The Carleton Association of Nature and Outdoor Enthusiasts (CANOE) is made up of any and all students who love being outside and want to share that experience with other students. We are one of the largest student organizations on campus, with hundreds of students going on our free student-led outdoor trips every year.

Trips students have led include activities such as hiking, camping, snowshoeing, skiing, dog sledding, canoeing, singing in the rain, star-gazing, and pretty much any other outdoor activity that you can think of. And the best part is that anyone can lead a trip—we can help you with all of the details! Email our Presidents, Leah Coleman (colemanl2@carleton.edu) and Myles Reed-Morgan (Reedmorganm@carleton.edu) and Trip Leader Leader Graham Hausken (hauskeng@carleton.edu) if interested.

Want to borrow gear?

We have a collection of outdoors gear that all students can borrow from! Email our Gear Managers Hailey Thompson (thompsonh@carleton.edu) and Zoe Smith (smithz2@carleton.edu) with any questions or gear requests. Check out the Gear Loan page for more information.

Have Pictures?

If you have any pictures from trips that you’d like to share with the world, feel free to email them to Kumail Akram (akramk@carleton.edu) along with a brief description.

Have Questions about CANOE’s Connection with SAO?

Feel free to email our Student Activities Office Liaison Myles Reed-Morgan at reedmorganm@carleton.edu for clarification.

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Canoeing on the Cannon River
Backpacking in the Porcupine Mountains
Ice Climbing in Sandstone
Outdoor Bouldering at Louisville Swamp Boulder