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Pre: Co: Elect: Tuckerman's Ravine the beautiful glacial cirque on mt. Washington's eastern flank, is the site of one of New England's wildest rituals - Spring Skiing! We will do a moderate hike into the base of the ravine 9about 3 miles) where an amazing spectacle unfolds. Die-hard skiers careen over the 60-degree slopes of the headwall, leap crevasses, and suffer ignominious wipeouts to the applause of the assembled multitudes. We will spread out a picnic on Lunch Rocks and joint the spectators. The more adventurous among us should plan to pack in their skis and try their luck on the slope
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Pre: Co: Elect: Explore the magic of the mountains in winter on a snowshoe overnight hike to Carter Notch Hut. We'll trek the four miles to the Notch up Ninetten Mile Brook Trial. The hut, perched beside two mountain lakes, rests under the flanks of impresive Carter Dome. This trip is suitable for those with little experience, but good conditioning is a must. Cost includes guides, transportation from Newburyport, lodging in AMC hut, and food. Participants will need a backpack and warm sleeping bag. Snowshoes and other equipment rentals are available. Limit 12.
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Pre: Co: Elect: MT. WASHINGTON CLIMB: Want to put those new-found winter skills to use? Tackling the Northeast's highest in winter is a good mountaineering challenge. Our introduction to Winter Mountaineering course (or equivalent experience), plus crampoons and ice axe, are required. Includes from transport Newburyport, luch and guide. Limit 12.
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Pre: Co: Elect: The White Mountains in winter are a spectacular sight, but sojourners must be prepared to deal with extremes of weather. Why not try beginning snow climbing with our very experienced instructors? We'll start out with a backback on Saturday morning from Pinkham Notch to Hermit Lake shelters (2-1/2 miles). During the afternoon, we will learn how to use an ice axe and crampons or snowshoes Overnight will be in the shelters on the slopes of Mt. Washington. on Sunday, we will attempt a winter climb of the peak, either by the more gentle Lion's Head route or, weather permitting, up the steeper
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Pre: Co: Elect: Mysteries of the Unknown: Solving Those Pesky Mysteries: A six-week course exploring the following "Mysterious Topics." Earth Energies and Power Spots; Out-of-Body and Clinical Death Experiences; Psycthic Powers and Healing Methods; Atlantis Past and Future; Ancient Archaeology of Bible Secrets; Face and Pyramids of Mars; King Arthur and the Holy Grail; and MORE! An irreverent perspective from both a metaphysical and scientific/skeptical perspective.
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Pre: Co: Elect: BACKYARD BIRD FEEDING: You will learn the basics of attracting a large variety of wild birds to your backyard. Among topics to be discussed will be types of feeders, what to feed the birds, attracting hummingbirds, identifying birds that commonly visit feeders, coping with uninvited guests, and cources for further study.
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Pre: Co: Elect: INTRODUCTION TO BIRD WATCHING THE SPRING MIGRATION: Class and field trip is designed for the beginning birdwatcher. Classroom session will cover the identification of migrating birds likely to be observed including warblers,thrushes, flycatchers, vireos, and perhaps a humming-bird or two. Field trip will explore Marblehead Neck. Binoculars required.
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Pre: Co: Elect: INTRODUCTION TO BIRDWATCHING: WINTER BIRDING: Designed for the beginning birdwatcher. Classroom session will discuss field trip preparations (cloths, carpooling, maps) and explore the identification of birds likely to be seen in the field, and an Audubon Society Video Guide. On the field trip you will search the newburyport-Plum Island-Salisbury area for Wintering Bald Eagels, Snowy Owls & a wide variety pf water fowl. Plum Island entrance fee is $5.00 per carload, free admission with duck stamps. Binoculars required.
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