NE67 Hike: Vermont's Killington Peak
When:
Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 11:00a -
4:00p
Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 11:00a -
4:00p
Where:
Sullivan Square(Medford Street / The Neck, Boston, MA, USA)
Sullivan Square
Boston, MA 02129
Admission:
Unknown
Hosted by:
Categories:
Meetup, Social Good
Event website:
https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=107764
Come hike Vermont's Killington Peak!
Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/vermont/bucklin-trail-to-killington-peak?sh=ehsbte
Distance: 7.2 miles
Elevation gain: 2,713 ft.
There will be a gear check for this hike at the trailhead. If you don't have the gear, you will not be allowed to join the hike.
What to bring:
- Hiking boots
- Water-resistant or waterproof pants.
- Thermal layer pants (recommended).
- Non-cotton top base-layer (preferable wool or synthetic).
- Non-cotton, breathable top mid-layer
- Water-resistant or waterproof hard/soft shell jacket
- Hat
- Gloves
- Headlamp (in case we hike into the night)
- 2-3 liters of water (insulated with a sock recommended)
- electrolytes (Gatorade/electrolyte powder)
- Snacks and lunch. You will be burning a lot of energy!
- Positive attitude
- extra socks
Expectations:
You must be comfortable hiking in potential winter conditions and have all of the required gear above. You are responsible for having a map of this hike (physical or digital); this is not a guided hike. You are joining like-minded enthusiasts and are responsible for your own safety and preparedness.
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING SCREENING QUESTIONS BEFORE SIGNING UP
- Do you have all of the gear listed above?
- What's your typical workout route?
- Are you comfortable hiking at a minimum of a 1.5 mph pace?
If you have questions, feel free to comment below or use the Ridj-it chat and I will respond as soon as possible!
Thanks and take care,
Kris
