Meet the authors of your favorite guide books

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Meet the authors of your favorite guide books

In addition to being one of our best long-term partners and friends, The Appalachian Mountain Club is the publisher of some of the most trusted and respected hiking guides in the country. The latest editions of two of AMC’s most popular titles have just been released and Eastern Mountain Sports is thrilled to host presentations by the editors and cartographers who brought them to life.

 Inside the 2012 White Mountain Guide
Thursday May 10, 2012
6:30PM-8:00PM
Eastern Mountain Sports North Conway

Editors Steve Smith and Mike Dickerman and cartographer Larry Garland will provide a behind-the-scenes look at their work. In addition to sharing their mapping techniques and the latest trail additions and relocations, the crew will also describe their experiences in the field. The book will be available for purchase and Steve, Mike and Larry will be happy to sign your copy.

 

Maine Mountain Guide, 10th Edition Celebration
Thursday May 17, 2012
5:30PM-7:30PM
Eastern Mountain Sports South Portland
301 Maine Mall Road next to Toys ‘R Us

We’re honored to celebrate the 10th edition of this revered guidebook at our newest store. Editor Carey Kish will discuss all the in’s and out’s of compiling hiking guides and our friends at Baxter Brewing Company will be on hand with lots of swag for all who attend.

Questions about either in-store event? Please call Melissa Tobin at AMC at 603-466-2727 or email her at mtobin@outdoors.org.

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Jim Darroch


Jim's love for the outdoors began with family camping trips in "Brady Bunch" style canvas tents and progressed to backpacking adventures with the Boy Scouts. In 2007, he fulfilled his teenage dream by joining Eastern Mountain Sports as Brand Communications Manager. When he's not in the office, you'll find Jim kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking around the Monadnock Region and throughout New England with his wife Brenda and his dog Brewski.