2010 Show and Go Hikes

Intro

Come join us on casual three season hikes, typically in the White Mountains. Led by experienced and trained volunteer leaders, these hikes are a fun way to get out of the city for a day, meet some new people, and try out the AMC. Unlike most AMC activities, there is no need to sign up in advance. Just show up at the meeting point at 8 am the morning of the hike, we'll consolidate cars for carpooling, and go hiking. There will be at least one beginner hike each time (around 6 miles, 1000 feet or less elevation gain), as well as a more intermediate-level hike. Specific hike locations are typically not selected before gathering in the morning. We will divide into different hikes based on ability and other factors at the meeting point. Please come prepared with the gear listed below - if the leaders feel your equipment will not be safe, they will ask you not to come that day.

Next Show and Go

The next Show and Go hike is July 31, 2010. Leaders are Dan Westerberg, John Stadalnick, and Brian Lawrence.

We hope to have one or two more before Halloween.

Meeting Place

Show-n-go hikes will meet at 8 AM at the Methuen Park and Ride about 45 minutes north of Boston. Link to directions.

Carpooling

At the park and ride, we will consolidate into as few cars as possible to save gas and keep each other company on the ride up to the mountains. We strongly encourage carpooling from home to the park and ride. Please use this site to find others to carpool with to the park and ride.

Gear Requirements

We require all participants to have the following gear:

  • Lunch and snacks
  • At least 2 liters of water
  • Raingear
  • Hiking boots
  • A light jacket or sweater to put on if it gets chilly (mountains can be much colder than Boston)
  • Clothing that is NOT cotton. Wool is fine, as are synthetics
  • Some sort of small pack or bag to carry the above
  • A few dollars for gas money
  • Extra smiles and a day's supply of good cheer

We strongly encourage participants to come with this additional gear (if you want to go on non-beginner hikes, you should have a full set of hiking gear):

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Windbreaker
  • Extra pair of socks
  • Money for apre-hike snack / dinner
  • Chocolate for the leaders

Contact

If you have questions, contact Brian Lawrence, (email) coordinator for the 2010 Show and Go series or any leaders listed.

Come on out - we look forward to seeing you