TRIP SCHEDULE

Here it is folks, your OC menu to adventure, learning, and outrageous fun for the semester! Our unbeatable prices for trips include meals, transportation and rental of any equipment needed.

Spring 2013 Trip Calendar

Hiking & Backpacking

Backpacking in Maine Weekend ***

Explore the rugged Maine backcountry with this tradeoff trip. The group with the best photo will win a Ben and Jerry's Vermonster!

Date: March 29, 30, 31
Limit: 8 | Price: $30

Backpacking Mount Mansfield Weekend ***

On this intensive weekend, nine participants with significant backpacking experience will voer as many miles of the Long Trail as they can handle! Location TBD with group input.

Date: February 23 and 24
Limit: 6 | Price: $30

Backpacking the Dacks Weekend ***

Spend a weekend hiking The Adirondack Mountains, an area renowned for its beautiful views and numerous peaks.

Date: March 23 and 24, April 6 and 7
Limit: 6 | Price: $30

Backpacking Kinsman Ridge Weekend ***

Watch spring roll in while hiking along The Kinsman Ridge Trail in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Date: March 30 and 31
Limit: 8 | Price: $30

Free Day Hike *

Get the feel of an outing club trip on a beautiful day hike. Locations TBD with group input.

Date: January 26 and 27
Limit: 9 | Cost: FREE!

Mountain Hunger Sunrise Hike **

Enjoy breakfast and the sunrise at the summit.

Date:April 21
Limit: 9 | Price: $15

Franconia Ridge Hiking Weekend ***

With almost a third of the ridge above tree line, this overnight promises to show participants the best of New Hampshire's famed White Mountains!

Date:April 6 and 7
Limit: 9 | Cost: $30

Snake Mountain Day Hike*

Snake's summit boasts a wide view of Champlain Valley; come on this day hike and see it for yourself.

Date:March 30
Limit: 9 | Price: $15

Snake Mountain Sunset Hike *

Watch the sunset over Lake Champlain.

Date:April 20
Limit: 9 | Price: $15

Full Moon Hike *

Get some night hiking experience under the beautiful full moon!

Date:April 5
Limit: 9 | Price: $15

Mt. Belvidere Day Hike *

Belvidere's summit boasts a fire tower with views of Mount Washington to the east and Montreal to the west.

Date:April 16
Limit: 9 | Price: $15

Day Hike in the Green Mountains *

Vermont is the Green Mountain State for a reason! Explore the beautiful and scenic Green Mountains of Vermont.

Date:March 17
Limit: 9 | Price: $15

 

Mt. Mansfield Day Hike *

A hike that must be taken before graduating from UVM.

Date:March 24
Limit: 9 | Price: $15

 

Burnt Rock Day Hike *

Come enjoy an early spring day hike on this classic Vermont hike!

Date:March 23
Limit: 9 | Price: $15

 

Rock Climbing & Alpine Climbing

Ice Climbing 101 *

Join Outing Club ice climbing leaders to explore the basics of ice climbing clothing, equipment, top rope belay systems axe & crampon technique and movement.

Date: Frebruary 2, 10 and 17
Limit: 6 Price: $20

Ice Climbing at Bristol Cliff **

Check out Central Vermont's finest: Bristol Cliffs. Join the Outing Club for a full day of refining your anchor construction and climbing skills! Ice 101 or similar experience is necessary.

Date: February 16 and February 18 (Presidents Day)
Limit: 9 | Price: $40

Ice Climbing Weekend ***

Come join the Outing Club's ice climbing leaders for some of the best climbing Vermont has to offer. Spend the day refining your movement and exploring some classic lines. Ice 101 or similar experience necessary.

Date: February 23 and 24
Limit: 9 | Cost: $20

Chicks with Picks *

Join Outing Club ice climbing women to explore the basics of ice climbing clothing, equipment, top rope belay systems, axe & crampon technique and movement…in an all women's group!

Date: February 17
Limit: 9 | Cost: $40

Rock 101 *

Learn the basics of equipment, belaying and technique from the Outing Club's best!

Date: April 6 and April 13
Limit: 6 | Cost: $20

Intro to Women's Rock *

An all-women's trip that will teach the basics of equipment, belaying and climbing technique. Introductory Rock 101 content will be covered.

Date: April 7
Limit: 6 | Cost: $20

Rock Climbing in New Hampshire ***

Chalk up the hands and dust off the harness. Join the OC to explore some of the Northeast's best climbing on this spring trip. Rock 101 or demonstration of equivalent skill required.

Date: April 20 and 21
Limit: 9 | Cost: $20

Rock 201 ***

Explore some of the great cliffs located in Smuggler's Notch. Rock 101 or demonstration of equivalent skill required.

Date: April 27
Limit: 9 | Cost: $20

Telemark Instruction & Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding

Learn to Telemark at MRG *

Free heel for peace… learn the telemark turn at Mad River Glen with the one and only diesel powered single chair! Price includes transportation, rental, instruction, lift ticket and lunch.

Date: February 3, 10, 24
Limit: 9 | Price: $40

Backcountry Ski Days **

The Tear Drop, those famous glades on Big Jay…explore some of the best backcountry ski spots in Vermont with the Outing Club! Intermediate to advanced skiing skills required.

