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Fire Island Beach BackpackDate : Sep 11 - Sep 12, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : | 26264 |
| Enjoy an ocean view tent on this fun overnight beach backpack at Fire Island National Seashore. Explore the unique high dune wilderness, see deer and seabirds, learn beach backpacking skills and swim in the surf. OK for novice backpackers. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using the link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Region : New York, Long Island State : NY Leader : Joe DeMott , (516) 633-4851 Registrar : Joe DeMott , (516) 633-4851 * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : Fire Island National Seashore, AMC Backpacking, beach camping
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AT in PA: Wind Gap to Lehigh Gap BackpackDate : Sep 11 - Sep 12, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : moderate | 28287 |
| Approximately 20 miles over mostly flat terrain with some ups and downs and pretty views. Limited to eight fit backpackers. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Region : Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley State : PA Leader : Frank Zarb , (718) 908-5124 [No call after 10:00pm] Co-Leader : Lester Staib * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : overnight, backcountry, camping, Appalachian Trail
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AT in NH Backpack: Presidential Range 2E56Date : Sep 15 - Sep 19, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : 2E56 | 28376 |
| Backpack trip with camping outdoors (instead of hut-to-hut) from Franconia to Pinkham Notch. 56 miles on the Appalachian Trail. Many steep ascents/descents and rugged terrain, but you'll feel like you're walking on the top of the world. Some of the summits covered are Mount Lincoln, Mount Lafayette, Mount Garfield, Mount Guyot, Mount Pierce (Clinton), Mount Franklin, Mount Washington and Mount Madison. Moderate-paced trip for backpackers in good physical shape. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Region : New Hampshire, White Mountains State : NH Leader : Russ Faller , (845) 297-5126 [No call after 9:30pm] * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : backcountry Appalachian Trail overnight outdoor
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Panther to Peekamoose Catskills Backpack 3D28Date : Sep 17 - Sep 19, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : 3D28 | 28360 |
| Fun, energetic 28-mile trek summitting six Catskill peaks. Panther and Giant Ledge on day 1, Wittenberg, Cornell, and Slide on day 2, Table and Peekamoose on day 3. Rugged terrain with plenty of climbing and some rock scrambling. Many tremendous views. Relax in second-night campsite by Neversink River. Limited to seven experienced backpackers in good physical condition. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using the link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Location : Shandaken Region : New York, Catskills State : NY Leader : Fred Mader , (973) 442-2482 Registrar : Fred Mader , (973) 442-2482 46 Center Grove Rd, Apt U217 Randolph, NJ 07869 * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : backpacking, Catskills, Neversink, Burroughs Range, Woodland Valley, backcountry outdoor overnight
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Hear the Roar of the Panther Backpack 3D/E25Date : Sep 23 - Sep 26, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : 3D/E25 | 27859 |
| Join us as we venture into Panther Gorge for a three-day backpack in the Adirondack High Peaks. From camp, we'll plan to day-hike Haystack, Little Haystack, Marcy, and Skylight with the possibility of Gray. Thursday night arrival/hostel stay and Bear Canisters are required for this trip. Limited to 6 fit, experienced backpackers with all necessary gear. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using the link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Location : Eastern High Peaks Region : New York, Adirondacks State : NY Leader : Valerie McClean , (917) 599-6658 [No call after 9:00pm] Co-Leader : Debbie Melita , (646) 645-5667 Registrar : Valerie McClean , (917) 599-6658 [No call after 9:00pm] * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : Adirondacks, Backpacking, Panther Gorge, High Peaks
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Beginner Backpack: Overlook Mountain, Catskills 2D16Date : Sep 25 - Sep 26, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : 2D16 | 29432 |
