Wachusett Mountain Chicks on Cliffs X UConn Summit Sisters Collab

About this event

Join us for this Collab with UConn Summit Sisters to hike Wachusett Mountain! This is a 6.7 mile hike with 1,207 feet of elevation gain. The leader of this hike is Natalie from UConn Summit Sisters!

Participants will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the posted location.

View the route here: AllTrails Route

Packing List:

1. Clothing (What You Should Wear or Bring)

Required

• Warm base layers (long underwear top and bottom; synthetic or wool)

• Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy jacket)

• Waterproof or windproof jacket (any winter shell is fine)

• Waterproof or durable winter pants

• Warm winter hat

• Waterproof gloves or mittens (bring two pairs if possible)

• Warm socks (wool or synthetic)

If You Have It

• Neck gaiter or balaclava

• Boot gaiter

• Lightweight gloves/liners

• Extra pair of socks

• Sunglasses

2. Footwear & Equipment

Required

• Hiking boots

• Hiking poles

• Microspikes (weather-dependent)

3. Safety Gear

Required

• Headlamp (with working batteries)

• Personal meds

• Personal identification

• Emergency blanket

• First-aid kit

• Knife

• Lighter

If You Have It

• Garmin inReach or satellite communication

• Portable charger

4. Food, Water, and Warmth

Required

• 1.5–2 liters of water (insulated bottle if you have one; a regular bottle wrapped in socks is OK)

• Lunch and snacks

• Lip balm

• Sunscreen (any SPF is fine)

If You Have It

• Thermos with a hot drink

• Electrolytes or sports drink

Other essentials you would normally bring on a day hike (sunscreen, other comfort items, etc).

Due to this hike taking place during early winter, weather can greatly vary and attendees should understand that the hike may be cancelled or rescheduled on short notice .