Category: Chapter News
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AMC 150 Relay – Narragansett Trail Hike
The Narragansett Trail Restoration Committee hosted an AMC 150 Relay hike this past weekend, highlighting the beautiful section of the trail from Route 3 to the Rhode Island / Connecticut border. We had a great turnout! Special thanks to Cheryl from The Nature Conservancy and author Mark Starr for joining us. Cheryl highlighted historical and…
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AMC 150 Narragansett Spring Fling
Join the AMC Narragansett chapter on Saturday, May 30th for our annual Spring Fling at Lincoln Woods State Park as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Appalachian Mountain Club! We will be hosting a variety of activities in the morning that you can sign up for by searching for them on the AMC Outdoors…
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Annual Dinner Nov 18th!
Join us for our annual meeting on Tuesday, November 18th from 6-8pm at the Knights of Columbus in Cranston. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your local chapter and meet fellow lovers of the outdoors! We will also be featuring a presenation from Timothy Mooney from the local branch of the Nature…
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Young Members Gather at Waterfire
On Saturday, 9 August, the young members gathered in Providence for Waterfire, under the full August moon. It was a night filled with meeting new people from different chapters and welcoming those who had never attended an AMC event before. The group of 20 participants took the time to receive fortunes from the living statues,…
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Ross Pond Climbing Access Improvement Project
Rock climbing with the RI Narragansett Chapter isn’t always just about climbing. Sometimes, it is about stewardship of the crags we love to visit. For the past several years, the Technical Climbing Subcommittee has been partnering with ClimbRI and the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the land manager for the Ross Rocks…
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2024 Leadership Training Workshop
October 5, 2024 2024 Leadership Training Workshop At: Wood Pawcatuck Watershed Association, 203 Arcadia Road, Hope Valley, RI Purpose: Upon completion, participants are qualified to be a leader-in-training alongside an experienced leader or mentor for Hiking/Backpacking, Local Walks and Hikes, biking, skiing, 20s & 30s, Forty Plus, Family Outings, Paddling, Mountaineering, Windsurfing, and Mountains and…
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Thank You 2024 Trail Inspectors!
Thank you to everyone who came out on April 21st for our annual Trail Inspection. Volunteers learned about trail maintenance, submitted trail reports, cleared blowdowns, did some brushing, inspected bridges, and picked up trash across 8+ trails we help maintain. If you find an issue on the trail, report it through the Trailforks app. Click…
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Annual Trail Inspection April 21st!
Our Trails Committee will be hosting our annual Trail Inspection on Sunday April 21st from 10-4 in Arcadia Management Area. Join other volunteers as we check our trails for blowdowns, blazing, trash, and other trail maintenance needs. Click here to register!
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Ice Climbing Trip in NH
Our first ice trip of 2024 was met with less than ideal conditions in Lincoln NH in January, but our group did find some climbable ice. Thanks to Shawn and Kevin for organizing our trip! Hopefully the weather will improve for our second ice trip in February in Vt.
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2023 Award Winners
The Appie Award is given yearly to the member who, in an outstanding manner, exemplifies the mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club. This year’s Appie award was given to Katie Reeves. Katie is a knowledgeable and welcoming hike leader who clearly loves the outdoors, and loves sharing it with others. She is enthusiastic, quick to volunteer, and has…