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 he slouched in a child carrier, oblivious to the marathon journey in…
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The Impact of Educators Outdoors
On the sixth floor of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s headquarters in Boston is a treasure trove of gear. But it’s not for most AMC members. Nor is it even for AMC staff. It’s for teachers…
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Outdoor Journey Fund
Outdoor Journey Fund Our core belief is simple: the outdoors is for everyone. AMC offers thousands of outdoor activities each year, thanks to the efforts of our skilled staff and volunteers. We have long worked…
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Annual Summit
Annual Summit AMC’s Annual Summit is held each January at the Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood, MA. Click here to ground yourself in the conference’s location among the region’s native lands. This one-day event…
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A Croo’s Comeback
The sun rises on AMC Mizpah Spring Hut, and I’m splitting breakfast with a group of singing, ukulele-playing Montréalers. Longtime friends from their running and cycling group, they first went on a hut-to-hut trip in…
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High Mountain Huts of the White Mountains
Accessible only by foot, AMC’s Hut system stretches 50 miles across the iconic White Mountain National Forest. Whether you are an experienced hiker, beginner, or traveling as a family, there are a variety of scenic…
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Four Family-Friendly Hikes in the Maine Woods
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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Day Four: A rescuer’s account of a hiker’s baffling survival
This story was originally published in the Winter/Spring 2023 issue of Appalachia Journal. On a chilly night in early May 2009, the pager sounded. New Hampshire Fish and Game (NHFG) summoned our Upper Valley Wilderness…
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Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center
Hidden in New York State’s second-largest park, The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center is a highly sought-after destination for summer getaways. Located only 30 miles from Manhattan and accessible by public transportation,…
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