Mountain Passages

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Presidential Range Hike: July 12-20, 2014 A Few Questions for... John McHugh regularly since hiking By Michelle O’Donnell Cannon Mountain in John McHugh has always enjoyed hiking 1970. and being outside. Good thing too, because this How long did it summer he’ll be co-leading the 48th Annual take you to move from Hike July 12-20. What would hiking to hiking the Zealand Falls make a history teacher—and AMC member since Presidential Range? Hut Night 2 1977--spend nine days of his summer vacation I started out bagging leading two dozen or so hikers 50-plus miles peaks and quickly hiked Great Vittles and (including 15,000 feet of elevation gain) through in the Presidential A Whole Lotta White Mountain National Forest’s Presidential Range. Finished my Learnin’ Going On 3 Range? first round of peaks in Glacier Travel and A few questions for John McHugh, whose 1975. Crevasse Rescue favorite indoor activity is model railroading… What is your favorite part of the Prez Workshops 4 When did you start hiking? I’ve been hiking Range? I enjoy the section from Mount Eisenhow- mchugh, to page 3 Paddlers Spring Whitewater School 4 Hiking Dinner Program: April 12, 2014 Ranger Ron Volunteers for the National Trekking Patagonia with Sam Jamke Park Service 5 The group eased into the outdoor experience B y Paul and Marie Berry And Speaking with a tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier while staying of Utah… 5 Join us for a wonderful evening with Ruth “Sam’’ in El Calafate, Argentina. They then traveled to El Jamke, Appalachian Mountain Club Adventure Travel Chaltén, Argentina, for three days of hiking in the Get Ready to Leader, as she takes us to Patagonia. area near Monte Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre before ‘Bike New Sam first went to Patagonia in 2008 to work on heading to Puerto Natales, Chile. There, they enjoyed Hampshire’ 6 building and repairing trails in Chile’s Torres del Paine a rest day before beginning a five-day, four-night backpack of the famed “W” route in Torres del Paine Sign Up for National Park with a California-based non-profit, the Presidential Conservation Volunteers International Program. She National Park. Staying in the Park’s refugios with Range Hike 7 resolved to return there to experience more hiking in all meals provided and hot showers available, they the region. experienced the breathtaking scenery and fierce winds In 2012, she realized that objective by leading an for which the area is famous. AMC Adventure Travel excursion to Argentine and A catamaran trip ended the backpack and the Chilean Patagonia. It was a spectacular hiking and trippers returned to Puerto Natales for a night and backpacking adventure that included trekking in Los then went on to Punta Arenas on the Straits of Magel- volume 40, number 2 Glaciares National Park in Argentina and Torres del lan, from where Ernest Shackleton launched the Paine. patagonia, to page 7 march–april 2014 upcoming events Join us on June 7, 2014 for Zealand Falls Hut Night An Easy-to-Hike Hut Start Your Weekend Early! making it the hut with the Hut Nights are one of our If you’d like to get a jump start greatest variety of green favorite NH Chapter traditions and on your weekend, we have reserved technologies. we look forward to an enjoyable the Highland Center’s Shapleigh How to Reserve evening at this easy-to-hike hut. We House for the evening of June 6th. Your Space have reserved a limited number of This is a great way to meet the trip 1. Call the AMC Reser- bunks at a special rate of $98.50 leaders and catch up with fellow vations Line at (603) per person. hikers over dinner. Space is limited 466-2727 (Mon-Sat, On the morning of June 7th and rates are $44 bed & breakfast 9 am to 5 pm). you are welcome to join us for a or $65 dinner, bed, and breakfast. 2. Tell them you are Photo by: Herb Swanson, Courtesy of AMC group hike to the hut. Upon arrival About Zealand Falls Hut: with NH Chapter and vegetarian requests. we will check in, select our bunks, June 7th Hut Night (Group 5. Reservations are first come, Zealand Falls Hut is perched and unpack our gear. Tripsters will Number 235935). first serve and deadline to at the edge of the Pemigewasset then be free to relax around the 3. Let them know if you’d also book is May 16th. Wilderness and borders the magical hut or take a hike to the summit of like to spend the night of 6. Questions? Call Karen Thur- Whitewall Brook, whose cascading Mount Zealand (4,260’ elev). June 6th at Shapleigh. ston (Hut Night Trip Leader) waters fill chutes and pools. In the evening, we will gather 4. You will be asked to provide at (603) 770-1980. The hut is most commonly for our famously fun wine and contact info, food allergy, cheese happy hour followed by a reached by the Zealand Trail, a hearty dinner prepared and served relatively short and easy hike of 2.8 by the Zealand Falls Hut Crew. miles and 650’ elevation gain with our mission