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WHAT’S IN YOUR PACK?...... 1 The Ten Essentials Revisited 2018 Wednesday Night Hiking Series & Squam Bicycle Travel is the Way to GO! Camping Weekend...... 2 transportation is one of the prices you pay. BY HIEL LINDQUST, Bicycle Touring Workshop Travel by bicycle is done for reasons other AMC-NH BIKE COMMITTEE and Bike Overnight 2018...... 4 than arriving at a destination. It is for the sim- Unlike other travel, one of the more appeal- plicity of the travel, for exploring new locations, SheJumps Cardigan Mountain...... 5 ing things about traveling by bicycle is the travel and meeting new people. You engage with the March 17 itself. world on each passing day, an opportunity that If you travel by bus, plane, or train, you pack we don’t often have. And think of the food! Mountain Leadership a suitcase, buy a ticket, drive to the terminal or Traveling by bicycle burns lots of calories and School...... 5 Learn to Lead station, endure the waiting and boarding process, provides many opportunities to stop and indulge, and sit while you travel to your destination. Then like at the little ice cream stand up ahead! Teen Wilderness Adventure once you get there, you do the whole thing in People who have traveled by bicycle, especial- & Advocacy Program...... 5 reverse. Travel by car can be little better. While ly for long distances, will tell you it has changed you can choose a scenic route and take multiple their lives and their view of the landscape. Upcoming Events...... 6 rest stops and visit special places along the way, Whether the trip involves one or two nights, or On the Trail: Rocks and most of us just load up the car, get on the inter- a week, or longer, you will enter a world where Hard Places! ...... 7 state and follow our GPS to our destination. The travel is as important as your destination, and time spent in the “getting there” and the “return- maybe more important than your destination! 2018 Fall Gathering...... 8 October 12-14 ing from” is something to be endured. Travel is The options are as varied as our landscapes. focused on the destination and your Your tour may wander through cool forest BICYCLE TRAVEL, TO PAGE 4 OUR MISSION TEN ESSENTIALS The Appalachian Mountain Club is What’s In Your Pack? the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation 1. Navigation and conservation organization, and The Ten Essentials Revisited 2. Hydration promotes the protection, enjoyment, 3. Nutrition and understanding of the moun- BY BOB MCLAUGHLIN 4. Fire tains, forests, waters and trails of the Appalachian region. AMC has more The coming of spring for most of us means looking forward 5. Light than 100,000 members, 16,000 vol- to days on the trails. Whether you are hiking to a lake or along a 6. Personal Care/First Aid unteers, 450 full-time and seasonal brook, or summiting a 4000 footer, it is important to carry a pack 7. Repair Kit staff. The New Hampshire Chapter is and the ten essentials that you may need on the trail. That said, 8. Insulation the second largest of the 12 Chapters you can adjust the ten essentials to match the demands of your within the Club. hike. A short hike along a frequented trail may require less than a 9. Sun & Insect Protection day long hike. I find it is easier to think of this by category, rather 10. Emergency Shelter VOLUME 44, NUMBER 3 than the traditional “must have” packing list. WHAT’S IN YOUR PACK, TO PAGE 3 MAY-JUNE 2018 2018 20s & 30s Wednesday Night Hiking Series & Squam Camping Weekend page on our website for our full BY JAMIE CULLINANE, list of hikes. CO-CHAIR 20’S & 30’S We will be kicking off our The 20’s & 30’s group is camping season at Squam Lake! ready to welcome the Spring Join us June 22nd - 24th for a with lots of activities and socials! great weekend of camping, hik- We are excited to announce that ing, swimming, kayaking and the Wednesday Night Hiking much more. We have reserved series is back for 2018, and will two lake front sites located in be expanding beyond Central the Chamberlain Reynolds NH to the Seacoast and Merri- Memorial Forest in Holder- mack Valley. Join us for a series ness, NH. This location offers of evening hikes in Central New opportunities for kayaking, Hampshire and in the seacoast paddle boarding, hiking or just area weeknights throughout the good old relaxation at one of summer months from May to the beaches. We will be post- August. These relaxed pace hikes ing additional activities, such as are a great chance to get outside hikes, separately on outdoors. on a weeknight to meet other org so stay tuned! This will be outdoor enthusiasts from the a great weekend to enjoy the area, and a good way to keep outdoors. The cost is $20 for in hiking shape between bigger members and $22 for non- weekend adventures. All the members which includes the hikes will be about two hours campsite for the weekend, food in duration. We’ll have dinner is not included for this trip. at the summit and be out of the There are limited spots available Photo submitted by Kathy Ellis – Squam Lake sunset from the campsite woods around sunset. The first so contact the host as soon as at Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest. Wednesday Night Hike will be possible to reserve your spot. To stay up-to-date for all the upcoming 20’s & 30’s group events, join on May 23rd to Oak Hill in our FaceBook Group “AMC Maine/NH Young Members” and follow us Concord, NH. See our activities on Instagram at @amcnewhampshire.
