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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Hiking the White Mountains? Here’s What Staying at an AMC Hut Is Really Like
It’s my first time at an AMC High Mountain Hut and I’m standing in the middle of Lakes of the Clouds dining hall, soaking it all in: the sweeping views of the White Mountains, the bright wooden...
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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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As the old Norwegian proverb goes, “there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” Winter brings wind, snow, and sub-freezing temperatures — but that doesn’t mean you need to stay inside. With…
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From shifting policies to the impacts of climate change, it’s easy to feel weighed down by the challenges facing the outdoors today. But if 150 years of raising our voices for the outdoors has taught…
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What does it take to protect one of the most breathtaking—and most popular—trails in the Northeast? Head out for a hike on the Franconia Ridge Loop and you might catch AMC’s professional trail crew…
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If you’ve listened to Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season,” you already know this time of year gets a bad reputation—bare trees, grey skies, and that limbo feeling between peak foliage and first snow. But those who…
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