AMC Boston 20s and 30s

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Carly Hodes, Brandon Weiss, Maya Gelbard, Kasia Gorecki, Chao Xie, Richard Rosenblum, Marie Sorensen, Marie Sorensen, Richard Rosen
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: 20’s & 30’s; Adults

Description: Discover the hidden gem that is Cold River Camp, nestled in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, just 15 miles north of Fryeburg, Maine. This rustic and remote haven offers easy access to some of the best hiking trails in the Northeast, surrounded by pristine forests, clear mountain streams, and towering peaks. After a day on the trails, kick back at camp to relax with new friends, play games in the lodge, or roast s’mores by the campfire. This trip is geared toward participants in their 20s-40s.
HOW TO REGISTER Register via the "Register" button on this page. Complete this supplementary registration form: https://forms.gle/7dEQfYEczicubvFh8 If this hiking weekend is full, don’t worry! There are often cancellations. Sign up to be on the waitlist here: https://forms.gle/KExhR4juL1EZQKKq5
TIME Arrive any time after 2 PM on Friday.
LOCATION https://maps.app.goo.gl/8zjw1731CUcGjB2C9
GEAR For camping: Sleeping bag/sheets Pillowcases Towels Headlamp Toiletries Swim suit Insect repellent Bug net Camping chair Pen Board games Musical instrument For hiking: Backpack Water bottle/bladder, at least 2 liters Snacks Hiking boots Hiking socks Non-cotton clothing for both warm and cold weather Rain jacket/pants Sunscreen Sunburn relief Hat Lip balm MEALS All meals are homemade with fresh, seasonal ingredients and served family style or buffet. A vegan/vegetarian option will always be available to those who have requested vegetarian meals during registration. Life-threatening allergens (i.e. tree nuts and shellfish) are kept separate from the main food prep and communal serving areas, but Cold River Camp cannot guarantee there will not be some chance of cross-contamination and exposure; campers are advised of this risk. Cold River Camp will provide plant-based milk and gluten-free wraps or bread. Because of kitchen limitations, Cold River Camp is unable to accommodate special diets or preferences. We encourage guests to bring what they need to manage personal dietary choices when packing for camp. There is an on-site refrigerator where you may store any meals you brought with you.
Friday - No meals provided Saturday - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Sunday - Breakfast and Lunch
LODGINGS We will be spending the night in rustic cabins that have comfortable single beds and a few pieces of other furniture. The cabins themselves do not have electricity, running water, bed sheets, or pillowcases. However, electricity and running water are available in nearby common area buildings on the campground.
CANCELLATIONS Cancellations require the spot to be filled in order to receive reimbursement. Before April 29, refunds will be issued if we can fill your spot. On or after April 29, 2026 no refunds can be issued, regardless of reason. All refunds will be issued after the event occurs. Allow 2-3 weeks for processing. The refund will be issued directly to the credit card used for registration.
TRIP MODIFICATIONS 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
Note: Chao is not a leader on this trip, he is listed to enable carpool sheet automation.

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Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 6 - Strenuous
Trip Leader(s): Ian Baker, Nicholas Franchetti
Registration Type: Application
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Register By: 5/27/2026
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join us for a day hike to North Twin (4760’) and South Twin (4902’). Our route will be an out and back hike, ascending North Twin via the North Twin Trail, continuing to South Twin, then retracing our steps back to the trailhead. Expect an approximately 10.5 mile out-and-back hike with approximately 3,650 ft of elevation gain at a moderate pace.
Weather-permitting, participants can expect gorgeous views from the open summit of South Twin, as well as water crossings, rocky terrain, and excellent vistas along the way! Prospective participants should have completed a hike of similar elevation gain and distance within the last 12 months and have maintained a vigorous cardio workout regimen during the winter months.
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, May 31 as a backup date for this hike if weather conditions prohibit us from hiking on May 30.

