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 and 30's North and South TwinNeeds location
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 6 - Strenuous
Trip Leader(s): Meredith Kraner, Celine de Esch, Chao Xie
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://ym.amcboston.org/a5UUN000001EObN
Register By: 7/17/2025
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Join Meredith and Celine for a day hike to North and South Twin Mountains, two peaks on the White Mountains 4k footer list. This is a hike with the 20's and 30's group within AMC dedicated to encouraging people in their 20's and 30's to enjoy the outdoors. We will hike the two peaks out and back from the trailhead totaling 10.6 miles in length with approximately 3700' of elevation gain. It will be an all day effort and if all goes smoothly we hope to be off trail by 5pm. Weather-permitting, participants can expect gorgeous views at the summit!
Due to the difficulty rating of this hike, participants must have completed at least 1 other hike in the White Mountains in the 3 months preceding the hike and must maintain an active, vigorous cardio fitness program. This must not be your first hike in the Whites this summer (or ever).
To address unforeseen challenges such as adverse weather, unacceptable trail conditions or excessive crowding, the planned trip destination, activity and/or meeting place and time may be modified. In that event, participants may elect to join in that activity or opt out. We will hold Sunday, July 20 as a backup date for this hike if weather conditions prohibit us from hiking on July 19th.
Gear Important items (required) Hiking boots or trail runners with traction sole. Water bottles/containers, hydration bladder At least 2 liters of water (3 liters is recommended) Multiple layers of non-cotton clothing A change of dry clothes (if needed on the trail or for after the hike) Hat Gloves Rain gear (mandatory rain jacket) Lunch and high energy snacks Flashlight / headlamp with extra batteries Personal medications: For example, an inhaler (asthma), Epi-pen (allergies), ibuprofen, etc. Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, etc) Backpack big enough to hold all of your items Recommended: Camera Trekking poles Bandana Map and compass Personal first aid kit Whistle Carpool We encourage carpooling to help save the environment and parking space and to provide opportunities to make new friends! We will send out a google sheet to help coordinate carpool for which we will pre-populate using the questions at registration. As a common courtesy, please reach out to participants offering rides as far in advance of the trip as possible. This is so participants looking for rides have enough time to arrange logistics with those offering to drive. We suggest that carpoolers meet at a central location (i.e. a train station) to minimize driving if many people have to be picked up.
Map You can find the official map via the AMC online store . There are also many unofficial maps on various websites.
Weather We will be monitoring the weather as the day of the hike approaches. If the weather dictates a cancellation or postponement, we will send an email by 4pm the day before. NOAA ForecastReminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- 20's and 30's North and South TwinNeeds location
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 6 - Strenuous
Trip Leader(s): Meredith Kraner, Celine de Esch, Chao Xie
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001EObN
Register By: 7/17/2025
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Join Meredith and Celine for a day hike to North and South Twin Mountains, two peaks on the White Mountains 4k footer list. This is a hike with the 20's and 30's group within AMC dedicated to encouraging people in their 20's and 30's to enjoy the outdoors. We will hike the two peaks out and back from the trailhead totaling 10.6 miles in length with approximately 3700' of elevation gain at a moderate pace (~1.5 mph - 2 mph). It will be an all day effort and if all goes smoothly we hope to be off trail by 5pm. Weather-permitting, participants can expect gorgeous views at the summit!
Due to the difficulty rating of this hike, participants must have completed at least 1 other hike in the White Mountains in the 3 months preceding the hike and must maintain an active, vigorous cardio fitness program. This must not be your first hike in the Whites this summer (or ever).
To address unforeseen challenges such as adverse weather, unacceptable trail conditions or excessive crowding, the planned trip destination, activity and/or meeting place and time may be modified. In that event, participants may elect to join in that activity or opt out. We will hold Sunday, July 20 as a backup date for this hike if weather conditions prohibit us from hiking on July 19th.
