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.
Spontaneous Outings and Socials (SOS) Google Group: Our mailing list where you get notified events happening soon that still have open spaces. This "SOS list" is one of our primary contact channels. And feel free to check out past events there.
Our Instagram: Feel free to follow us.
Our Facebook group: join our private Facebook Group.
Discord Server: join the discussion on topics like hiking, mapping and a lot more.
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- 20s and 30s Weeknight Wander along the Emerald NecklaceNeeds location
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Kate O'Brien, Maya Gelbard, Chao Xie
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001GiXZ
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Join AMC 20s and 30s for a weeknight wander along the Emerald Necklace between Jamaica Plain and Fenway. On this point-to-point walk, we will follow the path of the Muddy River, passing several ponds along the way. We will walk for about 3.5 miles with minimal elevation gain on mostly paved surfaces, so plan to be out for about an hour and a half. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water. The start and end locations are both accessible by public transit.
Please register to receive information and updates from the trip leaders. If you have any questions, please contact the trip leaders.
After the walk, there will be a chance to grab ice cream or bubble tea at Matcha Cafe Maiko, if there is interest.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- [Affinity, Invitation Only] 3rd Annual AMC BIPOC Rumney WeekenderNeeds location
Activity Type: Climbing & Mountaineering | Top Rope Rock
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Maya Duffy, Gabriel Torres, Xiaoyu Chen, Chao Xie, Kevin Garcia, Emily Rouse, Colin Aina, Ada Ao-Baslock, Mandar Padmawar, Melika Uter
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN0000018A6T
Register By: 6/29/2025
Audience: 20’s & 30’s; 55+; Adults; BIPOC; LGBTQ+; Women+Description: This event is invitation only event. The AMC leadership committee of this weekender event has pre-screened applicants and provided this registration link via email to approved participants. If you have not been invited to register via Outdoor Connector and you apply below, you will be rejected from this event and you may not receive a full refund.
Description: Climb, connect, and give back with the AMC community at the third annual BIPOC Rumney Weekender (N'dakinna - land of the Abenaki, Pennacook and Wabanaki Peoples)! This weekend is all about getting BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) together in the outdoors—whether you're new to climbing or a seasoned climber, there’s a place for you here. All outdoor gear will be provided by Boston Climbing and Mountaineering Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club, a non-profit organization. Personal climbing gear rentals are available at no additional cost.
Schedule of Events: Friday night check in, Saturday climbing day with option for climbing clinics, Saturday community dinner (catered by Thai Smile in Plymouth, NH) and free raffle from donations from local organizations and company supporters! Sunday community breakfast together, option for guided yoga session, cold plunge, volunteer opportunities to give back through land stewardship, local hike of Rattlesnake Mountain, and a variety of additional local activities such as biking, climbing, paddling, swimming, trail running, etc.! This will be a chance to move our bodies, build community, celebrate the beginning of summer, and enjoy the outdoors together! Whether you come alone or with friends, we look forward to seeing you in late June!
*This event will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, clinics offerings may be swapped and/or alternative programming may be held such as indoor climbing, skill building, and community building activities. Organizers will inform you within 48 hours of the event to communicate any changes in programming.
Lodging Options and Costs: Indoor and outdoor options available. $40-120 for two night stay including breakfast and Saturday night dinner (financial assistance available and pay it forward payments accepted). Amenities include compostable toilets and outhouses, community space with couches, tables and chairs, indoor fireplace and large community kitchen. Shower tokens are available for an additional cost.
Transportation: Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Once applications have been reviewed, screened and accepted, an excel spreadsheet will be shared to support arrangement of carpooling, finding climbing partners (if applicable), and making connections prior to the June weekender event.
Registration Deadline: Accepted participants will be notified no later than June 1, 2025 and requested to complete the formal registration process here by June 7, 2025. Waitlist participants will be notified on a rolling basis and prior to June 14, 2025.
Refund/ Cancellation Policy: If you are accepted into the weekender and clinic, but can no longer make it, we ask that you email Maya Jade Duffy as soon as possible so your spot can be offered to an applicant on the waitlist. For any cancellations prior to June 14, 2025, a full refund will be provided. For any cancellations after June 14, 2025, refunds cannot be guaranteed unless there is a waitlist participant able to take your place. Questions or concerns? Please contact Maya Jade Duffy via email, mayajade.duffy@gmail.com or text message (508)-948-8185 and we will get back to you shortly!Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- 20s & 30s: Arias Aloft Midsummer Magic at deCordova Sculpture Park & MuseumNeeds location
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Jim Lee, Angela Nguyen, Michael Hanley
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN0000018tYD
Register By: 6/27/2025
Audience: 20’s & 30’s
Description: Join us for a journey through art and nature, where striking sculptures blend seamlessly with the lush landscape inside deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum followed by an onsite performance of Arias Aloft Midsummer Magic that captures the essence of a New England summer. We will initially wander at a relaxed pace for 1.5 miles to learn about the 60 sculptures from abstract installations to thought-provoking figurative works. The evening culminates in the Arias Aloft: Midsummer Magic performance, a mesmerizing fusion of opera, musical theater, cabaret, and circus artistry that invites one into a world of whimsy, wonder, and mystical beauty of nature.
We will meet at 3:30PM pm to explore the art sculptures and enjoy the musical performance at 6pm . Meeting location will be sent to registered participants.
Admission: Participants must purchase tickets online in advance on The Trustees Website ($32 for Trustees members / $40 for Non-members) Terrain: Relaxed pace (little to no elevation) for 1.5 miles Parking: Free parking with admission. No public transportation - carpool recommended.
Rain date is July 25.
Items to Bring: Comfortable shoes Blanket, towel, or something to sit on Layers as appropriate Food/snacks to enjoy during the show or purchase in advance at Twisted Cafe Water Hat Sunscreen Insect repellent
Reminder: 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. 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!