After-dinner we’ll relax on the hardwoods, conifers, beaver ponds, and streams. It is not unusual to The Appalachian Mountain Club is the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation and Zealand “porch” or kick back in the conservation organization, and promotes the protection, enjoyment, and under- hut to swap trail stories with our spot a moose on the way to the hut! standing of the mountains, forests, waters and trails of the Appalachian region. fellow hikers. AMC has more than 100,000 members, 16,000 volunteers, 450 full-time and On the morning of June 8th, The hut was built in 1931 seasonal staff. The New Hampshire Chapter is the second largest of the 12 we’ll enjoy breakfast by the crew by a team led by Joe Dodge and Chapters within the Club. before saying goodbye and heading was an early adopter of alternative out for our hiking adventures. energy sources. A U.S. Department Zealand provides a great starting of Energy grant funded the installa- tion of a 1 kilowatt hydroelectric Mountain Passages point for some great hikes and your Volume 40, No. 2 options include a Bonds Traverse or system in 1980-1981. Solar and March-April 2014 wind power have since been added, a trip to Mount Hale. Mountain Passages is published six times a at 5 Joy St. Boston, MA 02108; 800-372- year by the New Hampshire Chapter of the 1758; outdoors.org/membercenter Appalachian Mountain Club. Advertise Here to Reach Submissions. 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2 Annual Spring School: April 25-April 27, 2014 Great Vittles and A Whole Lotta Learnin’ Going On weather, trip planning, nutrition, sleeping bag. shop Directors beforehand to see By Rick Silverberg emergencies in the mountain Backpacking: Beginner and which of the following works best The spring and summer environment. intermediate Classes. Instruction for you. Workshop Director Rick hiking seasons are just around the Map and Compass: Every- in backpacking equipment, camp Silverberg can be reached at (603) corner. Are you prepared? thing you always wanted to know site selection, route finding, map 225-5921 from 7-10:30 p.m. and Come join us at AMC but were afraid to ask. This ses- & compass, weather, trip plan- Workshop Director Bob Hum- NH’s Annual Spring School at sion will be a small group of eight ning, cooking, and emergencies. phrey can be reached at (603) Cardigan Lodge April 25 -27, participants and two instructors For those who want take their 456-3708 from 7-10 p.m. 2014 and see first-hand how we who will spend the weekend skills beyond day hiking. Plan to Annual Spring School at combine fun learning with good together reviewing and learning spend Friday and Saturday night Cardigan Lodge is for any adult food. the details of map and compass, outdoors and provide for your who wants to learn and have a This cluster of eekend-longw culminating in field exercises own backpacking equipment. great time! It begins at 7:30 p.m. workshops offers instruction in and off-trail navigating with the Leadership and Mountain Friday and ends Sunday at 4:30 safe mountain travel to hikers of compass on a bushwhack route. Skills: For those who have good p.m. Cost: $145 for AMC mem- all levels. Most every aspect of How to Stay out for the three-season hiking skills and bers and $165 for nonmembers three-season backcountry travel Night with Just You, a Daypack wish to enhance them to run trips and includes lodging, excellent is covered. The weekend is filled and Day Hiking Equipment of their own. Exercises in plan- meals, materials, and instruc- with instruction, field exercises, in an Emergency: This group ning, organizing, and conducting tion. Visit amc_registration.ccntr. lectures, and discussions. And of up to eight participants and trips with emphasis on leadership org for more information or to when you’re not learning, there two instructors will be housed in techniques and group dynamics. register online. Or send a business is plenty of great food to fuel Cardigan Lodge Friday night. Sat- Plus the basics of accident scene size, self- addressed stamped enve- you back up! Workshop offerings urday includes instruction on how management, medical consider- lope and your telephone number include: to make do, adapt, stay safe and ations, and off-trail navigation. to the Registrar: Larry Yetter 15 Mountain Hiking and survive the night in an emergency This course is also for those with Westgate Rd, Mont Vernon, NH Outdoor Safety: Beginner and with your day hike equipment potential and desire to become 03057. If you register by paper intermediate classes. Instruc- only. This group will spend the Trip Leaders for the AMC NH application include your check tion in general mountain safety, night out on Saturday in a simula- chapter. made out to AMC NH chapter. equipment, route finding, map tion of an emergency shelter they Not sure which class is right You must be 18 years or older to and compass, off trail navigation, learn to construct, without tent or for you? Just contact our Work- attend.

