In the winter, skating, hockey, snowshoeing, and skiing are popular. In addition to our proximity to ski areas like Killington, Sugarbush, and Stratton, Dartmouth College runs a downhill ski area located 20 minutes away. There are also some fabulous, groomed cross-country trails right in our backyard. Please visit the Student Organizations page or the Student Life page for more information. Most people realize when they choose a place like Tuck that they won't have the amenities of a big city like New York or Boston right at hand.
Some folks claim they are fleeing big cities to experience New England living for a change.
And there are students who do choose to spend weekends in either New York City or Boston. Women's Hockey is just one aspect of winter life at Tuck. Being featured in Sports Illustrated and on ABC News and NESN has focused a lot of attention on the Hockey Team, but by all means, you do not have to play. Nearly all of the women on the team show up with little or no skating experience, let alone hockey prowess. For more information, check out the Women's Hockey webpage .