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Upcoming Events
New York's Kissing Bridge Ski Trip
Come for another great day of skiing, this time in our neighbouring state! This resort is just as close as Blue Mountain, but arguably a bit nicer.
Rentals are $15 for skis and $20 for snowboard.
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL - SOLD OUT
09/02/2010 7:30 pm
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR
Vermont Reading Week Ski and Snowboard Trip
Join us for 5 days of skiing at beautiful Jay Peak Ski Resort and spend the nights in a cool youth hostel beside the mountains! This trip is always a lot of fun and includes transportation, accommodation, most lunches and dinners, and lift passes. This trip is appropriate for all skill levels: from complete beginners to experts who enjoy challenging moguls and glades!
*Please register by Feb 3, 2010*
There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting on February 2nd, @ 5:30 in WB111
Winter Extravaganza
Join us this reading week to learn what winter camping in the Canadian north is all about as we travel to Silent Lake Provincial Park!
Activities on this trip will include a combination of show shoeing, cross country skiing, interpretive hikes, an orienteering challenge, and opportunities to practice general winter camping skills.
Hamilton Bulldogs Game
On Wednesday February 24th, the McMaster Outdoor Club is once again
teaming up with the McMaster Women's Ice Hockey team, this time
bringing you the opportunity to watch what Canada does best - Ice Hockey! Our local professional team, the Hamilton Bulldogs, will be taking ontheir rivals, the Toronto Marlies, at Copps Coliseum. Explanations
will be given regarding the rules of the game to those who are new
to hockey. Don't miss your chance to watch Canada's national sport
played at the most elite level!! Go Bulldogs Go!
teaming up with the McMaster Women's Ice Hockey team, this time
bringing you the opportunity to watch what Canada does best - Ice Hockey! Our local professional team, the Hamilton Bulldogs, will be taking ontheir rivals, the Toronto Marlies, at Copps Coliseum. Explanations
will be given regarding the rules of the game to those who are new
to hockey. Don't miss your chance to watch Canada's national sport
played at the most elite level!! Go Bulldogs Go!
Kayaking Course - Beginner Level
This four day course taught by instructors from the McMaster Whitewater Club is for people who've had had little or no instruction in kayaking. In this class you'll learn the basics, such as how to properly grip the paddle, how to enter and exit the boat, and how to wet exit. You'll also learn the basic strokes such as the forward stroke, the sweep stroke, low and high braces, the duffek and more.
Caving and Culture of Kentucky
Join us on this trip of cultural and geological discovery. Venture into the depths of the American South as we explore some of the largest and most impressive caves in the world. The fun does not stop with the caves as the we will also have the privilege of discovering a very unique culture.
SEE INSIDE for more details and PHOTOS of past trips!
***PLEASE NOTE that the REGISTRATION DEADLINE is Wed Feb 10th***
Outdoor Club Social!!!
Come join your fellow outdoor clubbers as we enjoy an evening of games, laughs and picutres from past trips
Managing Risk in Outdoor Recreation
This workshop is designed to help trip leaders recognize, assess, manage, and avoid situations of potential risk in remote settings. Topics include risk management theory, key concepts and methods of pro-active and reactive risk management, case studies such as the infamous Lake Temiskaming incident, legal responsibilities of trip leaders including liability and trip planning. Upon successful completion of the workshop, a certificate will be awarded.
Cross Country Skiing Weekend
Come embrace the winter season and a great Canadian tradition as we embark on two days of cross county sking. We will spend the night in a beautiful cottage and the cost includes the cost of dinner, breakfast and lunch.
Dogsledding Weekend
Join us to Haliburton Forest Reserve to enjoy a half day of dog sledding, a half day at the wolf center and a half day to enjoy either cross country skiing or snow shoeing. We'll spend the night in rustic accomodations, and enjoy what the last bits of winter have to offer!
Hike Ontario Certified Hike Leader
Basic Hike Leader is aimed at group hike leaders who typically want to develop leadership skills for leading day hikes from 5 to 20km along blazed hiking trails in Ontario. Topics include: group dynamics, hike planning, risk avoidance, leadership and trail etiquette. Contact outdoor @mcmaster.ca for more details
Cross Country Skiing Day Trip
Come for a day of Cross Country Skiing in beautiful Albion Hills Conservation Area (about an hour drive from Mac). This is a fantastic wintery activity, and great exercise too! This cost includes all rental equipment and is therefore perfect for beginner skiers, although the extensive trail system makes the trip also suited for more experienced enthousiasts.
Spencer Gorge Day Hike
See the waterfalls in the spring when their flow is max!
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)
A 36-hour course that prepares you for emergency situations in a wilderness setting. It is a complete introduction to wilderness medicine and the following medical protocols: ana-kit and epipen injections, wound management, and modified CPR protocols.
Vancouver Island Coastal Hiking and Sea Kayaking
Join us as we head west, far west...pretty much as far west as Canada goes.
Spend 5 days backpacking on Canada's premier costal hiking trail, and 6 days sea kayaking in the world class Broughton Archipelago. If that wasn't enough, we will also spend two nights in Victoria BC and a night in Port McNeil.
*** Participants must meet with and have approval from Caitlin Allan before registering for this trip***
There will be a pretrip meeting on Wednesday, February 24th at 5:30 pm
Registration deadline is Monday March1st


