The AMC has been making news in newspapers and magazines, and on the radio, television, and the Web. Here is a digest of some of the news stories in which the AMC appeared during the first half of 2005. You may also browse more recent media coverage.
JuneHuts highlighted in United’s in-flight magazine
Hemispheres Magazine
June 2005
United’s in-flight magazine highlighted the AMC huts under "A Hut of One's Own" in the “Accessible Adventure” issue.
Outdoors with the AMC: Hut system opens for full-service season
The Union Leader
June 3, 2005
Outdoors with the AMC column focused on the official opening of the AMC huts on June 1 for the full-service season and recalled huts history on this 75th anniversary year of the Greenleaf Hut opening.
AMC summer destinations for families
Ottawa Citizen
June 4, 2005
“For Families” feature highlighted all-inclusive AMC Huts Family Experience Package and special daily family programs at the Highland Center this summer.
“Travel Watch” features AMC family destinations
Wall Street Journal
June 7, 2005
Wall Street Journal “Travel Watch” column highlighted discounted stays for first-timers at the full-service AMC huts this summer, as well as special daily family programs with all the amenities at the Highland Center.
Leave forest better than you found it
Burlington Free Press
June 7, 2005
The Rutland Herald
June 15, 2005
Op-Ed contributed by Ben Rose, Executive Director of the Green Mountain Club and Andy Falender, Executive Director of AMC, offered comments in support of the multiple-use concept of national forest management in response to the draft management plan for the Green Mountain National Forest.
Forest Legacy funding at stake
Bangor Daily News
June 9, 2005
“Viewpoints” called for continued funding of conservation programs such as Forest Legacy that have proven results. The President’s proposed Forest Legacy budget, which is in jeopardy of being cut, includes two Maine projects: AMC Katahdin Iron Works and the Machias River. KIW is a major component of AMC’s Maine Woods Initiative.
Highland Center dinners “best deal in the Whites”
Boston Herald
June 9, 2005
Series on places to eat and things to do at New England vacation hot spots highlighted the Highland Center and noted that the “best deal in the White Mountains may be the excellent dinners served nightly.”
New England Summer Guide: Take a hike with AMC
Boston Phoenix
June 10-June 16
New England Summer Guide feature on scaling New Hampshire's 4000-footers noted AMC's 4000 Footers Club, referred to AMC White Mountain Guide as "the essential travel guide to the Whites," and highlighted AMC mountain huts, including a photo of Lakes of the Clouds Hut. Feature also highlighted AMC online Trip Planner.
Outdoors with the AMC: Outdoors enthusiasts have plenty of choices for fun
The Union Leader
June 17, 2005
Outdoors with the AMC column highlighted fly-fishing at Little Lyford Pond Camps, Sustainable Lodging Program, Discover Acadia National Park, AMC trail adopter program, White Mountains huts, and AMC hiker shuttle.
AMC Maine Woods Initiative front-page feature
Bangor Daily News
June 20, 2005
Page-one feature story focused on AMC’s investment in Maine, efforts to partner with local gateway communities to help grow nature-based tourism opportunities, and milestones to date, including an ecological inventory of its Katahdin Iron Works property and completion of a forest management plan.
Little Lyford Pond Camps featured
Boston Herald
June 24, 2005
Feature highlighted the Maine Woods Initiative and focused on the wealth of hiking and fly-fishing opportunities at Little Lyford Pond Camps. Renovations at AMC Cardigan Lodge in Alexandria, New Hampshire were also noted.
Cardigan Lodge renovations and activities featured
The Concord Monitor
June 26, 2005
Conway Daily Sun
June 25,2005
Following a recent visit to historic AMC Cardigan Lodge, syndicated outdoor columnist Marty Basch focused on the lodge’s $1.5 million renovations and appeal for families and others looking for an outdoor retreat with “big, little mountain” hiking, swimming, and other local attractions.
Katahdin Iron Works project a “success”
Morning Sentinel
June 28, 2005
A recent aerial tour of Maine’s North Woods by members of the state’s Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committees included a fly over of the AMC Katahdin Iron Works land, which was referred to in this article as one of the Maine Woods’ “conservation successes.”
Cardigan Lodge page-one sports feature
The Record Enterprise
June 30, 2005
Following a weekend at Cardigan Lodge, sports writer Stephen Garfield wrote a full-page feature story—in addition to a full page of photos—detailing the lodge’s renovations and many opportunities for hiking and swimming.
