What we’re about
Thanks for being a part of our Meetup group, and AMC Boston 20s and 30s. For those of you who are new, this email is to give some basic information about how you can get more involved with us and get on even more trips (our other websites have more trip postings than you’ll find here on Meetup!)
AMC Boston 20's and 30's is a group of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), dedicated to encouraging people in their 20s and 30s to get involved in the AMC and enjoy the outdoors.
With many volunteer leaders and co-leaders, we offer a variety of activities and events (both online and in-person). You may find us leading day hikes, backpacking, social events, local walks, trail maintenance, conservation work, kayaking, mountain biking, bicycling, skiing, camping, ice skating, and other activities. We sponsor trips throughout the year, most of which involve exploring different regions of New England. Check out some photos of our activities here!
If you want to be kept up to date with even more of our events, be sure to check the official postings at activities.outdoors.org. We do cross post some events to meetup but you have to register via the link in the description (signing up on Meetup does not approve you for the trip).
There are other ways to stay engaged with us.
Outdoors Postings: activities.outdoors.org is the official site for all AMC trip postings (everything gets posted here first). This link filters the 20s and 30s committee trips.
AMC 20s-30s Activity Notifications Google Group: Our mailing list where you get notified of events happening soon that still have open spaces. This is one of our primary contact channels. And feel free to check out past events and the photos there.
Our Instagram: Feel free to follow us.
Our Facebook group: join our private Facebook Group.
Our Website: Find out more general info about who we are and what we do, including how to become a leader.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 20's-40's Cardigan Choose Your Adventure Hiking/Climbing Weekend + SocialNeeds location
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Carly Hodes, Marcelo Knapik, Diego Concha, Alyssa Washington, Maya Britstein, Jesse Allaway, Mavis Murdock, Christine Malinowski, Chao Xie
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN0000017ZYL
Register By: 8/8/2025
Audience: 20’s & 30’s; AdultsDescription: Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Cardigan Lodge ! Join us from Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31 for an action-packed, social multi-adventure retreat with a welcoming group of outdoor enthusiasts in their 20s–40s, building bridges across AMC Boston communities. Plus, your Labor Day Monday will still be free!
What to Expect: A fun, social adventure weekend with around 60 young outdoors lovers A variety of hiking options for all levels , from easy strolls to challenging treks Evenings together at the lodge with games, music, campfires, stargazing, and great company 🍻 Accommodation in a shared bunkhouse — a cozy and communal space perfect for making new friends 3 meals included We ask participants to come up Friday night and stay through Sunday Costs: $195.76 for AMC Members $216.48 for non-AMC Members Refund Policy: Until July 23: Full refund July 24 to August 21: Full refund only if your spot is filled August 22 onward: No refund, regardless of reason.
Climbing Crag Day Option: We’re also planning a climbing crag day activity option at Rumney , just 40 minutes away from the lodge. Please note that space in the climbing group will depend on leader availability and is not guaranteed . If you’re interested in climbing, let us know when you sign up, and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Be prepared to hike instead in case weather or leader availability does not pan out.
NOTE: Climbing participants must be confident + proficient lead belayers and bring their own harness, helmet, belay device, and shoes. Crag day will not be instructional or for beginners. Hiking options are for all levels.Why Join? Connect with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts in a beautiful, social setting Enjoy a mix of adventure and relaxation over the holiday weekend Experience the freedom to choose your adventure — hike, climb, or just hang out at the lodge
Looking forward to an unforgettable adventure weekend!Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- AMC 20s and 30s Three Mile Island Weekend 1Needs location
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Jackie Ryan, Catherine Bentsen, Christopher Mastroianni, Jordan Lampert, August Orlow
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001PaHR
Register By: 7/22/2025
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Join AMC Boston 20s & 30s for the annual Three Mile Island (TMI) Weekend on September 5-7!
What is Three Mile Island? AMC’s Three Mile Island (TMI) is set up as a rest and relaxation camp. Built on a tradition of simplicity, participants enjoy canoeing, kayaking, relaxing by their cabin, and playing games! Situated on an island of 43 rocky woodland acres, TMI on Lake Winnipesaukee offers a delightful recreational experience in the heart of New Hampshire's lake district. Sleeping consists of quaint 2-person cabins right on the water’s edge. Wake up to the sounds of loons and beautiful sunrises! Most meals are provided and are served family style in a warm, social atmosphere. A great opportunity to escape modern stresses, campers agree to keep electronic devices in their own cabins, freeing themselves to enjoy nature, good food, and great company.
For more information, read through the FAQs , check out the Three Mile Island website , and get ready to sign up!
Important Information about Registration and FAQs Three Mile Island is one of AMC 20s & 30s most popular trips (last year’s trip sold out in under an hour!). In order to accommodate the high demand, AMC is hosting two weekends (September 5-7 and September 19-21) with attendees being determined through a randomly-generated lottery system. The first trip (this one!) will also give priority registration to AMC members for all 50 spots.
