Profile on David Blohm: 50-year AMC Member 2 Avalanche hazard awareness class 3 41st Winter Hiking, Skiing & Leadership Workshop 3 Learn Winter Fun at Concord Library 4 Winter: A good time to get outdoors 2015 Spring White Water School 4 with AMC NH! Hedgehog Mountain There’s lots to do outside. Among our activities: hike via UNH Trail 4 Mount Jefferson hike via Jewell Trail 4 January 14, 2015 instinct and hone it on how to safely travel off the Light backcountry skiing class beaten path through the woods and yet satisfy your 49th Annual Presidential curiosity. They’ll also talk about gear: skis, bind- Range Hike 4 By Valerio Viti ings, poles, boots, and what to bring along in your Notes from the Chair 6 Ever wondered what that trail you’ve hiked backpack. Confessions of a Winter so many times in the summer looks like with 10 Classes begin on January 14 and continue ev- Hiking Animal 6 inches of snow on the ground? Or what it would ery Wednesday at Storrs Hill from 6:30-7:45 p.m. New ‘Mountain Passages’ feel like to ski through those beautiful open woods The final day of class will be on Saturday, February Graphic Editor 6 by the brook, but you have been hesitant to ven- 14, 2015 from 9 a.m.-noon. The cost is $100 for ture off the beaten path because you have an acute series. Contact Instructor Valerio Viti at valerio. Come to August Camp [email protected] for more information or visit 2015 in Oregon’s Central sense of self-preservation? If so, you are the perfect Cascade Mountains 7 candidate for this class. amcnh.org for listings of alpine and Nordic ski AMC skiing instructors will take your survival trips and programs offered by AMC NH’s Chapter. Dress smart for Winter, to page 2 winter biking 7 A Few Questions for…Nancy Eichhorn the new Old Man of the Mountain. It was a stel- our mission By MICHELLE O’DONNELL lar above treeline day and I needed a long ramble- The Appalachian Mountain Club is On May 3, 2003 New Hamp- -my way to jettison stress. I ascended Edmund’s the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation Path to the summit of Mount and conservation organization, and shire’s famed Old Man of the promotes the protection, enjoyment, Mountain collapsed. Eisenhower then traversed the and understanding of the moun- More than a decade later, AMC Crawford Path tagging Franklin, tains, forests, waters and trails of the NH Chapter member Nancy Little Monroe, Monroe, on my Appalachian region. AMC has more Eichhorn was hiking in the way to —my than 100,000 members, 16,000 vol- Whites. favorite hike in the Whites. From unteers, 450 full-time and seasonal You’ll never guess who Eich- there I headed down Tucker- staff. The Chapter is horn, 53, —who earns her living man’s Cut Off to Davis Lawn and the second largest of the 12 Chapters freelance writing, editing, and joined connector trails to Lake of within the Club. mentoring—ran into. the Clouds hut. Tell us about the day you found It was a joyous outing, and Volume 41, number 1 Nancy, to page 5 January - February 2015 David Blohm: 50 years an AMC member and the love is still there New Hampshire’s David to keep with no expectation of Blohm of BlohmPhoto, was receiving the socks back. That among those honored at AMC event had a lasting impression New Hampshire’s annual meeting on me and as I spent more time on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at the in the mountains I had the Grappone Conference Center in opportunity to help others who Concord. The following remarks were as unprepared as I was that were made by Blohm, who was day. recognized for his 50 years as an All of this kindled my AMC member. interest in nature. My parents I was first introduced to picked up on this interest and the AMC in 1958 when, as sent me to a summer camp in an 8-year-old, my family and the Berkshires which had the I stayed at Pinkham Notch same rugged outdoor charac- and day-hiked to Tuckerman ter. I did lone survival hikes at Ravine. There was a magical feel the age of 10 and learned the about the place back then that benefit of the one match fire, stirred my interest in associating building lean-tos and I even with the AMC. I loved the smell dared to eat frog’s legs freshly of the place, the crazy way that caught and cooked. They were we were awakened every morn- probably closer to frog sushi. ing, the dining room with the As a camp