The 2024 schedule for "A" hikes is now available for people to sign up as leaders and select a hike and for hikers to join a particular hike. To signup as a leader, click the link labeled "A" Hike Schedule below, determine which week you want to lead and where. Then, email Doug at the email address shown below and let him know your information. The "A" hikes are usually one or more of the NH 48 4000 footers. Some hikes are loops and some are out and back. There are a few options if you want to consider hiking one of these hikes. You can go part way up and descend at any point or you can go to just one of the summits and then descend. There is usually an early start and a late start. Carpooling is optional and up to those that join the hike that day.
As you look at the schedule, please consider volunteering to be the leader for that week. The leader responsibilities are to observe the weather forecasts starting about 5 days before the hike and continuing up to that morning. If the weather is not favorable, it is possible to pick another day or pick another summit that would have better weather. The leader also sends out the email with the hike details. The leader keeps track of who will be on the hike and sends out an email to those that will attend to see if anyone wants to carpool. On the day of the hike, the leader organizes the group to get them going. The leader does not have to be at the front of the group during the hike but keeps track of everybody to make sure we all are accounted for. If the weather turns unfavorable, the leader can decide that the hikers should head down.
If you are interested in being a leader, please email Doug at othhahikes@gmail.com with your contact info and that will be added to the schedule.
We look forward to seeing you on the hikes!
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