What we’re about
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.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- INTRO TO UPHILL - BLACK MOUNTAIN NHBlack Mountain, Jackson, NH
Join us for a day of skinning-up and skiing-down Black Mountain, 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.
Registration is REQUIRED and must occur through the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) website though registrants are not required to be members of the AMC. Further details and registration link HERE
- AMC Backcountry Safety and Avalanche Awareness Presentation (2023 Edition)Link visible for attendees
ATTENTION - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED HERE: https://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/146907
This two hour presentation provides an overview of key safety considerations for backcountry travelers in the White Mountains. We'll review the most common risks, equipment considerations, avalanche and other environmental factors, and present an approach to prepare for and carry out backcountry trips. Updated for 2023, we'll review the latest incidents from the Mount Washington Avalanche Center.
While avalanches are the prime hazard we'll discuss, about two-thirds of backcountry injuries aren't avalanche-related. Instead, it's the other stuff like falls, making bad decisions, and not being physically fit or prepared for weather that may get you. We'll touch on these as well to provide a broad picture of the risks you need to manage in the winter backcountry.
We aim to raise general awareness and jump off points for further study. However, this session is no substitute for formal training or the experience gained from a professional guide. We'll therefore provide references to additional resources to improve your risk management and backcountry touring skills. While this presentation is primarily targeted towards skiers and snowboarders who want to recreate in or near avalanche terrain, other winter practitioners are welcome to join as most topics are applicable to all modes of transportation.
