Carter Notch Overnight
We'll climb to Carter Notch Hut and stay for two nights. While in the Notch, we'll visit Carter Dome, South and Middle Carter, Wildcat and Wildcat D.
EVENT DETAILS
Jan 19-21, 2019
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About the event:
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Hike Location: Pinkham Notch, NH
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Cost: See ticket options
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Type: Overnight Backpacking
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Children: youth age 14-17 must be accompanied by parent or guardian
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NOTE: It appears the hut is sold out for this weekend. I have one open reservation. Contact me for further information.
You should have:
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Map of Carter Range - Note if you do not have this map or a comparable one, you will need to purchase it for $10 at the start of the adventure
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Driving directions to meeting point (Nineteen Mile Brook Trailhead)
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Talent release form (for anyone who hasn’t completed one)
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You also need typical winter backpacking gear and the items specifically mentioned below
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Note: you do not need a tent or cooking gear for this trip​
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You should be familiar with:
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Note: All times approximate, itinerary subject to change.
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Saturday Morning
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Note: this hike and the dinner are optional
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9:30am @ Carter-Moriah Trailhead in Gorham (GPS: 44.382351, -71.169444)
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Trails: Carter-Moriah Trail
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Distance: 9 miles
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Elevation Gain: 3,550'
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High Point: 4,049' (Mount Moriah)
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Hiking Time: 6½ hours
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We will have dinner (not included in the cost) at Moat Mountain Smoke House (venue subject to change) prior to hitting Nineteen Mile Brook Trail.
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NOTE: There is NO heat in the bunkhouses. The hut itself has heat, but is separate.
NOTE: There are cooking pots, utensils, etc in the hut, but you must bring your own food and cook it.
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Saturday Evening
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6:30pm @ Nineteen Mile Brook Trailhead (GPS: 44.302171, -71.220856)
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Trails: Nineteen Mile Brook and Wildcat Ridge Trails
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Distance: 3.8 miles
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Elevation Gain: 1,900’
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High Point: N/A
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Hiking Time: 3 hours
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Sunday
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8am @ Carter Notch Hut
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Trails: Carter-Moriah Trail
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Distance: 9.4 miles
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Elevation Gain: 3,600'
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High Point: 4,832’ (Carter Dome)
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Hiking Time: 6½ hours
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Monday
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8am @ Carter Notch Hut
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Trails: Wildcat Ridge and Nineteen Mile Brook Trails
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Distance: 9.8 miles
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Elevation Gain: 2,800'
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High Point: 4,422' (Wildcat Mtn)
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Hiking Time: 6 hours
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Equipment:
Typical winter hiking gear, including:
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Snowshoes
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Traction (crampons or microspikes*)
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0°F sleeping bag - the Notch may be even colder, we'll send an update a few days before
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You will need to bring two breakfasts and lunches and one dinner. Cooking facilities available in hut.
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Remember: we're only really backpacking the 3.8 miles to the hut and back. All the other hikes will be 'day' hikes, but under winter conditions.
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* Microspikes must have points. Most Yaktrax are not acceptable. If you are not sure, ask.
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