Overview
Date
March 20, 2026
Pickup Locations
- Alewife Station | 5:30 AM
- North Station Garage | 6:00 AM
- Andover | 6:30 AM
Itinerary
Day 1 (Friday 3/20)
- Final Pick Up (Andover, MA) | 5:00 AM
- Rest Stop | 5:45 AM
- Arrive @ IMCS | 8:15 AM
- Cert Class Start | 8:30 AM
- Cert Class Finish | 4:30 PM
- Transfer to AMC Highland Center | 4:45 PM
- Dinner | 6:00 PM
Day 2 (Saturday 3/21)
- Breakfast at AMC Highland Center | 7:00 AM
- Transfer to IMCS | 8:00 AM
- Cert Class Start | 8:30 AM
- Cert Class Finish | 4:30 PM
- Transfer to AMC Highland Center | 4:45 PM
- Dinner | 6:00 PM
Day 3 (Sunday 3/22)
- Breakfast at AMC Highland Center | 7:00 AM
- Transfer to IMCS | 8:00 AM
- Cert Class Start | 8:30 AM
- Cert Class Finish | 4:30 PM
- Arrive back at Closest Dropoff (Andover, MA) | 7:00 PM
*times are estimates and will vary based on group pace and traffic conditions.
**Dropoffs are roughly 30 minutes apart, and will vary based on initial pickup locations
Cost
$899
Join IMCS and Guineafowl Adventure Company for a Three-day Recreational Level One course engages students in hands-on curriculum designed to develop an understanding and application of tools to help navigate or avoid avalanche terrain. Round trip transportation from Boston and two nights at the AMC Highland Center included. Perfect for aspiring winter backcountry travelers!
Hike will operate with a minimum of four (4) participants. If the scheduled hike does not reach four or more participants, clients will be asked to reschedule to a later hike or can opt to be refunded for the missed hike.