Amy Patenaude is the Weirs Times Outdoor Columnist. She is a life-long resident of New Hampshire, born in Concord and now a Henniker resident.
Amy has been writing her bi-weekly column for the Weirs Times since 2000. Amy travels to the highest peaks as well as to the more obscure places of nature throughout the state of New Hampshire and beyond. Amy’s international treks have also taken her from the Virgin Islands to Ireland and places in between. Each visit brought to life in her own personal style.
When Amy isn’t researching a column for the Weirs Times you might find her competing in a cross-country or alpine race, just to relax.
So, whether it’s a cross-country ski-trip, a hike through the known and unknown trails of New Hampshire or an exotic adventure to places “away”, Amy is sure to surprise even the most seasoned outdoor enthusiast with her adventurous, educational and fun experiences in the great outdoors.
The Basin-Cascades Trail
PHOTO: Looking down the granite brook bed of Cascade Brook in Franconia Notch State Park. From the open brook bed there is a fine view […]
Mount Lafayette – Greenleaf Trail
PHOTO: Yours truly near the summit of Mount Lafayette on Memorial Day. There was eight inches of snow covering Lafayette’s summit. Springtime in White Mountains […]
Spring Snow On The Slopes
PHOTO: Yours truly skinning up the Sun Bowl Lift Line at Mount Sunapee last week. They stopped running the lifts but there was still plenty […]
Still Spring Skiing
PHOTO: Black Mountain, Jackson NH, held its 90th Birthday celebration on May 3rd. Black Mountain was the last ski area open this spring in New […]
Doublehead Mountain
PHOTO: Doublehead Mountain has two summits–two heads! Julie on South Doublehead’s summit. North Doublehead is higher, elevation 3,051 feet, looming large behind her less than […]
More Spring Skiing – Fun At Loon
PHOTO: Bluebird spring skiing day at Loon Mountain. Jeannie leads the way down from the top of Loon’s White Mountain Express Gondola. On Saturday, April […]
Spring Skiing At Cannon Mountain
PHOTO: Amy Patenaude (R) and her friend Kris near the summit of Cannon Mountain celebrating a perfect day of Spring skiing. There’s plenty of snow […]
Pats Peak Season Pass Fun
PHOTO: Becca night skiing/snowboarding at Pats Peak and it is still light out. March is a great time to get out to ski and snowboard! […]
Bolduc Park -Piche’s Ski Touring Center
PHOTO: Yours truly kicking and gliding on the cross country ski trails at Bolduc Park. I recommend reading on the Bolducpark.org website the Thompson-Ames Historical […]
Ski & Snowshoe Up Green Mountain – Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest
PHOTO: You don’t know what you’ll find while snowshoeing in the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest. On the shoulder of Green Mountain, at elevation 2,500 feet […]
Cool Day At Ragged
PHOTO: On top of Ragged Mountain Lori and Kris are ready to ski! No skin is showing, the frosty cold couldn’t catch them. There is […]
Moat Mountain Trail – South & Middle Peaks
PHOTO: A grand view of Mount Chocorua from near the summit of South Moat Mountain. Moat Mountain has three peaks, South, Middle and North and […]
Waterville Valley Resort Ski – Site of Freestyle World Cup
PHOTO: The World Cup returned to Waterville Valley Resort on January 24th & 25th for the Toyota Waterville Freestyle Cup. The event is held on […]
More Opening Day Fun – Mount Sunapee & Pats Peak
PHOTO: It was a fablous opening day at Mount Sunapee in Newbury. Kris skis the Westside Trail with its big views over the open blue […]
Bretton Woods – First Open for Skiing & Snowboarding
PHOTO: Opening Day at Bretton Woods. Becca on her snowboard heads down the Range View Trail. Lots of man-made snow covers the slope to make […]