42 nd annual Winter School Presented by the MIT Outing Club

MITOC Winter School 2012 IntroductionIntroduction Did the sun really just set at 4:15 again? Sure did, but fear not. Winter school is here to equip you with a skill set that will allow you to enjoy the outdoors during winter and combat the seasonal blues. Trips are offered for participants of a variety of backgrounds, and activities include: Hiking - Ice Climbing - Cross Country Skiing - Camping - Snowshoeing - Sledding - Backcountry Skiing - Orienteering - Snow shelters

MITOC Winter School 2012 Winter School Goals Upon completion, participants will know:  Activities to do during the winter  What to bring, and how to use it  How to be safe and sane  Places to go and available resources  Other people to plan trips with  Wilderness etiquette & ethics Upon completion, participants will know:  Activities to do during the winter  What to bring, and how to use it  How to be safe and sane  Places to go and available resources  Other people to plan trips with  Wilderness etiquette & ethics

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MITOC Winter School 2012 Course Pre-requisites  Basic outdoor clothing and some essential gear  Mild weather outdoors experience is desired, but not necessary  Common sense  Respect for the trip leaders  Self awareness  Basic outdoor clothing and some essential gear  Mild weather outdoors experience is desired, but not necessary  Common sense  Respect for the trip leaders  Self awareness

MITOC Winter School 2012 Registration Requirements  SIGN IN each day this week  Attendance at the first two lectures (today & Jan 12) is mandatory to go on any trips  FILL OUT a liability waiver tonight and turn in at the end of lecture  More details in the rules and regulations talk  SIGN IN each day this week  Attendance at the first two lectures (today & Jan 12) is mandatory to go on any trips  FILL OUT a liability waiver tonight and turn in at the end of lecture  More details in the rules and regulations talk

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MITOC Winter School 2012 FormatFormat  Two evening lectures per week  Tu & Th, 7:00p - 9:00p, ( this week, rest of IAP)  Free!  Optional “recitations” on both Saturday and Sunday of every weekend to various New England locations.  Tuesdays: trip announcements for coming weekend  Wednesdays: trip signup sheets posted online  Thursdays: mandatory trip meetings with leaders after lecture, gear rental  Some fees apply  Two evening lectures per week  Tu & Th, 7:00p - 9:00p, ( this week, rest of IAP)  Free!  Optional “recitations” on both Saturday and Sunday of every weekend to various New England locations.  Tuesdays: trip announcements for coming weekend  Wednesdays: trip signup sheets posted online  Thursdays: mandatory trip meetings with leaders after lecture, gear rental  Some fees apply

MITOC Winter School 2012 FeesFees We try to make this as cheap as possible!  One time:  MITOC membership: $10  Personal clothing: Varies a lot! At least $100, starting from scratch  Per Trip:  Trip Fee (WMNF fees, group gear, etc): $3  Gas money: $15-20 round trip for most NH locations (pay to driver directly, less for closer trips)  Cabin Fees: ($5/night, if you stay there)  Gear rental: $5-$20, depends on trip and what you need We try to make this as cheap as possible!  One time:  MITOC membership: $10  Personal clothing: Varies a lot! At least $100, starting from scratch  Per Trip:  Trip Fee (WMNF fees, group gear, etc): $3  Gas money: $15-20 round trip for most NH locations (pay to driver directly, less for closer trips)  Cabin Fees: ($5/night, if you stay there)  Gear rental: $5-$20, depends on trip and what you need

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MITOC Winter School 2012 Optional Text  “Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills, 7th Ed. The Mountaineers.

MITOC Winter School 2012 Our background  WS Lecturers and Trip Leaders are volunteers  MITOC members who love the outdoors and enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience with others  Leaders have demonstrated practical knowledge of skills, outdoor leadership, and safety/good judgment to the MITOC Winter Safety Committee  Every trip has a person certified in Wilderness First Aid or better.  We are NOT professional guides or certified instructors.  WS Lecturers and Trip Leaders are volunteers  MITOC members who love the outdoors and enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience with others  Leaders have demonstrated practical knowledge of skills, outdoor leadership, and safety/good judgment to the MITOC Winter Safety Committee  Every trip has a person certified in Wilderness First Aid or better.  We are NOT professional guides or certified instructors.

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MITOC Winter School 2012 Today’s Schedule  Jan 10 th :  Welcome to Winter School  Clothing  Basic Gear/10 Essentials  Cheap Gear  Basic Hiking  Basic Weather  MITOC Rules and Regulations  Trip Announcements  Member Signups  Jan 10 th :  Welcome to Winter School  Clothing  Basic Gear/10 Essentials  Cheap Gear  Basic Hiking  Basic Weather  MITOC Rules and Regulations  Trip Announcements  Member Signups

MITOC Winter School 2012 ThursdayThursday  Jan 12 th :  Backpacks  Crampons & Ice Axes  Snowshoes  Personal & Women’s Issues  Daytrip Food  Winter Driving  Safety  Rentals at MITOC Office  Jan 12 th :  Backpacks  Crampons & Ice Axes  Snowshoes  Personal & Women’s Issues  Daytrip Food  Winter Driving  Safety  Rentals at MITOC Office

MITOC Winter School 2012 Future Weeks  Week 2  Technical Equipment  Overnights  Week 3  Dr. Murray Hamlet: Guest Lecture on “Cold Weather Injuries”  Cool Trip Reports (Katahdin, Denali)  Week 4  Guest Lecturers  Advanced topics in winter hiking and climbing.  Week 2  Technical Equipment  Overnights  Week 3  Dr. Murray Hamlet: Guest Lecture on “Cold Weather Injuries”  Cool Trip Reports (Katahdin, Denali)  Week 4  Guest Lecturers  Advanced topics in winter hiking and climbing.

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MITOC Winter School 2012 FAQsFAQs  Do I need previous experience?  Do I have to be EXXXTREME?!?!?!?  How many trips do I have to go on?  What if I don’t have a car?  Will these lectures be posted somewhere?  Do I need previous experience?  Do I have to be EXXXTREME?!?!?!?  How many trips do I have to go on?  What if I don’t have a car?  Will these lectures be posted somewhere?