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2 FROM PAGE 1, WHAT’S IN YOUR PACK You can adjust the specific items hike, I usually plan on an early packaging. It is also advisable sun damage. Mosquito, black you pack by how demanding lunch and then a late lunch to include a whistle and possibly fly, and tick repellents can help the hike will be, but make sure with snacks along the way. a metal mirror for signaling and control these nuisances. When you have at least one item from Fruit juices are a valuable easily calling for help. the flies or mosquitos get really each category. assimilated energy source, and 7. REPAIR KIT: You bad, head nets are the ultimate 1. NAVIGATION (Map also aid in hydration. Finally, should always carry a simple defense although they clearly and compass/GPS): In recent you should consider bringing repair kit to address malfunc- have their disadvantages. Small years, more and more hikers extra food in case you get lost, tioning gear. Duct tape and pump spray bottles of insect are relying on a dedicated GPS suffer an injury, or simply have twist ties are essential, and a repellent are available and sun- unit or the GPS functions in a longer day than originally needle and dental floss can be screen can be transferred to a our cell phones. However, as planned. Extra food will help invaluable in making repairs. smaller bottle to save room and powerful as they are, these units keep up energy and improve In addition to rolls, duct tape weight in a pack. have limitations. A map and your attitude. is sold in a flat pack about the 10. EMERGENCY compass can help you identify 4. FIRE (Lighter/match- size of a playing card which is SHELTER (Tarp, bivy sack not only where you are, but will es/fire starter): While you may much easier to pack. Also, a or emergency blanket): Small give you a wider field of view never need them, the warmth of Swiss army knife or multi tool prepackaged Mylar emergency to determine how far you have a fire and a hot drink can help can be a life saver. Over the blankets and “sleeping bags” to go, and where you can find prevent hypothermia if you get years, I have used duct tape to are available that can fit in any campsites, water, and an emer- cold on the trail, are injured or repair a hiking boot when the pack. In cooler weather, for gency exit route in case of need. ever have to spend an unexpect- sole separated when I was on longer hikes, it may make sense 2. HYDRATION ed night in the woods. You can Franconia Ridge between Flume to carry a light weight sleeping (Water and a way to purify it): also use fires to signal for help and Liberty, and twist ties to bag. With rope, an emergency Insufficient water can lead to if you get lost or are injured. I repair a broken pack strap. In blanket can be rigged into a fatigue and muscle cramping or always carry a butane lighter. It addition, a length of nylon cord shelter. worse. The water requirements is light and works dry or wet. can be a life saver. Also, do not Carrying The Ten Essen- of individuals vary, but as a rule 5. LIGHT (Flashlight/ forget an extra boot lace or two, tials will not guarantee that you of thumb, plan on consuming headlamp): Every hiker should and a patch kit for your water will always have everything you at least a liter of water for every have a flashlight or headlamp to bladder if you carry one. will need in the backcountry. two hours on the trail. Carry use if they are delayed and have 8. INSULATION (Wa- However, carrying something at least two liters of water with to hike out in the dark. Carry terproof/wind gear and extra from each category on the list you, and stop to drink often. extra batteries too. Remember clothing): Dressing in layers will help prevent problems and Water, however, is heavy. Each in colder temperatures batteries allows you to adapt for chang- allow you to help yourself or liter of water weighs about 2.2 will die more quickly. I always ing weather and activity levels. others in need. pounds, and the amount of carry at least two light sources. Remember temperatures are Each hike and each group water you would need for an It is much easier to change bat- usually much lower and winds is different. You should check eight hour hike would bring teries after dark if you are able stronger on mountain tops and the trail conditions and the the total up to a whopping 9 to see what you are doing. ridgelines. As a general rule, weather before you start out. pounds if you drank only a 6. PERSONAL CARE/ in addition to your base layers, Your plans