About us
We are a group of friends with similar interests - the primary one being hiking. It doesn't matter if it's a one-day trip or a multi-day backpack; we like climbing up and down mountains throughout the Northeast (and beyond). Having other people come along with us makes things even more fun. Other activities on our calendar include biking (rail trail, road, & off-road), kayaking (rivers, lakes, & ocean), skiing (downhill & cross country), and various adventure races.
Our approach is simple - the strength of a cohesive group is greater than the sum of its individual parts. We start as a group, stay as a group, and finish as a group. Our pace will be that of the slowest hiker. We travel in small groups (10-15 people) to lessen our impact on the environment and the others who are also out there enjoying the peace and solitude of the outdoors. The ultimate goal is to get outside, have a safe and enjoyable time, and then do it again.
Most of our hikes involve climbing to the highest summits in the Northeast. That means people may have to get up early, drive a long distance, and then spend most of the day hiking. There aren’t many late starts, short days, or easy/moderate level hikes on our calendar. Instead of trying to do something that another group has already perfected, we have partnered with the Blue Hills Hiking Club out of Boston, MA. If you live in the Boston area and want to get outdoors they offer almost daily hikes of varying distances and speeds. \
If this sounds like fun then be sure to join our group and sign-up for an event. \
Upcoming events
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Mountaineering Training Wknd 1 of 7 - Hillman's Highway/ Dodge's Drop
Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Notch, Route 116, Jackson, MA, USWorking on a mountaineering goal? Need to train up and want accountability partners? I'm setting up a 7-week series just for that. This weekend will be one day of skills practice on steep terrain and one day of endurance training. Foul (read: unpleasant) weather will not cancel these events, but rather alter to either more protected routes or shifts in time of day. ***I am not a professional guide or trainer. This is my personal program.***
To RSVP
Read the entire description, expanding the writeup by clicking "read more". Consider: if you underestimate the demands; overestimate your knowledge, experience, skills or abilities; or come unprepared you put yourself and others at risk.What we'll do: Practice mountaineering techniques on Hillman's Highway (HH - mostly 35–40° snow with short steeper sections) and Dodge's Drop (DD - Steeper and more committing than Hillman’s, typically 45–50°+) gullies off of Mount Washinton. We will hike up Tuckerman Ravine Trail to Hermit Lake Shelters (2.4mi) where we will assess avy danger, winds, and conditions. Here we will gear up and plan to practice the following techniques on HH:
- Front-pointing
- French step
- American hybrid
- Down climbing
- Self-arrest with ice axe
For very steep sections, we can determine if we need to set anchors using snow pickets to belay climbers. Pending group goals and conditions, we may choose to descend via Boott Spur or down climb.
Gear to bring: Helmet, ice axe, (optional extra ice tool for down climbing) climbing harness, slings, locking and non-locking carabiners, belay device, steel mountaineering crampons, sunglasses, your usual winter layers, a fun embrace-the-mountain-whatever-it-brings-us attitude!
If you are interested in participating in this event sign up for the waiting list. I will add people that answer the questions that are part of the RSVP process. Must answer in under 250 characters as Meetup doesn't display longer text.
RSVPs close 12 hours before the event. The maximum group size will be 6 people. Guests aren't permitted.Should you need a place to stay the night before and/or after, bunk beds can be reserved at my ski club by Wed 3/25 in Intervale, NH for $35/night.