May
AMC Viz Vols program featured in Backpacker
Backpacker Magazine
May 2005
The May issue of Backpacker Magazine featured the AMC’s Visibility Volunteers citizen science program and included extensive commentary from AMC Staff Scientist, Georgia Murray. Murray explained that the goal of the program is to educate people and spread understanding about ozone and its effect on hikers.
AMC regional hike recommendations highlighted
Backpacker Magazine
May 2005
AMC contributed two recommended hikes to Backpacker’s Northeast edition – Grafton Loop Trail and Smarts Mountain via the Appalachian Trail.
Photographic journey recalls historical images by past AMC president
Nashua Telegraph
May 1, 2005
Feature about Jerry and Marcy Monkman’s book, “White Mountain Wilderness: A Photographic Journey to New Hampshire’s Most Rugged Places,” which compares current photos with historical images taken by Dr. Ralph Larabee, a member of the committee that wrote the first AMC guidebook in 1907 and who served as president of the AMC 1912-1913.
AMC members contribute to Spy Pond trails project
Arlington Advocate
May 5, 2005
AMC member Stroker Rogovin helped co-organize Spy Pond Trails Weekend, an event in Arlington, MA that is counting on the helping hands of volunteers from numerous organizations, including AMC chapter members.
Outdoors with the AMC: Build outdoor skills at AMC school
The New Hampshire Union Leader
May 6, 2005
“Outdoors with the AMC” column featured the AMC’s Mountain Leadership School, an intensive, five-day course of study with a focus on experiential learning in an outdoor setting, is designed for outdoor enthusiasts seeking an in-depth grounding in outdoor skills and outdoor leadership skills.
A walk in the woods with authors of “Nature Walks in Southern NH”
The Concord Monitor
May 8, 2005
In an article for The Concord Monitor, outdoors writer Marty Basch took advantage of a book signing to ask some questions of Julia Older and Steve Sherman, authors of the AMC’s “Nature Walks in Southern New Hampshire” guidebook. The many books to their credit include three nature walk books for the AMC.
Hartford students participate in "A Mountain Classroom"
The Hartford Courant
May 13, 2005
Students and teachers from Hartford-area schools participated in the AMC’s “A Mountain Classroom” program and spent four days in the White Mountain National Forest. Activities included hands-on environmental science, wildlife ecology, hiking and team building.
AMC trail volunteers at work in Connecticut
Danbury News-Times
May 16, 2005
Connecticut AMC Chapter trail volunteers are helping to blaze sustainable trails in Collis Huntington State Park.
Summer AMC family packages featured
MSNBC Savings Sleuth
May 17, 2005
Savings Sleuth featured AMC all-inclusive family packages being offered this summer at the Highland Center and mountain huts. AMC Huts Family Experience Package for first-timers offers a 27 percent discount for families. Stay at the Highland Center for special family programming plus daily activities and use of equipment at no extra charge.
Outdoors with the AMC: Trailblazing
The Union Leader
May 20, 2005
Outdoors with the AMC column focused on National Trails Day activities being locally sponsored by AMC New Hampshire chapter.
13th annual National Trails Day widely covered
AlpineZone News – May 21, 2005
MetroWest Daily News – May 26, 2005
Worcester Telegram and Gazette – May 29, 2005
Boston Herald – May 29, 2005
Conway Daily Sun, The Concord Monitor, Valley News – May 29, 2005
Littleton Courier – June 1, 2005
Mountain Ear – June 2, 2005
Danbury News-Times – June 3, 2005
RSN-TV – June 3, 2005
WTNH-TV – June 3, 2005
Worcester Telegram and Gazette – June 5, 2005
The mix of volunteer trail projects being locally sponsored by AMC chapters in conjunction with the 13th annual National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4 received print and broadcast media coverage throughout New England.
“Week’s Best Deals” features AMC Huts Family Experience Package
The Washington Post
May 22,2005
The weekly “Best Deals” column highlighted the AMC Huts Family Experience Package being offered this summer and directed readers to the website and reservations number.
“Famous” local helicopter pilot recognized
The Concord Monitor
May 22, 2005
Joe Brigham’s 40-year helicopter pilot career has led to many interesting jobs, including his work with the AMC lifting construction materials and supplies to the AMC White Mountains huts. In the late 1980s, Brigham’s innovation allowed the AMC to drill wells at all of its huts in order to comply with safe drinking water laws.
