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White Mountain National Forest Hiking Trip (6/27/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire, USA

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jun 27 2008, Sat, Jun 28 2008, Sun, Jun 29 2008, Mon, Jun 30 2008, Tue, Jul 1 2008 8:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Dec 31 2007 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 days

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Alison
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Member Cost:

$150.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Event Description:

The White Mountain National Forest contains pristine streams and rivers, majestic forests and the crown jewel of the Presidential Range, Mount Washington, at 6,288 feet above MSL, the highest point in North America east of the Mississipi river.

The itinerary for the weekend will be:

Fri, June 27 - Drive Toronto -> North Conway
Sat, June 28
Sun, June 29 > Hiking Presidential Range, including Mt Washington: route options
Mon, June 30 /
Tue, July 01 - Drive North Conway -> Toronto

Accommodation is in a condominium unit so meals will be prepared by the group, or we can eat out, as the group chooses.

Mt Washington is notorious for bad weather - the highest wind speed ever recorded on the planet was at the summit. The weather can go from sunny, warm summer day to howling gale to blizzard at any time of year, and it is not unknown to have snow year round.

Physical fitness and endurance will be paramount for this hiking trip as all three hiking days will be about 8 hours for the round trip. Mt Washington has an altitude gain of about 3600' between the base station and the summit.

Required Items to Bring:

Up-to-date passport - Note: as of Feb 1, 2008, a Canadian birth certificate accompanied by a valid driver's license or other government issued photo-ID (e.g. military ID card) is still accepted as documentation to enter the USA however, the passport is the preferred document
Health Insurance
Hiking Boots
Wet weather gear
Change of clothes for 5 days plus potential wet changes
Cash for carpool cost
Additional items TBD

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles
Swimsuit
Books, box games, cards in case of bad weather (although there's always shopping...)
Map of Mt Washington
Area guide book
Additional items TBD

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Google Map Directions

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

1800Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $464.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, May 4, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

Area attractions include:

Mt Washington Cog Railway
Outlet Shopping- no State Sales Tax in New Hampshire!
Further details to be provided closer to the event date

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$150.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Deposit for accommodation - final cost will depend on the number of people going as this will dictate # of beds/rooms required
Most if not all shared meal costs

Additional costs to be determined closer to the event date:

Carpool cost to get to/from New Hampshire
Balance of shared food expenses
Carpool costs in and around White Mountain National Forest area

You're on your own for:

Booze costs (although this will be USA so prices are much lower than here, even with the Loonie flying higher than the Eagle)
Personal purchases at LLBean, Liz Claibourne...
Supply of Ben & Jerry's - there's a store in North Conway...

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, Dec 31 2007.

Make a Payment:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!