Important to know
Random Group of Hikers Disclaimer: As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; ....you know and will follow the Hike Safe Responsibility Code (www.hikesafe.com); the organizer(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons.2 attendeesMountaineering Training Wknd 1 of 7: Wildcat Ridge
Nineteen Mile Brook, White Mountain Road, New Hampshire, NH, USWorking on a mountaineering goal? Need to train up and want accountability partners? I'm setting up a 7-week series just for that. This weekend will be one day of skills practice on steep terrain and one day of endurance training. Foul weather (read: unpleasant) will not cancel these events, but rather alter to either more protected routes or shifts in time of day. ***I am not a professional guide or trainer. This is my personal program.***
To RSVP
Read the entire description, expanding the writeup by clicking "read more". Consider: if you underestimate the demands; overestimate your knowledge, experience, skills or abilities; or come unprepared you put yourself and others at risk.What we'll do: Wildcat Ridge from WCR Trail over Wildcat D, C, and B to Nineteen-Mile Brook (NMB) trail--roughly 9 miles and 3,460 feet of elevation gain.
We will meet at NMB to spot cars and begin across from Joe Dodge Lodge on the Lost Pond Trail to WCR Trail.We will be moving at a pace of Zone 2 (low-intensity, steady-state (LISS)) aerobic activity, typically 60–70% of maximum heart rate, to mimic alpine acclimatization discipline. This is not a peak bagging trip but an effort to simulate what is needed for high altitude energy conservation.
If you are interested in participating in this event sign up for the waiting list. I will add people that answer the questions that are part of the RSVP process. Must answer in under 250 characters as Meetup doesn't display longer text.
RSVPs close 12 hours before the event. The maximum group size will be 6 people. Guests aren't permitted.Should you need a place to stay the night before or after, bunk beds can be reserved at my ski club by Wed 3/25 in Intervale, NH for $35/night.
Important to know
Random Group of Hikers Disclaimer: As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; ....you know and will follow the Hike Safe Responsibility Code (www.hikesafe.com); the organizer(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons.3 attendeesMountaineering training Wknd 2 of 7: Lion Head Winter Route
Nineteen Mile Brook, White Mountain Road, New Hampshire, NH, USCome find training partners to prepare for your mountaineering goal! This is part 2 of a 7-week training plan to to train up for higher altitude peaks. The following weeks, we will add on mileage and elevation gain. Foul weather (read: unpleasant precip, winds below 35mph) will not cancel these events, but rather alter to either more protected routes or shifts in time of day. ***I am not a professional guide or trainer. This is my personal program.***
To RSVP
Read the entire description, expanding the writeup by clicking "read more". Consider: if you underestimate the demands; overestimate your knowledge, experience, skills or abilities; or come unprepared you put yourself and others at risk.What we'll do: Lion Head Winter Route to Boott Spur if conditions allow for up to 7 miles and 3,651 feet of gain--or else an out-and-back route if winds are untenable. We will take Tuckerman Ravine Trail which climbs gradually for 1.7 miles to where it intersects with the Huntington Ravine Fire Road. Please do your research on the trail to familiarize yourself with the terrain and potential obstacles. Here is one writeup: https://www.summitpost.org/lion-head-winter-route/156408
We will be moving at a pace of Zone 2 (low-intensity, steady-state (LISS)) aerobic activity, typically 60–70% of maximum heart rate, to mimic alpine acclimatization discipline. This is not a peak bagging trip but an effort to simulate what is needed for high altitude energy conservation.
What to bring:
- mountaineering boots
- full crampons
- mountaineering axe and optional ice tool
- harness/ belay device (option to rappel instead of down climb TBD)
- helmet
Plan B options: Flume Slide to Mount Flume, Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail to Gem Pool and/or Mount Monroe, Greeley Pond Trail to East Peak and Mount Osceola.
If you are interested in participating in this event sign up for the waiting list. I will add people that answer the questions that are part of the RSVP process. Must answer in under 250 characters as Meetup doesn't display longer text.
RSVPs close 12 hours before the event. The maximum group size will be 6 people. Guests aren't permitted.Should you need a place to stay the night before and/or after, bunk beds can be reserved at my ski club by Wed 4/01 in Intervale, NH for $35/night.
Important to know
Random Group of Hikers Disclaimer: As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; ....you know and will follow the Hike Safe Responsibility Code (www.hikesafe.com); the organizer(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons.2 attendees
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