| Beginner-friendly trip for fit, experienced day hikers who'd like to try backpacking. On Saturday, we'll climb Overlook Mountain (1300' climb to fire tower), then descend, camping near Echo Lake. Sunday will depend on how group did Saturday. Possible climb of Indian Head, one of the 3500' peaks. Approximately 16 miles RT. Limited to 9 participants. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using the link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Region : New York, Catskills State : NY Leader : Tom McArdle , (914) 762-8162 Co-Leader : Mark Wegner Registrar : Mark Wegner * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : backcountry overnight outdoor wilderness primitive camping tents
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Height of the High Peaks Backpack 2D24Date : Oct 02 - Oct 04, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : 2D24 | 28602 |
| Backpack over Three Brothers, Big Slide and Yard to Camp at Bushnell Falls. Next, hike over Mount Marcy, the highest peak in the Adirondacks, to camp at magnificent Panther Gorge. Spectacular views. Total distance is approximately 24 miles. Should arrive on Friday to meet early on Saturday morning. Must bring or rent a bear canister. Enjoy great fall foliage but avoid the crowds of Columbus Day weekend! Moderately-paced and aimed at those who are not speedsters but who'd like to tackle some demanding terrain. L's pace is moderate-to-leisurely and likes to linger at scenic spots. Not suitable for beginners or fast-paced hikers who want to use trip to do their own thing. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Location : High Peaks Region : New York, Adirondacks State : NY Leader : Christine Benton , (718) 768-7937 [No call after 9:00pm] Co-Leader : Maria Nobles , (516) 606-5408 Registrar : Christine Benton , (718) 768-7937 [No call after 9:00pm] 574 5th Street, Apt. 4B Brooklyn, NY 11215 * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : overnight, outdoor, backcountry camping
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Spruce Knob Fall Foliage Backpack (WV)Date : Oct 02 - Oct 03, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : Moderate | 28140 |
| Working on your state high points? Spruce Knob (4863') is the highest mountain in West Virginia, and has awesome fall foliage views from the summit. While there is a road up the mountain, we'll backpack on the Seneca Creek Trail (TR515), an easy 5 miles and renowned for its scenery. The next day, we'll ascend Spruce Knob via the Huckleberry Trail (TR533), which at 5.8 miles, gains 1755' in elevation. Meet at the trailhead at 9:00am. Campground at Spruce Knob Lake is 4 miles away. Suitable for beginners. Limited to 10 participants. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using link below. | Detail ... | Activity Categories : Backpacking & Photography Committee : Backpacking Location : Mouth of Seneca Region : West Virginia State : WV Leader : David Mong , (304) 623-9684 [No call after 8:00pm] Registrar : David Mong , (304) 623-9684 [No call after 8:00pm] P O Box 492 Clarksburg, WV 26302 * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : photography camping backpacking west virginia overnight backcountry
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AT in NY: Route 52 to Bear Mountain BackpackDate : Oct 09 - Oct 11, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : moderate | 28288 |
| Approximately 31 miles over varied terrain with many viewpoints, some steep climbs and road crossings. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using the link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Region : New York, Hudson River Valley State : NY Leader : Frank Zarb , (718) 908-5124 [No call after 10:00pm] Co-Leader : Tom Worman * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : backcountry Appalachian Trail overnight outdoor
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Adirondack Peak Leaf Color Backpack TripDate : Oct 09 - Oct 11, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : Moderate-Strennous | 28469 |
| Enjoy peak leaf colors and two 4200' peaks. Two-night, 19-mile Columbus Day weekend backpack/base camp including Round, Noonmark, Dix and Hough Mountains with camping at Boquet River lean-to. Expansive views of the colorful Dix Wilderness Area, Green Mountains, Lake Champlain, and Elk Lake. Moderate, steady-paced hike with some very steep and rugged (possibly slippery) trail up Dix and Hough Mountains, depending on weather conditions. LR will be on lookout for Mountain Watch alpine plants. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Region : New York, Adirondacks State : NY Leader : Mike Lovell Co-Leader : Andy Frank Registrar : Mike Lovell, (516) 779-0237 [No call after 8:00pm] [Email contact] * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : backcountry overnight outdoor high peaks
