Join AMC Outdoor Guides on this Guided Adventure to Carter Notch Hut. Our trip begins with an orientation session and overnight at AMC's full-service Joe Dodge Lodge in Pinkham Notch before we strap on our snowshoes and trek to AMC's backcountry hut in Carter Notch on Saturday morning. Exploring the forest, listening for wintertime birds, and investigating animal tracks along the way will give us ample opportunity to enjoy the Carter Notch area in winter. One night is spent at the hut preparing a group dinner, checking out the winter night sky, and learning about winter ecology in the White Mountains. The terrain is moderate to difficult 3.8 mile climb to the hut and the pace will be comfortable with plenty of time to learn and explore.

Winter Lodge to Hut trips are designed for the experienced 3-season hiker looking to venture into the world of winter. Participants must be comfortable carrying a pack over moderate terrain and sometimes steep terrain. Our planned mode of travel is snowshoes or MicroSpikes (they can be borrowed from AMC if needed), but please keep in mind that conditions can be variable. Participants must be willing/able to carry all personal gear including sleeping bag and group food for 3.8 miles to and from Carter Notch Hut. Hut accommodations are rustic with wood stove heat for the common space and cooking facilities. Bunk rooms are not heated.

Program Highlights:
Group of active adults seeking winter adventure
Learn and hone winter skills in fun and supportive environment
Guided group experience at an AMC Hut in Winter
Night sky observations
Natural history explorations including animal tracks and winter birds