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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)
Warner Trail, Sharon
Local Walks/Hikes Date: Sat May 12, 201215-mi. mod. hike from Edge Hill Rd. in Sharon to High Rock in Foxboro. 9am-5pm. Bring lunch & water. We will spot cars before the hike. Meet at EMS store at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium on Rte. 1 in Foxboro. No dogs; non-AMC members $1.
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: No
Leader: Jim Goyea jgoyea@hotmail.com
Class IV Whitewater: Big Water Paddling Weekend
Paddling Date: Sat May 12, 2012 - Sun May 13, 2012Whitewater paddling trip during a spring High Water (7700+) release on the Dead River (day 1) and a run of the Kennebec Gorge (day 2). Additional paddler expenses for camping and Dead River shuttle (~$40).
Region: Maine, Inland
State: ME
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: Yes
Leader: Jeff Pacuska (E-mail Jeff Pacuska)
Registrar: Jeff Pacuska (E-mail Jeff Pacuska)
Class II Whitewater: Pemigewasset Bristol
Paddling Date: Sat May 12, 2012Whitewater paddling trip down the Bristol section of the Pemigewasset River.
Region: New Hampshire, Merrimack Valley
State: NH
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: Yes
Leader: Heidi Coffin (E-mail Heidi Coffin)
Co-Leader: Bob Edmonston
Registrar: Heidi Coffin (E-mail Heidi Coffin)
Dogtown Exploration, Cape Ann/Gloucester hike
Forty Plus Date: Sat May 12, 2012This is an unexpected wilderness in Cape Ann/Gloucester with lots of history and natural resources. The hike will be approx. 4-5 miles mostly moderate with some short, steep uphill climbs and rough places. Starting time is 10:00a.m. Lunch, après- hike, at Lobstaland is optional.
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: Yes
Leader: Barbara Fay bfamc@verizon.net (617) 694-5612
Co-Leader: Barbara Levitov
Spy Pond Trails Project
Trails Date: Sat May 12, 20129:00am-1:00pm. Join us and the volunteers from the Spy Pond Environmental Task Group on a trail project on the pathway along the south end of Spy Pond. The trail work will continue the brushing started in 2005 to close side trails to the pond and open up the path. Registration required. See PDF link below for more project information.
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: Yes
Leader: Mal Crawford K1MC-Mal@earthlink.net (781) 862-3285 (before 9pm)
Co-Leader: Denny Nackoney
One Day Wapack Trail Traverse (AA2B)
Hiking/Backpacking Date: Sat May 12, 2012This is a 21.4 mile single day traverse of the 21.4 mil Wapack trail from Ashburnham MA, to Greenfield, NH. Elevation gain is 4600 feet. We will start early to position cars at the end of the hike, and at least one car at the middle. The car in the middle will be available for resupply and for any emergencies. Gear List: Usual Spring hiking gear. Be sure to have adequate food, water, and sunscreen and protection from the elements. Given the length of the trip, this is not the day to be trying out new equipment. Register at REGI link http://hbbostonamc.org/regi/234
Region: Massachusetts, Central
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Wait Listed
Registration Required: Yes
Leader: Barbara Amoroso (E-mail Barbara Amoroso)
Co-Leader: David Vogel (E-mail David Vogel)
Registrar: David Vogel pedxingat-memb@yahoo.com
Seakayaking Trips and Instructionals
Paddling Date: Sat May 12, 2012 - Sun October 21, 2012Seakayakers from the Boston Paddlers Committee run trips and instructional events from spring through fall. Check www.outdoors.org or http://home.comcast.net/~ghaff/kayaking/index.html
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: Yes
Leader: Mary Buntin (E-mail Mary Buntin)
Minute Man National Park
Local Walks/Hikes Date: Sat May 12, 2012Spring on the Battle Road. Share some revolutionary tales along the Battle Road in the Minute Man Park from 9:30am to noon. Walk 7 brisk miles from the Visitor's Center to the North Bridge. Meet at 9:30am in Concord at the Old Manse parking lot on Monument Street. We will carpool to the visitor center. Walk trails to Meriam Corner for a break and on paved roads to the Old North Bridge and the parking. Directions: follow 2A to Concord Center. Follow signs to North Bridge. Bring water and snacks. Rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1.
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: No
Leader: Eveline Weyl eweyl@comcast.net
Lynn Woods
Local Walks/Hikes Date: Sat May 12, 20127 mi. easy-to-mod. hike. 9:30am. Bring snacks/lunch/water. From Rte. 1 (Saugus) 2 mi. S of Rte.95/128, take Walnut St. SE 2mi., L onto Pennybrook Rd. to W gate lot. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1.
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: No
Leader: Nick Palky NickPalky@hotmail.com (781) 933-8783
Arnold Arboretum
Local Walks/Hikes Date: Sat May 12, 2012Scenic, mod. 5-mi. walk w/many stops to view plants & trees in bloom. 10:30am-1:30pm. Bring lunch. Meet at Admin. Bldg. Park on Arborway or take T to Forest Hills, walk 0.6 mi. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC members $1.
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: No
Leader: Marc Hurwitz (E-mail Marc Hurwitz)
Middlesex Fells
Local Walks/Hikes Date: Sat May 12, 2012Slow-paced nature walk through woods to Long Pond focusing on spring wildflowers, plant ID, and fun natural history. 12:30pm-3:30pm. From Rte. 93 exit 33 in Medford, go W on South Border Road toward Winchester 2 mi. to paved Long Pond lot on right. Arrive early, parking limited. Steady rain cancels. No Reg. No dogs; non-AMC members $1.
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Status: Open
Registration Required: No
Leader: Boot Boutwell (781) 729-4712
