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Going His Own Way
Meet a Queens-born solo backpacker who’s been blazing his own trail for 50 years.
Backpacking Heat
Read the latest on bringing guns on the AT, in the wake of a spring murder.
Difficult Climate
Get the latest on a Connecticut lawmaker’s bill to make climate education mandatory.
Wilderness Therapy
Travel to AMC’s Cardigan Lodge, where new trail amenities warmly welcome autistic children.
High Hopes
Hike to unique high points–from 448 feet to 6,000-plus–in 8 Northeastern states.
How to Measure a Mountain
Learn how the pros calculate elevation and try it with your own smart phone.
Mountain Medic
Meet the doctor whose love for the outdoors led him to become AMC’s medical advisor.
Not Extinct Yet
Learn which Northeastern species are most at risk, according to a new U.N. report.
River Guide, A.K.A. Dad
Paddle with a former river guide as he takes his grown kids out on the Kennebec River.
Float Plan
Skip the floating tailgate party and plan a shoulder-season paddle on the Saco River.
Guyot Reno
Find out what shelter reconstruction means for the popular Bondcliff Trail this fall.ABOUT AMC OUTDOORS
AMC Outdoors, the magazine of the Appalachian Mountain Club, inspires readers to get outside and get engaged by providing high-quality, compelling coverage of outdoor recreation, education, and conservation throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
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Features
Long-form narratives and inspiring adventures
Web Exclusives
Horizon
Thoughts from AMC’s president, John Judge
Bulletin: Across the Region
News and trends in conservation and recreation
Bulletin: Around AMC
The latest news from across AMC
Itinerary
Trip ideas by activity in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
Packlist
Tips and advice from our trusted gear guru
Manual
Skills for the great outdoors
Great Kids, Great Outdoors
On raising the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts
Field Guide
Your field guide to the natural world
Croo
Profiles of AMC members, volunteers, and staff
Journal
Personal essays on the outdoors
Switchback
A behind-the-scenes peek into the AMC archives