When can I sign up for the September 5-7 trip? Signup for the lottery opens on Monday, July 21 at 12pm EST and closes on Tuesday, July 22nd at 12pm EST . Those who sign up during this time will be added to the registration lottery. We will notify participants who have been randomly selected.
In addition to signing up through Outdoors Connector, please also fill out this Google Form with your AMC member ID number: https://forms.gle/dBQ7aBW2RJPo1UXa7 Note: If you do not sign up on the Google Form with your AMC number ID number, you will not be entered into the registration lottery
I’ve been notified that I am on the trip - what happens now? Congrats! The TMI leadership team will reach out with a PayPal link to officially pay for the trip. Please pay as soon as possible ( within 48 hours of notification ) as this will guarantee your spot on the trip. In cases where we do not hear back, we may move on to the next person on the waitlist. We will be checking member IDs and proof of purchase (PayPal receipts) before confirming participants for the trip.
How much does the trip cost? Trip costs are $259.96 per person for AMC members and $291.05 per person for non-members . This includes lodging, ferries (to and from island), boat use, meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch), and campfire snacks.
I am not an AMC member yet, how can I join? AMC membership is open to all and helps promote AMC’s mission to “foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors”! Your membership works to directly support land protection and conservation, trail maintenance, outdoors education and programming, environmental monitoring and more. Members also receive discounts on outdoors trips, AMC huts and lodges, and gear from the AMC Store. Annual membership is $25 for those under age 30, and $50 for individuals. More information is included here .
In addition to signing up through Outdoors Connector, please also fill out this Google Form with your AMC member ID number: https://forms.gle/dBQ7aBW2RJPo1UXa7 Note: If you do not sign up on the Google Form with your AMC number ID number, you will not be entered into the registration lotteryReminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- The name is Bond.....Z-Bonds [20s and 30s] Traverse Backpacking TripNeeds location
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 6 - Strenuous
Trip Leader(s): Kasia Gorecki, Marcelo Knapik
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001RPZd
Audience: 20’s & 30’s; AdultsDescription: Join 20s and 30s leaders Marcelo and Kasia for a two-day, one-night, backpacking the Classic Bonds Traverse! Picking up four "listed" 4K footers peaks as we go – Mt Zealand, West Bond, Mt Bond, and Bondcliff.
Day 1 (Saturday) we will cover about 9.2 miles, with roughly 3,500 feet of elevation gain. We will hike from the Zealand trailhead to summit Mt Zealand and Camp at Guyot Campsite. After setting up our tents, we may hike up to West Bond to see an amazing sunset (weather permitting). Day 2 will be about 10.5 miles with about 570 feet elevation gain, we'll summit Mt. Bond (West Bond if we couldn’t summit the night before), summit the Bondcliff and make our way down to Lincoln Wood trailhead. The total trip will be roughly 19 miles, with little over 4,000 ft. of cumulative elevation gain.
Meeting time and location: The exact time and location are sent to approved participants only.
Carpool: Once you're approved, we’ll send out a spreadsheet to help coordinate carpooling. We encourage carpooling not only because it's a fun way to travel, but also because it’s great for the environment.
Weather: Weather is always changing and we should be prepared. Details will be sent closer to the hike. We will cancel in the case of heavy rain.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- (20s/30s+) Flatwater Paddle @ Tully LakeNeeds location
Activity Type: Paddling | Flatwater
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Hew Hart
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001XlCT
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Join us for a relaxed 20s/30s+ paddle at beautiful Tully Lake in Royalston, MA—a scenic reservoir managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, surrounded by quiet forest, coves, and small islands. This trip is perfect for beginners and experienced paddlers alike who want a mellow day outside on the water.
We’ll meet at the Tully Lake Campground to check in and get set up with rental boats (or you may bring your own). Paddling begins after a brief safety talk, and we’ll spend about 4 hours on the water. We'll first head up the Tully River before returning to the lake and exploring its shoreline and islands, all at a relaxed pace. All participants must properly wear a PFD at all times while on the water.
Solo kayak rental is $35. Tandem canoe rental is $50 (split to $25 between two people). Some participants may be bringing their own tandem boat with space for a second person, but you should be prepared to rent if you don't have your own.
We’ll finish around noon, followed by an optional stop for food and drinks at a nearby spot.
**** Join the Western MA 20s/30s+ WhatsApp Group , where we post upcoming events, share photos, and connect for informal non-AMC outings!
We always welcome your feedback on this activity and your experiences with the AMC Western MA 20s/30s+ community.
This is intended to be a 20s/30s+ affinity trip, but everyone is welcome. If you do not identify with that group, we trust that you have reviewed our allyship criteria, have done your due diligence to educate yourself, and have committed to abide by our Code of Conduct . If you have questions, please contact the trip leader(s) by emailing them for more information.
Image credit .Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
