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Tuesday, July 17, 2018 12:01 PM to Thursday, August 23, 2018 12:00 AM

Join the Young Members Google Group: Spontaneous Outings and Socials (SOS). SOS includes local hikes, walks, nature trips, socials, talks, workshops, etc., within the Boston area. The goal is to bring like-minded people together and encourage exploration, enjoyment, and appreciation of local open spaces and environmental issues. Trips and socials will be emailed 3-5 days in advance and will include meeting location, required equipment, skill level, and duration.

Trip details

Activity:

Hiking

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Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

Leader:

Michele Grzenda mgrzenda@aol.com

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AMC Boston Young Members Steering Committee Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity

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YM Volunteer Position Descriptions

Saturday, August 11, 2018 9:34 PM to Monday, September 17, 2018 12:00 AM

The AMC Boston Young Members (YM) Committee is dedicated to encouraging people in their 20s and 30s to get involved in the AMC and enjoy the outdoors. We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers interested in becoming involved with the Committee. If you have attended a few YM events and are interested in exploring opportunities to contribute to the steering committee, please contact us at amcbostonym@gmail.com.

Descriptions of typical YM Steering Committee and Volunteer positions can be found at this link:

Trip details

Activity:

Conservation

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

Leader:

Sean Deshaies amcbostonym@gmail.com

Sean has been hiking with the AMC for four years now. He is currently working on his Northeast 111, which includes all 48 4000'ers in New Hampshire and all 46 4000'ers in the Adirondacks. When he's not hiking, you'll see him running half-marathons, marathons, triathlons or working out with November Project.

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Thurs PM Ride-Lincoln

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Thursday, August 16, 2018 5:45 PM to 7:30 PM

Helmet and bike in good condition required. Riders should be able to fix a flat and complete the ride in about 1.5 hrs. Leader will go at a moderate (approx 13 mph pace), faster riders are welcome to go ahead. Sustained, heavy rain across metro Boston cancels.
Meet at 5:45 for a 6 PM start at Lincoln Schools lot by the tennis courts on the left off Ball field Rd off Lincoln Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773; this is just west of the 5-way intersection with Lincoln, Weston, Trapelo, Sandy Pond and Bedford Roads, by the Lincoln Library, a few miles west of Rt 128.

Trip details

Activity:

Bicycling

Bicycling - Evening

Bicycling - Road

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

RideWithGps Route

Boston Bike Meet Up Site

Leader:

Mike McIlrath mbm@alum.mit.edu (781-883-7584)

Gail Ferreira

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Fast-paced, Show & Go Conditioning Hike Series in Middlesex Fells (8/16)

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Thursday, August 16, 2018 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Join the leaders for an aggressively-paced hike of the Middlesex Fells. We'll meet at the eastern edge of the Cross Fells Trail (Gate 58) by 5:50 pm to start hiking promptly at 6.00 pm. Each week of this 'Show and Go' hike series, we'll tackle variations of the Rock Circuit and surrounding trails in the eastern section of the Fells. We'll hike until dark (bring a headlamp) at a fast pace to get our heart rates up. Sorry, no dogs or children are allowed on this hike.

Trip details

Activity:

Hiking

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

Leader:

Christine Malinowski

Paul Terenzi

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YM Acadia National Park Hiking and Camping

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Friday, August 17, 2018 12:00 AM to Sunday, August 19, 2018 12:00 AM

Come join our second annual Young Members summer weekend in Acadia National Park! We'll be hiking a variety of trails, some very challenging and rewarding. The hikes we're planning are short but do include some technical portions like ladders, steep ledges, etc., and may be challenging for those with a fear of heights. Join us to watch the sunrise from atop Cadillac Mountain and enjoy the beautiful ocean views! There may be some beach time and/or a brewery tour, too. Limited to 12 participants.

Trip details

Activity:

Camping

Hiking

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Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

Leader:

Leah Salloway

Shannon MacKenzie

Shannon is a 3-season leader with Young Members. She's happy to lead hikes, backpacks, and nordic ski trips in the whites or locally. She'll also recite a poem if you request it.

