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20s/30s Cross-country Skiing at Notchview
Join the Worcester and Western MA 20s & 30s for a day of cross-country skiing in the Berkshires. All abilities are welcome! 'll meet at Notchview, located in Windsor, MA, in the mid-morning and break the day up into two halves with lunch in the warm lodge in between.Wildlife Transect, Clarksburg State Forest
Our transect will take us back to the Clarksburg SF area. Our prior wildlife transect in the area on Dec 14 of last year did not get to the area along the east branch of Sherman Brook. So, that's where we will head on this occasion. As in the prior look in the area, it's a long hike uphill to the area of interest, so we will start a bit earlier than usual and likely won't be back to our vehicles until around 4PM.Shays’ Rebellion Monument to the Housatonic River
Join me as we hike the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) from the Shays' Rebellion Monument to the bridge over the Housatonic River on Kellogg Road in Sheffield and back. A distance of approximately 5 .5 miles. The hike follows the A.T. in a relatively flat section with modest ups/downs that make it appropriate for snowshoes, micro-spikes, and bare boots, depending upon weather.Wed Night Ice Climbing in the Lights
Come join us for some fun in the evening at the Keene Ice Box. This is ice at night!Black in White
Location: Online DEI Speaker Series
Date: 27‑Feb‑2025
Activity: lecture
Difficulty: [1] accessible
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Being Black in the Wobanadenok White Mountains of the Abanaki Peoples in New Hampshire. Join us for an AMC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Virtual Speaker Series presentation with Niles Lashway. Niles will share a personal racial narrative examining why the mountains of New Hampshire can feel so inspiring for some, yet so unwelcoming to others.Date: 27‑Feb‑2025
Activity: lecture
Difficulty: [1] accessible
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Wed Night Ice Climbing in the Lights
Come join us for some fun in the evening at the Keene Ice Box. This is ice at night!Wildlife Transect, Warner Hill Area
Our transect will take us to the A.T. lands east of Warner Hill. We did a transect in this area shortly after the property was added to our trail lands quite a few years ago. This summer while doing rare plant monitoring in the area we observed some interesting wildlife sign, thus our decision to return at this time to see how wildlife is using the area now. If you are new to the practice of wildlife tracks and sign, it's very likely you will learn some cool stuff about wildlife!20s/30s Cross-country Skiing at Notchview
Join the Worcester and Western MA 20s & 30s for a day of cross-country skiing in the Berkshires. All abilities are welcome! 'll meet at Notchview, located in Windsor, MA, in the mid-morning and break the day up into two halves with lunch in the warm lodge in between.Tuesday Hike to Sugarloaf Mountains
Please join us for an exciting winter hike to the iconic Sugarloafs in Deerfield, MA. We will need to spot cars at the base of South Sugarloaf. We will then carpool to our starting point on Stage Rd to begin the hike. We will start hiking through a beautiful forest to summit North Sugarloaf at 791 feet elevation. We will then hike down the backside of the mountain where some awesome cliffs and icy waterfalls come into view. Once we reach the col, we start climbing back up to summit the popular South Sugarloaf. We will stop at each summit for a snack and to enjoy the amazing views. We will then walk down the auto road to the parking lot. Total hike is 5.1 miles with 1200 feet of total elevation gain.Wed Night Ice Climbing in the Lights
Come join us for some fun in the evening at the Keene Ice Box. This is ice at night!AMC Discount Day at Prospect Mountain
Join us for a day of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing at Prospect Mountain in Woodford Vermont! Prospect receives more natural snow than most Vermont ski areas. Trails include 40 km of groomed and tracked XC ski trails, as well as snowshoeing trails. We'll meet at the ticket office at 10:00 a.m. to check in and get our passes. Ski rentals are also available. Then enjoy the day skiing or snowshoeing and exploring the trails at your own pace.Wildlife Transect, Mt Race, West Side
Location: Mount Washington, MA
Date: 18‑Mar‑2025
Activity: monitoring
Difficulty: [4] moderate
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Our transect will take us to the AT lands on the west side of Mt Race, an area we've not explored before. If you are new to the practice of wildlife tracks and sign, it's very likely you will learn some cool stuff about wildlife and how they are using the area.Date: 18‑Mar‑2025
Activity: monitoring
Difficulty: [4] moderate
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Mt Toby Vernal Equinox Hike
Come celebrate the vernal equinox when day light and night darkness are at their equals. This is a 6-mile loop hike at Mt Toby state forest! Mt Toby offers abundant wildlife throughout woodlands, waterfalls, and a spectacular view from the fire tower.Farley Ledges and Hermit Cave
This mid-week hike will take us up Rattlesnake Mountain and over to Hermit Cave. We return via the water falls and the low route. The hike is approximately 6 miles and 1,400' of elevation gain. There is a steep section, some exposure and 2 stream crossings. You must be fit and have winter hiking clothing, winter boots and appropriate gear.Transition Gym to Rock Climbing Class
1 day of instruction held at Chapel Ledge (Ashfield). Build on your indoor skills and learn the skills required to climb outdoors including: safety, proper equipment use, knots and tying into the rope, communication with a climbing partner, movement on the rock, belaying a partner, and an introduction to top rope anchors (including cleaning). There will be lots of climbing time! Gear is supplied, but bring what you have.Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking
Location: Tilton, NH
Date: 10‑May‑2025 ➢ 11‑May‑2025
Activity: training
Difficulty: [3] easy »
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Ann Gillard will lead an introduction to whitewater clinic May 10-11, 2025 with Hampshire College. We will start in the pool on Saturday morning, learning about boats, equipment, and fit, how to safely exit a capsized kayak, and basic paddle strokes and maneuvers. In the afternoon, we will either continue in the pool OR travel to a class 1-2 river within 90 minutes to practice river skills (ferrying, eddying out, peeling out) on easier water, based on the needs and interests of the group. On Sunday, we will meet at a class 1-2 river and enjoy a river run.
Date: 10‑May‑2025 ➢ 11‑May‑2025
Activity: training
Difficulty: [3] easy »
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