Trip is Full!! Friday-Monday, January 16-19, 2004 - Nordic ski/snowshoe
at Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Vermont.
Celebrate Martin Luther King weekend tucked away in the tranquil setting of VT's
Northeast Kingdom on a secluded lake with over 100 km of groomed and ungroomed
trails. Simple, comfortable lodging; hearty buffet-style food. Nordic Center.
offers instruction, rentals. Small ice-skating pond, sauna. 2 persons/room (twin
beds) w/shared baths. $240 trip fee includes three nights lodging, 9 meals, and
3-day trail pass. Limited to 18 participants. Send your name, postal and email
addresses, phone number, AMC membership number and full payment. Make your check
payable to Jeri Jaminet, 59 Birch Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074. Fee
non-refundable unless leaders find a replacement. Leaders: Jeri Jaminet; Paula
Burton (203-426-5369,
peburton@aol.com).
Friday-Monday, January 30-February 1 - Sunapee Ski
Weekend Join us at beautiful Soo
Nipi Lodge (a renovated 135 yr. old barn) with views of Mt. Sunapee. X-C
at Norsk Ski Center (novice and
intermediate) and downhill ski at Mt.
Sunapee. Includes 2 nights, 2 full breakfasts, 1 dinner and happy hour
(BYOB). Full payment of $130.00 ASAP will secure your space. All AMC members
welcome. Leader: Barbara Beckerman (203-245-6731,
barbara.beckerman@yale.edu) for
registration. Co-leader: Deb Telford 860-742-7673.
Friday-Sunday May 21-23. Cape Cod Road Biking.
Springtime opportunity to bike from mid-Cape gateway towards Provincetown and in
Chatham-by-the-Sea past cranberry bogs, windmills, lighthouses, woodlands, sandy
beaches/dunes, historical sites and National Seashore. Trip includes 2 nights
lodging in Orleans at the Governor Prence Inn,
2 breakfasts and Saturday dinner. To reserve space, e-mail your name, postal
and e-mail addresses and phone number to the trip leader. By U.S. postal mail
send a check for $130 made out to "Jeri Jaminet", 59 Birch Rd., South Windsor,
CT 06074. Non-refundable unless replacement is found by leaders. Leader:
Jeri Jaminet (jerijoy@cox.net).
Friday-Monday, May 28-31. Memorial Biking Weekend in
Hampton Beach, NH. Bike along the scenic coast of Maine, New Hampshire, and
Massachusetts on flat to
rolling roads. Rides of 20-65 miles, options. Stay in lovely 3 bedroom cottages on
the beach, 4-5 in each cottage, fully furnished, just bring towels. $145 includes
3 nights lodging, breakfast, cookout Friday night (about 7 p.m.), dinner Saturday
night, happy hour 3 nights and possible lobster cookout Sunday night (optional at
small extra cost). Send $145 with SASE to Co-Leaders: Rick Merritt, 122 E. Center St.,
Manchester, CT. 06040 (860-644-4467) and Wally Inkpen (860-647-0807).
Friday-Monday, May 28-31. White Mountains Memorial Day
Weekend. Enjoy the beauty of White Mountains at a great time of year. Stay
at a delightful B&B in downtown North Conway. Two hikes led each day or explore
on your own. $98-$128/pp incl. 3 nights lodging double occupancy (roommate
provided or single available at higher cost), Saturday dinner & 3 breakfasts.
Send $55 (non-ref. after 5/17) & SASE to Registrar Carl Rosenthal, RR2 Box 688R,
Bridgton, ME 04009 (207-647-4578; crosenthal789@msn.com). Space guaranteed only
until 5/13. Joint with Maine Chapter. Leader: Elaine Koza (860-645-1699), Co-Leaders: Jeff
Cohen (860-342-4029), Dave Langley (207-892-7391).
Friday-Monday, June 18-21, Massachusetts North Shore. Annual
trip to Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Marblehead. $165/person including 3 nights
lodging, Saturday dinner, Saturday & Sunday breakfasts, ice cream social, two social hours. Leader:
Judy Kunkel (860-536-3724) & Jo-Ann and Gary Carlson (860-691-0657). Send
legal-size SASE & $120 deposit to Judy Kunkel, 33 School St., Mystic, CT
06355; $45 balance due by May 15.
