At a Glance

All Events by Date
Fri–Sun Jan 9–11 Crawford Notch Hiking Extravaganza ↓ (B3B)
Fri–Sun Jan 9–11 Adv Beg./Int. X-Country Ski Weekend in Stowe, Vt ↓
Sat Jan 10 Greeley Ponds/Kancamagus Brook Trail B/C Ski ↓
Fri–Sun Jan 23–25 XC Ski Weekend in the Northeast Kingdom of VT ↓
Sat Jan 31 Joint HB/YM Trip: North Twin ↓ (A2C) Updated
Sat–Sun Jan 31–Feb 1 Galehead & Twins backpack ↓
Fri–Mon Feb 6–9 AMC Maine Woods Hut-to-Hut Ski Adventure ↓
Sat–Sun Feb 7–8 Zealand hut novice backcountry ski ↓ New
Fri–Mon Feb 13–16 Quebec Winter Holiday Weekend ↓ Waitlist
Sat–Mon Feb 14–16 HB Trip:Mt. Cardigan High Cabin Extravaganza. ↓ (B3C)
Fri–Sun Feb 27–Mar 1 Pinham Notch ski weekend ↓ New
Fri–Sun Mar 6–8 March Madness BC/XC Ski Weekend at Harvard Cabin ↓
Fri–Sun Mar 13–15 Adv Beg./Int. X-Country Ski Weekend in Stowe, VT ↓ Updated
Sat Mar 14 Waterville Valley XC ski ↓
Sat–Sun Mar 14–15 HB Trip: Carter Notch Hut Extravaganza ↓ (B3B)
Fri–Mon Sep 25–Oct 12 Trekking Japan: Mountains, Temples & Gardens ↓
Hiking
Fri–Sun Jan 9–11 Crawford Notch Hiking Extravaganza ↓ (B3B)
Sat Jan 31 Joint HB/YM Trip: North Twin ↓ (A2C) Updated
Sat–Sun Jan 31–Feb 1 Galehead & Twins backpack ↓
Sat–Mon Feb 14–16 HB Trip:Mt. Cardigan High Cabin Extravaganza. ↓ (B3C)
Sat–Sun Mar 14–15 HB Trip: Carter Notch Hut Extravaganza ↓ (B3B)
Fri–Mon Sep 25–Oct 12 Trekking Japan: Mountains, Temples & Gardens ↓
Skiing
Fri–Sun Jan 9–11 Adv Beg./Int. X-Country Ski Weekend in Stowe, Vt ↓
Sat Jan 10 Greeley Ponds/Kancamagus Brook Trail B/C Ski ↓
Fri–Mon Feb 6–9 AMC Maine Woods Hut-to-Hut Ski Adventure ↓
Sat–Sun Feb 7–8 Zealand hut novice backcountry ski ↓ New
Fri–Sun Feb 27–Mar 1 Pinham Notch ski weekend ↓ New
Fri–Sun Mar 6–8 March Madness BC/XC Ski Weekend at Harvard Cabin ↓
Sat Mar 14 Waterville Valley XC ski ↓
Skiing - Cross-Country (Nordic)
Fri–Sun Jan 23–25 XC Ski Weekend in the Northeast Kingdom of VT ↓
Fri–Mon Feb 13–16 Quebec Winter Holiday Weekend ↓ Waitlist
Fri–Sun Mar 13–15 Adv Beg./Int. X-Country Ski Weekend in Stowe, VT ↓ Updated
Hiking / Backpacking Rating System
First: Mileage   Middle: Pace*   Last: Terrain
AA = 13+ miles
A = 9–13 miles
B = 5–9 miles
C = under 5 miles		   1 = very fast 2.5+ mph
2 = fast 2–2.5 mph
3 = moderate 1.5–2 mph
4 = leisurely 1.5 mph		   A = very strenuous
B = strenuous
C = average
D = easy
* Pace is the leader’s hiking pace on “average” terrain, such as the hilly trails in the Blue Hills.
Example: B2C means 5–9 miles, fast 2–2.5 mph pace, average terrain.
To get an English translation for any blue trip rating, move your mouse over it and either hover there for a second or click.
Fri–Sun Jan 9–11 Crawford Notch Hiking Extravaganza (B3B)
Fri. - Sun. January 9-11 Crawford Notch Hiking Extravaganza (B3B) (Hiking & Backpacking) Join us for a weekend of beginner/intermediate level dayhikes in scenic Crawford Notch. We will stay in a heated, comfortable bunkroom (the Shapleigh studio) of the AMC's Highland Center, and do any of a number of hikes (including some 4000 footers) that start right from the bunkroom door; the hikes will be chosen by the leaders to suit the conditions and participants. Two breakfasts and Saturday dinner are included. Cost is $130 AMC members/$135 nonmembers. This trip is suitable for graduates of the Boston HB Winter Hiking Program (this year's program starts November 16), or those with similar experience. Moderate fitness and full winter gear required; some winter gear can be borrowed from the Highland Center. Register with CLs Michael Swartz (attmichael@verizon.net; 617-840-4199) or Joy Kaufman (joykaufmanster@gmail.com; 646-265-3532). Ls Reji James & Larry Takiff. [WHP]
Reg. req’d. L Reji James, Larry Takiff.
