What we’re about
We are a group of diverse skiers and riders active in cross country, telemark, alpine, and/or snowboarding based out of Boston area. Our leaders run both backcountry and resort trips in White and Green mountains. We are organized under the Appalachia Mountain Club (AMC), which is a large collection of small groups like ours. AMC offers a structure for leadership training, peer-approved leaders, and workshops taught by volunteer instructors to help others improve their skills and participate at a higher level. Our trips are open to everyone based on ability, although participants in backcountry trips are usually screened to insure they don’t end up somewhere they don’t belong. (New England backcountry can be variable). We are NOT a young singles group, retirees on skis, or Men on a Mission. We are diverse in the style and ability of our trips and the ethnicity and age of our members. We are serious about skiing with competent leadership, but loose enough to have fun on the way. So be adventurous! Check us out and be part of our fun.
It is very important to read the full trip descriptions first, not just the trip titles, before RSVPing. Thank you.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Downhill Ski & Ride at WildcatWildcat Mountain, Gorham, NH
You have to register online here: Register Now
You do not need to be a AMC member.Join AMC Boston Ski & Ride for a day of downhill skiing and snowboard riding at Wildcat Mountain on Saturday 12/14. Wildcat resort has 225 acres of skiable terrain and offers beautiful views of Mount Washington and the presidential range. Participants will be responsible for directly purchasing their tickets from the mountain. After registering, one of the leaders will contact you with additional questions and information to confirm. Leaders will organize meet up time in the morning for skiing and riding if you so choose to join. We will organize another chance to meet up with skiers and riders for lunch at the base lodge.
Please note that it is encouraged to have some downhill skiing or snowboarding experience for this trip, and lift tickets, ski equipment, and meals will be the individual participant's responsibility. That said, no prior experience or equipment is required as the mountain offers on-site rentals, and lessons are also available through Wildcat.Cost* Adult: $135 (advanced purchase online, refundable)/ $61 on EPIC 1 Day pass option: 22 resorts, non-peak date). The cost for a lift ticket online on Wildcat is currently $135 for 12/14 with advanced purchase and is refundable. Wildcat is on the EPIC pass. EPIC passes go off sale on Dec 2nd!
*Participants will be responsible for directly purchasing their tickets from the mountain. If rentals or a lesson is needed, the participant will need to make these arrangements with Wildcat. Physical address: 542 NH-16 Gorham, NH 03581 Boston, MA | 156 miles
Combine with "Intro to Uphill-Cranmore Mountain, NH" on Sunday 12/15 to make a weekend of great skiing!
- Early Snowbird Skin & Ski at Ragged MtnNeeds location
Winter is Coming!
Time to dig out your gear, dust off the cobwebs, and work your legs and cardio for the season ahead. The plan is to skin up and ski down multiple laps at Ragged Mtn ski area in Darby, NH. This mountain has 1,000' elevation and some fun glades if there is natural snow. A $10 uphill pass is required.
We will meet at the picnic tables outside the main lodge at 9:30. This trip is an informal show & go, however please register if you plan to come. I will then contact you if the venue changes due to conditions or to arrange car pooling. This is a great way to meet other uphill skiers at the start of the ski season. We will likely split into fast and slow groups and you can skip a lap or quit early.
Requirements are:
1- You will need Alpine Touring (AT) or Telemark gear plus skins (rentals not avail nearby).
2- You should be capable of skinning up and skiing down at least 2,000 vertical feet (2 laps). {You may do only one lap - nobody is counting}.
3- You should be capable of skiing down a groomed intermediate run.Register at this link: https://forms.gle/AxaFag82SX7CKEfX6
Questions? Contact Jeff - Intro to Uphill - Cranmore Mountain NHNeeds location
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OFFICIAL AMC EVENT AND YOU MUST REGISTER USING THE LINK BELOW TO ATTEND. SIGN UP HERE.
Join us for a day of skinning-up and skiing-down Cranmore Mountain, NH. This event is tailored towards those new to uphill travel or could use more practice. Participants should be proficient downhill skiers, capable of comfortably navigating intermediate downhill slopes. The event is open to those using alpine touring or telemark gear. Instructors will teach basics on attaching skins, efficient climbing techniques, transitioning, and heat management.
Participants should be capable of climbing 2,000 - 3,000 vertical feet. We will have fast and slow groups so you can climb at a comfortable pace. Registration is required. Participants will purchase their uphill day passes directly from Cranmore Mountain.
Adult: $20 member / $20 non-member
**$20 excludes participant's direct purchase of uphill ticket from Cranmore MtnFor those needing rental of alpine touring gear: AMC is pleased to offer substantially reduced pricing through a local retailer. Further details available upon request.
