About us
We are a group of diverse skiers and riders active in cross country, telemark, alpine, and/or snowboarding based out of Boston area. Our leaders run both backcountry and resort trips in White and Green mountains. We are organized under the Appalachia Mountain Club (AMC), which is a large collection of small groups like ours. AMC offers a structure for leadership training, peer-approved leaders, and workshops taught by volunteer instructors to help others improve their skills and participate at a higher level. Our trips are open to everyone based on ability, although participants in backcountry trips are usually screened to insure they don’t end up somewhere they don’t belong. (New England backcountry can be variable). We are NOT a young singles group, retirees on skis, or Men on a Mission. We are diverse in the style and ability of our trips and the ethnicity and age of our members. We are serious about skiing with competent leadership, but loose enough to have fun on the way. So be adventurous! Check us out and be part of our fun.
It is very important to read the full trip descriptions first, not just the trip titles, before RSVPing. Thank you.
Upcoming events
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Warren Miller's Days Off meetup
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Skiing | Backcountry
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Gregory Maslowe, Katherine Denison
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001KabR
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Get ready for ski season with Warren Miller's iconic film tour at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA! This year's film, Days Off, features host Katie Burrell on a day off with the pros—no competition, no agenda, just pure unscripted joy from Deer Valley and Canada to the untracked terrain of Japan, Chamonix, and Alaska.
We will be meeting a block from the Somerville Theatre at Orleans for pre-show drinks and/or eats. Registrants will receive an email prior to the evening with details. Popcorn, candy, ice cream and alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks can be purchased at the theater.
Attendees will need to purchase their own ticket ($28.94) and any food/beverages at Orleans or the theatre.
Directions to the Somerville Theatre and parking information are available here . Orleans is located one block northwest of the theatre on Holland St.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
2 attendees
Boston Ski and Ride Committee monthly meeting
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Skiing | Backcountry
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Gregory Maslowe
Registration Type: Show & Go
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001HCXF
Audience: EveryoneDescription: The Boston Ski and Ride Committee meets monthly from October to April on WebEx. While these are business meetings, they are also a great time to get to know other skiers and riders and learn about what the committee does. All are welcome.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendee
Fall Avy Beacon Practice
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Skiing | Backcountry
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Emily Madsen, Jeff Barrell, Stephen Baker
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001HoCj
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Do your avalanche rescue skills feel a little rusty after the summer? Join us for an avy beacon search practice this Fall!
We will meet in Merrymount Park in Quincy, MA and divide into search groups. We will (hopefully!) have lots of fallen leaves to use for hiding beacons. Participants should be familiar with using a beacon and the basics of conducting a search. Please contact the leaders if you have any questions.
Please note this is a practice session. This event is not a substitute for an AIARE avalanche rescue course.
Parking & Public Transportation Merrymount Park has ample free parking and is about a half hour walk from the Wollaston or Quincy Center stops on the red line.
Registration In the registration questions, please let us know (1) if you will need to borrow a beacon, and (2) whether you have practiced a beacon search before.
Loaner Beacons A limited number of loaner beacons are available upon request. Please contact the leaders for details.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
3 attendees
Boston Ski: Intro to Uphill Skiing and Riding Series Kickoff
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Skiing | Backcountry
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Emily Madsen, Justin Reich, Gregory Maslowe, Louis NeJame
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001Kun3
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Interested in backcountry skiing or splitboarding, but not sure how to get started? Join us for an introduction to uphill travel (telemark, AT, and splitboard) to kick off our series of winter clinics and trips. We will cover everything you need to know to get started. The presentation will cover safety, fitness, gear and planning, and will be a mix of lecture, Q&A, and informal discussion of upcoming ski committee trips. What is backcountry skiing and snowboarding? How to get started? Why is avalanche education important and where to find it? What gear will you need? Learn how to safely transition from lift serviced riding, to self-powered uphill travel and riding in and out of ski area boundaries. Most uphill trips will be suited to participants who can ski/ride intermediate to advanced trails (blue square and black diamond). No skiing/boarding will be required at this intro event!
Have some questions already? Or a particular topic you want covered? Please let us know in advance through this google form !
Venue Information : We will be meeting in a lecture hall at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in Cambridge, MA. Building location will be shared with registered attendees approximately 1 week before the event.
Costs : This event is free to attend. Attendees will be responsible for their transportation/parking costs. Light dinner and refreshments will be served free of charge.
Parking & Transportation: Our meeting space is easily accessible by public transportation (less than 5 minute walk from the MIT/Kendall stop on the red line). Paid parking is available nearby as well. Typical parking garage rates in the area are $20-25/hour. If you are coming from outside the city, parking at an MBTA station and taking the train in may be easiest.
What to Expect After Registration: After you register, you will receive an automated email with the contact information for the event leaders. Please reach out to the event leaders with any questions you might have over the coming weeks. Event leaders will send out an email with additional details approximately 1 week before the event.
Relevant Links : AMC Boston Ski & Ride website: https://amcboston.org/amc-boston-chapter-committees/ski-committee/ Submit questions and comments for the 11/19/26 Intro to Uphill session here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iWRDEOLe5ldQQV8nNep0NMS8Hur0Uyj8XGKkPJijon0/edit MIT campus map: https://whereis.mit.edu/Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
2 attendees
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