About us
The Potomac Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) was established in 1984. It is the southernmost of the 11 regional AMC chapters and has 3,000 members that live mainly in Maryland, northern Virginia, the District of Columbia, as well as eastern West Virginia.
Chapter activities include day-hiking, backpacking, paddling, biking, and social get-togethers. In addition, the Chapter organizes various conservation initiatives and workdays, engages in non-partisan conservation activism, and offers education and leadership opportunities. Most of our Chapter’s outings are open to the public.
Beginner or expert, the AMC Potomac Chapter has something for everyone. With activities that include hiking, biking, paddling, backpacking, and more. We're sure you will find something you love. Beyond just the trips, training, and conservation advocacy, we are a group that encourages community and camaraderie among its members. Open and welcoming to anyone with an interest in the outdoors, we hope that the shared knowledge and experiences between all of us will help you to grow within the outdoor community and create connections and friendships for a lifetime.
Chapter AMC members receive the award-winning “AMC Outdoors” magazine 10 times per year, chapter newsletters, and other AMC benefits including discounts at AMC facilities and events. You can find more information about the Potomac Chapter at https://www.outdoors.org/chapters/potomac and AMC at http://www.outdoors.org .
WHAT SETS US APART THE OTHER MEETUP GROUPS?
• Professionally trained volunteer leaders (https://www.outdoors.org/skills-leadership/leadership-skills/) means our trips are well organized, safe, AND fun!
• Activities are open to anyone, no membership dues are required, but your support helps (https://www.outdoors.org/get-involved).
• Your support helps us continue to protect more than 100,000 acres of land and 2,000 miles of trails (https://www.outdoors.org/conservation) under the care of the Appalachian Mountain Club.
While our Meetup showcases some of our best activities provided by the Chapter, they don't all make it to this page and often you will only see a small fraction of what is available! If you would like to see the full assortment of upcoming activities offered by the AMC Potomac Chapter, please click here: https://activities.outdoors.org/search/?view=7&grp=11 .
Also, if you would like to be part of our community and join in the conversation please consider following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AMCPotomac/.
Let's get outdoors!!!
Upcoming events
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RESCHEDULED 20s–40s Snow Tubing & Hot Pot Dinner
Liberty Mountain Resort, 78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley, PA, USMeetup Location: Panera Bread near Bethesda Metro Station
Snow Tubing Location: Liberty Mountain Resort
Date: Saturday, February 7
Meetup Time: 11:00 AM
Departure: 11:30 AM
**Snow Tubing Session start: 13:00 PMJoin us for a fun winter outing combining snow tubing and a cozy hot pot dinner. We’ll start by meeting at 11:00 AM at Panera Bread near Bethesda Metro Station to organize carpools, then head toward Liberty Mountain at 11:30 AM. Our snow tubing session starts at 1:00.
Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own snow tubing ticket in advance, as sessions may sell out.
Here is the ticket link. Please choose 1 pm slot:
https://www.libertymountainresort.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/winter-activities/snow-tubing.aspx
Dress warmly in layers and wear waterproof snow clothing (ski or snow gear recommended).
After tubing, we’ll warm up with a hot pot dinner at a nearby restaurant (details to be shared).
Please comment if you need a ride or can offer one.
Looking forward to a great day in the snow and good company afterward.11 attendees
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