Event Description: The lesson will cover techniques for safely launching and flying a kite on land. Students will work in pairs with the guidance of their instructor to practice these skills. Students should come prepared with warm, comfortable clothing.

Prior to attending this class, students should review the Winter Kiting Manual and the following videos:

• Kiteboarding Safety Precautions - Though this video uses a water kiteboarding example, the information is equally applicable to snow kiting.
• Ozone Access, Frenzy, & Summit De-power Foil Kites
• Heavy Air Instructional Video
• Survival in the Ice

Location: This lesson takes place at University Bay Fields. Students should meet at the shelter at the Northwest end of the fields.

Prerequisites: Winter Kiting Classroom rating (obtained by attending a Winter Kiting Classroom lesson).

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Winter Kiting Kite Flying (A) rating. It may take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the instructor.

Event Description: The lesson will review kite flying techniques and cover safe usage of a kiting harness. Students will work in pairs with the guidance of their instructor to practice these skills. Students should come prepared with warm, comfortable clothing. 

Prior to attending this class, students should review the Winter Kiting Manual and the following videos:

• Kiteboarding Safety Precautions - Though this video uses a water kiteboarding example, the information is equally applicable to snow kiting.
• Ozone Access, Frenzy, & Summit De-power Foil Kites
• Heavy Air Instructional Video
• Survival in the Ice

Location: This lesson takes place at University Bay Fields. Students should meet at the shelter at the Northwest end of the fields.

Prerequisites: Winter Kiting A rating 

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Winter Kiting Harness (B) rating. It may take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the instructor.

Hey y'all,

Join us every Tuesday night for our general club meeting! These are free to the public, and we meet from 7 to around 7:30 pm in the Mendota Lodge. We will be discussing upcoming trips, telling stories of recent trips, and will have 10-minute fun time at the end of each meeting which will be anything from a mini lesson on knots to a bio on a groudnbreaking outdoor enthustiast. Our meetings are open to all who wish to be involved in the outdoors. See you there!

For anyone planning on leading a land-based trip for Spring Break, we will be having a MANDATORY meeting after the general meeting on the first Tuesday of Spring Semester. We will be discussing timelines for LIT assignment, trip submission and approval, posting, sign-ups, fastracking, etc. Even if you're not fully sure on your plans, come to the meeting! Prospective LITs are encouraged to be present as well. Email mcretney@wisc.edu with questions.

Event Description: This classroom lesson will cover the basics of kiting and serve as an introduction to the sport. Important kiting concepts and theories will be covered and demonstrated through instructional videos. A trainer kite will also be available for use and viewing so that aspects of rigging can be taught prior to taking the outdoor classes. A brief talk on ice safety will also be given. Students who have already progressed to outdoor classes but have yet to see the video are also welcome. This class must be taken prior to taking a Winter Kiting A lesson.

Prior to attending this class, students should review the Winter Kiting Manual and the following videos:

• Kiteboarding Safety Precautions - Though this video uses a water kiteboarding example, the information is equally applicable to snow kiting.
• Ozone Access, Frenzy, & Summit De-power Foil Kites
• Heavy Air Instructional Video
• Survival in the Ice

Location: Check the Today in the Union website or the digital signs in Memorial Union on the day of the lesson. Note that the event start time may appear earlier on the TITU listing but will begin at the time shown here. If the event does not appear on the TITU listing, please go to the Outdoor UW Office and speak with the staff to determine the event location.

Prerequisites: None

Students who complete this lesson will receive a Winter Kiting Classroom rating.

Hello and thank you for choosing to ski tele with Hoofer Outing Club!

Every Wednesday night we go to Blackhawk Ski Hill just west of Middleton for a fun night of hitting the slopes while learning the telemark skiing technique and eating, drinking and being merry inside the lodge (the other skiers/lodge users are very fun people too). 

We're planning on meeting in the Mendota Lodge around 6:30, grab some skis and poles from the gear room (unless you brough your own, kudos!), then drive out to Blackhawk to get some 2 hours of bent-knee skiing in.

There is a $30 tele membership for Students and a $50 tele membership for non-students/community members. The membership link is here: https://www.blackhawkskiclub.org/membership-types

I look forward to hitting the slopes with you this winter!

