The Gnarly Factor:
*One snowflake indicates a trip geared toward all experience levels; from newcomers looking for an introduction to an activity to pros looking for a low-key jaunt to meet some new friends…
**Two snowflakes indicate a trip of moderate intensity; absolutely still open to newcomers eager to test their limits a little and built a foundation of experience, as well as those comfortable with the activity who are looking to get out of town and keep their backcountry gears well-oiled.
***Three-snowflake trips are for students who are already comfortable spending extended amounts of time outdoors, or are ready to dive into the experience head-first with the support and guidance of their fabulous Outing Club leaders.


Sunday, September 16th
FREE Day Hikes
Limit 8 each
Kicking off the regular Outing Club trip calendar with some post-OC Fest freebies!  Grab some friends to come out and get a view of the lake, the Adirondacks, and even the White Mountains of New Hampshire from…
Mt. Mansfield: The Chin***
Mt. Mansfield: The Forehead**
Camel’s Hump**
Mt. Hunger*

September 22nd & 23rd
Rock Climbing 101*
Limit 6, Saturday, $15
An introduction to basic rock climbing skills and techniques, Rock 101 is both a great way to explore this great sport and a pre-req for our overnight climbing trips.  Remember, no personal gear necessary.
Tuna, Dexter, Kai

Mt. Ellen Day Hike **
Limit 8, Sunday, $10
At 4083 feet, Mt. Ellen is tied with Camel’s Hump for the third highest mountain in the state.  Come experience a lesser-known of one of our highest peaks for the day.
Tiffany, Charlie, Val

Back in the ‘Daks**
Limit 6, $25
Starting at the Adirondack Loj past Keene Valley, this backpacking trip will pick a loop that allows for one or two great summits in a short trip.  Be prepared for distant Camel’s Hump and Mansfield to make up your skyline from one of the High Peaks.
Ben Wilcox, Tyler, Bret

Waterfall Tour of Vermont*
Limit 8, $20
Spend the weekend hunting down the most ideal and picturesque waterfalls in the Green Mountain State! Trip will include SWIMMING and casual hiking!
Bradford, Colin Lucas, Elise

Camel’s Hump Sunrise Hike**
Limit 8, Saturday, $10
From one of our favorite mountains with views of two neighboring state’s mountain ranges, this will be a sunrise like none other
Carrie, Heady Eric, Jason Gold

Wednesday, September 26th
Full Moon Hike to Snake Mountain*
Limit 9, $10
A casual but brisk hike after dinner and before bedtime, this experience promises to be a great way to break up your week and get in touch with your inner werewolf.
Tyler, Steph, Elise

September 29th & 30th
Camel’s Hump Sunset Hike**
Limit 8, Saturday, $10
If the sunsets from Burlington’s waterfront can be beat anywhere on Earth, it’s from Camel’s Hump.  Hike up here to see the colors and the Adirondack skyline reflected in distant Lake Champlain.
Stacy, Dan, Roo

Rock Climbing 101*
Limit 6, Saturday, $15
An introduction to basic rock climbing skills and techniques, Rock 101 is both a great way to explore this great sport and a pre-req for our overnight climbing trips.  Remember, no personal gear necessary.
Tosi, Rusty, Colin Regan

Women’s Rock 101*
Limit 6, Sunday, $15
An all-ladies opportunity to get an introduction to basic rock climbing skills and techniques.  Rock 101 is both a great way to explore this sport and a pre-req for our overnight climbing trips.  Remember, no personal gear necessary.
Nate, Betsey

Canoeing Weekend in the ‘Daks *
Limit 9, $25
Our fall schedule would be incomplete without an exploration of some of the Adirondack’s numerous lakes.  Come out this weekend for a paddle around New York’s Saranac Lakes.
Bauer, Kae, Gridlock

Backpacking Maine’s Mahoosuc Range***
 Limit 9, $25
Catch the beginning of the Northeast fall foliage on this weekend’s trip to the Mahoosuc Notch.
Tuna, Brie, Jimmy


