Governer Dodge Ski/Ice Climbing Trip

Feeling burnt out after an extra long break? Looking to meet new people in different hoofer clubs? Come to the Mountaineering and Outing cross country skiing and ice climbing mash-up event at Governor Dodge State Park! 

Schedule

• Saturday March 6th

• Arrive at the Union by 9am

• Arrive at Governor Dodge at 10am

• Ice Climb/Ski 10-4pm

• Arrive back in Madison at 5pm

Transportation

• We have reserved one two vehicles with 3 spots in each. Sign up for the fleet option of this event to reserve a spot.  

• If you are not riding in a fleet vehicle, transportation is on your own. We ask that you only share a car with those in your household. 

What to Bring

• Helmet*

• Harness*

• Ice climbing boots*

• Crampons*

• Nordic Boots*

• Nordic Skis*

• Poles*

• Warm winter footwear

• Warm coat

• Hat 

• gloves/ mittens (2 pairs if you can)

• Food for lunch/ snacks

• Water

• Facemask (bring a few)

* This gear is provided if needed from the Outing and Mountaineering clubs. All ice axes, ropes and ice screws will be provided at the event. 

Cost

• The cost of this event will be $5 for those using their own transportation

• The cost of this event will be $5 plus and additional $10 for those using fleet transportation

Safety Details

• Please come prepared with proper PPE and practice social distancing with those outside your household. We recommend bringing multiple masks as they are likely to get gross and frozen. Mask wearing is required when in group settings.

• Shared gear will be kept to a minimum and only handled through gloves/winter gear.

Sign up for this event closes at 11:59pm on Wednesday March 3rd. Sign up before this date to secure your spot in this event. Submit gear sizing information here: https://forms.gle/aKGzgGUawGGZAjxt5 and we will contact you with any further questions.