AMC Outdoor Explorations are a terrific way for you to try something
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.
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Daily Explorations - All season long, 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 an outdoor adventure, and Leave No Trace principles. Offered daily at the Highland Lodge at Crawford Notch and every Wednesday through Sunday at Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Notch, these skills sessions are a great refresher for novice and experienced adventurers.
Weekend Explorations
- Join us for a free guided hiking adventure every Saturday and Sunday at the Highland Center. We’ll do one hut hike per weekend, as well as two outdoor adventures suitable for beginner or intermediate hikers.
- Joe Dodge Lodge will offer a free guided hike every weekend. Hikes are 2-6 miles long. Locations might be Glen Boulder, Lowe’s Bald Spot, and Tuckerman Ravine.
Daily/Weekend programs may vary based on weather and local conditions. Free use of L.L.Bean gear room available at Highland Lodge.