Outdoor Education Outdoor Education

Winter in the Outdoors

Winter in the Outdoors (WITOD) Students in this class use ropes, snowshoes, skis, sleds, maps, compasses, tarpaulins, and winter boots to explore rock ledges, foot and ski trails, and mountaintops in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. WITOD caters to students from all levels of outdoor experience—novice, intermediate, and experienced. Students with advanced skills are encouraged to assume a leadership role within their specialty. Cornerstone outdoor philosophies such as Challenge By Choice, Leave No Trace (LNT), and the Full Value Contract infuse each and every activity. A feature of every WITOD class is a weekend camping trip where students use snow and tarpaulins to construct overnight shelters. After WITOD, students graduate to activity-specific classes such as sailing, mountain biking, canoeing, and recreational bicycling.

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