These Trip types camp in the outdoors, and can be a great introduction to sleeping outside. Participants can expect to sleep under a group tarp, use primitive bathroom facilities (outhouses or Backwoods Bathrooms), filter fresh water from natural sources, and have no access to electricity.

Chill Hiking
These hiking trips offer a more relaxed opportunity to explore the beautiful New England outdoors on foot. Trips hike on the DOC-maintained trail system for between 2-5 miles each day with leisurely/little to no elevation gain. This trip is approximately 3-5 hours of hiking each day, and trips hike campsite to campsite with their framepacks on. 
Experience Needed: None.
Facilities: Tarps, Outhouses,  Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: 2-5 Miles of walking on mixed terrain with packs weighing 30-35 pounds.

Moderate Hiking
These hiking trips are a moderate hiking trip option. Each day involves between 5-10 miles of hiking on moderate terrain (elevation gains between 500-2000ft). This trip is approximately 6 hours of hiking each day, and trips hike campsite to campsite with their framepacks on.
Experience Needed: None.
Facilities: Tarps, Outhouses,  Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: 5-10 Miles of walking on mixed terrain with packs weighing 30-35 pounds.

Strenuous Hiking
These hiking trips offer a rigorous challenge to those who are excited to go on longer hikes. Each day involves  8-12 miles of hiking on strenuous terrain, much of it above treeline (elevation gains between 2000-5000ft/day). This trip is approximately 6-9 hours of moderate to strenuous hiking each day, and trips hike campsite to campsite with their framepacks on. 
Experience Needed: Hiking experience preferred.
Facilities: Tarps, Outhouses,  Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: 8-12 Miles of walking on mixed terrain with packs weighing 30-35 pounds.

Intense Hiking
These hiking trips offer an extreme challenge to those who are excited to go on longer hikes. Each day involves 10-14 miles of hiking on strenuous terrain, much of it above treeline (elevation gains between 3000-6000ft/day). This trip is approximately 6-10 hours of moderate to strenuous hiking each day, and trips hike campsite to campsite with their framepacks on. 
Experience Needed: Hiking experience strongly preferred.
Facilities: Tarps, Outhouses,  Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: 10-14 Miles of walking on mixed terrain with packs weighing 30-35 pounds.

Canoeing
Canoeing trips involve one short day of 2-3 hours and one longer day of 5-7 hours of paddling on gorgeous flatwater rivers in the Second College Grant or waters local to campus. This trip offers opportunities to bond with fellow trippees on and off the water! The majority of your day is spent being active moving down the river. 
Experience Needed: Some experience canoeing preferred, but not required.
Facilities: Tarps, Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: Ability to sit upright in a canoe and paddle for several hours a day. Canoeing trippees must be comfortable in their swimming ability. 

Kayaking
Flatwater Kayaking Trips provide a time to enjoy paddling kayaks along the tranquil Connecticut River. You will get to see the scenic Upper Valley and learn basic kayaking skills. You will be paddling up to 15 miles per day (up to 6 hours on the water). 
Experience Needed: Some experience preferred, not required.
Facilities: Tarps, Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: Ability to sit upright in a kayak and paddle for several hours a day. Kayaking trippees must be comfortable in their swimming ability. 

Paddleboarding
Paddleboarding trips are similar to flatwater kayaking trips but more leisurely – you will spend a few days out on and around the Connecticut river paddling and camping. These trips allow for unstructured time to bond with your trip and to explore the natural areas around Dartmouth. 
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Cabins/Tarps, Outhouses/Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: Ability to paddle for several hours a day. Paddleboarding trippees must be comfortable in their swimming ability. 

Trail Running 
Pitching camp near one of the many fantastic trailheads in the Upper Valley/Northeast Kingdom, this trip will get to explore trail running routes central to the area. All experience levels and speeds welcome! You will have a lot of free time to explore the area, chef up some yummy post run fuel, and enjoy the trail community. 
Experience Needed: None, Enthusiasm about running is preferred. 
Facilities: Tarps, Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: ~5-10 miles of running (need not be fast), with breaks 

Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking trips take advantage of trails near campus to explore the area by bike. This is an exhilarating sport but very self-paced. Mountain biking programming is led by experienced student volunteers, so there’s no need to be familiar with the sport.  If you are an avid mountain biker, we encourage you to branch out– there are so many fun things to learn on trips! Each day is a mix of instruction from student leaders, practice, and time to bond with fellow trippees. 
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Tarps, Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: Ability to ride a bike for 1-2 hours, hike for 1-2 miles per day on mixed terrain.

