- Show how much you love our volunteers!
Nominate a special volunteer for one of four Volunteer Recognition Awards sponsored by the NY-NoJ Chapter, including the crown jewel: Appie of the Year! Consider how much you appreciate the preparation, professionalism and good cheer your favorite volunteer leaders offer when they lead or host a hike, backpack, climbing, sailing, […]
- Rare Opportunity to Stay in a Private Dorm at the Fire Island Cabin!
By Janet Basilone, Secretary of the Fire Island Cabin Committee Fire Island is spectacular in June and September. There are fewer people – and the temperature is ideal for kayaking and hiking and walking to numerous points of interest along this beautiful barrier island on the Great South Bay off […]
- 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 […]
- Come Volunteer at Harriman
Do you enjoy hiking in Harriman State Park and visiting The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center? If yes, then come volunteer for the 2021 season! The volunteer season is weekends, mid-May through mid-October. Here’s some of what you’ll do: · Welcome guests and […]
- 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 […]
- Meet the Chapter’s New Hiking Chair Elizabeth Rodano
The New York-North Jersey Chapter is excited to announce a new Hiking Chair: Elizabeth “Liz” Rodano. The Executive Committee unanimously approved Liz’s appointment during its February meeting. She replaces Vlad Rud, who recently stepped down from the post. Liz is an avid hiker, sometimes backpacker, runner, and lover of the […]
- 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, […]
