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.
Summer Fun! Berry Picking, Paddling & Hiking
PHOTO: Becca paddling her packraft on Wachipauka Pond, 2.3 miles up the Appalachian Trail from NH Route 25 in Warren, NH. Webster Slide Mountain, elevation […]
The Link – Volunteering & Redlining
PHOTO: Look at our smiling faces after being on the trail for 8.5 hours! We brushed out The Link between the Castle Ravine Trail and […]
A Big Loop Over Mount Chocorua
PHOTO: Bria on the stone steps of the remains of a fire lookout on Middle Sister, elevation 3,340 feet, with Mount Chocorua in the background. […]
Hiking The Pemi Trail – Franconia Notch
PHOTO: Yours truly and Bria next to the rather large trail sign near The Basin. The Pemi Trail is 5.5 miles long but can easily […]
Squam Lake Region: Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest
PHOTO: Bria on the boardwalk in the middle of the swamp on the Swamp Trail in the Chamberlain- Reynolds Memorial Forest on Squam Lake. The […]
Cockermouth Forest – Little Pond, Mount Crosby & Bald Knob
PHOTO: Becca hiking the trail from Mount Crosby towards Bald Knob. The more challenging trails to the open summits of Mount Crosby and Bald Knob […]
Snow–It Just Won’t Go!
PHOTO: Becca removes her climbing skins from both pieces of her split-board snowboard on Cannon Mountain’s summit. More than a foot of new snow fell […]
Spring Skiing Fun
PHOTO: Danielle on Wildcat’s Upper Catapult Trail with a big vista of Mount Washington across Pinkham Notch. The highest bump is the summit of Mount […]
The Fat Lady is Singing
PHOTO: Sunny afternoon spring skiing is wonderful. Bria is on Waterville Valley’s White Caps Trail under the White Peaks Express high-speed quad chairlift. The slopes […]
Snowsports Are Great in March
PHOTO: Winter is going to tell Spring that there is plenty of winter left to enjoy in March. Charlie Gunn is cross country skate skiing […]
Skinning & Skiing At Crescent Ridge Glade – Randolph, New Hampshire
PHOTO: Here is where the skin track splits from the Carlton Notch Trail and the blue diamond blazes lead to the top of the Crescent […]
A Dandy Day in Danbury – Skiing Ragged Mountain Resort
PHOTO: Dan flying down Cabin Fever at Ragged Mountain. Be sure to plan ahead and buy your lift tickets online in advance. SkiNH.com is a […]
Enchanting Ice Castles: Winter Magic in Woodstock, NH
PHOTO: The moment you arrive at the entrance of the Ice Castles you will be amazed and be enchanted at the sight of the colorful […]
Where To Find Winter Fun
PHOTO: Now is a good time to learn! Fun on Pats Peak’s beginner area where skiers and snowboarders take their first lessons on its protected […]
Whitten Woods – Trails to South and North Peak
PHOTO: Wow Whitten Woods! The mountain view from the South Peak summit is grand–Squam Lake and the surrounding mountains as far as your eye can […]