Pre-Orientation Experiences

Trip Leaders: Abbey Bates, John Vining
5-10 attendees
Registration fee: $200 Club

The Clarkson University Pep Band Pre-O experience is a great way to learn all about Clarkson and  learn some new music along the way! The band supports the Men's and Women's hockey teams during their season, and this Pre-O experience is a great way to meet members of the club and see what we're all about. 
We will be playing in Section 17 of Cheel Arena, our home turf, and will also be doing some fun activities including going to the beach! Musicians of all instruments and any level of experience, and those who don't play instruments are welcome. 

Schedule of Activities

Day 1:
9:00 - 12:00: Move in Pre-O attendees
12:00 - 4:00: Attendees have orientation, lunch, and freshman activities
4:00 - 5:45: Hand out music and practice
6:00 - 8:00: Dinner downtown (Paid by attendee)

Day 2:
9:00 - 10:00: Breakfast on campus(Provided by band)
10:00 - 12:00: Campus Scavenger Hunt (tour)
12:00 - 2:00: Practice
2:00 - 3:30: Lunch on campus (provided by band)
3:30 - 5:30: Free Time/Naps
5:30 - 7:00 : Lawn Games and Pizza (Provided by band)

Day 3:
9:00 - 10:00: Breakfast on campus (Provided by band)
10:00 - 11:30: Practice
12:00 - 1:00: Lunch on campus (Provided by band)
1:30 - 4:00: Beach - 2092 River Road Potsdam NY 13676 Postwood (if rain: indoor games, Wallyball, or board games)
4:30 - 5:30: Free time (Shower after the beach)
5:30 - 7:00: Dinner Downtown (Paid for by attendee)
7:30: Game kNight (Snell 213)

Day 4:
9 AM - 10 AM: Breakfast on campus (Provided by band)
10 AM - 12 PM: Kick Ball at Bagdad Field

Trip Leaders: Kali Soltano, Marissa Meyer, Ava Dumont, Megan Maurer
4-12 attendees
Registration fee: $150 

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a national organization that has a local chapter here at Clarkson. We are an organization that focuses on helping females in engineering (and all majors) through various on-campus events and our continued participation in SWE conferences such as SWElocal and SWEnational.
Join members of the Society of Women Engineers for a bonding experience to learn about us while enjoying some fun activities and getting to know campus!

Schedule of Activities

Day 1:
Check in day - Goodbyes are in afternoon and "Pre-O" starts in the evening

1:30-3:30 - Ice Breakers/Farewells
4:00PM - campus tour
5:30PM - Dinner - stay in for dinner - (very informal)
7:00PM - Break
8:00PM - Movie on campus

Day 2:
9:00AM - Breakfast on campus
10:00AM - Engineering Challenge with the Engineering department
12:00PM - Lunch- Nachos
1:00PM - Tie Dye activity
2:30PM - Break/short walk around campus/chill outside
3:30PM - Assorted Engineering Challenges
6:00PM - Dinner w/ Special Guest -
7:30PM - Break
9:00PM - Walk to Stewart's for ice cream

Day 3:
9:00AM - Breakfast at the Village Diner
10:00AM - Nature Walk in the "back 40" (watch tower)
12:00PM - Lunch - Soup and Sandwiches (grilled cheese)
1:00PM -   SWE Alum Panel
2:00PM - Career Center presentation/resume workshop
3:30PM - Vision Board
5:00PM - Break
6:00PM - Depart for dinner at restaurant
8:00PM - Depart
8:30PM - Bonding!
 

Day 4:
9:00 - Breakfast at the Village Diner
10:00 - 12:00 PM Bookstore
12:00PM - Lunch at Robro
1:00PM - Freshman Orientation

Trip Leaders: Justin Jusiak, John Ruszkewicz, Samatha Sikora, Kevin Lovett, Ryan Brady, Brendan Elrick, Trevor Reese, Wesley Rollins, Riley Loughan
5-10 attendees
Registration fee: $185 

What is the Rod and Gun Club?
Clarkson Rod and Gun Club (CRAG) is a club of outdoor enthusiasts with a passion for hunting,
fishing, and shooting. It is a great opportunity for people of all experience levels to join. 
CRAG also holds Clarkson’s Collegiate Clay Team. Our Clay Team travels to compete in Maryland for Regionals, as well as San Antonio, Texas for the National competition. Anyone is welcome to partake in the Clay Team practices, which occur weekly at our local Rod & Gun Club. 
To see our showcased events, visit our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cu_rodgun/ 
To learn more about Rod and Gun Club, visit our Knight Life page at https://knightlife.clarkson.edu/organization/rodandgun
Why Us?
Our trip will have 8 leaders ready to take 10 students under their wing as they spend time fishing local waters and shooting at the Massena Rod and Gun Club. We all can’t wait for you to sign up for this awesome adventure, and start out your freshman year the right way, outdoors and having fun with newfound friends.
Schedule of Activities:
Day 1:
4:00 – Introductions
4:30 – Quick tour around campus
6:00 – Dinner at Riverside Apartments
7:00 – Lawn Games
Day 2:
7:00 a.m. - Breakfast at Riverside Apartments
8:00 a.m. - Head out to fish local waters
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Drive back to campus
1:30 p.m. - Lunch at Riverside Apartments
2:00 p.m. - Raquette Fishing and Lawn Games
5:30 p.m. - BBQ Dinner at Riverside Apartments
Day 3:
On Thursday, we will spend the day at the Massena Rod and Gun Club shooting trap and sporting clays. Students can also fish there on the Grass River as well.
9 a.m. – Breakfast at Riverside Apartments
10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Travel to Massena Rod & Gun Club
10:30 am. – 11 a.m. – Safety briefing
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Trap Shooting
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Sporting clays
5 p.m. – Travel back to Potsdam
6:00 p.m. - Dinner at Cactus Grill & Cantina
Day 4:
9:00 a.m. - Breakfast at Riverside Apartments
9:30 a.m. - Raquette River fishing
12 p.m. - Regular orientation begins

Trip Leaders: Michael Feltman, Rosalee Dillon
6-12 attendees
Registration fee: $250

Clarkson University Student Association consists of 25 elected student representatives who make up a Senate and four elected executive officers who make up an executive board. There are six senators from each academic cohort and one senator from the Clarkson School. The Senate hears, discusses, and votes on issues pertaining to the student body in social, professional, and finance contexts. The Senate is sub-organized into four core committees that address the core purposes of the student association, each headed by the members of the e-board.
 

