Mizpah Spring Hut, located just off the legendary Crawford Path, is an ideal stopping point before or after an exploration of the southern Presidential Range. Come for the views, stay for the library.
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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Become a Volunteer
Share your passion and knowledge by connecting people to the outdoors. Get involved by helping to maintain and repair public trails, leading a trip, sharing your skills, speaking up for conservation, or participating in community…
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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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Know Before You Go: Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park has it all: craggy granite peaks rising from pastoral valleys, hushed wooded hollows that open up onto spectacular cascades, and fields bristling with wildflowers. It’s also closer than you might think….
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How to Avoid Needing a Winter Rescue in the Backcountry
The winter months are a busy time for search and rescue (SAR) personnel in the Northeast. The region’s famously unpredictable and brutal winter weather leads to many misadventures that require professional rescues—but the vast majority…
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How to Plan a Winter Hike
Winter hiking is ideal for those who crave the peaceful, restorative qualities of being outdoors. The crowds of tourists that flock to popular trailheads in the summer and fall—along with the occasional swarms of…
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Avalanche Safety: Understanding the Risks Before You Hit the Slopes this Winter
Sarah Goodnow says she was lucky the first time she saw a natural avalanche. Lucky, as in she and others around her were in a safe place, allowing them to witness the phenomenon without…
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Backcountry Skiing for Beginners
You’ve explored the backcountry, but have you done so on skis? Backcountry skiing is experiencing a surge in recent years. While backcountry skiing can be a breathtaking way to experience the Northeast’s mountainous beauty, beginners…
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