There are several ski areas within an easy drive. The Dartmouth Skiway is 15 miles away and offers a student rate on lift tickets. Nordic skiing is available virtually on the campus's doorstep and at area ski touring centers. There is competitive and recreational sailing on area lakes, as well as the Dartmouth Summer Rowing Program, and sailboarding. Athletic facilities at the College include indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a weight room, squash courts, swimming pools, skating rinks, cross-country ski trails, a dance studio, intramural playing fields, a golf course, indoor climbing facilities, and approximately 125 miles of college maintained hiking trails.
Medical students have a wide variety of housing options from which to choose.
Private rentals are available in Hanover and the surrounding communities. An informal rental housing network and directory are maintained at the Medical School. There is housing available for married students in a College-owned community of apartments and townhouses just south of Hanover. Recently, DMS was awarded the Paul R. Wright Excellence in Medical Education Award of the American Medical Student Association for its commitment to integrating community service into medical education. At DMS, over 80 percent of the first and second year students volunteer their time to the local communities, underscoring the institution's dedication to integrating its students into the life of the community, improving the health care system, and serving others.