Appalachian Mountain Club - Maine Chapter

Interested in trying hiking? Want to learn what is required to travel safely and stay safe on the trail?

Planning a safe and successful hike and being prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws at you, will be the topic of an evening workshop sponsored by the Maine chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), Tuesday, May 15. The workshop is free and AMC members and non-members are welcome to attend.
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Did you recently have a new excellent experience in the outdoors? Are you a seasoned recreational professional who would like to share a few hard-earned lessons? Take a recent trip and the photographs to prove it? Have some outdoor adventures that you’re not sure anyone would believe? Here’s your chance to share them all with the AMC Maine Chapter.

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Come join us on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 for a potluck dinner and presentation. Tom Rosenberg has spent Winter 2007 as an apprentice with the Mahoosuc Guide Service in Newry. Still in his teens, Tom’s already an experienced outdoorsman and will share his experiences with dog sledding and outdoor education programs.
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Interested in gaining more experience in ocean paddling? Or are you in need of fine tuning some of your skills? The volunteer managed facility Knubble Bay in Georgetown, Maine has announced its paddling trips for the 2007 season. There is something for new and experienced paddlers alike that will accompany good food and camaraderie in a beautiful ocean setting! Continue Reading »

Calling all AMC members! The 2007 Maine Chapter Annual Meeting will be held Friday, September 28 to Sunday, September 30 at Camp Jordon on the shores of Branch Lake in Ellsworth, Maine. All AMC members are encouraged to participate in any or all of the weekend’s activities, as well as voice their opinions on the direction of the Maine Chapter. Continue Reading »

Did you recently have a new excellent experience in the outdoors? Are you a seasoned recreational professional who would like to share a few hard-earned lessons? Take a recent trip and the photographs to prove it? Have some outdoor adventures that you’re not sure anyone would believe? Here’s your chance to share them all with the AMC Maine Chapter.
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How would you handle an injury in the backcountry? A simple sprain can become serious when there are miles of stone-littered and root-infested trail between you and definitive medical care. And the biggest threat isn’t always the injury, but the “E” factor- the “E”nvironment. Come learn how to adequately respond to backcountry injuries with confidence in this 2-day course taught by experienced outdoor wilderness medicine instructors from SOLO.

Maine Chapter Potluck and Speaker, Mark Robie

Mark Robie, Maine Guide, will share stories of 30 years of leading outdoor adventures.

Mark spends his summers guiding fishing, paddling, and hiking treks and winters at Sugarloaf/USA as a skiing and snowboard coach. Come join us for an evening of awesome entertainment about Maine, the outdoors, and the world of guiding.
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Whether it’s been a few years or even just a few weeks since your last visit to an AMC Destination, there’s never been a better time to rediscover mountain hospitality at its best! Launched in 2005, our “Fam Tours” program gives Chapter trip leaders - and aspiring ones - an opportunity to visit AMC Destinations and find out more about the great offers in place for Chapter groups. For more information, or to sign up today, call the AMC Reservations line at 603-466-2727 (9 am to 5 pm, Mon-Sat). Continue Reading »

For the third year in a row, the Maine Chapter will be involved in the nine-day SnoFest celebration in the greater Greenville area. Chapter members will be volunteering during the sled-dog race on Saturday, February 10. The race takes mushers from Greenville to Brownville and back; a distance of nearly 100 miles! The winner will receive a knife hand crafted by our very own Bryan Courtois.
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