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published by bgawron on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 10:42am
Welcome to Winter Activities at the AMC’s Noble view Outdoor Center in Russell, MA!

The chapter Executive Committee ("ExCom") is the top level of chapter volunteer leadership. Elected annually, the Executive Committee consists of four Officers plus the chairpersons of all standing committees.
Below is the Executive Committee slate for 2021.
Chapter Officers - 2021
• Chair: Brant Cheikes
• Vice Chair: Heather Wyman
• Treasurer: Tricia O'Neil Hanrahan
• Secretary: Ashley Warner
published by lbrodsky on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 8:22pm
Mountaineering 101: The Basics for Beginners
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor
published by bcheikes on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 6:33am
We need your feedback now.
We are asking our members to share your thoughts on a potential chapter name change.
published by bcheikes on Sun, 06/21/2020 - 7:45pm
Although the COVID 19 pandemic is by no means over, AMC and the Berkshire Chapter are applying careful evidence-based risk management practices to chart a path forward for volunteer-led outdoor activities to resume safely.
On June 22 we will begin offering volunteer-led activities in small groups employing social distancing measures. Group size will be capped at ten (10) participants including leaders. Activity leaders are receiving training on new trip safety protocols and procedures.
published by lbrodsky on Sat, 06/20/2020 - 12:04pm
Appalachian Trail Volunteer Opportunities
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor
published by lbrodsky on Fri, 06/19/2020 - 3:01pm
The Women of Paddling
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor
The Berkshire chapter is blessed to have many strong female leaders within its volunteer ranks. This year, two of our officers are women (our vice chair and our treasurer), and women lead our Bicycling, Outings, and Paddling committees. In fact, the chapter’s paddling operation has recently been revitalized thanks to the enthusiastic leadership of three amazing women: Mary Therese Durr, Bonna Wieler, and Dee Dice.
published by lbrodsky on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 7:25pm
History of the Northwest Cemetery
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor
published by lbrodsky on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 4:03pm
Paddling 101: How To Pick A Boat
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor
Paddling is a fun and exciting activity. You want to be out on the water more. But how do you pick the right boat for you? This how-to article focuses on the selection of a boat and the different factors that go into the decision-making, including: location, materials, and size. In the last section of this article, there is a list of a few different boat options with their specifics.
Location
The most important factor of picking a boat is where you will be boating.
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