Student group leading outdoor trips like hiking, apple picking, cross country skiing and biking, open to community members of any experience level.
- Joining
- Open membershipFirst-years eligible · No experience needed
- When
- AnytimeNo deadline to join
About
Each weekend, the Outing Club runs official trips of varying difficulties and types, from easy day hikes and adventures around Boston to multi-day cabin and backpacking trips in New Hampshire and Maine. All of these trips are led by at least two trained and certified HOC leaders, planned fully in advance, and open to all dues-paid club members. The only costs are to cover trip expenses, and therefore vary based on transportation, food, cabin fees, etc. However, financial aid is always available no questions asked (check out our Financial Aid form). Especially for those with limited outdoors experience, transportation, or familiarity with New England, official trips are a great opportunity to escape Cambridge for a few hours or days! All trips are announced about a week in advance over the email list.
How to join
- Open membership — Anyone can join: sign up or come to a meeting.
Details
- Status
- Recognized
- Dues
- $20 per 6 months
What they do
- Leader Training Program
- 2-day Wilderness First Aid course for leader trainees
- Evening outdoor skills sessions
- Weekend training trips
- 5-day winter cabin trip over J-Term
- Weekly leader meetings
- Leader Cabin Weekend
- Outdoor trips (hiking, backpacking, camping, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, biking)
Mission, in their words
Our mission is to bring people in the Harvard community outside regardless of prior experience.
More links
Sources
- Our Trips » Harvard Outing ClubClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Other Events » Harvard Outing ClubClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- About the Club » Harvard Outing ClubClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Declaration of Risk » Harvard Outing ClubClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Membership » Harvard Outing ClubClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Financial Aid » Harvard Outing ClubClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Email List and Social Media » Harvard Outing ClubClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- HARVARD OUTING CLUB » Harvard Outing ClubClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Lead With Us! » Harvard Outing ClubClub website · seen Oct 12, 2026
- Instagram: @harvard_outing_clubClub's social account · seen Oct 3, 2026
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