Dartmouth Climbing Gym
$300/yr campus life
Free 23-foot tall bouldering wall in Maxwell Dormitory basement for all skill levels. Sign up required via Trailhead.
Open Sun-Fri 8-11am & 4-10pm, Sat 4-10pm; reserve time slots via Trailhead
Planning an adventure?
Whether you're planning a weekend in the White Mountains, need gear for spring break, or just want to try something new outside — the DOC (Dartmouth Outing Club) has you covered. Free gear, cheap cabins, and trip options that would cost hundreds anywhere else.
What you'll find here
- DOC Cabin Rentals — 18 cabins across New Hampshire. Free for undergrads at Grant cabins, $0-40/night elsewhere. Hotels charge $200+.
- Outdoor Gear Rentals — Tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, snowshoes, skis. Borrow it all for free or cheap.
- Ledyard Canoe Club — Free kayak and canoe access on the Connecticut River. Equipment and instruction included.
- DOC Trips — Organized adventures with experienced leaders. Hiking, camping, climbing, skiing. Transportation and gear included.
- Climbing Wall — Indoor climbing at Alumni Gym. Open hours and classes available.
Your resources (5)
Dartmouth Outdoor Rentals
$100/yr outdoor
Free rental of camping, hiking, and outdoor gear including tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, and winter equipment for all four seasons.
Free for all Dartmouth community with ID; one-week rental periods
DOC Gear Rental & Term Trips
$200/yr outdoor
Free outdoor gear rental from Robinson Hall for all students (bring your Dartmouth ID), plus free term-time DOC trips — day hikes, paddling, climbing — through the Trailhead sign-up. Multi-day break trips are subsidized (reduced cost), not fully free.
Gear rental is officially free for all students. Term trips are free; break trips are subsidized. The separate DOC First-Year Trips pre-orientation program charges a fee (waived up to 100% for aid recipients) and is not part of this listing.
DOC Grant Cabins (Free for Undergrads)
$150/yr outdoor
Free overnight stays in DOC cabins at the Second College Grant for Dartmouth undergraduates. (Other DOC cabins near Hanover are paid rentals, $40–$250/night, and are not part of this free listing.)
Grant cabins are free for Dartmouth undergrads — reserve through DOC Outdoor Programs. Hanover-area cabins ($40–$250/night) and non-undergrad rates are paid and excluded from the free offering.
Ledyard Canoe Club
$80/yr outdoor
Canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals on the Connecticut River. Free summer rentals for students; memberships available.
Free summer rentals for students in 2024; membership entitles holders to two free kayaks per day