FIND ACTIVITIES

Multi-day Three-Season Backpacking

Date and Time

Friday, May 3, 2024 7:30PM - Sunday, May 5, 2024 4:30PM

Location

Cardigan lodge,
New Hampshire, Lakes Region,
NH

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.

Overview

For those with some three season backpacking background who desire to learn the more advanced practices of extended, or week-long three-season backpacking. Instruction in higher mountain safety, hiking longer with a full overnight pack, equipment, proper camp site selection and set up, cooking, food planning for extended trips trail finding, map and compass, off-trail navigation, weather, trip planning, including resupply, route planning, nutrition, and emergency situations. Students will need a tent, good three-season sleeping bag (+20 degree F), warm clothing, rain gear and foam pad. Students in this section will spend the bulk of their time out doors, sleeping outside Friday and Saturday night. Be prepared to hike 3 to 5 miles with a full pack. The group will prepare Saturday breakfast and dinner and Sunday breakfast outdoors. Workshop will begin promptly at 7:30pm on Friday, ending Sunday afternoon at 4:30pm. Cost is $290/members, $310/non-members,and includes lodging, excellent meals, materials, and instruction. Must be 18 years or older to attend. For more information, please contact Director Rick Silverberg (603-4559119) from 7:00-10:30pm

AMC Trip Policy

Cost*

Adult: $290 member / $310 non-member
*2 nights camping out near Cardigan lodge, 2 breakfasts, dinner Saturday night, Lunch Sunday, training and materials.

Related Link(s):

https://amcnhexcursions.regfox.com/amcnh-excursions-spring-school-2024-may-3-5

Driving Directions

Click map for driving directions

we will send you driving directions when you register

training

Activities

Backpacking
Instruction (Skills)

Offered By

New Hampshire

Status

Open

Nearby AMC Destination

Cardigan Lodge

Difficulty

Moderate

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader




(best time to call: 7:00 pm -10:30 pm)

AMC Trip leader since 1976 .AMC NH Chapter Winter and Spring school Director since 1982. Past Chairman of AMC Club wide outdoor leadership development committee Past Chairman AMC NH Chapter

Leader



(best time to call: 6:00 pm -9:30 pm)