White Mountain Hut Adventure
|
|
The Basics: |
| Event Type: |  | Overnight | |
|
Event Location: | |
AMC hut system, New Hampshire
| |
| Date(s) & Time: | | Thu, Aug 19 2010
7:00 am >> N/A
| |
| Registration Opens:
| |
Wed, Feb 24 2010 9:00 pm
| |
| Registration Cut Off:
| |
Sat, May 1 2010 9:00 pm
| |
| Event Duration: | | 5 days/ 4nights | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D6: Advanced | |
Trip Leader(s):
| | Jason Hicks
 Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.
| |
| Member Cost: | | $341.00/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: | |
7 / 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 August 19, 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 - August 20th, 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.
This first day will be a tough one up to the summit of Mountain Washington. The trails are not groomed like down here and the pace is about 1 mph.
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 3+ miles. Please understand this is very rugged terrority and there are plenty of day hike options as well. We will spend the night of August 22th at Highland Center.
Day 5 We will wake up at the Highland Center, get breakfast and depart to the airport. We will get a shuttle back to the Joe Dodge to pick up any rentals we left there. Then depart for the airports each person flew into.
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 day hikes but they are in rough terrain and possible in extreme conditions above the treeline. We go rain, shine, and even snow.
****
I am happy to announce our sister club, Maryland Outdoor Club (MOC), will be going with us as well. They will bring up 10 people and met us our first night at Joe Dodge Lodge. They will have the same itinerary as our club. |
|
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.
Also please understand that it will be summer on the valley floor but Mt Washington is ALWAYS colder and you should plan as such.
I would recommend you review the website on planning what to bring.
| | 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 Boston 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.
At this meeting we will discuss and answer all questions that each person will have.
| |
|
| Notes: |
Important information for paid events in which payment is managed through the AOC: - Payment must be received by the payment due date and prior to participation in the event.
- Some paid events require a minimum number of registered participants. If that number is not met, the event will be canceled and refunds will be issued to those who have already paid.
- Third-party vendors often require damage deposits. Each registrant agrees to be liable for and required to reimburse the Atlanta Outdoor Club for any withheld deposits due to the actions of or damages caused by that registrant.
- No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event.
- Read the event description carefully for additional information, and contact the trip leader(s) with any questions.* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. |
|
| Cost & Payment: |
| Member Cost: | | $341.00/Person |
| Cost Includes: | | - 4 nights lodging
- Dinner 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
A deposit of $100 is due within 10 days of sign up to hold your spot.
Full payment due by May 1th, 2009.
Payment may be made via PayPal, PC Banking or Check. It is your responsibility to get the deposit payment and/or balance payment in meet the due dates. Allow two days processing for PayPal and PC Banking and one week to mail a check.
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 Sat, May 1 2010. |
| 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:
| ** |
Payments are refundable according to the following guidelines:
- Reservations cancelled more than 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.
- Reservations cancelled 14-30 days in advance will result in a 70% refund.
- Reservations cancelled less than 14 days in advance are non-refundable.
|
|
Print-Friendly Version
Add this event to your calendar (Outlook, iCalendar)
Calendar of Events
Event Places