Climb and Camp
Climb and Camp trips offer the opportunity for trips to try out rock climbing. These trips will spend one day climbing outside under the supervision of trained climbing instructors. Climbing programming is led by experienced student volunteers, so there’s no need to be familiar with the sport. The remainder of your time will be unstructured, giving you the chance to explore the beautiful Sunapee State Park area and bond with your fellow trippees. 
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Tarps, Outhouses.
Physical Requirements: Comfort with heights, ability to consistently maintain a firm grasp on rope and wear a harness around hips.

Climb and Hike
Climb and Hike trips offer the opportunity for trips to try out both backpacking and rock climbing. The first day is spent climbing outside under the supervision of trained climbing instructors. Climbing programming is led by experienced student volunteers, so there’s no need to be familiar with the sport. The second part of this trip involved a Moderate Hiking-level backpacking route. The majority of both days is spent being active, either hiking or climbing, with unstructured time to bond with fellow trippees at night. This trip is ideal for experienced hikers who wish to be introduced to the world of rock climbing.
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Tarps, Outhouses/Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: 7-10 miles of hiking per day with packs weighing 30-35 pounds, comfort with heights, ability to consistently maintain a firm grasp on rope and wear a harness around hips.

Hike and Yoga
Hike and Yoga trips offer the opportunity to experience the beautiful New England forest with a small programming focus on yoga and reflection. Both days involve hiking 2-6 miles with moderate elevation gain. Your hikes will either commence or end with a yoga class led by professional instructors or a more informal reflection and yoga practice led by your Trip Leaders. 
Experience Needed: None required
Facilities: Tarps, Outhouses
Physical Requirements: 2-6 Miles of walking on mixed terrain with packs.

Orienteering 
Ever wanted to do the Barkley Marathons? This could be for you! Orienteering is a sport where participants navigate the wilderness with nothing but a map and compass to find their way to various checkpoints. This fun outdoor activity combines technical skill with exploration and adventure! You will learn how to use a topographical map and other orienteering skills. The remainder of your time will be unstructured, giving you the chance to hang out and bond with your fellow trippees. 
Experience Needed: None.
Facilities: Tarps, Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: 5-10 Miles of walking on mixed terrain with daypacks.

Timbersports
This trip will take trippees to Oak Hill to learn the ins and outs of the timber team! Axe-throwing, wood-chopping, tree climbing, and everything else it takes to be a woodsperson! This trip can be as strenuous (or not!) as the group would like and involves a variety of activities, as well as moderate hiking.
Experience Needed: None 
Facilities: Tarps, Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: Ability to hike 1-2 miles per day over challenging terrain. Comfort and confidence handling sharp objects.

Organic Farming
Organic Farming spends two days at the Dartmouth Organic Farm working alongside a farmer and learning the basics of farm maintenance, helping out with tasks, and assisting in various projects. This trip is not all labor – you’ll have plenty of time to spend together as a trip bonding, taking optional day hikes and eating delicious food you contributed to.
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Tarps, Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: Ability to hike for 1-2 miles per day on mixed terrain, work with your hands.

Farm Hopping
Farm Hopping spends two days at different local farms working alongside farmers and learning the basics of farm maintenance, helping out with tasks, and assisting in various projects. This trip is not all labor – you’ll have plenty of time to spend together as a trip bonding, taking optional day hikes and eating delicious food you contributed to.
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Tarps, Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: Ability to hike for 1-2 miles per day on mixed terrain, work with your hands.

Outdoor Stewardship and Trailwork
Focused on bringing awareness of the outdoors, this trip will involve two days of learning about and preserving the natural beauty of New England and the trail systems that Dartmouth helps maintain. This is an incredible opportunity to form a close connection to the natural resources of the area.
Experience Needed: None.
Facilities: Tarps, Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water).
Physical Requirements: Ability to hike for 4-6 miles per day on mixed terrain, work with your hands in strenuous activities.

Survivor and Wilderness Survival Skills
Want to live out your dream of being on Survivor? The first day of this trip will be spent learning wilderness survival skills such as fire building, water purification, building shelter, knots, and navigation. On the second day, you will participate in a day of Survivor-inspired challenges, either breaking into teams or competing against another trip. You will also have unstructured time, giving you the chance to hang out and bond with fellow trippees. 
Experience Needed: None.
Facilities: Tarps and Backwoods Bathrooms (no running water) 
Physical Requirements: Ability to walk 4-6 miles per day on mixed terrain.

These Trip types are based in cabins or bunkhouses owned by Dartmouth (or a partner organization) across New Hampshire. The facilities in each cabin vary, and unless otherwise noted, participants can expect to sleep indoors in shared bunk rooms, use out-house style toilets, and have no access to electricity or running water.

