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Beginner Winter Backpack in the Taconics
Activity: Backpacking
Subcategory: Snowshoeing
Status: OPEN
 
Discover winter backpacking in this overnight adventure in the snow. We will hike in 500 yards to AMC Northwest Camp cabin near the CT/MA/NY border for an accessible, safe training site. Tent camp in snow, cook meals outdoors & develop winter backpacking skills. Feel the beauty of winter wilderness on snowshoe hikes to Sages Ravine & Taconic peaks. For experienced 3-season backpackers with an understanding of winter backpacking skills and access to winter gear. $15 registration and campsite fee. Register using link below.
 
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Date(s): February 20, 2010 - February 21, 2010 (Sat - Sun)
Location: Connecticut, West of River,  CT CT
Trip Difficulty: moderate
Nearby AMC Destination: Northwest Camp
Sponsoring Chapter: NY-North Jersey
Leader: Joe DeMott
516-633-4851
Co-Leader: Purnell Lancaster
718-454-1431
Registration is required for this trip. See contact above.


ABBREVIATIONS
Approx. Approximately Pkg. Parking
CL Co-Leader Prereq. Prerequisite
CPL Carpool R Registrar
Comm. Committee Rec. Recommended
FW Flatwater Reg. Register
Incl. Included/Includes/Including/Inclusive   Req. Required/ Requirement
Info Information RT Round Trip
L Leader Rte. Route
Ltd. Limited SASE Self-addressed Stamped Envelope
M Member SF State Forest
Mi Miles SP State Park
NCA No Calls After Tr. Trail
NM Nonmember WW Whitewater
Conservation program Great for first timers in activity area
New members especially welcome