Stay 3 Nights and Save 10%
Save 10% off the base single-night rate at New Hampshire and Maine destinations. This offer is available Sunday-Friday at the Highland Center, Joe Dodge Lodge, Little Lyford and Medawisla Wilderness Lodges. Discount is not valid from Dec. 26-Jan. 3 and Feb. 13-21.
Stay 4 Nights, Get the 5th Free
Give yourself plenty of time to explore the outdoors this winter and enjoy the magic of this special season! When you book your 4-night stay at the Highland Center, Joe Dodge Lodge, Little Lyford or Medawisla Wilderness Lodges, you’ll automatically receive your 5th night free! This offer is available Sunday-Friday, excluding Dec. 26-Jan. 3 and Feb. 13-21. Book your 5-night stay today and take advantage of these special savings. Some restrictions apply. Call 603-466-2727 for reservations.
New! Kid 2-for-1 Rates
September 1- December 25
Bring two kids 12 and under to our family-friendly lodges through December 25th, and the second stays FREE! Discount available at New Hampshire and Maine roadside lodges from September 1-December 25. November 26-29, 2009 excluded. Regular child rates apply to first child. One child discount per party.
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SOLO Wilderness First Responder
Oct 26-30 and Nov 2-6
This 80-hr course runs 2 consecutive weeks and uses the principles of long-term patient care, improvised resources, and varying environmental conditions as the framework for responding to medical incidents in remote settings. Lecture, hands-on practice, and simulated rescues emphasize injury prevention and decision making in emergencies.
Course graduates will receive CPR and Wilderness First Responder certificates. The WFR is the most widely accepted standard in wilderness medical care for professional outdoor leaders including mountain and river guides, wilderness trip leaders, camp and outing club leaders, rangers, and generally anyone who is responsible for the care and safety of a group in the backcountry.
The minimum age for this program is 18. Course includes meals, lodging, instruction, handouts and certification upon successful completion. Rates start at $837 for members. For reservations, call 603-466-2727.
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Wilderness First Aid
October 31- November 1
Whether you use the knowledge for yourself or others, being able to apply basic backcountry first aid is a vital skill for any outdoor enthusiast. Moving beyond urban first aid, this 2-day course teaches the skills necessary to identify and treat medical issues common to wilderness settings and to prepare for long-term care scenarios. Learn more>>
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Northern Forest Heritage Days and Thanksgiving
November 26-29
We invite you and your family to join us for A Northern Forest-themed Thanksgiving Weekend at Joe Dodge Lodge! You'll learn about the cultural and natural heritage of the Northern Forest region by sampling food, arts and crafts, and music of the region.
Package includes meals, lodging, instruction, and guides. Rates start at $155 for adult members, $165 for adult non-members, $95 for child members, and $108 for child non-members. For reservations, call 603-466-2727. Mention “Northern Forest Heritage Days and Thanksgiving” when you call.
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Ski, Stay, and Save Packages are Back!
The AMC will continue to offer all-inclusive ski and stay packages at the Highland Center and Joe Dodge Lodge this winter. Packages include dinner, shared or private room accommodations, a buffet breakfast, and a one-day ski ticket, with special breaks for midweek stays.
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Christmas Dinner in the Notch
December 25, 2008
Join us for a delicious Christmas Dinner at Joe Dodge Lodge! Come just for dinner or relax and stay the night. Dinner will include pre-dinner hot cider in the lobby and a special holiday menu. Reservations are highly recommended. Prices start at $9.50 for child members and $19.00 for adult members and $11.50 for child non-members, $21 for adult non-members. Dinner, lodging, and breakfast packages start at $55.
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New! Guided Full Moon Snowshoe Tours
Dec 30 and Feb 27 at Great Glen Trails, Jan 30 and March 27 at Joe Dodge Lodge
Experience the wonder of a winter walk on the moonlit snow. Guests of Joe Dodge Lodge can join an AMC Naturalist for a guided full moon snowshoe walk. We will use our senses and the moonlight to navigate the trails, listen for owls calling, and explore the winter landscape by light of the full moon. Tours start at 7:30pm from either Joe Dodge Lodge or Great Glen Trails. Call 603-466-2727 for reservations and further information.
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SOLO Wilderness First Responder
Jan. 4-8 and 11-15; Oct 25-29 and Nov 1-5
This 80-hr course runs 2 consecutive weeks and uses the principles of long-term patient care, improvised resources, and varying environmental conditions as the framework for responding to medical incidents in remote settings. Lecture, hands-on practice, and simulated rescues emphasize injury prevention and decision making in emergencies. Course graduates will receive CPR and Wilderness First Responder certificates.
