Come and enjoy a FUN, interactive program that will make you want to lace up your boots and hit the trails! Get practical, hands-on information about gear requirements, readiness, GPS trackers, footwear, snacks, great options for building mileage, hiking as a form of meditation, and more!

Learn from lifelong hiker and Appalachian Mountain Club guidebook author Alison O’Leary about planning and executing safe and enjoyable hikes. 

Topics include:

• Gear you don’t have to buy.
• Solos – resources for connecting with other hikers.
•  Check lists that ensure you’re prepared.
•  A route-by-route plan to build skills.
•  Suggestions for longer, more challenging hikes.

Alison O’Leary is author of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Best Day Hikes Near Boston guidebook. She’s a finisher of the NE67 and Winter 48 hikes.

Registration is appreciated but not required.