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Join us on Tuesday, January 19, to hear Jon Tierney, Owner and Head Guide of Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School, talk about ice climbing, equipment, safety, local routes, and the joy of spending winter on snow and ice in a safe and invigorating environment. Jon is a registered Maine Guide, the Founding Director of the University of Maine outdoor education program, the Founding Director of the Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA), PCIA Educational Director, and past member of the Board of Directors, Friends of Baxter State Park. The event will be at the South Portland Library, 482 Broadway, South Portland, ME. Parking is available off Highland Avenue. Come early for the potluck dinner at 6 pm followed by the presentation at 7 pm Bring a potluck item to share and your own dinnerware (plate, utensils etc.). Drinks will be provided and plastic-ware will be available. For more information, please contact John Mullens(207-361-1210), visit our calendar page, or download a flyer (PDF).

Experience the Maine Woods for only $79 per person, and it includes a private cabin, dinner, and breakfast! AMC is offering an early season discount at its Maine Wilderness Lodges throughout the month of January. Get out now and enjoy the two feet of snow and 15 miles of open ski trails around Medawisla and Little Lyford! Private cabin rates include dinner and breakfast and start at $79 per person for members – 20% off already discounted member rates. Check out the current ski conditions. And, don’t miss out- check availability here or call 603-466-2727.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival is coming to the South Portland Auditorium on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010. The film festival will feature 2 hours of magnificent cinematography of skiing, climbing, kayaking, mountain culture, the environment, and more and is produced by some of the world’s best outdoor cinematographers. The show starts at 7:30PM. Please visit their website for ticket information.

Planning an outdoor adventure, be it a hike, ski, over-night trip, or just a walk through the woods? Winter weather is definitely something to consider. And, the weather out your back door may be drastically different from where you intend to recreate. An accurate local forecast is needed for proper planning, so you know if you will need the basic winter gear, or extra hand-warmers. If you are headed to the White Mountains, the trusted weather source is continue

Be sure and check out page 23 of the January/February 2010 issue of amcoutdoors magazine. Maine Chapter member JoAnne Diller is featured as part of the “AMC Profile- People Making a Difference” section. JoAnne is an Information Volunteer, a Volunteer Naturalist, a Maine Chapter trip leader, a trail maintainer, and helped to protect Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton. Thanks for all of your hard work, and congrats on the press!

Wolves are as native to Maine as Katahdin, the Kennebec, moose and lobstah. Not long ago, they lived and roamed free throughout the forests and mountains of Maine, the Northeast and much of North America. Many believe the land and nature of our region will not be healed and complete until they return once again, while others are opposed to their restoration or are not so sure. What do you think and feel about the wolf? Come join us on Thursday, February 25 as we together watch the beautifully done, science-based and enlightening one hour video “Lords of Nature: Life in a Land of Great Predators” followed by a discussion and update on the wolf and its status in Maine and the Northeast.

Sponsored by the AMC Maine chapter conservation committee. The event will be Thursday February 25, 2010, at the Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick beginning at 7PM. Please contact Bob Goldman(207-831-5929) for more information.