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Activity Type: Social | Local Socials
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Catherine Bentsen
Registration Type: Registration
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Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join AMC Boston 20s & 30s for a nature-themed book club! The book club is held roughly every other month on topics of nature, wildlife, and the environment. In anticipation of America's 250th anniversary this year, our April and June books will explore the intersection of America's history and natural resources. For our June book, we will read the book “American Canopy: Trees, Forests, and the Making of a Nation" by Eric Rutkow. Discussion will be held on Tuesday, June 2 from 7-9pm at Craft Foods Revolution Hall in Lexington. Anyone is welcome to join, whether you’ve read all, part, or none of the book! An interest in the book topic is the only prerequisite for joining.
Synopsis: Like many of us, historians have long been guilty of taking trees for granted. Yet the history of trees in America is no less remarkable than the history of the United States itself--from the majestic white pines of New England, which were coveted by the British Crown for use as masts in navy warships, to the orange groves of California, which lured settlers west.... America--if indeed it existed--would be a very different place without its millions of acres of trees. As American Canopy shows, trees were essential to the early years of the republic and indivisible from the country's rise as both an empire and a civilization. As symbols of liberty, community, and civilization, trees are perhaps the loudest silent figures in our country's history.... Today, few people think about where timber comes from, but most of us share a sense that to destroy trees is to destroy part of ourselves and endanger the future.

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Activity Type: Volunteer Opportunities | Conservation
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Catherine Bentsen, Kate O'Brien
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join the Chatham Trails Association (CTA) for their Spring Trail Work Weekend in the Evans Notch region of the White Mountains from June 5-7, 2026! Our AMC Boston 20s & 30s group of about 20 people will share the camp with other CTA volunteers as well as hikers from the AMC NH 20s & 30s.
REGISTRATION When you sign up for the trip, please note if you have done trailwork before and what type. This is not a requirement for attendance, but helps us plan. Closer to the trip, a leader will send a supplementary form to solicit information about carpooling, lodging preferences, dietary restrictions, and other logistical information.
TRAILWORK Trailwork will consist mainly of Level 1 maintenance: clearing water bars and drainages, clearing blowdowns, and brushing the trail corridor as needed. CTA will provide tools, personal protective equipment, and instruction - no prior trail work experience is necessary. Some hiking will be needed to get to the trailwork sites. Depending on which section of trail you work on, the hike distances may be 1-2 miles each way on easy terrain ranging to 4-5 miles each way on vigorous terrain. We will work a full day on Saturday and a part day on Sunday.
LODGING Lodging for the weekend will be in rustic cabins at AMC Cold River Camp in Chatham NH. Cabins will be shared with 2-4 people. Weather can be chilly in early June - cabins are unheated but each has a fireplace or woodstove. Bring your own sleeping bag or bed linens and blankets. The cabins are a 5-10 minute walk on dirt paths from the parking area. The Camp has centralized hot showers and toilet facilities. More information about AMC Cold River Camp can be found on their website ( https://www.coldrivercamp.org/ ).
MEALS Meals are provided for the weekend, including on Friday (dinner), Saturday (breakfast, trail lunch, dinner), and Sunday (breakfast, trail lunch). If you have dietary restrictions, please note that on your registration form.
CARPOOLING In addition to noting your carpool availability on your registration, a Google Sheet will be shared for participants to offer and request rides for the weekend. Carpooling is good for the environment and is a great way to meet other volunteers! It is up to each person to find their own ride to Cold River Camp.
GEAR For trailwork: Sturdy hiking boots Hiking socks Durable pants and shirts you can get dirty Extra layers Work gloves Day pack Water bottles (at least 2 liters) Snacks Rain jacket and rain pants Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
For overnight: Headlamp Sleeping bag or bed linens and blankets Towel Personal toiletries Camp shoes (sandels or sneakers) Games, books, cards, musical instruments
COST In return for your volunteer trail work, the trip is FREE - all costs are paid for by CTA. More information about the Chatham Trails Association is available on their website ( https://www.chathamtrails.org/ ).

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