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Outdoor Explorations

AMC Outdoor Explorations are a terrific way for you to try something Learn how to cross-country ski and snowshoe with our free weekend explorations!new or brush up on your skills. Best of all, our daily and weekend Explorations are free for our guests—simply show up and learn!

Offered at our White Mountain lodges, our daily and weekend Explorations are a great way to get the most out of your stay, whether you're a weekend warrior or have an entire week of adventure planned. Stop in for a one-hour clinic before heading out on your own for the day. Or sign up for a half-day guided hike or naturalist walk with AMC's friendly staff to lead you.

Don't wait. Book your next AMC getaway today. Check availability or call 603-466-2727 to reserve.

Daily Explorations
  • Year-round, stop in for free, one-hour skills sessions with AMC's expert staff. Topics vary depending on the location and weather, but could include nature walks, moose tours, map and compass navigation, how to pack for seasonal outdoor adventures, and Leave No Trace principles. Offered daily at the Highland Lodge at Crawford Notch and the Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Notch, these skills sessions are a great refresher for novice and experienced adventurers.

Weekend Explorations

  • Join us at the Highland Lodge for a free one-hour Learn to Nordic Ski or Snowshoe Clinic. Learn the basics of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing from AMC's friendly staff, then try out your new skills on a guided naturalist trip on your own.
  • Join us at both the Highland Lodge and Joe Dodge Lodge for free Guided Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski Tours with an AMC Naturalist.
Daily/Weekend programs may vary based on weather and local conditions. Free use of L.L.Bean gear room available at Highland Lodge.

Photo: Jerry and Marcy Monkman

 
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