Yale FOOT

Yale FOOT Yale Freshman Outdoor Orientation Trips www.twitter.com/YaleFOOT FOOT is for everyone! The primary goal of FOOT is to help ease the transition into life at Yale.

Founded over 25 years ago, FOOT offers a unique wilderness experience to about 500 Yale freshmen each year! In late August, trained upperclassmen lead four- to six-day pre-orientation backpacking trips in eight scenic locations throughout the Northeast. The trips are designed for all levels of experience—both novices and skilled mountaineers will find the trips rewarding. About one-third of the freshman class each year choose to begin their Yale journey with FOOT. Going on FOOT means starting off freshman year with a close set of friends, a diverse community of upperclassmen to help you out, and an endless supply of good stories. It doesn't matter if you grew up exploring the forest in your backyard or have never seen a trail before in your life—FOOT has a multitude of trips that are suitable, challenging-enough and enjoyable for everybody!

Our application is open until THIS friday at 11:59pm et! Anyone is encouraged to apply regardless of backpacking or FOOT...
02/18/2021

Our application is open until THIS friday at 11:59pm et! Anyone is encouraged to apply regardless of backpacking or FOOT experience & regardless of having outdoors equipment. We're looking for compassionate, community-centered individuals who are excited about welcoming first-years to campus and engaging with the outdoors! Apply here: https://foot.yalecollege.yale.edu/apply-be-foot-leader !

If you're still interested in applying to be a FOOT leader, but weren't able to make it to our interest meeting, check o...
02/13/2021

If you're still interested in applying to be a FOOT leader, but weren't able to make it to our interest meeting, check out the recording! Apps are due at 11:59pm ET on February, 19th.

This information meeting was on February 11, 2021. Applications are due on February 19, 2021 at 11:59pm.

Applications to become a FOOT leader are due at 11:59pm today!You don’t need to have done FOOT as a first-year and you d...
01/31/2020

Applications to become a FOOT leader are due at 11:59pm today!

You don’t need to have done FOOT as a first-year and you don’t need to have any outdoor experience to apply.

Please questions to poobahs@gmail.com.

FOOT leaders play a crucial role in the success of the program. During the August trips, leaders are responsible for not only the safety of the FOOT group, but also for fostering an enjoyable, stimulating group environment. FOOT leaders must possess sensitivity, compassion, enthusiasm, and the abili...

Hey Class of 2023!It's not too late to sign up for the best pre-orientation program! Our sign-up date has been extended ...
06/29/2019

Hey Class of 2023!

It's not too late to sign up for the best pre-orientation program! Our sign-up date has been extended to July 15th!! Even if you have no outdoors experience, there is a FOOT trip for you! Sign up today: https://foot.yalecollege.yale.edu/

Attention Yale Class of 2022: you have just over two weeks left to sign up for FOOT!! Registration ends July 1st.Sign up...
06/19/2018

Attention Yale Class of 2022: you have just over two weeks left to sign up for FOOT!! Registration ends July 1st.

Sign up here: https://orgsync.com/login/yale-university?redirect_to=%2F169530%2Fforms%2F311769

Feel free to check out the Yale FOOT website (https://foot.yalecollege.yale.edu/) or email us at poohbahs@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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After an early morning oomgala, FOOT 2017 sent about 300 Yalies on their 6-day trips! See you soon 4-day FOOTies!!
08/20/2017

After an early morning oomgala, FOOT 2017 sent about 300 Yalies on their 6-day trips! See you soon 4-day FOOTies!!

Meg and Zach rocking the Sam Splint Scarf and EQ heads Momo and Will practicing a perfect fireman carry for when they ne...
08/18/2017

Meg and Zach rocking the Sam Splint Scarf and EQ heads Momo and Will practicing a perfect fireman carry for when they need to be rescued from Welch C. Who knew wilderness first aid could look so good?!!

One of these sleeping bags is not like the others ... a few tons of food and equipment later, we're almost ready to welc...
08/16/2017

One of these sleeping bags is not like the others ... a few tons of food and equipment later, we're almost ready to welcome FOOT class of 2021!! See you on old campus!!!

Hello FOOTies! Hope your summers are lovely and full of sunshine. Getting ready for FOOT? Before you pack, check out the...
08/08/2017

Hello FOOTies! Hope your summers are lovely and full of sunshine. Getting ready for FOOT? Before you pack, check out the official packing list (linked below). Tried and true, stick to this trusty list and you’ll be ready to go! If you have any questions or need help finding equipment, send an email to our summer coordinators at footsummercoordinators@gmail.com. Have a great rest of the summer. See you soon!

http://foot.yalecollege.yale.edu/equipment-list

Listen up first-years, friends, and future FOOTies!!!Today is the registration DEADLINE! REGISTER FOR FOOT TODAY!Andrew ...
07/01/2017

Listen up first-years, friends, and future FOOTies!!!
Today is the registration DEADLINE! REGISTER FOR FOOT TODAY!

Andrew Ballard sends his Fluv from France, where he is currently studying film. He reflects upon the magic of the FOOT experience and how FOOT launched him into a fantastic first year.

"The transition to Yale can be an uphill battle at times, so I decided to go out on a limb, sign up for FOOT, and prepare for metaphoric hills by hiking up real ones! One year later, I can't believe who I would be if I hadn't. While it first seemed daunting to commit myself to four nights of mountaineering with classmates I hadn't met yet, my fears washed away when I connected with the genuinely kind and supportive leaders and fellow FOOTies on my trip. In less than a week, I returned to Yale from the mountains with friends I felt I'd known forever and with new excitement for the loving community of which I was about to become a part of."

FOOT registration closes tomorrow!!!! SIGN UP TODAY, DO FOOT! Need final encouragement? Let's here from one of Head Co-c...
06/30/2017

FOOT registration closes tomorrow!!!! SIGN UP TODAY, DO FOOT!

Need final encouragement? Let's here from one of Head Co-coordinators, Meg Pritchard.

"I'll keep this short and sweet: FOOT gave me a place to be goofy and kinda nerdy and super sweaty before I came to campus, and let me know that being all of those things-- being me!-- was not only okay but the goal. I came out of my FOOT trip feeling like I belonged at Yale and ready to take on freshman year. I'd do it all over again if I could-- and I can, because I get to lead some of you amazing people this fall!! :)"

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