"Quiet Water” title recommended
Worcester Telegram and Gazette
May 25, 2005
Article recommended AMC title "Quiet Water: Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Guide," by Alex Wilson and John Hayes, noting that it lists 100 quiet paddles in southern New England, including 16 in Central Massachusetts.
“Massachusetts Trail Guide” recommended
The Patriot Ledger
May 26, 2005
Summer Guide recommended "Massachusetts Trail Guide" for a hiking handbook on trails on the South Shore and around Massachusetts, noting that the guide has a color map of the Blue Hills Reservation and details many other area properties, such as Whitney and Thayer Woods Reservation in Hingham and Cohasset and Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth and Carver.
AMC receives $20,000 for Midstate Trail
Worcester Telegram and Gazette
May 29, 2005
As part of its Recreational Trails Program, the state Department of Conservation and Recreation has awarded more than $90,000 in grants, including $20,000 to the AMC for its Midstate Trail Protection Initiative.
April
AMC’s April workshops highlighted
NH To Do Magazine
April 2005
April’s "Town Tell-All" section featured background on the AMC’s storied history and highlighted April’s outdoor workshops in the Whites.
Tucks safety primary concern
Heart of New Hampshire
April 2005
Freelancer Marty Basch turned his attention to Tuckerman Ravine spring skiing for the April issue of Heart of New Hampshire magazine. A quote from AMC Public Affairs Director Rob Burbank warned of avalanche hazards, and the article urged skiers and boarders to consult the avalanche reports posted at the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center before heading out.
Tuckerman Inferno Race featured
NH To Do Magazine
April 2005
Feature on annual Tuckerman Inferno Race included AMC safety commentary in the article’s “Participate and Spectate” sidebar, including information regarding Pinkham Notch Visitor Center and Joe Dodge Lodge.
Little Lyford Pond Camps packages promoted
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
April 2005
AMC sponsorship of Maine Public TV Auction through contribution of Little Lyford Pond Camps packages resulted in on-air and website publicity that generated strong interest from bidders.
Enjoying New Hampshire’s mud season
MetroWest Daily News
April 7, 2005
The Concord Monitor
April 8, 2005
Syndicated Active Outdoors columnist Tim Jones gave his recommendations for making it through mud season in New Hampshire, citing AMC paddling workshops during June and July.
Outdoors with the AMC: Program focuses on “Green” Lodging
The Union Leader
April 8, 2005
Outdoors with the AMC column discussed the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association’s Sustainable Lodging Program and highlighted the AMC’s operations in the White Mountains and dedication to environmentally sensitive operations. AMC Public Affairs Director Rob Burbank served on an informational panel at the kick-off event for the Sustainable Lodging Program on March 30.
Waterfall hikes are springtime highlight
Boston Herald
April 15, 2005
Taking a hike ranked among the Boston Herald’s top recommendations for outdoors activities during the spring, an ideal time of year for a waterfall hike when runoff from snowmelt results in peak conditions. Local Boston Chapter activities also highlighted.
AMC participates in Discover Wild NH Day
The Concord Monitor
April 17, 2005
Portsmouth Herald
April 23, 2005
Articles noted AMC’s participation in New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Discover Wild NH Day. Numerous outdoor and conservation groups, including the AMC, help contribute to the day’s success by setting up exhibits and demonstrations.
Spring Tucks skiing focus of “Recreation Notebook”
Boston Herald
April 20, 2005
The Herald’s “Recreation Notebook” focused on backcountry skiing conditions this spring at Mount Washington’s Tuckerman Ravine, noting that many skiers start their hike up to the ravine from the AMC’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center.
Outdoors with the AMC: AMC offers tips for spring hiking
The New Hampshire Union Leader
April 22, 2005
Dealing with spring mud and the hazards of high water were the focus of this “Outdoors with the AMC” column that stressed low-impact hiking, backcountry safety, and the importance of preventing trail erosion.
Enjoy off-peak rates and bounty of springtime activities at AMC Destinations
The Boston Globe
April 24, 2005
Richard Carpenter’s “Real Deals” highlighted off-peak rates at the AMC’s Highland Center in Crawford Notch, Joe Dodge Lodge in Pinkham Notch, and mountain huts, which all offer outdoor enthusiasts springtime discounts in the Whites.
