Winter School Policies Winter School Policies Aaron Yahr …and more reasons to participate

Rental Procedures during WS ► Must be a MITOC member to rent gear  $10 yearly dues ► Gear is due back 1 week from date taken out  Recommended return date is following Monday ► Office hours usually 5-6pm on Monday (check website first!) and after lecture on Thursday ► We only accept CHECKS – no exceptions  Deposit check due when you rent gear; will later be shredded  Payment check due when you return gear and purchase items for sale (e.g. nalgenes)

Typical Rental Fees Winter boots $3 Backpack$2 Crampons$3 Snowshoes$5 Total for 1 day trip $13 ► We only charge per day of use

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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

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The Cabins: Intervale III ► Near North Conway and Mt Washington ► 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 ► 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!

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Trip Etiquette ► Minimize Impact on the Environment  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  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

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