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The Adventure Starts Here: First-Year Trips

Orientation with backpackers from the class of 2028

By Rob Strong '04

Updated on May 18, 2026

Orientation with backpackers from the class of 2028

Photographs by Rob Strong ’04

 

 

 

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Coleader Josh Lee ’26 and his group set out on a three-day hiking excursion on September 8 at Baker Pond Trailhead. He was joined by Anika Roy ’28, Dean Gustavson ’28, Claire Kull ’28, Benjamin Hsieh ’28, Will Pittman ’28, Agatha Curylo ’28, Charlie Peers ’28, and coleader Mia Jones ’27.
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En route to Mount Moosilauke
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The hikers bunked at Jeffers Brook shelter one night.
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Taking a dip near Jeffers Brook shelter.
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“The trip was difficult, but what a beautiful way to make you want to learn more about people you just met.” —Dean Gustavson ’28
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After summiting Moosilauke on September 10, the hikers joined other groups at the Lodge for a night of revelry.
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After summiting Moosilauke on September 10, the hikers joined other groups at the Lodge for a night of revelry.

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