Options include 50+ Winter Adventure Camps in the White Mountains and new adventure weekend in the Maine Woods
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October 24, 2008
With the growing popularity of its programs especially for outdoor enthusiasts ages 50+, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) this winter is continuing to offer its weeklong 50+ Adventure Camps, while also expanding locations to offer a 50+ Adventure Weekend in the Maine Woods.
AMC’s all-inclusive 50+ Adventure Camps, held at Highland Lodge this winter, will offer five-night programs that bring together outdoor enthusiasts ages 50 and older for a variety of easy, moderate, and advanced snowshoe hikes and cross-country ski tours; outdoor skills workshops; cultural and historical tours and talks; and social activities. Shorter, mid-week 50+ getaways at Joe Dodge Lodge are also planned, providing a choice of two different locations in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Located near the base of Mt. Washington, Joe Dodge Lodge is centrally located for exploring the trails, ponds, and scenic vistas around Pinkham Notch.
For a taste of winter in the Maine Woods, AMC’s 50+ Adventure Weekend at Medawisla Wilderness Lodge and Cabins in the Moosehead Lake region is another new experience this year, building on AMC’s 50+ programs in the White Mountains. Private cabins with wood stoves make toasty retreats following a day on the trails.
All of the lodges have access to snowshoe and cross-country ski trails surrounded by diverse natural habitats for wildlife watching. Amenities include private rooms or cabins, freshly prepared meals, and green-friendly practices—plus every program offers the benefit of expert guiding and instruction. The L.L. Bean gear room at Highland Lodge also provides guests with free use of outdoor clothing and equipment, such as hiking boots, backpacks, water bottles, and fleece jackets.
Visit AMC’s Winter Planning Guide for full details, including information about AMC’s new health and wellness weekend series, naturalist-led Lodge-to-Hut overnight trips, 50+ mid-week Ski & Stay specials, and other deals – www.outdoors.org/winterguide.
AMC’s weeklong 50+ Adventure Camps and shorter getaways this winter include:
Five-night 50+ Adventure Camps
- February 1-6, 50+ Winter Sports Adventure Camp, Highland Lodge, White Mountains, NH
Try a sampling of winter outdoor pursuits, including daily snowshoe hikes, cross-country ski tours, and nature walks, with the opportunity to take a day hike to AMC’s Lonesome Lake Hut and summit one of New Hampshire’s snow-covered 4,000-foot peaks. Indoor activities will include a combination of daily historic and cultural talks and tours of the New England Ski Museum and other local landmarks, along with skills workshops on winter sports and gear and winter safety and survival. Package rates, including meals and lodging, start at $690, plus taxes, for non-members ($495 for members). - March 1-6, 50+ Spring Skiing Adventure Camp, Highland Lodge, White Mountains, NH
Spend a full week skiing some of the best cross-country ski trails in the White Mountains, ranging from the extensive groomed network at Bretton Woods Nordic Center to the backcountry trails around the scenic Zealand Valley. Warm up indoors during daily historic and cultural talks and tours. Previous Nordic Skiing experience required. Package rates, including meals and lodging, start at $690, plus taxes, for non-members ($495 for members).
Mid-week and weekend 50+ getaways
- January 20-22; March 24-26, 50+ Adventure Mid-Week Getaway, Joe Dodge Lodge, White Mountains, NH
Steal away for a mid-week escape to go snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the shadows of the Northeast’s highest peak, with snowshoe hikes ranging from a meandering nature walk to a more challenging snowshoe hike to the base of Tuckerman Ravine on Mt. Washington. All of these naturalist-guided outings will blend snow sports with White Mountain winter ecology and animal tracking. Package rates, including meals and lodging, start at $155, plus taxes, for non-members ($145 for members). - March 6-8, 50+ Adventure Weekend, Medawisla Wilderness Lodge and Cabins, Moosehead Lake Region, ME
Venture out into the wintry night on snowshoes or cross-country skis to listen for the calls of owls. The following day, explore the vast, snowy landscape of the Maine Woods while tracking signs of wildlife and hearing about seasonal adaptations of the area's snowshoe hare, moose, deer, coyote, and lynx. Over a campfire the second night, relax under the starlit skies. Early risers can make full use of daylight hours to ski some of the local trails around the lodge. Package rate, including meals and lodging, is $289, plus taxes, for non-members ($245 for members).
Rates and reservations
Rates vary as indicated above. Starting at rates for Highland Lodge and Joe Dodge Lodge include accommodations in a private bunkroom or family room with shared bath for up to six people, dinners, breakfasts, and lunches (dinner includes fresh baked bread, soup, salad, entree, and dessert), guided programs, use of snowshoes, cross-country ski pass, and instruction. Individuals may be subject to a single supplement or be assigned to a shared room on a same-sex basis. Private rooms with private baths are available for an additional charge. At Medawisla Wilderness Lodge and Cabins, accommodations are in private cabins and guests must provide their own snowshoes or cross-country skis. All meals, guided programs, and instruction are included. For reservations, call (603) 466-2727.
Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is the oldest conservation and recreation organization in the nation. With 90,000 members in the Northeast and beyond, the nonprofit AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers and trails of the Appalachian region. The AMC supports natural resource conservation while encouraging responsible recreation, based on the philosophy that successful, long-term conservation depends upon first-hand enjoyment of the natural environment.
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