counselor in my late sion had to participate in a litter experience. long tables and the ruggedness teens and early 20s I led groups rescue of an exhausted woman With my driver’s license of the people that we met there. of kids from 8 to 15 years old from Zealand Ridge down to in hand I was able to head out Over time, I also learned a little on a variety of hiking experi- Zealand Hut. That carry at the into the mountains on my own about slowing down to experi- ences. This is when I learned age of 15 was far more difficult with a friend. We carried packs ence nature. that the best strategy is to make than I could have imagined and, that were too heavy and we were From these early hiking the complaining child the leader once again, taught me to respect proud of it. We always carried a experiences I also learned of the of the hike. It worked almost the benefit of being prepared tent and spent the night camped way that people in the moun- every time. and in shape for the mountain out wherever the day ended. tains take care of one another. There was more hiking in Blohm, to page 5 On one hike with my father I The White Mountains with managed to get one of my feet my father including stays at Mountain Passages soaking wet. Of course, I didn’t Lakes of the Clouds, Greenleaf, Volume 41, No. 1 have a change of socks, but a Galehead, Zealand, Mizpah, January/February 2015 generous passerby quickly and Madison and Carter Notch. We Mountain Passages is published six times a at 5 Joy St. Boston, MA 02108; 800-372- graciously reached into his pack joined several hut-to-hut treks year by the New Hampshire Chapter of the 1758; outdoors.org/membercenter and pulled out a pair for me with the AMC and on one occa- Appalachian Mountain Club. Submissions. 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2 upcoming events January 10-11, 2015 Avalanche hazard awareness class lanche knowledge is constantly finding), careful travel habits, Smith, will however cover es- By Jed Eliades growing. To cover this increase, and human factors (group sentials like why the snow slides This winter the NH Chap- the national trend in avalanche interaction, risk management, and how weather creates, then ter avalanche class will be held education for level-one classes and psychology). This better changes, the snow structure. in a new venue at Crawford has increased from 2 to 3 days. prepares the winter traveler This is simple but important. Notch after 11 years running in Because the Ski Committee for safe adventures than would “The approach is to learn to Pinkham Notch. Tony Schmidt, wants to keep within the limits studying snow crystal meta- avoid avalanches in the first AMC NH Ski Committee of a two-day weekend, the need morphosis and heat transfer in place and not in locating vic- chairman and ski mountaineer- for improved efficiency in time the snowpack. Instructor Jed tims,’’ said Eliades. “All winter ing guru, feels this move will utilization overrides the luxury Eliades likens this to an opera- travelers who venture into steep improve class time utilization. of the traditional hike to Tuck- tor safely driving a car without terrain are urged to take an The class will forego the usual erman Ravine. understanding the thermody- avalanche course this winter.’’ hike to Tuckerman Ravine in Safe travel in avalanche namics of internal combustion. This class is for adults only and hopes of finding closer access terrain is the prime focus of Checking the oil, tire pressure costs $75 for AMC members to suitable snow and avalanche this clinic, not snow science or and knowing engine basics is and $80 for nonmembers. terrain. attempting to forecast insta- enough. Visit activities.outdoors.org/ In the field of avalanche bilities. Instructors will stress The course, which will also search/index.cfm/action/details/ study, the body of useful ava- terrain management (route- be taught by instructor Thor id/79216 for more information. January 30-February 1, 2015 or February 27-March 1, 2015 41st Winter Hiking, Skiing & Leadership Workshop winter backcountry travel and safety. By RICK SILVERBERG The weekends will be filled with instruc- Cold weather doesn’t mean you have tion, field exercises, lectures and group to hang up your backpack until spring. discussions. Your time will be divided Learn how to go out and explore the between your