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.
Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway’s Oak Hill, Washington, NH
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Washington, New Hampshire was first settled in 1768 and was incorporated and named in honor of General George Washington in […]
Bald Ledge High Above Winona Lake – It’s A Nice Walk
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Not far from downtown Ashland and actually in New Hampton is Sky Pond and Sky Pond State Forest. I followed […]
Round Pond And Mount Mack A Fun Day In The Belknaps
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer The weather was a little iffy. Weatherman said it might rain but we bet on it to stay partially cloudy […]
A Hike Up Tin Mountain – Jackson, NH
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer My friends invited me to play golf with them at the Eagle Mountain House in Jackson, New Hampshire. The sun […]
Mowglis and Oregon Mountains Cardigan Mountain Area
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Not far from the north shore of Newfound Lake is Sculptured Rocks Natural Area, a glorious geological site carved out […]
A Good Day Bushwhacking
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer There are a lot of mountains in New Hampshire. Mount Washington’s summit is 6,289 feet above sea level. There are […]
Double the Fun -Skiing & Hiking
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer The breezeway is full of gear–skis, bicycles, hiking shoes, boots and winter clothing are sharing the same space. My golf […]
Snow & Mud
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer We have been enjoying a mix of beautiful spring and wild winter weather this March. Sap buckets are hanging on […]
Not Spring Yet And Leap Day Hike
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Still pining for snow. Skiers to snowmobilers and snowshoers to snowman builders—our hearts ache for snow and cold temperatures like […]
Night Skiing At Gunstock
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Too cold, too windy, too wet, too warm and wondering where’s the snow are some of the bad thoughts many […]
Austria – Cross Country Skiing In The Seefeld Olympic Region
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer The direct flight to Munich takes just under 7 hours and Germany is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time. I […]
Ski and Ride with Friends At Crotched Mountain
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer The cold and snowy weather didn’t keep us from getting together last week to ski and snowboard. In fact it […]
Whoohooo January!
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer New Year’s Eve is a distant memory and here we are already in the middle of January—time flies when you’re […]
Snow Is (Finally) Here – Make It A Fun Year
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer As another year nears its end I am gearing up to wish all my friends Happy New Year! In just […]
Good Times Skiing Waterville Valley’s High Country
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Last Friday morning I jumped in the car at 8am and drove straight to Waterville Valley to meet a friend […]