| Mr. Ham is once again leading the expedition up Mt. Cardigan over February Vacation - the 15th through the 18th. This is a trip you will never forget. We hike up the mountain in snowshoes & packs, and stay at the picturesque AMC High Hut - well above any other humans. You get to stay warm and enjoy the incredible vista. If you are a Star Scout or above and would like to be considered for this winter hiking adventure, please see Mr. Gillogly by Dec 22. Scouts must be of Star rank or above, and must be approved for this expedition. |
There will be two training day hikes in the Blue Hills, and all must attend. We have cabin space for nine scouts and three adults, so please reply quickly. Cost is $50 per scout for this expedition and anyone attending all of the training hikes and the expedition will receive a partial refund (amount to be determined).
Two required practice hikes in the Blue Hills (full pack pack with items noted in the attachment):
-(tentative) Saturday, January 17th 8 a.m. to 12 noon
--meet at the Church at 8 a.m., head to Blue Hills, hike, back to Church for pack inspection
- (tentative) Sunday, February 1st 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
--meet at Church at 12 noon, head to Blue Hills, hike, back to Church for pack inspection
-(tentative) Saturday, January 17th 8 a.m. to 12 noon
--meet at the Church at 8 a.m., head to Blue Hills, hike, back to Church for pack inspection
- (tentative) Sunday, February 1st 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
--meet at Church at 12 noon, head to Blue Hills, hike, back to Church for pack inspection
Below is the planned schedule
Sunday, February 15th:
-leave from Orthodox Congregational Church by 3:00 p.m.
-pick up snow shoes at EMS store in Foxboro
-eat a packed supper
-arrive at Epsom New Rye Congregational Church by 7:00 p.m.
-food distribution & final packing
-spend the night in the Church School addition
Monday, February 16th:
-leave Epsom New Rye Congregational Church by 7 a.m.
-eat a hearty breakfast at a local restaurant (The Circle)
-arrive at Mt. Cardigan Base Lodge by mid morning
-check in with the Caretaker at Base Lodge before beginning ascent
-arrive at High Cabin in early afternoon
-spend night in High Cabin
Tuesday, February 17th:
-day hikes to Mt. Cardigan summit, Firescrew, South Peak and/or Base Lodge
-survival shelters, emergency preparedness drill, star gazing
-spend night in High Cabin
Wednesday, February 18th:
-leave High Cabin by 10 a.m.
-arrive at Cardigan Base Lodge in early afternoon
-check out with Caretaker at Base Lodge after final descent
-leave parking lot by early afternoon
-return snow shoes at EMS store in Foxboro
-arrive in Mansfield by late afternoon (traffic dependent)
Sunday, February 15th:
-leave from Orthodox Congregational Church by 3:00 p.m.
-pick up snow shoes at EMS store in Foxboro
-eat a packed supper
-arrive at Epsom New Rye Congregational Church by 7:00 p.m.
-food distribution & final packing
-spend the night in the Church School addition
Monday, February 16th:
-leave Epsom New Rye Congregational Church by 7 a.m.
-eat a hearty breakfast at a local restaurant (The Circle)
-arrive at Mt. Cardigan Base Lodge by mid morning
-check in with the Caretaker at Base Lodge before beginning ascent
-arrive at High Cabin in early afternoon
-spend night in High Cabin
Tuesday, February 17th:
-day hikes to Mt. Cardigan summit, Firescrew, South Peak and/or Base Lodge
-survival shelters, emergency preparedness drill, star gazing
-spend night in High Cabin
Wednesday, February 18th:
-leave High Cabin by 10 a.m.
-arrive at Cardigan Base Lodge in early afternoon
-check out with Caretaker at Base Lodge after final descent
-leave parking lot by early afternoon
-return snow shoes at EMS store in Foxboro
-arrive in Mansfield by late afternoon (traffic dependent)
Mt. Cardigan Equipment List
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