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West Rim Trail "PA Grand Canyon" Backpack 3C30Date : Oct 09 - Oct 11, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : Moderate 3C30 | 28248 |
| Approximately 30 miles in three days (10, 12, 8-ish miles daily) along beautiful West Rim Trail (Colton Point State Park, Ansonia, PA (about a 5+ hour drive from NYC). Moderate pace on gentle terrain; after about 2 miles of incline, the trail settles into generally level walking with comfortable ups and downs. We should see nice pre-peak leaf color, spectacular views and a variety of flora/fauna. Some backpacking experience is best but fit beginners are considered. Lodging/camping in area highly recommended Friday night. 9:00am sharp Saturday morning, $8 shuttle to trailhead. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using the link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Location : Colton Point State Park; Ansonia, PA Region : Pennsylvania, Central State : PA Leader : Liz Donathan Co-Leader : Dennis Hillerud Registrar : Liz Donathan * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : backpack, overnight, camp, West Rim
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Backpack With Your MuseDate : Oct 09 - Oct 11, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : 3C16 | 28300 |
| Backpack in Lake George Wild Forest with time for photography, sketching, poetry or whatever your muse. 6-8 moderate miles a day with great views along the lake, and from Sleeping Beauty and Black mountains. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using the link below. | Detail ... | Activity Categories : Backpacking & Photography Committee : Backpacking Location : Lake George Wild Forest Region : New York, Adirondacks State : NY Leader : Barry Skura Co-Leader : Kathy Skura Registrar : Barry Skura * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : backpack, photography, sketching, art, poetry
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Classic Catskills Backpack 2D12Date : Oct 16 - Oct 17, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : 2D12 | 28608 |
| Backpack over Wittenberg, Cornell and Slide, with great views. Some difficult but fun terrain, including ladders and the infamous Cornell "V". Descend via much prettier Curtis-Ormsbee Trail. Approximately 12 miles RT. Moderately-paced and aimed at backpackers who are not speedsters but who'd like to tackle some demanding terrain. Early winter conditions may change or cancel trip. L's pace is moderate-to-leisurely and likes to linger at scenic spots. Not suitable for beginners or fast-paced hikers who want to use trip to do their own thing. $5 registration fee. Register using link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Region : New York, Catskills State : NY Leader : Christine Benton , (718) 768-7937 [No call after 9:00pm] Registrar : Christine Benton , (718) 768-7937 [No call after 9:00pm] * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : overnight, outdoor, backcountry camping
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Escarpment Trail Backpack 3D24Date : Oct 16 - Oct 17, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : | 29433 |
| The Escarpment Trail is considered one of the toughest trails in the Catskills, so why not give it a try? Saturday morning departure. Approximately 24 total miles. Limited to 8 experienced and fit backpackers. $5 registration fee. Register using link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Region : New York, Catskills State : NY Leader : Tom McArdle , (914) 762-8162 Co-Leader : Mark Wegner Registrar : Tom McArdle * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : backcountry overnight outdoor wilderness primitive camping tents
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Loyalsock Trail Circular Backpack (PA)Date : Nov 06 - Nov 07, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : easy | 28289 |
| Approximately 17 miles of vistas, waterfalls and streams. Some steep, rocky ascents and descents will be encountered. Limited to eight fit backpackers. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Region : Pennsylvania, Central State : PA Leader : Frank Zarb , (718) 908-5124 [No call after 10:00pm] Co-Leader : Barry Skura , (914) 779-0936 * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : backcountry overnight outdoor wilderness primitive camping tents
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Thundering Thunder Swamp BackpackDate : Dec 04 - Dec 05, 2010Status : Open Trip Difficulty : Easy | 28290 |
| Approximately 18 miles over mostly level, rocky terrain through scenic wetland. Limited to eight fit backpackers. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using link below. | Detail ... | Activity Category : Backpacking Committee : Backpacking Region : Pennsylvania, Poconos State : PA Leader : Frank Zarb , (718) 908-5124 Co-Leader : Purnell Lancaster * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : backcountry overnight outdoor Poconos