Cabin Camping
Cabin Camping trips offer the opportunity to experience beautiful New England nature in a Dartmouth-owned cabin with generations of history. You will hike a short distance (30-45 minutes or less) to your cabin. This trip is largely unstructured, with plenty of time for playing lawn games, doing crafts, going on optional day hikes, or relaxing with fellow trippees!
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Cabins, Outhouses
Physical Requirements: 1-2 Miles walking per day on gentle to mixed terrain.

Cabin Camping and Cooking
In addition to the unstructured time of a general cabin camping trip, this trip involves access to a large kitchen and the option to plan your own meals and recipes (alongside your leaders and fellow trippees!) No need to be a professional chef, but comfort in the kitchen and a collaborative spirit are recommended. There will also be plenty of time for optional day hikes or other activities!
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Cabins, Flush Toilets
Physical Requirements: ~.5 Miles of walking on gentle terrain.

Cabin Camping and Meditation
In addition to the unstructured time of a general Cabin Camping trip, this trip involves a half-day of meditation and mindfulness instruction. Don't worry if you have no experience related to mediation/mindfulness. While you should be excited about getting involved in this subject with fellow trippees, the majority will be spent at your leisure. There will also be plenty of time for optional day hikes or other activities!
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Cabins, Outhouses
Physical Requirements: 1-2 Miles of walking on gentle to mixed terrain.

Cabin Camping and Yoga
In addition to the unstructured time of a general Cabin Camping trip, this trip has specific programming, including outside instruction in yoga. Yoga classes led by professional instructors will take up a small portion of your trip, leaving your group with time to spend at your leisure. There will also be plenty of time for optional day hikes or other activities!
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Cabins, Outhouses
Physical Requirements: 1-2 Miles of walking on gentle to mixed terrain, ability to participate in introductory yoga.

Cabin Camping and Art
In addition to the unstructured time of a general Cabin Camping trip, this trip will be given materials to engage in art activities. These include photography (cameras provided by FYTs as necessary), drawing, literature, etc. You will have the freedom to focus on whatever art form you like best. There will also be plenty of time for optional day hikes or other activities!
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Cabins, Outhouses
Physical Requirements: 1-2 Miles of walking on gentle to mixed terrain.

Cabin Camping and Lake
In addition to the unstructured time and resources of an ordinary cabin camping trip, you have access to a lake! You may have access to canoes, paddleboards, a swim dock, and/or a beach area. Trippees for this type of cabin camping must be comfortable in their swimming abilities. There will also be plenty of time for optional day hikes or other activities!
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Cabins, Outhouses
Physical Requirements: 1-2 Miles of walking on gentle to mixed terrain. Cabin Camping and Lake trippees must be comfortable in their swimming ability.

Cabin Camping and Jamming
In addition to the unstructured time and resources of an ordinary cabin camping trip, this trip is designed to provide you time to make some music. Feel free to bring along an instrument to jam along! There will also be plenty of time for optional day hikes or other activities!
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Cabins, Outhouses
Physical Requirements: 1-2 Miles of walking on gentle to mixed terrain, flexible.

Note: Depending on the location of each particular Cabin Camping trip, the distance to the cabin and the specific facilities may vary. If you have concerns, please contact us directly or note this on your registration form, and we’ll work with you to ensure your needs are met!

Strenuous Day-Hiking
Strenuous Day-Hiking trips stays at a cabin at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge, and spends their days hiking, while returning to the comfort of their cabin in the evening. You can expect between 6-8 hours of hiking daily, covering 6-10 miles with 1500-3000 ft of elevation gain.
Experience Needed: Hiking experience preferred
Facilities: Cabins with flush toilets and electricity (but no WiFi or service available).
Physical Requirements: 6-10 Miles of walking on mixed terrain with significant elevation gain (1500-3000 feet)

Frisbee and Field Day
The Frisbee and Field-Day trip will spend time outside hanging out and playing games and ultimate frisbee. This trip is go-at-your-own-pace, whether it’s lying in a hammock or playing a pickup game of ultimate frisbee. You will have access to a field, frisbees, and other games such as corn hole, can jam, and spikeball. Your cabin will be located at Camp Moosilauke, where you’ll have the opportunity to bond with several other trip groups staying in neighboring cabins. 
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Cabins, flush toilets
Physical Requirements: Programming is themed around field-day activities, but is entirely self-paced. 

Fly Fishing
Fishing Trips offer the opportunity to explore the Second College Grant or waters local to campus. Both days are spent on the water with some outside instruction, fishing with single hook lures or fly fishing. This trip offers lots of opportunities to bond with fellow trippees as well as spend some significant time on the water. 
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Cabins/Tarps, Outhouses
Physical Requirements: 1-2 Miles of walking on gentle to mixed terrain. Swimming ability required.

