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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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/a5UVX000001H7Nt
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
Girl Winter Film Tour
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Skiing | Backcountry
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Emily Madsen, Katherine Denison, Ildi Morris
Registration Type: Show & Go
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001Ho9V
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Kick off ski season with the Girl Winter film tour at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA! There will be five films at this year’s Girl Winter Film tour: 'Winter Elements', 'VIVID', 'Biscuits', 'Theory of Butter', and 'Rapid Fire'. This film series focuses on femme and gender nonconforming voices but all are welcome.
We will meet at Tatte and then walk down the road (about 5 minutes) to the theater together. Tatte’s menu includes sandwiches, salads, and baked goods. Popcorn, candy, and alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks can be purchased at the theater. Not sure if you'll be able to make it to Tatte before the movie? Sign up anyways and we'll do our best to save you a seat at the movie theater!
Attendees will need to purchase their own ticket ($30, available online) and meals/beverages.
The Regent Theatre is accessible via public transportation. Parking is available at the Russell Common Municipal Lot; the lot is paid parking until 8:00pm. The theater is conveniently located near the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway as well.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/girlwinterfilmtour/2365409 More information about the film tour: https://girlwinterfilmtour.com/2026-films More information about the theater: https://regenttheatre.com/general-information/Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
2 attendees
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, Tenney Mountain
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Skiing | Backcountry
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Gregory Maslowe
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001ItFB
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Join us for a day of skinning-up and skiing-down Tenney Mountain, NH. This event is tailored towards those new to uphill travel or who could use more practice. Tenney has fun, and slightly more challenging terrain than other Intro to Uphill locations like Cranmore or Black Mountain. Many of its runs will begin preparing you for backcountry skiing with narrow trails, double fall lines, and the option for ungroomed snow. Participants should be proficient downhill skiers, capable of comfortably navigating intermediate (Blue) downhill slopes. The event is open to those using alpine touring, telemark, or split-board gear (please contact the leaders if you plan on using a split-board, as we may add an additional leader who is familiar with that gear). Instructors will teach basics on attaching skins, efficient climbing techniques, transitioning, hydration and nutrition, and heat management. We will also review appropriate gear to bring for a day of backcountry skiing. Participants should be capable of climbing 2,000–3,000 vertical feet. We may, depending on the group, split into fast and slow groups so you can climb at a comfortable pace. Registration is required. Participants will purchase their uphill day passes directly from Tenney Mountain. For those needing rental of alpine touring or split-board gear: AMC is pleased to offer substantially reduced pricing through a local retailer. Further details available upon request. Contact the leaders for questions and further details. Cancellations made at least two weeks prior to the trip will be refunded in full, minus credit card transaction fees. Cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the trip will only be refunded (minus credit card fees) after the event if another participant can be found to fill the slot.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendee
Past events
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