Outdoor Programs

The Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) helps to create opportunities for the Dartmouth community to explore and enjoy the amazing natural landscape of New England.

DOC CLASSES

The Club Alpine Ski Team is a subclub of the DOC that trains slalom and GS ski disciplines and races in the local Thompson Division of the USCSA. We practice at the Skiway every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and race multiple weekends throughout the winter term. We accept members with no prior racing experience but do ask that members already have an intermediate ski level.

CRN: 11911
Course location: Practices are at the Dartmouth Skiway, races vary but are typically offered at Dartmouth Skiway, Jay Peak, Whaleback mountain, and possibly a few others.
Meeting days and times: Practices Tuesday and Thursday from week 2 to week 10. Tentative starting date Jan 9th and tentative ending date March 7th Times: 12:30 pm-4:15 pm or 1:30 pm to 4:15 pm depending on which van someone takes. Usually about 10 races per term. Race dates have not been released by USCSA (our governing body) yet, but should be confirmed by the start of winter term.
Requirement for PE credit: 8 practices/events equaling a minimum of 12 hrs of activity.
Course Fee: $0

The Dartmouth Archery Team/Club is a sub-club of the DOC with weekly practices aimed at teaching students archery and providing a space for them to have fun and shoot safely. We will run practices ~3 times a week, weather permitting. Practices include shooting at a variety of targets and bows as well as participating in Archery Tag. Further, students will have the chance to meet guest bowmakers and master archers on one occasion in the form of a guest demonstration. Students do not need to have any experience or equipment of their own, but experienced archers are welcome! Students may bring their own bow (just make sure it is registered with Safety and Security). Students should sign up for trips on the DOC Trailhead and join our GroupMe as that is where practices will be posted.

CRN: 11881
Course location: Sarner Underground (May be subject to change)
Meeting days and times: Weekends (1/6-3/3) from 13:00 - 15:30 A Weekday (TBD) (1/8-3/1) from 16:00 - 17:30 Times subject to change depending on Sarner availability
Requirement for PE credit: Attendance at 8 of 24 Archery meetings.
Course Fee: $0

 

Have you ever wanted to try rock climbing? Or maybe you're already a climber, but want to improve your skill or climb with new friends? Climbing team is for you! Practices offer a fun way to work out and stay active. They will be led by experienced student climbers on campus, but they are open to people of all climbing abilities and experiences. Great for new climbers and experienced, seasoned team members alike. At practice, you will develop new techniques, get physically stronger, improve balance and coordination, and learn how to climb or improve your climbing.

CRN: 11878
Course location: Dartmouth Climbing Gym (Basement of Maxwell Hall) Meeting days and times: Monday-Thursday 2-4 pm, Tuesday/Thursday 10 pm - midnight. Practice schedule not yet exactly determined due to leader schedules, but will be before practices start during week 2 of the fall term. Generally, practices are held 4 days a week on average, usually Monday through Thursday, either 2-4 pm or 10 pm-midnight, and in some cases for a 2 hour block during regular gym evening hours (4 pm-10 pm).
Requirement for PE credit: Attendance at at least 8 of the practices/training trips/competitions AND a total attendance of at least 12 hours.
Course Fee: $0

 

Kayak Rolling:  This class will be an introduction to whitewater kayaking for many and gaining experience in the sport for others. We will work on basic skills including rolls, paddle technique, edging, boat control, and other skills related to whitewater kayaking. We will discuss more advanced topics like rope rescues and may even practice them later on in the course.

CRN: 11877
Course location: Alumni Gymnasium Pool Meeting days and times: Tuesday and Thursday, January 9-March 7 from 03:30 - 04:30 PM
Requirement for PE credit: Attendance at 12 rolling meetings.
Course Fee: $0

Club Nordic Beginner/Intermediate Skiing Lessons:  In this course you will have the opportunity to take both beginner and intermediate cross country skiing lessons, as well as participate in workouts and social long skis. There is also the opportunity to participate in races, which will count for 2 practices each. 12 practices over the course of the term are required to get PE credit, and we will have practices Monday through Thursday every week there is snow, as well as races on many weekends. This course is suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced cross country skiers.

CRN: 11880
Course location: Robinson Hall - Golf Course, Garipay Field(s), Oak Hill, optional races at other ski areas such as Sleepy Hollow, Rikert, and Jackson Ski Touring Meeting days and times: 2-3 Weekday(s) / Week (Jan 5 - Mar 5) from 03:30pm - 05:00pm –likely a combination of Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays (TBD exact schedule), optional races on the weekends
Requirement for PE credit: Attendance at 12 of 18 total planned Club Nordic
Course Fee: $0 to attend practices. Optional $22.50 to register for races

 

The Dartmouth Ski Patrol is a community service organization comprised of students of all years and community members, offering an engaging environment for students to learn about Emergency Medicine through education and experience. It was formed more than 60 years ago by students at Dartmouth College who recognized the need for people trained in first aid to serve the growing number of participants in winter sports in the area of the College. During its history, members of the patrol served at various nordic and alpine ski facilities in the NH/VT area. Today, the patrol primarily serves the college's own ski area, the Dartmouth Skiway, located in Lyme, NH, 20 minutes by car from the campus.
Dartmouth Ski Patrol has three goals:
❖ Service - to foster a safe and enjoyable environment for the students, community members, and visitors, who comprise the patrons of the Dartmouth Skiway
❖ Rescue - to provide swift, efficient, and appropriate emergency medical care and rescue services to those who become our patients
❖ Education - to educate our membership in patrolling and leadership skills, to meet and exceed the standards of the National Ski Patrol, and to fulfill our role as a student organization of the Dartmouth Outing Club

CRN 11879
Course location: Dartmouth Skiway
Meeting days and times: January 9th, 2023 - March 7th, 2023, Monday-Sunday from 7:45am-12:30pm and 12pm-4:45pm.
Requirement for PE credit: Attendance at 17 shifts (total of 81 hours)
Course Fee: $0

Club Snowboard (a DOC sub-club). Class is for members of the snowboarding club or those who already know how to snowboard. All participants must already know how to snowboard. Riders must be able to make turns, stop, and ride the chairlift. Participants must have their own way to access necessary gear (snowboard, boots, bindings, helmet, and snow clothes). Gear will not be provided. This course will hold practices at the Skiway and at Whaleback, participants must purchase their own passes. Participants are required to come to the Snowboard Club informational meeting during week 1 to learn more about pass options and the course.

CRN: 11876
Course location: Skiway, Whaleback Mountain, TBD: Killington
Meeting days and times: January 10th - March 7th
Requirement for PE credit: Attendance at 8, 2 hour practices.
Course Fee: $0