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Explore Your Inner Winter Hiker: Wachusett Mountain Gear Shakedown, - Group A

Date and Time

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Location

Wachusett Mountain,
Massachusetts, Central,
MA

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.

Overview

This is an instructional 2-part event. Part 1: We will meet indoors at the Wachusett State Reservation Headquarters building. All participants will empty their packs so the leaders, and other participants, can see their gear. We'll provide advice on what is necessary, what will work well, and changes to consider. Part 2: The hike! ~3-4 miles, average and strenuous terrain, moderate pace (1.5-2 mph). This is an instructional hike designed to provide novice winter hikers with the opportunity to start to hone the necessary skills to hike safely and successfully in winter. Planned route is tbd as it will depend on start time, where we start, weather, and trail conditions. Preference given to attendees of the 11/02 workshop. All potential participants will be screened so that you get practice in responding to screening questions and compiling the list of previous hikes you have completed. Limited to 12 (including the leaders)

AMC Trip Policy

Cost

Free

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MSRs

Activity

Hiking

Offered By

Worcester (Mass.)

Status

Wait Listed

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader




I am a local and backcountry four season hiker and backpacker who has been leading trips for the AMC's Worcester Chapter since 2013. I enjoy the path as much as the destination and try to share that with my fellow hikers. Worcester Chapter Hiking Chair. AMC Mountain Leadership School 2013. WFA and CPR certified.

Leader




Wendy is a 4 season outdoor enthusiast who loves to share her passion for the outdoors with others. She currently serves as the Worcester Chapter Vice Chair.