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Join AMC Boston Young Members (20s/30s) for a potluck and slideshow presentation this winter! We'll hear from fellow hiker, Dan Zube, about his adventure writing poetry along the Appalachian Trail.
Join us for a weekend of day trips - novice (easier) to intermediate backcountry ski tours - in the White Mountain National Forest between the Kancamagus Highway and Waterville Valley. Hilly, gently rolling, to flat terrain to be encountered. Must have intermediate cross country ski skills with downhill control/strong snowplow. Trails such as Greeley Ponds, Kancamagus Brook, Livermore Road, and Tripoli Road are likely destinations; leaders reserve the right to make changes pending actual trail, weather, and snow conditions. Lodging in Waterville Valley vicinity.
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.
Join AMC Family Outings for a fun relaxed Winter Weekend roughly 2 ½ hours north of Boston at Calumet lodge & cabins. This trip is targeted to families with younger children, 8 & under, but kids all ages are welcome - AMC members and non-members alike. On the edge of Lake Ossipee, Calumet offers hiking, snowshoeing, tubing, ice skating, and x-c skiing at our doorstep, and optional DH skiing nearby. Adults relax while kids build snowmen and snow angels and play outdoor basketball and broom ball at the covered pavilion.
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 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.
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Single day winter traverse of the NH Northern Presidential Range (Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Madison). This is expected to be a small group. You must have significant above treeline experience with the fitness and endurance to complete this hike.
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.
Join snow lovers of all types and abilities to explore the diverse backcountry terrain of Mount Cardigan! Skiers, snowboarders, and XC, AT, and telemark skiers are all welcome! Optional backcountry ski instruction in small groups based on interest and ability, from novice to advanced, then head into the backcountry. General & intermediate knowledge of skiing is required.
More information is found here:
https://amcboston.org/committee/skiing/2020-backcountry-skiride-clinic
Ski where the snow is! Join us for cross country skiing in Stowe Vt, home to the finest network of groomed cross country trails in New England. Cost of $160 pp includes 2 hot breakfasts & 2 nights lodging (double rooms) at a comfortable inn with hot tub & pool. Single room option for additional fee. There will be guided intermediate level cross country outings; location dependent upon conditions. Downhill skiing on own with other interested participants.
Come join us for a moderately paced hike to stay at Lonesome Lake Hut during a full moon weekend. What a wonderful way to brighten the mid-winter! We will snowshoe across the lake and practice important winter survival skills such as: building a Quinzee snow shelter, a snow cave, a trench shelter, and possibly an igloo. Participants can opt to sleep in their snow shelters or the hut. We will snowshoe to check out the full moon over the lake at night. We will prepare Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast as a group. Full winter gear is required for this event.
Join us for a winter hike to the summits of Mt Flume and Mt Liberty! This is a long (12+) mile hike to two of the most scenic summits in the White Mountains, offering 360 degree views of the Pemigewasset wilderness, Cannon, and the Kinsmans. This trip is for experienced winter hikers, and prior above treeline experience is required. Daylight is in short supply at this time of year, so you should plan on an early start. There is a good chance we will make our way out of the woods in the light of our headlamps
Hike to the summit of Galehead in winter. We'll start at the Beaver Brook cross country ski area and take the ski trails/herd path to Gale River road close to the road junction and the summer Gale River trailhead (a bit more than a mile). From there we'll take the Gale River trail to the Garfield Ridge trail (AT), and Garfield Ridge to Galehead hut (closed) and the Frost trail to the summit of Galehead . Total is about 12.5 miles and 2750 elevation gain. Pretzel, the hiking dog, will be joining us.
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 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 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.
Join us for a Winter Hike to the summit of Mt Chocorua. Mt Chocorua is purported to be one of the most photographed in the world, for good reason. Its iconic rocky summit offers excellent views in all directions. This trip is for experienced winter hikers, and prior above treeline experience is required.
Join us for a moderately paced hike up Mt Jackson 4,052 foot mountain located in Coos County, NH. We will hike up Webster-Jackson trail about 5.2 miles with 2150 feet elevation gain. If the weather is clear we should have some spectacular views! This hike is ideal for someone in decent shape wanting to practice snowshoeing/microspike technique. This trip is appropriate for experienced hikers who have done some easier winter trips of ~3-4 miles and are maintaining a baseline of hiking fitness. Current winter hiking program participants are encouraged to join us.
Join us for a winter hike to Wildcats A through D (4422', 4330', 4298', and 4062'). Looking down over the ski area, Wildcat D boasts fantastic views of Washington, Adams, Madison, and more. We will ascend via the ski slopes to Wildcat D, then continue along the Wildcat Ridge Trail until we get to Wildcat A and head back the way we came. The climb up to Wildcat D is steep. We plan to hike ~ 8 miles at a moderate pace with 3,250 feet of elevation gain.
Family President's Day Weekend at AMC's Noble View Outdoor Center in the Pioneer Valley, about 1-1/2 hours west of Boston. Activities include hiking, snow shoeing, x-c and downhill skiing, and family 'snow fun' like sledding or making snow people! The accommodations are rustic, but comfortable and cozy, heated by wood stoves. The twin beds have mattresses, but we bring pillows, sheets, and blankets or sleeping bags. We need to be flexible regarding sleeping arrangements which may be co-ed to keep families together and some kids will be in sleeping bags on the floor.
Join AMC Family Outings for a fun relaxed Winter Weekend roughly 2 ½ hours north of Boston at Calumet lodge & cabins. On the edge of Lake Ossipee, Calumet offers hiking, snowshoeing, tubing, ice skating, x-c skiing at our doorstep, and optional DH skiing nearby. Adults relax while kids build snowmen and snow angels and play outdoor basketball and broom ball at the covered pavilion. This weekend includes accommodations, all meals, activities, & down time for kids & adults. Saturday evening, there is a campfire w/singing & stories on the beach.
Spend Presidents Day weekend with the young members (20s and 30s) group! Join us in the winter wonderland of southern Quebec at Mt Orford National Park. Activities include your choice of cross country and downhill skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, fatbiking, local sightseeing tour, or a visit to the spa. Limited to 60 participants.
Join AMC friends for Cross Country - Back Country Skiing at moderate level, moderate pace including snowshoeing from novice to experienced. Ski Touring Center available to all levels. Downhill skiing at Waterville Valley nearby. Stay at comfortable Mountain Fare Inn, Campton, NH. $365 covers lodging, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 2 happy hours. Sponsored by Boston AMC INTRO Committee
Family President's Day Weekend at AMC's Noble View Outdoor Center in the Pioneer Valley, about 1-1/2 hours west of Boston. Activities include hiking, snow shoeing, x-c skiing, and family 'snow fun' like sledding or making snow people! The accommodations are rustic, but comfortable and cozy, heated by wood stoves. The twin beds have mattresses, but we bring pillows, sheets, and blankets or sleeping bags. We need to be flexible regarding sleeping arrangements which may be co-ed to keep families together and some kids will be in sleeping bags on the floor.
