The AMC has been making news in newspapers and magazines, and on the radio, television, and the Web. Here is a digest of some of the news stories in which the AMC has appeared.
Take a volunteer vacation with the AMC!
Endless Vacation
September/October 2003
In this magazine, a feature article highlighted family vacations with the AMC and the AMC’s volunteer trail program. It included an overview of how to get involved in the AMC’s Volunteer Trails Opportunity program.
AMC’s Highland Center spotlighted in SELF magazine
SELF magazine
September 2003
The AMC’s Highland Center at Crawford Notch was cited as an inexpensive recreation destination in this national magazine’s “Flash Fitness” section. The mention included information about the L.L. Bean gear available at the Highland Center and the activities and educational opportunities offered to guests.
AMC noted for its social aspects
Backpacker
September 2003
Backpacker magazine identified the AMC as a club that encourages social activities and relationships along with hiking and outdoor experiences. The New York-North Jersey Chapter’s Young Members Committee was interviewed about their social activities. The mention was part of a larger article about dating relationships resulting from spending time in the outdoors.
Hike with the AMC this fall
New Hampshire Business Review
Sept. 5, 2003
In her popular “Off the Clock” column, NHBR writer Cindy Kibbe discussed the attractions of fall hiking in the White Mountains and featured the AMC’s high mountain huts and the new Highland Center as great destinations for autumn overnights.
Spend the night with the AMC!
The Nashua Telegraph
Sept. 7, 2003
A round-up story on hiking lodges in New Hampshire’s mountains highlighted the AMC extensively. Joe Dodge Lodge and Cardigan Lodge were featured in this newspaper.
Green-friendly Highland Center in Globe
The Boston Globe
Sept. 10, 2003
The Boston Globe heralded the opening of the Highland Center at Crawford Notch in early September. The newspaper article covered the history of the site, the types of accommodations available, and the center’s environmentally sensitive construction features. The lengthy piece also noted the educational and adventure programs that will be held at the Highland Center.
AMC highlighted in specialty travel section
The Washington Post
Sept. 12, 2003
The AMC was listed as an organization providing specialty travel in the Washington Post’s “Organizations and Web Sites for Specialty Travel” section. The newspaper piece mentioned the AMC’s huts and lodges and provided the AMC Website as a resource for readers.
What’s in your pack?
The Union Leader
Sept. 12, 2003
Challenging the notion of the “Top 10 List” of gear hikers should carry, this Hew Hampshire newspaper’s “Outdoors with the AMC” column pointed out that gear lists can vary depending upon one’s objectives and itinerary, but that certain items should always be carried to help ensure a safe and successful journey.
Legacy of mountain hospitality recounted
The Concord Sunday Monitor
Sept. 14, 2003
Monitor staff writer Jeff Novotny traced the long history of hospitality in New Hampshire’s Crawford Notch and featured the recently opened Highland Center at Crawford Notch, the AMC’s newest destination for adventure, learning, and lodging in this long-enjoyed location. In a related newspaper story, he described the variety of educational programs offered at the center, including “A Mountain Classroom” for school groups and new “Adventure Discovery Series” programs.
White Mountain High
The Boston Globe Magazine
Sept. 14, 2003
Writer David Arnold described a hiking trip in New Hampshire’s Pemigewasset Wilderness in a piece that touched on history, philosophy, and discovery in the White Mountains. Included in his trip was a stay at the AMC’s Galehead Hut. In addition, a sidebar to the main story mentioned AMC guidebooks and website, www.outdoors.org.
AMC offers tips on hiking solo
The Los Angeles Times
Sept. 21, 2003
AMC Trails Director, Heather Clish, was quoted in this newspaper’s story about hiking alone. Clish prefaced her comments by encouraging people to hike with a group at all times, as it is the safer option. Clish added that, if you choose to hike alone, you should make your plans known to several people and should not depend on an electronic device (cell phone, GIS, etc.) for assistance.
Towns of the Appalachian Trail
The New York Times
Sept. 21, 2003
An article about the town of Salisbury, Conn., and the portion of Appalachian Trail that passes through the area appeared in The New York Times. The newspaper article highlighted the value the Appalachian Trail has brought to the town, in terms of creating hiking opportunities for local residents as well as bringing customers (AT hikers) to the town’s businesses. The AMC’s Regional Trails Coordinator, Ted Weber, was quoted in the article.
Get Connected with the AMC
The Improper Bostonian
Sept. 24, 2003
In an issue devoted to familiarizing newcomers with opportunities in Boston, this tabloid mentioned the Boston Chapter’s Young Members group. The coverage included information about the Young Members email list and the activities of this active group. The piece also discussed the social opportunities available with the Boston Chapter. A photo in the publication depicted a number of young members on a hike.
A fine fall hike
The Union Leader
Sept. 26, 2003
The autumn appeal of the beautiful Zealand Valley and the panoramic peaks of North Sugarloaf and Middle Sugarloaf mountains in the White Mountain National Forest were featured, with photos, in the “Outdoors with the AMC” column in this New Hampshire newspaper.
