Boot ‘N’ Paddle

As we round the corner to autumn months, warm showers and seemingly infinite sunlit days give way to the inevitable dark, dry, and cold times ahead. The motivation to extend this fleeting energy comes alive in many St. Lawrence…

Yo, yo! Welcome back to the Outing Club’s column, Boot-n-Paddle. While many other weeks’ blurbs will be about reliving a trip, for example, this week I thought I’d share some important dates for a few of our upcoming events. First,…

A moose eats from the edge of a small, secluded pond. The sky is golden, and the afternoon light catches the hatch of bugs that are rising from the still water. The moose raises its head and looks around, water and plants dripping from its…

Hey there folks! Welcome to the Boot and Paddle, your lovely Hill News section dedicated to adventure, sharing the outdoors, and informing campus on OC endeavors. Whether you are a first year with loads of outdoor experience, or a senior…

Monday, March first was an interesting day for many reasons. The first of a month is always exciting, and this one blessed us with weather of all kinds, sun, snow, wetness, wind, you name it. While it was still sunny though, I made my self…

Pandemics and snowstorms and midterms oh my! I am feeling more stressed by the minute as midterms arrive and my usual outlet, the wonderful Adirondacks, are off limits. However, there are some awesome trails nearby that are fun, beautiful…

A few fellow freshmen and I watched with bated breath as the sled was pushed across a small river, fully loaded with a grill, charcoal, and hot dogs. It floated, maintaining a center of balance for a few seconds, before teetering over in…

If you have the hiccups, you’re in luck: these jump scares are sure to cure ‘em! This week your Phriendly Neigh(boo)rhood Outing Club brings you nature tales of the spooky and supernatural variety. Come sit around our metaphorical…