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GayOutdoors is a community of gay and gay friendly men in the Northeast who come together to hike, explore, connect, and share adventures.

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FEB 7

Albany, NH Feb 7, 2026 • Saturday

Mt. Chocorua Loop Hike

Attending: 4

A Loop Hike over the Carter Ledges, The Three Sisters and Mt. Chocorua.

FEB 10

Kyoto, NH Feb 10, 2026 • Tuesday

Kumano Koda Trek in Japan

Attending: 1

Winter Kumano Kodo self-guided walking 6 days in Japan

FEB 14

Gorham, NH Feb 14, 2026 • Saturday

Carter Notch Hut Overnight + Wildcat Ridge

Attending: 4

Carter Notch Hut Overnight + Wildcat Ridge

FEB 21

Campton , NH Feb 21, 2026 • Saturday

Welch Dickey Hike and a mad lunch!

Attending: 3

Welch Dickey Hike/lunch

FEB 21

Hinsdale, NH Feb 21, 2026 • Saturday

Snowshoeing at MountainSide

Attending: 12

Snowshoeing at MountainSide

FEB 28

Auburn, NH Feb 28, 2026 • Saturday

Tower Hill Pond Loop Winter Hike

Attending: 10

Join us for a scenic, easy-paced hike around Tower Hill Pond—a peaceful 3.8-mile loop just outside Manchester that feels worlds away from the city.

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JR posted a comment on an event: Arnold Arboretum Winter Hike 15 hours ago

I was there the day after the storm. All the paved roads are well plowed, not sanded, not salted. I walked around only in boots. I also walked along some unpaved trails, including Hemlock Hill (the third and lesser traveled hill). Everything was well packed. Snowshoes do not make sense for this plan.

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LewLasher posted a comment on an event: Arnold Arboretum Winter Hike 15 hours ago

Given the abundant recent snow, is anyone bringing snowshoes?

dpbyrnes posted a comment on an event: Moriah Winter Hike 15 hours ago

Great. See you in the am. Aiming to be there by 8:30.

Alexander posted a comment on an event: Moriah Winter Hike 15 hours ago

Hey Guys, weather's looking clear, cold, and low wind for tomorrow! High of 10 with a windchill of 0 predicted for the summit https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Moriah-New-Hampshire/forecasts/1234. The most recent trail report I could find was from before the big storm last weekend, so bring snow shoes just in case, though it seems likely it will have been packed down by now. See you tomorrow!

Gandalf posted a comment on an event: Arnold Arboretum Winter Hike 15 hours ago

Unless someone who lives nearby has better intel, my understanding is that "Snow-ops" is keeping the Olmsted carriageways clear so that we won’t need snowshoes. I was going to take some paths off the carriageways but I may bypass them if we need snowshoes.