At a Glance

All Events by Date
Fri–Fri Jul 9–Dec 31 Invitation to Join Young Member's Google Group ↓ Updated
Fri–Sun Jul 30–Aug 1 Biking in the Whites ↓
Sat Jul 31 Show and Go ↓ New
Sat–Sun Jul 31–Aug 1 Dave and Ward's Most Excellent Sailing Adventure ↓ New
Sat Aug 7 Mount Chocorua ↓ (B2B) Waitlist
Fri–Sun Aug 13–15 Washington Jefferson Scramble Weekend ↓ (A2A) New
Sat Aug 14 Crazy Carrigain Circuit ↓ (A2B)
Fri–Sun Aug 20–22 Tanglewood Biking, Beaching, and Beethoven-ing ↓
Thu Aug 26 Thursday Bike Ride-Lexington ↓
Fri–Sun Oct 1–3 Berkshires Foliage Bike Trip ↓
Bicycling
Fri–Sun Jul 30–Aug 1 Biking in the Whites ↓
Thu Aug 26 Thursday Bike Ride-Lexington ↓
Fri–Sun Oct 1–3 Berkshires Foliage Bike Trip ↓
Bicycling - Touring
Fri–Sun Aug 20–22 Tanglewood Biking, Beaching, and Beethoven-ing ↓
Hiking
Fri–Fri Jul 9–Dec 31 Invitation to Join Young Member's Google Group ↓ Updated
Sat Jul 31 Show and Go ↓ New
Sat Aug 7 Mount Chocorua ↓ (B2B) Waitlist
Fri–Sun Aug 13–15 Washington Jefferson Scramble Weekend ↓ (A2A) New
Sat Aug 14 Crazy Carrigain Circuit ↓ (A2B)
Sailing
Sat–Sun Jul 31–Aug 1 Dave and Ward's Most Excellent Sailing Adventure ↓ New
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–Fri Jul 9–Dec 31 Invitation to Join Young Member's Google Group Updated
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
L Michele Grzenda m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:All4hike at remove6XJ29.this.textaol.com.
Fri–Sun Jul 30–Aug 1 Biking in the Whites
30/60-mile led rides over scenic and hilly country roads north of the notches in New Hampshire/Vermont, with some flats along the Connecticut River. Cost of $130-225/ppdo includes two breakfasts, one dinner, two nights and down-to-earth ambience at Applebrook B&B in Jefferson, NH. Room set-up is good for singles and couples to mix. This is a new joint Boston/Worcester Chapter trip.
Reg. with Ben Klass m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:ben_klass at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com 781.859.7097. L Mike Barry, Ben Klass m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:ben_klass at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com 781.859.7097, Sharon Foster, Pat Lambert.
Sat Jul 31 Show and Go New
Day hikes for various ability levels. See link below for info.
See http://www.amcboston.org/youngmembers/showgo.html. L Dan Westerberg, John Stadalnick. CL Brian Lawrence.
Sat–Sun Jul 31–Aug 1 Dave and Ward's Most Excellent Sailing Adventure New
Join two seasoned skippers this weekend on fast, fun, wet sailboats. We'll be sailing both Saturday and Sunday (weather cooperating) on Buzzard's Bay (just 1.5 hours from Boston). Contact skippers directly and add your information below to reserve your spot. Optional camping in Myles Standish State Park. Dave (Force 5), Ward (Hobie 17: floating beach blanket).
Reg. req’d. L Dave Conna m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:knoctover at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com 978-897-1195 before 10:00pm, Ward Wrzenski m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:wwrzenski at remove6XJ29.this.textgmail.com 617-803-2542 before 10:00pm.
Sat Aug 7 Mount Chocorua (B2B) Waitlist
Mount Chocorua, famous for its bare cone-shaped summit, is perfect for catching a summer breeze. We'll approach via scenic and challenging Brook and Liberty trails. This joint Hiking/Backpacking-Young Members trip will cover 8 miles and 2700' of elevation gain. Rain may cancel.
Reg. with L Brian Spencer m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:bhspencer at remove6XJ29.this.textcomcast.net. CL David Daiell.
Fri–Sun Aug 13–15 Washington Jefferson Scramble Weekend (A2A) New
Escape to the White Mountains for the weekend! Car camp Friday and Saturday nights, hiking Saturday and Sunday. Featured hike will be approximately 13 miles RT with 6000'+ cumulative elevation gain. We'll attempt to summit both Mount Washington (6288') and Mount Jefferson (5719') via loop that includes a section of steep rock scrambling overlooking the beautiful secluded wilderness of the Great Gulf. Easier L's choice hike on the second day. $28 fee covers two nights camping. Very good physical conditioning required. Limited to 6.
See http://www.wildmountain.net/amc_trips/. Reg. with CL Jaime Villanueva. L Deborah Fraser.
Sat Aug 14 Crazy Carrigain Circuit (A2B)
When you're hiking a big mountain, why turn around? Venture into the heart of the Pemi wilderness with this 15-mile 4300' gain hike featuring Mount Carrigain, Norcross Pond, and the cascades of Nancy Brook. Tough hike, fast pace, early start.
Reg. with CL Chris Link m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:chris.link at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com. L Alkes Price.
Fri–Sun Aug 20–22 Tanglewood Biking, Beaching, and Beethoven-ing
Day of biking, evening of noshing, and night of outdoor music from the Boston Symphony. We'll have two bike rides on Saturday, one longer (approximately 50 miles), and another medium distance (25-30 miles). Afterward, we'll convene on the Tanglewood lawn for a picnic dinner and concert. Costs is $75 and includes two nights at a campsite, two breakfasts, picnic dinner, and concert tickets. Please email to register, and L will follow up.
Reg. req’d. L Eli Meir m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:elimeir00 at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com.
Thu Aug 26 Thursday Bike Ride-Lexington
Meet 5:45PM, ride departs 6:00PM sharp, dinner follows at local restaurant. Meet at Minuteman Statue, Lexington Green/Common, intersection Mass. Ave. & Bedford St., Rts. 4&225. No registration necessary. Steady rain cancels.
L Mike Barry m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:mikebarry657 at remove6XJ29.this.textmac.com 617.257.2251.
Fri–Sun Oct 1–3 Berkshires Foliage Bike Trip
Join us for 30-50 mile led road rides over scenic, hilly country roads on both sides of the Taconic Range along the New York-Massachusetts border (10-13mph, but intermediate hilly terrain). Cost is $138-$158/pp and includes two nights lodging, two breakfasts, one dinner, and a happy hour on Saturday with a relaxing atmosphere at a converted barn (LOF). Register with CL.
Reg. req’d. L David Loutzenheiser. CL Aldo Ghirin m.REMOVE.NEXT.WORD.poodleailto:aggamc at remove6XJ29.this.textyahoo.com.