McHugh, from page 1 er to Lakes Hut the most. Great views and relatively good treadway. Brussels sprouts or cauliflower? Yech! What is the hardest part of the hike? The second day from Favorite “bad” food? One of the reasons I hike is to stop on Greenleaf Hut to Galehead Hut is the most strenuous. It is the the way home to consume grease and salt! second day of the hike so participants have not developed a hiking If you could have dinner with one person, living or dead, it rhythm yet, and the route is much harder than expected. There are would be…Being a history teacher, I’d like to dine with Abraham lots of ups and downs and the trail is rough. Lincoln. The easiest?The hike from Mizpah Hut to Lakes Hut. We Who was your favorite teacher? My junior year history teacher pull into Lakes by noon and have the option to hike up to Mount turned me on to history, and I have never looked back. Washington in the afternoon. What is it about the outdoors that the unconverted need to On average, how many participants are there? Up to a few know? The mountains are truly awe inspiring. One will never forget years ago the PRH was always full with 21 participants, but we have that first view from the top of a mountain. had less in the past few years. Last year we had 18 participants. What is it about the Presidential Range Hike that the un- How much training is required? Participants don’t necessar- converted need to know? For many, it is the trip of a lifetime where ily have to be experienced White Mountain hikers, but they need fond memories and friendships are formed. to be in “hiking shape.” The primary reason some participants have When you lead a hike and say, “Almost there,’’ are you dropped out over the years is that they were not in shape. almost there? Generally, yes. However, leaders have a bank of “lies” What’s the best way to train? Hiking elevation is the best and I believe that “Almost there” is Leader Lie #24 along with #15: training, but many participants live in flat areas like Florida and “It’s around the next bend.” have to make adaptations. Stair steppers, stadiums, etc. are good ways to strengthen leg muscles, and bike riding, running, etc. are good ways to build up cardiovascular endurance. T o sign up for the Presidential Range Hike—and you Your favorite hike snack? Snickers bar. know you want to—go to Page 7 for more information. Favorite healthy food? This is a weak area for me!

3 Mountaineering: April 2014 Paddling: April 2014 Glacier Travel and Paddlers Spring Crevasse Rescue Whitewater School School.) Cost: $100 for active Workshops B y Paul and Marie Berry AMC leaders, $125 for AMC is spent in the field learning By Jim Kent The Paddlers Spring White- members, and $160 for non- the skills needed to function water School provides Class members. Winter is finally here, but efficiently as a roped climbing II whitewater instruction for Email wwschool@nham- have you made your plans for team. These instructor led teams flatwater and quickwater pad- cpaddlers.org, call Paul Berry summer climbs on glaciated review and practice roping up, peaks? What about training for properly tying prussic loops, those trips? That’s where we can crampon and ice axe techniques, help! self and team belay, self and AMC’s New Hampshire team arrest. and learning to as- chapter is again offering two cend and descend as a team. For workshops in April to help you some participants, the rhythm prepare for such adventures. As of traveling smoothly as a team in prior years, we are honored to is an entirely new experience. have support and sponsorship Highly anticipated is the from Sterling Rope for these opportunity to learn and prac- workshops. tice self arrest, and our training The “Introduction to site at Gunstock Mountain Glacier Travel” Workshop is a provides the terrain necessary one-day program designed to for practicing these critical skills. dlers in kayaks, tandem canoes at (603) 423-1192 or go to our familiarize participants with We also discuss, demonstrate or solo canoes. website at www.nhamcpaddlers. the glaciated mountaineering and practice the rope handling You’ll learn the skills and org for more information or environment, and the training skills you will need to know for proper preparation to paddle for an application. to become a functioning mem- safe glacier travel. The Gun- Class II whitewater so that you ber of a roped team for glacier stock ski slopes provide the are comfortable and can have travel. The workshop will be perfect terrain for participants to fun paddling whitewater. You’ll held April 12, 2014 at Gunstock practice all these skills, and after also learn the basic skills of Recreation Area. spending all day on the slopes, river reading and maneuvering The morning starts with in- we recap the day as a group. through whitewater as well as structor introductions followed Our “Crevasse Rescue basic safety and rescue proce- by group sessions that cover the Workshop” on April 19-20 is dures. Instructors will review mountain environment, dressing an intense two-day, weekend and help you improve your for success, basic knots, and a program that builds on the basic paddling strokes, plus discussion about roped travel fundamentals covered in the how to perform a ferry, eddy and the mechanics of clipping one-day Glacier Travel Introduc- turn, peel out, and other river in. Safety is continually stressed, tion program. maneuvers so the fundamental climb- The workshop begins with Pool/information sessions ing equipment is thoroughly instructor introductions and will be held in Nashua. The re- reviewed, from the harness and team assignments, and a quick maining instruction takes place helmets, to the ropes and knots review of most of the topics in Henniker and at area rivers we use. covered in the group sessions selected according to appropri- Instructor-led group ses- in the introduction workshop. ate river levels and difficulty. sions include hands-on practice This approach allows our AMC NH Paddlers Spring for the knot-work, including returning participants to “warm Whitewater School will be working with prussic loops up” to the weekend program held April 26-27, 2014 with a which are provided. After the without being overwhelmed. mandatory pool/info session instructors demonstrate how to Each team is assigned two in- Saturday April 12, 2014 and divide a rope for various team structors, and with ropes, snow Saturday April 19, 2014. (You sizes (3 to 5 team members), pickets, and rescue pulleys in must attend either session in we break into small teams for hand, teams head for the slopes order to attend the two-day individualized team training. for a full day of training. Paddlers Spring Whitewater The emainderr of the day glacier, to page 6

