🌿 Tiny greenhouses, big climate question. As alpine summits warm, high-elevation plants have nowhere higher to move. AMC researchers use open-top chambers to mimic rising temperatures and track how these species respond, helping guide future alpine conservation.

Clean water. Healthy forests. Parks and trails for everyone. 💚 The YES on 6 campaign has launched in Massachusetts. Question 6 would protect drinking water, forests, wildlife habitat, parks, and trails without raising taxes. Vote YES on 6. @natureforma.bsky.social

Above treeline, tiny plants, extreme weather, and some of New Hampshire’s most loved trails all share the alpine zone. AMC’s Alpine Stewards help hikers understand this fragile environment and how to care for it. See a steward? Be sure to stop and say hello! 👋

The sky is the limit for AMC science, literally. ☁️🔍 At Lakes of the Clouds Hut, our Research team is using a cloud catcher and open-top chambers to study changing alpine conditions and track how one of the Northeast’s most sensitive ecosystems is responding.

From first fish to new friendships, AMC’s Fly Fishing Festival was full of the good stuff: hands-on learning, expert guides, community, and time on the water in the Maine Woods. 🎣 Don't miss the next one! Check out AMC's upcoming events: www.outdoors.org/events/

AMC is proud to join the One Million Kids Outdoors initiative in the effort to help one million kids have meaningful outdoor experiences by June 30, 2027. 🌿 Because every child deserves the chance to explore, learn, and feel at home outside. Learn more: 1mkidsoutdoors.org #1MKidsOutdoors

This summer, AMC’s Alpine Steward program enters its 26th season and is expanding into the Northern & Southern Presidential Range, helping more hikers learn about fragile alpine environments, Leave No Trace, and changing trail conditions. Be sure to stop and say hi when you see them! 👋

Oh hey, moose 🫎👋 AMC’s Maine Woods wildlife cams captured a few long-legged locals moving through restored stream habitats. Each sighting helps our researchers understand which species use these areas and how healthy waterways support the larger landscape. What other animals do you think stopped by?

One win down for forest science, more to go 🌲 Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest will remain open thanks to bipartisan leadership and public advocacy. Now, urge Congress to protect forest research, stewardship, and staffing: outdoors.quorum.us/campaign/hub...

100+ participants, staff, and instructors. 11 hands-on workshops. One big weekend for trail stewardship. AMC’s 5th annual Trails Skills College at Camp Dodge brought the community together to build skills and care for the trails we love. ⚒️🧡

AMC plugged in to NH Energy Week last week 🔌 At the Highland Center in Bretton Woods, our team partnered with ReVision Energy to showcase the site’s solar installation and highlight how renewable energy is helping power a more resilient outdoor future. ☀️👏 #NHEnergyWeek #solar

120+ students. 18 workshops. One big question: what does a future in climate work look like? AMC’s first Youth Climate Summit brought young leaders together to learn, connect, and take action.

Thankful for the opportunity to bring partners together to talk about the future of our forests and the research that supports them 💚

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen@shaheen.senate.gov · 4mo ago

The Trump Administration’s decision to close research facilities at Bartlett Experimental Forest undermines long-running research and threatens our forest-based economies. Senator Hassan and I joined local stakeholders to discuss how to fight for our forests.

🌌 Remember the last time you saw a starry sky? The awe. The quiet. The wonder. ✨ That view exists thanks to protections supported by AMC members. 💚 From advocacy → to research → to dark sky parks. Your membership keeps the stars shining bright: www.outdoors.org/get-involved... #DarkSkyWeek

Dark skies aren’t optional. They’re essential 🌌 Many species rely on natural night light to migrate, feed, and reproduce. Artificial light disrupts these rhythms and impacts entire ecosystems. Learn more: www.outdoors.org/resources/am... 📸 The Conservation Fund | Jerry Monkman #DarkSkyWeek

It’s International #DarkSkyWeek 🌌 When’s the last time you saw the Milky Way? Around 80% of people in the U.S. can’t—because of light pollution. We’re working to protect the night sky and everything that depends on it. Learn more → www.outdoors.org/amc-maine-wo... 📸 Donald Slater

The AMC 150 Relay made its way to Washington, D.C., celebrating the work that protects the outdoors—on and off the trail. 🎉 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCxx...

From Trail to Capitol: AMC 150 Relay Reaches Washington, D.C.

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⚒️ Repairs are coming to Lincoln Woods Trail this summer. Extreme storms, drought, and changing conditions have taken a toll on this gateway to the Pemi Loop. U.S. Forest Service crews will be restoring the trail—plan ahead and reroute your hike: www.outdoors.org/resources/am...

Trail Closure News for 2026 – White Mountain National Forest | Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)

The Pemigewasset Loop (often called the Pemi Loop) is an iconic 31-mile loop in the Pemigewasset Wilderness, a 45,000-acre area in the center of the White Mountain National Forest. Whereas we call it ...

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We’re celebrating 150 years of AMC the best way we know how: outside. On March 14, the AMC 150 Outdoor Relay begins a 2,000+ mile journey from Virginia to Maine with hikes, paddles, rides, and celebrations along the way. Find your relay leg: outdoors.org/AMC150

Just back from a week of skiing in the Maine woods—the @appmtnclub.bsky.social huts. It was glorious.

A community science opportunity is right outside your door ❄️ Download the Snow Scope app, measure an undisturbed patch of snow (3 times to the nearest cm), and submit your observation. It takes minutes and helps us track how winters are changing: www.outdoors.org/resources/am...

Because you spoke up, Congress stepped up. 🎉🌲 Federal trail maintenance funding jumped from $8M to $22M — a major bipartisan win for America’s trails. ✉️ Say thanks: outdoors.quorum.us/campaign/fed... 📢 Get involved: www.outdoors.org/conservation...

Planning your next ski trip? ⛷️ The White Mountain Almanac combines 30 years of snow, temp, and snowfall data to spotlight the best winter recreation weeks in the Whites. There’s still prime winter weather ahead!❄️ Explore the data and start planning ⬇️

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The White Mountains Almanac is a first-of-its-kind annual publication recently released by the Appalachian Mountain Club, Hubbard Brook Research Foundation, and Mount Washington Observatory, offering ...

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Visiting the AMC's Medawisla Lodge in Maine's winter wonderland.. the Hundred Mile Wilderness. #outdoors @appmtnclub.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/sredfern...

Visiting the AMC's Maine winter wonderland

The Medawisla lodge in the Hundred Mile Wilderness

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Folks ordinarily prefer warmth over cold, a fine restaurant over a rough bench, a professional cocktail over a flask of (edited out for conformance with rules), and yet we loved the @appmtnclub.bsky.social's Zealand Falls Hut and Zeacliff ledge in New Hampshire this weekend. #notjetset #flyingless

Join the @appmtnclub.bsky.social for an open house on Jan 27 @ 7pm to shape our 2026 conservation strategy, celebrate 2025 local actions, & engage locally in 2026. Everyone is welcome, regardless of prior AMC involvement. #conservation #outdoors #environment outdoors.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

"AMC Lodge Mount Cardigan, NH" I spent two days hiking last September at the AMC lodge at Mt. Cardigan in NH. It's hard to describe how beautiful and peaceful this place was to visit. Everone was so kind. It felt like home. I can't wait to go back in May. Thank you AMC! @appmtnclub.bsky.social

The seasons are changing in the White Mountains—and we’re tracking it. The White Mountains Almanac is a new annual look at climate, weather, and ecology across this iconic region, shaped by scientists and storytellers. 📖 Take a look: mountwashington.org/research/the...

Help protect 29,500 acres in Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness 🌲 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/-Kaj5W2piWM The Whitecap Highlands Forest is home to cold-water streams, climate resilient forests, and future public access in Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness. 💚 Learn more: www.outdoors.org/conservation...

Introducing AMC’s Whitecap Highlands Forest

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Join @appmtnclub.bsky.social's Clubwide Conservation Committee for a virtual open house on 1/27 where we'll shape what’s next. Hear 2026 strategy & 2026 ways to engage. All are welcome regardless of experience/past AMC involvement. #conservation #environment activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activit...