Schedule of Activities:
Day 1:
After all the parents leave:
Team Building games
Campus tours
Swimming or Paddleboarding on the Raquette (weather dependent) - will get paddle boards from cuoc
Dinner - Stewarts Pizza
Board games - abby has some, can probably check the locker too
Day 2:
Day 2: (days 2 and 3 can switch depending on weather)
Breakfast
Travel to Ottawa
Tour Parliament - book tickets here https://rts.parl.ca/tickets?currentDate=2024-08-28 &Language=English&Facility=59
Walk around Rideau Canal and Locks
Lunch at a Byward Market Restaurant
Explore Byward Market
Drive Home
Movie if time allows OR pizza dinner with all pre-o groups like in the past
Day 3:
Day 3:
Breakfast
Drive to Ausable Chasm
Hike
Lunch at Gigi's Restaurant (call and make a reservation once we have official numbers)
Float Tour
Drive Home
Smore's at student center fire pit
Day 4:
Day 4:
Breakfast
Mock CUSA (will need to reserve a room for this)
Robro Lunch together

Trip Leaders: Thomas Field, Jacob Mysliwiec
5-20 attendees
Registration fee: $220

Welcome to Clarkson University! High Dive is Clarkson's Ultimate Frisbee Club – we're super laid-back and well-connected within the campus community. We're excited to offer you a fun couple of days before regular freshman orientation starts. While we'll definitely be doing some frisbee-related activities, we'll also be playing paintball, having a beach day, and giving you the ultimate insider's tour of Clarkson. Our goal is to balance fun with getting you acquainted with the campus, allowing you to settle in before the rest of the freshmen arrive, and most importantly, giving you the chance to choose the best side of your dorm first! 
Please note that all meals are included in the total price as well! Making friends before the semester starts is a huge advantage, and that's another perk of High Dive's pre-orientation. So skip the freshman orientation mob scene, hang out with us, and meet some new people – all before classes even begin. Feel free to reach out via Instagram, our tag is @clarkson_ultimate. We can't wait to meet you!

Schedule of Activities:
Day 1:
4:00pm - 6:00pm: Lawn games (no lame icebreakers)
6:00pm - 6:30pm: Shower/change
6:30pm - 7:30pm: Dinner on campus
7:30pm - 9:00pm: Kahoot and VR games
Day 2:
9:00am - 10:30am: Breakfast on campus
10:30am - 12:00pm: Downtown Potsdam tour
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Park Bros lunch (killer bagel sandwiches + coffee/smoothies)
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Paintball (Fun Time Fun Center)
4:00pm - 4:30pm: Shower/change
4:30pm - 6:00pm: Chill time (puzzles, board games, general hanging out)
6:00pm - 7:30pm: Dinner on campus
Day 3:
9:00am - 10:30am: Breakfast on campus
10:30am - 12:00pm: Frolf (Frisbee Golf w/ Ultimate discs) and Clarkson campus tour
12:00pm - 4:00pm: Beach day at Higley Flow park
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Shower/change
5:00pm - 7:30pm: Dinner with other PreO trips!
7:30pm - 9:00pm: Movie night
Day 4:
9:00am - 10:00am: Breakfast
10:00am - 11:30am: Frisbee Practice
11:30am - 12:00pm: Shower/change
12:00pm: Freedom!

Trip Leaders: Corey Delisa & Natalie Waterman
8-18 attendees
Registration fee: $175 

CUEMS is going to lead a tour of the North Country Emergency Services centered around Clarkson University. If you have any interest in emergency services, healthcare or simply getting CPR/AED/First aid certified, then CUEMS is the best place to start.
Run by two of CUEMS' EMT-B Crew Chiefs and instructors, CUEMS will provide an American Heart Association CPR/AED/First-Aid course as well as "Stop-The-Bleed" to all attending Pre-O members. YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE ANY PRIOR EXPERIENCE. 
After receiving your shiny new card, CUEMS will take you to tour all of our on-site resources: community resources such as Potsdam Rescue, Potsdam Fire, LifeNet and their fixed winged plane and Canton Potsdam Hospital. This is an educational as well as practical experience for anyone interested in the emergency response field, bettering the community, or getting to know more about healthcare.

Schedule of Activities:
Day 1: CUEMS Orientation day. Tour Clarkson University, CUEMS' standby room, Our response Vehicle Steve and get to know the Pre-O leaders. Take a sunset drive to our favorite place; STEWARTS!!

Day 2: CPR/AED/First-Aid and "Stop-The-Bleed" day. Get your AHA license, a "Stop-The-Bleed" certification and get affiliated officially with CUEMS for those interested. After dinner CUEMS will run an interactive training using the skills taught in the earlier session.

Day 3: Tour Day: We will start our tours of all of the local resources. A morning full of lights and sirens and even a plane. Lights, Sirens, and planes oh my! The afternoon will be led by Doug Wildermuth at EMS Education for Clarkson, discussing his stories and what EMS Ed offers. An evening enjoying the sights of Potsdam and exploring any place we have not got to see yet.

Day 4: Board Games and brunch with E-Board, meet the returning staff for coverage of all the first year student events!

