OKpowdah Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 The idea has been tossed around a few times. I'm back home for a very long winter break starting December 17th, and was wondering if anyone would be interested in getting together to go hiking somewhere in New England? I hike Mt Monadnock once a week with a couple friends, so that's an option, but I'd also like to do some winter hiking on some other mountains. Let's see if we can find a common date later this month or anytime in January! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 The idea has been tossed around a few times. I'm back home for a very long winter break starting December 17th, and was wondering if anyone would be interested in getting together to go hiking somewhere in New England? I hike Mt Monadnock once a week with a couple friends, so that's an option, but I'd also like to do some winter hiking on some other mountains. Let's see if we can find a common date later this month or anytime in January! we should hike and ski Greylock when the snow starts getting in there. Also, I think we should have an all ski GTG somewhere central...maybe Mount Snow or even Killington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 we should hike and ski Greylock when the snow starts getting in there. Also, I think we should have an all ski GTG somewhere central...maybe Mount Snow or even Killington There is already snow there. You'll need a couple feet though if you want to ski Thunderbolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKpowdah Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 I don't ski much, but I'd be up for it! Let's see if we can get a group to agree on a date and a mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professional Lurker Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 You're going to be hard pressed to find a location that's got better terrain, location, and PRICE than the good 'ole Thunderdome. If everybody can agree on a date, I can get you the best group rate possible, regardless of the final count. ...Just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 There is already snow there. You'll need a couple feet though if you want to ski Thunderbolt. well yeah, I know that. However, I think we should have a Tuckerman GTG this spring if everyone's up for it/in shape enough. My friend Matt actually picked up an interesting book about New England backcountry that I've been meaning to check out. I think we're going to try to ski Big Jay a couple of times this winter, that'd be fun. He goes to school at LSC so it's a little close for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKpowdah Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 well yeah, I know that. However, I think we should have a Tuckerman GTG this spring if everyone's up for it/in shape enough. My friend Matt actually picked up an interesting book about New England backcountry that I've been meaning to check out. I think we're going to try to ski Big Jay a couple of times this winter, that'd be fun. He goes to school at LSC so it's a little close for him Tuckerman is an awesome hike! My goal is to hike all 4,000+ft peaks in N NH before I graduate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Tuckerman is an awesome hike! My goal is to hike all 4,000+ft peaks in N NH before I graduate. that'd be awesome. I've hiked/skied it a few times, it's great. I've been lucky enough to get some VERY nice days up there...obviously rare for the location. Summer hikes in there are a pain in the ass though. 80* in the bowl in a HOT day, then you get out of it and summit and it's 40 and you're shaking. One of the allures of the place though I suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKpowdah Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 that'd be awesome. I've hiked/skied it a few times, it's great. I've been lucky enough to get some VERY nice days up there...obviously rare for the location. Summer hikes in there are a pain in the ass though. 80* in the bowl in a HOT day, then you get out of it and summit and it's 40 and you're shaking. One of the allures of the place though I suppose... Yeah, it's a weird temperature conflict hiking in the summer. Combining decreasing temperature with height, increasing body heat production with height, and increasing sun exposure with height. I actually managed to hike Washington in October in short sleeves. It was a very cold morning, but my body warmed up fast, and there was NO wind at the summit -- very unique day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Yeah, it's a weird temperature conflict hiking in the summer. Combining decreasing temperature with height, increasing body heat production with height, and increasing sun exposure with height. I actually managed to hike Washington in October in short sleeves. It was a very cold morning, but my body warmed up fast, and there was NO wind at the summit -- very unique day. Last time we did a ski in there was sometime in mid April about...usually a pretty volatile time up there. It was about 40 degrees up top with a calm wind and literally EMPTY skies. It was pretty amazing, especially given the location and month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahk_webstah Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I'd be up for a hike and hangin....don't really ski but I do like to hang. Mount Kearsarge is near me but they close it in the winter...great mountain to hike though Sam. I want to get to a get together this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 . . . Snowshoeing hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahk_webstah Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 If we dont' get some snow soon there might be a group hangin.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierinvermont Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I would definitely be interested in skiing Tuks, I've been meaning to do that for several years now. I'd also be game for a hike or ski if I can work it into any of the trips I am planning on making north this winter for hiking and skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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