Parading to Tanglewood: A Sunrise Gathering at Bousquet Mountain
Parading to Tanglewood: A Sunrise Gathering at Bousquet Mountain
Yo-Yo Ma’s We The People week begins with a sunrise gathering at Bousquet Mountain.
We begin the week by welcoming the sun, a reminder that music reconnects us with nature and each other. Participants will hike (or, if unable, take the chairlift) up Bousquet Mountain and join a special experience led by Passamaquoddy musician and educator Chris Newell, with Tanglewood musicians, Nipmuc flutist Hawk Henries, and Berkshire-area artists: Natalia Bernal & Jason Ennis on vocals and guitar, fiddler Ida Mae Specker, spoken word artists from Multicultural BRIDGE and live painting by Shelsey Rodriguez. Once the sun has risen, participants will enjoy coffee and pastries and conversation with their neighbors. This event is produced in partnership with Mill Town, Bousquet Mountain and Berkshire Natural Resources Council.
Participants are invited after the gathering to plant seeds together at Roots Rising's Farm & Education Center, which empowers youth and builds community through food and farming.
Sat, Aug 1
Hike and chair lift operation begin
Hike and chair lift operation begin
Final hikers begin and final chair lift ride
Final hikers begin and final chair lift ride
Arrive at Bousquet Mountain summit
Arrive at Bousquet Mountain summit
Summit event begins
Summit event begins
Hike Description
Participants should be prepared for a moderate mountain hike involving sustained uphill walking, uneven terrain, and variable trail conditions. Appropriate footwear, water, and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. While no technical climbing experience is necessary, participants should be comfortable walking for an extended period and navigating natural trails. Each hiker is encouraged to arrive early enough to proceed at a comfortable pace that allows ample opportunity to enjoy the landscape while still reaching the summit in time for the scheduled event. The trail will be lit and volunteers from the Berkshire Natural Resources Council will join staff and Ski Patrol members from Bousquet Mountain to assist participants along the route. The vertical rise of this hike is approximately 750 feet, and the distance is approximately 2/3 of a mile in each direction. The length of time it will take to reach the summit will vary depending on ability, and we recommend allowing for between 20 and 35 minutes in each direction.
