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Flags on the 48 is a grass roots September 11 tribute hike held annually with the intention of flying the American Flag on all 48 four thousand foot peaks in New Hampshire. Maine Chapter leaders Debby Kantor and Tom Pettingill led a hike up Mount Pierce on September 11, 2010 to be part of this year’s event. The weather was sunny, clear, and warm and Debby, Tom, and Roger David (also a Maine leader) are shown in the summit photo below.

AMC paddlers get some press coverage!
Check out this recent photograph in the Mid-Coast Forecaster of Maine Chapter leaders Michelle and Stan Moody lead a kayaking group on the Androscoggin River on Saturday, August 14, 2010. This trip was done in conjunction with the Brunswick Topsham Land Trust as part of a celebration of its first 25 years of success. The group took a three hour paddle to visit Cow Island in the lower end of the Androscoggin River.

A reminder to join us for a land navigation workshop at the South Portland Library on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. This workshop offers an introduction to the fundamentals of map reading, identification of symbols, contour lines, terrain features, compass use, and triangulation. Once learned, these skills will enable participants to feel more confident with backcountry travel. The workshop is an indoor event at the South Portland Library at 482 Highland in South Portland on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 starting at 6:30 pm. continue

GPS is great, but the surest way to navigate outdoors doesn’t require batteries! Come join us for a land navigation workshop offering an introduction to the fundamentals of map reading, identification of symbols, contour lines, terrain features, compass use, and triangulation. Once learned, these skills will enable participants to feel more confident with backcountry travel. The workshop is an indoor event at the South Portland Library at 482 Highland in South Portland on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 starting at 6:30 pm. continue

The Maine Chapter’s Winter Hiking Series for Winter 2009 – 2010 starts this weekend! This series is organized into two separate ability levels: Beginner and Advanced.

The Beginner Winter Series is intended as introductory winter experiences for experienced three-season hikers and prior winter experience is generally not required to participate. The Beginner Series begins with trips which are relatively easy and gradually progresses to moderately difficult trips. It is not necessary to attend all trips in chronologic order, though later trips may require experience gained on earlier trips. Please download a Beginner Winter Series Flyer.

The Advanced Winter series is intended for experienced winter hikers who can demonstrate previous winter experience and knowledge in New England. The Advanced Series includes trips which range from moderate to difficult in ability. It is not necessary to attend all trips, though each trip will have minimum requirements for previous experience, gear, and fitness level. Please download a Advanced Winter Series Flyer.

The AMC Maine Chapter’s experienced leaders will organize and guide the trips, which are weather and conditions dependent. These trips are free and open to the public. Please see www.amcmaine.org/calendar for more information and contact the listed leaders to sign up for individual trips.

Summit of Katahdin, March 2009.

Be sure to join the Maine Chapter on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 to hear experienced winter leaders Peter Broderick and Laura Flight give an introduction to clothing, gear, snow travel, and taking care of your self in the winter. This workshop is designed to get experienced three-season trampers and those who would like to learn a few tricks ready for our winter hiking series. This event will be held at the South Portland Library at 482 Broadway in South Portland at 6 pm. Please call Peter Broderick at 207-778-0801 to register. This event is free and open to the public.

Please download a Winter Hiking Workshop 2009 flyer for more information.

Come join the AMC Maine Chapter for the Winter Hiking Series for Winter 2009 – 2010. This series is organized into two separate ability levels: Beginner and Advanced.

The Beginner Winter Series is intended as introductory winter experiences for experienced three-season hikers and prior winter experience is generally not required to participate. The AMC Maine Chapter’s experienced leaders will organize and guide the trips, which are weather and conditions dependent. The series begins with trips which are relatively easy and gradually progresses to moderately difficult trips. It is not necessary to attend all trips in chronologic order, though later trips may require experience gained on earlier trips. Please download a Beginner Winter Series Flyer.

The Advanced Winter series is intended for experienced winter hikers who can demonstrate previous winter experience and knowledge in New England. The AMC Maine Chapter’s experienced leaders will organize and guide the trips, which are weather and conditions dependent. The series includes trips which range from moderate to difficult in ability. It is not necessary to attend all trips, though each trip will have minimum requirements for previous experience, gear, and fitness level. Please download a Advanced Winter Series Flyer.

These trips are free and open to the public. Please see www.amcmaine.org/calendar for more information and contact the listed leaders to sign up for individual trips.

Descending North Brother, March 2007.

Join experienced winter leaders Peter Broderick and Laura Flight for this introduction to clothing, gear, snow travel, and taking care of your self in the winter. Learn to keep warm, dry & functional. The workshop is designed to get experienced three-season trampers and those who would like to learn a few tricks ready for our winter hiking series. This evening workshop will be held at the South Portland Library at 482 Broadway in South Portland at 6 pm. Please call Peter Broderick at 207-778-0801 to register. This event is free and open to the public.

Please download a Winter Hiking Workshop 2009 flyer for more information.

Come join the Maine Chapter for our Summer 2009 Sea Kayaking Series! Download a Summer Kayak Series pdf flyer or click on the Calendar for more information.

Check out these photos from a recent trip in Portland Harbor continue