The minimum age for this program is 18. Course includes meals, lodging, instruction, handouts and certification upon successful completion. Rates start at $853 for members, $928 for non-members. For reservations, call 603-466-2727.
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International Adventure and Dinner Series
Every Wednesday January 6-March 31
Now in its 20th year, the International Dinner Series remains a favorite for AMC guests. Join us on Wednesday evenings throughout the winter for delicious international cuisine. This 4-course meal is served family style and provides an excellent opportunity to meet new people as you discover cuisine from around the world. Dinner is followed by a presentation on the culture of the featured country each evening.
Dinners include soup or appetizer, salad, entrée, bread, dessert, coffee, teas and cold beverages. Guests may bring their own beer or wine. Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. AMC adult members pay $21 for dinner and children pay $10. Adult non-members pay $23 for dinner; child non members pay $12.
Want to stay the night? Lodging packages are available and include breakfast the next morning and Great Glen Trails ski pass in addition to the international dinner. Prices for AMC members start at $57 and $62 for non-members. Call 603-466-2727 for reservations and mention “International Adventure and Dinner Series”.
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Introduction to Winter Mountaineering
Jan. 15-18; Feb. 18-21
Efficiently climbing moderate snow and ice terrain along with lightweight and low impact winter camping skills is the focus of this popular 3-day course. The course is a basic but comprehensive introduction to winter mountaineering. No previous climbing experience is required but participants should realize that this course is physically demanding. Components of instruction include use of crampons, use of the ice ax, glissading, self-arrest, ice climbing, snow climbing, snow & ice anchors, avalanche awareness, and an ascent of Mt. Washington.
The program includes instruction, technical gear, lodging, and meals. The minimum age for this program is 18 (16 if accompanied by an adult). AMC member rates start at $645, non-member rates start at $672. For reservations, call 603-466-2727 and mention “Intro to Winter Mountaineering.
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Winter Family Adventure Weekend
January 15-17
Bring your family on a winter adventure in Pinkham Notch! We'll begin the weekend with tips on how to dress and be comfortable outside during winter. There will be fun for everyone with opportunities for snowshoeing, animal tracking, building a snow shelter, and making new friends. No previous experience is needed. Winter tips and techniques will be shared throughout the weekend.
Rates for this all-inclusive package start at $180 for adult members and $119 for child members. Package prices start at $192 for adult non-members and $127 for adult nonmembers. The minimum age for this program is 9.
Reserve your stay at Joe Dodge Lodge today! Call 603-466-2727 and mention “Winter Family Adventure Weekend.”
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Intro to Mountaineering Skills and Ice School
Jan. 29-31; March 5-7
This two-day course combines roped ice and snow climbing in one of the best winter destinations in the East—the eastern flanks of Mt. Washington. The diverse and challenging alpine terrain is perfectly suitable for this course, which focuses on learning and refining winter mountaineering skills and efficiently climbing moderate snow and ice terrain.
The minimum age for this program is 18 (16 if accompanied by an adult). The package includes instruction, use of technical gear, lodging, and meals. Rates start at $434 for members, $475 for non-members. For reservations, call 603-466-2727. Mention “Intro to Mountaineering Skills and Ice School” when you call.
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Guided Lodge-to-Hut: Winter Family Adventure to Carter Notch Hut
Feb. 15-17
Experience winter during this backcountry snowshoe adventure. The Carter Range sits on the border of the newest wilderness area of the White Mountain National Forest and offers stunning wild scenery in February. Our trip begins with an orientation session at AMC’s Joe Dodge Lodge the night before we set out for AMC’s backcountry Carter Notch Hut. An equipment discussion and overview of winter ecology are the topics for our evening session before we set out as a group on an unforgettable opportunity to experience Carter Notch in winter. AMC Senior Interpretive Naturalist Nancy Ritger will lead the excursion.
This backcountry adventure is perfect for the experienced 3-season hiker looking to venture into the world of winter. Participants must be comfortable carrying a pack with sleeping bag over moderate terrain. Hut accommodations are rustic with wood stove heat for the common space and cooking facilities. Bunkrooms are not heated.
This package includes meals, lodging and guided instruction. The minimum age for this program is 10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Member rates start at $215for adults and $136 for children. Non-member rates start at $225 for adults and $144 for children. For reservations, call 603-466-2727 and mention “Lodge-to-Hut Winter Family Adventure to Carter Notch Hut”.