Date: February 9, 16 & March 30
Limit: 6 | Price: $25

Backcountry Snowboard Days **

Strap in and explore the wild backcountry of Vermont. Intermediate to advanced riding skills required.

Date: February 17
Limit: 6 | Price: $25

Backcountry Snowboard Weekend **

Strap in and ride. Outing Club leaders will guide you to the best backcountry spots in Vermont on this powder filled weekend trip. Intermediate to advanced riders only.

Date: March 23 and 24
Limit: 6 | Price: $40

Backcountry Ski Weekend **

Spend the weekend exploring the best backcountry skiing Vermont has to offer. Intermediate to advanced skiers only.

Date: March 16 & 17
Limit: 6 | Price: $40

Ski Tuckerman's Ravine ***

An age-old tradition. Explore the classic routes around Tuckerman's Ravine. Must have intermediate or advanced skiing skills.

Date: March 30 & 31, April 13 & 14
Limit: 6 | Price: $45

Snowboard or Ski Tuckerman's Ravine ***

An age-old tradition. Explore the classic routes around Tuckerman's Ravine. Must have intermediate or advanced skiing skills.

Date: April 6 & 7
Limit: 6 | Price: $45

Cross Country Ski Days *

Explore the beauty of Vermont on a pair of cross country skis.

Date: February 17, March 16
Limit: 6 | Price: $45

Chicks on Sticks Weekend *

An all-women's chance to find the cold smoke in the chutes & Beautiful glades of Big Jay Peak! Must have intermediate to advanced skiing or riding skills..

Date: February 23 & 24, March 16 & 17
Limit: 6 | Price: $40

 

Snowshoe Hikes

Snowshoe Stowe Pinnacle **

Enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Mansfield, Camel's Hump and the rest of the Worcester Range on this great Vermont classic!

Date: February 2
Limit: 9 | Price: $20

Snowshoe for Hunger *

Contribute to the fight against hunger, enjoy the weather and check out the spectacular panorama from the peak of Mount Hunger..

Date:February 24
Limit: 9 | Price: Canned good donation

Paddling

Adirondack Canoe Weekend *

Be among the first to paddle New York's finest waters this spring.

Date:April 13 & 14, April 20 and 21
Limit: 18 (groups of 9) | Price: $35

White Water Canoe Day Trip **

Come and Canoe on some fresh white water. Location TBD. Significant experience necessary.

Date: April 21
Limit: 8 | Price: $25

Canoe and Bird Watching *

Watch the birds migrate back to good ole Vermont while paddling on some of the most pristine lakes in the Northeast.

Date: April 14, April 21
Limit: 8 | Price: $30

Special Winter Trips

Sledding Tour of VT *

A white-nuckle special on some of Vermont's best sledding hills. End your day with mountain pies and stay the night at the famous Outing Club cabin in Bolton!

Date: February 9 & 10, March 16 & 17
Limit: 9 | Price: $25

Winter Wonderland Tour *

Spend a weekend exploring the frozen beauty of Vermont in February.

Date: February 9 & 10
Limit: 9 | Price: $30

Snow Shelter Building Weekend *

Hike in and learn the art of building a bomber snow shelter!

Date: February 16 & 17
Limit: 9 | Price: $25

Backcountry Cooking *

Let us teach you great ways to dine miles away from a kitchen. Additionally, come learn about sugaring and visit Vermont Maple open houses.

Date: March 23 & 24
Limit: 9 | Price: $25

Friday Night Sledding at Mt. Philo *

Come sled by the moonlight and your headlamp on Friday night on the treasured Mt. Philo!.

Date: February 22
Limit: 9 | Price: $25

Cabin Work Weekend *

Join us at the Outing Club's beautiful Bolton Cabin for a weekend of spring cleaning, projects, porch building, mountain pies and fun!
Dates: April 6 & 7
Limit: --- | Price: FREE!

Mountain Biking 101 *

Have some of our leaders pick their favorite trails and lead you on it!.

Date: April 20, 21
Limit: 9 | Price: 15 (not including bike rental)

 

Campus Partnerships

ALANA GEAR

The ALANA G.E.A.R. program is a collaborative effort supported by the ALANA Student Center and the UVMOC. The goal of GEAR is to create a fundamental wilderness skill development, community building opportunity and bridge to the UVMOC for ALANA students.

The Greenhouse

The Outing Club has teamed up with the Greenhouse to provide an outdoors experience for Greenhouse dwellers. Residents can sign up for a weekend hike through the Wilderness Guild.

Events

Banff Film Festival

The Banff Mountain Film Festival is on the road across North America and around the world. Whether you are an experienced mountaineer or an armchair adventurer, this event is for everyone. Don't miss the excitement!

Winter Classic

Recruit your best team for the 4th Annual Winter Classic, an Outing Club tradition. This three-man race at Bolton Valley ski area consists of three legs: downhill skiing, snowshoe 5k, and cross-country skiing 5k! Everyone is welcome so grab some friends, wax up your skis, and get ready for an adventure race like no other! Sign up at the Outing Club House!