individual class and ac- New Hampshire wilds safely and with tivities for the entire workshop. When confidence at AMC New Hampshire’s you’re not learning, there is plenty of 41st Annual Winter Hiking, Skiing & great food to fuel you back up! Leadership Workshop at Cardigan Lodge The workshops will begin promptly in Alexandria. at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening and end There will be two sessions: Friday, Sunday afternoon at approximately 4 January 30 to Sunday, February 1 and p.m. (Super Bowl kickoff is Sunday, Friday, February 27 to Sunday, March February 1 at 6:30 p.m. ET). The cost 1. (And don’t worry. You’ll be home in is $150 for AMC members and $170 plenty of time for Super Bowl XLIX’s for nonmembers and includes lodging, kickoff on Sunday, February 1.) meals, materials and instruction. Both workshops will offer the same Not sure which class is right for curriculum, except as noted later in this you or need more information? Contact article. These training workshops are Winter Workshop Director Rick Silver- designed to teach you what you need to berg at (603) 225-5921 from 7-10:30 know for safe travel in the winter moun- p.m. tains, what to wear, what to take, how to Go to our online application at use it, how to get there, how to get back, AMC_registration.ccntr.org to sign up. and how to plan for the unplanned. All If this is your first time using our online sections include extensive time outdoors. registration form, you must first create You must be 18 years or older to attend. an account. Otherwise, login with your password. A variety of instructional groups are offered that cover most every aspect of Snow. Jessica Clifford ©

3 upcoming events January 14, 2015 April 11-12, 2015 Learn Winter Fun at 2015 Spring White Concord Library Water School comfortable and having fun Learn about Winter spots, and how to use that By Paul Berry Fun in and near Concord on new equipment you might paddling tandem canoe, solo ca- Wednesday, January 14, 2015 have received for the holidays. 2015 Spring White Water noe or solo kayak. The School at 7 p.m. at the Concord Visit www.concord- School will be held Saturday, will take place in Henniker, and Public Library auditorium, 45 publiclibrary.net or contact April 11 and Sunday, April 12, on several area rivers selected Green Street, Concord. The AMC NH’s Paul Berry at 2015 with an optional gear talk/ according to appropriate river program is free and open to (603) 603 423 1192 or kayak wet exit practice in March levels and difficulty. all. No registration is required. paulberryamctrip(at)aol. in the Nashua area. The cost is $100 for active You’ll learn of the easy com for more information. The Spring White Water AMC leaders, $125 for AMC and affordable locations of This event is co-sponsored by School provides Class II white- members, and $160 non-mem- nearby snow-shoeing, cross AMC NH Programs and the water instruction for flatwater bers. country skiing and hiking Concord Library. and quickwater paddlers. The Visit wwschool(at)nhamc- school teaches you the skills and paddlers.org or call Paul Berry proper preparation to paddle at (603) 423-1192 to register or Class II whitewater and gives for more information. February 1, 2015 you the practice so that you are Paul Berry is co-chair of AMC NH’s Paddling Committee. Hedgehog Mountain via UNH Trail Hikers and snowshoers have much winter experience, will do a 4.8-mile loop with that’s okay. AMC NH Trip only 1350’ elevation gain Leaders are happy to offer on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 at advice on gear. The difficulty Hedgehog Mountain via the level is considered moderate. University of New Hampshire Call Leader Wanda Trail. There are great views Rice at (603) 432-7840 for modest effort. Appropri- (before 9 p.m.) or email her ate winter gear is required at wandarice(at)comcast. and should include insulated net or Co-Leader Ellen winter boots (not your regular Ruggles at (603) 486-8989 July 11-19, 2015 hiking boots!!), snowshoes, (before 9 p.m.) or email ellen. microspikes, wind/rain proof ruggles(at)unh.edu for more outer layers and wicking information or to register. 