What we’re about
Welcome! We’re the 20s/30s+ Committee of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Western MA Chapter — a fun, friendly group for people in their 20s & 30s who love the outdoors and want to explore Western Mass and New England with others.
**Note: We use this site to promote our activities, while keeping RSVPs closed so that registration can happen on activities.outdoors.org (you can find direct registration links in each event description here on Meetup). We hope you're able to join us at an event soon!
Whether you’re new to hiking, just moved to the area, or have years of outdoor experience, you’ll find a welcoming community here. We organize group hikes, paddles, ski trips, campouts, social gatherings, trail work days, and more — all with a focus on community, inclusivity, and shared adventure.
You don’t need to be an AMC member to join our Meetup group or come to events (though we love it when you become one!). Most of our activities are free or low-cost and are led by trained volunteers who are excited to share their passion for the outdoors.
Join us to explore new trails, meet like-minded folks, and build lasting connections — both on and off the trail.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP
Join the Western MA 20s/30s+ WhatsApp Group, where we post upcoming events, share photos, and connect for informal non-AMC outings! Feel free to introduce yourself when you join — including your name, where you’re from, what outdoor activities you enjoy, and (if you like) a photo of a pet you love.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- (20s/30s+) Fitzgerald Lake Conservation AreaNeeds location
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Hew Hart
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001Z9np
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Join other folks in their 20s/30s+ for an early evening walk/hike across the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area! We'll meet at the Cooke Ave parking area, carpool to the North Farms Rd. trailhead, and begin our hike along the boardwalk toward the lake. The Lake Trail will bring us to the dam, which we'll cross before continue along the trail and Boggy Meadow Road which will return us to the Cooke Ave parking area. The ~2 mi hike (including shuttling) will take ~1.5 hours, and is relatively flat. Expect it to be a little muddy at times, particularly along the Lake Trail and a section of Boggy Meadow Road.
After the hike, we’ll head to the Toasted Owl (Northampton) for dinner, totally optional, but a great way to keep the conversation going!
Dogs are allowed, and must be leashed at all times; please let the leader(s) know if you intend to bring your pup!
**** 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!
- (20s/30s+) Apple Picking and Art in the OrchardNeeds location
Activity Type: Social | Local Socials
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Hew Hart
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001fB5N
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Join AMC Western MA 20s/30s for a crisp fall afternoon at Park Hill Orchard in Easthampton! We’ll stroll through the Art in the Orchard sculpture trail, pick apples, eat too many cider donuts, and take in peak foliage while drinking hot cider.
Apple picking is $25 per peck bag. You don't need to pick apples to join us!
The orchard allows well-behaved and leashed dogs along the sculpture trail, but not in the pick-your-own fruit areas.
**** 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.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- (20s/30s+) Thanksgiving at Noble ViewNeeds location
Activity Type: Social | Local Socials
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Hew Hart
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001ZBkn
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Join AMC Western MA 20s/30s for a two-night stay at Noble View Outdoor Center in Russell, MA.
This is an unstructured weekend focused on shared meals, downtime, and connection. During the day, you can explore Noble View’s hiking trails, read or knit by the wood stove, or join a board or yard game; before winding down around a campfire in the evening. We'll cultivate a sense of camaraderie by helping with meal prep, dishes, and light cabin cleanup over the course of the weekend.
Lodging & Meals We’ll be staying in two group-use cabins: the Double Cottage (sleeps up to 18) and the North Cottage (sleeps up to 10). Beds are twin size with mattresses, spread across 2-, 3-, and 4-bunk rooms. Participants should bring their own bedding or sleeping bags. The cabins are heated and include full kitchens (except for running water, available nearby). Bathrooms, showers, and dishwashing sinks are located in a separate, modern bathhouse.
The following meals (as well as snacks available throughout the weekend) are included with the registration cost: Friday dinner (pizza & salad) Saturday breakfast (cold breakfast & hot brunch) Sunday breakfast (cold breakfast) Thanksgiving-Style Potluck On Saturday evening, we’ll host a Thanksgiving potluck dinner. Everyone is asked to bring a favorite side dish or dessert to share. Whether it’s stuffing, sweet potatoes, or pie, this is a chance to contribute something meaningful (or delicious) to the table.
We’ll coordinate in advance so we don’t end up with a dozen bowls of mashed potatoes. We’ll be sure to have plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Let us know if you have any other dietary restrictions or preferences and we can encourage folks to accommodate them to the best of the group’s ability.
Cost Member: $110 Non-Member: $140
This cost covers lodging and the three included meals+snacks. The Saturday potluck is coordinated separately by participants.
Your spot is not confirmed until you have been contacted by the organizer, submitted payment, and your status has been updated in Outdoors Connector. Please wait for the organizer to reach out before sending any payment.
Priority will be given to AMC Western Massachusetts Chapter members as part of an effort to build and strengthen the local 20s/30s community.
**** 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.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- AMC Western MA 20s/30s WhatsApp GroupLink visible for attendees
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP
Join the Western MA 20s/30s+ WhatsApp Group, where we post upcoming events, share photos, and connect for informal non-AMC outings! Feel free to introduce yourself when you join — including your name, where you’re from, what outdoor activities you enjoy, and (if you like) a photo of a pet you love.