40 th annual Winter School Presented by the MIT Outing Club

MITOC Winter School 2010 IntroductionIntroduction Did the sun really just set at 415p 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: Did the sun really just set at 415p 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 2010 Winter School Goals Upon completion, students should 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, students should 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 2010 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 2010 Registration Requirements  SIGN IN each day this week  Attendance at the first two lectures (today & Jan 7) is mandatory to go on any trips  FILL OUT a liability waiver tonight  Current MITOC members should place their completed form on the desk after lecture before leaving  New members should take their completed form to the MITOC office on the 4 th floor of W20 to join  SIGN IN each day this week  Attendance at the first two lectures (today & Jan 7) is mandatory to go on any trips  FILL OUT a liability waiver tonight  Current MITOC members should place their completed form on the desk after lecture before leaving  New members should take their completed form to the MITOC office on the 4 th floor of W20 to join

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MITOC Winter School 2010 FormatFormat  Two evening lectures per week  Tu & Th, 7:00p - 9:00p, (35-225)  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, (35-225)  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 2010 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 2010 Optional Text  “Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills, 7th Ed. The Mountaineers.

MITOC Winter School 2010 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 2010 Today’s Schedule  Jan 6th:  Welcome to Winter School  Clothing  Basic Gear/10 Essentials  Cheap Gear  Basic Weather  Daytrip Food  Policies  Trip Announcements  Member Signups at MITOC Office  Jan 6th:  Welcome to Winter School  Clothing  Basic Gear/10 Essentials  Cheap Gear  Basic Weather  Daytrip Food  Policies  Trip Announcements  Member Signups at MITOC Office

MITOC Winter School 2010 ThursdayThursday  Jan 8th:  Backpacks  Crampons & Axes  Snowshoes  Basic Hiking  Winter Driving  Personal & Women's Issues  Safety  Rentals at MITOC Office  Jan 8th:  Backpacks  Crampons & Axes  Snowshoes  Basic Hiking  Winter Driving  Personal & Women's Issues  Safety  Rentals at MITOC Office

MITOC Winter School 2010 Future Weeks  Week 2  Technical Equipment  Overnights  Week 3  Dr. Murray Hamlet: Guest Lecture on “Cold Weather Injuries”  Bryan Yeaton: Guest Lecture on Mountain Weather  Week 4  Special Topics  Guidebook author Jon Sykes and climbing partner Jamie Cunningham  Week 2  Technical Equipment  Overnights  Week 3  Dr. Murray Hamlet: Guest Lecture on “Cold Weather Injuries”  Bryan Yeaton: Guest Lecture on Mountain Weather  Week 4  Special Topics  Guidebook author Jon Sykes and climbing partner Jamie Cunningham

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MITOC Winter School 2010 FAQsFAQs  Do I need previous experience?  Do I have to be EXTREME?!?!?!?  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 EXTREME?!?!?!?  How many trips do I have to go on?  What if I don’t have a car?  Will these lectures be posted somewhere?