Join us for a beginner-friendly half-day trip through Middlesex Fells this Sunday! Our planned route will take us on a 4-7 mile loop around the reservoirs. Exact distance will depend on conditions the day of and our pace as a group. Given the recent snowfall and the potential for more to come this weekend(!), we will plan to use snowshoes to navigate our way through the Fells, but we will also bring microspikes just in case (or if you want to try out different types of traction).

This trip is perfect for anyone looking for a shorter, local trip this weekend, or anyone who is newer to winter hiking and interested in more practice with winter layering, snowshoe/microspike use, and the triangle of happiness. All are welcome, but students are particularly encouraged to sign up.

Key Logistics:

• Our mandatory pre-trip meeting will take place Thursday 1/29 after this week's guest lecture, at 9PM on the 4th floor of the Student Center.

• Departure time: 9am Sunday 1/29 from MIT area (likely the Stratton Student Center). The drive to Middlesex Fells will be < 30 minutes.

• All trip participants are required to rent/bring snowshoes, microspikes, and winter hiking boots. There will be a chance to rent these items from the MITOC gear office during our pre-trip meeting on Thursday. All renters must have valid frequent flyer checks on file or bring a checkbook to write frequent flyer or one-time deposit checks.