Trip Leaders: TBD
10-15 attendees
Registration fee: $250

Before stepping into the classroom, step onto the job site! This hands-on pre-orientation program is designed to introduce you to Construction Engineering Management (CEM), campus life, and the many opportunities that await you. Construction professionals built this country, the world, literally: roads, bridges, infrastructure, homes, and buildings. CEM is a sub-discipline of Civil Engineering; it’s the performance side of civil engineering with many exciting career pathways.
You’ll explore active construction sites and see real-world engineering challenges up close. We’ll show you around campus, including the nuts and bolts, and introduce you to skills such as land surveying, structural planning, and project management. We’ll fly drones for aerial site analysis and learn how technology is transforming the industry. You’ll meet with our Clarkson CEM Consulting Group (C3G) and hear about their projects and the pre-professional services they provide to local towns, municipalities, and organizations.
#WeBuildYourFuture
Join us to connect with faculty, industry professionals, and fellow students while getting acclimated to Clarkson’s campus and our region.

Schedule of Activities:
Day 1:
Meet the Faculty
Icebreaker Bingo
Drones and Field Survey
Dinner & Movie
Day 2:
Breakfast
Travel to Construction Site
Construction Site Visit / Field Trip - Tentative
Burlington HS Construction Project with Whiting-Turner OR
Local Bridge Construction Project with JE Sheehan
Lunch
Day in the Life of a Golden Knight
Free Time/Transition
Dinner Out
Day 3:
Breakfast
Campus Tour/Finding Classes
Secrets for Academic Success
Lunch
C3G Showcase
Facilities Project Management Visit - Campus Bookstore Construction Close-out
Free Time/Transition
Dinner and Games
Day 4:
Breakfast with Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Returning Students
How to Get Ahead
(communication, professional development, opportunities)
Farewell & Group Aerial Photo

Participants will sign up for their top 3 trips they’d like to attend and the Outing Club VP will assign them to the trip that is best suited for their skill and experience level.

Trip costs: 

• Tuesday Move-In: $200
• Friday Move-In: $300
• Transfer Trips: $125 

Leaders
Séamus Fogerty 
Gavin Nichols

Move-In Day: Tuesday
Registration Fee: $200
Difficulty: Moderate - Hard
Min. # of Attendees: 3
Max. # of Attendees: 6
The Trip Map: https://caltopo.com/m/14SB0TV 

Enjoy the scenic views of the Adirondacks by starting at the core place at ADK Lodge. As we go through the trail to head to Marcy Dam Lean-to, we'll see the beautiful nature that surrounds the park. In addition to observing the natural waterways such as Lake Colden, we will also encounter several high peaks such as Mount Colden, Iroquois Peak, Algonquin Peak, and Wright Peak.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Heading to Avalanche Camp Lean-to, hike is around 3.20 miles. 

Day 2: We will be trekking through Avalanche Pass, which passes by Avalanche Lake. We'll be going up along the backside of Algonquin, where we'll get to three ADK high peaks that include Algonquin Peak, Iroquois, and Wright. We'll hike down and camp at Wright Peak campsite once we're done getting to the three mountains. Total mileage for the day will be 7 miles with a little 
over 2,614 feet for our highest elevation gain for the day when we're going to Algonquin Peak. 

Day 3: At the end of the trip we will head back to the ADK Lodge from Wright Peak campsite. Will be around 2.25 miles of hiking out. 
 

Leaders
Jon Wilson
Ben Montville

Move-In Day: Tuesday
Registration Fee: $200
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
Min. # of Attendees: 3
Max. # of Attendees: 6
The Trip Map: https://caltopo.com/m/BJL6D00

We will be spending 3 days in the Hurricane Mountain Wilderness just north of Giant Mountain! We will be staying in a lean-to by lost pond each night. During the days we will be hiking around some of the small peaks as well as Hurricane Mountain which will give us views of the Adirondack Mountains and on a clear day Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains of Vermont. 

Itinerary:

Day 1: Low mileage full pack in. Maybe some peaks over at the Crows, many options for camping. 
Day 2: About 5 mile out and back up Hurricane for some of the best views in the Adirondacks and a firetower! 
Day 3: And we're out! About 2 miles of easy hiking so we can return to civilization and meet up with all the other pre-os for lunch. 

Leaders
Emily Milleville
Bernard Carroll
Nick Sheldon  

Move-In Day: Tuesday
Registration Fee: $200
Difficulty: TBA
Min. # of Attendees: 3
Max. # of Attendees: 5
The Trip Map: https://caltopo.com/m/JTDV65G 

HALT! You there! Do you seek the greatest Pre-O trip to ever grace this earth? Look no further, because you’ve come to the right place. Join us on our quest to find the gneissest rocks the Southern Adirondacks has to offer. If you’re lucky enough to come along, you’ll spend your days catching lake views on the tops of our favorite cliffs, sampling gourmet crag snacks, and learning the climbing craft. When the sun gets low you’ll find yourself sitting around the fire playing cards, telling stories, and enjoying our fine camp cuisine. If the thought of trying climbing for the first time gives you the heebie jeebies, worry not! We were once in those shoes too. Give climbing one try and you’ll be hooked, the first one’s free anyway.

Itinerary:

Day 1: We’ll hit the road bright and early, and drive on down to the Queen of American Lakes. On our way we’ll take a pit stop at Ark Wall to show y’all the ropes. After a half-day of rope wrangling, we’ll waddle over to our campsite to set up our tents and hammock stacks. Us leaders will whip you up a delicious backcountry meal before we tuck in to the sound of bull frogs and crickets. 

Day 2: Now that we’ve learned a thing or two about climbing and geology, we can take our skills to even greater heights! Shelving Rock will be our home for the day, as we catch some panoramic lake vistas and sun ourselves on the talus fields. Before we head back to camp for the night, we can take a shower in a nearby waterfall or a dip in the crystal clear waters of Lake George.

Day 3: On our last day in the woods we’ll break camp and high tail it back to campus. Rest assured, you’ll make it back to your dorm with enough time to shower and return to civilization. 