4 features Ruined In Utah: Ranger Ron Volunteers for the National Park Service New Hampshire AMC mem- Natural Bridges is a small interact with visitors and answer ber Ron Janowitz spent last fall park in the southeast corner of their questions. volunteering for the National Park Utah. It is relatively unknown I worked four consecu- Service at Natural Bridges National and has far fewer visitors than its tive days and had three days off. Monument. Some of his observa- big Utah brothers like Zion and Taking advantage of my strategic tions and reflections follow: Bryce. The Park has three massive location, on my off days I hiked As I tended to my bucket list bridges at the bottoms of steep in Arches National Park, Can- prior to retiring, one item near canyons. Teddy Roosevelt declared yonlands, and many remote and the top was “volunteer with the it a Monument in 1908. Some rugged canyons on Bureau of National Park Service.” Using the visitors stay at the campground Land Management lands. I visited website Volunteer.gov I found a within the park and spend several countless ruins and rock art sites, listing for a Visitor Service Special- days viewing the bridges, hiking each unique in their own way. I ist at Natural Bridges. After several the trails, and visiting ruins and also spent two days visiting the email exchanges and a phone in- before the federal government ancient rock art sites. One can visit Hopi Reservation in northern terview, I was hired. I later learned shutdown. The Park was closed all the bridges on a full-day loop Arizona, which turned out to be that my outdoor leadership for ten days until the governor of hike. Most folks, however, drive one of the highlights of my entire experience with AMC gave me the Utah “loaned” the federal govern- the nine-mile loop road, walk a stay in the area. edge in getting the job. Overall, ment funds to reopen the parks few hundred feet to the lookout of Natural Bridges is 40 miles within the National Park Service in his state. During that 10-day each bridge and eagerly drive on to from the nearest town and grocery there are 25 applicants for every period I had a chance to explore the next park on their itinerary. store, and 120 miles from Moab volunteer job. I also learned there and learn about my park, which There are at least nine Ances- and Cortez, where one can find a are far more volunteers than paid turned out to be quite helpful. tral Puebloan employees. Once the park re-opened, I was ruins within After driving cross-country more knowledgeable about the the Park. Only and visiting family and friends trails, history and geology, and one appears along the way, I arrived at Natural able to convey that information to on the map Bridges on September 30, the day the park visitors. given to visi- tors. I had the opportunity Hiking: Sept. 20-28, 2014 to visit all the sites during my stay, some of And Speaking of Utah… which involved If you have not traveled Angel’s Landing and Observa- steep scrambles on slickrock. These real supermarket. The Park is off with the AMC’s Adventure tion Point as well as some lesser earliest Americans vacated their the grid. Electricity is provided Travel Program yet, you are known but equally beautiful dwellings about 750 years ago after by a large solar array with a diesel missing out on a lot of fun. hikes, particularly in the Es- an extended drought. They were generator backup. Volunteers must There are lots of wonderful and calante area. Our agenda also the ancestors of modern Hopi and provide their own housing at most extravagant places to explore, includes an education rich in other tribes. We were told not to parks. Because Natural Bridges and this year’s September trip is the history and geology of this reveal the location of the ruins, is so remote, the National Park one that everyone should expe- iconic American region. except for the one on the map. Service provides housing for its rience at least once in a lifetime. We invite you to visit On most days I spent the volunteers. I occupied a nice three- Our adventure, called http://snebulos.mit.edu/major- morning at the Visitor Center col- bedroom house that I shared with “Utah Canyons Sampler,’’ will excursions/trips/1433.pdf for lecting park entrance fees, talking one seasonal employee. be held Sept. 20-28, 2014 and more information. We look to visitors about the bridges and Although I was able to cross takes us to southern Utah to forward to hearing from you hiking trails, selling books and this item off my bucket list, I plan Zion National Park and Bryce and hope to see you in Utah! maps, and representing the Na- to volunteer at another National Canyon National Park, and tional Park Service. On many days Park in the future. the Grand Staircase Escalante Marianne Page (AMC New we had far more foreign visitors If you want to read more about National Monument. Hampshire Chapter) and Jan than U.S. citizens. In the after- Ron’s experience, you can visit his This trip includes famous Schnabel (AMC Connecticut noon, wearing my park uniform, blog at UtahRon.blogspot.com hikes such as The arrows,N Chapter), Your Utah Adventure I would hike the various trails, Travel Co-Leaders

