NH4K ... Tom, Field, and Willey (INTERMEDIATE)

Event Organizer: Michael Blair @ (978) 808-1932

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Read the entire description before you RSVP and answer all of the questions that are part of the process. Failure to answer them will result in your removal from this event.

Answers DO NOT carry over from one event to another so you must answer them for EACH EVENT. Also, questions might not show up if you RSVP from a phone or tablet so if you don't see them you will need to use a computer.

If you underestimate the demands of this event; overestimate your experience, knowledge, skills or abilities; or come unprepared you put yourself and others at risk. Consider this before you RSVP.

=== What We're Doing ===

The plan is to hike to three of the 4,000 footers in New Hampshire - Tom, Field, and Willey. We will use Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, and Mt. Tom Spur to reach our first summit. From there we will use Willey Ridge Trail to reach Field and Willey before turning around and using Willey Ridge Trail and Avalon Trail to get back to the trailhead.

If you are interested in participating in this event sign up for the waiting list. I will add people that (1) answer all of the questions that are part of the RSVP process and (2) have done similar hikes within the past three months.

RSVPs close 24 hours before the event.

The maximum group size for this trip will be 12 people.

Guests aren't permitted.

Dogs are only permitted with prior approval of the event organizer.

=== Trip Summary ===

We start as a group, hike as a group, and finish as a group. Our pace will be that of the slowest hiker. This trip isn't for you if you are faster than the group and don't want to stay with us, if you want to head off on your own, or if you are slower than the group and expect us to constantly wait for you.

On this moderate pace (~2.0 MPH) trip we will hike about 10.1 miles and climb about 3,700 feet. It should take an average hiker about 7 hours to complete (this doesn't include time taking breaks). This event is considered INTERMEDIATE because of the pace, distance, and elevation gain.

Use this link for more information about where we are going and how we will get there:

• http://trailsnh.com/peaks/nh/4000/23-Mt-Field-4340--29-Mt-Willey-4285--39-Mt-Tom-4051

Dangerous weather conditions will cancel this event - I will post an update and/or send an email to all confirmed participants.

Use this link for the current weather forecast:

• http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.196046939000496&lon=-71.43322872899967#.VwxZbNT3aK0

=== What to Bring ===

We might still need traction - either Kahtoola Microspikes or Hillsound Trail Crampons.

Use this link for a list of items needed for a three season day hike:

• http://files.meetup.com/492954/Three_Season_Dayhike_gear_list.pdf

Do not rely on others to have extra items to share with you at the meeting spot or on the trail. You should know how to use all of your equipment - test and adjust it prior to this trip.

=== Directions ===

We will meet at the Crawford Depot parking lot (NOT THE AMC's HIGHLAND CENTER) which is located on the south side of Route 302 about 200 yards east of the AMC's Highland Center. According to Google Maps this spot is about 160 miles from Boston and it will take about 2 hours 35 minutes to drive there.

While carpooling is encouraged you are responsible for coordinating your own rides. Use the comments section below to communicate with others who may also be looking to share a ride.

=== 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 (http://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.