Leaders
Shea Duffy
Ryan Meade
Jackson Hopkins
Raegan Joly

Move-In Day: Tuesday
Registration Fee: $200
Difficulty: Easy
Min. # of Attendees: 3
Max. # of Attendees: 4

Never mountain biked? No problem! Join four of CUOC’s sickest bikers and learn the basics to mountain biking in the beautiful scenery of the Adirondacks! We’re sticking to the easiest flow trails, eating the tastiest food, and gaining valuable biking experience you can use on Clarkson’s on-campus bike trails. Pretty much will be the chillest trip ever. No bike?? No problem!! The outing club has a fleet of full-suspension bikes juuust for you to borrow on this trip. On this trip you will have the opportunity to chill with BOTH of club’s bike chairs, so you know you're getting a high quality trip! With no experience required, there’s no reason to skip out on this one, and every reason to join Biking and Lavish Local Scenery.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Go over to Craig Woods, ride their flow trails. Eat at campground, hang out for the day. 

Day 2: Go to Dewey in the morning, ride there most of. Stop in Saranac, go swimming in Saranac Lake. Back to campground. 

Day 3: Pack up campsite and leave fairly early in the morning, arrive back on campus with time to bike in Back 40 (White Trail). 

Leaders
Jack Reed
Sam (Ogre) Ellingson
Tim Wilson 

Move-In Day: Tuesday
Registration Fee: $200
Difficulty: TBA
Min. # of Attendees: 3
Max. # of Attendees: 5

This canoe trip will cover the day 2 section of the Adirondack Canoe Classic. We will paddle just over 30 miles over the course of three days, starting at Long Lake, winding through the Raqeutte River, and finishing at the beautiful Tupper Lake. This trip will bring you through a hidden gem of the 'dacks and Tim, Sam, and Jack will provide any and all beta regarding Clarkson, CUOC, or life. Fun is mandatory, laughs will be had, and we will be the coolest pre-o trip that runs.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Across long lake, 10 miles worth of paddling that will deliver us to a spectacular lean to. 

Day 2: 10 more miles of paddling only this time through the robust Raquette River. There will be a 1.5 mile portage around a section of falls. We will end at Axtion's Landing. 

Day 3: 10 MORE miles of exquisite paddling on the Raquette River, winding through the Adirondack Park. 

Leaders
Blake Bundesmann
Tanner Jennings
Kristi Rell 

Move-In Day: Tuesday
Registration Fee: $200
Difficulty: TBA
Min. # of Attendees: 3
Max. # of Attendees: 5
The Trip Map: https://caltopo.com/m/R3106NV

If you've ever had any interest in rock climbing, this is your trip. Enjoy relaxed climbing (no experience needed) in the beautiful Chapel pond pass area in the Adirondack state park, within walking distance of our base camp at the chapel pond campsites. We will be serving gourmet meals cooked over our stove and campfire, telling stories, slacklining, swimming, fishing if you so desire, singing campfire songs and otherwise enjoying the beauty of the surrounding forests, mountains cliffs and canyon. Come as you are, we have all the gear your heart could desire. 

Itinerary:

Day 1: Setting up a base camp and climbing at Jewels and Gems Crag and swimming and resting and relaxing in the evening 

Day 2: Going to the Tilmans Arete climbing area 

Day 3: Going to upper/lower Beer Walls climbing area 

Leaders
Kyleigh Gradwell
Mikah Patterson

Move-In Day: Transfer Move-In 
Registration Fee: $125
Difficulty: Easy 
Min. # of Attendees: 4
Max. # of Attendees: 8
The Trip Map: https://caltopo.com/m/C13GKNV

We will start the day hiking Mt. Jo (a couple mile hike) to a scenic view of the high peaks. Then, after checking out the Heart Lake area, we will hike into Marcy Dam and chef up a backcountry snack/lunch. Just like the name, this trip is short and simple. We don't have to work hard to get killer views!

Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart from school: 6:30am (for parking purposes). Arrive at Loj parking lot: 7:15am. Mount Jo Hike: starts at Heart Lake/ADK Loj, 2.5mi round trip, 800ft elevation gain Marcy Dam Hike: starts at same trailhead, 4.3mi round trip 

Leaders
Jace Leckie
Wyatt Dubois
Josh Billow 

Move-In Day: Friday
Registration Fee: $300
Difficulty: Moderate - Hard
Min. # of Attendees: 4
Max. # of Attendees: 5
The Trip Map: https://caltopo.com/m/FE8066A 

What's up Loam Hounds! When you join this trip, you're in for an epic week mountain biking adventure. We will be ripping the $&*@ out of Stowe Vermont. We'll have premium camping and way better food than the hiking trips because we aren't carrying it and can basically cook. The leaders here are amped up to show some new guys what the Green
Mountains have to offer. Stowe changes terrain vastly from highland sized dirt jumps and wood lips to steep singletrack loamers. Our trip will be hitting the classic Vermont triangle, Perry Hill, Driving Range, and Cady Hill. These trails are some of Vermonts best riding, if not in the east. If you are down for long days, lots of yelling, and plenty of gnar, this trip is for you! 

Itinerary:

Day 1: We leave for the campground and set up camp. We go ride cadie hill until it gets dark, from here we can access sill levels, then when the kids get tired or it gets dark, we will head back to camp and make dinner. 

Day 2: Day 2 we wake up and go to Perry Hill. When the kids get hungry we will come back to the parking lot for lunch, and then continue riding. When everyone is tired, we will head back to camp and make dinner for the kids. 

Day 3: Day 3 we ride the driving range. When the kids get hungry we ride back to the cars for lunch and then we go ride again. When everyone is tired and done riding, we will head back to camp and make dinner again. 

Day 4: We will make breakfast and pack up camp and head back to school. 

Leaders
Mia Greco
Sam Carusone

Move-In Day: Friday
Registration Fee: $300
Difficulty: Moderate - Hard
Min. # of Attendees: 3
Max. # of Attendees: 6
The Trip Map: https://caltopo.com/m/Q9FN970  

Get ready to make great memories hiking in the great range! We will be camping in a lean to in the beautiful eastern high peaks region and climbing several unbelievable mountains. Come get views of mountain lakes on saddleback peak and climb the cables to the summit of Mt. Gothics. We’ve got the best backcountry food you will ever eat and many stories and skills to share. You don’t wan a miss this epic journey to start your life at clarkson! 

