Join Kindling for a 3 day, 2 night queer hut-to-hut snowshoe or cross country ski adventure! We’ll explore the AMC Maine Huts & Trails winter trail system and spend the night at two cozy off-the-grid eco lodges in the 100 Mile Wilderness with full amenities and delicious prepared meals. This trip is for queer folks who want to explore Maine’s winter beauty in a queer-centered environment and learn a few winter outdoor skills along the way. We'll be hiking or skiing between 6-8 miles each day and staying at cozy full-service huts each night (Gorman and Little Lyford). Depending on snow levels, travel will be using snowshoes, cross country skis, or microspikes. Experienced trip leaders will instruct participants in the basics of snowshoeing or cross country skiing, winter safety & outdoor skills, and basic trail navigation.

Experience Required: Participants should be comfortable cross country skiing 6-8 miles/day.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Meet up with the group in the morning in Monson, Maine. Review gear, distribute group gear, and ski/hike to Gorman Chairback Lodge (7.3 miles) with a stop for lunch on trail. Eat dinner and sleep at Gorman Chairback Lodge.

Day 2: Wake up at Gorman Chairback Lodge. Eat breakfast and head off on the trail to Little Lyford Lodge (6.5 miles). Snacks and lunch on trail. Eat dinner and sleep at Little Lyford Lodge.

Day 3: Wake up and have breakfast at Little Lyford. Hike/ski back to the winter parking lot. Lunch on trail. Wrap up and farewell at the parking lot by 5pm.