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Annual Meeting 2011 Meetings & WorkshopsPlans are under way for a great day of exciting workshops. Our workshops will help you to enhance your knowledge of AMC's efforts in engaging citizens in the America's Great Outdoors initiative, meet author David Goodman, author of AMC's Classic Backcountry Ski Tours, or the 2nd Annual AMC Film Fest. Come for all or part of the day — there's something for everyone. Workshops generally run in 50 minute blocks (those marked with ** are running on a different schedule) starting at 1:00pm and ending at 4:00pm.
Adventuring and Hiking Around the World - Participants in AMC's Major Excursion Adventure Travel program enjoy hiking, trekking, biking, skiing and other activities in exciting U.S. and international destinations year-round on trained volunteer-led trips. The presentation will feature recent trips and will describe how you too can experience beautiful landscapes, physical challenges, different cultures, and ecology and conservation -- world wide. AMC Historical Film Fest - August Camp Edition - AMC Librarian and Archivist Becky Fullerton will present historic films from AMC's collections. The AMC Library and Archives are home to numerous old film reels that have been recently transferred to DVD. This year's selection features one of the AMC's longest running traditions, August Camp. Travel to the Rangely Lakes of Maine, the Adirondacks, and nearby New Hampshire across several decades. Becky will narrate, describing the locale, giving details about the camp and offering other bits of fun AMC trivia! America's Great Outdoors: Engaging the Next Generation - How do we get the next generation away from computer screens and out into the Great Outdoors? President Obama's America's Great Outdoors (AGO) Initiative, launched this past April 2010, made a huge effort to engage youth in the process of developing this Initiative. Find out from experts at the US Department of the Interior (DOI), our own Outdoor Nation Youth Ambassador and AMC staff about how we can best address challenges and barriers, and get more youth outside. Come learn about AGO and discuss your ideas with a member of DOI and AMC staff and volunteers. Appalachia - How Not to End Up in the Accidents Report in the Appalachia Journal - Appalachia Editor Christine Woodside will review some of the more memorable accidents analyzed in the pages of Appalachia over the past few decades by a crew of field-savvy Accidents editors -- Justin Preisendorfer, Mohamed Ellozy, Gene Daniell, and Sandy Stott. In this workshop, Chris is joined by Gene Daniell, the journal's longtime committee member, a seasoned hiker, and former White Mountain Guide editor. Join us to learn more about how to prevent slips, falls, bad routes, and other mistakes that have led to injuries, death, or just terrible inconvenience. Backcountry Shelter Construction 101: Eliza Brook Shelter - Helicopters dropping 1,800 pound loads through a dense canopy of birch. A dozen strong backs heaving 500 pound logs. A master craftsman selecting the trees individually. It is a story of a year of planning, a season of hands-on-work, and critical resource protection. Become an expert in backcountry construction and resource protection in this behind-the-scenes look at the Eliza Brook project, which took place in the summer and fall of 2010 at AMC's Eliza Brook Campsite along the Appalachian Trail in the southern Kinsmans of New Hampshire. Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast with Author David Goodman - Join Vermont author and ski guru David Goodman on a backcountry skiing odyssey to find the best powder in the Northeast. The long-awaited 20th anniversary edition of Goodman's bestselling guidebook, Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast: 50 Classic Ski Tours in New England and New York, has just been published by the AMC. Backcountry magazine has called Goodman's book "the bible of Eastern backcountry skiing." Goodman will take us on a multimedia journey on his favorite backcountry ski adventures, from Katahdin in Maine, to Mt. Washington in NH, to Vermont's Mt. Mansfield and to Mt. Marcy in the Adirondacks. He will also offer advice on planning your own ski adventure. He will be glad to sign copies of his new book, which will be available to purchase. Proceeds will benefit the AMC. Chainsaw and Trail Tool Maintenance - Learn how to keep your trail work tools in top shape so that they work for you, rather than against you. Hands on demonstrations will be shown on chainsaws and most hand trail tools. This is a great workshop for all trail workers and 'do it yourself' landowners, both experienced and new. Expert instruction from trail professionals. Cold Weather Hiking - Winter in New England...the woods are lovely, dark and deep....and true New Englanders want to enjoy them in every season! What should I know about cold weather hiking? Learn how to plan ahead and prepare to enjoy a special time of year on the trail with experienced winter hike leaders and Leave No Trace Master Educators. Appropriate clothing, nutrition and gear will be discussed as well as Leave No Trace Winter Use Principles. Commercial Wind Power Development in the Mountains of the Northeast - Where Does AMC Draw the Line? - An ever-increasing number of commercial wind power projects are being proposed for mountains in the northeast. AMC's energy policy sets forth the Club's position on wind power development and criteria for evaluating specific projects. But how are these translated into actual positions - why does AMC support some