Itinerary:

Day 1: We will start at the Garden Trailhead and hike about 4 chill miles with full packs into John Brooks Lodge where we have a reserved campsite. 

Day 2: Leaving from JBL in the morning with just day packs up two Adirondack high peaks, Saddleback and Gothics. This is a trail with challenging elevation and terrain. 

Day 3: Hiking from JBL with day packs to Lower Wolfjaw, another ADK high peak. 

Day 4: Hiking out from our JBL campsite back to the Garden Trailhead .

Leaders
Megan Kelsch
Kai Kendrick
Trevor Schnoor
Owen Keal

Move-In Day: Friday
Registration Fee: $300
Difficulty: Moderate
Min. # of Attendees: 4
Max. # of Attendees: 4

Get ready for an epic mountain biking adventure in the heart of the Adirondacks! We’ll hit legendary trails like Craigwood, Pisgah, and Otis, with a mix of flowy descents and technical challenges that’ll keep you on your toes. Off the bike, we’ll cool down with some swimming and sightseeing in this jaw-droppingly beautiful area. Whether you’re shredding or just 

Itinerary:

Day 1: We wake up and eat breakfast, and decide we are going to drive to Pisgah/Dewey. We ride a couple trails there for the day and go and see Saranac Lake. Then we go back to the campground and cook dinner. 

Day 2: We wake up and eat breakfast, and decide we are going to drive to Hardy Rd. We ride a couple trails there for the day and go swimming at the Flume trails. Then we go back to the campground and cook dinner. 

Day 3: We wake up and eat breakfast, and decide we are going to drive to Elizabethtown/Otis Mountain. We ride a couple trails there for the day and take it chill to account for the fact that we may be tired. Then we go back to the campground and cook dinner. 

Day 4: We check in with the kids and see how they feel energy wise. We will go to CraigWood mountain bike trails for a more chill day and see how the day goes based off of kids energy. 

Leaders
Owen Gandt
Jasper Wiech 

Move-In Day: Friday
Registration Fee: $300
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
Min. # of Attendees: 3
Max. # of Attendees: 6
The Trip Map: https://caltopo.com/m/70GDBKC

Come enjoy one of the most incredibly beautiful spots in the Adirondacks with two (almost) ADK 46ers and both current CUOC backcountry ski chairs! We’ll be hiking in to the incredible Lake Colden to camp and cook at one of the most unbelievable cooking locations of all time, Beaver Point campsite. We’ll be cheffing up some delicious vegetarian meals so good you won’t even believe they’re cooked on a camp stove. We’ll be hiking Mt. Colden, one of the beautiful high peaks, and passing by some of the coolest ski lines in the ADKs! We’re hype to go outside with you, and can’t wait to lead the best preo backpacking trip!

Itinerary:

Day 1: Hike in to Lake Colden to Beaver Point for camping. This is about 6 miles of hiking, but minimal elevation gain. 

Day 2: Hiking Mt. Colden. This is a less than 2 miles hike to the summit of one of the coolest peaks in the high peaks. If you haven’t hiked in the ADKs, this is an incredible introduction. We’re staying at the same campsite, so we can take a light pack for the day and it’s an easier daypack hike, then back to our campsite with all our gear!

Day 3: Hanging around the beautiful bountiful Lake Colden, then eventually venturing up onto Mt. Marshall to check out a plane crash site! This is an easy hike, and a really cool site, we can even sit in the airplane’s fuselage!! 

Day 4: Make breakfast, pack up camp, and hike back out to the ADK Loj. This will be a similar day to the first one, but backwards!! 

Leaders
Emily King
Melaina Randall
Lauren Marci

Move-In Day: Friday
Registration Fee: $300
Difficulty: TBA
Min. # of Attendees: 3
Max. # of Attendees: 5
The Trip Map: https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=44.37915,-74.29951&z=13&b=mbt&a=c 

Looking for a relaxing, but exciting trip to introduce you to Clarkson? This historic canoe route is the trip for you (the trip for anyone, and everyone!). Explore the beauty of the Adirondacks while paddling the Seven Carries. Start Day One off with a beautiful paddle through Little Clear Pond, a brief portage to get to Saint Regis Pond (we promise it's not that bad), and enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at the lakefront campsite swimming, fishing, and eating a delicious hot meal. On day two, pond hopping begins! We will paddle through four lovely ponds, each with their own beautiful views, and do small portages in between. On day three, we will back track and explore more mini ponds. On the final morning, we will wake up early and catch a lovely sunrise on our short paddle back to the boat launch!

Itinerary:

Day 1: We will start the day with a peaceful paddle across Little Clear Pond and a short 0.5-mile portage to Saint Regis Pond. Once on Saint Regis Pond we will explore the many campsites and find the best view of the pond to set up camp. This will take up most of our day, filled with paddling, relaxing and swimming. 

Day 2: On day two we will pond hop up to Green Pond, Little Long Pond, Bear Pond, and Bog Pond. Paddling short distances and carrying up to a mile in total. Each pond offers different views and calming scenery. 

Day 3: On the third day we can paddle back towards Saint Regis Pond, and can explore other small ponds around Saint Regis Pond. 

Day 4: We will be leaving this morning, doing a short carry from Saint Regis Pond to Little Clear Pond and paddling back to the boat launch. 

Additional Note: “If the original plan does not work, we can hangout and paddle on Little Clear Pond. This trip is very versatile and can be adapted to the skill set of the students who go on our trip.”

