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.
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 […]
IT’S SNOW TIME! Ski Biz is Open in New Hampshire
PHOTO: Skiers on Outer Bounds at Bretton Woods. The Skyway Gondola up to the new Rosebrook Lodge is open and it isn’t just for skiers […]
Shelburne Trails Tramping
PHOTO: Bria Clark and yours truly on one of Mount Ignall’s fine view ledges. We enjoyed the view over the Androscoggin River all the way to the […]
Skyland Trail To Orange Mountain
PHOTO: Sharon and Sarah, the golfing gals, on the open ledges near the summit of Orange Mountain with a big view of nearby Cardigan Mountain. […]
They’re White! Mt. Monroe and Mt. Washington
PHOTO: Yours truly experiencing winter like conditions near the summit of Mount Washington. Nelson Craig Photo The thermometer on my car read 13 degrees as […]
Snow Much Fun!
PHOTO: Charlie enjoying the first day of the new ski season in Franconia, NH. The October snow has long melted but it will return soon. […]
Davis Path to Mount Crawford
PHOTO: Everyone knows the best time to hike in the White Mountains is in the Fall. Bria, Sharon and Sarah heading up the open ledges […]
Magalloway Mountain
PHOTO: Charlie on the edge of Magalloway Mountain’s east cliff at the end of the Overlook Trail. The short spur trail begins at the mountain’s […]
Mount Washington Drive & Hike
PHOTO: Carey Kish continued his research for his next guidebook on the Westside Trail. The Westside Trail bypasses Mount Washington’s summit between the Crawford Path […]
Adventure with Carey – Best Beer Hikes
PHOTO: Guidebook author Carey Kish heading up the Mount Roberts Trail–there is a view around every turn. The Mount Roberts Trailhead at the Castle in […]