As New England ski resorts announce visitor restrictions this winter, a surge of skiers are heading to the backcountry to seek solitude and powder. With national outdoor retailers reporting that sales of backcountry ski equipment…
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Meet Me at the Trailhead: Stories of Love and Friendship in the Outdoors
Nothing says “I love you” like breaking trail, offering up your stash of trail mix M&M’s, or cheering each other up a mountain. For so many in the AMC community, the trailhead has been the...
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November 12, 2020 (Augusta, ME) — Three conservation groups have asked a federal judge to halt Central Maine Power’s (CMP) premature plans to begin construction on its controversial transmission line. The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC),…
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Many of the trail systems in New England and the mid-Atlantic are rich in history as well as beauty and versatility. From repurposed railroads to ancient foot paths used by Indigenous peoples, history-lovers and hikers…
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The New Normal Pre-departure: June 1, 2020 Are the AMC huts distant? The first thing that comes to mind is their location. Situated miles into the wilderness of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, the huts are…
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The COVID-19 pandemic, for all the turmoil it has caused, has also sparked a burst of interest in outdoor recreation for many people who had not taken to it before. Restrictions on activities such…
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When heading outdoors adventure, it’s important to carry a first aid kit with you at all times. Not only is it one of the ten essentials, it’s also crucial for common injuries and mishaps…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE CONTACT: Colin Durrant (NRCM), [email protected], (207) 200-4412; Susan Arnold (AMC), [email protected], (603) 664-2050; Becky Bartovics (Sierra Club), [email protected], (207) 390-0393 Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), and…
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New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Lt. Jim Kneeland doesn’t go anywhere without his phone these days. Or his maps. Kneeland oversees Fish and Game operations in the western White Mountains and since the beginning…
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For centuries, hikers traveling in the Nancy Brook Scenic Area of the White Mountain National Forest have reported hearing cries and shrieks of laughter. These strange noises are thought to belong to a young woman…
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