49th Annual clothing layers. If you don’t Registration is required. Hike The 49th Annual options each day. There will be March 7, 2015 Presidential Range Hike will four AMC New Hampshire be held Saturday, July 11 Chapter leaders and a maxi- Mount Jefferson via to Sunday, July 19, 2015. mum of 21 hikers. The cost is Described as “a strenuous and $880 for AMC members and Jewell Trail wonderful group hike,’’ PRH $925 for non-members. includes 15,000 feet elevation Visit the PRH website Experienced winter hikers winter hikers only. Call Trip gain, about 50 miles, 8 nights at amcnhprh.org or contact will climb to Mount Jefferson Leader Leon Tokatlian at (603) lodging and meals at AMC co-Leader John McHugh at via Jewell Trail on Saturday, 635-2609 (between 7-9 p.m.) huts, gratuities, trail snacks ljmchugh(at)comcast.net or March 7, 2015. The route is a or email LTOCKAT(at)aol. and in-hike transportation. (603) 382-6685 for more 10.5 mile loop at a moderate com for more information or to The daily hikes are 5-10 miles information. pace. Full winter gear is required register. Registration is required. a day with a variety of hiking and this trip is for experienced 4 Nancy, from page 1 as I burned off the intensity for years and years now, and I Anything I’ve ever faced in my Strayed. fueling my pace, I eased into a had never noticed him before. I life has been easier than getting Best part about hiking. The meditative walk and absorbed laughed and thought to myself: a PhD! freedom of movement and the the vastness of the Presidential The Old Man didn’t slide off If you’re not hiking, you’re awe of nature. Mountain Range—so totally the mountainside in Franconia probably…Working If you could hike with one different from the Sierra Nevada Notch and land in a jumbled Five words that describe you person, living or dead, it would where I grew up. The spring pile of rock. Nope, he simply on the trail. Spunky, joyous, be…John Muir. I’d love to flowers were in bloom: dia- strapped on his hiking boots and resilient, persistent, geeky . explore the vastness of the un- pensia, alpine azalea, Lapland headed over to Craw- known with this natural- rosebay, wild mountain laurel. ford Notch to appreciate ist/author to gain insight I often hear Julie Andrews sing- a change of view. into the wilderness and ing, “The hills are alive with the When did you start how to capture its essence sound of music,” while rambling hiking? My father did on the page. between Monroe and Eisenhow- his best to induct our Have you ever danced er, and this day was no differ- family into the joys of on a trail? Yes! It was a ent. The expansive perspective the great outdoors. The winter hike with a Meet of peaks, the 360-degree view first official hike I recall Up group. We were stalled of trails I’d explored and those was in Sequoia National at the Lake the of Clouds awaiting my traverse, it filled Park. I think I was 7 hut due to two hikers’ my soul with a sense of freedom years old. We were to- cold feet issues. We were that’s hard to come by in my tally unprepared. A mas- freezing so my hiking day-to-day life. sive thunderstorm sent buddy and I, wearing I paused for a final glimpse us scurrying into a dark, crampons no less, started of all that surrounded me before damp cave until another doing a variation of the heading down Edmunds and family came along with jitterbug and the lindy there he was—the infamous Old flashlights and some hop. We had a blast. Man. He was checking out one trail savvy. Despite of my favorite views, too! I can’t What would you advise the small details, I was even begin to count the num- someone who has never hooked by the beauty ber of times I’ve done this trek, hiked before? Start slow of it all. and low, build your skill Hardest hike? Dunder- and get the right gear. berg Peak in California. New Old Man. Nancy Eichhorn © And remember that hik- Noted as the highest point Favorite healthy food? Broccoli. ing isn’t about ticking off a sum- (12,379 feet) in the Humbolt- Favorite “bad” food? mit noted on some list. It’s about Toiyabe National Forest, this Chocolate. having fun being outdoors. mass of rock is as formidable as Favorite hike snack? Broccoli. Complete this sentence. If I it appears. I have yet to claim weren’t a ___, I’d be a ___...If Last book you liked. This this peak. I didn’t need a self-sustaining in- sounds rather cliché—I’m sure come, I’d walk the world’s trails Was this hike harder or easier I’m not alone: Wild by Cheryl than getting your PhD? Easier. and write about my adventures.

