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Artist Bluff Hike and Ice Castles

Get ready owls for a magical Friday night!

On February 13th the KSC Outing Club will be going to Franconia Notch to embark on a short hike up Artist Bluff that overviews Cannon mountain, after our decent down we will be going over to Woodstock to visit the Ice Castles which are unique and different each year! This will be a great opportunity to get off campus and participate in an easy going trip with the Outing Club!

📅 Date: February 13th, 2026
🕒 Time: 1:15pm-7:00pm
📍 Location: Franconia Notch, Lincoln, NH
💵 Cost: $10

We have a cap on this trip of 12 people, first come, first serve!

Itinerary (Subject to change):

Meeting at Hoot N' Scoot at 1:15pm

Leaving promptly at 1:30pm

Arrive to Artist Bluff base around 3:30pm

Be back at base no later than 5pm

Grab a quick bite to eat in Lincoln (TBD where)

Arrive to Ice Castles for 6pm

Leave by 7:30pm at the latest to return to Keene

Food:

Bring money to stop in Lincoln for dinner, or pack a dinner for yourself! The club will be providing light snacks for the van ride.

Packing List:

  • Water bottle

  • Medications (inhaler, epi pen, etc.)

  • WARM CLOTHING! (this trip is entirely outside for long periods of time, please dress according to weather. this means layers and warm clothes.)

  • Micro spikes (if you have them bring them, if not, they will be provided by the club)

  • Winter boots/hiking boots (NO SNEAKERS!)

Please reach out if you need help with gear, or have any questions!

*We reserve the right to turn you away if you are not properly dressed, and/or do not have proper gear*

SIGN UP HERE!

Reach out to our Treasurer Abigail Bauer | abigail.bauer@keene.edu | (603) 832-4040 with any questions regarding this trip.

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