Hike Mount Madison and Adams (Previous hiking experience required)
When:
Saturday, Dec 05, 2020 6:30a -
8:30p
Saturday, Dec 05, 2020 6:30a -
8:30p
Where:
Alewife(Cambridge, MA 02140, USA)
Alewife
Cambridge, MA 02140
Admission:
Unknown
Categories:
Date Idea, Meetup, Social Good, Sports & Active Life
Event website:
https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=68022
Please read the description of this hike. This hike is very strenuous, long hike with significant elevation gain over a short distance and a lot of scrambling. Comment below if you're interested in signing up for this hike and answer the following questions. If you already received confirmation from me on Meetup, see you've done a 4,000 footer or been on a hike with me, you don't have to answer these questions . If you don't answer the questions and sign up, I'll be contacting you to ensure you can do this hike safely.
1. Do you have any recent 4,000 footer experience or planning to any before this hike? List them below
2. Do you have the required gear for this adventure (listed in the event description)?
Description:
We'll be hiking Mount Adams and Madison in a 9 mi loop, one of the most incredible hikes in New Hampshire, offering 360 views of the surrounding mountains throughout the White's. We'll start at the Appalachia Trailhead. On the way up, we'll take the Valley Way trail to summit Mount Madison, followed by Mount Adams and descend using the Airline Trail. This hike has a lot of scrambling, elevation gain and will be spending a significant amount of time above treeline.
Total distance of hike: 9 miles
Elevation gain: 4,744 ft.
Difficulty: Hard
GPS Maps:
What to bring:
Waterproof insulated hiking boots
Non-cotton layers
Headlamp
Microspikes
Gloves
Hat
2-3 liters of water insulated
Extra pair of socks, preferably insulatd
Snacks and lunch. You will be burning a lot of energy!
Positive attitude
If you have questions, feel free to comment below or use the Ridj-it chat and I will respond as soon as possible! Thank you for being a team player and looking forward to a great adventure!
1) Current Event Restrictions in Place:
Limit per event: Maximum of 10 attendees.
Carpool rider limit: Maximum of 2 riders per car (3 if including driver).
2) Additional User-related restrictions:
Social distancing: Must agree to practice social distancing (of six feet) where possible.
Masks: You must wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose for situations where you are unable to practice
social distancing, including carpool. You agree to bring a mask to all events and wear it in case such situations arise.
Sickness policy: You agree to not partake in any events if you were sick within the past 2 weeks, OR, if you were exposed to an individual who became sick within two weeks after event.
Monitoring program: You agree to participate in the Ridj-it monitoring program if you become sick after an event or we learn that you were exposed to another User who was sick in an event you attended. You assert that you have read through and agreed to the detail of the Ridj-it monitoring program, which can be found in covid19.ridj-it.com.
If you are traveling from Massachusetts, please be aware of the State’s guidelines for travel outside of the State. The guidelines can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order .You are expected to abide by these guidelines and assume all responsibility for non-compliance.
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