New England Fall Colors Hike
Have you ever seen the
spectacular colors of the maples and the hobble bush paint the landscape of
If not, join us as we
hike under a canopy of fall colors in the ancient Appalachian Mountains among
the oldest Mountains on earth, which once towered above the continents as the Himalayans
do today. The brilliantly jeweled gold and ruby ridges of the
The Mountaineers’
Recreational Properties Division will again offer an eight-day expedition
through the White Mountains of New Hampshire, departing October 5 and returning
October 12. Since we will be hiking between the full-service huts and lodges of
the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), you will not need to carry a sleeping bag
or food, except for lunch. Most trails are dotted with large rocks and the hike
might include short stretches of scrambling.
We will begin the trip
from
- For the more
ambitious hiker, we will stay in remote huts the first four nights and at
the flagship Appalachian Mountain Club Lodge, Highland Lodge, the last
three nights.
- For the moderate
hiker, you will stay two nights in the lowest huts and four nights at
Highland Lodge.
While at the Highland
Lodge, there will be an opportunity to hike up Mt
At the huts, you will be
awakened in the morning by a most gentle means; you will be serenaded by the
hut workers and sometimes a guitar. Sometimes, the songs are composed and
written by the hut staff! What a lovely beginning each morning!
At all locations and
along all trails, AMC guides and programs will enrich our visit. We guarantee that
you will long remember those engaging ambassadors of
Cost
Approximately $880 for
land costs, including all meals except one lunch, private bus transfer, and
lodging in AMC lodges and mountain huts, AMC membership.
Extras will include:
transfers by AMC as desired by each participant and pre-trip activities in
Lodging
Lodges are supplied with
linens and showers. Huts offer bunkhouse accommodations where a sleeping sheet
and towels are needed.
Requirements
Trip limits will be a
minimum of 12 and a maximum of 24. Open to all Mountaineers. Participants must
be able to hike trails of at least moderate difficulty. Leader’s approval is
necessary.
Information
During the summer, two
get-acquainted hikes will be offered. Also a pre-trip party to look at
equipment suggested for the trip (late May).
The leader, Patti
Polinsky, has led numerous hiking, climbing, and European trips for the
Mountaineers. She has led the Fall Colors trip for three years. She is also the
director of the
Reservations
A deposit of $880 is
required per person to reserve a space on the trip. In the event of
cancellation, non-recoverable group expenses incurred will be borne by the
canceling participant. If cancellation is made prior to June 1, full refund
will be made, minus any non-recoverable expenses. After July 1, there will be a
cancellation fee of $100 plus any non-recoverable expenses.
The leader or The
Mountaineers reserve the right to cancel the trip or to make changes in the
itinerary, and the extra cost, if any, shall be paid by the trip members. The
right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a trip
member should such person’s health, mental condition, physical infirmity, or
general deportment impede the operation of the trip or the rights or welfare
and enjoyment of other trip members, and refund of unused trip services will be
the limit of liability of The Mountaineers
Questions? Contact the trip leader,
Patti Polinsky at MeanySports@Mac.com
or 206-525-7464.
Last
modified March 6, 2008