Join us for a quixotic ski-hike journey to owls head! We will classic ski along the beautiful Lincoln Woods Trail up to Franconia brook and leave the skis behind at the base of owls head, switching skis for hiking boots for the final ~1mile hike up to the summit. The hike may require snowshoes in spots - so good chance to use different types of traction. This is about the journey, so don’t look for a view on Owls head but we might find a glimpse of Franconia on the way up. If we make it to the hike that is… In total we will do ~17 mile (13-14 will be on ski's) and ~ 3k ft of elevation check out map

While the initial ski part moderately ascends, this will be a fun, but semi-challenging route on ungroomed trails over 6-7miles one-way. Intermediate classic ski experience is required and good physical fitness and endurance to winter hike ~15 miles.

Weather: It will be very cold! 🥶 -20-0 deg F and even less with wind chills check out weather

Update: snow forecasts this week suggest primo classic ski conditions - so get excited!

Backup Plan: If snow coverage is too poor to ski, we will hike.

Costs: Please budget for $5 trip fee, $30-50 carpooling costs, any personal gear rentals including skis will be capped at $15, and any food you buy along the way. We intend to use the MIT car cost calculator and share costs equally among participants.

Pre-trip meeting at 9pm on Thursday outside the MITOC office.