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
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