Appalachian Mountain Club

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is a conservation and outdoor recreation organisation founded in Boston in 1876. Its work covers the mountains, forests, rivers and trails of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States, spanning conservation science, land stewardship, advocacy, trail maintenance and management, sustainable land management, conservation research and outdoor education.

AMC operates a range of programmes and destinations. These include member-led hikes, paddles, climbs and biking outings across the region; educational workshops and guided trips led by outdoor leaders; outdoor education programming for youth groups and schools; and organised adventure travel. The organisation also runs lodges, campsites and a system of backcountry huts in New Hampshire's White Mountains.

The organisation is membership-based and volunteer-driven, with a large network of chapters, volunteers, outdoor leaders and community members. Membership and donations fund its conservation, education, advocacy and stewardship work. Roles are available across its technical domains, which include conservation science, land stewardship, trail maintenance and management, sustainable land management, conservation research, policy advocacy and outdoor education.

AMC's geographic presence covers the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States, including Boston, Massachusetts, and the New Hampshire White Mountains.