Blohm Story, from 2 equipment. boots. She was appreciative, but Sometimes in September Kindled by my early AMC it was not quite as romantic as we awoke surprised that snow experiences I have hiked exten- she expected. had fallen on the tent and sively in the Sierra and the can- As I got older and busier debated who would get out of yons of southeastern Utah. And and even moved out of the their sleeping bag and into the just to make my pack heavier area for a while, it hasn’t always morning air first. I was usually and to share my experiences been possible to spend time in second. We often hitch-hiked with others, photography of the the mountains as I did, espe- from one trailhead to another outdoors has become a passion cially with my knee, which was without fear, to get better trail for me. recently replaced. But, I have access. My family and children continued my tie to AMC. We also never worried crave the outdoors just as I did. It is a way of maintaining about dropping our packs at a My wife always tells the story of my connection to the White trail junction so that we could how the first birthday present Mountains and the experiences hike to a summit and return. I bought her, before we were of my youth, and it is a constant No one ever bothered our married, was a pair of hiking reminder of the stuff that I love. 5 how to safely explore our rivers Notes from the Chair and mountains under the guid- NH, a nonprofit organization ance of other volunteers, and are By Wayne Goertel with a mission to promote the strongly committed to passing It’s now officially recog- tradition of service in New this tradition of responsible out- nized: we have spirit! The AMC Hampshire. It is exciting for door recreation and conservation New Hampshire Chapter was our Chapter to be acknowl- advocacy to others. recently awarded a Volunteer edged for its volunteer service to NH Chapter volunteers, thank Champion Award at the 2014 the state. you for your service! Spirit of New Hampshire Awards Ceremony. This event As you know, the volun- In other news, there is was organized by Volunteer teers of the New Hampshire plenty of winter outdoor fun Chapter organize and lead to be found. A quick look at events which promote outdoor NH Chapter activities at http:// recreation and conservation amc-nh.org/calendar/activities. throughout New Hampshire. php, or via http://outdoors.org, In the past year, our well-trained displays an impressive quantity and dedicated volunteer leaders are open to club members and and variety of activities and edu- offered over 400 trips, including nonmembers alike, and draw cational opportunities for winter nature walks, programs, hikes thousands of participants from hiking, skiing, and climbing. I in our state’s hills and moun- New Hampshire as well as other hope you’ll check them out. tains, kayaking and canoeing, states. bicycling, skiing, and climbing. See you outdoors! Our Chapter helps to maintain The NH Chapter’s volun- —Wayne the rivers and trails we utilize, teer leaders personally con- offers top-notch training events tribute their time, energy, and Wayne Goertel is AMC NH for beginner and advanced expertise to share these oppor- Chapter Chair. activities, and promotes conser- tunities with others. Many of vation advocacy. These events our leaders themselves learned Confessions of a Jessica Clifford joins Winter Hiking Animal ‘Mountain Passages’ of their warm bed, the hiking By Denise Spoor animal is getting up at 4:30 a.m. staff as a designer I’d like to introduce you to to go outside and “play’’ even Jessica Clifford (below, many wonderful issues and a different breed of hiker, affec- though it’s 10 degrees below left) is Mountain Passages’ new contributions to Mountain tionately referred to as the hik- zero out there. With a 25-30 graphic designer, replacing Passages. ing animal. Oh, they will deny pound pre-packed backpack Susan Englert, right, who that they belong to an exclusive sitting at the ready by the door, stepped down after three years species of human being, but the hiking animal boils some as graphic designer. Jessica is a trust me, they are uniquely dif- water, adds a bit of flavor and graphic designer at Spectrum ferent. I should know. I became sugar to it before pouring it in Manchester, and likes to one of them. into a Nalgene bottle which will draw, paint and most of all I will pause here to issue a be nestled into a carrier so it be outdoors! Welcome Jessica disclaimer about my reference doesn’t freeze solid. and thank you Susan for your to the hiking animals. This is, in Everything gets thrown fact, a term of endearment for into the car in a frenzy because, some of my best friends and my well it’s c-o-l-d out there! A husband without whose help hearty, but hasty breakfast is and support I would not have consumed in the car on the been able to become a hiking way to the trailhead so as not animal. to waste a moment of daylight. Let me give you a visual on There is precious little daylight what constitutes a hiking animal in the winter months, so the and what traits they exhibit. hiking animal uses it wisely and While most sane people are learns to multi-task. There you snuggled beneath the blankets have it, the hiking Hiking Animal, to page 7 6 Hiking Animal, from page 6 the winter season. animal in all its glory. Sometime during the first week Come to August Camp When I first approached the of official winter as I scratched idea of hiking the 4000 footers and clawed my way up