Bolles Paugus

Event Organizer: Conor Rafferty 803 0811 in area code 908

[IGNORE any Meetup solicitations, all Random events are free].

Last weekend we took the Beeline Trail east up to Chocorua. This trip goes west on Beeline, to Paugus. The planned distance is 11.2 and the elevation gain 2900'. It also finishes the Bolles trail, which we didn't get to on the last trip.

This hike is considered ADVANCED because of distance and climb. 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.

=== 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 9 hours. The forecast is sunny with a high near 60. Colors should still be quite vibrant. A short car spot (2 miles along the Kanc) is needed. We meet at the Champney Falls trailhead and stage one or more cars at Oliverian Brook for the end.

=== 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 stapler.
• 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.

For this hike, I'm trying meetup chat instead of meetup messages. It is supposed to be more real-time. Messages can take hours to be delivered.

=== Directions ===
Meet at Champney Falls trailhead a few minutes before 8 so we can stage a car down the road for the return.

=== 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.

=== 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.