Venture Crew Hikes Highest New England Peaks

Hopkinton’s Venture Crew set out for a challenging hike in New Hampshire’s Presidential Range recently in less than ideal weather.

They hiked across the shoulder of Mt.­­­­ Adams to the peaks of Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast at 6,288 feet.

After a long day hiking in rain and fog the day before, visibility at the peak of Mt. Washington was more than 100 miles.

Venture Crew is sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America and is open to young men and women from age of 14 through 20. The program focuses on youth development through challenging, outdoor, high-adventure activities. 

Hopkinton’s Crew was chartered in 2004 and is sponsored locally by American Legion Post 202. 

In order to develop leadership skills, the trips are proposed, organized and carried out by the young people with the guidance of adult advisors. 

Other trips have included rock climbing, snow-shoeing, dog-sledding, white-water rafting and mountain biking. 

Anybody interested in participating as a crew member or adult advisor should email Randy Kramer or call him at 508-783-6359.