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Winter Family Adventure Midweek
February 17-19
Spend February vacation with the AMC in the White Mountains! There will be fun for everyone with opportunities for snowshoeing, animal tracking, building a snow shelter, and making new friends. We'll also go over how to dress for winter and other seasonal tips and techniques so you can stay safe in the cold. No previous experience is needed.
Rates for this all-inclusive package start at $199 for adult members and $116 for child members. Package prices start at $215 for adult non-members and $124 for adult non-members. The minimum age for this program is 9.
Reserve your stay at Joe Dodge Lodge today! Call 603-466-2727 and mention “Winter Family Adventure Midweek”.
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Kid 2-for-1 Rates are Back!
February 21-25
Bring two kids 12 and under to our family-friendly lodges and the second stays FREE! Discount available at New Hampshire and Maine roadside lodges. Regular child rates apply to first child. One child discount per party.
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50+ Winter Adventures
Feb. 23-25; March 9-11
Spend time in the White Mountains during the spectacular winter season with a group of your peers. You’ll enjoy comfortable accommodations, majestic mountain views, and days packed with guided activities designed especially for those over age 50.
Each day will be action packed with snowshoeing, animal tracking, cross-country skiing, and winter ecology. Evenings will be spent recounting the day’s adventures with new friends by the fire and attending evening presentations.
This package includes meals, guided instruction, snowshoe use, a cross-country ski pass, and lodging. Rates start at $215 for members and $225 for non-members. For reservations, call 603-466-2727. Mention “50+ Winter Adventures” when you call.
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Life in the Cold: Exploring in Winter
March 5-6
Spend the day with AMC Senior Naturalist Nicky Pizzo and discover all that abounds in the winter woods surrounding Pinkham Notch. We’ll discuss winter adaptation of plants and animals, look for animal tracks and sign both on and off trail, and investigate the progression of life through a winter day.
Package includes lodging, meals, snowshoe rentals, instruction, and guides. For reservations call 603-466-2727 and mention “Life in the Cold”.
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Wilderness First Aid
March 6-7; November 6-7
Whether you use the knowledge for yourself or others, being able to apply basic backcountry first aid is a vital skill for any outdoor enthusiast. Moving beyond urban first aid, this 2-day course teaches the skills necessary to identify and treat medical issues common to wilderness settings and to prepare for long-term care scenarios.
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National Ski Patrol Level 1 Avalanche Course
March 12-14
This 24-hour course is essential for winter hikers, skiers, and mountaineers who want to know how to evaluate risk for avalanches and avoid them in the backcountry. Classroom time will focus on weather, snow pack and terrain. Conditions permitting, the following 2 days will be spent outside in the avalanche terrain of Tuckerman Ravine. There, we will apply the protocols of snow pack investigation, terrain analysis and route selection decisions we have learned. This course meets or exceeds the requirements of the American Avalanche Association for Level 1 instruction. Credentials are given upon completion.
Full course includes meals, lodging, instruction, handouts, the book Snow Sense, use of avalanche beacons, and accreditation upon completion from the National Ski Patrol. The minimum age for this program is 18. Prices start at $325 for AMC members and $342 for non-members. Call 603-466-2727 for reservations. Mention “National Ski Patrol Level 1 Avalanche Course” when you call.
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$45 Tuckerman Ravine Bunk and Breakfast Special
March 28-May 27
Save over 15% off regular lodging rates with our $45 Tuckerman Ravine Bunk and Breakfast Special! Tuckerman Ravine is home to some of the best extreme skiing and snowboarding in New Hampshire. Make AMC's Joe Dodge Lodge your base camp and enjoy easy access to "Tucks" and Mt. Washington. This special bed and breakfast package starts at just $45 and includes comfortable bunkroom lodging, an energy packed all-you-can-eat breakfast, and 10% off "Tucks" memorabilia in the Lodge's Trading Post Store.
Please note that conditions at Tuckerman Ravine vary, and the terrain is challenging. There are no ski lifts, and skiers will need to be in excellent physical condition to meet the challenge of the three-mile hike up the ravine. For help planning your trip, call 603-466-2727.
Call 603-466-2727 to make your reservation. Mention "$45 Tuckerman Ravine Bunk and Breakfast Special" when you call.
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Tucks Talks
April 3-May 30
Join AMC staff and volunteers every Saturday and Sunday morning at the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center for a discussion about Tuckerman Ravine. Talks will feature questions about mountain conditions, backcountry safety, and spring skiing preparations. Talks are complimentary with your stay at Joe Dodge Lodge.
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