Cross-country skiing is a passport to winter adventure. Whether it’s gliding through snow-spangled woods or a cardio-pumping cruise on groomed trails, every winter enthusiast should have a set of cross-country skis in their gear locker….
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The Right Time to Bail: Outdoor Safety Tips Every Hiker Should Know
On a freezing night in early May, a search and rescue crew set off into a squall on a high-stakes mission: a 63-year-old man had vanished somewhere near Franconia Ridge. He’d been missing for three...
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Staying overnight at an AMC hut is a fun and enjoyable way to experience the White Mountains. Of the eight huts, three (Lonesome Lake, Zealand Falls, and Carter Notch) are open during the winter months…
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The following is a sneak peek at one of the presentations at AMC’s 146th Annual Summit. Summit gives members of the AMC community a chance to hear from outdoor experts, honor volunteers and sit in on…
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This is an excerpt from the guidebook Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast, Second Edition, by David Goodman. Check availability and book your stay at Cardigan. Every time skiers glide from a trailhead and…
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The following is excerpted from AMC’s Essential Guide to Winter Recreation, by Andrew Vietze. A comfortable camp can make all the difference on a winter backpacking trip. After a long, cold day on the…
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AMC volunteers are the driving force that moves AMC toward its goals. AMC volunteers touch all corners of conservation, recreation, and outdoor education and leadership with the work they do daily. From Maine to…
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Help AMC expand the Community Snow Observations (CSO) network in the Eastern US. This community science effort engages winter recreationists in making snow measurements around the world and helps crowdsource mountain snow depth in…
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October and November can be a beautiful time to hike in the mountains of northern New England—especially with all the brilliant fall colors—but hiking at this time of year can also present some challenges for…
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Fall is a magic time for all of us, but is particularly magical for photographers as they try to capture this awesome but fleeting display. It is common for casual photographers to feel the urge…
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