15W: A Winter Activities Bucket List
Winter is upon us, and here @Dartbeat we know that the seemingly constant falling snow and impending darkness can leave you streaming hours of Netflix in your dorm room. So, to help fight the pressing temptation to hide under your blanket and watch the snow fall through your window, we’ve put together a list of ten fun activities you can enjoy around campus this quarter. Sure, winter can be dark. But if you get out there and embrace it, we promise that it might begin to brighten:
1. Learn to figure skate on Occom Pond:
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Has the cold never bothered you anyway? Then get over to the DOC House on Occom Pond, where you can rent skates and head right out onto the ice. With no walls to run into, learning to skate has never been so fun!
2. Go sledding on the golf course:
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We hear it’s even better than stargazing, though we can’t make any guarantees.
3.Participate in a snowball fight:
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The perfect way to settle any dispute!
4. Go snowshoeing, ice fishing or backcountry skiing with the DOC:
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Take your mind off your problems and embrace the snow while it’s here! After all, when will you get another chance to experience the thrill of a New England winter? 16W?
5. Ski the Skiway:
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At least one trip to the Skiway is a must. Plus, it’s a great way to put the stress of your pesky midterms or pop-quizzes behind you.
6.Design an ice sculpture over Winter Carnival:
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In the center of the green, the possibilities are endless!
7. Do the Polar Plunge:
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Be the biggest fish in the pond, literally and figuratively.
8. Build a snowman:
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Given the Hanover weather, it’s pretty much like building a sculpture. This thing is never going to melt.
9. Win an IM hockey championship:
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Show the haters who is boss, and potentially win a t-shirt you can wear to the gym for the rest of your life.
10. Drink hot chocolate with friends:
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No matter the temperature outside, warm memories can always be made!