Mount Adams Backpack (A3A)
Date: 03/13/2010 - 03/14/2010Join us for a challenging winter adventure! Overnight at RMC hut (Crag Camp, $12). Full winter above-treeline gear and experience required. Early start Saturday makes Friday night stay in NH desirable.
Activity Category: HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Larry Takiff
Registrar: L Kevin Fredette 978-475-8912 (Before 9:00pm)
Carrigain by Day (AA2A)
Date: 03/20/2010Join us for a day hike to one of NH's more difficult-to-reach winter 4,000'ers. Take advantage of the long winter daylight and good company on the last winter weekend of the year. Enjoy some of the finer views of the White Mountains if the weather cooperates. Post-hike dinner likely. Full winter gear required.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Jim Shelhamer
Co-Leader: Chris Gaudette
Registrar: Chris Gaudette
Trip Difficulty: AA2A
Late Winter Camp at Clinton (B3B)
Date: 03/27/2010 - 03/28/2010Experience camping on the "President's western shoulder". Hike to Clinton (a.k.a. Mount Pierce) via Crawford Path and camp overnight. Possible ridge running to Eisenhower or tracking varmints around Mitzpah Hut. Full winter regalia required.
Activity Category: HikingLocation: Mt. Clinton (Mt. Pierce)
Region: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Jim Schroeder 508-435-5108 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Co-Leader: Matthew Pearson , Kate Chang
Registrar: Matthew Pearson
Winter Weekend in the Whites (B3B)
Date: 03/27/2010 - 03/28/2010Join us for a fun weekend in a cozy, rustic cabin minutes away from the trailhead. Group gourmet dinner, fire place, good company and good winter hiking. We will attempt Mts. Eisenhower and Pierce on Saturday and do a shorter hike on Sunday on the way home. Full winter gear and prior experience required.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Judy Dillman , Silvia Dubinsky
Registrar: Silvia Dubinsky
Boston Chapter Spring Leadership Program
Date: 04/06/2010For those interested in organizing and leading Boston Chapter trips and events. This program qualifies participants to co-lead trips for Hiking/Backpacking, Intro, Bike, Ski, Young Members, Forty +, Paddling and other Boston committees. Topics include trip planning and trip organization, safety, leadership styles, and group dynamics. Role plays and group situations emphasize experimental learning and decision-making skills. Open to all AMC members with preference given to active AMC trip participants. Two evening sessions (Tuesday, April 6, and Tuesday, April 13 from 6:45pm-9:30pm) at AMC, 4 Joy Street, Boston, MA; and one weekend (April 23-25) at a New England location (TBA). Cost is $50 and covers course manual, all materials, lodging, and food (except lunches). Limited to 24.
Activity Category: Leadership Training, Instruction (Skills)Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Leader: Bryan Hall
Registrar: Online: http://www.hbbostonamc.org/springlead/
FMI: http://www.hbbostonamc.org/springlead/
Potluck and Slideshow: Inside India, Her People and Cultures
Date: 04/07/2010What does an outdoor adventure photographer do when he finds himself stuck in an Indian city of five million people for two months? He grabs his camera and goes out to meet as many of them as he can, whether they be street-sweepers, construction workers, business owners, real-estate magnates or local godfathers! He finds adventure when riding two-and three-wheeled vehicles through crowded streets and dodging those same vehicles when on foot. He makes friends with his fellow passengers sitting on the luggage racks in overcrowded trains and discusses the latest advances in digital photography with goat-herds, all through the universal language of hand gestures and smiles. Join Chris Pollari and his camera for a look inside India with a potluck dinner at 6:30pm followed by a slideshow at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:15pm. Free admission. Held at AMC Auditorium, 4 Joy Street, Boston, MA. Please RSVP at AMCBostonSlideshows@gmail.com (this email address is being protected from spam bots; you need to be JavaScript-enabled to view it). Last names starting with A-G: bring appetizers or side dishes; H-Q: bring main dishes; and R-Z: bring drinks or desserts. Plates, napkins, cups and cutlery will be supplied. Brought to you by the Boston Chapter Slideshow Series.
Activity Category: Photography, Social EventsLocation: AMC Auditorium
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Leader: Julie LePage
Registrar: RSVP at
FMI: http://www.hbbostonamc.org/index.php/Boston-Chapter-Slideshow-Series/Next-Slideshow.html
Twins in April (AA2B)
Date: 04/10/2010Full winter gear required for this 13-mile trip to two peaks. Can be combined with L's Sun trip. Contact L Joe about accommodations ($9/per person/night).
