AMC Narragansett Chapter Young Members 20s/30s Meetup

Activity Type: Social | Local Socials
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Lauren Buchholz, Tyler Stahl
Registration Type: Application
Register By: 12/19/2025
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

**** Sign up for this event on the Appalachian Mountain Club site: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001xji5. We will not consider you registered for the event unless you sign up there. Registration is free, and you do not need to be an AMC club member to register ********

Description: Don't know how to ski but have always wanted to learn? Taken a few lessons but still need some pointers? Join the Appalachian Mountain Club 20s and 30s at Wachusett Mountain for a fun group learning experience!

Event
We'll meet at Wachusett at 8:30 AM to allow for participation in the 10:00 am group lesson offered by Wachusett. Wachusett asks for students to arrive at least one hour early for their lesson, and we're adding some buffer time to purchase lift tickets, rent your gear, and head over to the meeting spot for the lessons. Saturdays can be pretty busy, and sometimes parking can take longer than expected.

After the group lesson, everyone will gather for lunch. After lunch, participants usually stay and practice what they've learned, though this is optional and not formally part of the event. Most but not all beginners' lesson packages technically include an 8-hour lift ticket for the beginner chair lifts/carpets (as opposed to the chair lifts that give you access to the full mountain), so in most cases you shouldn't have to purchase additional lift tickets unless you want to try more advanced trails. Double check the specific package that you will be getting. You can see lift prices here: https://www.wachusett.com/2024-2025-rates-sessions/.

Note: The AMC leaders will not be participating in the lessons, as they are experienced skiers. They'll be there to guide people to the lessons, answer any initial skiing questions, and lead the group lunch. At least one leader will be skiing until 4:00 PM.

Cost

• Skiing: Cost varies, starting at $90 per person. The cost will depend on the number of participants, as we'll be trying to take advantage of both of Wachusett's excellent friend passes. The first kind of pass provides an experienced skier with a full-day lift ticket and provides their beginner friend a partial lift ticket, rentals, and a lesson. The second kind of ticket provides two beginners with a partial lift ticket, rentals, and a lesson. So, if we don't have an even number of people and are therefore unable to take advantage of the friend passes, you'll have to pay for a separate beginner bundle for about $150. You can find more details about the passes at https://www.wachusett.com/lessons-rentals/lessons/bring-a-friend/ and https://www.wachusett.com/lessons-rentals/lessons/beginner-packages/.
• Food: There is a cafeteria on the mountain that serves burgers, fries, chicken fingers, etc. Expect amusement park prices.
• Locker: You can choose to store gear or food in a locker. Lockers cost up to $15 per day. Note: Some people may be tempted to store their food and extra layers in their car, but parking can be tricky. If you arrive early, you'll be able to park right by the base of the slopes, but if you arrive late and the base parking lot is full, you'll have to take a shuttle bus to an overflow lot (buses depart every 10-15 min and take 5-10 min to reach the lodge). Getting off the mountain, unbuckling from all of your gear, walking to the bus, waiting for the bus, riding the bus, and then repeating all of these steps for the trip back will take an absolute minimum of 30 minutes. Please take this into account when deciding whether you'd like to get a locker. You can also wear a small backpack on the slopes, but we don't recommend putting anything hard in it in case you fall on it.

So How Do I Know How Much I'm Paying For Skiing?
Sign up, and we'll try to pair you with another participant so that you can use a Beginner Buddies package or the Bring A Friend package. If you sign up and there is no one to pair you with, we'll let you know. We'll keep registration open until 19 December, so it's possible that someone signs up later. In these cases, we'll pair people on a first come, first served basis.

Note that all buddy/friend tickets must be purchased the day of, so if you're paired with someone who doesn't show up, you'll have to pay the $150 for the full beginner lesson package and possibly lift tickets. Check the beginner bundle for details: https://www.wachusett.com/lessons-rentals/lessons/beginner-packages/.

