Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing
Winter hiking is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the views offered by a leafless landscape, the crispness of the air, the way the forest sounds, and warming up on a cold day. Hike local wilderness areas such as the Middlesex Fells Reservation and the Western Greenway, led by an experienced guide. Engage your curiosity, seek out adventure, build camaraderie, and increase your stamina on hikes of varying distances and challenges. Gain winter hiking confidence as you learn how to use micro-spikes on ice, snowshoes on fresh powder, and headlamps when our hikes continue past sunset. Our club will culminate in an optional full-day hike* in the White Mountain National Forest.
Pickup & Dropoff: Students should look for the van at 3:00pm.
All necessary equipment (including hiking backpacks, microspikes, snowshoes and headlamps) will be provided for both the club and the hike.
Sturdy and waterproof boots, wool or synthetic layers, and cold weather outerwear including gloves and winter hat are required.
Note: The full-day hike is on Sunday, March 9 and is open to Hiking Club members only, register separately.
Dave Fatula
Instructor
Dave Fatula is owner of Guineafowl Adventure Company. A lifelong outdoorsman and New Englander, Dave loves being out in the wilderness, making connections with others, and leading them through potentially perspective-shifting experiences. Dave strives to provide spaces where growth, connection, and exploration are fun, safe, and above all rewarding.
Winter Hiking-Full Day Hike
Online registration is overWinter Hiking-Gr 6-8 - Winter Extension
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Dave Fatula
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 6th 2025 | 3:05 - 6:00 PM | Gibbs School |
| Thu, Mar 13th 2025 | 3:05 - 6:00 PM | Gibbs School |
| Thu, Mar 20th 2025 | 3:05 - 6:00 PM | Gibbs School |
Winter Hiking-Gibbs Gr 6
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Dave Fatula
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 16th 2025 | 3:05 - 6:00 PM | Gibbs School |
| Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 | 3:05 - 6:00 PM | Gibbs School |
| Thu, Jan 30th 2025 | 3:05 - 6:00 PM | Gibbs School |
| Thu, Feb 13th 2025 | 3:05 - 6:00 PM | Gibbs School |
| Thu, Feb 27th 2025 | 3:05 - 6:00 PM | Gibbs School |
Winter Hiking-OMS Gr 7-8
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Dave Fatula
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 14th 2025 | 3:05 - 6:00 PM | Ottoson Middle School |
| Tue, Jan 21st 2025 | 3:05 - 6:00 PM | Ottoson Middle School |
| Tue, Jan 28th 2025 | 3:05 - 6:00 PM | Ottoson Middle School |
| Tue, Feb 4th 2025 | 3:05 - 6:00 PM | Ottoson Middle School |
| Tue, Feb 11th 2025 | 3:05 - 6:00 PM | Ottoson Middle School |