Long before chairlifts and crowded resorts defined winter recreation, skiers were climbing mountains under their own power, carving turns down forested slopes, logging roads, and alpine ravines across New England and New York. From Scandinavian...
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Long before chairlifts and crowded resorts defined winter recreation, skiers were climbing mountains under their own power, carving turns down forested slopes, logging roads, and alpine ravines across New England and New York. From Scandinavian…
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Winter has arrived in the Northeast—and that means snow days! Inspired by our popular fall foliage tracker, AMC’s winter snow report provides weekly updates from Appalachian Mountain Club locations in Maine from January to March,…
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As we step into our 150th year, the Appalachian Mountain Club is rooting into something that has guided us from the beginning: optimism. The outdoors faced real challenges in 2025, yet our community showed up with courage…
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From epic adventures and wild mountain views to city bike trails and blazing campfires under starry skies, for over 20 years the AMC Photo Contest has celebrated how our community experiences and protects the outdoors….
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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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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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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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If you’ve ever stood on a mountain summit, you know the feeling: the wind on your face, the ache in your legs, and the way the land rolls away into the blue distance as far as you can see. Today,…
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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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