Activities for the Hiking/Backpacking Committee
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WHP Participants ONLY: Above Treeline Workshop 1 (Level 3)
This trip is part of the Boston Chapter Winter Hiking Program (WHP) and is only open to registered participants of that program. If you would like more information about the WHP, please email us at whp19@hb.amcboston.org or follow the link below.
WHP Participants ONLY: Avalon & Willard day hike (level 1)
This trip is part of the Boston Chapter Winter Hiking Program (WHP) and is only open to registered participants of that program. If you would like more information about the WHP, please email us at whp19@hb.amcboston.org or follow the link below.
Mount Chocorua Winter Day Hike
Mt. Chocorua is one of the most climbed and photographed mountains in the White mountains of New Hampshire. In the winter it's a good day in the woods with a brief taste of winter climbing in the White mountains above the tree line. Weather permitting, we will have 360 views of the Lakes Region and the White Mountains at the exposed treeless summit! We will be ascending and descending via Champney Falls Trail and Piper Trail, covering up to 7-8 miles and about 2500 feet of elevation gain. The route includes some open ledges that will require the use of full crampons.
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Potluck & Slideshow: 7 Weeks in South Africa: Rhino Camp & Road Trips
Free Potluck & Slideshow Series
Potluck @ 6:30pm, Slideshow @ 7:15pm
AMC Advanced Skills Workshop (AWS)
The AMC Advanced Skills Workshop (ASW) is designed to introduce experienced winter hikers and climbers to the basic skills required for climbing high altitude mountains such as Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, and beyond. The ASW topics will include roped team travel on moderate to high angle snow slopes and glaciers, ice axe use and self-arrest, advanced belay systems, crevasse rescue, snow anchors, and high-altitude medical issues and medications.
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Mt. Washington
Join us for a classic loop over the west side of Mt Washington using the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Gulfside Trail and Jewell Trail to Mt Washington (6,288'), this day hike is 8.7 miles round trip with 4,200 ft of elevation gain. This will be a long, strenuous day with potential exposure to weather so previous experience of hiking above treeline is desirable.
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Winter Backpack to Passaconaway, Whiteface, and Tripyramids
Join us in a challenging overnight backpack adventure in the Sandwich Range Wilderness. We'll stealth camp on the Kate Sleeper trail Saturday night. With good weather and a motivated group we will summit the Tripyramids, Passaconoway and Whiteface.. Previous winter hiking and/or backpacking experience is required and participants should be in shape for a long challenging hikes with winter loads. Day 1: 10 miles, approx. 4730 ft elevation gain; Day 2: 7.2 miles, approx. 1390 ft elevation gain.
WHP Participants ONLY: Above Treeline Workshop 2 (Level 3)
This trip is part of the Boston Chapter Winter Hiking Program (WHP) and is only open to registered participants of that program. If you would like more information about the WHP, please email us at whp19@hb.amcboston.org or follow the link below.
Mt Jackson Day Hike
Join us on a winter day hike to the summit of Mt Jackson (4,052'). We will hike from Crawford Notch along the Jackson branch of the Webster-Jackson Trail. This hike is open to recent Winter Hiking Program participants and other relatively fit individuals who have appropriate winter gear. The round trip is slightly greater than 5 miles with just over 2,000' of elevation gain.
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Mount Jefferson
Join us for a winter day hike to the majestic Mount Jefferson! This 10 mile hike will follow the Castle Trail, which leads us from the north to the summit of Mount Jefferson (5716 ft., NH48), named after the third president of the US. If weather permits, we will have wonderful views of the Presidential Range and the Great Gulf Wilderness. The elevation gain is 4200 ft. Participants should pack full gear for winter hiking above treeline, and have recent experience with hikes of similar length and elevation gain.
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Fire Tower Hike to North Kearsarge Mountain
Join us on a 6.5 mile hike to Mount Kearsarge (North) and weather permitting we will catch magnificent 360 degree vistas, including views of the Presidentials and Mt Washington Valley. At the top we can climb the inactive summit fire tower, which offers fantastic views of eastern White Mountains and western Maine. Mount Kearsarge stands at 3268 feet and is on the "52 with a view" list of NH mountains <4000 ft with a view. This view is well known as rivaling many of the >4000 ft peaks! With an elevation gain of 2,600 ft. in just over 3 miles the trail is quite steep.
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WHP: Cannon Mt Day Hike (level 2)
This instructional trip is intended primarily for participants in the Boston Chapter Winter Hiking Program (WHP), with a few spots available for other members of the community. We will hike up Cannon Mountain from Franconia Notch at a moderate pace, on a crisp, winter day. On a direct route to the summit, we will hike 4.2 miles round trip, with 2200' of elevation gain over varied terrain. Portions of the route are relatively steep, and others will afford us the opportunity to experience above-tree line exposure.
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20s-30s Notch Your Ordinary Winter Hiking Weekend
Do you like hiking? Do you enjoy hanging out with friends by a fireplace, drinking hot cocoa, eating good food? Then this is the weekend hiking trip for you! We will be offering hiking at various levels both Saturday and Sunday. We have rented out the entire Notch Hostel (located in North Woodstock, NH) which includes a common room, a small library (with information about the area, games, and books about hikes and hiking), dining room, bed with clean bedding in the shared bunk room, full kitchen, plus shower rooms and toilets.
