Occom Pond
Closed for the season!
It was a very good season and we hope you all enjoyed
the all this facility had to offer. XC Skiing, Skating,
Pond Party, Howl at the Moon, and our story telling.
Trail Conditions
Passes are required on groomed trails. Call (603) 643-5836 for trail conditions.
Base Depth:
Temperature:
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Suggested Wax: g
OAK HILL
Silver Fox Trail:
Pond Loop
Skate na
Classic na
Silver Fox Trail:
Ropes Course area
Skate na
Classic na
Silver Fox Trail:
Back and Outback
Skate na
Classic na
Warzone
Skate na
Classic na
GARIPAY FIELD
Skate na
Classic na
DOC HOUSE AREA
Skate NA
Classic NA
Updated 11:02 am, Monday, March 24, 2008 by Mike Silverman. edit
Dartmouth Cross Country Ski Center
The Dartmouth Cross Country Ski Center maintains over twenty-five kilometers of groomed cross country ski trails on Oak Hill, the Golf Course and Garipay Field in Hanover, New Hampshire. The Center is based out of the DOC House on Occom Pond, which provides equipment rentals for skiing, skating, and other winter activities, as well as group and private instruction.
Download a trail map (PDF, 2.1 MB).
Download a season trail pass application (Word, 22KB).
For downhill/alpine skiing and snowboarding, visit the Dartmouth Skiway.
News
Bring the whole family for cross country skiing, skating and sledding. • Skates, snowshoes, and skis are available for rent. Skates sharpened while you wait.
Perfect Weekend Activities! • With an open fire to keep warm and hot food and beverages for lunch, the Cross Country Ski Center is the perfect place for families or groups of friends to come spend their Saturdays. We offer a social atmosphere, friendly staff, steamed hot dogs, chili and hot chocolate every weekend with outdoor grilling on certain dates.
Skate Skis at the Touring Center • We now have a limited number of skate skis for rental. Interested in learning the basics of skate skiing? We offer one-hour clinics on Saturday from 9:30 to 11 am for skate style and Sunday for classic style. Please arrive fifteen minutes before the start of the clinic. Enrollment is limited to twelve. Places may be reserved by calling ahead or on a first-come, first-serve basis the day of. Cost is $11.
Sections of Golf Course off-limits • Please stay off roped areas of the golf course!
Groomed Trails Off-limits to Dogs • Please remember, no dogs are allowed on or near groomed trails. Please keep your dogs twenty-five feet away from all groomed ski trails.
Saturday January 17, 2009
Special MLK Weekend Story Time and Marshmallow Roast — 11 am to 12 noon
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend, stories will be read to children ages 3-8 accompanied by their parents, by the fireplace in the main room of the Dartmouth Outing Club House. Roast marshmallows by the campfire, Skating - XC Skiing - Sledding / weather permitting.
Saturday January 31, 2009
Story Time and Marshmallow Roast — 11 am to 12 noon
Stories will be read to children ages 3-8 accompanied by their parents, by the fireplace in the main room of the Dartmouth Outing Club House. Roast marshmallows by the campfire, Skating - XC Skiing - Sledding / weather permitting.
Sunday February 8, 2009
Story Time and Marshmallow Roast — 11 am to 12 noon
Stories will be read to children ages 3-8 accompanied by their parents, by the fireplace in the main room of the Dartmouth Outing Club House. Roast marshmallows by the campfire, Skating - XC Skiing - Sledding / weather permitting.
Saturday February 14, 2009
Occom Pond Party — 12 noon to 3 pm
Games, food, music, and sleigh ride. Lots of fun. Do not miss this wonderful winter bash!
Friday February 20, 2009
Howl at the Moon
The Dartmouth Outing Club brings you the 4th Annual “Howl at the Moon”. A progressive dinner out on the golf course lit by torches and fire pits and catered by our local merchants. Fun for all and a limited number of tickets sold. Please purchase tickets at the Dartmouth Cross Country Ski Center at the DOC House on Occom Pond.
Saturday February 28, 2009
Story Time and Marshmallow Roast — 11 am to 12 noon
Stories will be read to children ages 3-8 accompanied by their parents, by the fireplace in the main room of the Dartmouth Outing Club House. Roast marshmallows by the campfire, Skating - XC Skiing - Sledding / weather permitting.
Rentals at the DOC House
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* After 1:30 pm for skis or snowshoes, or under two hours for ice skates. |
Hours: 10 am to 5 pm, Monday - Friday (9 am to 6 pm, every day, starting 12/26)
Hours are dependent on snow conditions so please call ahead: (603) 643-6534.
Hot drinks and snacks, waxes and ski accessories, wax recommendations, skate sharpening, weather and trail reports, and free trail maps.
XC Ski Lessons
Group Lessons
Every Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 to 11 am, conditions permitting. Several levels, no experience necessary. $16/person, $11/person in an organized group of five or more. Call (603) 643-6534 to reserve space.
Private Lessons
By appointment, $25 per hour.
Other Services
Winter Equipment
Available for rent: mountain snowshoes, backcountry ski packages, lanterns, mountaineering boots, clothing (mittens, jackets, etc.), tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and more!
Winter Programs
For information on telemark skiing lessons/clinics, winter mountaineering, and other winter programs, contact the Outdoor Programs Office at (603) 646-2428.