5 glacier, from page 4 Get Ready to ‘Bike Part of Saturday is used to and the anchors required to reinforce what the participants support them. All team mem- New Hampshire’ “think they know.” We do this bers practice all the aspects of to develop a series of rides that will as a practical exercise by having the anchor building and hauling By Gene Harding enable bikers to “Ride Across New the participants demonstrate activities which includes the Even though we still have the Hampshire” from the Atlantic Ocean properly dividing the rope, clip- rescue of a fallen climber, typi- cold and snow with us, it is time to to Vermont. ping in and then the entire team cally one of the instructors. The start thinking about the coming bik- In order to accomplish these must check each other to ensure hauling systems we cover range ing season. New Hampshire-centric undertak- they are safely prepared to start from the simplest “heave-ho” to AMC NH’s Biking Committee ings, we will need to add more Bike Ride Leaders and volunteers to our climbing. All of these funda- complex mechanical advantage has selected the theme for the com- mentals are reviewed, as needed. using multiple pulleys and im- ing season: Bike New Hampshire. committee. We gladly welcome Bike We will be offering a wider Ride Leaders and volunteers from all Ascending the slope as a team provisation techniques. If there variety of bike rides to help us meet parts of New Hampshire, but we are re-establishes the rhythm needed is sufficient time, a dynamic your biking interests. We will begin especially interested in new leaders to move efficiently. Instruc- “un-scripted” rescue scenario in the northern and southwestern the season with some introduc- tors frequently establish a route is practiced by the team, and tory rides on rails trails and lightly areas of the state. Our first Bike Ride Leader train- using wands, something which anything can happen! At the end traveled roads at slower speeds and helps to simulate that real world of the day, everyone descends to shorter distances for families and ing will be Saturday May 3, 2014 people who are new to biking, have at 8:30 a.m. at Cardigan Lodge in experience. “base camp” for a group recap not ridden for some time or are not Alexandria. We introduce a running and review. used to riding in groups. Email Gene Harding at belay and the techniques used Introduction to Glacier We will follow these up with [email protected] for more info on Bike New Hampshire or Bike Ride for safely passing your clip-in Travel workshop will be held rides at faster paces and for longer knot across the belay anchor. April 12, 2014 at Gunstock distances on both roads and rail Leader or Biking Committee volun- trails with some overnight excur- teer opportunities. We also review self arrest to Recreation Area. Registration reinforce those skills. Repetition begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost: $25 sions for riders who want to combine Gene Harding is chair of of all these skills is designed to for AMC members and $30 for camping with biking. AMC NH’s Biking Committee. A second effort this season will be increase confidence and establish nonmembers. the foundation necessary for Glacier Travel & Crevasse safely building snow anchors, Rescue workshop will be held followed by crevasse rescue April 19-20, 2014 at Gunstock past events hauling systems. Our instructors Recreation Area. Registration review the most common snow begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost: $50 anchors, including improvi- for AMC members and $60 for sation techniques, and then nonmembers. demonstrate building several. Email Workshop Director Participants practice building Jim Kent at jimkent@comcast. their own and testing them. net for more information. The instructors explain and demonstrate the need for and Jim Kent is co-chair of AMC NH’s construction of hauling systems Mountaineering Committee.

