Seek the Peak is the nation’s premier hiking event. Presented by Eastern Mountain Sports, Seek the Peak will draw over 500 hikers and their families from across the eastern seaboard and beyond to the White Mountains this July. Seek the Peak is a classic participant-driven fundraising event. Once hikers register for Seek the Peak, they are encouraged to solicit donations from family and friends in support of their efforts. On Seek the Peak Saturday, they hit the trail with the 6,288-foot summit of Mount Washington or seek alternative hikes. Once they complete their hike, they are treated to a tremendous awards party with a dinner, a retail expo and thousands of dollars in prizes.
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AMC Pinkham Notch Presents: Redlining the White Mountain Guide
Redlining the White Mountains means to hike all the trails discussed in the Appalachian Mountain Club’s White Mountain Guidebook.
Join Mike Cherim who has hiked all of the Guide’s 1440.4 miles of trails to hear tales of his adventures!
AMC’s featured evening programs are free and open to the public. Call for more info or to be added to our monthly email list: (603) 466-2721 or www.outdoors.org/pinkhamhappenings.
AMC Highland Center Presents: The Wilderness Speaks
Guest speaker Steve Soreff will present a program on “The Wilderness Speaks.”
The wilderness represents renewal, beauty, challenge, adventure and self-discovery. It speaks in many ways: the sun radiates energy; the rocks tell time; water allows life; the trees are witness to the ages; and the birds announce the day. In this multi-dimensional interactive presentation, you’ll have a chance to hear the unique voices of the wilderness.
AMC’s featured evening programs are free and open to the public. Call for more info: (603) 278-4453
AMC Highland Center Presents: Trailside Flora of the White Mountains
Educator and nature columnist Sue Pike will discuss the identification and natural history of common plants you are likely to find along the trails in the White Mountains.
AMC’s featured evening programs are free and open to the public. Call for more info: (603) 278-4453.
AMC Pinkham Notch Presents: Alpine Flowers
Allison W. Bell, author with Nancy G. Slack of the AMC’s “Field Guide to the New England Alpine Summits: Mountaintop Flora and Fauna in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont” will present a program on alpine flowers.
AMC’s featured evening programs are free and open to the public. Call for more info: (603) 466-2721.
AMC Highland Center Presents: Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Guest speakers Lori and Mike Innes provide an overview of their trip hiking the AT. They’ll share stories and photos of their amazing journey, with tips for those planning their own thru-hike.
AMC’s featured evening programs are free and open to the public. Call for more info: (603) 278-4453
There’s A Black Fly In My Eye Road Race & Relay
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary views of the Great Gulf Wilderness while you tackle single track, muddy bogs, carriage roads, and a river crossing in this trail running race that’s 100%, New Hampshire.
Now in its 10th year, the 10-mile course at the base of Mount Washington is made up of three loops run in sequential order. Each loop has its own unique character. Fun for experienced trail runners and the novice, teams or individuals, the Black Fly run and relay is New Hampshire’s premiere trail running race. Registration includes a post-event barbecue, awards ceremony, and prizes!
REGISTRATION: Race as an individual, team of 2 or team of 3. Entry fee includes post-race BBQ for race participants. All are encouraged to bring their own seating for the awards/BBQ.
All the fun begins at 10 a.m.
Rec After Hours
Coos Outdoor Recreation Events (C.O.R.E.) will be hosting this casual and fun event at Mohawk Falls for all outdoor enthusiasts!
Rec After Hours are a new take on the traditional “Business After Hours” model, but more activity based and less business focused. They’re all about sharing insight on outdoor opportunities, enjoying an activity together and networking with like-minded folks.
Here’s the lineup for the evening:
5:30-7 p.m. Experience guided hikes in Dixville Notch. Shuttle service provided
5:30-7 p.m. Bring your road bike for a moderately paced ride.
7-8:30 p.m. Enjoy a beer tasting hosted by Colin Finn of Coos Brewing Company, good eats courtesy of Parsons Street Restaurant, and networking opportunities with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts at the beautiful Mohawk Falls Pavilion.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
The Rocks to Host Author Tom Ryan & Dogs Samwise & Emily
Hikers and animal lovers, mark your calendars! Writer Tom Ryan and his canine companions Samwise and Emily visit The Rocks Estate to discuss their adventures, and some of the stories from “Will’s Red Coat,” his new book.
An admission fee of $10 per person will be earmarked for improvements to the events room in the main building at The Rocks. Owned by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, The Rocks serves as the Society’s North Country Conservation & Education Center.
Tom Ryan lives in Jackson, N.H., and is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, “Following Atticus.” During the winter of 2007, Ryan and his dog, Atticus M. Finch, climbed 81 4,000-foot peaks, raising several thousand dollars for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute along the way. The following winter, the pair climbed 66 4,000-foot peaks and raised funds for the Angell Animal Medical Center in Jamaica Plain, Mass. Their fundraising efforts garnered Ryan and Atticus induction to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Hall of Fame as recipients of the organization’s “Human Hero of the Year Award.” Ryan and Atticus also received the “Humane-itarian Award” from the Massachusetts School of Law.
Tom and Atticus adopted an elderly, special needs dog named William Lloyd Garrison – “Will,” for short. Will thrived in the companionship of Tom and Atticus, leading to their receipt of the Massachusetts School of Law Humanitarian Award. Ryan’s second book was “Will’s Red Coat: The Story of One Old Dog Who Chose to Live Again.”
The Rocks is the North Country Conservation & Education Center of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (www.forestsociety.org). The Forest Society is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1901 to protect the state’s most important landscapes and promote wise use of its natural resources. The landmark 1,400-acre property The Rocks includes numerous buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers Agri- and Eco-tourism opportunities throughout the year. For more information please visit www.therocks.org For reservations and other inquiries e-mail [email protected] or call 603-444-6228.
AMC Pinkham Notch Presents: Wildflowers Along the Trail
Ever wonder what those flowers are along the trail you’re hiking. Join Allen Crabtree for his presentation of Wildflowers Along the Trail and get some answers!
Pinkham Happenings programs are free and open to all. Call to find out more or to be added to our monthly email list: 603-466-2721 or outdoors.org/pinkhamhappenings