Saturday, July 3-4. The Mad Moose (AAA1A). Trail
run/ hike starting from Mount Moosilauke to the summit of Mount Madison. Full
moon Madness. Credit Guy Waterman & Herbert Malcolm for this idea. You may join
for one or both days. I can e-mail an itinerary. Rain or shine. No fee, no aid,
no awards. Exceptional athletic ability required. Camping at Moose Hillock. Leader:
Chip Tuthill (203-468-8091, chiptrnr1@comcast.net).
Date Changed!! Friday-Sunday, July 2-4. Northern Vermont Hiking Weekend.
Join small group at Warren ski lodge for 2 days of moderately strenuous but
moderately paced hikes; 6-8 mi. with possible 2000 feet elevation gain.
Accommodations are in comfortable bunks & include 2 full breakfasts, happy hour,
and dinner Saturday. Bring your own trail lunches. Cooking facilities available
for Friday night as well. $90 covers lodging & meals. Call Merri Fox
(860-485-1697; foxm@pweh.com) for more
details. Payment in full required to confirm. Send registration to: Merri Fox,
115 North Road, Harwinton, CT 06791.
Canceled
due to low registrations. Friday-Monday, September. 3-6, 2004, Vermont Labor Day
Weekend Road Biking (only). Connecticut Chapter returns to
Trailside Lodge - classic bike trip
of the 90s with its beauty and inspiration minus the cold. Optional distances,
rolling to hilly terrain, remote starts. No novices. $140 pp includes 3 nights
(4 per room with private bath), 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, outdoor hot tub/new
heated in-ground pool. Trip fee non-refundable unless replacement is found by
leaders. Sign up now-don't wait. Number of participants is limited. E-mail your
name, mailing address and phone to:
jerijoy@cox.net. Also mail full payment check to "Jeri Jaminet", 59 Birch
Road, South Windsor, CT 06074. Leaders: Jeri Jaminet (860-644-1566) and Doug
McKain (860-828-6318)
Friday-Sunday, Sep. 17-19, 2004. Cycling + Cruising On The Cape
Road bike (approx. 50 mi) amongst cranberry bogs, windmills, beaches, national
seashore and more. Cost of $125 includes 2 nights in motel, 2 breakfasts (Sunday
at
restaurant buffet) and boat ride to Monomoy Island to view seal colony. Send
full $125 payment along with name, address, phone number & e-mail address to
Terry Bludeau, 2 Hearthstone Dr, Simsbury CT 03070 (payment is nonrefundable
unless replacement is found by leaders). Leaders: Susan Wallen, Terry Bludeau
(860-651-8434; terrybb@msn.com).
Trip is full! Friday-Sunday, September 17-19. Upper Connecticut River
Valley Biking, Fairlee, VT. Road bike through the upper Connecticut River Valley in Vermont and
New Hampshire along gently rolling roads (hillier options available). Stay at
Hulbert
Outdoor Center on Lake Morey in 3 and 4 bedroom cabins, 2 per room. Bed linens
and towel provided. Rides have optional lengths from 20-65 mi.. Optional Friday
ride, "Ride Around Mt. Ascutney," on drive up to Fairlee. Cost: $100 includes 2
nights lodging, 2 full breakfasts, Saturday evening dinner. Limited to 20
participants. Send name, postal & email addresses, phone no., AMC membership number
and full payment check payable to: Douglas H. McKain, 5 Brownstone Rd, Berlin, CT
06037. Fee nonrefundable unless leaders find replacement. Leaders: Doug McKain
(860-828-6318;
dougmckain@aol.com) and Ruth Penfield.
Map of Hulbert Outdoor Center, Fairlee, VT To
be put on a waiting list: Follow directions above and send full
payment to leader. Your check will not be cashed and will be returned if space
on the trip doesn’t become available. If 6 additional registrations are received
we will try to reserve an additional cabin.
