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Excursions

Excursions is the hiking committee of the NH Chapter. We have many activities going on each month. Our volunteer Trip Leaders lead trips to many places in northern New England, some that may be familiar and many that will be completely new to you. We'll take you to the tallest peaks of the Presidential Range and to the smaller ones, like Willard and Major. We don't just go to the White Mountains! In southern NH we hike in places like the Monadnock-Sunapee and Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenways, and Pawtuckaway State Park. We also sponsor trips to the New England and NH 100 Highest peaks, many of which don't have trails.

On our trips, the safety of the group is always paramount. All of our activities are led by trained volunteer Trip Leaders and may vary from single day to multi-day events.

Come meet our leaders. They would like to introduce themselves.

Winter is a fine time to climb in the snow and rime. To get a feel, see Jen and Leon's Jan 7, 2012 Flume Slide hike and Jan 11, 2012 Mt. Garfield hike videos by Steve Mansfield.

In addition to our general hiking trips, we some specialized groups and activities that might fit your specific need:

Family Group

The Family Group creates opportunities for families with children of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoors together. Details Here.

Over-55 Group

The Excursions Committee's Over-55 Group subcommittee runs trips that appeal to those of all ages who want trips at a more leisurely pace! Details Here.

Workshops

If you are a new hiker or an old mountain goat, check out our workshops we hold at Cardigan Lodge. Details Here.

2012 Annual Winter Hiking, Skiing & Leadership Workshop

February 24-26, 2012 (Second workshop)
Instruction in safe Winter mountain travel for experienced 3-season hikers
Cardigan Lodge, Alexandria, NH
Winter is no reason to stay inside. Details

Annual Activities: Hut Nights and the Presidential Range Hike The Excursions Committee also sponsors two hut nights a year.  The Presidential Range Hike is a trip we run once each summer in mid July. (2012 marks the 46th Year!)

Get Involved!

I know that when I first joined AMC I wasn’t sure how to get started. Which hike would be appropriate for my abilities? Where should I hike? If you have similar questions, please send me an email, and I will help you out and point you in the right direction. Have fun!

Jennifer “Jen” Varney
Excursions Co-Chair
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Leadership Opportunities

The Excursions Committee is the hiking committee for the New Hampshire Chapter of AMC. Our leaders lead hikes of all sorts, for participants of many interests.

Do you have young children who love the outdoors? Would you like to lead them and their families to fun, interesting destinations? Please consider becoming a leader for our Family Group.

Perhaps you’re a mature hiker, still out there hiking many of the high peaks, but at a gentler pace. You may wish to become a leader for our Over 55 Group, which isn’t limited to any specific age.

If your interest is in taking walks in your local conservation areas or sanctuaries, with occasional short hikes of fewer than 5 miles, then our Walks and Short Hikes leadership is for you!

Perhaps you’re an accomplished peak-bagger and frequent hiker to the White Mountains. Would you like to “give back” by leading other hikers to your favorite destinations? Please consider becoming a Class 2 (three-season) or Class 1 (four-season) leader.

For more information on any of these categories, please email an Excursions Committee co-chair at [Click to reveal email]




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