Hello Mountaineers,

Join me next Thursday, June 1st for a sport climbing social and skills clinic at Hillbilly Hollow.

We will meet at the Park St. circle outside Memorial Union at 8:00 am and depart for the crag.  I plan to be back to MU by 6:00 pm.

We will climb, review sport anchors, rappelling and lowering and work on climbing techniques.

A sport rating is required for this event.

Mountain Project info: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105863283/hillbilly-hollow

Event Information: This three hour lesson will review the topics of the Intro to Dinghy Sailing lesson and focus on the rigging and sailing of the Badger Tech. Students should expect to spend time on the water during this lesson and dress accordingly. Most students take this course once or twice before moving on to the Learner Dinghy Practical. 

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Intro to Dinghy Attendance Rating.

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Tech Light 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 Information: This three hour lesson will focus on refinement of skills learned in the Intro to Badger Sloop Sailing lesson. Students will have the chance to further practice rigging, boat handling, landing and crew overboard procedures. This lesson will take place predominantly on the water.

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Completion of the Intro to Badger Sloop Sailing Lesson. Please review the Badger Sloop Manual prior to this lesson.   

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Sloop Light rating. The Sloop fleet uses a series of skill check-off ratings (Rigging, Crew Overboard, Landing, Boat Handling) to help keep track of proficiency. Once all of the check-off ratings have been earned by a student, they will be issued a Badger Sloop Light 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.

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
If you are signing your child up for this event, just select the quantity of crafts you will need to accommodate your party. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian and all participants under 16 must be in the same paddlecraft as their legal guardian.
Participants over 18:
Select the number of crafts you would like and then proceed with your payment. You will be prompted to enter your information and agree to our waiver. Follow the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and you are listed as a participant.

Event Information: This three hour lesson will focus on refinement of skills specific to the J24 and the knowledge gained in Intro to Keelboat. Students will have the chance to further practice rigging, boat handling, landing and crew overboard procedures. This lesson will take place predominantly on the water.

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Intro to Keelboat Attendance Rating

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their J24 Light rating. The Keelboat fleet uses a J-Fleet sign off sheet for earning ratings to help keep track of proficiency. Once the student has filled out a J-Fleet sign off sheet, they will be eligible to earn a J24 Light rating. It will take several lessons to achieve proficiency in the skills that constitute the rating. Ratings are issued at the discretion of the Instructor. 

WE WILL USE THE OUTING CLUB UTILITY TRAILER

PREREQUISITES: Lake Rating or Whitewater Kayak Orientation. Participants should be comfortable with swimming and being underwater briefly.

OUTCOMES: 

The goals of this trip are to be safe, have fun, and learn something! 

Black Earth Creek is a scenic trout stream in the Driftless Area, and a nice place to learn the fundamentals of river paddling. 

By the end of this trip, you should be familiar with moving water fundamentals, including eddy turns, ferries, and peel-outs. We will also discuss the basic moving water hazards: strainers and snags/foot entrapment. 

SCHEDULE: 

Meet at 11:00 am at the Hoofer Boathouse, lower level of Memorial Union. 

By 12:00 pm, leave for Black Earth Creek 

By 1:00, arrive at the Olson Road put-in. 

By 1:30, start paddling. 

By 3:30, reach the Two Bridges/ Wolf Run trailhead in Mazomanie. 

By 4:30 pm, return to Madison

WHAT TO BRING: 

Please bring shoes that you are willing to get wet and that will not fall off in the water. 

Dress for being immersed in water. You can wear activewear layers, or wetsuits are available which you can borrow from Hoofers (or bring your own). Definitely plan to be completely soaking wet! 

Bring a towel and a full change of dry clothing, including a dry pair of shoes. We will leave those in the car for afterwards. 

Option to participate in the bike shuttle - gravel path similar to lakeshore path - bring bike and bike helmet if you want to participate in bike shuttle. 

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a SUPSquatch rental (3-8 person paddleboard) for 1 hour. If you would like to go out for more than 1 hour or during a different time than the reservation posting, please contact our office at 608-262-1630. One person from the party will sign up here and pay the full $40. You can split this cost later amongst yourselves, but the full $40 must be paid by one person. If you would like to rent a single-person craft (Solo Kayak or Stand-Up Paddleboard) or a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
     • For any other members of the party, they will need to sign a paper waiver in our office upon arrival. The person whose name the reservation is under will have already signed the waiver online by reserving the craft.
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please contact our office at 608-262-1630.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian so that they can sign the child's waiver. If there are any children under the age of 16, we require that there are at least 2 adults on the craft as well in order to maneuver the craft properly.
Participants over 18:
We require that there are at least 3 people on the board (at least 2 adults if some of the participants are under 16). The board can accommodate up to 8 people.

