Group hiking trips
Nature-based travel
WHITE MOUNTAINS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Women's Winter Lonesome Lake Hut Hiking Trips
Dates: January 21-24 or March 4-7
Cost:$1,450 per trip
Location:
1 Night @ AMC Highland Center + 2 Nights @ Lonesome Lake Hut
THE VIBES:
We'll snowshoe through the woods (and hopefully across Lonesome Lake!), cozy up with a hot bevvy by the fire after a day of hiking, cook and enjoy meals together with new friends, and enjoy a view of the snow-capped Franconia Ridge from the Hut!
ITINERARY FOR BOTH TRIPS:
Day 1
- Rendezvous at the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Highland Center in Crawford Notch
- Check-in: starts at 3:00pm
- Briefing with our Guide at approx. 5:30pm
- Borrow gear from L.L. Bean Gear Room, if needed (FREE!)
- Meals: Dinner
- Accommodation: AMC Highland Center (private bunk rooms for our group)
Day 2
- Morning briefing with our Guide
- Shuttle to Trailhead
- Hike Lonesome Lake Trailhead Parking Lot > Lonesome Lake Hut (1.5 miles, 1,100ft elevation gain, 0ft elevation loss)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Lonesome Lake Hut (shared bunk rooms)
- Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging
Day 3
- Optional hiking day from the Hut! Our guide will present best options based on weather and capabilities of the group
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Lonesome Lake Hut (shared bunk rooms)
- Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging
Day 4
- Lonesome Lake Hut > Hike Lonesome Lake Trailhead Parking Lot (1.5 miles, 0 elevation gain, 1,100ft elevation loss)
- Shuttle to AMC Highland Center
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging
- Debrief, eat lunch and depart by approx. 2:00pm
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE BOOKING:
This is not a beginner trip. Winter adds a whole additional layer of safety and difficulty.
This trip is rated Moderate to Challenging. But depending on weather conditions (colder weather, deeper snow, heavier packs), it leans more towards Challenging for most.
Physically training for this trip is required for the safety and enjoyment of the group. You will be provided a fitness training plan.
You must enjoy the cold and being outdoors for hours at a time. The huts and bunkrooms are NOT heated. AMC Has 0F sleeping bags, snowshoes, etc, to borrow for Free.
You must be capable of hiking with up to a 35lb pack (we will share the food weight for the group's meals).
Winter at the AMC Huts is different than summer. We will be helping our guide hike-in, cook, and clean up after our meals at the huts with full use of the communal kitchen.
A positive mental attitude and willingness to be a team player is a must :)
While you don't need to be an expert hiker, hiking and/or winter hiking experience in the mountains with mileage and elevation gain/loss (not just flat trails) is preferred.
If any one of these items doesn't feel comfortable for you, this trip might not be for you.
But if a challenging winter wonderland adventure sounds fun to you, this trip is going to be epic!!
ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR BOTH TRIPS:
Included:
- 3 nights accommodation (1 night Lodge + 2 nights Huts)
- 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners (all meals)
- Private Certified AMC Guide during entire trek
- Access to AMC's L.L. Bean Gear Room (to borrow items like sleeping bag, backpack, trekking poles, FOR FREE)
- 1-year AMC Membership (value: $50)
- Shuttle to and from Trailheads and AMC Highland Center
- Parking at AMC Highland Center
- Pre-trip call with Meredith and our guide Mar to go over expectations, packing list, and answer all questions
- Detailed Packing List provided by Meredith
- 8-week Fitness Training Plan provided by Meredith
- Photo gallery of our trip shot by Meredith, delivered digitally for you to print or post on social!
- Possibly extra goodies from AMC & Meredith :)
Not included:
- Transportation to and from your home and AMC Highland Center in Crawford Notch
- Travel insurance
- Extra snacks you must have
Things to know about the Huts:
- Hut and bunkrooms are NOT heated
- Yes real bathrooms
- Yes drinkable water
- No showers
- No Wifi
- No electrical outlets (BYO power bank to charge phones, watches, etc)
- Bunk rooms are co-ed and shared amongst other hikers
- We will help our guide hike-in, cook, and clean up our meals while at the Hut (winter is self-service)
- Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated
- The staff are the friendliest, kindest people you have ever met!
AMC Highland Center is lodge/hotel style and has all the usual modern amenities like showers, etc.
Itineraries are subject to change due to weather and the safety discretion of the guide.
Refund Policy: 90+ days out from trip, a full refund may be issued, less a $150 admin fee. 90 days or less out from the trip, there will be no refunds.
TWO DATE OPTIONS:
January 21-24 or March 4-7
NOTE: Photos are from a different hut, but same vibes!
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