Saturday, January 25, 2025 - Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Little Lyford Lodge, West Branch Pond Camps Greenville Maine,
Maine, Inland,
MA United States
Join Nick & Rick for five days and 4 nights of intermediate ski touring and exploring in the AMC's Maine Woods! We'll be skiing into Little Lyford Lodge, spending two nights there, then touring over to West Branch Pond Camps and spending two nights there. The routes to the lodges wind through forest, along partially frozen rivers and by scenic vistas. On the "ski from the lodge" days we'll explore the backcountry, getting off trail a bit. From Little Lyford an option is to ski to the tail section of the B52 wreckage. On the ski from Little Lyford to WBPC we will ski into Gulf Hagas to view some waterfalls. Participants carry only what they need for the day, and our duffels are shuttled between huts for us while we ski. This trip is perfect for intermediate XC skiers who want a backcountry tour and who might enjoy the option of a little extra challenge. Skiers should be prepared to ski at least 7 to 9 miles and up to 1,000' of vertical each day. We'll hope for fluffy powder but will be prepared for variable conditions. Strong skiers may wish to opt for Classic XC touring skis and boots, but for those with less skill metal edge skis with NNN-BC bindings and boots is a better choice and will come in handy for our "ski from hut" days- particularly from West Branch Ponds Camp. Climbing skins will not be needed on this trip. Note that BC touring equipment may be rented at Northwoods Outfitters in Greenville, our meeting place. The lodges are a rustic off-the-grid experience. Amenities include heated bathhouses with toilets and showers, and wood stove heat and electric power from the late afternoon thru mid-evening. Little Lyford offers a sauna! There is no WiFi or cell service. After each day's skiing we will enjoy a social hour as we swap stories about the day's adventures. The lodges provide hardy dinners, breakfasts, and a bagged lunch each day. We'll meet in Greenville, ME on Saturday, 2/25/2025 and return on Wednesday, 2/29/2025. Greenville is about 4.5 hours from Boston, and we will facilitate carpools. Cost of the trip includes shuttle from West Branch Pond Camps to the winter parking area, lodging, all meals and gratuities. When registering, please complete the Google Form survey linked below. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScks0vGcqDVEv3c3ykTE1_XWiupsf6Jsl5mSzRnh7thRueh5Q/viewform?usp=sf_link) Please contact the leaders with any questions! Cancellations made by 12/20/2024 will be refunded in full minus $50. Cancellations after that will be only be refunded, less the $50, if a replacement is found.
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