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Winter backpack above treeline: Adams and Madison

Date and Time

Saturday, March 1, 2025 - Sunday, March 2, 2025

Location

New Hampshire, White Mountains,
NH

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.

Overview

Join us for a challenging winter backpack to Madison and Adams. After climbing onto the Presidential Ridge we will camp above treeline in the col between Madison and Adams and will enjoy sunset from the top of the Madison. On Sunday we will pack up camp and enjoy the sunrise near our campsite before summitting Adams. We will then return to the camp and continue back to the cars. In case of bad weather above treeline we will camp below treeline and attempt both Madison and Adams on Sunday. Previous winter backpacking experience is required. Due to the challenge of carrying heavy winter packs up significant elevation, we will likely maintain a slow pace. To address unforeseen challenges such as adverse weather, unacceptable trail conditions or lack of snow cover above treeline, 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.

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Cost

Free

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Isolation winter backpack 2024

Activity

Backpacking

Offered By

Boston

Status

Open

Nearby AMC Destination

Madison Spring Hut

Difficulty

Strenuous

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader



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Ian is a 3-season AMC Boston leader with a special fondness for winter backpacking. He is an avid peakbagger and has hiked 47/48 of the NH48, 9 of the ADK 46ers, and 28/37 of the Catskill 3500 in a variety of seasons.

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