October 6th & 7th
Hikes for Hunger
Limit 9 each, Saturday, By Donation of non-perishable food item
Bring a non-perishable food item and your parents along with you to homecoming weekend!  All donations will be given to the local food shelter.  Pre sign-up necessary.
Mt. Mansfield**
Colin Lucas, Brie, Jill
Mt. Philo*
Ben Wilcox, Steph, Sarah Hogan

Sea Kayaking on Lake Champlain*
Limit 9, Sunday, $30
Another great daytime opportunity to see Burlington and the Greens from a new perspective; on the water.
Krysta, Liz Locke, Dan Golden

Canoeing on the Green River Reservoir*
Limit 9, Sunday, $15
Paddle the waters of the Green River Reservoir and take in the view from a canoe.
Steveo, Liz Crawford

Hiking and Yoga*
Limit 9, $15
Work up a sweat and relax your mind in the peace of the mountains.  Enjoy an overnight at the Outing Club cabin in Bolton.
Betsy, Tiffany, Cory Paradise

ADK Canoeing**
Limit 9, $30
Our fall schedule would be incomplete without an exploration of some of the Adirondack’s numerous lakes.  Come explore a portion of the Seven Carries.
Jake, Sarah Woodward, Rachel

October 13th & 14th
Michelle Gardner-Quinn Memorial Day Hike**
Limit 8, Saturday, $1O
Come hike Mt. Hunger in an experience honoring Michelle Gardner-Quinn and her appreciation of the inextricable fates of humanity and the environment.  All proceeds will be donated to Michelle’s Earth Foundation.  Representatives from supportive groups from campus will be accompanying trips.
Bradford, Carrie, Seth

Jay Peak Day Hike***
Limit 8, Sunday, $10
So close to Canada you can almost touch it!  Jay Peak is the last significant peak north-bound Long Trail through-hikers will summit before they reach the border…and it’s the first for south-bounders.
Betsy, Bauer, Bret

Rock Climbing 201**
Limit 6, $15
Come have a great time on the slabs of Vermont and gain some extra skills in learning how to build a top-rope anchor!
Tosi, Kevin, Basil

White Mountain Rock Climbing**
Limit 6, $30
Your leaders will have planned a phenomenal weekend of climbing in our neighboring state’s signature mountain range.  Rock 101 or some previous climbing experience necessary.
Nate, Colin Regan, Kai

Monroe Skyline Trade-off**
Limit 16, $20
Two separate groups will have the pleasure of traversing the Long Trail’s own Monroe skyline this weekend, one north-bound and one south-bound.  Staying in separate shelters and crossing paths between Mt. Abe and Mt. Ellen, they’ll end up trading vans before heading back to campus
Stacy, Heady Eric, Cory Albert
Steveo, Francis, Gridlock

October 20th & 21st
Mt. Belvedere**
Limit 8, Saturday, $10
Another beauty of the many summits you’ll have the chance to reach after some time on the Green Mountain Club’s Long Trail.
Kelly, Ben Wilcox, Jacob

Canoe the Missisquoi*
Limit 9, Sunday, $15
Hope on one of your last opportunities to get on the water before the season gets too cold and soak up the experience of being in the thick of the autumn colors.
Stacy, Cory Albert, Rachel

Climbing in the ‘Daks**
Limit 6, $30
Explore New York's biggest playground as the experienced leaders of the OC take you out on the classic Dak's!  Rock 101 or some previous climbing experience necessary.
Meltzer, Rusty, Kevin

Friday, October 26th
Full Moon Hikes
Limit 9 each, $10
A casual but brisk hike after dinner and before bedtime, this experience promises to be a great way to break up your week and get in touch with your inner werewolf.
Mt. Hunger**
Colin Lucas, Erin, Roo
& Mt. Philo*
Brad Little, Jill, Val

October 27th & 28th
Rock Climbing 101*
Limit 6, Saturday, $15
An introduction to basic rock climbing skills and techniques, Rock 101 is both a great way to explore this great sport and a pre-req for our overnight climbing trips.  Remember, no personal gear necessary.
SMACees

Trail Work on the Catamount Cross-Country Ski Trail*
Limit 9, Saturday, FREE!!
Another chance to grab your work gear and get some fresh air and a free meal for the day.  This day will be spent with Catamount Trail crew leaders clearing brush and doing other trail maintenance to prepare this phenomenal ski trail for the upcoming season.
Colin Lucas, Francis, Chris

