Snow Sports

Tap into information and resources to help you enjoy winter fun in the outdoors.

Activities

• AMC Outdoor Explorations 
• AMC Chapter trips

Gear
Get the inside scoop on a wide variety of winter sports.

• Winter tents
• Winter-clothing tips to help keep you warm on your adventures
• Tips on base layering in winter or any season
• Choosing the right gloves
  
• Winter gear list
• Ski gear
• Winter footwear
• Snowshoe shopping
• Crampon tips
  

Safety Notes & Conditions
Learn about some potential hazards and what you can do to prevent them — and check out backcountry weather conditions before you go.

• Avalanche Advisory for Tuckerman and Huntington Ravines
• Avalanches & Avalanche Safety programs
• Hypothermia
• Frostbite prevention
  
• Backcountry Weather & Conditions Report

Destinations
Here are some of the many AMC facilities that provide a great base for enjoying winter sports:

• Little Lyford Lodge and Cabins — Greenville, ME
• Medawisla Wilderness Lodge and Cabins — Greenville, ME
• Highland Center — Crawford Notch, NH
• Cardigan Lodge — Mount Cardigan, NH
• Carter Notch Hut — White Mountain National Forest, NH
• Joe Dodge Lodge — White Mountain National Forest, NH
• Mohican Outdoor Center — Delaware Water Gap, NJ
• Zealand Falls Hut — White Mountain National Forest, NH
• Lonesome Lake Hut — White Mountain National Forest, NH

Resources
Find books on great winter adventures in the Northeast and some gear.

• AMC Guide to Winter Hiking and Camping  — everything you need to know for a successful winter-camping trip.
• Backcountry Skiing Adventures — more than 30 off-the-beaten-track ski tours in Maine and New Hampshire.
• Backcountry Skiing Adventures: Classic Ski and Snowboarding Tours in Vermont and New York — two dozen classic ski and snowboard tours.