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WBP: Winter Backpack to Hancock Notch

Date and Time

Saturday, February 22, 2025 - Sunday, February 23, 2025

Location

New Hampshire, White Mountains,
NH

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.

Overview

This trip is part of the Boston Chapter Winter Camping and Backpacking Program (WBP) and enrolled participants in that program have priority for registration for this trip. Registration may be opened to others at a later date. This trip is intended for participants who would like to try Winter backpacking for the first time or hone their Winter camping and backpacking skills. We will hike in the Hancock Notch Trail for less than 3 miles and set up camp. The stretch of the Hancock Notch Trail beyond its junction with the Cedar Brook Trail is much less traveled in Winter and will offer a great backcountry site for us to experience the wonders of Winter backpacking. Assuming there's enough snow, we'll dig a Winter kitchen. Depending on time and weather, we may hike to the Hancocks after setting up camp. 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.

AMC Trip Policy

Cost

Free

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Winter camp kitchen

Activities

Backpacking
Hiking

Offered By

Boston

Status

Open

Difficulty

Moderate

Audience

Adults (18+)


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Stephen loves the outdoors, particularly in winter. He started hiking and backpacking as a teen and has not stopped since. He has hiked the NH 4000 footers several times in all seasons, and thru-hiked the AT in 2016. Stephen has led trips for the AMC for many years. He prefers backpacks (multi-day when his schedule allows), and hikes at a relaxed pace.

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Jon finished a round of the New England Hundred Highest just before heading off to the Southwest for four years. He's thrilled to be back in New England and working seriously on the winter 4000-footers. Other fun had in the meantime includes the Pikes Peak Marathon and a rim-to-rim-to-rim run of the Grand Canyon. Goal-oriented but interested in keeping things safe and fun.

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I am an avid hiker/backpacker who loves all seasons of outdoor adventuring. After recently completing my NH 48 List, I started section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail- 100 miles down, 2550 miles to go!