Friday, January 31, 2025 - Sunday, February 2, 2025
New Hampshire, Lakes Region,
NH
This trip is part of the Boston Chapter Winter Hiking Program (WHP). If you would like more information about the WHP, please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w_4evBZ-fTs17Ha4H8AwhfdRI2FRK1HWvlLR00OTRks/edit?usp=sharing If you still have questions, email us at [email protected]. This weekend workshop will be held at the AMC's Cardigan Lodge in Alexandria, NH. The lodge is heated, with bathroom and shower facilities, and accommodates about 60 people in bunk rooms ranging from 3 to 5 beds. From Cardigan Lodge we'll be able to directly access trails in Mt. Cardigan State Park, where we'll practice outdoor skills on Mount Cardigan (3,121ft), Firescrew Mt. (3,040ft), and Gilman Mt. (2,620ft). The trails and terrain are similar to those found in the White Mountains and we'll have multiple hikes ranging in difficulty and gear requirements on Saturday and Sunday. This trip is both a great learning opportunity, and a fantastic chance to connect with other like-minded hikers.. We'll enjoy family-style meals cooked by our own volunteers, time spent on the trail, and some planned downtime to socialize or relax, as you prefer. 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. Backup plan, all hikes will be based on weather conditions. If conditions are dangerous at higher elevations, we will stay below tree line. Depending on the conditions we will stay in the lodge and play games and/or organize educational programs. If weather is "very bad" that driving is dangerous, we will cancel the trip.