Friday-Monday, October 8-11. Columbus Day (Fall Foliage)
Weekend in Londonderry, VT. Join us for a weekend of hiking at the peak of
fall foliage. After the day's hike relax w/happy hour, soak in the hot tub.
Approx. cost $230 incl. 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 2 happy
hours. To register, send $115 deposit (deductible but not refundable) payable
to: David Mihalek (203-734-2665) with a legal-size SASE to David C. Mihalek, 62
Derbyshire, Derby, CT 06418. Co-leader: Geri Mihalek.
Friday-Sunday, October 22-24. AMC Fall Gathering:
"Meeting-Music-Magic," Woodstock, CT.
Sunday-Friday, January 9 - 14, 2005 Far Hills Skiing. Enjoy the ambiance and
four fork cuisine at Far Hills Inn, 50 miles north of Montreal. Trails leave
directly from the inn and give access to a large Laurentian ski network. $535
(at current exchange rate) including double occupancy lodging for five nights,
five breakfasts, five
dinners, service and taxes, X-C pass for unlimited use of trails. Après-ski enjoy
indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi.$200 deposit required. To register send SASE to Co-Leader:
Ledge Clayton, 675 Newfield St. - #5, Middletown, CT 06457
(Ledgehiker@aol.com) Leader:
Jan Taylor.
Trip Full!
Friday-Monday, January 14-17, 2005 - Cross-Country Ski-Snowshoe -
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury,
VT. Spend four
fun-filled days frolicking in Vermont's secluded Northeast Kingdom on 100k of
ski trails. Comfortable lodging, lakeside dining, hearty nutritious food. Nordic
Center offers instruction for all skill levels, rentals available. Small
ice-skating rink, sauna, two per room, shared baths. $260 trip fee includes 3
nights lodging, 9 meals, and trail passes. Send your name, postal and email
addresses, phone number and AMC membership number via e-mail to
jerijoy@cox.net and full payment check
payable to "Jeri Jaminet", 59 Birch Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074. Trip fee is
non-refundable unless replacement is found by leaders. Leaders: Paula Burton
(203-426-5369, peburton@aol.com); Jeri
Jaminet; Priscilla Spencer
(bicyclespencer@hotmail.com). Send check for full
payment to be put on the waiting list. -updated 10/4/04.
Friday-Sunday, January 28-30, 2005 - Sunapee Ski Weekend - Join us at
beautiful Soo Nipi Lodge (a
renovated 135-year old barn) with views of
Mt. Sunapee. X-C at Norsk Ski Touring
Center. .Price includes two nights lodging, two full breakfasts, one dinner
(group prepared meals) and two XC ski trail passes. Secure your space as soon as
possible with full payment of $155.00. Limited to 17 people (immediate/advanced
level skiers). Call leader: Barbara Beckerman (203) 245-6731 or email
barbara.beckerman@yale.edu for
registration. Co-leader: Priscilla Spencer (860) 205-3387.
Trip is Full!
Thursday-Sunday February 24-27, 2005. Cross Country and Snow Shoeing Weekend
at
AMC Highland Center, Crawford Notch, NH. See web page for more details. Cross country ski on the world
class groomed trails of Bretton Woods. Trails now connect with the new AMC
facility in Crawford Notch, NH. Leaders will lead intermediate to advanced level
cross country skiing and maybe a half-day snow shoe. Lessons and rentals
are available. Backcountry skiing, snow shoeing, and downhill skiing are also possible
on your own; or sit by the fire in the beautiful new lodge. Guided trips from
the lodge are also available. Cost of $235 (non-refundable unless replacement is
found by leaders) includes dorm style rooms (four to a room) with shared baths, three
breakfasts, two family style
dinners, and one social hour. Send check for full amount (include your phone and e-mail
address) payable to Co-Leader: Jim Scheef, 42 Squires Hill Rd., New Milford, CT
06776. (860-355-0034,
JScheef@telemarksys.com). Leader: Paula Burton, (203-426-5369,
peburton@aol.com). Updated
12/23/04.
Friday-Sunday February 25-27, 2005. Winter Weekend at Northwest Cabin. Bunks
available Fri and Sat night. Call Leader Chuck Doll (203-265-7359) or Co-Leader
Danny Greene (203-287-8046).
