Saturday, March 1, 2025
Waterville Valley, NH,
New Hampshire, White Mountains,
NH
Join us for a day of skinning-up and skiing-down Waterville Valley, NH. This event is tailored towards those new to uphill travel or could use more practice. Participants should be proficient downhill skiers / snowboarders, capable of comfortably navigating intermediate downhill slopes. The event is open to those using split boards, alpine touring or telemark gear though instructor familiarity is limited to alpine touring equipment. Instructors will teach basics on attaching skins, efficient climbing techniques, transitioning, and heat management. Participants should be capable of climbing 2,000 - 3,000 vertical feet. We will have fast and slow groups so you can climb at a comfortable pace. Registration is required. Participants will purchase their uphill day passes directly from Waterville Valley Resort (AMC offers an event discount - details will be provided). For those needing rental of alpine touring or splitboard gear: AMC is pleased to offer substantially reduced pricing through a local retailer. Further details available upon request. Cancellations made at least two weeks prior to the trip will be refunded in full, minus PayPal transaction fees. Cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the trip will only be refunded (minus PayPal transaction fees) after the event if another participant can be found to fill the slot.