SPRING SEMESTER TRIPS - REGISTRATION OPENS TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE
Winter Trips
Snowshoeing - Similar to our hiking trips, we strap on snowshoes and hit the trail, but usually head to a higher elevation destination like the DAR state forest for the best snow conditions. These trips are commonly 11am-3/4pm. Equipment provided/free
Ice Skating - In the winter months we run several trips to a local indoor ice rink in Greenfield, MA. Admission is provided and we have skates to loan! Typically a 3 hour round trip on weekends. free
Downhill Ski/Snowboard - In the winter we often host a couple downhill ski/snowboard trips usually to Berkshire East ski area, which is about 45 minutes from campus. This is commonly on a weekday evening as the rates are more affordable. Tickets are discounted and rentals are reasonable. Prices vary each year so look for that info. Cost tbd
Camping & Backpacking
- Friday April 10-11 Macleish camping overnight (Friday afternoon departure return late saturday morning) - Register Here
Rock Climbing - Rock climbing is very popular at Smith. We host regular climbing instruction indoors at our wall but also several levels of outdoor climbing trips. These tend to be all-day weekend outings. Chapel ledge is the most beginner friendly top-rope trip. Rose Ledge is more of an intermediate top-rope trip. Sunbowl and Farley Ledges are good local lead climbing destinations. These are more intermediate to advanced trips and require prior belay certification at our wall to join. free
- April 18 Chapel Ledge rock climbing 9-4/5pm (top rope-beginners welcome) - Register Here
- April 19 Farley Ledge Lead climbing trip 8-4pm (intermediate/advanced) *must belay certified and comfortable climbing at an intermediate level - Register Here
Hiking - Fall and Spring we lead a handful of great day hiking trips usually along the Holyoke range. Some of our favorites are Goat peak viewing tower to see the annual hawk migration and several hikes around Mt Holyoke and Mt Norwottuck. These are beginner friendly hikes and an awesome way to get some fresh air and exercise outside and make some friends! These trips are commonly 11am-3pm free