Day Hike to Mt. Abe*
Limit 8, Sunday, $10
Enjoy a beautiful hike on part of the Monroe Skyline with a rewarding destination for the day.
WFR needed!!!, Jacob, Cory Paradise

Hiking for Eco-Literacy*
Limit 8, $20
A HEL of a good time.  Take some time to slow down and enjoy the environment around you on this interactive naturalist trip led by OC leaders who are students in the School of
Natural Resources.  Participants will enjoy hiking in Smugglers Notch
and experiencing the natural history and ecology of the region with a
crash course in Leave No Trace and backpacking basics.  Trip is
intended for students with a curiosity for the environment but no
previous knowledge or skills necessary.
Mick, Krysta

Backpacking in the Presidentials***
Limit 9, $25
Hike some of the highest peaks in the Northeast with the UVMOC!  Hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire offers a comparative perspective to hiking in the wilderness of Vermont.
Bradford, Liz Locke, Rachel

Cabin Work Weekend*
No limit, FREE!!
The Outing Club cabin in Bolton gets a lot of use throughout the year as a crash pad for local weekend trips, a resort center for campus groups, and a training center for TREK leaders.  On it’s days off, it needs a little TLC.  Hop on the wagon and grab your workin’ pants for a weekend of free food and home improvement.
Ben Wilcox, Gridlock, Brie

November 3rd & 4th
Mt. Madonna Day Hike*
Limit 8, Saturday, $10
Enjoy a beautiful, brisk hike on the Long Trail in the early winter season.
WFR Needed!!!, Gridlock, Ashley

Rock Climbing 101*
Limit 6, Sunday, $15
An introduction to basic rock climbing skills and techniques, Rock 101 is both a great way to explore this great sport and a pre-req for our overnight climbing trips.  Remember, no personal gear necessary.
SMACees

Climbing and Yoga*
Limit 9, $20
Work your way up a couple cracks and relax your mind in the peace of the mountains.  Enjoy an overnight at the Outing Club cabin in Bolton.
Betsy, Dexter, Kae

Adirondack Adventure***
Limit 6, $25
Starting at the Adirondack Loj past Keene Valley, this backpacking trip will pick a loop that allows for one or two great summits in a short trip.  Be prepared for distant Camel’s Hump and Mansfield to make up your skyline from one of the High Peaks.
Mick, Sarah Woodward, Jason Gold

November 10th & 11th
Day hike to Sterling Pond**
Limit 8, Saturday, $10
A beautiful view of Mt. Mansfield from the north, Sterling Pond in the fall is a destination not to miss.
Steveo, Sarah Woodward, Elise

Stowe Pinnacle Day Hike*
Limit 8, Sunday, $10
Focus on a view of Vermont countryside and Lake Champlain just south of Burlington for the day.
Georgia, Chris, Liz Crawford

Backpacking in the White Mountains**
Limit 8, $25
This is your last chance of the year to get to know the White Mountains in the beginning of their prime season; snowtime.
Kelly, Charlie, Sophie

Intro to Backcountry Cooking*
Limit 8, $15
Never gripe about trail food again!  OC leaders/pro chefs will show you how to eat like a king in the backcountry for a weekend.
Krysta, Bauer, Val

November 17th to 25th  Thanksgiving Break
Enjoy good family and good food!
Saturday, November 24th
-Full Moon: take yourself out for a night hike!

December 1st & 2nd
Burnt Rock Day Hike**
Limit 8, Saturday, $10
As classes wrap up and we prep for finals, this is a great day to get out on the trail again and decompress.
Georgia, Rick, Kae

Mt. Colden Weekend Backpacking*
Limit 8, $15
Hit the LT one last time before hitting the road home for winter break!
Rusty, Elise, Ashley

Intro to Winter Camping Skills at Stratton Pond**
Limit 8, $15
Snow and ice add a new dynamic to backpacking and camping; come out with some experienced OC leaders to learn not only how to deal with those elements, but how to work them into a blast of a weekend outside.
Brad Little, Ben Wilcox, Kae