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Carter Notch Hut Overnight + Wildcat Ridge photo

FEB 14

Gorham, NH Saturday • Feb 14

Carter Notch Hut Overnight + Wildcat Ridge

Attending: 4

Carter Notch Hut Overnight + Wildcat Ridge

FEB 14

Norwich, VT Saturday • Feb 14

Paine Mountain - Moderate hike

Attending: 1

Paine Mountain - Moderate hike 7 to 9 miles less than 2k ft gain

FEB 21

Hinsdale, NH Saturday • Feb 21

Snowshoeing at MountainSide

Attending: 13

Snowshoeing at MountainSide

FEB 28

Auburn, NH Saturday • Feb 28

Tower Hill Pond Loop Winter Hike

Attending: 13

Join us for a scenic, easy-paced hike around Tower Hill Pond—a peaceful 3.8-mile loop just outside Manchester that feels worlds away from the city.

MAR 21

Franconia, NH, NH Saturday • Mar 21

Franconia Ridge Hike

Attending: 3

Epic Hike!

APR 4

Phoenix, AZ Saturday • Apr 4

Spring Break in Aravaipa Canyon

Attending: 2

Let’s savor Spring Break in what may be Arizona’s most magical wilderness area.

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Photo from Arnold Arboretum Winter Hike trip report

JAN 31

Trip Report Boston, MA

Arnold Arboretum Winter Hike

Saturday • Jan 31, 2026 • • by Gandalf

What made this hike special wasn’t just the snow-covered trees or skyline views—it was the people.

JAN 31

Trip Report Gorham, NH

Moriah Winter Hike

Saturday • Jan 31, 2026 • • by Alexander

Pristine Winter Day!

JAN 10

Trip Report Jackson, NH

For lunch: a bowl of Tuckerman's Ravine.

Saturday • Jan 10, 2026 • • by baezfred

Great group!

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Alexander posted a comment on an event: Carter Notch Hut Overnight + Wildcat Ridge 7 hours ago

I was planning to bring stuff to make my own pizza, but I was planning to just cook for me because of my dietary restrictions. Happy to share, but it will be a lot easier for the rest of you if you don't have to follow my diet ;)

Twigs posted a comment on an event: Carter Notch Hut Overnight + Wildcat Ridge 1 days ago

So for food what are we planning thinking? All bring our own stuff, or do we want to do pizza from scratch or something as a group? Thinking we only need dinner so we should have extra room in the packs to share the weight. I am also thinking the carry in some wood as a donation to the Carter hut care taker. If anyone else is interested in carrying some wood up, let me know I'll throw some extra pieces in the truck

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dpbyrnes posted a comment on an event: Mt. Chocorua Loop Hike

Leaving this event live so we can communicate

dpbyrnes posted a comment on an event: Mt. Chocorua Loop Hike

SO apologize for this. its not that much snow but the roads are a mess and it was dangerous to get to the highway (about 15 mintues for me). Buying new tires this weekend if I can. You should be good for a great hike up. Sorry again!

dpbyrnes posted a comment on an event: Mt. Chocorua Loop Hike

Alex on his way. highway is fine so far for him. His ETA might be closer to 8:45 - 9am if there is slow traffic

dpbyrnes posted a comment on an event: Mt. Chocorua Loop Hike

Leaving this event live so we can communicate

dpbyrnes posted a comment on an event: Mt. Chocorua Loop Hike

Guys snow not what they predicted and I need new tires as it is so too dangerous for me to drive. Alex and I spoke he is going to evacuate it from boston so he will also post if he decides to pull out.

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dpbyrnes posted a comment on an event: Mt. Chocorua Loop Hike

Yes we are meeting in the Piper parking lot. Details are in the posting

dpbyrnes posted a comment on an event: Mt. Chocorua Loop Hike

All Trails however is showing like no more than 14% or lower of snow all day in their new trail conditions feature. The wind is not looking bad at all, won’t get to higher gusts until 6pm and later. Other than the driving any impact should be minor. But the trail report I posted was from Wed said drifts etc, so snowshoes for sure.

dpbyrnes posted a comment on an event: Mt. Chocorua Loop Hike

Hi Rob, yes I've been thinking along those lines. Primarly because the Ledges can be a bit tricky to follow in the winter if not somewhat broken. We’ve got a number of trail options. There hasn't been snow since Wednesday up there, or maybe at inch at the most. 25% chance of snow 1-3 inches in the morning hours and the beginning of the hike