Gear Important items (required) Hiking boots or trail runners with traction sole. Water bottles/containers, hydration bladder At least 2 liters of water (3 liters is recommended) Multiple layers of non-cotton clothing A change of dry clothes (if needed on the trail or for after the hike) Hat Gloves Rain gear (mandatory rain jacket) Lunch and high energy snacks Flashlight / headlamp with extra batteries Personal medications: For example, an inhaler (asthma), Epi-pen (allergies), ibuprofen, etc. Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, etc) Backpack big enough to hold all of your items Recommended: Camera Trekking poles Bandana Map and compass Personal first aid kit Whistle Carpool We encourage carpooling to help save the environment and parking space and to provide opportunities to make new friends! We will send out a google sheet to help coordinate carpool for which we will pre-populate using the questions at registration. As a common courtesy, please reach out to participants offering rides as far in advance of the trip as possible. This is so participants looking for rides have enough time to arrange logistics with those offering to drive. We suggest that carpoolers meet at a central location (i.e. a train station) to minimize driving if many people have to be picked up.
Map You can find the official map via the AMC online store . There are also many unofficial maps on various websites.
Weather We will be monitoring the weather as the day of the hike approaches. If the weather dictates a cancellation or postponement, we will send an email by 4pm the day before. NOAA ForecastReminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- 20's-40's: Paddling Mystic Lake at a Relaxed PaceNeeds location
Activity Type: Paddling | Flatwater
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Chao Xie, Katherine Denison
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001OKLB
Audience: 20’s & 30’s; AdultsDescription: Join us for a relaxing Sunday paddle on the Mystic River to Lower Mystic Lake where we plan to eat lunch in our boats (bring your own lunch). We'll meet at Paddle Boston's Medford (Condon Shell) location late morning. All are welcome who register - this is a beginner friendly paddle! Please arrive 20 minutes earlier if you need to rent and make sure you fill out the Paddle Boston Waiver at home if you need to rent.
Address: 2501 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford MA 02155. Directions to the launch point are available here: https://paddleboston.com/rentals/our-locations/medford-condon-shell/directions/ Event Details: AMC trip Participant Registration online & confirmation required Paddling Duration: ~3 hours paddling and ~ 1 hour lunch Water Conditions: Flatwater (we'll paddle out and return to the starting point) Boat Options: Single/tandem kayaks and canoes available Rental Info: Single Kayak : $54 for full day (includes paddle and lifejacket) Special Deal (in-person only): 3 visits for $59 Waiver: Must be signed ahead of time – Paddle Boston Waiver Lifejackets: Required at all times on the water What to Bring: Clothing: Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty Lunch , Water , Snacks Dry Bag: Recommended for electronics and valuables (leaders will have a few, but space is limited) Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen Layers: It can be cooler and windier on the water than on land
Additional Info: Registration Required! This event and many others are open to the public so you don't have to be an AMC member. One can not simply show up unregistered to this event. *Participant Registration online and confirmation required.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- BOS50 Paddling Demo and Social (YakFest)Needs location
This event is not exclusive to 20s and 30s
Activity Type: Paddling | Flatwater
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): David Yang
Registration Type: Show & Go
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001MGOv
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Please join us for a paddling community event on the Charles River at the Newton Boathouse Parking Lot and Boat Launch to celebrate the AMC Boston Chapter 50th Anniversary. Drop by between 12-5pm and look for the AMC sign. Learn about AMC's paddling activities and how you can get more involved. We'll have some kayaks to demo and answer questions about the paddling activities and instructionals we do. Or if you are seeking advice about associated boats and gear or local venues to paddle, we'll have some people to ask. If you'd like to demo one of our boats, you will need appropriate clothing and shoes for swimming, sign a release form, and be fitted to a PFD (life jacket) which must be worn while paddling. If needed, we will help you adjust the boat and show how to launch and paddling basics.
For existing whitewater, sea kayaking and flatwater paddlers, bring your boat and meet other paddlers on the water. Otherwise if you can also just meet up and socialize and talk about plans this summer. More people = more fun.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