Coleader:

Zoe Karp zoe.karp@gmail.com

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AMC Gentle Hiking and Summer Theater Weekend

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Intro

Friday, August 17, 2018 12:00 AM to Sunday, August 19, 2018 12:00 AM

We will offer easy hikes, under five miles, on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday night, we will go to Jean's Playhouse to see the musical "Seussical the Musical". Staying at a Mountain Fare Inn in Campton, NH. $250 covers 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, Sat. dinner and theater ticket. Register with Ls. Kathy Didier, kathydidiertravels@yahoo.com 603-726-3553 and Marilyn Pomerantz, mobilemarilyn0223@gmail.com 603-254-5826

Trip details

Activity:

Hiking

Music

Social Events

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Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

Mountain Fare Inn

Leader:

Kathy Didier kathydidiertravels@yahoo.com (603-726-3553; before 9:00 p.m.)

Marilyn Pomerantz mobilemarilyn0223@gmail.com (603-254-5826; Before 9:00 p.m.)

Registrar:

Kathy Didier kathydidiertravels@yahoo.com (603-726-3553; Before 9:00 p.m.)

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Intermediate Bike/Luxury Camping/Yoga Trip on Martha's Vineyard

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Friday, August 17, 2018 12:00 AM to Sunday, August 19, 2018 12:00 AM

TRIP IS FULL Contact leader to be put on wait list.

Trip details

Activity:

Bicycling - Road

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Wait Listed

Leader:

Jon Grand jhgrand@verizon.net (617-566-1849)

Jacqui Sweeney jfysoutdoors@gmail.com (781-209-1100; 7:00-9:30 p.m.)

Paul Nelson (781-209-1100; 7:00-9:30 p.m.)

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Friday Morning Ride from Bedford

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Friday, August 17, 2018 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Meet at the parking lot next to the Bikeway Source, 111 South Rd, Bedford for a 30 mile intermediate paced ride through back roads of Bedford, Concord, and Carlisle.
Ride will start promptly at 10AM, please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to be ready to ride at 10.
In case of bad weather, the ride will be cancelled by 8AM
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Trip details

Activity:

Bicycling

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

RideWithGPS Route

Leader:

Jack Donohue jmdonohue@alum.mit.edu

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North and South Kinsman Day Hike

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Saturday, August 18, 2018 12:00 AM

Join us for a moderately paced summer hike to the Kinsmans. We will take a 10 mile out and back route with 3900 ft of elevation to the summits of North Kinsman (4,293 feet) and South Kinsman (4,358 feet). We'll hike on the slower side of moderate on the uphill sections, and at a moderate pace downhill, enjoying stops for lunches and views along the way! This is a rugged hike, and participants need to be comfortable on rocky terrain with short scrambles.

Trip details

Activity:

Hiking

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Full

External link:

Leader:

Casey Ajalat

Casey leads trips year around for the hiking/backpacking committee of the AMC Boston Chapter. He is heavily engaged in the H/B leadership and training programs such as Spring/Fall Leadership Training as well as our educational programs in the Spring and Winter Hiking Programs. Like other hikers that hike before sun up and after sun down and do 20+ miles, Casey likes to do the same only keep it under 10 miles :) He's experienced but not a speed daemon

Coleader:

Deb Conrady

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Tripyramids and Scar Ridge

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Saturday, August 18, 2018 12:00 AM

Join fellow young member as we explore the scenic Tripyramid peaks. Two of these three challenging peaks are on the NH 48, 4000 footer list. This great loop hike will will extend 12 miles, with 3300 feet elevation gain. Expect group pace to be moderate to fast.

Trip details

Activity:

Hiking

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

Leader:

Brian H Spencer

Coleader:

Kelleigh Welch

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Baldface Loop

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Ponkapoag Pond Boardwalk, Blue Hills Reservation

Saturday, August 18, 2018 12:00 AM

Join the AMC for a hike described by the White Mountain Guide as "one of the most attractive trips in the White Mountains." This 9.6 mile loop is strenuous with climbs on open ledges, but with a big view pay-off as we cross the ridge between the South and North peaks of Baldface Mountain. Extra added fun for the strong at heart: a swim at Emerald Pool at the end of the day! This is a difficult hike requiring steep scrambles and challenging descents.

Trip details

Activity:

Hiking

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Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

Leader:

Richard Whitney

Jessica Halvorsen

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Mt. Cabot

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Forty Plus

Saturday, August 18, 2018 12:00 AM

. Mt. Cabot ( 41704 ft). Bunnell Notch trail. 11.5 mi. Pilot Range. Berlin, NH. 8:30-9:00 am start time. Must have 4k experience. Must be willing to carry group gear. THE FISHERY/TRAIL IS TRICKY TO FIND GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TRAVEL TIME. JUST PUT IN GPS. IT WILL GET YOU THERE! Drive time from Boston 3.5 hrs. I am staying over night at Conway Hostel on Friday night.
Anyone is welcome to join me. I'm heading north after 1 pm.

