HIKES & EVENTS
Tuckerman Ravine Hike and Sled
Hiking/Walk
DATE: Feb 07, 2015
END DATE: Feb 07, 2015
Hike/Event Location: Gorham NH
Trip Leader(s)
Gandalf
Thornton, NH United States,
JDNnh
Thornton, NH United States
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Max # People: 15
Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Hike Difficulty Level:
Moderate to Strenuous
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Summary
Magical climb to Tuckerman's Snow Arch and then sledding down Shelburne Ski Trail! We will start from Pinkham Notch and hike up the wide tractor path called Tuckerman's Ravine Trail. After two miles we'll reach the Ho Jo's where we'll get our first view of the Tuckerman Ravine Bowl. If the avalanche conditions are safe, we'll climb .75 mile to the headwall and the Snow Arch. We'll have lunch here. We'll descend back to Ho Jo's and sled down the Shelburne Ski Trail.
This is going to so much fun! Bring one of those large plastic sleds that you see in one of our pictures and use a bungee cord to attach it to your pack. You have an option to not sled and hike back down; however we will not be waiting for you at the bottom. We will hike about 6.5 miles with a 2,300' elevation gain. It should take us 5 hours to complete this trip ~ this estimate is adjusted to allow for slower travel during winter because of heavier packs, includes time for changing clothing to regulate temperature.
This trail is always packed so all we'll need is traction, i.e., Micro Spikes. Bring hand warmers for your gloves. Wear winter-insulated boots on your feet, warm socks, dress in layers [no cotton], gloves [mittens are best], warm hat and headlamp/flashlight. Some guys like to have a scarf/neck gaiter to keep their neck warm, gaiters for their boots to keep snow off their boots, ski poles and small thermos for something hot to drink. Don't forget water, lunch and snacks.
After The Hike: Everyone is welcome to join us for an early dinner at the Red Fox Grill in Jackson, NH.
Lodging Option: We have 8 bunks available at our house near Waterville Valley, NH for Friday and/or Saturday night at $20 per night. Coffee/bagels each morning and linen/blankets/towels are provided. We have limited space in the fridge to store your beverages/food so it's best to bring a small cooler. Space is limited so email us ASAP to reserve a bunk!
Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot
The AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center is west off NH 16, about 11 miles north of the junction of NH 16 and US 302 in Glen and about 10.5 miles south of the junction of NH 16 and US 2 in Gorham. Turn in and park in the long parking strip. We'll meet you on the porch of the Visitor Center and Mike will be wearing his Patriots hat.
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Just a heads up but if you don't sled down we won't be waiting for you at the bottom...we'll be arriving 45 minutes before you do! Jon and I have never done this before but if it was too steep we would not be doing it. You control your speed by dragging your hands and if you think you are going to fast then just make yourself flip over. We are not sledding down the Bowl! We are sledding down the Shelburne Ski Trail. You can buy a cheap sled at Walmart or a local hardware store.
With the 5 inches of fresh snow that fell last night, hopefully this will be the start of a series of snowstorms leading to this trip!
The new trip date will be fine with Mark and me, and that gives us one month of sled waxing. What did Chevy Chase use on his sled?