Of especial interest to new or prospective club members.
published by seanhanson on Fri, 04/08/2016 - 4:28pm
The New England National Scenic Trail (NET) is a 215-mile hiking trail route that has been in existence for over half a century. The NET runs from Long Island Sound in CT to the MA/NH border, comprised primarily of the Mattabesett, Metacomet, and Monadnock (M-M-M) Trail systems. In Massachusetts, the white-blazed trail follows the historic route of the Metacomet-Monadnock trail. Here are some upcoming opportunities to support this historic trail.
Volunteer on the NET
published by seanhanson on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 12:07pm
Whether you’re a complete beginner or are looking to advance your skills, AMC Berkshire’s Mountaineering group have something to suit your needs. Take a look at the upcoming events and find the one for your skill level.
published by rbeer on Fri, 11/13/2015 - 4:27pm
Jon Hanauer, Appie of the Year
Presentation by Sabine Prather and Jan Alicia Nettler
Appie of the Year Award, New Chairperson, Great Speaker
At this year’s Bash, our Annual Meeting, we elected new officers, gave out the Appie of the Year Award for Outstanding Achievement from a Volunteer, and heard Tom Wessels give a captivating talk.
published by rbeer on Sun, 10/11/2015 - 9:20am
WINTER HIKING WORKSHOP
Expand your hiking skills and learn to love winter. Workshop will provide information on hike preparation, proper gear, hydration, nutrition, and how to stay warm for winter hiking in Western Mass. Workshop will be followed by a series of progressive winter hikes.
November 02, 2015 6:30PM - 9:00PM (Mon)
November 2, 2015 6:30-9:00 PM
Northampton Unitarian Society, Social Room
220 Main Street, Northampton, MA
published by rbeer on Wed, 08/12/2015 - 9:31am
On Saturday, November 7, at 5:30pm, the Berkshire Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club will hold it’s annual dinner meeting at the Summit View House in Holyoke.
We are excited to announce that the speaker will be Tom Wessels, ecologist, educator and author. His books include: Reading the Forested Landscape, The Granite Landscape, Untamed Vermont, The Myth of Progress: Toward a Sustainable Future, and Forest Forensics: A Field Guide to reading the Forested Landscape. His focus will be on Reading the Forested Landscape. His books will be available for purchase and signing.
published by sprather on Tue, 04/22/2014 - 10:55am
On Saturday, April 26th, outdoor organizations in the Pioneer Valley will gather together to showcase all the ways you can explore the outdoors. This coalition of 30 local outdoor and environmental organizations is offering the Second Annual Pioneer Valley Outdoor Fair in and around Kittredge Hall at Holyoke Community College. The event is free.
published by sprather on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 10:38am
2014 AMC Adventure Travel Trips Announced
Think Spring and AMC-Adventure Travel! There are a wide variety of excursions – check out our listings and discover your wanderlust.
http://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm?type=2&sortby=date
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AMC Trains Outdoor Leaders, Volunteer Naturalists, and Trail Volunteers
published by sprather on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 2:38pm
Are you looking for great local things to do, and new activities to try? Please come and see what AMC Berkshire is all about, or come see old friends!
It's all happening on Saturday, March 23 at 6 PM at the Florence Civic Center at 90 Park Street in the center of Florence (directions). We’ll check out this historic building and setting, new to us. Ideally, we'll get a chance to socialize outdoors on the lovely wrap-around porch. We’ll have trip leaders and committee tables to show members and visitors alike where we’ve been, and show how you can get out on the trails, rivers, lakes, and mountains around us. There will also be folks from the Appalachian Trail Committee and Noble View Outdoor Center to talk about the fun of getting involved with trail work and outdoor education.
Some of our outings and activities are described with the words "new members especially welcome" or "new member hikes". The Berkshire chapter is reaching out to all of you who have just recently joined the AMC or those who may have been members for a while but never quite made it into the woods, out on the water or up that mountain. Whether you are a member of five months or five years, have never been on an AMC hike or join in all the time, these activities are for you.
These links provide information about taking part in our various activities. They are for anyone who wants to get involved: prospective members, new members, and old-timers who want to try new things.