should include half-liter an hour. One solution FIRST AID (Toilet Kit/First carry or wear at least a hat, a contingencies for bad weather, is to bring along a method for Aid Kit/Signaling): You should fleece layer and a wind proof/ injury or illness, or slower than treating water in the backcoun- always carry at least a rudimen- moisture resistant outer layer. anticipated travel time. Make try, such as a purification filter tary first aid kit that includes Also, consider what you would sure someone knows exactly or a chemical additive. If you bandages, tweezers, and a nail need to stay warm if you ever where you are going, and when use a chemical additive re- clipper. Don’t forget medicines have to spend an unplanned you plan to return. member that cold temperatures if you will need them. Prepack- night in the woods. Avoid cot- If you are prepared, you reduce the effectiveness of a aged first-aid kits are available, ton, but be aware that synthet- will enjoy your hike more fully water treatment method, and but you should consider their ics, which have clearly superior and be better able to respond to that longer treatment times will size and weight when choosing insulating properties especially any emergencies that may arise. be required. Filters do not have one for a daypack. While not when wet, can present burn Happy and safe trails! this limitation, but can clog. strictly part of a packing list, hazards if they ever catch on fire 3. NUTRITION (Extra consider taking a first-aid class or get hot enough to melt. food): Hiking is not the time to learn how to respond to in- 9. SUN & INSECT to try to reduce your calorie juries on the trail. In addition, PROTECTION (Sunscreen, intake. Always pack sufficient your pack should always have a sunglasses, lip balm, and bug food to fuel your body on the toilet kit consisting of a pocket repellent): A hat and sun- hike. At the same time, you pack of tissues, maybe toilet screen and lip balm can help to should avoid eating too much at wipes, and one or more zip-lock prevent sunburn. Sunglasses one time. When on a day long bags to pack out used paper and protect your eyes from glare and 3 FROM PAGE 1, BICYCLE TRAVEL roads, or follow a river upstream arrive at a beach on the Atlantic • Where do I stay? Following the workshop, if you to its source, or climb a high Ocean in Maine. The trip was • What if it rains?, and are ready to take the next step, the destination, and it was full there will be a bike overnight for mountain pass. There are no • Is it safe? rules. The route and the desti- of wonder and adventures, and beginners the weekend of nation are up to you! Each day of course some serious work. June 2-3. on the road is its own adventure, An adventure of a lifetime! See you on the road! and not just a price to be paid to Whether it is a weekend get somewhere. outing or an epic adventure, Just as hikers have the bike touring can be a life chang- Appalachian Trail, the Long ing experience! Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, Interested? among many others, in the If you would like to learn more United States a transcontinental or get involved, the AMC NH trip is the ultimate challenge. Bike Committee will be holding For example, tell someone you a free bicycle touring workshop are planning to bicycle across in Bow, NH on the evening of the USA and you may receive May 9. You can register on the AMC-NH.org website on the On the Road. the reply, “wow, travel from the Photo credit: Doria Harris. Pacific to the Atlantic, that’s bike activities page (click the a really long way.” However, “Bike” link under “Groups” on the viewpoint of the touring the left side of the webpage). At bicyclist is vastly different. Each the workshop we will provide day is part of the adventure lots of information to get you and the destination becomes a started and answer questions much less important part of the such as: goal. Traveling by bicycle, you • Do I need to get in shape, can leave an ocean beach in the and how do I do it? Pacific Northwest, enjoy 90 days • How far can I ride? of “destinations” and travel ad- ventures, and then, one day, you • What type of bike do I need? Bike Touring Group. Photo credit: Hiel Lindquist. Bicycle Touring Workshop and Bike Overnight 2018 2-3. The overnight will originate in BY HIEL LINDQUIST Peterborough, NH. The Bike Overnight Join us to learn about touring by bicycle is free but each rider is responsible for and get started on your own Adventure their own campsite fees and food. by Bike. The AMC NH Chapter Bike Commit- tee is offering a Bike Touring Workshop which will cover trip planning, equip- ment, how to pack, and day-to-day To register or for details send an email to [email protected] life on the road. The workshop is free Bike Touring Workshop: and open to the public. Registration is required. Following the workshop an intro- MAY 9, 2018 7:00-8:45 PM ductory Bike Overnight is being offered so the participant can gain experience and apply what they learned. The Bike Bow Public Library, Overnight is offered the weekend of June 509 South St., Bow, NH
