Clark University Outing Club

Even as upwards of 150 people stopped by to enjoy our annual end of the year marshmallow roast on the final day of the spring semester, plans were already well underway for a plethora of new and exciting events coming this fall. You can get a sneak peek of them on our upcoming events page, or check out the recap of our marshmallow roast on our past events page. And as our newly elected executive board members take office, we'll be giving our tearful goodbyes to Elizabeth and Dan who are graduating this year, and wishing Amanda well as she travels halfway 'round the world to study abroad. (5/12/07)

"Yep, it was fun."
So says Amanda, when asked about last Saturday's whitewater kayaking adventure on the Deerfield River in northern, MA. Dig a little deeper and you'll find that our trio of whitewater paddlers had a lot more than just a little fun on our club's first ever whitewater kayaking trip. Rest assured it won't be our last! (5/11/07)

A whopping amount of snow greeted our unsuspecting quartet who tried to go cross country skiing last weekend in New Hampshire's Franconia Notch, only to find themselves mired waist deep in the white stuff! They had an awesome adventure alright, but next time, dear friends, they'll be packing the snowshoes. (2/22/07)

We had lots of fun cooking it . . . and plenty of help eating it!

Our first ever pasta dinner buffet Thursday night in Dana Commons was a huge success. With over 50 people in attendance, our dedicated kitchen crew rose to the challenge and made sure nobody left the event hungry. Aside from the pasta (and of course, Willa's famous garlic bread), highlights of the evening included music and slides from past Outing Club events, Amanda's adrenaline-packed kayaking video, lots of schmoozing, and a down-to-earth good time for all. What better way to wrap up a busy fall semester! (12/9/06)

We're simply irresistible

Well over 100 students just couldn't resist stopping by the Outing Club table at Wednesday's Student Activities Fair. We really enjoyed meeting all of you and with the five pages of new names we've added to our mailing list, we're looking forward to a full season of fall adventures. Whether you're interested in summiting the White Mountains of New Hampshire, backpacking through New England, whitewater adventures, or simply spending an hour or two exploring the green spaces of central Massachusetts, the Outing Club is your place to be. (9/7/06)

Reality Check

Ten Outing Club members spent the weekend of April 8-9 at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton completing a 2-day SOLO Wilderness First Aid certification course. Our training was augmented by a real life emergency when a vistor to the Chasm injured her leg on a rock ledge. Several course participants tended to the patient while waiting for rescue personnel, and others helped them carry her through the chasm's boulder field to an ambulance. (4/9/06)

Thanks to volunteers from the Outing Club, WaterWatch, the Columbus Park Neighborhood Association, and Tatnuck Brook Watershed Association, Coes Reservoir was "relieved" of tons of debris on Saturday. Among the items we hauled out were a plastic wading pool, the tub of a washing machine, many dozens of tires, and countless bottles and cans. If you missed this clean-up, watch for more volunteer opportunities on Just Do It Day (Sat. April 1st) and during the citywide Earth Day cleanup on Sat. April 29th.
(3/20/06)

Did you know that Outing Club Officer-at-Large Amanda Lee won the prestigious and highly acclaimed Best New Group Member award at this year's annual Student Council awards ceremony? Amanda's reaction was one of bewilderment: "There was a ceremony?? I got an award??" Well, maybe it's not quite a Nobel Prize Amanda, but we're still very proud of you. (4/23/06)

Low tide at Coes Reservoir
The water level of Worcester's Coes Reservoir has been lowered by 5 feet to facilitate reconstruction of the dam at the reservoir's southern end. We were canoeing there on Oct. 5th and hiked the shorline on Dec. 11th, and it will be the site of our big kickoff event next fall. Click here for more details and photos of the Coes Reservoir project. (3/11/06)

If you haven't been reading STIR Magazine then you've been missing great features such as our own Amanda Lee relating her month-long Alaska wilderness adventure last summer. You're in luck though, because STIR has allowed us to repost Amanda's tale right here on our web site. (3/20/06)

Next stop: Olympic Gold

Outing Club members (L-R) Micah Veilleux '06, Rachel Chock '07, Amanda Lee '09, and Clark groundskeeper / Arboretum Steward Jim Ekins display their winning medals at Saturday's Great Quinsig Canoe and Kayak Race in Shrewsbury. Amanda and Jim placed 1st in the mixed adult recreational 2-person canoe category. Micah and Rachel placed 3rd in the same category. A total of 15 Outing Club paddlers participated in this event. Additional photos of the race are posted on our past events page. (9/19/05)

A sneak peek at Clark's new theme housing??
Nope, it's just the Outing Club on the green at Wednesday's Student Organization Recognition Celebration, which was sponsored by Student Council.(4/21/05)

Geared up!

The Outing Club's newest pieces of camping gear were also on display for all to see at Tuesday night's election meeting. Needless to say, this spacious 4-person tent attracted a lot of curiosity.

The new gear will come in handy for our upcoming camping and whitewater rafting trip to Maine on April 16-17.

A winning combination: Outing Club elections and free pizza.
(3/28/05)