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“We Cannot Take Enjoying Nature for Granted”: A Conversation with Ramon Cruz

AMC board member Ramón Cruz is the former President of the Sierra Club and has over 25 years of experience intersecting the fields of sustainability, environmental policy, urban planning, energy and climate change. He has worked in...
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Ramon Cruz holds a microphone.

“We Cannot Take Enjoying Nature for Granted”: A Conversation...

AMC board member Ramón Cruz is the former President of the Sierra Club and has over 25 years of experience intersecting the fields of sustainability, environmental policy, urban planning, energy and climate change. He has worked in…
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Adventure, Love, and the Land That Shapes Us: Stories...

It’s time to pass the mic. Earlier this year, we put out a call for AMC stories in honor of our 150th anniversary. Stories of epic adventures, sweet connections, high mountain summits, and memories from AMC huts and lodges started coming…
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Trail worker with long purple braids kneels by a chainsaw.

Training, Maintaining, and the Art of Building Trails: Behind...

 It’s pouring down rain in the White Mountains, but the trail workers at Camp Dodge don’t seem to mind. In fact, as they chisel away at rocks and inspect trails for accessibility, most of…
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8 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors This Winter (No...

Not everyone dreams of powder days and chairlifts—and that’s okay. Whether you prefer snowy hikes, birdwatching, or getting cozy by the fire, there’s a whole world of winter fun waiting just outside your door. Here…
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Winter Layering 101: What to Wear to Stay Warm...

As the old Norwegian proverb goes, “there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” Winter brings wind, snow, and sub-freezing temperatures — but that doesn’t mean you need to stay inside. With…
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Restoring the Ridge: Inside AMC’s Five-Year Effort to Repair...

 What does it take to protect one of the most breathtaking—and most popular—trails in the Northeast? Head out for a hike on the Franconia Ridge Loop and you might catch AMC’s professional trail crew…
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Discover the Magic of Stick Season: 7 Stunning Hikes...

If you’ve listened to Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season,” you already know this time of year gets a bad reputation—bare trees, grey skies, and that limbo feeling between peak foliage and first snow. But those who…
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Alice Gipe with cloud catcher equipment.

In the Field with AMC’s Research Team: How Science...

 When you hear the words “scientific research,” most people think of sterile labs with halogen lights, scientists in white coats, test tubes and beakers. But spend a day in the field with an AMC…
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Swipe Right in Real Life: New Yorkers are Finding...

In a world of endless swiping, ghosted text threads, and dates that feel more like job interviews than romantic connections, it can be hard to believe that meeting someone out in the real world is…
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