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Map and Compass Instructional Weekend

Date and Time

Friday, October 18, 2024 - Sunday, October 20, 2024

Location

white mountains,
New Hampshire, White Mountains,
NH

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.

Overview

Weekend Map and Compass course held at the Harvard Outing Club Cabin in Pinkham Notch. If you've always wanted to truly learn how to use a compass, this is the course for you. We'll cover maps, compass, navigation, and intentional bushwhacking, and will then apply these skills to hike two actual trail-less mountains. The second (Sunday) hike is optional, and entails a full day of slow to moderately paced bushwhacking (but still strenuous since we'll be off trail) -- possibly finishing as late as 7:00 on Sunday evening. Participation is strongly encouraged because you'll get to apply the skills you've learned. Registration for the course will close on Tuesday, October 8 Note until we receive payment you status will show as "PEND ACTION".. When we receive payment it will switch to "APPROVED". To address unforeseen challenges such as adverse weather, unacceptable trail conditions or excessive crowding, the planned trip destination, activity and/or meeting place and time may be modified. In that event, participants may elect to join in that activity or opt out.

AMC Trip Policy

Cost*

Adult: $100 member / $110 non-member
*$100 covers 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts and 1 dinners for AMC members, $110 for non-members. If the cabin fills, there may be a tent outside option for a slightly reduced rate. We will refund for cancellations if we can replace you on the trip. Note, If you cancel in the last two weeks it may be difficult to fill your spot and you shouldn't expect a refund.

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Activity

Hiking

Offered By

Boston

Status

Wait Listed

Nearby AMC Destination

Harvard Cabin

Difficulty

Vigorous

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader




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Joe is one of the Boston Chapter's most experienced and active trip leaders - his summit visits number in the quadruple digits. Included among the many outings he leads each year for the Chapter's Hiking/Backpacking Committee are the single-day Presidential Range traverse on the summer solstice, and the Map & Compass course in the fall.

Leader



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Keith is an experienced 4-Season Leader with the AMC Boston Chapter who has bagged over 700 New Hampshire's 48 four thousand footer summits in addition to leading/co-leading over 100 AMC hikes. Keith has completed the New Hampshire 48 4000 footers 4-season grid, the New Hampshire Trailwrights 72, the 67 New England 4000 footers, the 52 With A View and the New England 100 Highest.

Leader in Training


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