Thursday-Sunday, April 7-10. Cherry Blossom Bike Trip, Washington, DC. Motel
is on bike trail; leads to trails in Virginia and DC; short walk from Metro.
Cost: $225/person includes 3 nights lodging (2 per room), Thursday evening ice
cream social; Friday and Saturday after-ride social (soda/snacks provided;
BYOB). Leader: Maureen Sylvestre-Craig (860-546-9624;
moesyl@juno.com) and Larry Hayden
(860-575-5553; crzylrry@snet.net). Send
check for $125 payable to Maureen Sylvestre-Craig with SASE by 2/20 to: 28
Douglas Drive, Canterbury, CT 06331. Deposit deadline: 2/20; balance due: 3/20.
Friday-Monday, May 27-30. Memorial Biking Weekend, Hampton Beach, NH.
Bike coast of NH, ME, MA; flat to rolling; 20 to 65 mi. Furnished 3-bedroom
beach cottages, 4-5 per cottage; bring towel. Cost: $150, includes 3 nights,
breakfast; Friday cookout., Saturday happy hour and dinner. Send check with SASE
payable to: Rick Merritt, 122 E. Center St., Manchester, 06040. Leaders: Rick
Merritt (rchdmerritt@sbcglobal.net,
860-644-4467); Wally Inkpen (860-647-0807).
Friday-Monday, May 27-30. White Mountain. Memorial Day Weekend. Stay
at B&B in downtown N. Conway; 2 or 3 hikes led each day or explore on your own.
Cost: $98-$128/pp incl. 3 nights' lodging dbl. occupancy (roommate provided;
single at higher cost), Sat. dinner & 3 breakfasts. Leader: Carl Rosenthal
(603-447-1858; crosenthal789@msn.com)
CL Erika Bloom (508-996-3290), Jeff Cohen (860-342-4029), Dave Langley
(207-892-7391).
Friday-Monday, June 10-13. Gettysburg Biking Weekend. Cycle historic
Gettysburg Nat'l Battlefield & countryside. Cost: $195 per person includes 3
nights lodging, indoor pool, hot tub, continental breakfast, Fri, evening ice cream
social, Sat., & Sun. social hour. L Judy Kunkel (860-536-3724 until 9 p.m.); CL
Moe Sylvestre-Craig (860-546-9624). Send deposit of $145 payable to: Judy
Kunkel, 33 School St., Mystic 06355. Balance due 5/5.
Saturday-Sunday, June 11-12. Sawyer Certification Workshop, Great
Barrington, MA. Two-day certification workshop for basic felling, limbing, &
bucking techniques. Includes classroom session, hands-on sawing experience, saw
maintenance. Personal protective equipment provided to all AT maintainers who
pass course. Directions & training manual sent to all registered participants.
Registration deadline: May 25. Contact: Val Stori (603-795-4935;
vstori@atconf.org), ATC, Lyme, NH.
Co-sponsors: AMC-CT Chapter & AMC-Berkshire Chapter. Instructor: Peter Jensen
(413-298-3162). No fee for AT maintainers & volunteer club members.
Saturday-Sunday, June 18-19. 2nd Annual Metacomet Challenge Hike. Do
Metacomet Tr. (51 mi.) in two consecutive days from mid-state to MA line. See
3/26 CT Hike Listings for first of series of 7 prep hikes w/subsequent dates
listed there. All but first will be a pair of two consecutive day hikes of
increasing length.. Leader: Wayne Fogg
(FoggArea@aol.com; 203-284-9905); CL David Bellemare.
