The Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) was originally formed in 1909 to “stimulate interest in out-of-door winter sports”. The purpose of the Dartmouth Outing Club shall be to further, through camaraderie in the out-of-doors of a diverse and inclusive membership, the educational objectives of Dartmouth College and its principle of community, by stimulating an appreciation of nature and environmental stewardship, a knowledge of the fundamental crafts of outdoor living, the creative use of leisure time, and above all, the development of such personal traits as initiative, integrity, tolerance, self-reliance, and leadership.

Today, the DOC has over 50% of Dartmouth students participate in its activities (about a quarter of the College’s student population), and about as many non-student members, making it (to our knowledge) the largest collegiate outing club in the nation (as well as the first). The DOC organizes trips in the outdoors, provides outdoor leader and medical/safety education, and plays an active role in stewardship of the environment through the Organic Farm Club and its close relationship with Sustainable Dartmouth.

In addition to the many trip-based sub-clubs, the DOC also houses DIJE and a Risk Management Division (both student run) that works to make the DOC a safer and more inclusive space.

As a student at Dartmouth College, your opportunities for engagement with the Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) are limitless!  Get involved:

• Go on a trip! 
• See all DOC Clubs
• Get funding
• Follow us @DartmouthOutingClub

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Learn more about the DOC:

• DOC Leadership
• DOC History