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Young Members Inter-Chapter Hike on the New England Trail
With half of the autumn leaves still on the trees and the other half covering our path ahead, we all gathered by our cars. Some of us put on our gloves, and some of us wished that we had brought...
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Over 70 and still ripping up the miles
Jan Alicia Nettler, former Chapter Chair, recently led a challenging hike on the Holyoke Range accompanied by 16 senior citizens, most in their seventies. Her goal was to prove that "older people still...
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Our Outings Committee organizes general, non-technical events such as hiking, road and rail trail biking, cross-country skiing, and backpacking trips.We have a very active list of hiking trips. Most of...
View ArticleTuesday Hikers
The Berkshire Chapter Tuesday Hikers schedule an outing somewhere in western Massachusetts every Tuesday, all year 'round. We explore a wide variety of hiking trails in the spring, summer and fall. In...
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Berkshire Appalachian Trail Newsletter - April 2019
Check out the latest issue of the Appalachian Trail Newsletter!In this issue:AT Volunteer GatheringVolunteer RecognitionVolunteer SpotlightMonitoring Coordinator PositionUpcoming EventsHours...
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The Mass AT Committee publishes a monthly newsletter.June 2019 issueApril 2019 issuePage steward: at@amcberkshire.orgActivity: HikingBackpackingSubject: Appalachian Trail
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Great Barrington A.T. Community Celebration
Come celebrate Great Barrington's connection with the Appalachian Trail. A.T. Partners (ATC, AMC, MA DRC and GBLC) will be providing a full day of great events and a potluck picnic for all. Volunteer,...
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Berkshire Appalachian Trail Newsletter- June 2019
Check out the latest issue of the Berkshire Appalachian Trail Newsletter!In this issue:Recent Volunteer DaysVolunteer SpotlightCooridor MonitoringUpcoming EventsHours ReportContact UsActivity:...
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Great Barrington Appalachian Trail Community Gathers for a Cool Celebration...
It was a very hot day, but that did not deter locals and through-hikers from gathering to celebrate Great Barrington’s connection with the Appalachian Trail on Saturday, July 20, at Beartown State...
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Leave No Trace Workshop at Stanley Park, Westfield MA
Do you enjoy the outdoors and want to learn more about how to protect the outdoor places you love? Join us for a Leave No Trace Workshop, led by the Appalachian Mountain Club, focusing on fostering...
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Berkshire Chapter Mourns Karen Daniels
The AMC Berkshire Chapter mourns the passing of Karen L. (Blackburn) Daniels. Karen was one of our finest hike leaders and a much loved member of our Tuesday hiking group, Karen passed away on Friday,...
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Berkshire Bash 2019 - Annual Meeting
Please join us for the Berkshire Bash, the Berkshire Chapter's annual dinner meeting!Hadley Farms Meeting House - 1 Russell St, Hadley, MA 01035The $20 admission fee includes a three-course buffet...
View ArticleLessons Learned from a Hiking Incident
We recently received a hiking incident report from a leader in the New York-New Jersey Chapter of the AMC. The report describes an injury that occurred on a recent hike, what happened after that...
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Berkshire Appalachian Trail Newsletter- December 2019
In this issue we discuss:Americorps members working on the Appalachian TrailNew England Regional Partnership CommitteeA Survey to assess accessibility and content of this newsletterUpcoming...
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18th Annual AT Volunteer Gathering
Join us for our Annual AT Volunteer Gathering!If you already volunteer or are interested in volunteering with the Massachusetts Appalachian Trail Maintainers come over and meet with all of our...
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Berkshire Appalachian Trail Newsletter- February 2020
In this issue we discuss:Our Annual AT GatheringNew Cooridor Monitoring Position OpeningNew Check in/ Check out policySheffield Lime Kiln Historic SiteKay Wood DocumentaryUpcoming EventsFollow the...
View ArticleBERKSHIRE/WORCESTER CHAPTER LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Whether you'd like to become a Chapter leader, or just want to improve your outdoor skills, you're invited to attend. Training emphasizes: group dynamics, leaders' responsibilities, trip...
View ArticleFACILITY AND PROGRAM CLOSURES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
On March 16, 2020, the Appalachian Mountain Club announced facility and program closures.Please visit this page for details.Please stay safe and healthy during this difficult time.If you have questions...
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A therapeutic visit to the Hermit's Castle
Trailhead Map - To Hermit's CastleAs Chapter Chair for the AMC Berkshire Chapter, I receive a surprising amount of email on a weekly basis. This past week, a journalist from the Athol Daily News wrote...
View ArticleAMC COVID-19 Update: March 24, 2020
Effective March 24, 2020, AMC has issued the following guidance to its members and the general public:BE OUTDOORS in the time of COVID-19: close to home, with our collective health and wellbeing as...
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