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Joe Comuzzi 978-448-9837, Brian Glenn
Trip Difficulty: AA2B
Whiteface (A2B)
Date: 04/11/2010Full winter gear required. We'll possibly do Passaconaway as well. May be combined with L's Saturday hike. Contact L Joe about accommodations ($9/per person/night).
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Joe Comuzzi 978-448-9837, Brain Glenn
Trip Difficulty: A2B
Boston Chapter: Spring 2010 Beginner Hiking Program
Date: 04/20/2010Series of five different lectures on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:00pm on April 20th and 27th, and May 4th, 11th and 18th at Cabot Auditorium, AMC, 5 Joy Street, Boston, MA. The program of Lectures, Demos and Guided Hikes are designed to introduce beginners to safe enjoyment of the outdoors. Lectures cover equipment, clothing, safety, weather, nutrition, above-treeline hiking, backpacking and other topics. Lectures will demonstrate equipment and participants can interact with experienced hike leaders. First four nights cover general and day hiking topics; May 18th lecture focuses on backpacking. This program includes a number of weekend day hikes to practice skills and gain experience. An intensive weekend of day hiking at Cardigan Lodge and a backpack weekend reserved for program participants available at additional cost. More information and registration at website. $45 for members, $50 for non-members in advance, $50/$55 at the door.
Activity Category: Instruction (Skills), HikingLocation: Boston
Region: Massachusetts, Boston Area
State: MA
Country: USA
Leader: Bob Knudsen , George Marlette 508-789-9855
Registrar: http://www.hbbostonamc.org/index.php/Table/Spring/
FMI: http://www.hbbostonamc.org/index.php/Table/Spring/
Glen Boulder/Boott Spur from Joe Dodge (B3B)
Date: 05/07/2010 - 05/09/20107.2 miles with a 3500' elevation gain; three miles above treeline. A favorite hike with a mild scramble before leaving the trees, rugged beauty and a stunning view into Tucks. Winter gear may be required. On Sunday, hike the Tucks trail to watch the skiiers (five miles with a 1800' elevation gain). Stay at Joe Dodge Lodge. $125 includes dinner and two breakfasts.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Richard Reardon
Co-Leader: Teresa Pagliuca
Mount Greylock Loop (AA2B)
Date: 05/08/2010You will need to be in good shape for hiking this long loop (14.7 miles, 3200' ascent) in far western MA. Hike rewards include the highest ridge in MA, multiple views and spring flowers. Register with CL Marie Mancinelli at m_mancinelli@verizon.net. L is Marlene Heroux at hike917@yahoo.com and Bob Asch at basch247@gmail.com.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: Massachusetts, Berkshires
State: MA
Country: USA
Leader: Robert Asch , Marlene Heroux
Co-Leader: Paul Mancinelli
Registrar: Paul Mancinelli
Trip Difficulty: AA2B
Monadnock Traverse (B3C)
Date: 05/08/2010Up the Dublin and down the Pumpelly trails. Nice ridge walk. 6.5 miles with 1900' of vertical.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, Monadnock Region
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Bob Kittredge
Registrar: Steve Cohen 617-641-9954 (before 10)
Trip Difficulty: easy to moderate
Backpack AT from North CT into South MA (B3B)
Date: 05/29/2010 - 05/31/2010Come enjoy the beauty of late spring from this scenic trail over Memorial Day weekend. Please start your trip application at http://ashearer.com/personal/trips/register.php?tp=2010-05-AT. One of the Ls will follow up with you to complete the trip registration.
