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Welcome, New AMC New York-North Jersey Members!
Congratulations! You’ve joined nearly 10,000 other people in the New York and North Jersey area who love the outdoors. Whether you’re new to the trails or love paddling, AMC’s New York-North Jersey Chapter organizes lots of activities led by experienced leaders to get you out in nature and meeting new […]
Explore Harriman With AMC in 2021
With declining Covid cases and increased vaccinations, this spring is looking a lot rosier than last year with a full season of activities planned. “While we may start off maintaining our reduced size and some of our Covid precautions, there’s a chance by end of summer/early fall that we may […]
Visit the Fire Island Cabin in 2021
By Janet Basilone, Secretary of the Fire Island Cabin Committee Come visit one of the most beautiful locations on the East Coast this season. The Appalachian Mountain Club’s Fire Island Cabin is one of AMC’s 10 self-service Volunteer-led Camps and Cabins (VCCs). The cabin is located in the town of […]
Eileen Yin Named Appie of the Year
Congratulations to Eileen Yin, who has been named Appie of the Year for 2020! Chapter Chair Kaspar Alexander announced the volunteer award at the Executive Committee Meeting on January 12. The Appie is someone who has worked tirelessly over several years, sometimes behind the scenes, organizing trips, activities and programs, […]
Meet New Trails Committee Chair Ed Spirko
Please welcome the NY-NoJ Chapter’s new Trails Committee Chair! Ed Spirko is a New Jersey native who lives with his wife, Pat, in Passaic County. He developed an enthusiasm for outdoor activities early in life, while spending summers at a rural New Jersey lake community. His love of outdoor winter […]

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