Trip details

Activity:

Hiking

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

Leader:

Nelson Caraballo Nelsonhikes@gmail.com (617-548-8579)

Registrar:

Nelson Caraballo Nelsonhikes@gmail.com (617-548-8579)

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Blue Hills, Ponkapoag Pond

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Local Walks/Hikes

Saturday, August 18, 2018 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

4 mi. beat-the-heat hike, 7:00am-9:00am. Bring snack/water. I-93/Rte 128 exit 2A to Rte.138S for 0.7 mi. to Ponkapoag Golf Course pkg. lot on L. Storm cancels. No dogs; non-AMC $1.

Trip details

Activity:

Hiking

Walks

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

Leader:

Beth Mosias (781-335-5034; 7-9pm)

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Intro to Kayak Camping Clinic

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Paddling

Saturday, August 18, 2018 9:00 AM to Sunday, August 19, 2018 3:00 PM

Join us for a weekend camp adventure on Beal island in Maine. This trip is tailored for those that have not (or have) island camped out of a kayak. We will discuss needed gear and packing a boat as well as route planning, weather, meals, VHF basics, and other necessary topics for multi-day paddling in ocean environment. You will need paddling experience including wet exits and rescues as well as some camping experience with backpack or car (RV does not count).

Trip details

Activity:

Paddling - Sea Kayaking

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

AMC Boston Paddlers website

Leader:

Jeff Barrell jbarrell2@gmail.com

Jeff has been kayaking for many years and has led several Maine camping trips.

Dana Gray

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Wompatuck State Park, Hingham

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Local Walks/Hikes

Saturday, August 18, 2018 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Re-scheduled from August 11 - 9.5 mile hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Rte. 3 Exit 14 to Rte. 228N toward Hingham, 4 mi. to Wompatuck sign, then R on Free St. 1.3 mi. to visitor center pkg. lot. Email if severe weather. No dogs; non-AMC members $1.

Trip details

Activity:

Hiking

Walks

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Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

Wompatuck State Park

Leader:

Mike Tuohey breadcrumbs60@gmail.com

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Bolton Connection Trail Family Ice Cream Walk, Lancaster, MA

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Boston Family Outings

Saturday, August 18, 2018 10:00 AM to 11:05 AM

Join Family Outings and Lancaster Land Trust Volunteer, Bob Lidstone, for a guided walk on the Bolton Connection Trail. We will walk approximately 2 miles on mostly flat land. The walk begins at Eastwood Cemetery (Old Common Road), then through some state land to Rte. 110. From there we pick-up the Bolton Flats Trail and continue to Rte. 117, and cross over Rte. 117 back to Bolton Orchards for ice cream compliments of Bolton Orchards followed by optional swim at Lancaster Town Beach compliments of Lancaster Recreation.

Trip details

Activity:

Hiking

Walks

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

Bolton Connection Trail, Lancaster, MA

AMC Boston Family Outings

Leader:

Jeanne Blauner jablauner@comcast.net (978-202-5606)

Jeanne has led trips for 45+ years for summer camps, college outings, Sierra Club, and AMC. Currently Jeanne heads up AMC Boston Family Outings and loves getting families and kids outdoors. Jeanne also leads for AMC Adventure Travel, having led to Switzerland, Peru (Machu Picchu), and Morocco..

Coleader:

Chandra Velpula cvelpula@yahoo.com (978-996-4708)

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Walden Pond, Concord

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Local Walks/Hikes

Saturday, August 18, 2018 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

[The Leader of this hike/walk is Brian Connolly. The listing will be updated soon to reflect this.] Easy pace 5 mile walk, across grassy meadows and through hemlock forest, to scenic Walden Pond. Visit a cove inhabited by Henry Thoreau, during the mid-1800's. We will walk upon the woodland footpaths, where the transcendentalist contemplated life, on his early morning wanderings. Walk followed by dinner/social hour at China Ruby Restaurant, in nearby Maynard, at around 2:00pm. Meet 11:00am, at Lincoln Train Station commuter parking lot. From Route 2, take Route 126 South for 2 miles.

