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Want to Share the Drive?
If you are looking to carpool to your AMC trip (either as a passenger or driver), please use AMC's Rideshare Board. http://appalachia.outdoors.org/bbs/categories.cfm?catid=8
Executive Committee Openings:
Have you ever considered getting more involved with your chapter? Now is your chance the Executive Committee has the following openings for 2009; Secretary, Newsletter Editor, Publicity and Skiing. If you are interested in learning more about any of these opportunities please contact Barb Dyer (barbaradyer@hotmail.com).
Join us at our 3rd Wed Social & Potluck on Aug 20th and show off your photography skills! August's Program will be a Photo Contest. Bring in your best photos from trips, sightseeing, birdwatching, vacations, etc. Gifts for the top three photos. 7P Northboro Historical Society. Bring dish to share for potluck. See additional details under Social.
Tues and Thurs Night Bike Rides. Rides start at 6P and are ~1-1.5 hours long followed by dinner at a local restaurant, location varies week to week. Tues Night Rides are rated easy (for average riders with solid experience 10-12mph) and Thurs. Night Rides are rated Intermediate (for strong riders 13-15 mph). A great way to unwind and get some exercise after work, if you are unsure which ride is best for you contact the leader or our Bike Chair: John Gau. See Biking for details.
Hike the Mid-State Trail. The Mid-State Trail is a scenic footpath in Worcester County which extends 92 miles from the RI border to NH. The MST Committee runs an end to end series of hikes every year starting in May. See the Midstate Trail page for complete schedule.
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Worcester Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club promotes
the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains,
rivers, and trails of the Northeast. In particular, our Chapter
is dedicated to the outdoor resources of Central Massachusetts,
for the purposes of education, recreation, and conservation.
Founded in 1918, the Worcester Chapter has over 2,500 members,
all of whom are dedicated to having fun in the outdoors. We
offer activities for all levels, including backpacking trips,
day hikes, bike rides, rock climbing, skiing, and a wide range
of social events and educational programs. |
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