

My mind is racing. It’s always racing. I’m the Director of Communications at the Appalachian Mountain Club, and my job is to connect the dots—which means there are a lot of thoughts rattling around my…
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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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My mind is racing. It’s always racing. I’m the Director of Communications at the Appalachian Mountain Club, and my job is to connect the dots—which means there are a lot of thoughts rattling around my…
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Cheryl Duckworth has been an Appalachian Mountain Club member since 1992 and a member of the President’s Society since 2008. Originally from New Jersey, Cheryl grew up an avid soccer player and skier. However, she…
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This summer, members of AMC’s research team are out in the field: catching clouds on the top of Mt. Washington, counting pollinators in the alpine zone, and measuring dissolved organic carbon in mountain lakes. Why…
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For 150 years, the Appalachian Mountain Club has been proving that a love of the outdoors can drive real change. From preserving forests to shaping national conservation policy, we’ve shown what’s possible when passionate people…
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Harmful budget proposals moving through Congress threaten to reverse decades of bipartisan conservation progress and undermine the landmark Great American Outdoors Act. The proposed cuts would slash funding for public lands and outdoor access, breaking the…
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A short drive from New York City, you can discover a variety of breathtaking vistas, natural landscapes, and recreational opportunities from hiking trails to paddling routes and more. Stay at one of the Appalachian Mountain…
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The Appalachian Mountain Club has been operating its High Mountain Huts in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest since 1888, and in the past 130+ years, we’ve gotten to know New Hampshire pretty well. Even…
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Welcome to New Hampshire! Planning a New Hampshire vacation with the Appalachian Mountain Club? Read on for suggestions on making the most of your trip, whether you stay close to the lodge or venture around…
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Calling all parents! Midwinter break is looming, and you’ve got to find a way to entertain the kids. How about a week in New Hampshire, where family-friendly winter adventures abound? When you stay with AMC,…
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