Hiking – AMC – Worcester Chapter

Winter Hiking Workshop 110224

September 15, 2024Chapter, Hiking

Expand your hiking skills and outlook on winter by attending the Worcester Chapter’s Winter Hiking Workshop. Workshop will provide information on hike preparation, hydration, nutrition, proper gear/equipment, and more for…

2024 Trail Trash Challenge

April 17, 2024Carbon Footprint, Community, Conservation, Hiking

The AMC Worcester Chapter Conservation Committee is announcing the 2024 Trail Trash Challenge. This is a way to promote trash collection along our trails and outdoor spaces while participating in…

TrailsFest 2024

March 10, 2024Backpacking, Community, Conservation, Hiking, Info, Paddling, Skills

Save the date: June 1! You do NOT want to miss this one. We are planning to make this one our biggest one yet. With our wide variety of partners…

Trail Talk – Feb 2024

February 13, 2024Conservation, Hiking, Info, Leadership

February 2024 - This month we are encouraging Leave No Trace Principle 5 - Minimize Campfire Impacts - This month the conservation committee would like to promote the importance of…

AMC Worcester Gear Shed

January 23, 2024Backpacking, Community, Hiking, Paddling

Need gear? Borrow from the Worcester Gear Shed! We offer a variety of gear for backpacking, hiking, snowshoeing, camping, and more. We can provide all the essentials, including jackets, pants,…

August Camp 2024

November 25, 2023Community, Conservation, Hiking, Info, Leadership, Training

August Camp 2024 Applications will start on January 2, 2024. Check out details in the flyer. Watch the website (augustcamp.org) in December for registration info.

Winter Workshop 2023 Slides

November 14, 2023Hiking, Info, Training

Check out the slides from our Winter Workshop 2023. Fantastic info for both those new to winter hiking as well as those looking for a refresher.

Annual Meeting – Nov 11, 2023

September 28, 2023Backpacking, Community, Conservation, Hiking, Info, Leadership, Paddling, Volunteer

Please join us for the annual meeting and social at The Manor restaurant in West Boylston on Saturday, November 11, from 5:00- 10:00PM The meeting will begin promptly at 5PM…

Fall 2023 – Wachusett Views

September 27, 2023Backpacking, Community, Conservation, Hiking, Info, Leadership, Paddling, Training, Volunteer

Worcester Chapter Fall 2023 Newsletter is online. Check out all the latest in what's been happening in our chapter.

AMC– 100 Mile Patch

September 20, 2023Backpacking, Hiking, Volunteer

In recognition of our hiking leaders (past, present, and future), we are issuing a patch to those who have led 100 of hiking/backpacking trips. These can be miles earned from past…

Winter Hiking Workshop 2023

September 16, 2023Backpacking, Hiking, Info

Expand your hiking skills and outlook on winter by attending the Worcester Chapter's Winter Hiking Workshop. Workshop will provide information on hike preparation, hydration, nutrition, proper gear/equipment, and more for…

FOT48 – Middle Carter

September 15, 2023Community, Hiking

After a 5-year hiatus, AMC Worcester organized a team for the Flags on the 48 memorial event. We had the honor to raise our flag over Middle Carter. This year…

FallFest 2023

September 14, 2023Backpacking, Conservation, Hiking, Info, Leadership, Paddling, Training, Volunteer

Join us this September for a memorable week celebrating all the things we love – outdoor experiences, friends, food, and fall! A week of regional activities will culminate in a wonderful…

Summer 2023

September 4, 2023Backpacking, Conservation, Hiking, Paddling, Training

Check out what the chapter has been up to this summer.... From paddling to cycling to backpacking to hiking to training to conservation to trail maintenance to cleanup and even…

HIKE LEADERS MEETING

August 15, 2023Backpacking, Hiking, Info, Leadership

Save the date! WORCESTER CHAPTER - HIKE LEADERS MEETING: On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, there will be a Worcester Chapter hike leaders meeting with a focus on planning/networking hiking and…

Worcester Gear Shed Reach Out Program July 2023

AMC Outreach Program

August 4, 2023Conservation, Hiking, Info, Training, Volunteer

Partner with the AMC Worcester Chapter in our Outreach Program. We are actively looking for partners to engage in our regional conservation, recreation, and outdoor education efforts and opportunities. We…

Current Activity List

May 2, 2023Backpacking, Hiking, Info, Paddling

All AMC Worcester Chapter outdoor activities are led by volunteers. Our leaders are skilled in the events they lead. The AMC takes pride in offering an array of outdoor leadership…

TrailsFest 2023

April 30, 2023Carbon Footprint, Conservation, Hiking, Info, Leadership

As we get ready for TrailsFest 2023, check out these pix from last year: Trail Fest 2022 at Mount Wachusett. Multiple hikes throughout the mountain on a picture perfect day…

Did you know: Video Studio

April 21, 2023Backpacking, Hiking, Info, Paddling, Website

Did you know our Video Studio exists? And that it has a wealth of info? I must confess, I did not until I was updating this site. During the Pandemic,…