Fri–Sun Jan 9–11 Adv Beg./Int. X-Country Ski Weekend in Stowe, Vt
Ski extensive Stowe groomed touring center trails including Von Trappe's. Lodging in excellent B&B w/jacuzzi, great food. $185 incl. lodging, 2 breakfasts, and dinner.
Reg. with CL Tom Hollis m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:seas100 at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com. L Ben Klass m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:ben_klass at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com.
Sat Jan 10 Greeley Ponds/Kancamagus Brook Trail B/C Ski
Int/adv 10 mi b/c ski tour from Waterville Valley out Greeley Ponds trail to climb up Kancamagus Brook Trail then down on the Livermore Trail/Road. This is a great trip but can have widely varying conditions depending on weather and snow. Double camber, kick and glide skis will work on this tour best, bring skins in event of bad conditions. If icy we will do Greeley Ponds and/or track skiing on Waterville's network. Register with L
Reg. req’d. L Mike Barry m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:mikebarry657 at remove6XJ29.this.textmac.com 617.257.2251.
Fri–Sun Jan 23–25 XC Ski Weekend in the Northeast Kingdom of VT
Enjoy XC skiing on the extensive and spectacular Kingdom Trails network in northern Vermont. Stay at a bed and breakfast in a small village with a hot tub and easy trail access. $150 includes accommodation, two breakfasts and Sat dinner.
Reg. req’d. L David Loutzenheiser m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:dloutzen at remove6XJ29.this.textgmail.com. CL Dan Reis.
Sat Jan 31 Joint HB/YM Trip: North Twin (A2C) Updated
Join the leaders on an intermediate-level hike to North Twin Mtn, starting from Haystack road walk-in. With enough snow, we'll enjoy great views from above the treetops! Achieving the summit is the goal, but is dependent on weather and conditions. Suitable for fit winter hikers with some hiking experience this winter. Full winter gear required.
Reg. with CL Gina Adam m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:playingoutside at remove6XJ29.this.textgmail.com. L Judy Dillman.
Sat–Sun Jan 31–Feb 1 Galehead & Twins backpack
Galehead & Twins backpack (A3B)This is an intermediate level backpack to Galehead and the Twins (South & North Twin) in the white mountains. Previous winter backpacking experience mandatory and full winter gear required. Maximum of 6 participants. Register after Jan 1st with L Reji James (jreji@yahoo.com) OR L Larry Takiff (larrytakiff@yahoo.com)
Reg. req’d. L Reji James m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:jreji at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com, Larry Takiff m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:larrytakiff at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com.
Fri–Mon Feb 6–9 AMC Maine Woods Hut-to-Hut Ski Adventure
Come and enjoy a unique hut-to-hut ski tour with gear sagged! Glide on rolling, packed trails & dirt roads thru forests, chains of lakes, rivers w/great views of Mt. Katahdin and smaller mountains and wildlife. Warm and welcoming former sports camps now updated & operated by the AMC offer friendly hospitality, sumptuous dining, warm cabins, hot showers and saunas. We will travel 8-15 miles per day on the 80+ mile network of inactive logging roads and newly constructed AMC trails. Skiing is technically b/c easy with intermediate endurance. Cost of $340 +/- pp includes lodging, meals, gear sags and transfer from camp trailhead to Greenville. Car pools from Portsmouth will be arranged. Register w/ either L.
Reg. req’d. L Mike Barry m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:mikebarry657 at remove6XJ29.this.textmac.com 617.257.2251, Sarah Adams m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:sajadams at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com 781.648.3766 before 9:30.
Sat–Sun Feb 7–8 Zealand hut novice backcountry ski New
Join a small group skiing out to AMC's Zealand hut for two days of snow and a night of fine hut dining. We'll head in Saturday morning, drop our packs, and then ski up through the pass before coming back to the hut for a scrumptious dinner. Sunday will be a shorter ski before picking up packs and skiing back out. Newer backcountry skiiers welcome but please at least have good xc experience. Total 10 - 15 miles each day. $68 includes hut, dinner, breakfast. x-listed with ski cmmt. Register w/ CL Chandra.
Reg. req’d. L Eli Meir. CL Chandra Kathirvelu.
Fri–Mon Feb 13–16 Quebec Winter Holiday Weekend Waitlist
Spend the long weekend with friends old and new in the winter wonderland that is southern Quebec! Activities include XC and downhill skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing. Cost is $150 and includes three nights lodging at Mt Orford, as well as three breakfasts and two dinners. Register through the link below.
Reg. at http://ashearer.com/personal/trips/register.php?tp=2009-Quebec. L David Loutzenheiser m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:dloutzen at remove6XJ29.this.textgmail.com, Eli Meir. CL Susan Rosa, Jess Schmierer.