Little Lyford Pond Camps offers fly-fishing workshops and trips
Bangor Daily News
April 30, 2005
Outdoors article on AMC’s Little Lyford Pond Camps highlighted one-hour to two-day programs and workshops being offered to anglers this summer.
March
Moose Point Cabin featured
Natural New England
Spring 2005
The AMC’s newest lodging opportunity, Moose Point Cabin, was featured with a photo in the “TrailMix” section of the magazine. This self-service cabin is located on the south shore of Long Pond just nine miles away from Little Lyford Pond Camps.
Group outdoor adventure in the Mid-Atlantic
Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine
March/April 2005
Feature recommended AMC’s Mohican Outdoor Center for groups in the Mid-Atlantic interested in a range of outdoor activities, including canoeing, kayaking, swimming, camping, ice climbing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Outdoor photography workshops with the AMC
Outdoor Photographer
March 2005
Article authored by outdoor photographer and AMC workshops instructor Jerry Monkman directed readers to his photography workshops at http://www.ecophotography.com/, where his AMC courses are also highlighted.
Hiker sets sights on 4,000-Footer Club in winter with man’s best friend
WMUR -TV
March 2, 2005
Kevin Rooney of Vermont and his dog, already members of the AMC’s 4,000-Footer Club, have set out to conquer all of New Hampshire’s highest peaks during a single winter. When the news feature appeared on the airwaves and on WMUR’s website, the duo had almost reached their goal.
Highland Center role in ‘Highland Loppet’ noted
The Mountain Ear
March 3, 2005
The “Highland Loppet,” a cross-country ski tour for skiers with disabilities and their friends, physically disabled and able-bodied alike, was covered by Sarah Kimball in The Mountain Ear. The 25K ski tour, organized by Northeast Passage, involved a round-trip course from the Bretton Woods Nordic Center to the AMC’s Highland Center at Crawford Notch, and back.
Joe Dodge: hut master and weather pioneer
The Concord Monitor
March 3, 2005
In looking back at some New Hampshire history, The Concord Monitor highlighted the role that former AMC hut master Joe Dodge played in relieving weatherman stationed atop Mount Washington. A legendary figure in the AMC, Dodge was also a driving figure in the establishment of the Mount Washington Observatory.
Avalanche awareness focus of AMC workshop
The Concord Monitor
March 4, 2005
Syndicated “Active Outdoors” columnist Tim Jones focused on the fundamentals of avalanche safety after spending a weekend at Pinkham Notch, NH participating in an avalanche course offered by the National Ski Patrol and the AMC at Joe Dodge Lodge. The course consisted of eight hours of classroom instruction and eight hours of in-the-field instruction. Coverage also appeared in the Needham, MA Daily News Transcript and other New England papers.
Spring skiing highlight of season
The Concord Monitor
March 7, 2005
New Hampshire offers a host of spring skiing options, in some cases up until May, including the challenging Mount Washington backcountry destination, Tuckerman Ravine. Before heading out on the trail, skiers can get maps, current weather and trail conditions, and food at the AMC’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center.
Political leadership honored in passage of Highlands Conservation Act
MountainZone.com
March 7, 2005
The Highlands Coalition honored Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen and Senators Jon Corzine and Frank Lautenberg for their leadership in the passage of the Highlands Conservation Act. In a Highlands Coalition press release, AMC Executive Director Andrew Falender applauded the passage of this bill as an important step in protecting key ecological areas from development and ensuring public access for recreation.
Fred Stott shares memoir
The Boston Globe
March 10, 2005
In his new book "On and Off the Trail,” long-time AMC member Fred Stott looks back at the AMC through his eyes. Recounting his first hike in the Whites, working as a hutman at Madison Springs, serving on Iwo Jima, and helping to build the President’s Society, Stott weaves together events from his life with the evolution of the AMC.
Tuckerman Ravine “great place” for spring skiing and snowboarding
Montreal Gazette
March 12, 2005
Ottawa Citizen
March 19, 2005
Freelancer Tom Eastman referred readers to the AMC’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center for information about skiing and boarding Tuckerman Ravine during the spring.
Joe Dodge Lodge base camp for winter adventure
Boston Herald
March 13, 2005
Following a mid-winter stay at Joe Dodge Lodge, freelancer Sam Bleecker recounted lessons from his naturalist-led snowshoe trek. Other highlights for guests at Joe Dodge included lots of activities for beginners, special programs such as nature walks, and evening lectures covering topics as varied as avalanche safety and discovering the constellations.
