AMC Boston Young Members

At a Glance

All Events by Date
Sat–Sat Nov 7–Jun 5	Invitation to Join Young Member's Google Group ↓
Mon Feb 8	Novice X-C Ski Workshop at Weston Ski Track ↓ New
Fri–Mon Feb 12–15	Winter Weekend in Quebec ↓ Full
Fri–Sun Feb 19–21	Highland Center Ski Trip ↓ Updated
Thu Feb 25	Weston X-C Ski Social ↓ Updated
Fri–Sun Mar 5–7	Cozy Cabin Overnight and Day Hike to Mount Jackson ↓
Fri–Sun Mar 12–14	Stowe X-C / Downhill Ski Trip ↓
Sat–Sat Mar 13–20	Maine Lodge-to-Lodge B/C Adventure ↓
Hiking
Sat–Sat Nov 7–Jun 5	Invitation to Join Young Member's Google Group ↓
Fri–Sun Mar 5–7	Cozy Cabin Overnight and Day Hike to Mount Jackson ↓
Skiing
Mon Feb 8	Novice X-C Ski Workshop at Weston Ski Track ↓ New
Thu Feb 25	Weston X-C Ski Social ↓ Updated
Sat–Sat Mar 13–20	Maine Lodge-to-Lodge B/C Adventure ↓
Skiing - Cross-Country (Nordic)
Fri–Mon Feb 12–15	Winter Weekend in Quebec ↓ Full
Fri–Sun Feb 19–21	Highland Center Ski Trip ↓ Updated
Fri–Sun Mar 12–14	Stowe X-C / Downhill Ski Trip ↓

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.

Sat–Sat Nov 7–Jun 5 Invitation to Join Young Member's Google Group

Join the Young Members Google Group: Spontaneous Outings and Socials (SOS). SOS includes local hikes, walks, nature trips, socials, talks, workshops, etc., within the Boston area. The goal is to bring like-minded people together and encourage exploration, enjoyment, and appreciation of local open spaces and environmental issues. Trips and socials will be emailed 3-5 days in advance and will include meeting location, required equipment, skill level, and duration. To join this Google Group, click on https://groups.google.com/group/amc-sos Questions can be directed to Michele Grzenda at All4hike@aol.com.
Reg. req’d. L Michele Grzenda.

Mon Feb 8 Novice X-C Ski Workshop at Weston Ski Track New

Learn to cross-country ski! First time on skis through advanced beginners, join us for an evening workshop near Boston to learn and improve skiing on flats and hills. Fee of $25 includes ticket and instruction (rentals extra). Cross-listed with Ski Committee.
Reg. req’d. L Eli Meir.

Fri–Mon Feb 12–15 Winter Weekend in Quebec Full

Spend the long weekend with friends old and new in the winter wonderland that is southern Quebec! Activities include your choice of cross-country and downhill skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing. Also this year you can race (X-C ski) in a Loppet. Cost is $195 and includes three nights lodging at Mount Orford, three breakfasts, and two dinners. Register through the link below.
Reg. at http://ashearer.com/personal/trips/register.php?tp=2010mtorford. L David Loutzenheiser mailto:dloutzen at gmail.com, Eli Meir mailto:ithacaeli at gmail.com. CL Claudine Kos, Ed Beagan.

Fri–Sun Feb 19–21 Highland Center Ski Trip Updated

Join us for a weekend of X-C skiing at Bretton Woods in Crawford Notch, NH. Individuals can opt to alpine ski at Wildcat or Bretton Woods on their own. We will be staying in the Shapleigh Lodge bunk rooms at AMC's Highland Center. Short hiking/snowshoeing trips offered by AMC staff are also possible. Cost of $130 includes two nights of lodging, two breakfasts and one dinner. Limited to 17 participants. Register at http://ashearer.com/personal/trips/register.php?tp=2010-02-HC. Cross listed with YM, INTRO, Ski.
Reg. req’d. L Dave Conna. CL Ed McManmon 781-639-4297 Before 9:00pm, Marlene Heroux.

Thu Feb 25 Weston X-C Ski Social Updated

Join us for X-C skiing in the moonlight at Weston Ski Track. Meet in the club house at 7:00pm. Young Members/Ski event.
See http://www.skiboston.com/. L Ben Klass.

Fri–Sun Mar 5–7 Cozy Cabin Overnight and Day Hike to Mount Jackson

Mount Jackson and maybe Webster (B3B). Joint YM/HB trip. Approximately 6.5 miles, 2500' elevation gain. A fun-filled weekend in a cozy cabin minutes away from the trailhead! Join us for an epic attempt of Mount Jackson, and if the group and trail conditions permit, finish the loop to Webster as well. A shorter hike on Sunday on the way home. Cost for two nights is $35 plus cost of shared food. L Rich Gambale and Silvia Dubinsky. Reg. Silvia Dubinsky (silvia.zaharinova@gmail.com).
Reg. req’d. L Silvia Dubinsky.

Fri–Sun Mar 12–14 Stowe X-C / Downhill Ski Trip

Ski X-C/Downhill in Stowe, VT. Enjoy warmer March temperatures on Von Trapp Touring Center groomed trails. Cost is $160 and includes lodging at a B&B with an outdoor hottub.
Reg. with L Tom Hollis mailto:seas100 at yahoo.com. L Jen Newland.

Sat–Sat Mar 13–20 Maine Lodge-to-Lodge B/C Adventure

Why pay for the Rockies? Discover the remote Maine Woods in a fun lodge-to-lodge "Reverse Traverse" ski adventure. March is usually a great time to ski with softening snow and warmer winter temperatures. We'll meet at the AMC's Mediwisla Wilderness Lodge Camp on Saturday, March 13th, and spend the next seven nights and seven days exploring the local backcountry. Our group will ski an average of 8+ miles per day on easy to moderate terrain. Our itinerary is to ski to West Branch Pond Camps, then on to Little Lyford Pond Camps for three nights, and then return. Cost per person is $960 and includes all meals, trail lunches, wood stove heated cabins, hot showers and a sauna at Little Lyford's Pond Camps. You can ski with a day pack and appropriate gear as all our supplies will be brought from camp to camp via snowmobile. You'll find the good company, the good food, and the exercise exactly what you've needed after a long winter. This is an interchapter trip and all are invited to join! Carpooling will be facilitated.
Reg. at http://web.mac.com/mikebarry657/Site/Welcome.html. L Mike Barry mailto:mikebarry657 at mac.com 617.257.2251 Before 11:00pm, Roger Scholl mailto:mikebarry657 at me.com 617-391-6591 Before 9:00pm.