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.
Snowshoeing In The Pemi Woods
PHOTO: This was a quiet snowshoe along an abandoned forest road in the Pemi Woods starting from the Discovery Trailhead on Kancamagus Highway in Lincoln. […]
A Very Good Ski Day – Jackson XC
PHOTO: Ski across a covered bridge that spans the Ellis River at Jackson XC. Jackson XC is located in the heart of the Village of […]
Bundled Up at Bretton Woods
PHOTO: All bundled up! Minus 15 F and happy on the slopes at Bretton Woods. We were certain not to have any bare skin showing. […]
Pats Peak – Winter Fun
PHOTO: Skiing is more fun with friends. Jeremy, yours truly, Bria and Danielle on top of Pats Peak. I skied all morning at Pats Peak […]
Snowshoe To Mount Shaw
PHOTO: Outdoor Columnist Amy Patenaude with Zachary Porter on the snow covered open ledges of Big Ball Mountain overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee. BECCA MUNROE PHOTO Mount […]
Snow, Rain, Snow … Ski, Hike, Ski
PHOTO: This wintery scene was the first Sunday in December. Bria and Charlie cross country skiing in Franconia Notch beneath Cannon Cliff. Think Snow and […]
Time Again For Snow Fun
Photo: Becca on the Edmands Path with the stunning Presidential Mountains rising above her. Our point to point hike over Mount Eisenhower and Mount Pierce […]
Lonesome Lake & Mount Kinsman
PHOTO: On the Around-Lonesome Lake Trail on plank walkways on the Northeast shore with big views of Copper Mine Col between the East Cannon Ball […]
Mount Tecumseh – Tripoli Road to Waterville Valley Ski Resort
PHOTO: Yours truly descending one of the stone staircases that stabilize and protect the heavily used Mount Tecumseh Trail. Mount Tecumseh is the last peak […]
Cherry Mountain Rainy Day Traverse
PHOTO: Danielle and Bria standing on the footings of the former Cherry Mountain Fire Tower on Mount Martha. Mount Martha is named after George Washington’s […]
Greeley Ponds & K2 Cliff Attempt
PHOTO: Becca wearing her backpack while mountain biking on the Greeley Pond Trail, Waterville Valley. Fall is a marvelous time to get outdoors because it […]
Squam Lake Association’s Moon Island -Kayaking & Camping
PHOTO: Bria paddling on glassy smooth water on Squam Lake somewhere north of Long Island and near Little Loon Island on our way to Five […]
On The Appalachian Trail In Maine Stratton To Caratunk
PHOTO: A sunny morning above Horns Pond with North and South Horn peaks above. Julie’s pack weighed nearly 30 pounds the first day since food […]
Mount Hale
Photo: Yeah we made it to the top of Mt. Hale, elevation 4,054 feet and ranked #37 in height on the New Hampshire 4000 footer […]
A Beary Good Day In The White Mountains! Clark’s Trading Post, Black Mountain Pond & Franconia Falls
Clark’s Trading Post is one of my favorite summer traditions. I go at least once every summer to see the bear show, ride the train […]