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AMC OutdoorsHere we index some of the great articles that have appeared online in past issues of AMC Outdoors. We will add new links to this page regularly, so check back!

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Who Taught You to Pack? Two backpackers learn how to go light. (May 2008)
Backpack in New England Go deep into the wilds of New England. Better yet, submerse yourself on a multi-day hiking adventure. (May 2008)
Old-Growth Forests These native forests - accessible by hiking trails - represent some of the most awe-inspiring old trees in the region. (April 2008)
Southern Exposure Seven hikes offering southern-exposed routes and summit views in every direction. (December 2007)
Skyline Views Seven hikes to admire the great cityscapes and nearby parklands that help define the Northeast. (November 2007)
Staying in the Game Find out how to stay off the sidelines—and on the trail, rock, or water—with expert advice on injury prevention. (November 2007)
Raptor Migrations Each fall, tens of thousands of raptors wing their way south through the skies of the Northeast. These seven sites are ideal for observing the avian spectacle. (October 2007)
Chasing the List A retrospective on the Four Thousand Footer Club and the unwavering allure of peak bagging. (September 2007)
3,000-Footers Many 3,000-footers are just as impressive as their taller cousins, offering big mountain views without the big mountain crowds. Here are some of the best. (September 2007)
Extreme Trails These seven hikes explore the most extreme of our region's trails, routes so wild that only in the Northeast would they even be called "trails." (July/August 2007)
Idyllic Islands Come escape to one of these seven island outposts and enjoy a tranquil haven of outdoor adventure. (June 2007)
Early Season Hikes These seven destinations provide a solution to the mud-walking dilemma. (May 2007)
Are We There Yet? Keep family adventures fun with realistic goals -- and a few tricks up your sleeve. (April 2007)
Hike by a River Come witness the pulse on these seven river hikes, selected for their accessibility, ease and rushing scenery. (April 2007)
New Conservation Land Discover these seven newly conserved locations that stand out as opportunities for fresh outdoor adventure. (March 2007)
The Best of Maine AMC's 37,000 Katahdin Iron Works property is your gateway to four-season adventure (January/February 2007)
Easy Winter Peaks Seven mountains offering a sheltered route to the top (December 2006)
A Hard Freeze The winter Presidential traverse (December 2006)
The Nature of Risk Why we put ourselves in harm's way (November 2006)
Hike Along Cliffs Best places to hike along cliffs (November 2006)
Sugar Maple Groves Best places to hike in sugar maple groves (October 2006)
100-Mile Wilderness Best hikes in Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness Region (September 2006)
Erik Schlimmer's Big Adventure He's completed Northeast peak bagging's toughest list and established the longest unofficial mountain bike route in the world - who is he? (July/August 2006)
Hike via Public Transportation Outdoors via public transportation (July/August 2006)
Walk by the Ocean Which way to the beach? (June 2006)
Classic Rock Eight great hikes that have Northeast written all over them. (May 2006)
Hut Logistics Annual spring supply airlift at the AMC huts. (May 2006)
Northeast Passage The International Appalachian Trail. (April 2006)
On the Appalachian Trail The best places to hike along the A-T. (April 2006)
Volunteer Trail Maine-tainers AMC volunteers lead trail work weekend on AMC's property in Maine. (November 2005)
Paths of Least Resistance On the trail of the nation's next great railroad boom. (July/August 2005)
Hut, Two, Three, Four Can this novice hiker survive the trek from Lonesome to Madison? (May 2005)
Going the Distance The Longest Trails in the Northeast. (April 2005)
It's Time for a Fall Hike Great fall foliage hikes in New England. (September 2004)
Om on the Range How yoga and hiking unite. (May 2003)
Tale of a trail How the Grafton Loop Trail came to be. (April 2003)
Dried and Delicious Backpacking meals come of age. (September 2002)
Pump It Up How to get buff for hiking and other activities. (May 2002)
Only Fools Rush In Plan wisely for hiking and backpacking trips. (April 2002)
Tower Power Many fire towers offer lookouts that reward hikers with great views. (Web Exclusive, April 2002)
Measure Twice, Cut Once Trail builders tell us how they lay the groundwork. (January/February 2002)
Climb Every Mountain Meet a peakbagger who has climbed all the region's 4,000 foot peaks in winter. (January/February 2002)
Leader of the Backpack What's it like to spend a week at Mountain Leadership School? (November 2001)
Dining Alfresco Tips for tasty meals in the backcountry. (September 2001)
Trail Bandits "Bootleg" trails cause concerns in the White Mountains. (December 2000)
Welcome to the Accessible AT AMC chapter volunteers build a wheelchair-accessible section of the AT in Connecticut. (October 2000)
Buying a Backpack How to pick — and pack — a backpack. (May 2000)
Trail of Years Explore the rich history of Mount Washington's Crawford Path. (April 2000)
The Agony of the Feet How to avoid pain by choosing the right hiking boots. (May 1999)
Stone Step by Stone Step The five biggest battles trail crews fight. (May 1998)
Who Goes There? The Americans with Disabilities Act hits the trails. (May 1998)
Rocky Days and Weighty Problems Trail crew life. (May 1997)
Welcome to Club AT Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. (May 1997)