Winter hike- the practise after the class -Mount Cardigan
When:
Sunday, Dec 08, 2019 9:00a -
4:00p
Sunday, Dec 08, 2019 9:00a -
4:00p
Where:
Wellington Revere Beach Pkwy
Revere Beach Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155
Admission:
Unknown
Categories:
< 21, Date Idea, Meetup, Social Good, Sports & Active Life
Event website:
https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trips-search?id=43767
Well you took the winter hiking class... And so what? Time to practise! Grab your winter hiking gears and let's try them out! You've been waiting long enough to try out your microspikes! This hike is mostly for people who would like to start hiking in winter without going through a batism by fire.
We are gonna hike Mount Cardigan, and its surrounding mini peaks. Of course, there will be a great view on the top of this mountain if the clouds are not hanging around. We will take the time to enjoy the view. This mean that you will pack many layers of insulation and one raincoat. As well get your thermos full of hot tea. I'm really not joking! Not going to share my hot tea!
7 miles- 2500 ft of elevation gain
check the trail here: https://www.gaiagps.com/datasummary/route/69a86ff7-7dd8-4e69-a96c-3d51a1ef1536/?
If 7 miles are too long, we can adjust and make it shorter. No big deal.
LOGISTIC AND GEARS QUESTIONS SHOULD BE PUT IN THE RIDJ-IT CHAT BOX. I will DENY all messages addressed to my personal e mail and other social media.
You will put in practise what you learnt in winter hiking class:
- be a team player
- each of us is responsible to make the magic happen in the hike--> Just don't be a rectum
--> I won't have any hesitation about banning idiots that will ruin my hikes!
- check the weather/trail conditions
- carry a paper map and a e map via gaia GPS or all trail
- DO NOT CREATE DRAMA! --> I'm not a social worker/manager/working for human ressource
Gears:
- A LARGE BACK PACK to contain your gears
- Insulated hiking boots
- whool socks + spare
- gaiters
- microspikes
-potential snowshoes ( rental if you dont own your pair)
NO COTTON
- base layer top and bottom synthetic or merino whool
- hiking pants
- fleece/ puffy/ down jacket as an insulation layer
- rain/wind shell : rain pants AND raincoat even if it is NOT raining!
- winter hat or/and balaclava, neck gaiter if you want
- I hope sunglasses, i want the SUN!
- gloves
-hiking poles if you wanna use them
- your safety kit with your vitamin I- Ibuprofen. I still sell 2$/ 250 mg pill
- kinesiologic tape whatever if you sprain something. I sell the use of my medical tapes for 5$
Nutrition:
- 2L of water supplemented with electrolytes
- Do not use water bladder if you dont know how prevent your water to freeze
- Insulated Nalgene or double wall insulated container , also know as thermos
-plenty of snack and your meal
If you have never hiked in winter around here--> I will go for a deep gear checking on the meeting day
If you are missing and important gear, I will sent you back home, you get no refund. No exception, even if you are a driver.
I am keeping this hike small. If another experienced winter hiker is willing to co-lead with me, I will add 4 addtional spots. Otherwise, I am not going to add any supplementary spots.
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