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Mts. Pierce and Eisenhower.... Gearing up for the winter season!!!!

Date and Time

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Location

New Hampshire, White Mountains,
NH

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.

Overview

Join Marcelo and Kasia on a hike to Mts. Pierce (4,312') and Eisenhower (4,760'), which offers spectacular views of the southern peaks of the Presidential Range, including Monroe, Franklin, Washington and Jackson. Expect a moderately-paced, 9.4-mile round trip with 3,200 ft of elevation gain. Depending on weather conditions, be prepared for a strenuous 8-10 hour hike and potential winter conditions with cold, wind, ice, snow, and the possibility of breaking trail. Please be an experienced winter hiker in good physical condition, with full winter gear including winter boots, microspikes, crampons, snowshoes, face protection, and multiple clothing layers. 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. Meeting time and location: The exact time and location are sent to approved participants only. It will be shown on this page under "Information for Participants" once you are approved.

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Cost*

Free

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The exact time and location are sent to approved participants only.

Mount Pierce and Eisenhower via Crawford Path

Activity

Hiking

Offered By

Boston

Status

Open

Nearby AMC Destination

Highland Center at Crawford Notch

Difficulty

Strenuous

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader



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Marcelo Knapik is a four-season leader and winter co-leader with the AMC's Boston Chapter. He is currently working on the New Hampshire 4000 footers, He has hiked in the Brazilian Serra do Mar "Mountain Range of the Sea", which is a system of coastal mountain ranges and escarpments in southeastern Brazil that runs parallel to the Atlantic coast.

Leader in Training


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Hello adventure enthusiasts! I am thrilled you stumbled upon AMC! I am a 3-season Leader for the 20s & 30s and HB committees. I completed the NH 48 4k footers in 2022; now, I'm causally tackling the grid. My true passions are sharing my love for the great outdoors with others. You can find me hiking, climbing, backpacking, camping, or daydreaming about my next adventure. Think outside; no box required.