Winter Adventure Extravaganza

Winter Adventure Extravaganza is an Outdoor Program/Recreational Athletics class taught by Karen Warren and Guy deBrun.

This course requires instructor permission.

Course Description
Join us for a trip packed with winter sport fun. We will travel first to western Maine where the beautiful Grafton Notch will be our winter playground. We will ice climb, cross country ski and snowshoe, returning each evening to a warm hostel. In addition, we will introduce snow travel skills such as ice axe self arrest and crampon use. Then we may have the opportunity to ascend Mt. Washington in nearby New Hampshire. Next we will make a quick visit to Montreal on the way to Quebec where we will cross country ski through quaint French villages, visit ice caves via snowshoe, and sample several alpine ski areas to ski or snowboard. Each night we return to the toasty country house of a Hampshire alum for good food, good talk, and relaxation. No prior experience needed, as all skills will be taught. Cost: Hampshire College students: $600.00 5-College/Communityt $800.00 Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Thursday, October 22 at 5:30pm.