The Young Members Committee provides hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, climbing, white water rafting, and other outdoor adventure through classes,
special events, and other recreational fun for AMC members and guests. We need
both leaders and participants. Meet other young members, and help your group to
grow through activities and socials.
Please note that all CT-AMC Young
Member events, though intended for participants in the 20's -30's age group and
are run by Young Members, with young members interests in mind, are nevertheless open to all.
If you have not hiked with our group before, please be sure to call or email
the hike leader for the hike (or other event) in which you would like to
participate. This will help you to choose a hike that is at your experience
level (mileage, pace, strenuousness, weather concerns, water/food/gear).
Sign up for the YM groups
e-mail distribution list.
It's the best way to stay informed on group events!
Updated 3/25/07
Video of YM hike that aired on WVIT
www.ct-amc.org/members.htm
New AMC Young Members web page for
Northeast Region.
Check out the links provided at the
top of the home page. Lots of info and opportunities.
http://www.amcym.org/index.htm
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Hike – Lone Pine Loop, Guilford (A2A/B)
Saturday, April 12,
Rescheduled to April 19
Young Members 9.5 mile loop hike on Mattabesett and Lone Pine trails. Steady 2.5
mph pace plus breaks on well maintained wooded trails. Be conditioned for many
ups and downs as well as two steep climbs, total elevation gain 1400 ft. Lunch
on Bluff Head for view from Htfd to LIS. Meet at 9:15 am for 9:30 am start.
Directions: From junction of Routes 17 & 77 in Durham , drive 3.3 miles south on
Rt. 77 and turn left onto grassy roadside Braemore Preserve PL. Optional pizza
stop follows. CL welcome. Well behaved trail dogs may join in. Rain postpones to
4/19. L Bill Wheeler (860-324-7374)
Sat. April 12
Ever wanted to go to Banff Mountain Film festival but missed it? On April 12th there will be a 1 hour showing of a variety of films from past festival years. The films will include a story of a small dog's desire to be a rock climber, one man's crusade to prove he can do everything mountain bikers do on a unicycle ... and more. After the show there will be time to play cards. I will be providing light appetizers and refreshments. RSVP by the 9th. Due to the space limitations I am limiting the number of people that can come to 15. The event will be in Naugatuck. Email Chris Rees
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State Park hike series #9 Kettletown State Park in
Southbury, CT
Sun. April 20. 2008
10:00 am
This is the 9th hike in a series of hikes that will cover all the Connecticut
State parks. Join us to see what great trails the state has to offer!
This will be a 4-5 mile hike around Kettletown state Park in Southbury, CT. The
trail is fairly hilly but not too strenuous. There are nice views of Lake Zoar.
There will be a social afterwards at a local restaurant.
We'll meet at Kettletown at 10:00 am in the parking area about 500 feet inside
past the entrance ticket booth. There is no charge this time of year
Wear hiking boots. Bring snack and 2 quarts water.
Well behaved dogs on leash welcome.
Event is rain or shine Please bring raingear if in doubt.
RSVP to leader is requested but not required.
Leader:
Mark Schappert
203-240-3544 cell
Directions:
Off Interstate 84: take Exit 15. Go south onto CT Route 67. Take a right at the
first traffic light onto Kettletown Road. Continue for approximately 3 miles on
Kettletown Road. Take a right onto Georges Hill Road. Park is located on the
left approximately 0.6 miles.
Hike –
Alander Mtn, SW Mass (A2A)
Saturday, May 3
Young Members 9.2 mile loop hike to a 2250 ft. summit in southwest Mass with
grand views into 3 states. Steady 2.5 mph pace plus breaks, total elevation gain
1700 ft. Hikers must be conditioned for a lot of uphill hiking, with long
gradual ascent to Taconic Ridge, moderate mid-section and very steep 0.5 mile
climb to summit. Descent is pleasant and includes stop at cascade. Meet at Rt.
44 CPL 0.7 mi. east of Rt. 8 at 8:15 am for 8:30 am carpool, 1 hour drive to Mt.
Washington State Forest Headquarters. Optional post-hike stop for dinner. Co-L
welcome. L Bill Wheeler
860-324-7374
Hike 5 mile loop Zoar Trail,
(Monroe, CT).
Sunday, May 4th
Meet at 10am.
AMC Young Members hike 5 mile loop Zoar Trail, 2.5 mph, strenuous. Hike along
the Housatonic river. Bring lunch for break at waterfall. Hike rain or shine,
thunderstorm cancels. Bring 1-2 quarts water. Email the leader with any
questions.
Directions: Locate T of Rt. 34 and Rt. 111 in Monroe (1 mile North of Stevenson
Dam of Housatonic River). Continue North on Rt. 34 a quarter mile and take first
right onto Great Quarter Road. Continue to paved parking lot at end. L.
Chris Rees 203-654-7663
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