Leaders
Nyk Jessiman
Zach Rosenthal
Grady Kaminski 

Move-In Day: Friday
Registration Fee: $300
Difficulty: TBA
Min. # of Attendees: 3
Max. # of Attendees: 5
The Trip Map: https://caltopo.com/m/BTKEFM5

'Knock Knock" Who's there? CANOE "CANOE WHO?" CAN YOU COME ON THE MOST THRILLING CANOEING ADVENTURE OF YOUR LIFE. Have you ever heard of trout? Or the Adirondacks (ALSO KNOWN AS THE MOST CHILL PLACE ON EARTH I.E. Mountains and did I say trout?) We will be canoeing down several lakes (with the current) while catching TROUT or Bass, pickerel, sunfish, pike or just fish. Along the way we will swim and walk up to a very scenic view overlooking the water. During the nights we will be camping in lean to's and for our last night we will be staying at not your average campground. This trip consists of 25 miles of paddling so our days will be spent in the sun and on the water. 

Itinerary:

Day 1: We will launch on Blue Lake and paddle to the entrance of a river and stay at a lean-to. 

Day 2: On day 2 we will paddle down to Racquette Lake fishing and swimming along the way. 

Day 3: We will paddle to Long Lake with a portage around Buttermilk Falls. We will fish, swim and explore all the surrounding area has to offer. 

Day 4: Catch a trout and head out

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Hey Everyone! My name is Jack Reed and I won’t be any of your pre-o leaders this year. BUT THAT IS because I’m the one organizing the Outing Club’s pre-orientation program. This means I’m your contact if you have any questions about pre-o, or anything else you are curious about. My email is
joreed@clarkson.edu and don’t hesitate to send your questions my way. Anyways, I’m from just outside Washington D.C, a political science major, and an avid outdoor enthusiast. My main activities are snowboarding, climbing, and canoeing, but in the grand scheme of things I just love ripping the crap out of the outdoors. Any trip you go on will be an absolute blast. And with that being said, don’t get dead.
P.s. Climbing and Canoeing trips are elite, although I am heavily biased.

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Major: Chemical Engineering, Class of 2025 
Hey all! My name is Haley and I am wicked excited to take you on this trip! I am a Senior so this will be my FOURTH Pre-O (third time leading). I hope you are ready for a week full of sick views, great vibes, and fantastic company. Sophie and I will be taking you on the most epic trip of your lives. 
 

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Major: Chemical Engineering, Class of 2025 
Bonjour Hello! I'm Sophie and this will be my last year at clarky (sad). I am a ChemE with a minor in Materials Eng and Math, and yes I still have time for fun. I have been in CUOC since my first week of freshman year, and am totally unbiased in saying we are the radest people on campus. My favorite outdoor sports are hiking and backpacking. I am from Long Island, but I've spent the last two summers in the capital region and try to get up to the ADKs whenever I can. This will be mine and Haley May's second Pre-OH trip together. We had the greatest group of kids last year, so let's keep the ball rolling!! 
 

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Major: Mechanical Engineering, Class of Fall 2025 
HEY YOU! 
Hope that got your attention. My name's Jon, I like to do just about everything outdoors, like rock climbing, skiing, tearing my ACL, canoeing, carrying in too much gear, cooking, long walks on the beach, hammocking, bog stomping, bird watching, eating entire apples (seeds and stems included), touching rocks, listening to random old people's stories, trail work, chasing waterfalls, brushing my teeth with Dr. Bronner's, spreading LNT practices, sticking to the rivers and lakes that I'm used to, meeting new people, pooping in holes, oh and hiking. Last year I was one of the "Hiking Chairs"(whatever that is) in club. In all seriousness I had a blast on my freshman pre-o and I am a firm believer that the best way to get to know someone is to hike with them so I'm super excited to get to meet you all and have an awesome trip!
Oh and for the parents, I am a Wilderness First Responder and a NOLS Alumni. 

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Major: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Class of 2025 
Hello everyone, my name is Séamus! I'm a rising Junior at Clarkson, and it would be an understatement to say that I enjoy my time in the outdoors. Some of my favorite activities include hiking in the greater Adirondack region, along with fishing in the St. Lawrence River. There's plenty of other activities I enjoy, but these I will say are definitely my top two. My favorite moments in the outdoors is when I'm with close friends making everlasting memories with and appreciating every moment I have in nature. Looking forward to meeting everyone who's excited to explore into the wilderness. 
 

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Major: Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2026 
My name is Mia Greco, I am a sophomore mechanical engineering major and I am leading a moderate hiking trip. While I spend most of my time hiking I also love to climb, fish, bike, and play rugby! I grew up in the outdoors and have been hiking my whole life along with having a wilderness first responder certification. I believe that safety and fun are the top priorities when hiking and can't wait for pre o. 

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Major: Biology/Environmental Science, Class of 2026 
Hello! I’m Sam (the man) and I’m a Junior biology and environmental science student who loves the outdoors. Hiking and fishing are my favorites but I also love mountain biking, canoeing, and skiing. I’m almost done with my 46 high peaks and am currently the hiking chair. I love being able to share my experience and enjoy the outdoors with everyone. Can’t wait to meet the future of CUOC!
 

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Major: Civil Engineering, Class of 2026 
Hey Y’all, my name is Lauren. I enjoy anything in the outdoors but mainly spend time fly fishing, canoeing, and hammocking. I am an avid music listener, book reader, and coffee drinker. Come on my pre-o for a guaranteed chill time and good food. 
 

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Major: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Class of 2026 
Hey! My name is Sam Ellingson and I’m from Plainfield, New Hampshire, near Dartmouth college. I am a Junior, and I am double majoring in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, but more importantly I am the CUOC sock wrestling champion, and I love spending time outside no matter what I’m doing. When there isn’t snow on the ground I can be found biking, hiking, climbing, and just generally messing around in the outdoors. Over the winter I just try to get as many days on skis as I can, both resort and backcountry. I will be leading a canoe trip and I plan to get up to as much fun as possible. I hope to be able to spice up our trip with canoe tipping, battleship and the ability to make a great pan of backcountry brownies. I went on a Pre-O my freshman year and I could not recommend it enough so you all should sign up for one! 

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Major: Environmental Engineering, Class of 2026 
Outdoor enthusiast who loves the outdoors and cannot physically be put inside. 
 

