The Boston Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club includes the geographical area around Boston - largely inside the I-495 belt and is the largest chapter in the Club. Activities and outdoor skill training are offered for novices and experts alike. Membership is open to all.

Get involved today. The AMC is all about participation. New members are welcome on nearly all trips and activities. Paddling, hiking, and bicycling seasons are here. Check out the numerous skill training workshops sponsored by the activity committees. Attend a potluck dinner.


Mountain Leadership School
Mountain Leadership School is a five day leadership training program, based out of the AMC Highland Center in Crawford Notch, NH.  MLS has a strong and rich history of 50 years of training chapter leaders, camp counselors and outdoor enthusiasts with a desire to develop their leadership and outdoor skills.

Beginner Spring Hiking Program

Have you ever wanted to try hiking or backpacking and didn't know where to get started? Are you rusty and want to brush up on your knowledge and skills? Do you want to get involved with our organized hikes? Do you want to meet other hikers? Then the Hiking/Backpacking Committee's Annual 3-Season Hiking Program is for you!


Become an AMC Boston Chapter Trip Leader!
Dates: April 1, 8 and 17-19

Spring Leadership Program (SLP)
For those interested in organizing and leading Boston Chapter trips and events.

Free Forty Plus Committee Newsletter
Forty Plus offers its Newsletter FREE to members via e-mail. 

Great Volunteer Opportunity: The Charles River Mud!
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Featured Events (see committee pages, AMC Outdoors and the Mud for more )