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Hut to Hut hiking in the White Mountains


The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: AMC hut system, New Hampshire
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Sep 10 2009  7:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Thu, Feb 12 2009 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, May 12 2009 9:00 pm
Event Duration:5 days/ 4nights
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Jason Hicks
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Member Cost:$330.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Up in New Hampshire there is a club called the Appalachian Mountain Club that was started in 1876. This club has a hut system (along with lodges and camps) situated in the famous White Mountains of New Hampshire. This area is home to some of the prettiest and most rugged hiking trails on the east coast. The plan is to hike some of these trails and instead of camping we will sleep in the huts.

The huts are situated on ridges and or sides of the mountains and offer breathtaking views. They are manned by crews who will provide a hot breakfast and a hot dinner each day.

I strongly encourage you to visit the website and explore it to answer any questions you might have that are not answered here.

Day 1 - Arrive later afternoon, early evening on Sept 10, 2009 to the Joe Dodge Lodge at the base of famous Mt Washington. We will be sleeping in rooms that fit 2-4 people and a shared bath. We will eat dinner there as well.

Day 2 - Sept 11, 2009 we will wake up and get breakfast and head out to Lake of the Cloud hut. We can take couple of routes up there but the recommended route is Tuckerman Ravine route. The hike up there is approximately 4.6 miles and an elevation gain of about 3000 ft. Once there we can check in and get with the hut crew for day hike ideas. There are many peaks within a mile or so we can visit. Mt Washington is the most famous and actually has a state park at the top of it we can go visit. If you like you can also just hike around the hut and explore. We will have a dinner similar to what you get the Len Foote hike inn up in north ga. We will sleep in the bunk room at the hut which includes a pillow and 3 wool blankets. Recommended you bring a sleeping bag. The bunkrooms are unheated but enclosed.

Day 3 - The next morning we will get breakfast and day hike out to Mizpah Springs hut approximately 4.6 miles and elevation loss of 1250 feet. We'll have dinner at the hut.

Day 4 - Next day, we'll eat breakfast and then leave for Highland Center Lodge. Further elevation loss of about 500 feet and 2.4 miles. Please understand this is very rugged terrority and there are plenty of day hike options as well. We will spend the night of Sept 13th at Highland center.

Day 5 We will wake up at the Highland Center, get breakfast and depart to the airport.

Please note: There are NO guest registrations on this event. Each person has to be an AOC member and have attended a D4 - D5 backpacking trip this year. I will also vet each person on this trip I am not familiar with. This is for your safety, my safety and the groups safety. These are days hikes but they are in rough terrain and possible in extreme conditions above the treeline. We go rain, shine, and even snow.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Large daypack and or backpack
  • sleeping bag
  • lunch items for each day
  • Clothes (NO cotton)
  • snacks
  • headlamp/flashlight
  • and other items you might think are necessary.

    Remember all your items for this trip needs to fit into a backpack! Enough for 4 nights and 5 days. Showers are available at the lodges at the beginning and end.

    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
    A happy attitude and no whining!

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:Atlanta to Manchester and possible shuttle as a group and or each person can rent a car and drive to the Joe Dodge Lodge. Approximately 2 hour drive. There will be a mandatory meeting prior to this trip to discuss further details. There is a shuttle company but there prices are not set this far out.

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    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$330.00/Person
    Cost Includes:
  • 4 nights lodging
  • dinner at the night of arrival at Joe Dodge Lodge
  • breakfast the next morning at Joe Dodge Lodge
  • dinner/lodging at Lake of the Clouds
  • breakfast at Lake of the Clouds
  • dinner and lodging at Mizpah Springs hut
  • breakfast the morning of Mizpah Springs hut
  • dinner at Highland center and lodging and breakfast the next morning

    What is NOT included in cost:

  • airline expenses from Atlanta to closest airport - Manchester New Hampshire or Boston Logan
  • shuttle or rental vehicle from airport to Joe Dodge Lodge and from Highland Center back to airport
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not mentioned in description
  • Tips for the Hut crews
    • Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Tue, May 12 2009.
    Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
    *Note:

    A deposit of $100 is due within 10 days of sign up to hold your spot.
    Full payment due by May 12th, 2009.

    It is your responsibility to get the payment in on time.
    Please allow two days for processing a PayPal transaction and one week for a check.

  • If you cancel on or before May 12th, the full payment is refundable less a $10 handling fee.
  • If you cancel after May 12th and before July 31st, the full payment is refundable less a $20 handling fee
  • If you cancel after July 31st and before August 25th, 65% percent of the trip price, which is $214.50 is refundable less a $20 handling fee.
  • No refunds available after August 25th unless someone from the wait list replaces you and pays in full, then you'll receive full payment less $20.