Spice is Nice: Chocorua Redlining (date change)

Event Organizer: Conor Rafferty 803 0811 in area code 908

We will walk two less traveled trails on Chocorua, Beeline and Bolles. Beeline rises steeply on the "back" (west) side of Chorocua. Expect some scrambling on the upper ledges.
We can expect leaf season crowds at the summit itself, but the western approaches are usually pretty solitary hikes.We descend via Champney Falls, and then take Bolles back to the start point.

This hike is considered ADVANCED because of elevation gain and scrambling. Read the entire description before you RSVP to this event. If you underestimate the demands; overestimate your knowledge, experience, skills or abilities; or come unprepared you put yourself and others at risk. Consider this before you RSVP.

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.

The maximum group size for this trip will be 10 people.

Guests aren't permitted.

Dogs... probably are not a good idea on this one.

=== Trip Summary ===

We start as a group, hike as a group, and finish as a group. This is intended as a conversational-pace hike. We're out to have a good time and enjoy the fall views.

It should take about 8 hours. The planned distance is 9.3 miles and the elevation gain is 3000.

It will be much colder on Saturday than the preceding week. The temperature at the summit will be about freezing all day, with winds gusting to 40 mph. Most of the hike will be in the woods, and if we must, we can skip the peak and minimize our time above treeline.

=== What to Bring ===

A good gear list is here. Also bring a sense of humor, a story and a smile. And don't forget a piccolo.
• https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/outdoor-resources/three-season-hiking-and-backpacking-gear-list/

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 it for fit prior to this trip.

=== Directions ===
Meet at "Mt Chocorua Liberty Trailhead" as it is known by Google.

=== RSVP Instructions ===

RSVP Process: You will be asked one question after you click "YES" for this event - "Did you read the entire event description? Did you spot the silly item? What hikes have you done in the last three months? What is your cell number for last minute arrangements? " Stay under the 250 character limit, otherwise Meetup will drop your response and I won't know you are signed up. You can always direct message me for more info / questions. Meetup can take hours to forward messages, so SMS/text is much better for last minute hiccups.

=== 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.