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Major: Mechanical Engineer, class of 2025 
Evening, my name's Donnie, I’m from the outskirts of Buffalo NY and I’ve got a chocolate milk addiction. I spend my free time catching turtles, sailing on icebergs, reinventing the wheel, playing bagpipes and chasing pigeons. If you join me on my expedition to Boats and Lows, I
can guarantee you’ll be sleeping on an island, catching a bunch of fish, and maybe some sunburn. 
 

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Major: Environmental Engineering, Class of 2025 
Why hello there! My name is Robert Greenberg. I am an environmental engineering major from Orange County, NY. Canoeing is lit, and I am hyped to have you on my Pre-O. A little about me: I am an Eagle Scout, a Green Bay Packers fan, one of the Fishing Chairs in club, and I play soccer, tennis, spike ball, and tons of other sports. If I’m not doing homework, you can find me outside fishing, hunting, hiking, swimming/boating, playing with fire, or just vibing in the woods. Looking forward to meeting all of you! 
 

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Major: Environmental Engineering, Class of 2025 
What’s up, my name is Mark and I’m a senior mechanical engineer. I’m one of the current canoe chairs of the outing club at Clarkson and I’m super excited to paddle down a river with you on this trip that’s going to be kinda badass. Other than canoeing I enjoy rock climbing, skiing, hiking, biking slowly down scary terrain, and generally exploring anywhere outside. I look forward to meeting you and showing you all a kinda badass time. 
 

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Major: Engineering & Management, Class of 2025 
Beans on toast is not a good breakfast but you know what is a good breakfast? Everything we will be eating on preo. I am one of two (2) Iron Chefs that will be leading you through the woods. I have currently completed 108 credit hours at this school and I like playing cards. One time, I slipped and fell in the kitchen because of snow (ouch). I am an Adirondack 46-er (look it up it’s pretty cool) and I am a wilderness first responder (look it up it’s pretty cool). Remember, outside is the best side. End of bio. 
 

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Major: Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2025 
O-heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy der, how y’all doin. I’m excited to meet everyone on pre-o! I’m ZZ, a senior Mechanical Engineering major from the lake placid area. So naturally being from LP I tend to be always be outside fighting gravity. I tend to do a little bit of dis n a little bit of dat but mainly hikin, bikin, n skiin are my go tos. Can’t wait to be in the woods hikin, chillin and absolutely cheffin some good camp food on the trip! We’re fine absolutely rip it, have a great time and make some new friends. 
 

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Major: Environmental Science and Policy, Class of 2026 
Oh hey there! If you’re reading this, stop right now and apply for my pre-o, LILA 190. I’m a rising junior who spends as much time as possible outside. I mostly ski and climb, which are by far the coolest things to do in the mountains. I also play violin, bass, and guitar, if you sign up for my pre-o, your ears will be blessed with my fine musical repertoire. Hope to see you soon. 

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Major: Aerospace Engineering, Class of 2026 
Hi, my name is Nyk! I’m a junior in the Aerospace Engineering program here at Clarkson. I grew up exploring the outdoors, and some of my favorite things to do are skiing and boating. I love bringing new friends out in the woods with me and I’ll always find something cool to look at that you wouldn’t have expected to find. I’m also a huge bookworm and am always reading something fun, feel free to ask me about it anytime! 
 

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Major: Computer Engineering & Software Engineering, Class of 2026 
Hey hi, how ya dern. My name says Bernard but y’all can call me Bernie. I’m the current Secretary of the Clarkson University Outing Club. This is my second year leading a pre-o and I'm super excited because I get to lead the sampler trip again! I grew up in Buffalo, NY (GO BILLS!!!) and spent a lot of my outdoor time hiking, backpacking, kayaking & canoeing, and I picked up climbing here at Clarkson; I also play club soccer and pickup basketball. Anyway, y’all should definitely pick my trip and I can’t wait to meet y’all! 
 

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Major: Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2026 
Introduction, my name is Matt and I am a Mech-E major. I grew up in Queensbury NY and I enjoy spending my time skiing, biking with friends, cooking, cliff jumping and hiking! I am fond of the occasional train and I have been fighting a fine from the school for over a year now! Can't wait to see the adventures we have on this Pre-O! 
 

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Major: Engineering & Management, Class of 2027 
Enjoyer of touching rocks, being outside and adventures. Current cuoc climbing chair. 

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Major: Environmental Science and Policy, Class of 2025 
Greetings earthlings! My name is Angie, and I’m a senior, former climbing chair, wilderness first responder, and certified single pitch instructor. Basically, you can tell your parents that I’ll keep you safe while you dance (or dangle) on the edges of cliffs. 
I fell in love with climbing 3 years ago when I was a freshman on pre-o, just like you! I love to be outdoors, soaking up sunshine and wind, watching the birds and trees, getting dirt on my hands or swimming in a stream. I’m an artist, traveler, and a vegan. So that’s three things, but I have more. 
I can’t wait to meet you all, become good friends, and to introduce you to my favorite sport!
 

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Major: Civil Engineering, Class of 2027 
Hey ya’ll, 
My name is Emily, and I'm a sophomore studying Civil Engineering. I am from the not so cool side of New York State where there are no fun rocks… aka Buffalo. I like to spend most of my time outside either climbing, hiking, slack-lining, and when it’s snow season I like to ski and dabble with some ice climbing. My favorite of these would have to be climbing though. If I’m not outside you can usually find me at the climbing wall on campus. As I was only a wee freshman last year on pre-o and had never stepped foot into the back-country, I had the absolute time of my life.I learned to climb for the first time with my awesome leaders. Now look at me, certified and ready to lead some lucky new freshmen on an amazing climbing adventure. Since Pre-O last I have continued to climb and learn, and now I am one of the climbing chairs in CUOC. I’m so excited to meet you guys!

