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"I have beheld the Mountain on all sides," wrote a visitor to Moosilauke. Generations of naturalists, hikers, and Dartmouth students have beheld Moosilauke on all sides, too.

Often called "Dartmouth's mountain," it is much more than that. For many, Moosilauke is their first experience of a mountain summit. Trails cross Moosilauke in every direction, reaching the broad, bald summit above treeline that offers 360° views of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. Slides, waterfalls, and mountain flora bring variety to a visitor’s experience of Moosilauke in all seasons. Moosilauke also bears the traces of long human involvement in its history, from trails to carriage roads to cabins and summit buildings. The mountain itself, too, has inspired its visitors.

The exhibit is divided into three cases. Case 1, "Dartmouth’s Mountain," has items about how Dartmouth acquired about 4,500 acres of the mountain, the Ravine Lodge, and DOC/First Year Trips. Case 2 is devoted to the mountain itself and has items showing the view from the summit, summit structures, and the natural environment. Case 3 focuses on stories, poetry, and illustrations inspired by Moosilauke.

The exhibit is on display from January 27th through March 17th, 2025 in the Class of 1965 Galleries at Rauner Special Collections Library in Webster Hall. It was curated by Daniel Abosso, Librarian (Baker-Berry Library), and Elaina Vitale, Librarian (Biomedical Libraries). Sam Milnes, Collection Management Assistant (Rauner Special Collections Library), designed the exhibit's visual elements and the poster.