Nature Exploration and Ecology
Nature Exploration and Ecology is a great way to observe and familiarize yourself with the natural flora and fauna of New England. The first day is unstructured, allowing time for optional day hikes, to swim/canoe, and bond. On the second day, led by a professor and/or grad student, you will observe and participate in ecological field research at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest. 
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Cabins, flush toilets
Physical Requirements: Ability to hike for 1-2 miles per day on mixed terrain.

These Trip types are based on or around Dartmouth’s campus. Participants can expect to sleep in their residence halls with a home base to socialize during the day. 

All First-Year Trips are brought to a Lodge facility with several other Trip groups on the third and final night of their Trip for closing programming and Trips traditions. Participants on On-Campus Trips have the option to return to campus to sleep after evening programming if they would like, or they may sleep at the Lodge with other Trips. 

Chill Day-Hiking
Day Hiking gives trips the opportunity to explore hikes around the Upper Valley while returning to campus in the evening. You will spend two days hiking in two different locations (3-4 hours daily, or 3-5 miles with little to no elevation gain), returning to Hanover in the afternoon/evening. Day Hiking gives participants the opportunity to build physical and spiritual connections to the natural places around Dartmouth's campus. 
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Residence Halls/on-campus cabins with flush toilets and electricity.
Physical Requirements: 3-5 miles of walking on unpaved trails with little to no elevation gain.

Day Paddling
Day Paddling gives trips the opportunity to try out canoeing, kayaking, and/or paddleboarding while returning to campus in the evening. You will spend two days paddling on the waters of the Connecticut and other local bodies of water. Depending on group preference, this trip ranges from chill to action packed with paddling anywhere from 2-8 hours per day. You will also have unstructured time, giving you the change to hang out and bond with your fellow trippees. 
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Residence Halls/on-campus cabins with flush toilets and electricity.
Physical Requirements: Ability to sit upright in a kayak/canoe/paddleboard and paddle for several hours a day. Swimming ability required.

Performing Arts 
Explore performing arts at Dartmouth by engaging in activities at and around the Dartmouth Hopkins Center for the Arts! In addition to learning about performing arts, you will be encouraged to create and practice your own performance(s) in music, dance, improv, plays, etc. You will also have unstructured time, giving you the chance to bond with your fellow trippees. 
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Residence Halls/on-campus cabins with flush toilets and electricity.
Physical Requirements: ~1 mile walking per day on paved terrain (flexible)

Clay, Clasps, and Collage
Explore a variety of different student arts spaces and studios on campus, including the book arts studio, jewelry studio, wood shop, maker space, and more. With the help of professional instructors at these spaces, you will engage in arts orientations and activities with fellow trippees. You will also have unstructured time, giving you the chance to bond with your trippees. 
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Residence Halls/on-campus cabins with flush toilets and electricity.
Physical Requirements: Ability to walk 1-2 miles per day on gentle to mixed terrain

Museum Exploration
Museum Exploration is a fantastic opportunity to explore some of the cultural resources near to Dartmouth. These trips will spend part of their day exploring and collaborating with local museums near Hanover. Much of the rest of the time will be unprogrammed and offer ample time to bond with your Trip and do activities at your leisure! This is a laid-back and interesting way to get to know the spaces around Hanover and each other. 
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Residence Halls/on-campus cabins with flush toilets and electricity.
Physical Requirements: ~1 mile of traveling on pavement per day, flexible.

Social Impact
This trip partners with the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact (DCSI) to explore the community resources and organizations of the Upper Valley. The first day is spent exploring the Storrs Pond Recreational Area (easy hiking with moderate elevation gain). On the second day, trips participate in a local service project guided by a DCSI staff member. This trip offers lots of opportunities to bond with fellow trippees, as well as be active in the community. 
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Residence Halls/on-campus cabins with flush toilets and electricity.
Physical Requirements: Ability to walk 1-2 miles per day on gentle to mixed terrain.

Cooking and Baking 
A chance to practice your cooking/baking skills! Trips will be given access to an on-campus kitchen and ingredients to chef it up. No need to be a professional chef, but a collaborative spirit is recommended. You will also have unstructured time, giving you the chance to bond with your fellow trippees.
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Residence Halls/on-campus cabins with flush toilets and electricity.
Physical Requirements: ~1 mile walking per day on paved terrain (flexible)

Sustainability
This trip gives students the opportunity to learn more about sustainability on and around campus! In collaboration with the Sustainability Office, you will engage in a variety of activities centered around Dartmouth’s mission to address climate change through hands-on projects and community building. You will also have unstructured time, giving you the chance to hang out and bond with your fellow trippees. 
Experience Needed: None
Facilities: Residence Halls/on-campus cabins with flush toilets and electricity.
Physical Requirements: ~1 mile walking per day on paved terrain (flexible)