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The cabins are rustic. Most of us find them to be comfortable, warm and relaxed
places to use as 'base camp' for day trips or backpacking. Each cabin has electricity,
gas cooking and heat, and comfortable common areas downstairs.
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The pace and style of the weekend are jointly determined by the leader's preference, the activities planned, and the size and interest of the group. The trip leader will organize a trip each day; you are welcome to pursue your own activity, with the understanding that the cabin may be locked until the leader returns. |
We expect trip participants to help with food preparation, dishwashing and general clean-up. Although the trip-leader coordinates things, you won’t be told to sign up for a task and even rarely asked to do one. Things are run on a pleasantly informal level. Use your own good sense to see what needs doing, and take it upon yourself to do it. As the hostel credo goes: "Leave it cleaner than you found it."
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Food
On most trips you can expect to help prepare and eat hearty Saturday and Sunday breakfasts and Saturday night dinner. On some trips you are expected to bring your own lunch; this is usually mentioned in the trip description. Make sure you have clear communication about food with the trip leader. The club does not provide alcoholic beverages. Leaders coordinate food buying and the cost is shared; your share for a weekend is usually $12-20. If you are a vegetarian or prefer to bring and eat your own food, that can usually be arranged in advance with the trip leader. However, meals for the group have priority for kitchen space. |
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The weather in the White Mountains is tenfold as changeable as in the rest of New England, and you know how quickly that can happen! Although trip leaders are helpful and well equipped, self-reliance is an appreciated asset on trips.
Layers of clothing made from wool, polypro and other high insulating/wicking materials are always appropriate, even in the summer months for the higher elevations.
Rain-gear is always in season.
Boots are recommended for hiking - for winter hikes, waterproof or insulated boots are advisable.
Always carry your own personal supply of drinking water, quick-energy food, and first-aid needs (moleskin, etc.).
Remember to bring your sleeping bag or blankets and sheets for your cabin stay - none of these are kept at the cabins.
Bring a flashlight
for navigating in the dark.
Start
of summer hike |
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Fleece,
layers, and hats needed on top of Mt. Eisenhower -- later the same August day! |
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No charge for one day trips.
On trips
all those not already members, become temporary members for the duration of
the trip.
Sub
Sig |
Schoolhouse |
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No Heat |
Heat |
No Heat |
Heat |
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| Sub Sig Members | $6.00 |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
$14.00 |
| Temporary Members | $10.00 |
$14.00 |
$10.00 |
$14.00 |
| Schoolhouse Members (*) | $10.00 |
$14.00 |
$6.00 |
$10.00 |
| Children (6-18) | $5.00 |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
$8.00 |
| Heat Surcharge per group per night (**) | $9.00 |
$20.00 |
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(*) Sustaining
membership: One-time fee of $225.
Annual Schoolhouse
membership: $25 (up to $50 applicable toward Sustaining membership).
(**) Heating charge: In the heating season, a heating surcharge applies for any night with less than six participants. This charge is per night for the group.