November Lessons

Kara

3 lessons in November X $35 = $105

Plus $20 in late fees

Looking to try ice and mixed climbing? Tired of classes after just three days? Love saunas? Join us in heading down to Fenton, Michigan for a weekend of ice and mxied climbing, saunas, food trucks, and festivities at the Peabody Ice Climbing facility! This trip is open to all experience levels and is a great way to get outside this winter.

Itinerary 

Friday: We'll leave from Memorial Union at noon and grab dinner on the road. After arriving in Fenton, we'll get in some illuminated late night ice climbing, sauna time, and card games! Finally, we'll turn in for some sleep in "the bunky", a bunkhouse at the facility!

Saturday: #AlpineStart for the Peabody Ice Festival! We'll dawn some superhero costumes, eat sum breaky, then prepare for a day of climbing, raffles, and games. Climbing ends at 6 to make way for food trucks and a celebration. Once again, prepare for cribbage in the bunky and LOTS of sauna time.

Sunday: We'll play it by ear, but will get in some morning climbing before hitting the road back to Madison. We will stop for lunch on the way home.

Cost

The cost of this trip will be determined based off of personal vehicle usage, but be prepared to pay up to $125. This includes $20 for lodging, $40 for climbing passes, and potentially as much as $65 for transportation. Beyond this, please bring money to get food on the road on Friday and Sunday. If you would like to eat from the food trucks on Saturday night, purchase any swag, or need to rent gear, bring extra cash to do so. The club has ice climbing gear available for checkout, however this is first come first serve. You will have to pay to rent gear if you can't check it out from the club.

Additional Details

Additional details such as a packing list and coordinated meals will be sent out to participants once the event is filled. Feel free to email Regan Murray, mountaineering@hoofers.org, with any questions.

Interested in learning how to ski or snowboard but don’t want to learn alone? Here’s your chance to learn with others! Hoofers SnS offers weekly trips to Tyrol Basin for beginner skiers and snowboarders to take part in group lessons offered by Tyrol Basin instructors.

Trips will be every Friday throughout the season from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Transportation is provided by Hoofers via a university van that will meet at the circle outside Union South at 12:45 PM. Skis, snowboards, boots, and helmets are all available to rent at Tyrol Basin.

The Cost breakdown is as follows:

• Lift Ticket: $18
• Rentals: $18
• Helmet Rental: $8.50
• Damage Waiver: $1
• Total: $45.50

Event Description: This classroom lesson will cover the basics of kiting and serve as an introduction to the sport. Important kiting concepts and theories will be covered and demonstrated through instructional videos. A trainer kite will also be available for use and viewing so that aspects of rigging can be taught prior to taking the outdoor classes. A brief talk on ice safety will also be given. Students who have already progressed to outdoor classes but have yet to see the video are also welcome. This class must be taken prior to taking a Winter Kiting A lesson.

Prior to attending this class, students should review the Winter Kiting Manual and the following videos:

• Kiteboarding Safety Precautions - Though this video uses a water kiteboarding example, the information is equally applicable to snow kiting.
• Ozone Access, Frenzy, & Summit De-power Foil Kites
• Heavy Air Instructional Video
• Survival in the Ice

Location: Check the Today in the Union website or the digital signs in Memorial Union on the day of the lesson. Note that the event start time may appear earlier on the TITU listing but will begin at the time shown here. If the event does not appear on the TITU listing, please go to the Outdoor UW Office and speak with the staff to determine the event location.

Prerequisites: None

Students who complete this lesson will receive a Winter Kiting Classroom rating.

Event Description: The lesson will review kite flying techniques and cover safe usage of a kiting harness. Students will work in pairs with the guidance of their instructor to practice these skills. Students should come prepared with warm, comfortable clothing. 

Prior to attending this class, students should review the Winter Kiting Manual and the following videos:

• Kiteboarding Safety Precautions - Though this video uses a water kiteboarding example, the information is equally applicable to snow kiting.
• Ozone Access, Frenzy, & Summit De-power Foil Kites
• Heavy Air Instructional Video
• Survival in the Ice

Location: This lesson takes place at University Bay Fields. Students should meet at the shelter at the Northwest end of the fields.

Prerequisites: Winter Kiting A rating 

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Winter Kiting Harness (B) rating. It may take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the instructor.

Pool session season is here! The MATC swimming pool is warm, clean, and a perfect place to kickstart your paddling journey and endeavors! During this off season, the pool is a great place to learn basic kayak skills and continue practicing your skills. If you want a kayak lake lesson, SK0, SK1, an intro to whitewater boats, learn how to roll, or just come hang out and paddle with us, sign up for this event! This event is open to any and all skill levels. You can also complete your swim test here! We’re teaming up with the Sierra Club (a local paddling club) for these MATC sessions, so you’ll meet some super cool and extremely skilled paddlers at these sessions.

