Hear that? It’s the sound of snowshoes breaking through fresh snow. First the crunch of the frozen top, then feet sinking just slightly into powder. Pause for a second and appreciate where you are. Look…
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The Bold History of Skiing at Tuckerman Ravine
Welcome to one of the oldest, coldest parties in New England: powder day on Tuckerman Ravine. Skiers from far and wide travel to the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center and skin (skiing with attached traction for...
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Unexpected snow days and delays. Winter breaks. Choruses of, “Dad, I’m cooold.” For parents of young children, winter is full of interruptions to routine. But it’s also an opportunity to open kids’ eyes to new…
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Winter is finally here, and that means snow days! Inspired by our popular fall foliage tracker, we’re providing snow depth reports from AMC locations in Maine and New Hampshire (a snow-liage tracker, if you…
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The leaves have officially gone from “falling” to “fallen.” You’re digging through the closet for gloves you haven’t seen in months. Outdoor enthusiasts know this time of the year as shoulder season. For everyone else,…
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Foliage season has ended. Please check back next year for the latest updates. Don’t miss out on peak colors this season! Get a head start on your autumn adventure plans by using our fall…
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At AMC, we love fall. It’s why we hold our annual FallFest. And it’s why we think you should use the season to springboard your next big outdoor adventure. Autumn is a great time for…
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If you first think about weather when a drop of rain hits you, you’re way too late. One of the great variables of any trip into the mountains of the Northeast is the weather. In…
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You’ve built confidence on day hikes. You were inspired by a trip to an AMC Lodge to spend more time outdoors. Maybe you just looked at a map, pointed to place deep in the backcountry…
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Ticks are an unwelcome, but prevalent companion for many who enjoy the outdoors. They are especially common throughout the Northeast and even long cold winters do little to tamp down the population. Although most tick…
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There is nothing better than seeing nature’s most magical places through the eyes of a child. For many lifelong outdoor enthusiasts, the chance to climb, hike, and explore with littles ones (or big kids!) is…
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