Peakbagging in the Winter: Mount Hale
When:
Saturday, Feb 22, 2020 9:30a -
4:30p
Saturday, Feb 22, 2020 9:30a -
4:30p
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/trips-search?id=50450
Mount Hale is a 4,055 feet mountain in Bethlehem, NH in the Twin Range and is one of the 48 4000-footers. The Zealand access road is closed during the winter, which adds 5 flat miles to the distance. This is a great opportunity for people to try snowshoeing in a low-risk environment. The ascent itself is a short 2.2-mile hike to the summit and a relatively straight path. There are remains of a fire tower, but the views are limited.
Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map--144787
Length: 9.09 miles
Elevation gain: 2,608 ft
Mandatory gear list
1) Winter hiking boots or waterproof 3-season boots (unless it gets way too cold)
2) Gaiters
3) Microspikes
4) Waterproof pants and core
5) Multiple non-cotton layers
6) Non-cotton socks
7) 2 liters of water to be insulated inside of your backpack
8) Sandwich plus snacks
9) Hat and waterproof gloves
10) A real bag to carry all of your stuff
11) A copy of the trail (Yes, you need this: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map--144787)
12) Headlamp or flashlight
13) Snowshoes are required for the Zealand access road. Ridj-it will update everyone and we will have an easy rental option.
Expectations
Please write your experience once you join if your Ridj-it profile does not have an extensive history.
Hiking 4000 footers in the winter is not an easy task. This particular hike has little elevation gain, but is long.
This hike is good for all peak baggers new to winter hiking who has taken the winter hiking class or equivalent. Additionally, if you have all of the required gear and have 3-season hiking experience, you may also attend.
