WINTER
HIKING CLASSES

An Initiative by the Municipality
of Waterville Valley and Ridj-it


Waterville Valley and Ridj-it are teaming up to help more New Englanders get outdoors safely this winter. Digital winter hiking preparedness classes will help you become informed of what you need to succeed. Physical in-person winter hikes will then give you the confidence to begin adventuring with others during this season.

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DIGITAL

CLASSES

Online classes are introductory and cheap so that you get the information you need in the most efficient manner possible. These digital sessions are appropriate for beginner hikers up to advanced enthusiasts who wish to enhance their knowledge. You will need to attend one session in order to join one of the in-person winter hiking adventures.

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WHAT WILL

YOU LEARN?

You can expect to learn the following when attending an online winter hiking course:
1

Appropriate gear

2

How to avoid hypothermia

3

Best mountains to hike for winter beginners

4

Teamwork in reaching the summit

5

Reading weather maps and making best decisions

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And a whole lot more

FACTS ABOUT ONLINE CLASSES:

GUIDED WINTER

HIKING ADVENTURERS

Guided winter hikes will help you synthesize the material you learned in the online classes. These hikes are guided by certified Wilderness First Aid (WFA) members and will be divided into two difficulty levels: 4-hour hikes for beginners and those looking to gain confidence, and 8-hour winter hikes for those with more experience and preparedness. You must take the digital winter class in order to join.

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WHAT CAN

YOU EXPECT?

You can anticipate the following when attending a guided winter hike:
1

Snowshoe rentals if needed

2

A gear check by the guide

3

Vetted into the right difficulty

4

Maximum of 6 hikers per group

5

Guided hike of 4 or 8 hours

6

And more professional help

FACTS ABOUT HIKES:

WHAT GEAR

WILL YOU NEED?

You need to have the following items in order to attend a hike: