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The Great American Outdoors Act

published by lbrodsky on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 2:50pm

The Great American Outdoors Act
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor

Appalachian Trail Volunteer Opportunities

published by lbrodsky on Sat, 06/20/2020 - 12:04pm

Appalachian Trail Volunteer Opportunities

By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor

History of the Northwest Cemetery

published by lbrodsky on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 7:25pm

History of the Northwest Cemetery

By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor

Berkshire Appalachian Trail Newsletter- April 2020

published by monica.aguilar on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 8:49pm

In this issue we discuss:

  • Covid-19 and the Appalachian Trail
  • Corridor Monitoring Coordinator opening
  • Guthook use policy
  • History through stories
  • Volunteer Spotlight
  • ATC Survey

If you fill out the survey you can be entered to win one of several daypacks and will help us to gain information on our local volunteers!

FACILITY AND PROGRAM CLOSURES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

published by bcheikes on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 10:52am

On March 16, 2020, the Appalachian Mountain Club announced facility and program closures.

Please visit this page for details.

Please stay safe and healthy during this difficult time.

If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to email chair@amcberkshire.org.

Berkshire Appalachian Trail Newsletter- February 2020

published by monica.aguilar on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 8:01am

In this issue we discuss:

  • Our Annual AT Gathering
  • New Cooridor Monitoring Position Opening
  • New Check in/ Check out policy
  • Sheffield Lime Kiln Historic Site
  • Kay Wood Documentary
  • Upcoming Events

Follow the link to see this month's Newsletter

18th Annual AT Volunteer Gathering

published by monica.aguilar on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:08pm

Join us for our Annual AT Volunteer Gathering!

If you already volunteer or are interested in volunteering with the Massachusetts Appalachian Trail Maintainers come over and meet with all of our volunteers. We will recap what we have done this past year, future plans, gear swap, as well as breakout sessions!

The gathering will be on February 1st, 2020 9 AM- 2 PM at the Taconic High School 96 Valentine Rd, Pittsfield, MA

RSVP at at@amcberkshire.org by January 27th.

We hope to see you there!

Date: 
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 9:00am to 2:00pm

Berkshire Appalachian Trail Newsletter- December 2019

published by monica.aguilar on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 9:29pm
Our Americorps team working on the trail

In this issue we discuss:

  • Americorps members working on the Appalachian Trail
  • New England Regional Partnership Committee
  • A Survey to assess accessibility and content of this newsletter
  • Upcoming Events

Follow the link to see this months newsletter

Appalachian Trail Kay Wood Movie

published by monica.aguilar on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 8:01am

The Dalton, Massachusetts community has created a movie celebrating Kay Woods' life and devotion to the Appalachian Trail! She was a trail enthusiast and volunteer for many years in Massachusetts. You can check it out here: Kay Wood Movie

Kay Wood Short Film Showing

published by monica.aguilar on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 8:30pm

The Dalton AT Community Members have created a short film to commemorate Kay Wood and her devotion to the Appalachian Trail. Kay Wood was a founding member for the Massachusetts AT Committee, a thru hiker, Dalton Community member, and avid trail volunteer. 

The video will have its premiere showing at the  Dalton CRA's new building at Mill and Main Streets in Dalton on Tuesday October 15th at 6:30pm.  Come see the story of this iconic AT volunteer to whom we owe so much for what we enjoy on the Trail today.

Date: 
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 6:30pm

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