AMC trail volunteers at work in Massachusetts
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
March 17, 2005
AMC volunteers will lend a hand in fixing trails at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation over the summer.
AMC Major Excursions leader a global traveler
The Boston Globe
March 17, 2005
Globe feature on AMC Major Excursions leader Stacia Zukroff focused on her world travels while leading AMC expeditions to Nepal, New Zealand, Alaska, the Canadian Rockies, and, most recently, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
AMC snowshoe tracking highlighted
The Boston Globe
March 20, 2005
Following a day spent shadowing a wildlife-tracking expert, Globe correspondent Jane Roy Brown shared her experience and referred readers to the AMC as one organization that offers snowshoe animal tracking expeditions.
Outdoors with the AMC: Tackling Tuckerman
The Union Leader
March 25, 2005
Outdoors with the AMC column focused on the annual spring pilgrimage to Tuckerman Ravine, alerting readers to be aware of avalanche and ice-fall hazards. The article also covered lodging options at the Hermit Lake Shelters and Joe Dodge Lodge.
AMC cartographer leads mapping class atop New England
The Concord Monitor
March 27, 2005
AMC cartographer Larry Garland shared his mapping expertise as part of an overnight winter Edutrip held on the summit of Mount Washington by the Mount Washington Observatory.
February
AMC destinations recommended for winter climbing
Backpacker Magazine
February 2005
Backpacker’s Adventures section focused on climbing Mt. Washington in winter for the February issue. Joe Dodge Lodge and Hermit Lake Shelters were both recommended accommodations.
Getting outdoors in Philadelphia
Continental Magazine
February 2005
In the February issue of Continental's in-flight magazine, contributor Kate Grip highlighted the “City of Brotherly Love’s” numerous fitness options, including wilderness experiences with the AMC’s Delaware Valley Chapter, which organizes regular evening hikes.
Unique White Mountains experience
The Caledonian-Record
February 1, 2005
Feature story recounted a winter trip to the AMC’s Lonesome Lake Hut. Article also included details about winter stays at Carter Notch and Zealand Falls huts.
AMC Mount Kilimanjaro major excursion spotlighted
Arlington Advocate
February 3, 2005
Following an AMC major excursion trip to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in December, the Arlington Advocate featured commentary from Stacia Zukroff, chairman of the AMC's major excursions. Plans for another AMC Tanzanian excursion are in the works for next January.
AMC Highland Center AIA Award cited
New Hampshire Business Review
February 4, 2005
New Hampshire Business Review recognized the AMC Highland Center and architects Carlone Dick LaFleche for receipt of an Honor Award from the New Hampshire Chapter of the American Institute of Architects in its recent conference of its Excellence in Architecture Awards. “Jurors applauded this project for its sustainability features and how the site plan honors green space,” the article said.
$5 million earmarked for Maine Woods Initiative’s KIW project
Portland Press Herald
February 8, 2005
The President's Fiscal Year 2006 budget for Forest Legacy funds proposed $5 million to help fund the Katahdin Iron Works (KIW) project in Maine, a key component of the AMC’s Maine Woods Initiative. This project, which is ranked number four on the national priority list of 44 Forest Legacy projects, was recommended by Governor John Baldacci and the Maine Department of Conservation as Maine’s top Forest Legacy priority for the coming year. Related coverage also appeared in the Morning Sentinel, Bangor Daily News, and on MountainZone.com.
100-Mile Wilderness sled dog race a successful collaboration
Bangor Daily News
February 9 and 10, 2005
Central Maine Morning Sentinel
February 19, 2005
The Moosehead Lake Snofest kicked off two weeks of events with a 100-mile sled dog race organized by the AMC in collaboration with Greenville and Brownville town officials. The Central Maine Morning Sentinel reported that the race was born out of a heightened focus on the region’s eco-tourism opportunities and non-motorized sports like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and dogsledding, which are being promoted by the AMC. In addition to offering use of its land for the race, the AMC planned to hold navigation, winter survival, and backcountry skiing workshops as part of the events and activities taking place during Snofest.
Climbing enthusiast shares accomplishments at AMC annual meeting
The Union Leader
February 11, 2005
"Outdoors with the AMC” column spotlighted acclaimed climber Mark Richey, who reflected on his accomplishments and philosophy of climbing during a presentation at the AMC’s annual meeting in February.
