Join Hallie and Eva for a 3 day, 2 night queer hut-to-hut 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 skiing between 6-8 miles each day and staying at cozy full-service huts each night (Gorman and Little Lyford). This is planned as a cross country ski trip, but depending on snow levels, travel may shift to using snowshoes or microspikes. Hallie and Eva will instruct participants in the basics of cross country skiing or snowshoeing, winter safety & outdoor skills, and basic trail navigation. Participants need some experience cross country skiing, but don’t need to be experts. You just need to be confident you can ski 6-8 miles per day on groomed trails. We believe that if you can hike 6-8 miles in a day and have some experience cross country skiing, this trip will be a good fit for you. Reach out to us if you have questions!

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Meet up with the group in the morning in Monson, Maine. Review gear, distribute group gear, drop duffels to be transported by snowmobile, 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

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