Evening Snowshoe Tours at Bretton Woods

The Bretton Woods Nordic Center invites snowshoe enthusiasts to enjoy one of our special guided tours during the 2019-20 Season. On these tours, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Presidential Mountains and discover new corners of our winter wonderland.

Please contact the Nordic Center at 603.278.3322 to make your reservation or for more information. You can also visit us online at Brettonwoods.com.

WOMEN’S ADVENTURE: OUTDOOR SKILLS WEEKEND

This weekend is designed for active women seeking to learn new outdoor skills and enjoy some great hiking among good company in Crawford Notch. Participants will learn essential skills, such as hiking safety, use of map & compass, Leave No TraceĀ©, camp cooking, and basic first aid skills. Hikes will be moderately challenging.

LODGE TO HUT: FRANCONIA RIDGE

Highlighted by tremendous views and full array of mountain habitats, this adventure takes us across iconic Franconia Ridge, where we’ll find rare alpine plants and stunning views.

LODGE TO HUT: ZEALAND VALLEY

Join AMC for an opportunity to focus on the scenery of Zealand Valley. Our journey to Zealand Falls Hut takes us to the Pemigewasset Wilderness, through hardwood forests and beaver ponds and over ridges offering spectacular views. After an introductory meeting and comfortable night’s lodging at AMC’s Highland Center, we gear up for our backcountry adventure. Backcountry lodging and hearty meals are provided at AMC’s Zealand Falls Hut.

LODGE TO HUT: FRANCONIA RIDGE

Highlighted by tremendous views and full array of mountain habitats, this adventure takes us across iconic Franconia Ridge, where we’ll find rare alpine plants and stunning views. We begin at AMC’s Highland Center for an initial meeting and a comfortable night’s lodging before we set out on the trail. Transported by van to the trailhead, we begin our trek to Greenleaf Hut via the Falling Waters Trail. We’ll hike along a beautiful mountain stream up steep terrain, coming out on the summit of Little Haystack. From here, we’ll make our way across the exposed alpine ridge, over the summits of Mt. Lincoln and Mt. Lafayette, and finally to Greenleaf Hut, on the shoulder of Mt. Lafayette. Our final day is a downhill trek along the Old Bridle Path, with great views of the ridge we came across, back to the trailhead to be met by the van and transported back to the Highland Center.

FAMILY ADVENTURE: LODGE TO HUT

This program offers a perfect introduction to hut hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. After orientation activities and a night’s sleep at Highland Lodge in Crawford Notch, we’ll begin our adventure with a moderate hike in Crawford Notch. During the afternoon we’ll learn and hone our map reading and compass skills, and practice on our orienteering course. On day three we’ll make our way to Lonesome Lake Hut, one of the most accessible huts for families and kids. Depending on arrival times at the hut we’ll explore the area, including Lonesome Lake right at the hut, or possible hikes out Kinsman Pond or nearby summits.

WOMEN’S ADVENTURE: HIKE AND PADDLE

Participants will enjoy one day focused on hiking in beautiful Crawford Notch, with skills such as hiking safety above treeline, use of map & compass, Leave No TraceĀ©, and basic first aid skills. Participants will spend the second day learning the basics of flatwater paddling in a canoe, on scenic Moore Reservoir, on the Connecticut River.

LODGE TO HUT: MOUNT WASHINGTON HIKE AND OVERNIGHT AT LAKES OF THE CLOUDS

Join an AMC Outdoor Guide on an attempt to summit New England’s highest peak, Mount Washington. At 6,288′ the “rock pile” should be on everyone’s bucket list. Often underestimated due to its low elevation for a summit above treeline, and it’s relatively short mileage. This challenging hike may be difficult for some to accomplish in one day, so we will take advantage of Lakes of the Clouds Hut and spend the night, hiking back down the next day.

AMC Highland Center Presents: Zen on the Trail

Author Christopher Ives will give a reading from his book Zen on the Trail.

Zen on the Trail opens a window on hiking as a form of pilgrimage, as a spiritual practice that can deepen one’s connection to the natural world. While introducing readers to Buddhist contemplative practices on the trail and an array of pilgrimage traditions, Zen on the Trail highlights lessons that can be brought home from the woods.

Highland Happenings programs are free and open to all, and begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Call to find out more or to be added to our monthly email list: (603) 278-4453 or outdoors.org/highlandhappenings.

AMC Highland Center Presents: Campfire with S’mores!

Join us for a spring evening campfire complete with s’mores!

Highland Happenings programs are free and open to all, and begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Call to find out more or to be added to our monthly email list: (603) 278-4453 or outdoors.org/highlandhappenings.