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Hiking and Backpacking Resources

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Local Chapter and Guided Trips

  • AMC Chapter trips
  • Guided Trips at AMC Destinations

Trip Ideas

  • Recommended Hikes by State
  • Recommended Hikes on the Appalachian Trail
  • Recommended Hikes from White Mountain Guide Online (free trial)
  • NH Four Thousand Footer Guide

Gear and How-To Advice

  • Choosing a four-season tent
  • Outdoor gear for women
  • Buying the right boots
  • Buying a backpack
  • Loading a backpack
  • Layering for a mountain hike
  • Latest waterproof fabrics

Safety and Stewardship

  • Video: HikeSafe (from the NH Outdoor Council)
  • HikeSafe - Know the Code
  • Leave No Trace principles
  • Stay dry during rainy hikes 
  • The 10 essentials for a safe and pleasant hike
  • Safe hiking tips for spring
  • Food and drink for the trail
  • Dehydration
  • Backcountry drinking water
  • Bears
  • Getting lost
  • Hunting season
  • Hypothermia
  • Weather
  • Itinerary
  • Footcare

Resources

  • Best Backpacking in New England
  • Hiking Guides in AMC Store
  • White Mountain Guide Online (trip reports and trail conditions - free trial)
  • Hiker Journal Bulletin Board
  • Trail Conditions Bulletin Board
  • Mount Washington
  • AMC and the Appalachian Trail
  • Four Thousand Footer Club
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