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
If you are signing your child up for this event, just select the quantity of crafts you will need to accommodate your party. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian and all participants under 16 must be in the same paddlecraft as their legal guardian.
Participants over 18:
Select the number of crafts you would like and then proceed with your payment. You will be prompted to enter your information and agree to our waiver. Follow the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and you are listed as a participant.

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
If you are signing your child up for this event, just select the quantity of crafts you will need to accommodate your party. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian and all participants under 16 must be in the same paddlecraft as their legal guardian.
Participants over 18:
Select the number of crafts you would like and then proceed with your payment. You will be prompted to enter your information and agree to our waiver. Follow the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and you are listed as a participant.

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
If you are signing your child up for this event, just select the quantity of crafts you will need to accommodate your party. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian and all participants under 16 must be in the same paddlecraft as their legal guardian.
Participants over 18:
Select the number of crafts you would like and then proceed with your payment. You will be prompted to enter your information and agree to our waiver. Follow the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and you are listed as a participant.

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Event Information: This lesson will cover the basics of sailing and introduce you to the Badger Sloop. Instructional topics will include boat vocabulary, basic sailing principles, knots, and rigging (setting up) the boat. Students will spend some time on shore and some time on the water and should dress accordingly. 

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Prerequisites: Ground School Attendance Rating. Please read the Badger Sloop Manual prior to this lesson. 

Students who take this lesson will be working toward earning their Sloop Light rating. The Sloop fleet uses a series of skill check-off ratings (Rigging, Crew Overboard, Landing, Boat Handling) to help keep track of proficiency. Once all of the check-off ratings have been earned by a student, they will be issued a Badger Sloop Light rating. It is recommended that students take this lesson once, followed by a Badger Sloop Lesson two to three times to earn their skill check offs and eventually Badger Sloop Light rating.

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
If you are signing your child up for this event, just select the quantity of crafts you will need to accommodate your party. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian and all participants under 16 must be in the same paddlecraft as their legal guardian.
Participants over 18:
Select the number of crafts you would like and then proceed with your payment. You will be prompted to enter your information and agree to our waiver. Follow the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and you are listed as a participant.

This reservation is for a single-person craft rental (Single Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard).  Don't forget to invite your friends to sign-up!  If you would like to rent a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

This reservation is for a SUPSquatch rental (3-8 person paddleboard) for 1 hour. If you would like to go out for more than 1 hour or during a different time than the reservation posting, please contact our office at 608-262-1630. One person from the party will sign up here and pay the full $40. You can split this cost later amongst yourselves, but the full $40 must be paid by one person. If you would like to rent a single-person craft (Solo Kayak or Stand-Up Paddleboard) or a two-person craft (Tandem Kayak or Canoe), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
     • For any other members of the party, they will need to sign a paper waiver in our office upon arrival. The person whose name the reservation is under will have already signed the waiver online by reserving the craft.
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please contact our office at 608-262-1630.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian so that they can sign the child's waiver. If there are any children under the age of 16, we require that there are at least 2 adults on the craft as well in order to maneuver the craft properly.
Participants over 18:
We require that there are at least 3 people on the board (at least 2 adults if some of the participants are under 16). The board can accommodate up to 8 people.

This reservation is for a two-person craft rental (Canoe or Tandem Kayak).  Only one reservation is required for you and your paddling partner. An additional liability waiver will be required for the second occupant upon arrival to your rental. If you would like to rent a single person craft (single kayak or stand-up paddleboard), please check our rental calendar for alternate options.  

1. Complete your reservation before arriving 
   • Payment will be required
   • A waiver will be signed
   • Review our cancellation policy
2. Arrive to the Outdoor UW Office
   • The office is located in the lower level overlooking the lake front on the west side of the building.  
   • Additional directions and information will be sent in a confirmation email. 
   • Arrive early if you plan to change, use the bathroom, or rent a locker.  Locker rentals are available for $1 through our front desk (or at the time of your rental reservation)
   • The second occupant of the boat will need to complete a waiver in our office. 
3. Let's Paddle!
   • Our team will help you gear up and provide a safety orientation. 
4. Return your boat
   • Reservations are for one hour.  Should you want a longer time period, please sign-up for an additional timeslot.
   • Our staff will help you exit your boat and put away your equipment.  
   • Don't forget to visit the terrace for food and drinks after!

Participants under 18:
If you are signing your child up for this event, just select the quantity of crafts you will need to accommodate your party. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian and all participants under 16 must be in the same paddlecraft as their legal guardian.
Participants over 18:
Select the number of crafts you would like and then proceed with your payment. You will be prompted to enter your information and agree to our waiver. Follow the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and you are listed as a participant.