projects, oppose others, and take no position on many? What is an 'appropriately sited' project? This workshop will discuss the Club's perspective on where wind power should and shouldn't go and how it is working to balance wind power development and the protection of important mountain resources. Does "the Outdoors" Fit in His Resume? Get Your Friends to Get Their Kids Outside - Even with mountains of research pointing to the high value of getting kids outside, many parents just don't make it past the threshold. How can we as AMC members and leaders help parents take their first steps on the trail, their first swing of the paddle, and their first night under the stars? Join AMC staff in a working session to strategize tools, messaging, and information geared towards reaching those parents who remain reluctant to get their kids outdoors. Edible Wild Plants and Mushrooms of the Northeast - New England is home to over 150 species of edible wild plants, some of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts, and dozens of species of edible mushrooms. Join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of Wild Plants I have Known....and Eaten, for a 60-minute slide show entitled "Edible Wild Plants and Mushrooms of New England." It covers over 70 of the tastiest species the region has to offer. These range from plants everyone knows well, like Daisies and Dandelions, to plants they may never have even heard of, like Calamus and Carrion flower. About a dozen of the tastiest (and easiest to recognize) mushroom species are included as well, from Morels in the spring, Black Chanterelles in the summer and Hen of the Woods Mushrooms in the fall. Russ will present information on identification tips, edible portion(s), seasons(s) of availability and preparation methods, along with general guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging. Facilities Update - The AMC has a long history of managing facilities throughout the region. This workshop shares the tremendous progress ongoing at Madison Hut in order to meet a late spring re-opening, the Grand Opening of Gorman/Chairback Camp on Long Pond in Maine, the opening of the bathhouse and other renovations at the Noble View Outdoors Center in the Berkshires and the new pavilion and tent platforms in support of AMC's Youth Opportunity Program at Ponkopoag Camp in Randolph, MA. Forestry - Sustainable forestry has been an important component of AMC's Maine Woods Initiative from the beginning. With the purchase of 65,000 acres of forest land in the 100 Mile Wilderness, AMC finds itself in the new position of implementing an active timber management program. But why is AMC harvesting timber on its land? Why not manage it all as wilderness? This workshop will describe why AMC believes that timber management is compatible with its overall conservation objectives, how AMC approaches timber management, and how this approach differs from that of commercial timberland owners. New Lodge, Trails and Adventures in Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness - One-hundred years after successfully campaigning to protect the White Mountains, the AMC is undertaking an effort that could help protect an area as large as the White Mountain National Forest is today! Known as AMC's Maine Woods Initiative, the effort has become a model for 21st-Century conservation. Immerse yourself in stories, updates and photos of outdoor adventure and large-scale land conservation in the heart of Maine's famed 100-Mile wilderness region. Learn how you can experience this magical region and join this historic effort. Outdoor Access to Family Programs - Since 1888, the AMC has been a leader in getting kids and families into the outdoors. Spend an hour with the family program leaders from AMC's White Mountain Destinations and learn about the new and exciting featured family programs, services and design additions at AMC Destinations. Now, more than ever, AMC is committed to getting more kids and more families into the outdoors. Learn about what we are planning and how you can be part of the fun.Social Networking for Conservation Advocacy - In today's age of Internet accessibility - at home, in the office and on mobile devices - building a community of supporters and engaging them to act on conservation issues requires new and creative strategies and approaches. AMC is actively using Facebook, blogging and our action alert system to connect with our members and supporters to advocate for conservation issues important to the club and our region. Come learn about these on-going communications efforts and how today's advocates can use the Internet to have a greater impact on protecting the outdoors. Trail Games for Groups of All Sizes - Give us 45 minutes and we will give you the start to your bag of tricks for what to do with kids on the trail. Master the favorite puzzles and games that AMC staff use with their Youth Opportunities Program and Teen Wilderness Adventure so you can use them with your kids or the groups you lead. Bring your ideas and sense of humor. Prizes will be given for participation. Want to Lead Adventure Travel Trips for the AMC? - Take your AMC leadership to a new level with Adventure Travel, an AMC volunteer-led travel program. Explore new boundaries through leading hiking, cycling, paddling or skiing trips in exciting destinations worldwide. Adventure Travel leaders create, plan, and lead each excursion, fostering a dynamic and active group environment. Join us to learn more about how to become an Adventure Travel Leader with the AMC.
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