Saturday July 23 – Sunday July 31, 2005 Maine Summer Extravaganza (Hike
Ratings: Katahdin - A2B, all other hikes: B3B, B3C, C3C) Sponsored by
Young Members. Come take a week
vacation and explore Maine with us! Discover the beauty of Baxter State Park and
Acadia National Park. 3 nights in Baxter, 3 nights in Acadia. 1 night in
Bradbury Mtn State Park, and 1 night in Boothbay area. This trip is mostly
structured but offers you some free time of your own to do such things as shop
the outlets in Freeport (like LLBean!), mountain bike in Bradbury, whale watch
or kayak from Boothbay region. In Baxter the highlight will be hiking Katahdin
and there will be various other hikes. In Acadia we will take in the grandeur of
Mt. Desert Island by starting with the 27-mile scenic drive and then hike
several areas such as Precipice Trail (iron rungs and ladders, very steep). We
will also ride Acadia’s old carriage roads in traditional style - by open
carriage drawn by Percheron and Belgian draft horses with a stop for tea and
popovers! Acadia campgrounds are situated in the woods, within a 10 minute walk
of the ocean. In the Boothbay region we will ride on a coal-fired, narrow gauge
steam train and visit a turn of the century village at Boothbay Railway Village
and spend time sightseeing or shopping in the Boothbay Harbor. All campground
fees, 6 dinners (6 camp/1 restaurant), all (8) continental breakfasts, carriage
ride, and Boothbay Railway Village admission included in cost. Bring money for
park entrance fees, and for your free time - i.e. whale watching, kayaking and
souvenirs as well as for meals. (A few meals will need to be eaten out at
restaurants as we will be on the road.) Hikers will be prescreened for excellent
physical conditioning and must have no fear of heights. Katahdin will be a 10-12
mile hike and we will be hiking the infamous Knife Edge. *Please do note we
cannot promise to summit Katahdin or hike the Knife Edge trail as it is weather
dependent. Baxter campground has no showers or running water – everyone must
bring 4 to 5 gallons of potable water. Campground is next to a pond, so bring
swimsuits! Registrations are subject to approval by Leaders, Register on-line at
ashearer.com/personal/trips/register.php?tp=2005/07-Baxter. Leader: Ana
Ketch, (203-982-3435) *This trip is offered in conjunction with Boston AMC YM.
Reimbursements will only be processed if acceptable replacement can be found on
waiting list. Boston YM Leader: Dave Conna
(knoctover@yahoo.com) Cost is $160. Note: Due to some inquiries this trip is
now available in sections as well. Baxter Segment: Sat. July 23 - Tuesday July
26th, includes one night in Bradbury Mtn. State Park, 3 nights at Baxter State
Park, 3 camp dinners and continental breakfasts. Acadia Segment: Wed. July 27th
– Sat. July 30th, includes 3 nights in Acadia National Park, one night in
Boothbay Harbor, carriage ride in Acadia, Railway Village admission in Boothbay,
3 camp dinners, 1 restaurant meal and all continental breakfasts. Please specify
if you are interested in Baxter, Acadia or Whole Trip in the Comments field on
the registration site. Registrations are subject to approval by Leaders,
July-August, 2005. August Camp
Mount Rainier National Park. August Camp, the 125 year old AMC tradition, is
resurfacing at Mt. Rainier this summer. Join 63 other campers for 2 glorious
weeks of intimate tent village living at our base camp in Packwood Washington;
enjoy hearty mountain cuisine, sun showers, camp fires and 5 hikes a day for all
levels. We will climb 10,400' to the base camp of Mt. Rainer and slide our way
back down the glaciers. We will also do a key swap hike across Mt. St. Helens, a
truly spectacular experience.
For more information, log onto
www.augustcamp.org, or call Marion (212-362-4946) or Mary (508-842-1013).
Friday-Sunday, September 16-18, 2005. Upper Connecticut River Valley Biking,
Fairlee, VT. Road bike through the upper Connecticut River Valley in Vermont
and New Hampshire along gently rolling country roads. Stay at the
Hulbert Outdoor Center on
beautiful Lake Morey in three and four bedroom cabins, 2 per room. Bed linens
and towel provided. Rides have optional lengths from 20 to 65 miles. Optional
Friday ride, “Around Mt. Ascutney,” on the drive up to Fairlee. Cost: $110
includes 2 nights lodging, 2 full breakfasts, Saturday evening dinner. Limited
to 20 participants. Send name, postal and email addresses, phone number, AMC
membership number and full payment check payable to Douglas H. McKain, 5
Brownstone Rd, Berlin, CT 06037. Fee non-refundable unless leaders find a
replacement. Leaders: Doug McKain & Ruth Penfield
(dougmckain@aol.com, 860-828-6318).
