Notes from the Chair – May/June 2008 

The new temporary committee for Walks and Short Hikes has started. The first event was an evening walk in Auburn on the first day of spring. On Saturday afternoon March 22 we had our 2nd trip, also a walk, in Auburn at the Audubon Center. We have more trips listed on our the AMC-NH Website. If there is interest and participation this committee will become permanent.  

Initially there are 23 hikes that can be run on hills and mountains including Mts. Sunapee and Kearsarge. We will also lead walks on trails or paths with flat to rolling terrain with elevation gain of 500 feet or less. 

This provides a lot of places to go anywhere in the state, but we need leaders. Currently, any NH Excursions leader or NH Mountaineering leader, as well as NH Paddling leaders that have significant hiking experience, can become a Walks and Short Hikes leader by taking a short training session on submitting trips and trip reports for Walk & Short Hikes. We are in the process of defining the criteria for new leaders. I expect we will have several categories that will accommodate the interests of our members. 

Initially I am leading this effort. When the group grows, we will establish various committee positions. This is a chance to be involved in shaping the direction of this new committee. For more information please contact me. 

Not interested in walks or short hikes? Try trail work or excursions or mountaineering or paddling. We offer trips in all of these areas. How about suggesting other areas that our chapter could explore? Should we form a Biking Committee? Contact me or any EXCOM member with your ideas. 

Paul Berry

603-423-1192 or PaulBerryAMCNH@aol.com

 
 

Previous Notes from the Chair:

March/April 2008 Paul Berry

January/February 2008 Paul Berry

November/December 2007 Paul Berry

September/October 2007 Sam Jamke