Come enjoy the first weekend of spring term! We've got a lot of great trips heading out: *WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY:* FEED There’s gonna be a feed this Wednesday! And not just any feed – THE PLANNING FEED!! The planning feed is that special feed at the beginning of the term when we elect people to the responsibilities of the various chairs that keep the CnT machine going, and also talk about the major trips and exciting things that are going to happen this term! You’ll also get to eat delicious food cooked by our very own chefs Juan Oscar Sanchez Jr. and Vipul Kakkad. The menu is yet to be determined, but delightful company of cheerful ‘chubbers’ is guaranteed =) Feeds are at the Rock, which is an off-campus house in Hanover (directions can be found here:http://www.dartmouth.edu/~cabtrail/rock.shtml) Cost: $4 *THURSDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY:* Dinertoure! Farmer's Diner. Quechee. 7AM RSVP to [log in to unmask]<https://webmail.dartmouth.edu/beta/imp/message.php?Horde=c0dd0562c4c942e1e3d1955d872e142b&index=43445#> How I can describe senior spring with maximum drama? By packaging the next ten weeks as our last opportunity to live for ourselves, before we're put out into a society that expects us to contribute. By starting the term at the Farmer's Diner--someone else's dream now at the brink of despair. And by making sure that those of us on our last legs do not finish at any pace but a sprint. That this ending is not a twist or a cliffhanger or a dud, but an explosion. Bright enough so that the younger generations will have seen lights that we have not, loud enough so that they hear what we cannot. Our term has come--our egg timers have always been set to Spring of Two Thousand and Twelve. But if we chew loud enough and laugh heartily, we can hope to block out the ticking. The Ride is Free, Bring Small Bills. Armington Heeler Overnight and Sunrike! Description: It's the first week of classes and you don't have work, are still amazed by the way it (kinda) looks like spring outside, and want to spend awesome time with awesome people in the out of doors ... so come to Armington cabin! There will be delicious dining, a lovely lake, gulumptious games (could't come up with a good adjective), beautiful bonding, and a spectacular sunrise. Could there be anything better? Timing: Leaving Robo at 5:30pm on Thursday evening, back by 9Ls on Friday. Difficulty: I've been told eating and sleeping is purty challenging ... * Cost: $1 for DOC members !!!! * Blitz: David Clemens-Sewall with your DA$H to sign up! Moonemacher Overnight When: Leaving Thursday afternoon, returning Friday morning (before your earliest class) Cost: $9 DOC, $14 non-DOC We'll spend the night in beautiful, spacious Nunnemacher cabin at the Dartmouth skiway. Earlier we'll have dinner and peradventure we'll look at some stars. Even earlier, if there's enough interest/time we have the option of getting there by bike along scenic River Road, a breezy 10 mile ride from Hanover. Rentals are free but may be limited, so please request a bike if you don't have one you're comfortable riding 10 miles on, and a helmet if you don't have one as well. Alternatively, you can catch a ride in Julia's comfy sprinter. In the morning we'll watch the sunrise over Holt's Ledge, a precipitous overlook with fine views of the mountains to the East (be on the lookout for peregrine falcons), then drive home before your morning classes. Blitz "Billy Zou" with your DID# to sign up. *FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY:* What: Winter Skillz Workshop! Where: We will hike on Mt. Washington and camp in Tuckerman's Ravine When: 4pm on Friday to Saturday evening. Don't feel like you got enough snow this winter? Want to learn ice axe and crampon use, emergency snow shelter building, and winter travel skills?? Want to hike around Mt. Washington on a beautiful weekend?? Want to lead *above-treeline* and extended (e.g. Cabinhopping) trips in the winter for CnT??? (this seminar is required to lead above-treeline winter trips) Does this look fun? : http://dartoutclub.smugmug.com/WinterSports/Winter-Skills-on-Washington/21436633_RPxXbN#!i=1708172172&k=wSMGQgT http://dartoutclub.smugmug.com/CnT/2012/Winter-Skills-Workshop/21430209_wmwMzS#!i=1707557847&k=Scjv6tb Blitz: [log in to unmask] with your DID to sign up! (spots may be limited) There will be a pre-trip planning meeting for all participants, time tba. Cost: $13 DOC *SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY:* Trailwork Trip Cost: Free Meet behind Robo at 9am, back by 3:30pm. Winter's has visited our trails and done her damage. It's time to clear out those blowdowns and prepare for spring hiking! Come swing an axe or pull a saw. No experience necessary. Blitz: Ben Hughey to sign up *SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY:* Hiking Mt. Cube**** We will be hiking up to the summit via the AT, there are several nice overlooks (as well as the summit) that offer nice views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. The hike will be moderate in difficulty, about 6.6 miles or so.**** Cost: $6**** Time: leaving at 9am, return by 5pm**** Blitz Patrick Campbell your DA$H number to sign up! Gile Mt. Relaxation Hike What: A super chill 1.5 mile round trip hike to Gile Mt. firetower in nearby Norwich Vt. When: 10 am to early afternoon Cost: $2 DOC, $3 non-DOC Description: Come be enjoy the first weekend of term outside in a guaranteed 100% stress free environment. We will leave in the late morning for the gentle 0.7 mile hike to Gile mountain firetower in Norwich Vt., which has majestic views of the upper valley. Excellent snacks and lunch will be provided along with scintillating conversation. Blitz: Benji Kessler with your Da$h to sign up or ask questions *ALSO* check out the Forestry Team! Forestry Team When: Practices weekly, Spring meet April 27-28th blitz 'ftd' for more info or to get on the list and learn about practices