Winter camping’s mystique
The Berkshire Eagle
February 18, 2005
An AMC trail volunteer and hike leader in the Berkshires reflected on winter camping’s high adventure and underscored the importance of being prepared with proper gear and winter survival skills before venturing out.
"Clear Skies" bill lacking
News Journal
February 19, 2005
In a Wilmington, Delaware News Journal letter to the editor, an AMC member pointed to the Clear Skies bill’s shortcomings for protecting Class I National Parks, Wilderness areas and wildlife refuges and called for an alternative that supports a multi-pollutant approach.
Gorham, NH featured destination
The Boston Sunday Globe
February 20, 2005
Christina Tree’s contribution to the Globe Sunday travel section highlighted the charm and many attractions of Gorham, NH, including culinary delights, varied lodging options, and bounty of outdoor activities. The AMC’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, just down the road from Gorham, was highlighted for its lodging, meals, snowshoe rentals, workshops, and school vacation programs that include morning nature walks, noon talks, and nightly programs.
Ski & Stay with the AMC
Boston Herald
February 23, 2005
This winter Ski & Stay with the AMC at the Highland Center, Joe Dodge Lodge, and Cardigan Lodge, where guests can ski some of the most popular areas in New England, including Bretton Woods and Wildcat Mountain. Guests at the Highland Center, which emphasizes education and instruction, can even borrow a variety of equipment.
Discover snow sports in southern Mass.
The Patriot Ledger
February 24, 2005
Outdoor recreation groups such as the AMC offer guided skiing and snowshoeing trips in the Boston area and southern Mass. for those looking to gain experience and check out new areas.
AMC titles among notable outdoor books
The Union Leader
February 25, 2005
Following a recent installment about notable outdoor books, “Outdoors with the AMC” offered readers some additional favorites, including such AMC titles as the "AMC White Mountain Guide" and "Washburn: Extraordinary Adventures of a Young Mountaineer," by Bradford Washburn.
Embrace winter with the AMC
The Concord Monitor
February 25, 2005
Syndicated “Active Outdoors” columnist Tim Jones urged New Englanders to embrace the long-lingering days of winter by getting outside for some fun exercise. Tim pointed to groups such as the AMC for outdoor activities for all ages, including upcoming outings offered by local AMC chapters.
Greenville officials voice support in D.C. for AMC
Bangor Daily News
February 25, 2005
Greenville Town Manager John Simko and Geno Murray, Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital's CEO, were joined by AMC Deputy Director Walter Graff for a trip to Washington D.C. to voice their support for, among other things, Forest Legacy funds for the AMC’s Katahdin Iron Works project, part of the Maine Woods Initiative. They were joined by Kathy DeCoster of the Trust for Public Lands and met with U.S. Senators Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins, U.S. Rep. Tom Allen and staff members of U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud.
January
Ski & Stay and AMC workshops highlighted
Recreation News
January 2005
The January issue of Recreation News, published for federal workers in the Baltimore/Washington area, ran a reprint of the December AMC Outdoors feature, “Telemarkers and Snowboarders Speak Out for Their Sports.” The article highlighted the AMC’s snowboarding and telemark skiing workshops this winter, as well as Ski & Stay package deals.
Ski New Hampshire at Highland, Joe Dodge, and winter huts
Winter Magazine
January 2005
Michael O'Connor’s feature for the “official Ski New Hampshire Winter Magazine” highlighted AMC winter recreation opportunities at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Highland Center and the winter huts.
AMC’s winter getaways featured
Associated Press
January 2, 2005
The AMC’s Ski & Stay deals and wide range of winter destinations, including Mohican Outdoor Center, Cardigan Lodge, Joe Dodge Lodge, and Highland Lodge, received ink in papers nationwide – including the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Detroit Free Press, Myrtle Beach Sun-News, Patriot Ledger, and Escondido,CA North County Times.
Telemark skiing gains in popularity
The Boston Globe
January 2, 2005
Article sidebar highlighted the AMC’s telemark clinics and outings and directed readers to the AMC’s Website and reservations number.
AMC expands Ski & Stay packages
Boston Herald
January 5, 2005
This winter, the AMC is offering skiers and snowboarders even more Ski & Stay options. Choose from three different lodges – Highland Center, Joe Dodge Lodge, and Cardigan Lodge – and nearby downhill and cross-country ski areas in New Hampshire's White Mountains and Lakes Region.
