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Winter is here! Enjoy cold weather sports and cozy nights by the fire at one of our destinations from Maine to New Jersey!

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Annual Family Ice Skating Fun at Amelia Park »

[17‑Feb‑2026] Join Family Programs for another great public skate session at Amelia Park over February break.

Western MA Activity Committees »

AMC offers over 8,000 adventures annually, from local chapter activities to major excursions worldwide, for every ability level and outdoor interest. Our Western MA activity committees plan and lead nearly 300 of these activities every year. Join us for hiking, biking, paddling, mountaineering and many other outdoor activities, or volunteer to help maintain trails and corridors!

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News & Events

Western MA Tabling Event at Banff Film Festival  »

[15‑Feb‑2026] The AMC Western MA Chapter was well represented last night at the Banff Center Mountain Film Festival World Tour at Lenox High School. Membership Chair, Kathy Kindness, with help from volunteers and Executive Committee members, saw a steady stream of visitors to the table, curious about what we have to offer.
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See The Dark Festival »

[12‑Oct‑2025] Join us for AMC's 4th annual See The Dark Festival - a full week of dark-sky immersion in AMC's breathtaking International Dark Sky Park. Set against the backdrop of peak fall foliage, this flagship event features nightly telescope sessions, astronomy talks, nature-inspired art and journaling workshops, conservation panels, and daytime adventures like hiking, gravel biking, and paddling.
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New! Activities Calendar »

This calendar displays upcoming activities downloaded from AMC's Outdoor Connector. It is updated approximately every 6 hours. Clicking on the activity titles will display more information about each activity, including a link to the registration page.
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Committee Highlights

Highlights are sorted by date added to the database. Scroll to see all.

Bicycling Committee »

MassBike Day of Action. Two bills are making their way through the MA State House: S.2344 and H.3754. These bills will allow cities and towns to install traffic safety cameras to capture violations of red light running, speeding, and blocking the box — if they come with strong safeguards for data protection and equity. READ MORE »

Hiking Committee »

AMC 150 Hikes. Since 1876, AMC has connected people to the outdoors through recreation, education, and conservation. In 2026, we celebrate 150 years of that legacy with the AMC 150th Relay — a 1,500-mile journey from VA to ME. Each leg of the relay contributes to a continuous route across the Northeast, showcasing the diversity of AMC's outdoor legacy. The Western MA Hiking Committee has 8 trips to choose from.

Communications Committee »

Appie of the Year. Janine Papesh is the 2025 recipient of the Appie of the Year Award for the Western MA Chapter! The Appie of the Year award recognizes outstanding sustained commitment in service.

Family Programs Committee »

May StoryWalk®. This month's StoryWalk® is "Fairy Houses" by Tracy Kane. In this story, the main character, Kristen, is in for a surprise when she sets out to build a fairy house in the woods.

Membership Committee »

Picture Us! New this month is the Membership Committee's photo album! READ MORE »

Executive Committee »

Open Committee Positions. Share your love of the outdoors and inspire others! We have several openings on the Executive and AT Management Committees just waiting for you!

NET Committee »

Walking the NET in the Pioneer Valley. Join Patrick Henry, NET Section 5 Trail Adopter, as he walks the New England Trail (NET) - now a national scenic trail - in the Pioneer Valley. READ MORE »

Conservation Committee »

200 Acres Along the NET Conserved. Trust for Public Land, in partnership with the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announces the conservation of 200 acres along the New England National Scenic Trail (NET) in Southwick, MA. READ MORE »

A.T. Management Committee »

Did You Know? The 250,000-acre corridor of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) and its surrounding landscape are rich in natural and cultural resources. The Western MA A.T. Management Committee runs a robust program to catalog, monitor, and manage these resources on A.T. land in our state. READ MORE »

Mountaineering Committee »

MA Climbers Win Big at Farley Ledges. With Access Fund's support, the Western Massachusetts Climbers' Coalition has secured permanent conservation protection for Farley Ledges and Rose Ledge. The victory is another reminder that when climbing access is threatened, local climbing organizations are often the first and best line of defense. READ MORE »

Paddling Committee »

The Women of Paddling. The Western MA Chapter is blessed to have strong female leaders within its volunteer ranks. These women lead and participate in paddling trips all over the world, from Maine's Allagash River to the Connecticut River and north to Canada. READ MORE »

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