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2012 Boston Rock Climbing Program
Mountaineering Date: Wed March 7, 2012 - Sat May 5, 2012For many years the Boston Chapter Mountaineering Committee Rock Program has been a very popular introduction to outdoor climbing. The Program is also a great way to meet other climbers and get introduced to the Boston climbing community. The program will teach you a broad set of skills for safe outdoor climbing starting with fundamental climbing knots and moving on to a range of techniques for common rock climbing skills including anchor building, rope management, belaying, rappelling, and ascending. Graduates are usually invited to the "New Seconds Weekend" at the Shawangunks, one of the best cliffs in the East. There they are matched with experienced climbers for multi-pitch rock climbs. The program consists of one evening session and four required outdoor hands-on weekends (generally only one day each weekend is required). If you are interested, please join us for an informal information session on March 7, 2012, 7:00pm, at Cabot Hall, at 4 Joy Street, Boston. The cost of the program is $160 for AMC members and $200 for non-members. For more information and registration (required) please visit our website at http://amcbostonclimbers.org/rock or contact us directly at rock@amcbostonclimbers.org.
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: Yes
Leader: Ron Birk (E-mail Ron Birk)
2012 Rock Climbing Program (March - May)
Hiking/Backpacking Date: Wed March 21, 2012 - Tue May 15, 2012For those who wants to take their hiking to the next level, the Mountaineering Committee's annual Rock Program starts in March and runs through May of 2012 and is geared for those with little or no outdoors climbing experience and will prepare you for the big mountains. This program includes one lecture and five field sessions. The ultimate goal of the course is to have successful graduates safely second an experienced leader on a traditional-style multi-pitch climb. Participants will learn many technical rock climbing skills with an emphasis on safety. If you are interested in taking the Rock Climbing Program, please use this link to sign up: http://amcbostonclimbers.org/instruction_rock_register.shtml. The first lecture will be held on Wednesday, Mar 21, 7-9 PM in the Cabot Auditorium at 4 Joy Street, Boston, MA. The field sessions of the Rock Program will be held on the last weekend of March and will run through April at the Blue Hills Reservation just south of Boston. Instruction will include learning how to tie and use various climbing knots, belaying, rappelling, ascending, seconding and building anchors for top rope climbing. The Mountaineering Committee will also host two optional weekends of climbing in May. These weekends are only open for those who complete the program, giving participants an opportunity to climb as seconds on multi-pitch climbs. The cost of the program is $160 for AMC members and $200 for non-members. For additional information please go to the schedule link above.
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: Yes
Leader: Ron Birk (E-mail Ron Birk)
Registrar: Rob Birk amc@rbirk.com
Invitation to Join YM leaders listserv
Young Members Date: Wed April 4, 2012 - Mon December 31, 2012Inactive and active young member leaders and co-leaders, those who have completed leadership training through AMC or its equivalent, for example, NOLS, are encouraged to sign up to help lead trips, socials, events and meetings for the Boston Chapter. To join, go to ymleaders-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Great way to meet people, meet hiking/camping/backpacking/biking/rock-climbing partners and to get out and help fulfill AMC mission of preserving the Northeast outdoors.
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: Yes
Leader: YM Chair / Vice Chair ym_chair@amcboston.org
Boston Chapter: Spring 2012 Beginner Hiking Program
Hiking/Backpacking Date: Tue April 17, 2012 - Tue May 15, 2012Series of five different lectures on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:00pm on 4/17 and 4/24, and 5/1, 5/8, and 5/15 at Cabot Auditorium, AMC, 4 Joy Street, Boston, MA. The program of Lectures, Demos and Guided Hikes are designed to introduce beginners to safe enjoyment of the outdoors. Lectures cover equipment, clothing, safety, weather, nutrition, above-treeline hiking, backpacking, and other topics. Lectures demonstrate equipment, and participants may interact with experienced hike leaders. First four nights cover general and day hiking topics; 5/8 and 5/15 lectures complete general and day hiking topics, then focus on backpacking. Program includes a number of weekend day hikes (some free, some cost extra) reserved for participants to practice skills and gain experience. Intensive weekend of day hiking at Cardigan Lodge and a backpack weekend both reserved for program participants are available at additional cost. More info at link http://www.hbbostonamc.org/index.php/Table/Spring/. $45/members, $50/non-members in advance; $50/$55 after April 1 or at the door. Info & reg. at website. Program can fill - Register early. Register at REGI link http://hbbostonamc.org/regi/192
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: Yes
Leader: Bob Knudsen (E-mail Bob Knudsen)
Registrar: Bob Knudsen springhiking@hbbostonamc.org (781) 491-0698 (7:00-10:00pm)
Boston Chapter: Spring 2012 Beginner Hiking Program
Young Members Date: Tue April 17, 2012 - Tue May 15, 2012Series of five different lectures on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:00pm on 4/17 and 4/24, and 5/1, 5/8, and 5/15 at Cabot Auditorium, AMC, 4 Joy Street, Boston, MA. The program of Lectures, Demos and Guided Hikes are designed to introduce beginners to safe enjoyment of the outdoors. Lectures cover equipment, clothing, safety, weather, nutrition, above-treeline hiking, backpacking, and other topics. Lectures demonstrate equipment, and participants may interact with experienced hike leaders. First four nights cover general and day hiking topics; 5/8 and 5/15 lectures complete general and day hiking topics, then focus on backpacking. Program includes a number of weekend day hikes (some free, some cost extra) reserved for participants to practice skills and gain experience. Intensive weekend of day hiking at Cardigan Lodge and a backpack weekend both reserved for program participants are available at additional cost. More info at link http://www.hbbostonamc.org/index.php/Table/Spring/. $45/members, $50/non-members in advance; $50/$55 after April 1 or at the door. Info & reg. at website. Program can fill - Register early. Register at REGI link http://hbbostonamc.org/regi/192. (Hosted by the Hiking and Backpacking Committee)
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: Yes
Leader: Michele Grzenda (E-mail Michele Grzenda)
SOLO Advanced Wilderness First Aid Part 2
Intro Date: Fri May 4, 2012 - Sun May 6, 2012For those who have previously taken a SOLO Wilderness First Aid course. Certification for these courses is good for two years. This is an ideal course for AMC Leaders who require re-certification or others that would like to go beyond the basic Wilderness First Aid. We will also offer a CPR Course on Friday afternoon. Pembrook Lodge, Woodstock, NH (LOF) $230 covers SOLO Course fee, AMC fee, two nights lodging, two breakfasts, Saturday dinner and happy hour.
Region: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: Yes
Leader: Kathy Didier kathydidiertravels@yahoo.com (603) 726-3553
Registrar: Kathy Didier kathydidiertravels@yahoo.com (603) 726-3553
