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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!

Meet some of the fascinating AMC people and programs that make the club what it is.

Some Like it Cold AMC caretakers relish winters without running water — or a thermostat. A look at why these ambassadors of winter choose to do what they do. (November 2007)
Chasing the List A retrospective on the Four Thousand Footer Club and the unwavering allure of peak bagging. (September 2007)
A Love of Trees Grows in Brooklyn How will 19 kids from Brooklyn survive the wilds of New Jersey's Delaware Water Gap? (October 2006)
Writing is Her Nature Melissa Stewart has penned more than 50 children’s science books. (December 2004)
Bringing AMC to Asia Garth Willis got his start with the AMC before running the Alpine Fund in Kyrgyzstan. (November 2004)
Doctor of Hike-ology Claudia Mausner delves deep in her field of environmental psychology. (September 2004) 
Agent of Change Carson Tang takes pride in orchestrating events with benefits beyond the physical. (July/August 2004)
Acting Locally Anne Melvin works on conservation issues through her New Hampshire Chapter. (June 2004)
Bringing Conservation Home Kelly Omand has worn out many a pair of boots in the name of conservation. (May 2004)
Three Mile Man Lawrence "Stroker" Rogovin has a (nearly) life long connection to Three Mile Island. (April 2004)
Super Steward Scott Monroe knows that one person can make a difference! (March 2004)
He Takes to the Woods Bryan Courtois spends as little time indoors as possible. (January/February 2004)
Changing the Chesapeake Paul and Mary Ann Ray are trip leaders and conservationists. (December 2003)
Hudson Hero Joe Gardner works on conservation efforts in the Hudson area. (November 2003)
Hiking Pioneer Leon Barkman could possibly be the most fit 71-year-old in Connecticut. (October 2003)
Island Hopping Marie Tanner took one look at Fire Island and never left. (September 2003)
One for the Road Billy Starr pedals across Massachusetts. (July/August 2003)
All in the Family Sue and Gerry Hardy wrote the book on hiking in Connecticut. (June 2003)
Life with a Water View Vonnie Reis is an active Young Members leader for the Boston Chapter. (May 2003)
From Maryland to Mizpah Dick Hillman is a frequent trip leader and a regular information volunteer. (April 2003)
Life by the Drop Charlie Camp's first contact with the AMC was to rent canoes for his Boy Scout troop; it wasn't long before he became a trip leader. (March 2003)
Snow Angel Kathryn Yousif shares the motives that have kept her volunteering for more than 25 years. (January/February 2003)
Green Acres Mary and Bob Harrington have been leading skiing workshops and the New Hampshire Chapter's Conservation Committee. (December 2002)
Generating Change Amy Hsu is Hiking Chair and helped found a Young Members Committee for the New York-North Jersey Chapter. (November 2002)
Capital Asset Paul Elliott leads hikes for the Washington, D.C. chapter. (October 2002)
A Man for All Seasons New Hampshire Chapter member Ed Hawkins reaches summits all year long. (September 2002)
Mountaineering Mama Boston Chapter member Ildi Morris shares her passion for climbing. (July/August 2002)
In Tune with AOK Marty Cohen leads AMC Outings for Kids with the New York-North Jersey Chapter. (June 2002)
Conservation Champion Narragansett Chapter member Jack Schempp believes in mixing conservation with recreation. (May 2002)
Calling All Backpackers Andrea Deaton of the Delaware Valley Chapter is a leader on the trail and beyond. (April 2002)