December 27, 2014 – January 10, 2015 Adventure Travel Trip to Thailand! What on snow are these people doing? Culture, coral and cooking await you during an upcoming Why, preparing a nice Sunday breakfast, of course! Welcome to Adventure Travel Trip to Thailand, December 27, 2014-January AMC’s Beginner Backpacking at the Cardigan Winter Workshop held 10, 2015. Lots of cultural trekking and day hiking to Chiang Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2014. Participants from three different AMC chapters Mai, Bangkok, Similan Islands and Doi Inthanon national shared the common goal of learning skills and techniques for spending parks. Visit the unique hill tribe people, elephants, cultural sites, two nights camping in the outdoors in the beautiful New Hampshire cooking class and coral reef snorkeling. $2,950 + airfare, which woods. The instructors for this group were Bill Warren (NH Chapter is approximately $2,500. In country transportation, lodging, Vice Chair) and Janis Stokes, who taught the group the basics of winter fees, and most meals are included. Contact Jon Christensen at survival, snowshoeing, mountaineering, leadership, freezer bag cook- [email protected] or Andrea Deaton Christensen at andrea. ing and staying warm, along with having fun in a cold environment. A [email protected] or (267) 738-8048. warmer weather workshop will be held April 25-27. See story on Page 3.

6 Registration for ‘Trekking Patagonia’ with AMC’s Sam Jamke Saturday, April 12, 2014 Makris Lobster & Steak House • Route 106, Concord, NH 03301 • (603) 225-7665

5 p.m. Social Hour (cash bar and appetizers) Menu: Buffet dinner to include salad, Montreal steak tips, seafood 6 p.m. Dinner followed by the program Newburg, stuffed breast of chicken, mashed potatoes, egg noodles, $30 Members; $35 Non-members seasonal fresh vegetable, rolls/butter, desert brownie sundae, coffee, tea. (Go to http://amc-nh.org/store/index.php (Vegetarian plate available only upon advance request – see below) to order your ticket online.)

Name______Ph#______Email______$______Number of vegetarian meals requested ______Total enclosed $______Please send registration form and your check payable to AMC NH Chapter to: Directions from 93 North or South: Exit 15 East off Route Lu Ann Laquerre, 10 Sheffield St, Hudson, NH 03051 93 to route 393 East, Exit 3 off Route 393 to Left on Route 106 North All registrations must be received by March 31, 2014 (Sheep Davis Road) We are approximately 0.5 Miles on the right. For questions or additional information Directions From Route 4: Route 4 West to Concord, through Lu Ann Laquerre (603) 475-2481 traffic rotary, Right on 106 North (Sheep Davis Road) or email [email protected]

patagonia from page 1 Note to Self: rescue of his men stranded on the Directors. Sam has hiked the 115 famed but ill-fated voyage of the Northeast 4,000 footers and has Endurance. hiked all of the New England Hun- Sign Up for the Sam will share beautiful photos dred Highest summits in winter. of scenery and wildlife, along with She began leading AMC Adventure Presidential Range Hike some stories from the two trips, and Travel excursions in 2008 and There’s still time to sign up for the 48th Annual Presidential will be glad to answer any and all recent destinations besides Patago- Range Hike to be held July 12-20, 2014. questions about the area and the nia include Ireland, Scotland, the The hike includes more than 50 miles of scenic trails in logistics of running a trip to this far- Canadian Rockies, Death Valley White Mountain National Forest--many on the Appalachian away paradise. Sam will have just and Nevada, and New Zealand. Trail--and climbing at least a dozen 4,000+ footers including Mt. returned from her third trip to this This promises to be a won- Washington. Daily hikes range from 5 to 10 miles with a variety area in March of 2014, so there are derful evening of delicious food, of hiking options each day. There will be four highly experienced sure to be some tales from that trip interesting stories and congenial AMC-NH Chapter Leaders on hand and a maximum of 21 hik- as well. company. Reserve your seat early to ers, so register early. Sam has been a member of avoid disappointment! The $880 cost for members ($925 for non-members) AMC since 1983 and is a past chair (Clip and mail the form above with includes 8 nights of lodging and meals at AMC huts, gratuities, of the New Hampshire Chapter, a your payment, or if you don’t want trail snacks and in-hike transportation. A deposit $440 is required to slice and dice this lovely issue of hike leader for the New Hampshire ($25 nonrefundable). Visit the PRH website at http://www. Mountain Passages, go to http://amc-nh. Chapter and AMC’s August Camp, amcnhprh.org/ or contact Leader John McHugh at (603) 382- an information volunteer and a org/store/index.php and order your ticket online.) 6685 or [email protected] for more information. member of the Club’s Board of

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