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SUMMARY:How to Hike in the Winter
DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nFigure out what to do\, what to bring\, and how to plan for a safe winter excursion.Tuesday\, Feb. 18th from 1:00-4:00pm we will meet at the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) and then carpool in the SLA van to Cotton Mountain to learn all about winter hiking. This program is meant to give beginners an overview of winter hiking gear\, resources\, and tips and tricks for exploring trails in the snow. Experienced hikers are welcome to join as well! We will start by going over winter gear\, traction\, and other questions that arrise. After that\, we will drive over to the Cotton Mountain trailhead\, assess conditions\, and start hiking! Participants should come prepared with winter layers (baselayers\, insulating layers\, and a waterproof shell)\, winter hiking boots (waterproof)\, a backpack\, sunglasses\, hat/gloves\, food\, water\, and any other winter gear they may have. Check out the SLA’s winter hiking checklist at the bottom of the page for additional gear to bring. The SLA has microspikes and snowshoes for use or participants can bring personal traction devices.Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) AmeriCorps member\, Miranda Fisher\, will be leading this 1.3 mile out and back hike. The trail is steep in some places which will allow for participants to get a feel for different winter conditions.All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should come prepared with winter layers (baselayers\, insulating layers\, and a waterproof shell)\, winter hiking boots (waterproof)\, a backpack\, sunglasses\, hat/gloves\, food\, water\, and any other winter gear they may have.The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMiranda Fisher is an LRCC Americorp member. As recent graduate of Boston College Miranda is excited to explore more of New England and learn about conservation on Squam Lake! In her free time\, Miranda can be found running\, learning to cross country ski\, or planning her next adventure. \n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/how-to-hike-in-the-winter-2182025-2/
CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology
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