Trip details

Activity:

Hiking

Walks

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

Walden Pond

Leader:

Robert Winters Robert@rwinters.com

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Rumney NH Bike Tour

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Sunday, August 19, 2018 12:00 AM

An easy 67 mile ride/tour on quiet country roads leaving Rumney NH promptly at 9:00 AM. If you are interested, you will need a working bike, spare tire, bike helmet, bright clothes, wind breaker and sun block. You will also need cash for ice cream stops at mile 20, 34, 43 and 60.

Rider's cycling speeds on the flats will vary between 12 and 18 mph and a lot slower going up the Hill. We wait for riders at all of the nine turns of the ride (four have ice cream and three turns are in the first five mile).

Trip details

Activity:

Bicycling

Bicycling - Road

Bicycling - Touring

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

Leader:

Stephen Linder stephen.linder@gmail.com

I have been bike touring for years. In 2014 we went from Pittsburgh to Washington DC on the Great Allegheny Passage; in 2016 from Helsinki to Denmark; in 2018, a 700 mile loop in Austria. Looking for partners for summer of 2019!!!

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North and South Baldface Mountain loop (A3B) (52 WAV)

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Sunday, August 19, 2018 12:00 AM

Come join us for a hike of North and South Baldface Mountains (3610 ft and 3570 ft), a loop hike that is one of the most attractive trips in the White Mountains with about 4 miles of open and semi-open ledge providing long stretches of unobstructed views (and the blueberries should be in season!). As an intermediate day hike with 3600 feet of elevation gain and covering 9.8 miles, this hike is aimed at experienced hikers. You should have completed at least one hike of 5+mi and 2000+ft climb recently.

Trip details

Activity:

Hiking

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Wait Listed

External link:

Leader:

Anne Drolet droletam@yahoo.com (857-272-0756)

Coleader:

Robert Nortrup robertnortrup@gmail.com (908-462-4657; Evenings, before 8pm)

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Hike Mt. Whiteface a less traveled way

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Sunday, August 19, 2018 12:00 AM

Join us for a moderately paced hike up Mt. Whiteface (4020'). The hike will cover roughly 8.2 miles with 3000 feet cumulative elevation gain and, if it's a clear day, will offer plentiful views of the surrounding Sandwich Range Wilderness. Participants should be prepared for steep ledges, rock scrambles, and loose footing. We'll hike Mt. Whiteface as a loop using the less traveled Tom Wiggin trail one way and Blueberry Ledge trail the other way. Join us on this excursion for good times and good company!

Trip details

Activity:

Hiking

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Wait Listed

External link:

Leader:

Morgane Treanton

Coleader:

Steve Weber

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Cycle the City: Boston Harbor, Charles & Neponset Rivers and the Emerald Necklace

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AMC Boston Paddlers website

Sunday, August 19, 2018 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

This trip is for any bicyclists who want to experience a ride that links together Boston's many bike paths and lanes into a loop around the city, and enjoy the many sights and points of interest. The ride will start at South Station, passing down the Greenway to Atlantic Avenue, and onto the USS Constitution. The ride loops back along the Charles River, then through the Fenway and Emerald Necklace to Jamaica Pond.

Trip details

Activity:

Bicycling

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

Cue Sheet

MBTA Bike Policy

Leader:

Paul Noe pjscdn@yahoo.com (781-329-1861; 7pm to 9pm weekdays)

Karen Hall bikeamc812@gmail.com

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Misery Island

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Paddling

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 12:00 AM

Paddle out to Misery Island off of Beverly, Mass. We will travel along the scenic coast and spend approximately one hour on the island.

This is a Level 2 trip. Boats must be touring boats with bulkheads fore & aft.

Bring lunch and plenty of drinking water.

Registration required

Trip details

Activity:

Paddling - Sea Kayaking

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

External link:

Leader:

Elaine Batzer (781-956-1386)

Mary Buntin

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Tuesday Night Ride-Concord

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018 12:00 AM

Join us for a "show and go" 15-17 mile ride leaving from the Monument in Concord Center. Meet at 5:45 pm for a prompt 6pm departure. We will ride roads at a moderate pace of 12-14 mph. Helmets required. You should have a bike in good working order with a spare tube and stuff to fix a flat. High vis clothing highly recommended. Dinner often follows. Rain cancels. Registration not required.Join us for a "show

Trip details

Activity:

Bicycling

Bicycling - Evening

Trip state:

Trip country:

USA

Status:

Open

Leader:

Linda Haines linda.haines6624@gmail.com (978-621-8010)

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Boston YM Game Night at City Square

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