Sat–Mon Feb 14–16 HB Trip:Mt. Cardigan High Cabin Extravaganza. (B3C)
Get your snowshoes, crampons, winter sleeping bag and enjoy snow-covered scenery during the day and friendly conversation each evening in the rustic High Cabin just below treeline. Weather permitting, we will hunt for the mysterious Cilley's Cave and climb Mt. Orange, Mt. Cardigan, and Firescrew Mtn. $95 per person includes lodging, dinners and breakfasts. Please start your trip application at http://ashearer.com/personal/trips/register.php?tp=2009-02-HighCabin. One of the Leaders will follow up with you to complete the trip registration.
Reg. with Kellie Connelly m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:kelcon108 at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com. L Joan Wu m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:jw_boston at remove6XJ29.this.texthotmail.com. CL Cliff Chambers m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:cham49 at remove6XJ29.this.textgmail.com, Kellie Connelly.
Fri–Sun Feb 27–Mar 1 Pinham Notch ski weekend New
Join us for a winter sports weekend in the Pinkham Notch area. Great cross-country skiing centers, downhill skiing and boarding available nearby. Cost $150 incl 2 nights in Joe Dodge Lodge, Sat dinner, two breakfasts and trail passes to Great Glen XC ski center. Deposit of $150 due by 25 Jan. to reserve your space! Cross listed with Ski Committee.
Reg. with CL Susan Rosa m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:susanrosa3 at remove6XJ29.this.texthotmail.com. L Ben Klass m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:ben_klass at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com, Gina Adam m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:playingoutside at remove6XJ29.this.textgmail.com.
Fri–Sun Mar 6–8 March Madness BC/XC Ski Weekend at Harvard Cabin
Intermediate BC and XC Skiing in Pinkham Notch. $70 gets you 2 nights in renovated cabin + 2 breakfasts and Sat dinner. Great trails near by. Joint Ski Comm.
Reg. req’d. L Ben Klass, Peter Fraunholtz m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:Fraunholtz at remove6XJ29.this.texthudce7.harvard.edu. CL Ben Klass m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:ben_klass at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com.
Fri–Sun Mar 13–15 Adv Beg./Int. X-Country Ski Weekend in Stowe, VT Updated
Ski extensive Stowe groomed touring center trails including Von Trappe's. Lodging in excellent B&B w/jacuzzi, great food. $185 incl. lodging, 2 breakfasts, and dinner.
Reg. with CL Tom Hollis m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:seas100 at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com. L Jennifer Newland m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:je_newland at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com.
Sat Mar 14 Waterville Valley XC ski
Join us for a day at the Waterville Valley touring center. We'll check out the intermediate trails on their large network of groomed trails. Joint Young Memebers, Ski trip.Register at http://ashearer.com/personal/trips/register.php?tp=Waterville-ValleyXC-Mar-14
Reg. with CL Mardi Fuller m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:mardifuller at remove6XJ29.this.textgmail.com. L Ben Klass m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:bklass at remove6XJ29.this.textcognex.com.
Sat–Sun Mar 14–15 HB Trip: Carter Notch Hut Extravaganza (B3B)
Experience the Hew Hampshire Wilderness in Winter with an overnight hike staying at Carter Notch Hut. We will hike on a moderate ascent of 1900 ft elevation gain to the hut where we will have free time to enjoy the two beautiful lakes and share a gourmet dinner and the camaraderie of like-minded hikers. Depending on the weather and group interest, we will climb another 1200 ft to the 4422 ft summit of Wildcat Mtn on Sunday. Cost $70.00 including lodging and group-prepared dinner and breakfast. Limited to 7 participants. Full winter gear required. Please start your trip application at http://ashearer.com/personal/trips/register.php?tp=2009-03-CarterHut. One of the Leaders will follow up with you to complete the trip registration.
Reg. with Michael Swartz m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:swartz at remove6XJ29.this.textbrandeis.edu 781-736-4057. L Joan Wu. CL Cliff Chambers m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:cham49 at remove6XJ29.this.textgmail.com, Michael Swartz.
Fri–Mon Sep 25–Oct 12 Trekking Japan: Mountains, Temples & Gardens
Join us on this special Major Excursion Trip to Japan! Explore the Toshogu Shrine in Nikko and climb volcanic Mt Nantai. Climb the three sacred peaks of Dewa Sanzen, visiting mountain temples and a 1000 year old pagoda on a two day trek. Enjoy a three day trek breaking 10,000 ft in the spectacular Japan Alps. In this custom leader designed trip, we will stay in traditional Japanese Ryokans, mountain huts and basic guest houses and travel by public transportation. Approximate trip cost $3,000, approximate air cost $1,200. Contact the CL for further details.
Reg. at http://snebulos.mit.edu/majorexcursions/trips/0933.pdf. L Erik Madsen. CL David Loutzenheiser m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:dloutzen at remove6XJ29.this.textgmail.com.