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Middlebury Mountain Club

Middlebury Mountain Club MOUNTAIN CLUB

Students are gearing up for their downhill ski down the Chic Chocs.

Chic Chocs Backcountry Skiing: Feb Break in Gaspesie National Park

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club and Middlebury Outdoor Programs

Join Middlebury Outdoor Programs and the Mountain Club for a week-long, February break backcountry ski trip in the Chic Choc mountains! The Chic Chocs in Quebec, Canada, have been heralded as the backcountry skiing mecca of the east and can provide some amazing alpine experiences. There are limited spots and all aspiring participants must fill out an application and be accepted prior to the lottery selection process.
Being that this is still the EAST, snow conditions can be variable based on weather.

Off Campus

Mountainfilm

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club

A documentary film festival using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world, hosted by Middlebury Mountain Club.

Dana Auditorium (Sunderland Language Center)

Free

Mountain Club Pumpkin Tumble

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Join Mountain Club for an exhilarating afternoon of snacks and painting pumpkins at the Battell Beach hill, and then compete in our annual pumpkin rolling contest! If your pumpkin makes it the farthest down the hill, you win the largest pumpkin!

Hepburn Lawn

Screening of Crown Jewels

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club, Middlebury Geographic, and SUNDAY NIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
Join the Mountain Club, Sunday Night Environmental Group and Middlebury Geographic for a screening of Crown Jewels, followed by a talk with special guest Zack Porter, Executive Director of Standing Trees. This skillful documentary takes a deep look at the future of our old-growth forests on public lands, and how we can protect them.

 

From 6:45 to 7:30, join Mountain Club leaders and friends for a meet and greet with snacks and the opportunity to ask questions and learn what the club is all about.

Dana Auditorium (Sunderland Language Center)

Equity in the Outdoors Workshop with Professor Carolyn Finney

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
All are invited to join Mountain Club and Middlebury Outdoor Programs leaders for a workshop with Middlebury Environmental Affairs Artist-in-Residence Carolyn Finney. We will dive into conversations about different relationships with the outdoors and how leaders can play a part in developing a more inclusive space.

"Wild" Movie Screening

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Join the Middlebury Mountain Club for a screening of “Wild,” the true story of Cheryl Strayed who suddenly faces a number of life challenges and then decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail alone and with no experience. All students are welcome to come and watch. See you there!

Axinn Center 232

MMC Fireside

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Middlebury Mountain Club will be hosting a casual Fireside gathering in Brooker common room for guides, members, and any other students interested in connecting with the club. All are welcome to join!

Brooker Main Floor Lounge (Outdoor Interest)

Mountain Club Pumpkin Tumble

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Join the Middlebury Mountain Club for the first day of Parents Weekend for the Pumpkin Tumble. We’ll decorate pumpkins and roll them down the hill to see who will win the grand pumpkin. Light refreshments served.

Hepburn Lawn

Mountain Clubs Mountainfilm Screening

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Once again, MMC is bringing Mountainfilm on Tour to Middlebury! Mountainfilm on Tour is a collection of films that showcases nonfiction stories about adventure, social justice, the outdoors environmental issues, and activism. We will be hosting a screening of these stories for all to enjoy on Thursday, November 30th, FOR FREE!

The screening will be at 8pm, but we welcome you to arrive earlier (around 7:45) to grab some snacks before the show! We will also have some free stickers, posters, and some MMC merch that will be raffled off! Can’t wait to see you all there.

Dana Auditorium (Sunderland Language Center)

MMC Boating Bonanza

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Come kick off the Mountain Club year at Branbury State Park this Friday, September 15th for a Boating Bonanza! We’ll be taking out all of the MMC boats (canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards) for a fun afternoon on the beach. We’ll also have a cook out and beach activities available such as spikeball, slackline, frisbee, and volleyball. All are invited to join us starting at 4 pm at Branbury State Park, and the event will end around 6 pm. See you there!

Off Campus