mandatory for women, but the dress code was relaxed in subsequent years. In 2016, the hike was cancelled due to safety and inclusivity concerns, prompting criticism from several right-wing media outlets. It was revived the next year as a generic costumed hike, but many participants still don swimwear. OTL is separate from but affiliated with Pomona College's Outdoor Education Center, which teaches courses in outdoor leadership, rents equipment, and runs the Orientation Adventure program for all incoming students. It is also unaffiliated with Pomona's annual ski-beach day tradition. See also List of college and university outing clubs References External links On the Loose at Engage, the registry of Claremont Colleges clubs Claremont Colleges University outdoors clubs