AMC Winter Workshops

from http://www.amc-nh.org/WinterIntro.htm

Learn how to go out and explore the NH wilds this winter safely and with confidence!

This winter the New Hampshire Chapter will again sponsor two sets of training workshops. They are designed to teach you what you what you need to know for safe mountain travel; what to wear, what to take, how to use it, how to get there, how to get back, and how to plan for the unplanned. Both workshops will offer the same curriculum, except as noted. All sections include extensive time outdoors.

The first one, The N.H. Chapter annual Winter Workshop #ONE, will be held from Friday night until Sunday afternoon, Jan. 11-13, 2008. The second workshop, The N.H. Chapter Annual Winter Workshop #TWO, will be held from Friday night until Sunday afternoon, Feb. 22-24, 2008. Both workshops will be conducted at the Cardigan Lodge in Alexandria, N.H. Participants must indicate which workshop, #ONE or #TWO, they want to attend.

A variety of instructional groups are offered that cover most every aspect winter backcountry travel and safety. The weekend is filled with instruction, field exercises, lectures, and group discussions. Your time will be divided between your individual class and activities for the entire workshop. And when youíre not learning, there is plenty of great food to fuel you back up!

This workshop will begin Promptly at 7:30 P.M. Friday evening and end Sunday afternoon at approximately 4:00 P.M. This is a school for everyone who wants to learn and have a great time. The cost is $105.00 for AMC members, $115.00 for non-members, and includes lodging, excellent meals, materials, and instruction.