MITOC Winter School Leaders
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Lectures 1 and 2 (Jan 9, 11) are mandatory for weekend trips
Prereq: None
What
Winter School is the MIT Outing Club's annual winter extravaganza! Every weekend of IAP, you’ll have the opportunity to get outdoors and hike, snoeshoe, ski, or ice climb. Whether you've never been on a hike before or are a seasoned pro who likes to share your love for the outdoors, WS is the opportunity to expand your outdoor experience and meet amazing people!
More information is available here.
Who
Winter School is open to anyone who hopes to enjoy the outdoors during the winter! No prior experience is necessary. We will teach you all you need to know to stay safe and have fun. You must become a MITOC member before your first trip.
When/Where
Trips: Each weekend of IAP. Typically in the White Mountains in New Hampshire, but there are often local trips as well.
Required Lectures: Tuesday January 9th and 11th at 7pm in 10-250
Optional Instructional Lectures: January 16th and 18th at 7pm in 6-120
Guest Lectures: January 23th, 25th, 30st and February 1nd at 7pm in 6-120
How do I join?
You must attend the first two required lectures: January 9th and 11th at 7pm in 10-250. No advance signup is necessary.
What gear do I need?
MITOC offers rentals for most of the gear you need and we'll help you find the rest affordably.
Questions?
Email the WS chairs at ws-chair@mit.edu. MITOC strives to make winter outdoor recreation accessible to everyone, and will reduce the financial burden for students on financial aid who request a fee waiver. Email WS-chair@mit.edu for more info.
Sponsor(s): Outing Club
Contact: Neil Titchener and Stephanie Plant, ws-chair@mit.edu
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Jan/09 | Tue | 07:00PM-09:00PM | 10-250 |
This lecture will cover winter safety, the basics of winter gear, food to bring on a winter hike, and MITOC policies.
MITOC Winter School Leaders
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Jan/11 | Thu | 07:00PM-09:00PM | 10-250 |
This lecture will cover winter hiking basics, navigation, weather, winter driving, and gear rental.
MITOC Winter School Leaders
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Jan/16 | Tue | 07:00PM-09:00PM | 6-120 |
This lecture will cover above treeline travel, skiing, ice climbing, avalanches, objective hazard management, and winter safety.
MITOC Winter School Leaders
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Jan/18 | Thu | 07:00PM-09:00PM | 6-120 |
This lecture will cover all the information you need to know about winter overnights, such as winter camping site selection, stoves, tents, snow shelters, and sleeping bags.
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Jan/23 | Tue | 07:00PM-09:00PM | 6-120 |
Lectures 5-8 will be guest lecturers talking about various topics related to the outdoors. Check back for updates when we have those sorted out!
MITOC Winter School Leaders
The fun part of Winter School--hiking, climbing, and skiing trips in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. There will be multiple trips each day at various levels of difficulty; signups are by lottery. You can come on one trip or go out every weekend--up to you!
MITOC Winter School Leaders