid, and you want to come hang out with fun CnT people!
Level: 2.5
Leaders: Kyle Bretherton and Sophie Edelman
Cost: Free!
Gear: Boots, Microspikes, gloves, warm layers
Signup link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJnTNdhx1_6tqP8FXgxY_V1ETY8Yj6QPKhyS2FVpTGq2PxaA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
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SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY
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What: Mt. Moose-unlock! (Moosilauke)
When: Saturday 9AM- 5PM
Why: Connect with mother earth and #freethemoose. 7 miles round trip and possibly a diner stop ;)
Level: 3
Leaders: Anna Ellis '19 and Liza Gallandt ‘22
Cost: 0
Gear: Hiking boots, warm clothing, rain layers ( we will provide microspikes and any other gear you may need!)
Blitz/link: [log in to unmask]
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SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY
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What: Willey, Tom, and Field
When: Saturday, 8am-6pm
Why: Because it’s 9 miles of fun and WTF else would you do on a Saturday
Level: 4 (according to David, the experienced leader) or 4.14 (according to Ben, who hadn’t heard of these mountains until David asked him about them this evening)
Leaders: David Vonderheide (experienced leader)and Ben Brody (hype man)
Gear: Hat, gloves, many warm layers (Spring is fake news), maybe something waterproof. Microspikes, overboots, and/or snowshoes will be provided as needed and you can borrow any and all things from DOR for free, just ask!
Sign up: Blitz [log in to unmask] and [log in to unmask] with your shoe size, dietary
restrictions, anything you might want to borrow, and any questions you may have!
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SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY
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What: Trailwork on Velvet Rocks!
When: 9am to whenever we got bored and come back to campus, probs
no later than 4pm
Why: Because we're responsible for 50 miles of the AT and that's super
cool! Good snacks, sharp tools, some mud, cool people.
Level : 1
Leaders: Maddy Kroot and Madylin Partridge
Cost: FREE
Gear: Closed-toed shoes and clothing you can get muddy! Plus water
and layers
Blitz/link: blitz [log in to unmask] with your dietary restrictions!
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SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY |
What: Moose Mountain!
When: 2-6 PM Sun
Why: Chillish hike on the mountain they call Moose!
Level : 2
Leaders: Kevin Donohue and Sasha Kokoshinskiy!
Cost: 0
Blitz/link: Blitz [log in to unmask] or
[log in to unmask] your shoe size and dietary restrictions to sign up! |
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!
