AMC 150th Anniversary Challenge
Are you up for a challenge? The Western MA Chapter wants YOU! To help celebrate AMC's 150
th anniversary in 2026, we challenge you to participate in 150 miles "worth" of activities between January 1 and October 31, 2026. Those who meet the challenge will receive a special commemorative patch and a shout-out at our Fall Social and Annual Meeting.
Come on out! Enjoy the outdoors! Try a new activity! Make new friends or renew old acquaintances! Activities with ANY AMC chapter count toward your goal. To register, email info@amc-wma.org.
Once you have registered for the 150 Anniversary Challenge, sign up for AMC-led activities with the Western MA Chapter on the
Chapter Activities page or any other Chapter on the
Outdoor Connector.
After completing each activity, email info@amc-wma.org with the trip name, leader, activity type, and miles. Our membership committee will track your miles and let you know how close you are to reaching the 150-mile goal.
Since not all outings are alike, and to encourage your participation in different AMC-sponsored activities, we've created mileage equivalents:
- Hiking: number of miles hiked in one outing
- Snowshoeing: number of miles completed per outing
- Alpine Skiing: 1 outing = 10 miles
- Biking: 1 outing = 10 miles
- Conservation: 1/2 day = 15 miles
- Cross Country Skiing: 1 outing = 10 miles
- Family Program: 1 outing = 10 miles
- Mountaineering: 1 outing = 10 miles
- Paddling: 1 outing = 10 miles
- Trail Work: 1/2 day = 15 miles
- Volunteering and Shelter Watch: 1 outing = 10 miles
Questions? Email Kathy Kindness at info@amc-wma.org
