Backpacking Fundamentals Seminar
Enjoy a a one-of-a-kind, fun, interactive presentation on how to pack a backpack, campsite selection, efficient hiking, lightweight alternatives, and more by Reach Your Summit, Mat Jobin.
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Enjoy a a one-of-a-kind, fun, interactive presentation on how to pack a backpack, campsite selection, efficient hiking, lightweight alternatives, and more by Reach Your Summit, Mat Jobin.
Discover sweeping views and classic traprock scenery on this moderate 5.6-mile hike in Middlesex County along the Tynan Connector to Mount Higby. Please bring water, layers and sturdy shoes, or anything else you need to stay comfortable in the woods for a couple of hours.
February may seem dreary and gray (or white), but when we take a moment to look closer, there is so much life and color on the trail!
Traverse the dramatic spine of the Hanging Hills on this challenging 6.3-mile hike across Castle Craig’s East and West Peaks. Please bring water, layers and sturdy shoes, or anything else you need to stay comfortable in the woods for a couple of hours.
Discover the Aspetuck Trail on this moderate 5.6-mile lollipop loop that winds into the serene Huntington Woods State Park. Please bring water, layers and sturdy shoes, or anything else you need to stay comfortable in the woods for a couple of hours.
Enjoy a unique, fun and interactive presentation of stories, photos, tips and more about thru-hiking by Reach Your Summit, Mat Jobin. Highlights include: Long Trail (Vermont), New England Trail (Connecticut/Massachusetts), Mid-State Trail (Massachusetts), Wapack Trail (Massachusetts/New Hampshire), North-South Trail (Rhode Island), Bay Circuit Trail (Massachusetts), South Taconic Trail (Massachusetts/New York), Cohos Trail (New Hampshire) and more.
Enjoy a scenic 5.5-mile loop around Pine Acres Pond in Goodwin State Forest on this moderate hike that offers a rewarding blend of forest, water, and gently rolling terrain. Please bring water, layers and sturdy shoes, or anything else you need to stay comfortable in the woods for a couple of hours.