Friday-Sunday, October 21-23. Cape Cod Bicycling Weekend. Cycle scenic
autumn routes. Stay at former Coast Guard station on beach in Eastham with an
ocean view. Be willing to participate in group activities for food preparation
and clean-up. Sleep on bunk beds or private double bedrooms. Bring sleeping bag
or bedroll. Breakfast & happy hour refreshments provided. Lunch on own, Saturday
dinner extra. Minimum 10 people. Cost $80. Contact: Terry Bludeau
(terrybb@msn.com; 860-651-8434); CL Susan
Wallen (s.wallen@sbcglobal.net).
Friday-Monday, January 13-16, 2006. XC Ski -
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury,
Vermont Secluded Northeast Kingdom awaits you with 100K maintained
ski/snowshoe trails, instruction all levels, hearty nutritious food, sauna,
small ice rink. $275 includes 4-day trail pass, 3-nights lodging (single beds,
2/room, shared baths) and 9 meals. Send name, postal & e-mail addresses,
phone number, and AMC membership number to jerijoy@cox.net. After hearing back
from leaders, send full payment check payable to "Jeri Jaminet" to registrar to
secure registration. Trip fee is non-refundable unless leaders find
replacement.. L Jeri Jaminet (jerijoy@cox.net),
L Paula Burton (203-426-5369, peburton@aol.com),
CL Cory Clark.
R Jeri Jaminet (59 Birch Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074).
No places left
Monday-Thursday, February 20-23, 2006.
Highland Center Cross
Country and Snowshoeing, Bretton Woods, NH. Cross-country ski on world
class groomed trails at Bretton Woods. Trails connect with the new AMC
facility in Crawford Notch, NH. Intermediate to advanced level cross-country
skiing, maybe a half-day snow shoe. Cost of $250 (non-refundable unless
replacement is found by leaders) includes shared rooms, two family style meals
per day, and one social hour. Send check to registrar for full amount (include
phone and e-mail address) payable to Jim Scheef.. L Jim Scheef (860-355-0034,
jscheef@yahoo.com), L Paula Burton
(203-426-5369, peburton@aol.com), R Jim
Scheef (42 Squires Hill Rd., New Milford, CT 06776, 860-355-0034).
updated 1/6/06
Full! Friday-Sunday, February 24-26. X-C Ski Weekend in
Londonderry, VT, Green Mountains, VT. We will stay at the Blue Gentian
Lodge in Londonderry, VT and ski at nearby Wild Wings Ski Touring Center and
Viking Nordic Center. Intermediate level XC skiers please. $155 pp includes
Fri./Sat. lodging, two breakfasts and one dinner. Payment in full reserves
your spot. Contact L. L Barbara Beckerman (203-245-6731,
barbara.beckerman@yale.edu), CL
Paula Burton (203-426-5369, peburton@aol.com).
Send email for waiting list - 1/17/06
Friday-Monday, May 26-29.
Memorial Day Biking Weekend to Hampton Beach,
NH, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, Seacoast, NH. Bike along the scenic coast of Maine, NH. and Mass.
on flat to rolling roads, 20 to 65 mi. options. Stay in lovely 3 bedroom fully furnished beachfront
cottages with 4-5 per cottage, just bring towels. $150.00 incl. 3 nights w/bkfst, cook-out Fri.
and dinner Sat. plus happy hours. To register send check payable to Rick Merritt with SASE. L Rick Merritt
(860-644-4467,
Mascetti@aol.com), L Chef Wally Inkpen (860-647-0807), R Rick Merritt (122 East Center St.,
Manchester, CT 06040, 860-644-4467, Mascetti@aol.com).
July-August, 2006. August Camp
North Cascades in Washington State.
August Camp will be exploring the gorgeous North Cascades in Washington
State this summer for the first time. We're planning 5 hikes a day for all
levels and some exciting rafting and canoeing trips on the Skagit River.
We'll also be having some guest speakers from the Upper Skagit River Indians
who lived and traded along the river for hundreds of years.
For more information, go to
www.augustcamp.org.
