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.
Mt. Katherine And Wonalancet River – Sweet Easy Hikes
by Amy PatenaudeOutdoor/Ski Writer When we pulled into the Ferncroft parking area there were no other cars. The weather wasn’t great and there was a […]
Mount Pemigewasset Franconia Notch State Park
by Amy PatenaudeOutdoor/Ski Writer Mount Pemigewasset summit ledges stand out high above the west side of the south end of Franconia Notch. The ledges form […]
Late Summer Fun At The Polar Caves And Loon Mtn
A Day At White Mountain Attractions by Amy PatenaudeOutdoor/Ski Writer New Hampshire isn’t Disneyland, New Hampshire’s better! New Hampshire has the White Mountain Attractions! Is […]
Cannon Mountain’s Aerial Tramway – A Fun Ride to the Top
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer This summer Cannon Mountain celebrates 80 years of Aerial Tramway service! Cannon is the home to the first aerial […]
Section Hiking Vermont’s Long Trail
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer The Long Trail follows the spine of the Green Mountains from the Massachusetts state line to the Canadian border. End […]
Hiking North, Middle & South Tripyramid From Waterville Valley
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer “Waterville Haystacks” was an early name for Mount Tripyramid, the big three-summit mountain that rests between Waterville Valley and south […]
Hot – Humid – Hiking… Hale, Zealand, Guyot, South & North Twin
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Rain hammered down most of the night and by morning it was clear. I had no doubt that the […]
Amy Goes Hiking At Maine Mountains In Baxter State Park
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Baxter State Park is way up there. I made it to the Big Moose Inn & Cabins in Millinocket from […]
Volunteer Trail Work— We Can Do It!
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Chatham Trails Assoc. & Wonalancet Out Door Club There are thousands of miles of trails described in the Appalachian Mountain […]
Las Vegas! My Best Bet? Hiking!
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer I lost a dollar in a slot machine and I thought I had my fill of gambling. But soon […]
Finding Snow on Pico, Killington, Mendon, Sugarloaf & Mt. Ellen
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer The New England Highest Hundred Peaks include some that are the home to a ski resort. I made it […]
Red Hill
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer The Red Hill Fire Tower rises high above the shores of Squam Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee. Visitors that climb […]
Utah – Rain, Snow & Sunshine!
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Turns out that I did not need to leave New Hampshire to find new snow. I don’t know why but […]
Not Giving Up on Snow!
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer The chairlift bullwheels at some of the ski areas have stopped spinning for the season. The smallest ski hills […]
Yup, It’s Spring
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Yippee the silly season is here! Time to put away the heavy winter jacket and dig out your Hawaiian shirt! […]