Staying overnight at an AMC hut is a fun and enjoyable way to experience the White Mountains. Of the eight huts, three (Lonesome Lake, Zealand Falls, and Carter Notch) are open during the winter months…
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Building an Accessible Trail on Mount Cardigan
It’s a perfect summer day in New Hampshire. The trails are dry, and the skies are clear. A walk down any trail could be the start of a new adventure. For outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities,...
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The following is a sneak peek at one of the presentations scheduled for AMC’s 146th Annual Summit. Summit gives members of the AMC community a chance to hear from outdoor experts, honor volunteers and sit in…
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This is an excerpt from the guide book Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast, Second Edition, by David Goodman. Check availability and book your stay at Cardigan. Every time skiers glide from a…
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The following is excerpted from AMC’s Essential Guide to Winter Recreation, by Andrew Vietze. A comfortable camp can make all the difference on a winter backpacking trip. After a long, cold day on the…
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AMC volunteers are the driving force that moves AMC toward its goals. AMC volunteers touch all corners of conservation, recreation, and outdoor education and leadership with the work they do daily. From Maine to…
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Help AMC expand the Community Snow Observations (CSO) network in the Eastern US. This community science effort engages winter recreationists in making snow measurements around the world and helps crowdsource mountain snow depth in…
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October and November can be a beautiful time to hike in the mountains of northern New England—especially with all the brilliant fall colors—but hiking at this time of year can also present some challenges…
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Fall is a magic time for all of us, but is particularly magical for photographers as they try to capture this awesome but fleeting display. It is common for casual photographers to feel the…
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I’m looking around the circle of Girl Scouts and my eyes come to rest on my daughter who sits head in hands. She knows what’s coming. I did a dress rehearsal of my “how…
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Herb Greenberg was an accomplished psychologist and a professional colleague who left an indelible impression on my life, not because he was blind, but because he had a “soft spot for those who have…
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