the 2015 in Oregon’s Central in winter, I figured I should have a Plan. You Cascade Mountains know, sensible things like Areas. waiting until the latter By Ruth (“Sam’’) Jamke This full service tent part of winter to do the Studded with volca- village accommodates 64 hikes that had water nic peaks, mountain lakes, crossings so the water wildflower meadows, old would be frozen solid. lava flows and miles of hik- Other things I consid- ing trails, Oregon’s Central ered were doing the Cascades is the place to be shorter hikes during the for August Camp, which runs early part of the winter July 18-August 15, 2015. when there is very little Base camp is near Santiam daylight and saving the Pass (elevation 4,800’) where longer hikes for the end the Pacific Crest Trail traverses of winter so I would have Route 20. Major hiking des- more time to get back to tinations are in the Deschutes my car before dark. and Willamette National After all this reasoning, Forests and the Three Sisters, campers each week and offers I compiled a Master Plan, com- ledges of Mount Whiteface, Mount Washington and multiple hikes each day for all plete with a chronological list to only to realize that the Mount Jefferson Wilderness levels of ability. conquer the 4000 footers during Hiking Animal to page 8 August Camp, to page 8 Dress smart for winter biking need to ride through the cold your winter hiking boots By Doria Harris weather. with chemical toe warmers As I was biking along my The same layers you use and you can bike for hours local back roads on a 29-degree for these other winter sports comfortably. November day I appreciated can serve you well for biking. • For the hands, lobster claw the first skim of ice on the Hands, feet and face are the gloves work great. Light- pond and what the newly bare most vulnerable to cold but weight wind block mittens woods revealed. I also appreci- there are simple solutions: over wool gloves work as ated the gear that let me get • A wool hat under your bike well. Throw in chemical out in the cold and enjoy it. helmet and a rain/wind cover hand warmers if necessary. If you live in New over the helmet will keep the • A neck gaiter or a smudge safe, don’t let a little cold stop England, have a bike and head warm. Don’t have a hel- of Vaseline over the nose and your riding. Get out there and enjoy hiking, snowshoeing or met cover? Use a shower cap. cheeks will prevent them from enjoy what the road offers. running in winter, then you • For the feet, you can spend freezing in all but the coldest Doria Harris is co-chair of probably have all the gear you the dollars for insulated bike weather. boots or shoe covers or just use As long as the road surface is AMC NH’s Bike Committee.

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Hiking Animal, from page 7 August Camp, from page 7 neighboring trail to Mount all, it is exhausting to try to go point, what makes the hik- Delicious home-cooked Passaconaway was buried under in a small group to break out a ing animals do this? What are meals and trail lunches are two feet of unbroken snow, I Nor’easter. they running from? In reality, provided, plus great camara- was still undaunted and deter- One of the most important it is not what we are running derie and nightly campfires mined…and ignorant. rules I learned was when to turn from as much as it is what we make for a memorable experi- During the second week of win- around and go back to my car if are running to…a little-used ence. Round trip transporta- ter I became increasingly aware conditions warranted. Let’s face season of adrenalin and accom- tion between Camp and the that there was NO Plan! plishment that is uniquely Portland International Airport The truth about winter hik- ours. No matter what else I (PDX) and to and from daily ing was that I had to let the accomplish, the memories activities is provided. weather and circumstances of my winter--hiking the Plan your one- or two- rule my decisions. 4000 footers with the hiking week adventure now and be Water crossings don’t animals--are ingrained in me part of one of the AMC’s freeze on demand and snow- forever. My advice: if you oldest traditions. Visit august- storms can leave a hiking want to hike the 4000 footers camp.org for the application trail impassable for days. I in winter, find a pack of ani- and camper information followed trip reports that fel- mals, get out there and create forms as well as detailed Au- low animals had posted stating it, after getting up at 4:30 in the your own winter memories! gust Camp information. that they had broken out a trail morning, driving for an hour Applications will be ac- on a day that I could not go to the trailhead and using half Denise Spoor is an AMC cepted after Jan 1, 2015. with them. I literally followed a tank of gas, I was committed! New Hampshire member and Questions about August Camp? Contact Sam Jamke at region- when she’s not making plans for in their footsteps soon after. The last thing I wanted to do [email protected] for Following big snowstorms when was turn around, but I knew herself, she’s helping plan trips more information. we could all hike together, the deep down it was the thing to as AMC’s Group Sales Account Ruth (“Sam”) Jamke is AMC’s hiking animals would form a do for safety’s sake. Manager, based at Pinkham Regional Director for New pack to break out a trail. After You might ask yourself at this Notch. Hampshire and .

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