Join us for a sport climbing clinic at Governor Dodge! This clinic is aimed at climbers who are confident in top rope climbing and belaying and want to expand their climbing skills. 

Itinerary: 

• 8am: leave from Memorial Union circle

• 9:30am: arrive at Governor Dodge State Park

• 9:30-12: teach/practice skills

• 12-1pm: lunch

• 1-4pm: climb!

• 5pm: arrive back at Memorial Union

To bring:

• Helmet*

• Harness*

• Climbing shoes*

• Belay device*

• Chalk

• Sturdy shoes for hiking

• Lunch/ snacks

• Water

*can be rented from HMC, email a gear manager (gearmanager@hoofermountaineering.org) to reserve

What we’ll provide:

• Draws

• Rope

Transportation:

We will provide fleet transportation from Memorial Union to Governer Dodge and back free of charge for those that need it. You may drive your personal car as well. 

Ratings:

All participants must have a top rope rating to attend this clinic. To obtain your top rope rating, attend gear manager or president office hours (posted on rechub). Participants will not earn any ratings on this trip, but may test for their sport rating at a later date.

Let's plan to meet at Park Street Circle, the north end of Park Street, between Union Theatre and HC White, at 9:00 am on Sunday Apr 11!

We have a second driver for this event; thank you! 

DESCRIPTION: This trip is for Hoofers who have taken the Basic Leader Training (BLT) course and are interested in leading boating trips. Trip capacity is 7 people maximum. Participants will depart from the campus area at 9:00 am on Sunday and will drive to the Olson Road bridge on Black Earth Creek, behind Wisconsin Heights High School, meeting there at about 9:45 am. Participants may be assigned to a carpool (max three people, with "green" Badger Badges) or can arrange to drive themselves. Caroline will meet the group at Olson Road bridge with canoes, paddles, and PFDs. We will shuttle vehicles, then will paddle canoes on Black Earth Creek from Olson Road to the Twin Bridges/Wolf Run trailhead in Mazomanie. According to current rules, we have to wear masks, even outside, even while paddling. We don't have an exception for water-based activities yet. We do have an exemption to forego masks while paddling, since we are outside and can maintain good distance. I will be taking off my mask for instructing. If you choose to wear a mask while canoeing, that is ok too, but it's not a requirement. We don't intend to be in the water, but it certainly could happen. If a mask gets wet, it will have to be changed; we will have dry extras. Since Black Earth Creek is small and shallow, swims are not long or deep.

PREREQUISITES: No prior Outing Club trip experience. Preferably, prior experience paddling canoes. Interest in leading boating trips with the Outing Club.

OUTCOMES: 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. We will also discuss the expectations of being a Quietwater Leader for Hoofers.

SCHEDULE: Coordinate with your car-mates to leave campus area at 9:00 AM. Arrive at Black Earth Creek before 10 am. Begin paddling before 11 am. We should be off the water before 12:30 pm. Estimated return to Madison: about 2-2:30 pm.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring shoes that you are willing to get wet and will not fall off if we end up swimming. We will probably be walking in mud and possibly in water. I wear rubber boots. Dress for being outside for several hours. Bring a change of clothing and a towel, in case we end up wet (we are not planning to practice capsizing canoes, but it could happen).

COVID PRECAUTIONS: Each participant riding in a vehicle with others should have a current "green" Badger Badge. Yellow is ok, but don't make it a habit. Aside from driving, the event is outdoors. While paddling, canoe partners are about than 6 feet apart. We will maintain space between boats whenever possible. Spare masks will be available if one gets wet. (But it's best if you can bring your own spare)

We're going to switch it up a little bit and meet outside of Union South at the entrance on Johnson Street across from Steenbock's on Orchard! From there, we will vote on running down the bike path, to the Henry Vilas zoo or to the arboretum. Masks are required and so is having a green badger badge so please bring your phone!

HRC President (Kendra Lofthus) Virtual Office Hours

I'll be hanging out in the link below for this hour, feel free to drop in or email me at ridingpresident@hoofers.org to schedule a different time to meet!

Google Meet:

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/scf-ecyj-pyz

If you have any questions or would just like to chat please join! Here is the link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/8290560599

Hi Hoofers! 

Swing by my office hours any Tuesday from 2-5 pm to chat about anything Hoofer-related. Any Hoofer member of non-member is welcome, I would love to answer your questions about Hoofer Council, elections, programming, current covid protocol, or any other concerns or ideas you have. 

To join, either sign up ahead of time and I'll send you a Zoom link, or email me at any time 2-5 pm at president@hoofers.org to join.

Some Tuesdays I'll be in the Hoofer Office in the basement of the Memorial Union, so stop by if you're in the neighborhood! Socially-distanced meetings are welcomed.

Join me for virtual office hours to ask questions about the club, offer reccomendations or voice your complaints. I would love to hear from our members.