Activity Category: Backpacking, HikingRegion: Massachusetts, Berkshires
State: MA
Country: USA
Leader: Joan Wu Chambers , Cliff Chambers
Registrar: w/ CL Ron DiMatteo 617-364-8204
Trip Difficulty: Strenuous
FMI: http://ashearer.com/personal/trips/register.php?tp=2010-05-AT
Hale Traverse (B3C)
Date: 05/29/2010Up Hale Brook to Mount Hale (4054'), then down Lend-a-Hand and Zealand trails, passing by scenic Zealand Falls. 8.7 miles with 2400' of vertical.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Bob Kittredge
Trip Difficulty: moderate
Presidential Traverse (AAAA2B)
Date: 06/19/2010Presidential traverse: if you don't know what this is, you don't want to sign up. Join the Ls and the hiking hounds for this epic 23 mile/8900' elevation gain day trip.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Joe Comuzzi 978-448-9837, Alex Nedzel , John Sanford
Trip Difficulty: AAAA2B
Tecumseh Traverse (B3C)
Date: 06/19/2010Up Tecumseh Trail from Tripoli Road and down the Waterville Valley ski slopes. Six miles with 2400' of vertical.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Bob Kittredge
Registrar: Paul Mancinelli 978-356-7114 (5:00pm-10:00pm)
Trip Difficulty: easy to moderate
Zermatt, Switzerland Hiking Adventure (B3B)
Date: 07/20/2010 - 08/01/2010For fantastic hiking amidst the grandeur of spectacular mountains and to experience the unique Swiss ambiance, come to Zermatt with us! Day hike up well-maintained trails through flower dotted alpine meadows to mountain huts, often using cable cars to start above treeline. Hike to the Honlihutte under the Matterhorn, across the Gorner glacier with a Swiss guide to the Monte Rosa hutte for incredible views. Take a cable car to the Matterhorn Glacial Paradise and explore a glacial cave and cross a glacier to Gobba di Rolla into Italy. In Zermatt enjoy the goat parades, alpine bands, colorful outdoor cafes, choice Swiss wines, chocolates, ice cream and fine cuisine. Stay at a comfortable 3 star hotel with private bath in the quiet hamlet of Furi above Zermatt. $3950 (plus approximately $1200-1600 for airfare) includes all accommodations, breakfasts and dinners in Furi, train and cable cars. For more trip information and pre-registration, please visit http://ashearer.com/personal/trips/register.php?tp=2010-07-Switzerland
Activity Category: Hiking, Leadership TrainingLocation: Zermatt, Switzerland
Region: International
State:
Country: Switzerland
Leader: Joan Chambers , Cliff Chambers
Trip Difficulty: Strenuous
FMI: http://snebulos.mit.edu/majorexcursions/trips/1019.pdf
Foliage Hiking with Full AMC Cardigan Lodge Service (B3C)
Date: 10/09/2010 - 10/11/2010Perfect for adventurous individuals, groups of friends or new members that love comfortable accommodations. Join Ls to treeless summits (Firescrew, Cardigan, SouthPeak, RimRock, Gilbert) with panoramas of MA's Monadnock, NH's White Mountains, VT's Camel's Hump, and ME's Pleasant Mountain. Cost is $150/pp and includes two nights lodging, two dinners, two breakfasts, two days trail lunch, NH lodging tax and gratuity to the crew. Please start your trip application at http://ashearer.com/personal/trips/register.php?tp=2010-10-Cardigan. One of the Ls will follow up with you to complete the trip registration.
Activity Category: Hiking, Leadership TrainingRegion: New Hampshire, Lakes Region
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Joan Wu Chambers , Cliff Chambers , Don Provencher
Registrar: w/ CL Maureen McCauley 781-572-7494
Trip Difficulty: Strenuous
FMI: http://ashearer.com/personal/trips/register.php?tp=2010-10-Cardigan
Down Under Backpacking Adventure in New Zealand (B3B)
Date: 02/05/2011 - 02/21/2011There is no better way of exploring New Zealand's rugged mountains and stunning coastline than by tramping (hiking). New Zealand is home to the largest national park system in the southern hemisphere, and has preserved a third of its landscape as parks or wilderness areas. This two-week trip, all on the South Island, will combine ten days of backpacking along an extensive track-and-hut system (the Abel Tasman Coast, Kepler, and Routeburn Tracks) in Abel Tasman, Fiordland, and Mt. Aspiring National Parks. Visit the Department of Conservation website www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/great-walks/. Several days will also be available to explore Queenstown, Te Anau, and Nelson, the bases for the hikes. Previous backpacking experience required. Difficulty level is moderate. Bargain price of $3,200 includes airfare from Los Angeles, all lodging, all backpacking meals, local transportation, permit fees, and some equipment. For more trip information and pre-registration, please visit http://ashearer.com/personal/trips/register.php?tp=2011-02-NZ
Activity Category: Backpacking, Leadership TrainingLocation: South Island, New Zealand
Region: International
State:
Country: New Zealand
Leader: Joan Chambers , Cliff Chambers
Trip Difficulty: Strenuous
FMI: http://snebulos.mit.edu/majorexcursions/trips/1103.pdf