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About Us

The mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club is to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors.

Get Outdoors. Find Your People.

The Appalachian Mountain Club is a community of more than 90,000 adventurers, advocates, and nature nerds whose passion for the outdoors knows no bounds. From Maine to Virginia, we connect people with nature—and with each other.

We live to understand and celebrate the outdoors. When you stay at an AMC property, sign up for a guided excursion, or lend your voice to our advocacy efforts, you join our movement to bring about a world where nature is healthy, loved, and protected. And maybe it’s all the fresh air and sunshine talking, but we’re feeling optimistic about achieving that vision.

AMC commits to building a welcoming community where people of all backgrounds can come together to enjoy and protect the natural world. When we speak about engagement, we start with community, but we don’t end there. AMC’s efforts include growing membership, expanding experiences, establishing retention strategies, and continually evolving what AMC looks like. Learn more about AMC’s commitment to Community Engagement.

Whether you’re just getting started on your outdoor journey or you're an experienced adventurer, there’s a place for you at AMC. So grab your pack. It’s time to join in—and get out.

Celebrating 150 Years

In 2026, we're celebrating 150 years of shared adventure with a 2,000+ mile relay from Virginia to Maine—honoring the people and places that shaped our legacy. Join us as we carry the spirit of connection and conservation into the next chapter.

Explore Our Legacy In Motion

Biggest Adventure (2)
January 8, 1876
1876 Lary House In Gorham Nh With Several Founding Amc Members And Officers In Front 1876 Ls3.31

The Appalachian Mountain Club is founded in Boston

August – September 1888
1888 Ls34.10 Madison Spring Hut Circa 1890

First AMC Hut at Madison Spring is built

February 1895
1895 Footbridge Over Snyder Brook With A Path Sign Beyond Randolph, N.h. 1918 Ls38.48

AMC makes its first conservation land purchase by acquiring thirty-six acres along Snyder Brook in Randolph, New Hampshire, to protect a strip of old-growth forest from imminent logging operations

March 1, 1911
1911 Weeks Act Cartoon Of Uncle Sam And The Old Man Of The Mountain

Advocacy by AMC and other groups results in passage of Weeks Act (36 Stat. 961), authorizing the creation of Eastern National Forests

1968
1968 Amc Youth Opportunities Program Group At Lonesome Lake Hut 1970

AMC’s Youth Opportunities Program launches to foster joyful outdoor experiences for area youth, laying the groundwork for today’s Outdoor Journey Fund

March 25, 1975
1975 March 25 Franconia Notch From Eagle Cliff Circa1975

AMC wins permanent injunction against I-93 construction north of Franconia Notch based on deficiencies in project’s Environmental Impact Statement

1981
1981 Researchers Checking Acid Rain Study Collection Site Lakes Of The Clouds Hut 1986

AMC begins investigations into the acidity of cloud and rainwater on the upper slopes of the White Mountains at sites on Mount Lafayette and Mount Washington. The study continues today at AMC Lakes of the Clouds Hut

1998
1998 Pennsylvania Highlands Greenway May 2008

AMC joins the Highlands Coalition, an advocacy group focused on land protection in the Highlands region of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, and begins work on mapping critical treasures in the region

September 26, 2002
2002 Sept 26 Robbins Cinquefoil On Mount Washington 2000 Sl5001.2000.0006

Robbins Cinquefoil removed from Endangered Species list after 22 years, thanks to restoration efforts by AMC and partners

June 30, 2003
Amc Fly Fishing Festival 2023 Little Lyford Lodge 17.jpg

AMC launches the Maine Woods Initiative with the purchase of 37,000 acres in the 100-Mile Wilderness region from International Paper and the purchase of Little Lyford Lodge and Cabins

February 1, 2018
Fog In The Connecticut River Valley As Seen From A Hilltop Farm In Stewartstown, New Hampshire.

The Northern Pass transmission line is unanimously rejected by New Hampshire’s Site Evaluation Committee after eight years of opposition work by AMC with thousands of citizens, towns, and conservation organizations

May 18, 2021
2021 Dark Sky Park Photo By Jamie Malcolm Brown Amc 100 Mile Wilderness Jamie Malcolm Brown Mo Amc00042442 Scaled

DarkSky International designated the AMC Maine Woods as the first International Dark Sky Park in New England

September 24, 2023
Corey Mcmullen

AMC opens the Cardigan Mountain All Persons Trail in Alexandria, NH, a half-mile nature trail designed to meet U.S. Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines and be suitable for people using mobility devices

Our History

Since 1876, AMC’s community has come together to explore, protect, and enjoy the outdoors. Explore the milestone moments in outdoor adventure, advocacy, and stewardship that continue to shape our community and guide our mission.

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Our Future

All Out: AMC's 2030 Action Plan

Appalachian Mountain Club is the nation’s longest serving conservation and recreation organization. From volunteers teaching essential outdoor skills, to public advocacy seeking to preserve and expand the spaces we love, AMC is the leading organization ensuring that people have the opportunity to be outdoors - now and for generations to come.

Read the All Out Action Plan

  • Inspire Joyous, Meaningful Outdoor Experiences

  • Protect Critical Landscapes for the Well-Being of People and the Outdoors

  • Cultivate and Sustain a Robust, Welcoming Community

  • Foster Access to the Outdoors

Get Involved

At AMC we’re united in our adventures through mutual trust, collective safety, respect for the natural world, and appreciation for our time together outdoors. We pledge that AMC will always provide a welcoming and respectful environment.

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Trail crew in orange helmets moving rocks on mountain summit.

Your contribution helps to build and maintain trails, protect public lands, and support outdoor conservation.

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We are a community built on mutual trust, integrity, and dignity for all. Together we can make a difference.

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March 5, 2022. Presidential Range, White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire-- Photo by Corey David Photography

Join a network of outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy exclusive benefits while making a meaningful impact on the natural world.

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Leadership Team

Our Leadership Team is comprised of a passionate group of people who share the vision and values of the outdoor community. All AMC members have a voice in our organization’s governance.
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The Appalachian Mountain Club is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations and member dues to AMC are tax-deductible.
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AMC partners with brands that share our love for the outdoors and our commitment to making it accessible to everyone. Together, we support conservation, education, and a welcoming outdoor community.
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