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AMC Boston Chapter Spring Hiking Program

Program Dates are April 14, 29 & May 6, 13, 20, 2014 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Ever wanted to try hiking or backpacking and didn't know where to get started? Are you rusty and want to brush up on your knowledge and skills? Do you want to get involved with our organized hikes? Do you want to meet other hikers? Then the Hiking/Backpacking Committee's Annual 3-Season Hiking Program is for you!

This interactive course consists of 5 instructional sessions to introduce the basics of spring, summer and fall day hiking and backpacking in New England. The program includes a series of lectures and demonstrations as well as guided hikes during April through and July weekends designed to increase and facilitate the safe enjoyment of the outdoors.

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The instruction topics each of the 5 evenings are different and include: clothing, heat and energy management, nutrition, footwear, heat injuries/hypothermia, choosing the right gear, backcountry stewardship, physical conditioning, accident prevention, map and compass skills, weather hazards, sleeping bags, tents, and more! 

Comprehensive course manual and the current AMC White Mountain Guide book included. During the program participants are also given a choice of weekend day hikes, trips and backpacks that are exclusive to the program to practice new skills (additional charges apply to some hikes). 

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Program Trips
Day hike and backpack trips are open exclusively to participants in the 2014 Spring Hiking and Backpacking program. They are an opportunity for participants to get outside with experienced AMC leaders and practice what they have learned in the classroom sessions. Though many of these trips have a particular mountain as an objective, the emphasis is on learning and reinforcement of the classroom discussions. Registration for these trips will open after the first classroom session. Program participants will get the most out of the entire program by going on as many trips as possible. The Cardigan Lodge Workshop Weekend and the SHP Beginner Backpack Trip are capstone trips for this program. These two weekend trips provide a range of challenges from easy to more difficult in a beginner friendly environment. Please plan time to participate in these two and the many other trips!

Registration is required. Get more information and sign up online at: http://regi.amcboston.org/646

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