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Major: Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2025 
Hey y’all! 
My name is Carson and I’m a senior studying Mechanical Engineering. More importantly I love skiing, hiking, sailing, sun tanning, oh and of course climbing. Rocks? Ice? Trees? You got it, I’ll climb it. I’m also a certified Wilderness First Responder and NOLS graduate, so if you’re worried about the perils of the great outdoors, don’t fret. And if that’s not enough for ya, I’m also somewhat of a local to the Lake George region, and I’m super stoked to show you some of the finest adventuring we have to offer. My goal is to make this one of the most fun trips of your first semester and maybe even your whole year! I can’t wait to meet everyone and go play around in the ‘dacks! 
Peace. 
 

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Major: Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2025
Hello, I like climbing, eating and terrariums . I’m stoked to meet you, all of you, every single one of you! 
 

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Major: Computer Science, Class of Fall 2025 
Hey, I'm Nick, and I'll be leading one of the climbing trips! This fall I'll be a junior majoring in computer science. I've spent the past two years climbing rock and ice all over the daks. Thanks to the outing club, I've been certified as a wilderness first responder and single pitch instructor, which means that I probably won't drop the break strand. When I'm not climbing, you can probably hear me playing the tin whistle somewhere on campus. Get stoked! 
 

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Major: Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2026 
Hey hi how ya durn!! My name is Owen, I'm a junior Mechanical & Aerospace major and I am wicked hyped to get to lead the beginning bikes preo this year!! I’ve ridden mountain bikes for years and I’m a mechanic at my home shop so we’ll have all the bikes absolutely ripping all week to shred all the trails in and around Stowe. I was mountain bike chair last year, and now I’m the president of CUOC, and I absolutely cannot wait to meet you and bring you into the family we call CUOC!! 

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Major: Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2026 
what’s up! I’m Megan, and I’m a junior mechanical engineering major. I bike, ski, and occasionally do some hiking here and there. Getting outside is very cool and I’m excited for you guys to join us! Come rip it with us!

Major: Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2026
Hi! My name is Kai and I’m a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering. I grew up in Vermont ripping down the trails of the green mountains and soaking up sun on Lake Champlain. I am leading the moderate mountain bike pre-o this year and I can’t wait to shred with everyone. Of course my main passion is biking but I love anything outdoors like hiking, fishing, and various paddle sports. When the snow comes you bet I’ll be out skiing as much as I can. I can’t wait to meet everyone and ride bikes!! 
 

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Major: Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2027 
Yo, my name is Jack, I love riding bikes, throwing dirt and ripping trail. I’ve been known to dabble in working on bikes occasionally, and ripping pictures. Pre-o’s gonna be sick so you should definitely be there 
 

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Major: Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2025 
I am a Senior mechanical engineering major, I grew up just south of Rochester NY in the finger lakes. I am Vice President of the Clarkson Mountain Bike Club and one of the Backcountry Skiing Chairs for the Outing Club. I race MTB’s with mountain bike club in the fall and ski in the winter both resort and back country. I am a very avid Mountain Biker and am willing to ride anything, come ride with me and see if your bikes slacker then mine… I love the outdoors and spend as much time in the outdoors as I can. If you want to ride some of the best freeride lines and make your own that’s basically all I do in my free time.

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Major: Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2026 
Howdy folks. My name is Wyatt, and I'm from smack dab in the middle of New York state. You can usually find me outside avoiding confusing technology mumbo jumbo. I particularly enjoy riding my bicycle, skiing, and walking up large hills. My other interests include chocolate, fire, and anything old and made of metal. Be sure to sign up for a bike pre-o because you're sure to have a blast. Catch ya outside!
 

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Major: Environmental & Civil Engineering, Class of 2027 
I ride bikes, I play with dirt. I’m from Massachusetts, I’m going into sophomore year. Join this pre o 
 

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Major: Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2027 
Hi! I'm Trevor, (Honk Schoo, because of my last name of course) and I'm a sophomore mechanical engineering major. I ride bikes, fix bikes, and also occasionally crash bikes. I also do most other outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and split/snowboarding. I'm one of the current CUOC bike chairs. I'm an active member of the bike club and love racing with them on the weekends during the fall. I also love going out on rides whenever with whoever. Preo's are sick, especially the biking ones so yea gonna be lit we gonna ride bikes and shred yay. 
 

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Major: Chemical Engineering, Class of Fall 2024 
Heyo I'm Justin! I grew up in the southern foothills of the Adirondacks and have never stopped exploring. I like to go hiking ALL seasons of the year. Firetowers are my favorite! I have experienced all kinds of mountains from the Lake George region to the High Peaks Wilderness. I also enjoy boating and fishing (even if I'm not that good at it). I hope for an epic pre-o adventure to show you how rad the outing club can be. Happy Trails :) 
 

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Major: Engineering & Management, Class of 2025 
ahhhhhhh, so you're looking to see who might be taking you on a hike..... well sup y'all i'm alex, one of many around these towns. This year I'm a pretty cool senior and I would say I like the
outdoors. Firstly, I appreciate the winter, and all the skiings (cross country, backcountry and regular front country). but until the snow drops i find some fun in the other sports like easy hiking, baby climbing, a little paddling and just regular vibing in da sun. I'm pretty involved around campus so I'm ready to tackle all the questions you may have while you're making the transition to a new school, and can help introduce you to the area! I hope you'll join us for Justin & I's fun adventure before school starts!!! peace out girlscouts 

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Major: Environmental Science & Policy 
Hi!! I’m Mikah. I’ve dabbled in just about every outdoor sport but I really love hiking, biking, and skiing. I’m actually a xc ski chair for this club! I’m from Buffalo but grew up in the woods in PA. I’ve hiked almost every trail in the high peaks and a lot of the other ones in the Adirondacks too :) I can’t wait to hike with you guys! 
 

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Major: Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2027 
Hey I’m Allie and I am a sophomore studying mechanical engineering. I love to hike, ski, and I like to dabble in other things too. Other than spending time outdoors, I love art, making stuff, and hanging with friends.This is my first time running a pre-o and I am excited to have a good time with nature loving adventurous students like me.