AMC Outdoors quoted by Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
January 9, 2005
In this feature, Globe Correspondent Garry Harrington reflected on his recent peak-bagging experiences, including stays at Carter Notch and Zealand Falls huts, while climbing all 48 New Hampshire 4,000-footers. An accompanying article offered recommendations for winter hiking and extensively quoted a piece from the January/February issue of AMC Outdoors.
Lonesome Lake recommended for anglers
The Concord Monitor
January 9, 2005
One angler's list of favorite fisheries included Lonesome Lake. Those up for the hike are rewarded by spectacular views.
Guided AMC snowshoe excursions for beginners
MetroWest Daily News
January 9, 2005
Article offered clothing and gear recommendations for beginner snowshoers and highlighted the AMC's guided excursions this winter.
Ski & Stay at Joe Dodge Lodge
Slidingonthecheap.com
January 11, 2005
Weekly Sliding on the Cheap deals newsletter for New England highlighted lodging specials at Joe Dodge Lodge, where skiers can check out backcountry skiing at Tuckerman Ravine or hit the slopes at Wildcat Mountain with the AMC’s Ski & Stay deals. Not only does Joe Dodge offer information on backcountry trail conditions, but also a chance to meet up with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts.
Outdoors with the AMC: Raising funds to fight diabetes
The Union Leader
January 14, 2005
A member of the AMC's New Hampshire Chapter and the White Mountain Four Thousand Footer Club, John Lacroix of Derry, NH has chronicled his Four Thousand Footer adventures on film to benefit diabetes research. All 48 peaks are represented in this 52-minute film, which is available online at www.48movie.com.
Highland Center receives AIA award
The Union Leader
January 15, 2005
The AMC’s Highland Center earned Carlone Dick LaFleche Architecture of Cambridge, Mass. an honor award for architectural excellence from the New Hampshire chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
Mohican Outdoor Center rustic weekend getaway
New York Daily News
January 16, 2005
For a nearby winter weekend getaway, the Daily News recommended that New Yorkers look no further than across the river to the AMC’s Mohican Outdoor Center in the Delaware Water Gap area of New Jersey. A variety of cold-weather activities await nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, including cross-country skiing at nearby Blue Mountain Lakes, ice climbing in the Water Gap, hiking on the AT, or skiing at nearby Shawnee Mountain in the Eastern Poconos. This feature also highlighted the AMC’s weekend-long workshops and other destinations in Maine and New Hampshire.
AMC featured on Good Morning America avalanche broadcast
Good Morning America
January 17, 2005
National morning news broadcast Good Morning America looked to the AMC for a January 17 segment on avalanche survival tips. WABC weatherman Sam Champion interviewed a mountain safety expert for advice on avalanche safety and included a sound bite from AMC public affairs director Rob Burbank.
AMC assists with successful search and rescue
The Union Leader
January 26, 2005
Cooperation between numerous agencies, including AVSAR, Mountain Rescue, the AMC, and the U.S. Forest Service led to the recent rescue of a couple on Mt. Washington.
AMC secures long-term financing for Maine Woods Initiative
Bangor Daily News
January 27, 2005
Portland Press Herald
January 28, 2005
The AMC has finalized an agreement with Citizens Bank and Coastal Enterprises Inc. for $17 million long-term, fixed-rate financing in support of the AMC’s Maine Woods Initiative. The financing is based on the federal New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) program, a federal incentive for investments in low-income areas, and will provide at least $5 million in savings. The AMC’s Maine Woods Initiative is designed to attract new “green” tourism and jobs to the region, as well as to continue supporting the local economy through sustainable forestry and traditional use.
Groups offer women outlet for outdoor fun
The Concord Monitor
January 28, 2005
The AMC and other recreation groups offer beginner programs throughout New England, giving women an outlet to get outdoors without going it alone. Coverage also appeared in the Milford Daily News.
Outdoors with the AMC: Recommended outdoors titles
The Union Leader
January 28, 2005
New Hampshire bookstore owners share a few of their favorite titles on the outdoors, including two AMC Books, "Forest and Crag" by Laura and Guy Waterman as well as "Not Without Peril" by Nicholas Howe.
Winter camping feature highlights AMC’s workshops
Portland Press Herald
January 30, 2005
Feature article profiled Alexandra and Garrett Conover as they retrace the steps of a 200-mile winter camping route along the frozen waterways of northern Maine. The AMC’s winter survival courses, among other things, speak to the popularity of winter camping.
