What we’re about
Thanks for being a part of our Meetup group, and AMC Boston 20s and 30s. For those of you who are new, this email is to give some basic information about how you can get more involved with us and get on even more trips (our other websites have more trip postings than you’ll find here on Meetup!)
AMC Boston 20's and 30's is a group of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), dedicated to encouraging people in their 20s and 30s to get involved in the AMC and enjoy the outdoors.
With many volunteer leaders and co-leaders, we offer a variety of activities and events (both online and in-person). You may find us leading day hikes, backpacking, social events, local walks, trail maintenance, conservation work, kayaking, mountain biking, bicycling, skiing, camping, ice skating, and other activities. We sponsor trips throughout the year, most of which involve exploring different regions of New England. Check out some photos of our activities here!
If you want to be kept up to date with even more of our events, be sure to check the official postings at activities.outdoors.org. We do cross post some events to meetup but you have to register via the link in the description (signing up on Meetup does not approve you for the trip).
There are other ways to stay engaged with us.
Outdoors Postings: activities.outdoors.org is the official site for all AMC trip postings (everything gets posted here first). This link filters the 20s and 30s committee trips.
AMC 20s-30s Activity Notifications Google Group: Our mailing list where you get notified of events happening soon that still have open spaces. This is one of our primary contact channels. And feel free to check out past events and the photos there.
Our Instagram: Feel free to follow us.
Our Facebook group: join our private Facebook Group.
Our Website: Find out more general info about who we are and what we do, including how to become a leader.
Upcoming events
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20s and 30s Mid State Trail Section Backpack
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Celeste Venolia, Michael Glicksman
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001jxsz
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Join us for a one night backpack southbound on the Midstate trail, spending the night at Muddy Pond Shelter! On day 1, we will hike around 8.2 miles with about 1,200 ft of ascent and descent from Rt 119 to Muddy Pond. On day 2, we will hike around 10.3 miles with around 1600 ft of ascent and descent from Muddy Pond to Redemption Rock. We will be aiming for a moderate pace as this trip is meant to be accessible to relatively new backpackers who are comfortable with Fall overnight temps (20s-ish) and 8-10 miles days . Some highlights along this section of trail in addition to Redemption rock and Muddy Pond include the Crow Hill Ledges and lovely views of surrounding ponds from small peaks like Mount Hunger.
Participants must have their own sleeping pad/bag that they have used in similar overnight temperatures, and a pack that comfortably carries their own food, water, and gear. Water along the mid-state trail (i.e. lower elevation near farms/towns) cannot generally be guaranteed to be safe in relation to pesticides and other human contaminants that filters and other water purification methods do not remove, so participants should be prepared to carry at least 3 liters of water on Day 1. Leaders will coordinate caching water near the campsite.
Among approved participants, we will coordinate a carspot/carpooling, make a plan for bear safe food storage based on gear currently owned by the group collectively, and confirm plans for shelter (i.e. how many people are bringing tents/hammocks or need to find a buddy to tent with in case the shelter is full).
What is the Midstate trail? It's a 90.6 mile trail in Central MA that came together in its current form by the late 1970s. It shares a Northern terminus with the Wapack trail in NH and a Southern terminus with the RI North-South trail. Learn more here .
To address unforeseen challenges such as adverse weather, unacceptable trail conditions or excessive crowding, the planned trip destination, activity and/or meeting place and time may be modified. In that event, participants may elect to join in that activity or opt out.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendee
Winter Workshop at Blue Hills Reservation
Location not specified yetThis event is not exclusive to 20s and 30s
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Joanne Newton, Bob Vogel, John Schepis, Chao Xie
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001etTR
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Are you jealous that winter is coming and some of us are all excited, while you are dreading staying indoors until Spring? Come find out how we stay warm, tromp through all that deep snow, and cross that slippery ice and much more.
We will cover everything you need to know to become a Local Winter Hiker – in preparation for winter hikes within the Greater Boston area (inside the 495 belt)
The workshop is free and you get the added bonus of joining us on a 5 mile hike on the trails in the area!
We are offering 2 Winter Workshops this year, both on the same date but different locations so you can choose one that is closer to you. The second location is at Nobscot in Sudbury, MA.
Please sign up for only one workshop (either Blue Hills or Nobscot) and come learn how great winter hiking is!
The inclement weather date for this event will be Sunday, November 9.
Leaders for this workshop/hike are Bob Vogel, John Schepis and Joanne Newton. We hope you will join us!Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendee20s and 30s Blue Hills Hike
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Vincent Grourke, Melanie Novick
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001tYBl
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Join AMC Boston 20s and 30s for a hike in Blue Hills! This will be a 5-mile hike which will go by the Skyline and Green Dot Trail. We will hike at a relaxed, conversational pace. We can expect chilly fall temperatures, some steep and rugged terrain, and a total elevation gain of 650ft. Bring hiking footwear, at least 1 liter of water, layers, and a pack to carry it all with you. Further information will be provided to confirmed participants.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendee20s & 30s Steering Committee Meeting - November
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Social | Meetings
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Catherine Bentsen, James Dempsey
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001XURl
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Interested in learning more and getting involved with the inner workings of the AMC Boston 20s & 30s committee? Join our next steering committee meeting on Monday, November 10 from 7:00-9:00pm! Our November meeting will be held online. Meeting link and agenda will be sent to those registered for the meeting.
The 20s & 30s steering committee meets once a month to plan ongoing programs and larger events, discuss ways to encourage new membership and leadership in the Boston community, and update club policies in accordance with larger AMC guidelines. All meetings are open to the public, whether you would like to apply for a position or attend as a guest to learn more about our plans for the future.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendee
Past events
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