1. Gear Rental
Erika Uyterhoeven

3. 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!

4. 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!

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. Buying Gear

12. 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)

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

14. Variety 4

15. 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

16. The views… 3

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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!

20. Creativity is encouraged2

21. 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

22. 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

23. A day well spent in good company1