Gould Academy students head into the woods with all of their gear on the first day of their trip on Sunday, March 7. Every March 11th graders head out into the White Mountains for a multi-night winter camping excursion.

Gould Academy students head away from the vehicles and into the woods with all of their gear.

Gould Academy teacher Kristen Drew, left, helps Siyi "Christen" Wu with her pack before they head on the trip.

Gould Academy Students needed to organize food and supplies at the school in Bethel before leaving for the White Mountains.

Lilybeth Ryan carries gear to the bus.

Paige Mull braids Sofia Machado's hair before their group leaves for the White Mountains.

From left, Maddie Lindquist, Caroline Siekman and Jelena Perovic wait on the bus to head to the White Mountains with their group on the first day of their trip.

Caroline Siekman looks at a map to determine where her group should head on the first day of their trip on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Students take turns leading the group. Siekman worked as a navigator the first day of the trip.

Lilybeth Ryan takes a break after reaching their first campsite.

Paige Mull laughs after falling over in the snow as her classmate Maddie Lindquist offers to help her up.

Lilybeth Ryan ties a knot to set up her tent.

Nancy Eaton, far left, teaches her Gould Academy students how to tie a knot while they set up their tents.

Sofia Machado, right, tries to flatten the snow under their tent while Caroline Siekman ties down the tarp.

Caroline Siekman, right, and Gould Academy teacher Naomi Kramer look at a map while trying to pick a camping spot on the first day of their trip.

Caroline Siekman pulls a sled filled with gear as her group heads into the woods for their first day of the trip.