The Man Behind AMC’s Trail Signs
If you hike in the White Mountains and encounter a 5/4-inch-thick pine AMC trail sign, there’s a good chance you’re looking at a George Brown original. “I don’t put my initials on the back or…
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The 2023 AMC Photo Contest Winners Are Here
Being outdoors engages all five senses, so capturing these moments with a still image is a special kind of challenge. AMC celebrates the photographers in our community who do just that with our annual photo...
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Year in Review
This year has been a bright one for AMC. Despite a difficult economy and continuing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve accomplished a great deal – and our top website articles reflect that. Here’s a…
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AMC Appoints Nicole Zussman as President and CEO
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 – BOSTON, MA – The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), the nation’s oldest conservation and recreation organization, announced today that its Board of Directors appointed Nicole Zussman as President and Chief Executive Officer,…
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Gifts that Give Back to the Outdoors: AMC’s Holiday...
It can be difficult to shop for those who love the outdoors, but AMC has you covered, whether you’re looking to go the traditional route with books and gear or would rather gift an experience….
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Five Indigenous Authors on Land and Nature
From the peaks of Katahdin to our favorite local footpaths, the lands we cherish are indigenous lands. As we spend time outdoors this Native American Heritage Month, it’s important to not only discuss the unjust…
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Do Cell Phones Belong in the Mountains?
A 24-Mile Journey with a 1-Year-Old Suggests a Quieter Mountain Way This story was originally published in the Summer/Fall 2022 issue of Appalachia Journal. My son was asleep on my back, head craned sideways as…
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Visitors See the Dark at AMC’s Inaugural Dark Sky...
Earlier this month, a group of outdoor enthusiasts gathered at AMC’s Medawisla Lodge for the inaugural See the Dark Festival – a weeklong celebration of the ecological, recreational, and cultural benefits of the night sky….
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History of the White Mountain Guide
“This is a pathfinder, pure and simple. Therefore, it is about as colorful as a railroad timetable.” Ralph Larrabee, White Mountain Guide editor from 1917 to 1935, saw his publication in simple terms. But while…
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Rumney Together: Lessons from AMC’s Inaugural Climbing Festival
The outdoor recreation and conservation industries play a significant role in advancing social justice principles to foster a more inclusive environment for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities, as well as those from other…
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