Join the trip that has it all (almost). While not a Mt. Washington trip, this trip will put all of your newly gained winter skills to the test!

• Ice climbing? Check.
• Winter Camping? Check.
• Snow Shelters? Check.
• Night Hiking? Check.
• Treeline? Check. (We will be below it.) :P
• Cross Country Skiing? Check.*
• Ice Skating? Check.*
• Hiking? Check.**

* Requires optional gear

** In the form of a 3 mile approach to an ice climb.

The individual parts of this trip might not seem difficult. However, whether you will find the trip challenging if you struggle with staying motivated and get frustrated with the cold and organization. After the lottery we will go through the list of participants and make sure everyone is able to spend 2 nights in the snow and may make changes to the participant list.

Details

Evan's Notch is a little spot on the border of Maine. It is not often frequented and while despite not being super remote feels isolated in the winter. The campsite we will head for sites against a small pond that is often frozen in the winter. Surrounding the area are snow mobile trail that make excellent approach trails to some ice climbs!

Goals

Other than having fun, the goal of this trip is to learn a bit more about self-sufficiency outside. We will have everything we need to stay warm, happy, and entertained. The trick is to use the gear and people we bring with us to make that happen.

The Plan

We will drive up Fri night to Evan's notch and walk a short 1 mile flat trail to a camp ground and set up tents for the evening. Sat will be spent skating, skiing, ice climbing, and light hiking. The evening will involve building snow shelters (pray for snow) and feasting! Sun we will tear down camp and leave most of our gear at the cars before hiking/skiing/snowshoeing 3 miles to a remote ice crag.

Options

Ideally, everyone can go up Fri night so we can start Sat in the Notch and have more time for activities. If that is not going to work we can either stay at Intervale Fri night or head up REALLY early Sat. Neither of these options are ideal because they cut into activity time on Sat.

Ice Skating is possible on the pond provided it is well-frozen. If you are interested feel free to bring skates.

Cross country skiing is a great way to get around in the area. Feel free to bring the gear if you have it. BC skis are HIGHLY recommended. Otherwise, show shoes are required.