Three Sisters and Chocorua - Two 52-with-a-View Peaks
Details
== THE PLAN == Three Sisters (Middle Sister (3340'), Third Sister, First Sister (3354')+ Chocorua (3,478′) via Piper Trail, Nickerson Ledge Trail, Carter Ledge Trail to Middle Sister Trail back to Piper.
== DIFFICULTY == Intermediate DISTANCE: 9-10 miles. PACE: Conversational/ Zone 2 (1.5mph on average) This is intentional so as to reduce sweating and therefore risk of hypothermia. ELEVATION GAIN: est. 3,500 HIKING TIME: Hiking time is always relative. Plan for all day.
== HOW TO SIGN UP ==
• Join via the waitlist. Read the description and disclaimer, RSVP in less than 250 characters and ensure your response recorded. All RSVPs are screened, limited to 8 attendees.
• If you underestimate the demands of this event, overestimate your experience, knowledge or abilities, or come unprepared, you put yourself and others at risk.
• No Guests. No dogs unless approved by host. No feeding the animals.
• This is a social experience. We hike as a group at the pace of the slowest member.
• Please disclose medical issues, allergies, medications or anything that could affect your safety on this hike or any emergency 1st aid treatment. Please convey this info in advance AND in writing inside your backpack with an emergency contact and phone number.
• Host may cancel and/or modify this event in inclement weather. Check for updates here the eve before the event.
== REQUIRED ==
For your own safety, learn about the route in advance. Some links to help:
• https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-chocorua-and-carter-ledge-loop
• http://bit.ly/ChocoruaTrailConditions
NOTE: Those without required gear will be turned away at the trailhead.
Bring 10 Essentials plus winter hiking gear: https://sectionhiker.com/winter-day-hiking-gear-list/
• Snowshoes AND Microspikes
• Waterproof/resistant Jacket & Pants
• Water + Food - in insulated bottles only, (a water reservoir will freeze)
• Food freezes in winter - bring bite-size dried fruit, candy, nuts and high calorie snacks that you can snack on while moving.
• Warm Layers (Base, Fleece, Puffy, Windshell)
• 2 Hats, 2 Gloves, Neck Gaiter or Polar Buff
• Leg Gaiters + Extra wool socks
• First Aid Kit + Fire starter + Whistle
• Headlamp + spare batteries
• Emergency shelter/bag
• Pocket Knife
• Map & Compass
• NO COTTON CLOTHING WHATSOEVER.
=== DIRECTIONS===
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7gC47kV3ZyhSkU7H6
We'll start promptly at 9:00 a.m. Carpooling is encouraged. Please post in the comments if you can carpool.
===*RSVP QUESTIONS ===
- Are you experienced in winter hiking on snowy or icy terrain?
- What hikes have you done in the last 2 months, including distance and conditions?
*Answer in 250 characters or less--Meetup deletes longer responses without notice.
== Disclaimer ==
As a condition of your participation, you acknowledge and agree this event has risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this event; you're responsible for having the knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate; you know and will follow the Hiker Responsibility Code (http://www.outdoors.org/recreation/hiking/hike-safe.cfm); you have consulted the appurtenant hiking guides and maps; you have informed the organizer of any medical issues or limitations that could complicate your ability to safely participate; you understand that the organizer(s) of this event is/are volunteer(s); and you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(s) and members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - incl. those caused by negligence and/or other reasons.