Technical Review Sessions

These are weekly meetings at 7pm in the MITOC office. We recommend joining the mitoc mailing list or adding the google calendar to stay informed. We meet weekly to biweekly to review and practice wilderness first aid, self rescue, mountaineering, and climbing skills. These sessions are a great way to refresh and practice skills which are easily forgotten after taking the respective courses. We aim to cover a scenario/skill at each session such as rescuing a follower with a ledge or without a ledge or for first aid run a few scenarios plus discussion. Sessions are run by 2 people who have taken a course or would like to share their experiences. Please fill out the form below if you're interested in running a session!

Example Topics

Here is a noncomprehensive list example of topics that may be covered.

First aid

• Splinting
• Cold weather emergencies

Self Rescue

• Rescuing a follower
• Rescuing a leader
• Escaping a belay

Climbing

• Anchor building
• Rappelling
• Hauling

Mountaineering

• Glacier travel
• Accident report review

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Most organizers and session leaders running Technical Review Sessions are not climbing guides, mountain guides, certified first-aid instructors, or medical practitioners. There will be no formal "teaching" or certification, these sessions are for practice and review. If you are interested in taking a formal course on self rescue, general rope techniques, first aid, climbing, or mountaineering from a certified guide, we suggest you take an official course taught by professionals. Climbing, mountaineering, and general outdoor activities are inherently dangerous. Practicing medicine outside of your scope of practice places liability on you, the volunteer rescuer. MITOC takes no responsibility for your actions.

Run a Session

These sessions rely on volunteer leaders. If you are interested in running a session, please contact Erika at euyterho@mit.edu.