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Backpacking Vermont With a Winter SledDate : Jan 08 - Jan 10, 2011Status : Open Trip Difficulty : | 28196 |
| Winter backpack to Mount Mansfield is required shakedown trip for - and only open to - participants on Baxter Park Maine sled backpack from 2/26-3/6, 2011. We'll haul our gear on mountaineering sleds to Underhill State Park then climb up the Halfway House Trail and north to the Chin (the summit, and the highest point in Vermont). We'll descend via Sunset Ridge Trail. Route is mostly above-treeline; we'll camp out 2 nights. Purpose is to assess that our sleds and other gear systems function properly prior to Baxter trip. Contact L/R for detailed info about both trips. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using link below. | Detail ... | Activity Categories : Backpacking & Sledding Committee : Backpacking Location : Underhill Region : Vermont, Green Mountains State : VT Leader : David Mong , (304) 623-9684 [No call after 8:00pm] Co-Leader : Wayne Huebner Registrar : David Mong , (304) 623-9684 [No call after 8:00pm] P O Box 492 Clarksburg, WV 26302 * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : sledding baxter vermont winter mountaineering
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Gothics/Haystack Three-Night Sled BackpackDate : Feb 04 - Feb 07, 2011Status : Open Trip Difficulty : Strenuous | 28561 |
| Meet for breakfast on Friday, then leave for the trailhead. Hike while hauling our gear in mountaineering sleds and set up base camp near Johns Brook Lodge. Climb Gothics and Haystack over next two days; maybe also Armstrong and Upper/Lower Wolfjaws. A strenuous hike which will test your organizational skills to keep your gear dry to camp outside for three nights and stay warm with no heated shelter available. Extended time above treeline where windy conditions can be expected. Crampons, ice axes, wind protection and a sled required. Prior winter camping experience is also required. LR can assist with making a sled as an alternative to purchasing one. $5 non-refundable registration fee. Register using link below. | Detail ... | Activity Categories : Backpacking & Sledding Committee : Backpacking Location : Keene Valley Region : New York, Adirondacks State : NY Leader : David Mong , (304) 623-9684 [No call after 8:00pm] Co-Leader : Wayne Huebner Registrar : David Mong , (304) 623-9684 [No call after 8:00pm] P O Box 492 Clarksburg, WV 26302 * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : mountaineering winter expedition outdoor overnight
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Backpacking Baxter Park With a Winter SledDate : Feb 26 - Mar 06, 2011Status : Open Trip Difficulty : Strenuous | 28033 |
| Looking to try something a little different? Want to hone your winter skills to take the next step beyond three-day weekend backpacks? Would you like to camp in one of the most beautiful locations in the Northeast? The objective of this trip is to develop your expeditionary skills. Tent camping at Chimney Pond/Baxter State Park in Maine for six nights in the woods with no place to dry out your gear. Use a mountaineering sled as an approach tool over 15-mile hike (with much elevation gain) to base camp. Four climbing days available; we'll attempt to summit Pamola, Baxter and Hamlin, and possibly Knife Edge Trail if conditions permit. Extended time above treeline with lots of steep terrain to practice on. Above all it is a test of your ability to manage your equipment and keep your clothing and sleep systems dry enough to stay warm and have an enjoyable experience. Must attend a mandatory shakedown sled backpack on 1/8-10, 2011 to Mount Mansfield, Vermont, to confirm our sleds and gear are functioning properly. In order to make an informed decision about whether to apply or not, contact L/R, who will send you detailed info including an itinerary, the cost, learning objectives, gear and previous experience requirements. | Detail ... | Activity Categories : Backpacking & Sledding Committee : Backpacking Location : Millinocket Region : Maine, Inland State : ME Leader : David Mong , (304) 623-9684 [No call after 8:00pm] Co-Leader : Wayne Huebner Registrar : David Mong , (304) 623-9684 [No call after 8:00pm] P O Box 492 Clarksburg, WV 26302 * Registration is required for this trip. See link or contact Leader/Registrar. Keywords : Baxter Park Maine sled backpacking expedition mountaineering chimney pond
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