AMC NH Chapter Winter School
Updated:AMC New Hampshire Chapter Winter School 1
Friday, January 24, 2025 6:00 pm to Sunday, January 26, 2025 4:00 pm,
Date and Time
Friday, January 24, 2025 6:00 pm – Sunday, January 26, 2025 4:oo pm
Location
Cardigan Lodge, Alexandria NH,
New Hampshire, Lakes Region,
NH
Registration
Registration is required for this activity via this link.
Overview
Instruction in winter mountain travel, back country skiing and snowshoeing for all levels, including potential skiing and hiking leaders. One zoom session on January 19 and a very busy weekend at Cardigan state forest on Friday, January 24 6:00 pm to Sunday, January 26 4:00 pm filled with instruction, field exercises, lectures, and discussions. If you’re not sure which class is right for you, just ask our Workshop Directors. Choose from one of eight available classes, covering almost every aspect of winter backcountry travel:
1 & 2) Introduction to Winter Mountain Travel (beginner and intermediate snowshoeing), which includes instruction in safety, equipment, route finding, map and compass, off-trail navigation, weather, trip planning, nutrition, and handling emergencies in a winter mountain environment.
3) Advanced Winter Wilderness Travel, for those looking to hike high peaks and learn correct use of crampons.
4, 5, 6) Resort-to-light backcountry: cross-country/Nordic Resort-to-backcountry: downhill/alpine touring & telemark
7) Introduction to winter camping includes instruction in backpacking equipment, campsite selection, route finding, map and compass, weather, trip planning, cooking, selecting and setting up a camp site and emergencies. set up camp outdoors Friday afternoon then plan to spend all day Saturday outdoors practicing camping skills, providing your own backpacking equipment. Then sleep out again on Saturday night
8) Leadership and Mountain Skills, for those who have good winter hiking and/or skiing skills and wish to enhance them to run trips of their own. Exercises in planning, organizing, and conducting trips with emphasis on leadership techniques and group dynamics. Plus, basics of accident scene management, medical considerations, and off-trail navigation. This course is also for those with potential and desire to become trip leaders for New Hampshire Chapter’s Excursions (hiking) or Skiing Committee.
All classes are for any adult (must be 18+ to attend) who wants to learn and have a great time! Begins with a Zoom sessions Jan 19 for some groups 7:00 to 9:00 pm (possibly shorter depending on material covered and questions) AND includes a long Weekend out in the woods and trails of Cardigan forest on Friday January 24 6:00 pm -Sunday January 26 4:00 pm. Fee includes room and food, materials, map and instruction. Register online along with your payment,
Cost*
Adult: $290 member / $310 non-member
*instruction and training materials map room and food snack Friday night breakfast Saturday and Sunday , dinner Saturday night and lunch Sunday
Driving Directions
Do not follow your GPS. Reference this link. We will email you this winter’s directions when you register.
AMC New Hampshire Chapter Winter School 2
February 28-March 2, 2025
Date and Time
Friday, February 28, 2025 6:00 pm – Sunday, March 2, 2025 4:00 pm
Location
Cardigan Lodge, Alexandria NH,
New Hampshire, Lakes Region,
NH
Registration
Registration is required for this activity via this link
Overview
Instruction in winter mountain travel, backcountry skiing and snowshoeing for all levels, including potential skiing and hiking leaders. Weekend filled with instruction, field exercises, lectures, and discussions. Plus, plenty of great food to fuel you back up! If you’re not sure which class is right for you, just ask our Workshop Directors. Choose from one of eight available classes, covering most every aspect of winter backcountry travel:
1 & 2) Introduction to Winter Mountain Travel (beginner and intermediate snowshoeing), which includes instruction in safety, equipment, route finding, map and compass, off-trail navigation, weather, trip planning, nutrition, and handling emergencies in a winter mountain environment.
3) Advanced Winter Wilderness Travel, for those looking to hike high peaks and learn correct use of crampons.
4, 5, 6) Resort-to-light backcountry: cross-country/Nordic Resort-to-backcountry: downhill/alpine touring & telemark
7) Winter Backpacking (intermediate) includes instruction in backpacking equipment, campsite selection, route finding, map and compass, weather, trip planning, cooking, and emergencies. Plan to spend Friday/Saturday night outdoors, providing your own backpacking equipment.
8) Leadership and Mountain Skills, for those who have good winter hiking and/or skiing skills and wish to enhance them to run trips of their own. Exercises in planning, organizing, and conducting trips with emphasis on leadership techniques and group dynamics. Plus, basics of accident scene management, medical considerations, and off-trail navigation. This course is also for those with potential and desire to become trip leaders for New Hampshire Chapter’s Excursions (hiking) or Skiing Committee.
All classes are for adult (must be 18+ to attend) who want to learn and have a great time! Begins at 6:00 pm Friday February 28, ending at 4:00 pm on Sunday. March 2, 2025. Some sections will include a zoom session on or about Feb 19, 2025 7:00 – 9:00 pm Fee includes lodging, excellent meals, materials, and instruction.
Cost*
Adult: $290 member / $310 non-member
*Friday and Saturday night lodging, Friday night snack, two breakfasts, Saturday dinner, Sunday Lunch, instruction and training materials
Past participants say…
“The Best instruction and the best food, NH Chapter AMC puts on the best workshops”
Driving Directions
Do not follow your GPS. Reference this link. We will email you this winter’s directions when you register.