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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. Variety 4

5. 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

6. The views… 3

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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!

10. Creativity is encouraged 2

11. 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

12. 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

13. A day well spent in good company 1