4 SheJumps Cardigan Mountain - March 17, 2018 We began our day in the After lunch in the lodge, ascending the Kimball Trail. BY MARGARET BRUMSTED cozy Cardigan library with we turned our attention to the The afternoon conditions were On Saturday, March 17th, introductions and the agenda large map of Cardigan and to stellar, soft powdery snow on 13 enthusiastic women and one for the day. Jaimee answered planning out the afternoon the Alexandria and Kimball lonely male (I really mean one questions about SheJumps and excursion. We offered two ski trails. There were big smiles awesome male) gathered for a we immediately transitioned options and arranged our tribe at the end of the trail when day of skiing and learning at into backcountry skiing. Topics into two groups. One group, led both groups arrived back at the Cardigan Lodge. AMC-NH included backcountry ethics, by Jillian and Matt, decided to lodge. All agreed the day was ski leader Casy Calver led the safety issues, clothing, and a ascend the Alexandria Ski Trail an enormous success, with a group and was joined by pri- discussion of what you should and ski down the Alexandria to good mix of on and off snow mary co-leader and trip mentee carry in your pack. the Kimball Trail. After study- instruction and the opportunity Margaret Brumsted, co-leaders Next, we geared up, skins ing the map, group number to spend the day with so many Matt Schraut and Jillian Willard on, packs shouldered and two, led by Casy and Margaret, like-minded women!! and New Hampshire SheJumps headed to the Dukes practice set their sights on climbing and representative Jaimee Rondeau. slope, where some tactics for The event was a combined efficient skinning was discussed. effort between AMC-NH Ski- Up was the easy part, the down ers and SheJumps, which is a part; not so easy, as the Dukes national organization dedicated revealed itself to be a sun kissed to increasing the participation ice crusted disaster area! Never- of women and girls in outdoor theless, our team was game and activities. The objective was learned some very useful strate- to help participants learn the gies for descending a trail in less skills and safety measures to than ideal (meaning the usual transition from resort skiing to here in New England) condi- Enthusiastic Group at SheJumps Caridigan Outing. backcountry skiing. tions. Photo credit: Jaimee Rondeau. Mountain Leadership School – Learn to Lead management, trip planning, BY SUSANNAH HATCH and map & compass. Mountain Leadership School We’re excited to offer three is the AMC's most compre- formats this year: standard, hensive outdoor leadership advanced, and Women’s only. development program. MLS All courses are based out of uses a learn-by-doing approach the AMC Highland Center, to teach the interpersonal and and are 5 days with 4 days in technical skills needed to lead the backcountry. June 2018 and stay safe in the backcoun- sessions enrolling now. More try. Instructors are experienced information: www.outdoors. outdoor leaders who keep the org/mls content relevant to today’s To register, call AMC Reser- challenges. The program is ap- vations at (603) 466-2727. plicable whether you hike solo, Scholarships are available for with friends, or lead trips. Top- Chapter members! E-mail ics include: leadership styles, [email protected] for an group dynamics, accident scene application. MLS Participants on Bondcliff. Teen Wilderness Adventure & Advocacy Program ness Society, AMC is excited The program will combine about our public lands and BY SUSANNAH HATCH to launch a new Teen Wilder- wilderness backpacking in the developing advocacy skills. The Get out in the wilderness – ness Adventure and Advocacy White Mountains and a canoe advocacy training will culmi- then learn how to protect it! Program. The program will take adventure in New Hampshire’s nate with a visit to Beacon Hill In partnership with The Wilder- place July 15 - July 28, 2018. Lakes Region with learning in Boston.