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20s-30s Notch Your Ordinary Winter Hiking Weekend
Do you like hiking? Do you like hanging out with friends by a fireplace, drinking hot cocoa, eating good food? Then this is the weekend hiking trip for you! We will be offering hiking at various levels both Saturday and Sunday. We have rented out the entire Notch Hostel which includes a common room, a small library (with information about the area, games, and books about hikes and hiking), dining room, bed with clean bedding in the shared bunk room, full kitchen, plus shower rooms and toilets. Delicious meals will be provided and are served family-style in a warm, social atmosphere.
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Kinsmans in March
Join us on a winter hike to the Kinsmans, along the Mt Kinsman Trail and the Kinsman Ridge Trail. While only 12 days from the official start of spring, we won't be fooled! We expect cold and wintry conditions as well as a stream crossing or two. We'll summit North Kinsman Mountain (4,293 ft), then proceed to South Kinsman Mountain (4,358 ft) before looping back. Elevation gain will be 3,950 ft. with a round trip distance of 10 miles. Full winter gear required.
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Winter Hike to Mt Carrigain
Join us for a winter hike to the summit tower of Mt Carrigain, and enjoy the view from its summit tower. We'll maintain a moderate pace, but this trip requires you to be in good physical condition, due to its length and net climb. Due to normal winter road closures, this will be a long and scenic 14 mile hike, with a 2 mile (each way) road to the summer trailhead. Depending on conditions, and the size of our group, there's a good chance we'll need our headlamps on the way out.
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WHP Participants ONLY: Sandwich Dome and possibly Jennings peak (Level 2)
This trip is part of the Boston Chapter Winter Hiking Program (WHP) and is only open to registered participants of that program. If you would like more information about the WHP, please email us at whp19@hb.amcboston.org or follow the link below.
Mt Hitchcock Backcountry Bushwhack
This instructional hike is intended for participants in the AMC Boston Winter Hiking and Notch Weekend programs, with a limited number of spots available for qualified hikers in the general community. Using a map, a compass, an altimeter and a GPS receiver, we will attempt to attain the 3620' summit of Mount Hitchcock. The rub: there are no trails! You will learn about navigating through the woods in the winter, and experience the challenges posed by blow downs, spruce traps, deep snow, dense trees, cold and wind.
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Winter hike to Mt. Jeffesrson via Jewell Trail
Mt Jefferson (5,716') is in the Presidential range and the third tallest mountain in New Hampshire. It provides amazing 360 degree views, including Mt Washington to the South. We will attempt to summit Mt Jefferson using the Jewell Trail and Gulfside Trail. We will gear up for above treeline winter conditions and hike at a moderate pace, covering roughly 9.4 miles and gaining approximately 3,000' of elevation.
Participants should have previous "above-treeline" winter experience and should have hiked a similar distance within the last few months.
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Winter Hike to Cannon Mountain and Lonesome Lake
Join us on a 6.2 mile hike to Cannon Mountain (4,100ft), one of the 48 NH 4,000ft peaks. If the weather is clear we can expect great views across the Franconia Range. Participants should expect to hike at a moderate pace with an elevation gain of 2,400 ft and some limited above tree line exposure near the summit. The summit can be cold and windy. Our route will take us by Lonesome Lake, which affords fine views of North and South Kinsman on a clear day. Full Winter gear, including microspikes and snowshoes, is required. Poles are recommended.
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Tripyramids Day Hike (North & Middle)
We will be hiking to the summits of North Tripyramid (4,180 ft) and Middle Tripyramid (4,140 ft) in the northern-most region of the White Mountains. Participants should be prepared for a strenuous hike in full winter conditions. We will hike the 8.5 mil round trips at a moderate winter pace with a total elevation gain of 3,100 ft. Participants should pack all the gear required for a winter day hike in the White Mountains.
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Monthly AMC Boston Hiking/Backpacking Committee Meeting
Are you an experienced AMC hiker and curious about how volunteer-led AMC hiking and backpacking activities are governed? The Boston Chapter's Hiking/Backpacking Committee meets monthly to handle such matters as overseeing the chapter's hundreds of hiking/backpacking leaders and leader candidates, coordinating educational programs, administering our finance, setting policy, etc. Interested guests are welcome to sit in. For the particulars, contact Elizabeth Ryan, the chairperson, at chair@hb.amcboston.org.
Potluck & Slideshow - Biodiversity in Alpine Lakes
FREE POTLUCK & SLIDESHOW SERIES
Can hikers contribute meaningful data on amphibians, reptiles and insects of the White Mountains? Yes you can!
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WHP Participants ONLY: Sub Sig Cabin weekend #3 (Level 2)
This trip is part of the Boston Chapter Winter Hiking Program (WHP) and is only open to registered participants of that program. If you would like more information about the WHP, please email us at whp19@hb.amcboston.org or follow the link below. This is a joint trip to Sub Sig Cabin in collaboration with the Sub Sig Outing Club and is limited to 10 WHP participants. This trip is open to Sub Sig members in addition to the 10 slots for WHP participants.
WHP Participants ONLY: Crawford and the Giant Stairs (Level 3)
This trip is part of the Boston Chapter Winter Hiking Program (WHP) and is only open to registered participants of that program. If you would like more information about the WHP, please email us at whp19@hb.amcboston.org or follow the link below. This out-and-back hike will begin near Saco River on the Davis Path, a bridle path built in 1845 and leading straight towards Mt. Washington. But hold your horses, we'll not be summiting Mt. Washington on this trip -- for that, sign up for one of the Above Treeline Workshops!
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