By . Published on January 18, 2023

1/18/23: BOC Meeting Minutes

  • Welcome. (Mitchel)
  • AESOP Leaders. (Mitchel)
    • Application is due on January 28th. 
    • Co-leader or matchmaking form.
      • You can apply with a co-leader or could match up with another leader through a matchmaking form if you do not have someone to lead a trip with. 
    • There is no experience necessary.
      • There are no specific trips. You can come up with your own ideas and lead any type of trip at any level that you would want. 
  • Upcoming Trips. (Mitchel)
    • All trips can be signed up for on Bates Engage. 
    • Ski Lessons at Lost Valley.
      • Ongoing. 
    • Mt. Blue Snowshoe.
      • This is Capped at 8 people, but there is a waiting list. 
      • January 21st.
    • Salt Pump.
      • January 22nd, 1:00-5:00 pm. 
      • Climbing with no experience necessary.
      • The BOC will provide gear if needed. 
    • Ski Shuttles.
      • If you have a season pass to Sunday River or Sugarloaf there with be twice-a-month shuttles to the mountains to provide transportation. 
      • This is only providing transportation not the price of a pass or a day ticket. 
      • The first shuttle will be on January 28th.
    • Morse Mountain- Beach Day!
      • Bates conservation area by Popham Beach. 
      • A hike that is roughly 2 miles each way and ends at a beach. 
      • Two vans will be taken on January 29th; this will be a half-day trip. 
      • BOC will provide spikes and necessary gear for a Winter hike.
        • E-Room. 
      • Beginner-level hike. 
    • March or April Break Trips.
      • If you have ideas about trips over these breaks, contact Mitchel about them, they can vary from all experience levels. (msoederb@bates.edu) 
  • Outdoor Programs Manager. (Mitchel)
    • The BOC is hiring an additional OPM to work with Catie and Mitchel. 
    • If you are interested the link to apply is in the BOC Instagram Bio and on Handshake. 
  • Winter Carnival. (Mitchel)
    • The second weekend in February. 
    • Puddle Jump.
      • February 10th.
      • The BOC needs volunteers. Contact Mitchel if interested. (msoederb@bates.edu) 
    • The BOC is looking to run sledding, hot chocolate, fort-building, snowshoeing, etc. 
  • Regatta. (Mitchel)
    • The BOC used to host an annual puddle regatta in which you could create a vessel to go out on the puddle. 
    • This has not happened in recent years, but if there is interest in bringing this event back in a safer way let the BOC know.
      • This would include vessel inspection, life vests, etc. 
  • Questions?
    • Is there any word on trip-leader training?
      • There is going to be an overnight trip leader training at some point this semester. 
      • The BOC is also trying to offer full trip leader training this semester, preferably in April.
        • This would include Wilderness First Aid training, a classroom, and an in-the-field component.
          • You can complete these steps in any order. 
    • The E-Room email went out today.
    • Acadia Mountain Guides offers ice climbing. (Claire)
      • Is there any interest in a trip to do this?
        • Yes. 
    • Wood carving workshop. (Allison)
    • A request for more lessons for those that have minimal experience in the outdoors. 
    • Horseback riding. (Alison)
    • Whale watching. (Shenny)
    • Surfing in the Winter.
      • The Watersport director is Tommo, and he is planning trips like this.
      • Possibly lessons at Higgins or Popham Beach.
        • This could take place over Spring Break. 
    • Casco Bay Island. 
    • Mountain biking. 
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