Update 02/09/2010
The IOC general meeting will take place on February 13th at the usual place, the old school in Umeda (room B). New members introduction from 6pm, all other members from 6.30pm on. Click here for the directions.
Hey There !
The International Outdoor Club is a group of people of different nationalities who regularly participate in a wide variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, weekend backpacking, mountain biking, cycling, skiing? and takes part in running events. All of the activities are organized by the members themselves.
We have activities for everyone from beginners to the more advanced members. You can easily find out if an activity is appropriate for your skill level by the Star Rating noted on each activity. Here is a link to a simplified Star Rating system.
The requirements to join the IOC are:
- A basic level of fitness
- To have access to basic outdoor equipment such as raingear, hiking shoes, headlamp
- Be able to understand simple English* (However, if you can't that does not prevent you from participating in IOC activities if you are serious about joining)
*The IOC official language is English as that is the common language used for all international members. To participate you should be able to understand simple English. The IOC is NOT intended to be used as a language exchange program.
IOC Constitution: see here.
Newsletter November/December 2009
Our bimonthly newsletter, The Horse's Mouth, presents the club's activities through various articles. Here is a link to the most recent newsletter:
NovDec2009
Event Pictures Activity Records
You can reach the photo page from the menu on the left.
There are also several new activity records. Click on the Japan map on the left of the page.
Our big brother IAC
The IOC is a sister organisation to the International Adventure Club (IAC).
Both clubs encourage their members to take part in the other club's activities and joint activities.