Sign-up and Payment: Sessions are $10 to cover the cost of the pool rental. You will be prompted to pay online when you sign-up. Otherwise, you may pay with cash/card in the Outdoor UW office, and they will manually add you to the event. If this event is full, sign up on the Kayak Pool Session - Waitlist event. If space opens up, I’ll move you over to this event.

Clothing: Bring swimwear, towel, change of clothes, and nose plugs and goggles if you have them (handy when you are upside down). Avoid cotton clothes to your best ability (dri-fit stuff is your best bet). Also, full toe protection is advisable as this is what you would wear when you're paddling on rivers/lakes, but it's not mandatory.

Logistics: Meet at Memorial Union inside the Outdoor UW boathouse at 11:15am. We will then organize which boats/gear we are taking and carry them out to the cars. Once we have all the gear and people packed we will drive to the MATC pool and meet up with the Sierra Club folks. We’ll walk our boats and gear directly to the back entrance of the pool. The MATC has locker rooms where you can store your stuff and shower (please rinse off before entering the pool). The group is split into groups i.e. “Lake Lesson” “SK0” or “Rolling Lesson”. Some of the more experienced members may practice their skills in the pool on their own. Swim tests will occur at 12:40am (or as soon as possible). We have the pool reserved from 12:30-3pm, so we will aim to start getting out of the water around 2:45pm. We need to be completely out of sight by 3pm. Please plan to stay until 4pm to help packing up gear and getting it back to the boathouse.

There will not be an instructor sign up for this session, because everyone going must pay the Sierra Club the $10 fee.

Please note that once you sign up (and pay), we cannot give you a refund unless someone else on the list can go and pay.

If you have any questions or concerns at all, email Jessica Lee (poolsessions@hooferouting.org or jrlee8@wisc.edu)

This is the waitlist event for the 1/25/20 Kayak Pool Session Event. Definitely sign up on the waitlist because people often drop out last minute. If space opens up on the official event, I will manually move you over to the official event and send you an email notifying you. Also in that notification email, I will ask you to pay the $10 for the event. Please be prompt in paying that! Thanks!

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Jessica Lee (poolsessions@hooferouting.org or jrlee8@wisc.edu)

Event Description: This classroom lesson will cover the basics of kiting and serve as an introduction to the sport. Important kiting concepts and theories will be covered and demonstrated through instructional videos. A trainer kite will also be available for use and viewing so that aspects of rigging can be taught prior to taking the outdoor classes. A brief talk on ice safety will also be given. Students who have already progressed to outdoor classes but have yet to see the video are also welcome. This class must be taken prior to taking a Winter Kiting A lesson.

Prior to attending this class, students should review the Winter Kiting Manual and the following videos:

• Kiteboarding Safety Precautions - Though this video uses a water kiteboarding example, the information is equally applicable to snow kiting.
• Ozone Access, Frenzy, & Summit De-power Foil Kites
• Heavy Air Instructional Video
• Survival in the Ice

Location: Check the Today in the Union website or the digital signs in Memorial Union on the day of the lesson. Note that the event start time may appear earlier on the TITU listing but will begin at the time shown here. If the event does not appear on the TITU listing, please go to the Outdoor UW Office and speak with the staff to determine the event location.

Prerequisites: None

Students who complete this lesson will receive a Winter Kiting Classroom rating.

Event Description: The lesson will cover techniques for safely launching and flying a kite on land. Students will work in pairs with the guidance of their instructor to practice these skills. Students should come prepared with warm, comfortable clothing.

Prior to attending this class, students should review the Winter Kiting Manual and the following videos:

• Kiteboarding Safety Precautions - Though this video uses a water kiteboarding example, the information is equally applicable to snow kiting.
• Ozone Access, Frenzy, & Summit De-power Foil Kites
• Heavy Air Instructional Video
• Survival in the Ice

Location: This lesson takes place at University Bay Fields. Students should meet at the shelter at the Northwest end of the fields.

Prerequisites: Winter Kiting Classroom rating (obtained by attending a Winter Kiting Classroom lesson).

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Winter Kiting Kite Flying (A) rating. It may take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the instructor.