5 Upcoming Events There are many events scheduled for the coming months. See the Chapter’s website http://amc-nh.org( ) for more information. Most of the events can accommodate limited numbers of participants. So, register quickly if you are interested. Some of the programs are already filled to capacity. Date Description Leader(s) BIKING 5/09/18 Bicycle Touring Workshop Hiel Linquist 5/16/18 Seacoast Bike Ride Herb Kingsbury 5/19/18 General Bicycle Maintenance Workshop Hiel Linquist 6/02/18 Bike Overnight Hiel Linquist 6/12/18 Beginner Ride to Clough State Park Denise Carter 6/19/18 15 Mile Evening Ride, Contoocook to Warner Denise Carter HIKING 5/02/18 Mt. Agamenticus hike Herb Kingsbury 5/06/18 Haunted Hike Series: Madame Sherri’s Forest/Mt Wantiastiquet Jamie Gillon & Sam Jamke Heather Layton, Terri Wilson, 5/12/18 Family Lonesome Lake Hut Hike/Overnight - Mother’s Day Weekend Debbie Marcus, & Lora Claus 5/12/18 Mt. Tremont 3371’ (52 WAV) Cathryn MacDonald & Lu Ann Laquerre 5/12/18 The Horn, The Bulge & Mt. Cabot Dirgny Perdigon & Darrell Hamilton 5/19/18 North and South Kinsman Katharine Vaughan & Darrell Hamilton 5/19/18 Mt. Mondadnock 3165’ Cathryn MacDonald & Patty Anderson 5/19/18 Shelburne Moriah Mountain Dirgny Perdigon & Lu Ann Laquerre 5/23/18 20’s, 30’s & Young at Heart Wednesday Night Hike: Oak Hill Jamie Gillon 5/26/18 Smart Mountain Dirgny Perdigon & Terri Wilson 6/02/18 Back Country Navigation with Garmin GPS Handhelds Beth Zimmer & L: Larry Yetter 6/02/18 Mt. Garfield Veronique Roy & Wanda Rice 6/08/18 Inter Chapter Backpack Trip-Mount Greylock State Reservation Dirgny Perdigon & Leslie Carlson 6/09/18 NH Chapter Zealand Falls Hut Night Mark Heslin 6/13/18 20’s, 30’s, & Young at Heart Wednesday Night Hike: Stratham Hill Chris Higgins 6/16/18 Mt. Jefferson Leon Tokatlian 6/21/18 3 Day Trip to Baxter State Park Brian Tausendfreund 6/29/18 Backpacking in the Pemigewasset Wilderness - the Art and Joy! Beth Zimmer & Larry Yetter 6/30/18 NH Family Group Hut Trip: Lakes of the Clouds Wanda Rice & Terri Wilson 7/07/18 Back Country Navigation with Gaia GPS app for Smartphones Beth Zimmer, & Philip Werner 7/07/18 Mt. Jefferson 5716’ Cathryn MacDonald & Rick Desmarais 7/08/18 Haunted Hike Series: Bridal Veil Falls Jamie Gillon & Ann Hudnall 7/11/18 20’S, 30’S & Young at Heart Wednesday Night Hike: Mt Rowe Jamie Gillon & Kara LaSalle 7/14/18 52nd Annual Presidential Range Hike John McHugh 7/21/18 Mt. Chocorua Kathy Ellis & Kara LaSalle 7/21/18 Franconia Ridge Loop; Little Haystack, Lincoln and Lafayette Cathryn MacDonald & Katharine Vaughan 7/21/18 South and North Kinsman Veronique Roy & Larry Yetter 7/25/18 20’s, 30’s & Young at Heart Wednesday Night Hike: Blue Job Chris Higgins 7/29/18 Bushwhack the Six Pack (Trail-less Peaks of NEHH) in Maine Larry Yetter PADDLING 5/04/18 Bogs River Lows lake Adirondacks ( 25 -30 miles) Joseph O’Neil 5/05/18 Introduction to White Water Paddling Paul Berry 5/12/18 Pemigewasset Bristol section Joseph O’Neil 5/25/18 East Branch Penobscot River Joseph O’Neil 6/09/18 Pemi Thornton to Campton Joseph O’Neil 7/03/18 Kayak Rolling Individual Tutoring Bill Voss 7/04/18 Le Verendrye Circuit 34 Joseph O’Neil 7/06/18 Intro/intermediate Sea Kayaking at Knubble Bay Robin Temple Diamond & Roscoe Diamond 7/10/18 Kayak Rolling Individual Tutoring – CONTINUATION Bill Voss 7/14/18 Lower Winni Low water Joseph O’Neil 7/17/18 Kayak Rolling Individual Tutoring – CONTINUATION Bill Voss 7/24/18 Kayak Rolling Individual Tutoring – CONTINUATION Bill Voss 7/31/18 Kayak Rolling Individual Tutoring – CONTINUATION Bill Voss
6 On the Trail: Rocks and Hard Places! stairs and rock waterbars. Enjoy BY RICHIE HOLSTEIN and learn! Editor’s Note: How often have you been hiking and, coming [An occasional column from to a steep section of the trail, the AMC-NH Trails Commit- been grateful to find carefully tee] constructed rock stairs to ease Trail workers primarily use your ascent. It is so much rocks in two situations, rock better than the scramble or steps and rock water bars. In mud slough that you otherwise both cases the structure’s dura- would have to endure. I for one bility offsets the construction have wondered at the tech- difficulty. nique and effort that went into Placing even a single rock constructing these stairs. In this involves technical skill as well short article, Richie Holstein of as sweat. What