Thursday, October 3rd, 6:30pm
Registration is appreciated, but all are welcome.
Come and enjoy an interactive program that will make you want to lace up your boots and hit the trails! Get practical, hands-on information about gear requirements, readiness, GPS trackers, footwear, snacks, great options for building mileage, hiking as a form of meditation, and more!
Learn from lifelong hiker and Appalachian Mountain Club guidebook author Alison O’Leary about planning and executing safe and enjoyable hikes.
Topics include:
- Gear you don’t have to buy.
- Solos – resources for connecting with other hikers.
- Check lists that ensure you’re prepared.
- A route-by-route plan to build skills.
- Suggestions for longer, more challenging hikes.
Alison O’Leary is author of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Best Day Hikes Near Boston guidebook. She’s a finisher of the NE67 and Winter 48 hikes.