Middlebury Mountain Club MOUNTAIN CLUB

Poker or Chess? Forecasting avalanches and guiding in British Columbia’s backcountry

Can we ski that? Answering this deceivingly simple question is an exploration in the science of snow and the psychology of high-stakes decision making, the ethics of informed consent, and a structured approach to risk management that tries to put it all together. With snow and avalanches there always seems to be more questions — so please bring yours! Ilya Storm is an ACMG Ski Guide and forecaster with Avalanche Canada.

McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220

Closed to the Public

Mountain Club Outdoor Fun

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Join Middlebury Mountain Club on the lawn outside FIC for a fun outdoor event! Here you’ll be able to meet students with similar outdoor interests . We will have pizza and drinks on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to seeing you there!

Chateau Lawn

Closed to the Public

Winter Guide Seminar Outdoor On-Campus Training

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Always wanted to lead your fellow peers on a hike during a beautiful, wintry sunny day? Felt like you are a winter hiking leader but need a few more skills? Want to learn how to forage for mushrooms? We will teach you two of those three things. You can guess which ones. 
The training includes one outside day session Sunday 11/8 (~1pm-~4pm), one indoor training Thursday 11/12 from 6:15pm-8:15pm, and an overnight camping trip the weekend Sat 11/14-Sun 11/15. After this, you will be able to take peers on winter trips with the MMC. 

Freeman International Center Terrace

Mountain Film Screening

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Join us for the screening of Mountain Film in Dana Auditorium Friday 11/13 to 4 pm! See cool adventures from all around the world. 

Dana Auditorium (Sunderland Language Center)

Winter Guide Seminar Off-Campus Training

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Always wanted to lead your fellow peers on a hike during a beautiful, wintry sunny day? Felt like you are a winter hiking leader but need a few more skills? Want to learn how to forage for mushrooms? We will teach you two of those three things. You can guess which ones. 
The training includes one outside day session Sunday 11/8 (~1pm-~4pm), one indoor training Thursday 11/12 from 6:15pm-8:15pm, and an overnight camping trip the weekend Sat 11/14-Sun 11/15. After this, you will be able to take peers on winter trips with the MMC. 

Off Campus

Day hiking guide seminar

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Always wanted to lead your fellow peers on a hike during a beautiful, sunny day? Felt like you are a hiking leaders but need a few more skills? Want to learn how to forage for mushrooms? We will teach you two of those three things. You can guess which ones. 
The training includes one day hiking adventure to Mt. Moosalamoo on Saturday 11/7 and one logistics training one Thursday 11/12 at 6:30pm. After this, you will be able to take peers on day hikes with the MMC. 

Off Campus

Bristol Cliffs Hike

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Celebrate the weekend and quell your anxieties due to the election by hiking up Bristol Cliffs! We’ll leave campus at 5:30am from ADK and be back by 9am classes. 

Off Campus

Bristol Cliffs Hike

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Celebrate the weekend and quell your anxieties due to the election by hiking up Bristol Cliffs! We’ll leave campus at 5:30am from ADK and be back by 9am classes. 

Off Campus

Bristol Cliffs Hike

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Celebrate the weekend and quell your anxieties due to the election by hiking up Bristol Cliffs! We’ll leave campus at 5:30am from ADK and be back by 9am classes. 

Off Campus

MountainFilm on Tour at Middlebury

Sponsored by:
Middlebury Mountain Club
Mountainfilm on tour brings a selection of short films from the annual Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, CO to Middlebury, and showcases a variety of films featuring adventure sports, character profiles and conservation efforts. FREE only at Middlebury.

Mountainfilm on Tour in Middlebury is hosted by the Middlebury Mountain Club

Dana Auditorium (Sunderland Language Center)

Open to the Public