purpose will it the Trails Committee provides serve? Where is it to go? What an insight into the approach other materials will need to they take in constructing the be around it? Where is there a rock suitably sized and shaped? How can one move the rock safely with minimal visual and envi- ronmental impact? A rock step must be abso- Rock Waterbar. lutely steady and provide Provided by: Alex DeLucia good footing. Rocks will on dirt, kept to the true path. should overlap slightly the one be bigger and heavier than Often that involves placing just below it. That can prevent one can lift by hand — smaller and unappealing rocks water from working its way often hundreds of pounds. called riprap, along the sides of between the rocks yet allow a That makes it less likely the trail. The rise of the step smooth flow across them. Like they will be dislodged by and the distance to the next step any other structure to control water, either flowing or should allow comfortable walk- water, they need periodic clean- frost heaves. A reasonably ing for most adults. ing to remove debris and silt. broad flat surface, not too Rock water bars need to be The next time you see a series smooth, works for the top effective but not obtrusive. It of rock steps or a rock water of a step. may be easy for a hiker to step bar consider the thought and Creating a staircase adds over one, but bikers and skiers planning and work that went complexity beyond plac- will have a hard time crossing a into them! ing multiple individuals. mini-mountain in the middle of Would you like to learn more Rocks need to be fitted a trail! Rocks should be placed about rock work and keeping in sequence, bottom to with a minimal height above the our trails in great shape? Get in Rock Staircase. top, and hikers, who often trail, but with several inches vis- touch with us via trailsnh@amc- Provided by: Bernadette Cassidy. think footing will be better ible facing uphill. Ideally each nh.org to learn what’s involved. AMC NH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chapter Chair...... [email protected] Mountaineering...... [email protected] Web Committee...... [email protected] Frank Miller Kathy Upton, Ben Green & Toby Burgess Paul Berry, Max McClaskie Vice Chair...... [email protected] Newsletter...... [email protected] Young Members...... [email protected] Rick Silverberg Robert S. McLaughlin, Editor Jamie Gillon Treasurer...... [email protected] Jessica Clifford, Design & Layout Past Chapter Chair...... [email protected] Jennifer Rheaume Paddling...... [email protected] Bill Warren Secretary...... [email protected] Mike Hocevar, Robin Diamond Regional Dir. NH/ME...... [email protected] Wanda Rice Programs...... [email protected] John Mullens Biking...... [email protected] Lu Ann Laquerre, Teri Wilson, Debbie Marcus AMC NH Chapter...... website: www.amc-nh.org Hiel Lindquist Skiing...... [email protected] Conservation & [email protected] Paul Pinkham, Valerio Viti Address changes and membership renewals: Paul Hopkins Trails...... [email protected] AMC Member Services Excursions...... [email protected] Richie Holstein, Bill Foster 5 Joy Street, Boston MA 02108 Beth Zimmer, Larry Yetter Communications...... [email protected] 617-523-0636 or Membership...... [email protected] Kathy Ellis, Chris Vaughan www.outdoors.org/membercenter Jamie Gillon
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2018 Fall Gathering- October 12-14, 2018 Camp Woodstock, Woodstock, CT, Hosted by the Connecticut Chapter A live band performance will BY SUSANNAH HATCH round out the day on Saturday. Be A Kid Again… Come Come and enjoy this beautiful, to Fall Gathering in northeast autumn getaway. You’ll be glad Connecticut for a weekend of you did! fun, friendship, and adventure. On the shores of Black Pond, Register at Camp Woodstock offers heated cabins, unheated yurts, and a outdoors.org/fallgathering campsite with parking close Registration opens by. The surrounding hills and dales offer the perfect setting for July 1st! numerous hiking, biking and paddling activities led by expe- rienced local leaders. At camp, there will be informative talks and activities for all, including archery, arts and crafts, a rock climbing wall, etc. Tours of nearby wineries, antique shops and historic landmarks are leisurely daytime alternatives. Autumn Paddling in Connecticutt Photo credit: Steve Gartska. 8