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Beginner Winter Backpacking

Date and Time

Friday, February 28, 2025 6:00PM - Sunday, March 2, 2025 4:00PM

Location

Cardigan Lodge, Alexandria NH,
New Hampshire, Lakes Region,
NH

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.

Overview

For those who have mastered the basics of three-season backpacking. Instruction on general winter mountain safety, snowshoeing, equipment, proper camp site selection and set up, cooking, trail finding, map and compass, off-trail navigation, weather, trip planning, nutrition, and handling emergency situations. Students will need winter clothing, -20° or lower sleeping bag, and a foam pad. A 3- or 4-season backpacking tent is needed. Group will participate in indoor lectures and evening programs, sleeping outside Friday/Saturday night, and preparing one meal outdoors. Workshop will begin promptly at 6:00pm Friday evening, ending Sunday afternoon around 4:00pm. Fee includes materials, lodging, excellent meals and instruction. Register online along with your payment, Must be 18+ to attend. For more info, please contact Director Rick Silverberg.

AMC Trip Policy

Cost*

Adult: $290 member / $310 non-member
*Two nights near Cardigan lodge in tents, Friday night snack, 2 breakfasts, dinner Saturday night, lunch Sunday, instruction and materials.

Related Link(s):

https://amcnhexcursions.regfox.com/amcnh-2025-winter-school-feb-28-march-2

Driving Directions

Click map for driving directions

please do not follow your gps we will send you driving directions

Winter Backpacking

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: 9:00 Am -9:00 Pm Monday -Sat evening)

Director NH winter schools since 1981, trip leader since 1976, Past Chair AMC Club-wide Outdoor Leadership Development Committee and past Chair of the AMC NH Chapter.

Leader


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