Gear Rental Erika Uyterhoeven

Typical Rental Fees Winter boots $3 Backpack $2 Crampons Snowshoes $5 Total for 1 day trip $13 We only charge per number of days used Minimum fee of 1 day of use unless your trip leader cancels the trip Group safety gear is FREE!

When Renting Gear: Thursday 9pm-10pm Friday 12pm-1pm Returning Gear: Monday 7pm-8pm Tuesday 5:30pm-6:30pm Tuesday 9pm-10pm See website calendar!

Register for WS and MITOC Must happen before leaving lecture today: Fill out liability form Even if you’ve already filled it out before Register with desk worker Even if you’re already a member Do before Thursday: Fill out WS Personal Information Form

Renting Gear on Thursday Meet with your leader (lecture hall) Determine what gear you need Grab and fit gear (office) Write gear ID on this form -> Hand form to desk worker

Checking Out Gear Must make deposit and payment with check Deposit amount is replacement cost of gear Or……. Become a frequent flyer! MITOC

Frequent Flyer Write 2 checks No more deposit checks for one year! $700 $300 No more deposit checks for one year! MITOC 300 Three hundred dollars MITOC 700 Seven hundred dollars

Gear Rental Policy Once you have checked out gear, desk worker will hand you this form

Returning Gear Must be returned by Tuesday A proxy may return your gear Proxy must pay for gear with check Put back gear where you found it Do not return gear wet

Buying Gear

What do I need to do? Today: Fill out liability form Register with desk worker Before Thursday: Fill out WS form Thursday: Bring checkbook (for deposit/freq flyer) Pay $10 membership fee (new members)

Winter School Policies …and more reasons to participate Eric Gilbertson slides by Aaron Yahr

Variety 4

White Mountain National Forest Most, but not all, Winter School trips go to WMNF 10 person maximum for each trip Must display a parking pass at designated trailheads Backcountry camping regulations (later lecture) Outing clubs must have “Outfitter/Guide Permit” If you are on your own trip outside of Winter School do not tell the rangers you are part of MITOC or we will be charged for your trip

The views… 3

The Cabins: Intervale III Near North Conway and Mt Washington 3-3.5 hour drive from MIT Propane heat, cooking stove, and lamps Sleeps ~15 comfortably Unheated yurt for overflow X

The Cabins: Camelot Near Rumney, I-93 2-2.5 hour drive from MIT Electric lights and cooking stove Wood stoves for heat Sleeps ~40 but parking is limited X

Cabin Use $5 per night per member Will be added to the cost of your rentals Keyholder is responsible person in charge and must be present at the cabin All trips staying at a cabin must have a trained keyholder The keyholder is usually one of the trip leaders, but may also be a participant Keep as clean/organized as possible Do lengthy chores such as dishes the night before Never leave in the morning before cleaning up your mess!

Creativity is encouraged 2

Trip Etiquette Minimize Impact on the Environment Be respectful Carry-in/carry-out all waste, including poop Travel/camp on established trails or durable surfaces (snow, ice, rock…) “Take only pictures, leave only footprints…” Be respectful Listen to your trip leaders! Act courteously toward other hikers Obey rules and local laws as applicable

Questions …to be directed to trip leaders …for the organizer Appropriateness of a trip for your ability Gear, clothing, food, etc. Ride coordination and cabin use …for the organizer Winter School policy and procedure Any issue you are uncomfortable discussing with your trip leader

A day well spent in good company 1