What to Bring/Rent

• Waterproof snow pants and winter coat. Both are available for rent: https://www.wachusett.com/gore-tex-clothing-rentals/
• Waterproof gloves or mittens. If you don't bring waterproof gloves, your hands will inevitably get wet from things like putting your skis on, and it will make the day much less fun.
• Synthetic/polyester shirt base layer (cotton will hold sweat and make you cold)
• A hat that will fit under a helmet (optional)
• Sunscreen for your face (if sunny)
• Ski goggles. The slopes will be very bright, especially on sunny days
• Ski socks
• Tissues
• Skis/ski boots/ski poles are all mandatory and come with the lesson cost
• Helmets are also mandatory and can be rented separately
• Energy snack (bars, gels, nuts, etc.)

Can I bring a friend who knows how to ski?
Of course! They're more than welcome to join us for lunch and on the slopes after the AMC event has formally ended after lunch.

Reminder: You must register using the AMC link at the top of the description

Activity Type: Social | Local Socials
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Christopher Vieira
Registration Type: Show & Go
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN0000024hy5
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join the Narragansett 20s/30s on a social outing to Amarante's Winter Wonderland and Black Pond Brews in Dayville, Connecticut just over the Rhode Island border. Gather with others who love the outdoors and spend the evening sharing stories, meeting new faces or seeing old friends, and make plans for the winter season.
Amarante's Winter Wonderland is a local walk-thru Christmas Light Display with 250,000 lights, a gift shop and charity giving. The display won first place on ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" back in 2017. While free, visitors can buy hot chocolate, kettle corn, ornaments, and T-shirts, with proceeds supporting the charities.
Afterward, we'll drive 0.4 miles up the road to Black Pond Brews. Black Pond has a variety of drinks with a fairly large food menu.

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Christopher Vieira
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN0000020gcP
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join the 20s/30s subgroup for a quick and easy 2-3 mile hike through West Greenwich Sand Dunes in West Greenwich, Rhode Island. The hike will be a relatively flat loop with one large hill. This trail features large areas of sand, dunes, and pine trees. After completing the hike, we will stop somewhere nearby for lunch.
Participants are required to bring 1 liter of water, shoes capable of withstanding mud and/or snow, and winter-appropriate clothing. Cold weather will not result in this hike being canceled, though we may reschedule in the event of freezing rain or heavy snow. Participants are also requested to wear a blaze orange hat, vest, or jacket.
Microspikes will be required for this hike.
Parking and trailhead information will be emailed directly to hikers who have signed up for the event on the AMC website.

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Local Walks
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Carlos Moriella, Catherine LiVolsi
Registration Type: Show & Go
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001zQ9t
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: We’ll meet for what might be the last coffee of the year — who knows — and after a little caffeine, we’ll take a short walk along the bike path to visit the East Providence troll.
Where the hum of the city fades behind you and the river runs alongside, the world slows down. The path stretches ahead, framed by bare trees and glimpses of water, carrying the crisp air of late autumn. Each step becomes a quiet breath—steady, calm, present.
This walk is a small way to say goodbye to the year: the rhythm of footsteps on pavement, the shifting light over the river, the gentle sounds of winter approaching. It’s a chance to reflect on the months behind us, to feel the subtle energy of the season, and to welcome what comes next.
As you walk, let the path guide your attention—the cool breeze on your face, the sparkle of water, the stillness between sounds. This isn’t just a walk. It’s an invitation to pause, to close the year with presence, and to find a little magic along the way.
At the end waits the East Providence troll, standing quietly, a gentle reminder that even in the everyday, wonder can be found as the year comes to a close.
📌 Event Details Distance: ~4 miles round-trip
🎒 What to Bring: • Comfortable walking shoes • Layers for changing coastal weather • Water and curiosity  📍 Meeting Details: Full directions and meeting info will be shared the day before the walk.
🌦 Weather Note: We’ll monitor the coastal forecast and send any updates or cancellations by 6:00 PM the day before. You’re also welcome to check local conditions via NOAA .

👥 Affinity Note: This is a 20s & 30s affinity event, but all are welcome. If you don’t identify with this age group, we trust that you’ve reviewed our allyship guidelines, taken the time to reflect, and are committed to our Code of Conduct. https://outdoors.my.site.com/amcknowledge/s/article/About-AMC-Affinity-Groups Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!