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These meetings will be held on teams. If you are interested in joining, please reach out and let me know and we will find a way to get you there! These are open for observation for all club members who would like to attend.

If you have any questions or would just like to chat, please join! Here is the link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/8290560599

I will be leading an all-levels mountain biking trip to Quarry Ridge this Wednesday. Quarry Ridge is about 5 miles away, and it usually takes about 30 minutes to get there on a mountain bike. All skill levels welcome, and Hoofers has helmets and some dope mountain bikes making this the perfect opportunity to try out the sport!

Quarry Ridge is an actual trail system, meaning it has a variety of singletrack trails ranging from beginner to expert, so the ability to ride a bike comfortably is a must, with basic skills like shifting, braking, and riding over and off small curbs. In addition to basic riding ability, you should be comfortable in your ability to bike up to 15 miles in a 5 hour period. If you have these skills, you have what it takes to go on your first mountain biking trip!

What you should bring:

• At least 1.5L of water (aka 2 water bottles)
• Snacks and possible a small lunch (for some extra calories on the ride)
• Something to carry these items!
• Clothing (Long socks, athletic shirt and shorts, light gloves if you have them, shoes with a flat bottom and strong sole/toe protection work best)
• If you have your own bike, let me know so I can open the trip to more participants

Logistics:

• Meet at the boathouse at 5PM (right next to the Mendota Lounge where we have our weekly meetings)
• Shred trails for 2 hours
• Return by 7:30PM 

Covid Policy

• We will be outside and spread out the entire time
• Bring a mask for the short period of time where we will be grabbing bikes and putting them away in the boathouse
• Don't come if you feel unwell

If you have any questions, please reach out to me! (ultimatefoye@gmail.com)

Happy Trails,

-Joe Foye

PS!!: If the trip is full but you want to go, sign up on the waiting list! People drop last minute all the time, and if you're on the waiting list I'll be sure to reach out to you to see if you still want to go.

Join Dave Elsmo, the Hoofer Sailing Club Program Manager, for this overview of the Racing Rules of Sailing. Dave is a lifelong sailboat racer and has competed in everything from dinghy regattas to long distance offshore races. Please feel free to bring questions and or scnearios you'd like to discuss.

Participants signed up for this event will receive an email from the lessons site on the day of the presentation containing a link and password for joining the meeting. Please keep an eye out for it.

This online presentation will be held on the Zoom platform. 

Using Zoom is free. You do not need to install the app or create a Zoom account, but doing so may result in a better user experience. Please visit the Zoom website for more information (https://zoom.us).

Planning or participating in a backpacking trip this summer?  This clinic is for you!  Come learn how to make all the necessary adjustments to your backpack and ensure the best fit possible to make your hike more enjoyable.  We will also review how to properly pack a backpack for best weight distribution, and discuss what to bring depending on the duration of your trip.

This event will take place in the Mendota Lodge located on the lower level of Memorial Union near the lake front.  If weather permits, we will take a short hike down Lake Shore Path to ensure that packs feel good and are the right fit.

Meet at the Gear Locker Rm B123 (Hallway across from bathrooms just before Outdoor UW Office)

Check out or check in gear, take a gear rating, learn or practice a skill. 

**Note to enter the Memorial Union you must have a green Badger Badge**  If you are a comunity member and do not have a UW ID or are not elligable to seek Covid-19 testing through the UW system please reach out to a club officer for alternate arrangements.  

HRC President (Kendra Lofthus) Virtual Office Hours

I'll be hanging out in the link below for this hour, feel free to drop in or email me at ridingpresident@hoofers.org to schedule a different time to meet!

Google Meet:

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/scf-ecyj-pyz

This introduction to Sport Climbing clinic will be an on the "ground" simulation to cover some basic information. (NOT at a crag)  We will be indoors at my Barn with plenty of space to physically distance and practice techniques.  (**Allergen notice - There are cats, dogs, horses, hay and dust**)  

This clinic will NOT provide you with all information and experience needed to get a Sport rating.  It is an excellent preparation for a new climber to learn, meet other climbers, and discuss crag etiquette before attending an outdoor clinic.  

To get the most out of this clinic it is recomended to have a Top Rope rating.  

This clinic will cover:

Clipping (Draws and Rope)

Sport/lead Belay

Standard Comunication

Simulated Sport climb/Belay on the ground 

Safety Discussion 

We will be having a sport climbing clinic at Hillbilly Hollow to teach anyone interested how to sport climb.

You will need your top rope rating to participate in this event.

HRC President (Kendra Lofthus) Virtual Office Hours

I'll be hanging out in the link below for this hour, feel free to drop in or email me at ridingpresident@hoofers.org to schedule a different time to meet!

Google Meet:

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/scf-ecyj-pyz

If you have any questions or would just like to chat please join! Here is the link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/8290560599