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.
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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Wachusett Dawn Patrol #3
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Skiing | Backcountry
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Mark Lepage
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001xFC9
Audience: Everyone
Description: Feel the burn early in the season when you need it! Join us for an early morning of skinning at Mount Wachusett. This is the final installment of our initial series of morning skins (12/12; 12/19; 1/9), but you don't have to attend all them all. Wachusett requires uphill travelers to purchase a season uphill pass. Please do so online before attending . Uphill travel is allowed before chair lifts begin operating at 9, so we'll meet in the parking lot at 6:30 with a goal of boots on, skins on, packs on, by 6:45. We'll likely do one lap up and down Conifer (approximately 1 mile and 1000' of vertical gain) a second, optional, lap up Ralph's run (approximately 1/2 mile and 400' of vertical gain).
This is not an instructional event. Participants should be familiar with uphill travel and the use of their gear (AT, telemark, or split board). We'll be skinning a minimum of 1400 vertical feet of climbing.
The Conifer trail is rated as intermediate and hits 20 degrees of slope in some spots so this will be a fairly vigorous climb Ralph's Run is rated as a beginner trail so is not quite as steep and an enjoyable way to finish off the morning
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!1 attendee
Intro to Uphill - Cranmore Mountain NH
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Skiing | Backcountry
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Stephen Baker, Jeffrey Goldberg, Chao Xie, Louis NeJame, Ildi Morris, Carol Warren
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001lIc1
Audience: Everyone
Description: Join us for a day of skinning-up and skiing-down Cranmore Mountain, NH. This event is tailored towards those new to uphill travel or could use more practice. Participants should be proficient downhill skiers, capable of comfortably navigating intermediate downhill slopes. The event is open to those using alpine touring or telemark gear. Instructors will teach basics on attaching skins, efficient climbing techniques, transitioning, and heat management.
Participants should be capable of climbing 2,000 - 3,000 vertical feet. We will have fast and slow groups so you can climb at a comfortable pace. Registration is required. Participants will purchase their uphill day passes directly from Cranmore Mountain.
For those needing rental of alpine touring 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.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!2 attendeesVolunteer Instructor Training (Novice XC Ski)
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Skiing | Cross Country
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Mary MacDonald, Chao Xie
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN00000223n3
Register By: 1/8/2026
Audience: Everyone
Description: Please complete the Novice XC Instructor Availability & Interest form in addition to signing up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7ZCbiAm8Dfkz2zVUrRE0TkVvrXtcnh0dnJ_00hrm34dMaTA/viewform
The purpose of this training event is to train experienced skiers to teach novice skiers. Mary MacDonald is coordinating Learn-to-Ski events at Weston Ski Track on February 8, 19, and 26. You need to volunteer to teach at one or more of those. Our instructor will be Mark Jacobson, Weston Ski Track manager.
We will gather in the cafe/retail shop (they aren't selling food) beginning at 6pm... for pizza* and socializing. On snow training with Mark will begin promptly at 7pm. Lights off is 9pm.
Goal of the evening is for you to gain confidence in your ability to get a never-before-on-skis novice to the point where they know the basics of cross-country skiing within 90 minutes... all while having fun and exuding positive energy!
Mark will take us through a teaching progression, which will be shared afterwards by email. The rain date for this event is Thursday, January 15, with the same instructor.
Leader Bio Mary E MacDonald 978-887-4202 (best time to call: Text is best. If Voicemail, you may expect a return call within 24-72 hrs.) Mary is a native of Syracuse, NY. She learned classic xc skiing on the Tug Hill Plateau. She's excited to teach beginners classic and skate styles. She's learning more about telemark and backcountry skiing. She also leads wheelchair-friendly "Walk & Wheel" AMC trips North of Boston.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!2 attendees
Intro to Uphill Inbounds Ski and Ride Day at Bretton Woods
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Skiing | Backcountry
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Mark Lepage, Jeffrey Cerier, Michelle G
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001oVWH
Audience: Everyone
Description: Event Information: Interested in learning how to travel uphill on skis or splitboards? Join us for a day of skinning-up and skiing-/riding-down Bretton Woods. This event is for everyone who is new to uphill travel or who would like to practice skinning and transitioning in an in-resort environment. Participants should be proficient downhill skiers/snowboarders, capable of comfortably navigating intermediate or advanced downhill slopes. The event is open to those using splitboards, alpine touring or telemark gear, though instructor familiarity is limited to alpine touring and telemark equipment. We will teach basics on attaching skins, switching bindings, efficient climbing techniques and heat management. Participants should also be capable of climbing 2,000 - 4,000 vertical feet. We may split into faster and slower groups so you can climb at a comfortable pace. For those needing rental of alpine touring or splitboard 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. This will be a relatively rigorous activity.
Gear List: Recommended Gear: Skis / Snowboard w/ boots, poles and climbing skins Backpack Helmet Goggles & sunglasses Cell phone Clothing Waterproof shell – jacket & pants Down / synthetic insulating jacket Thermal top & bottom – lightweight / midweight suggested Additional base and / or midlayer(s) Winter hats (2) – medium / heavyweight & lightweight suggested Gloves (2 sets) – medium / heavyweight (waterproof) & lightweight suggested Socks Neck gaiter Food & Drink Water – insulated or otherwise protected from freezing Lunch Snacks + energy bars, etc Other Suggestions Sunscreen, lip balm Hand warmers Baseball hat First aid kit w/ moleskin, ibuprofen, bandages, survival blanket, etc Knife or multi-tool Repair kit – duct tape, straps Trail map
The AMC charges a $20 fee for participating in this event Bretton Woods also charges $27 for an uphill ticket which can be purchased in advance on their website or at a ticket window the day of the event. The advance uphill tickets should become available on the Bretton Woods Website during the back half of December. We highly recommend purchasing the ticket in advance to ensure availability and save time the morning of the event.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!1 attendee
Past events
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