Thank you for your interest in an OAC membership. Though we encourage non-member participation in all of our events, our members can expect a number of additional great benefits! If the information below does not convince you to become a member right away, please consider subscribing to our event newsletter and try us out.
 
We began offering annual membership in June 2013. We are organized as a Rhode Island non-profit with the mission of, "To promote global citizenship, environmental stewardship, and personal growth through education and outdoor adventure." Those who are interested in joining us in our mission, participating in fun outdoor adventures, and supporting the incredible outdoors available for us to enjoy in New England should consider our low-cost membership.
 
Currently, our membership consists of the following benefits:
Many free or low-cost adventures
Carpooling opportunities to events
Advanced notice and input into annual event planning
A snazzy OAC oval sticker to show you’re an outdoorsy type
Reduced rates on all OAC events and classes
Support from a great group of friends and access to experienced trip leaders*
Priority registration for all events
Free access to online photos from OAC events
Low-cost to no-cost access to select outdoor gear (tents, stoves, filters, etc)
Information about non-OAC events in the New England area
10% of each membership goes to support environmental organizations in the northeast
 
Annual individual membership costs $25. We currently do not offer family memberships, but will consider this option in the future. Also, we offer membership option (and immediate event discount) on most of our events that have an associated cost.
 
In 2013, these events included:
Vermont High Points in July (climb Mounts Abraham and Ellen!)
Mount Katahdin in August (climb the highest peak in Maine and traverse the infamous "Knife's Edge"!)
Weekend Camping & Hiking in Maine (grab up to six peaks in Maine's high peaks region)
 
In 2014, these events included:
Ziplining and Whitewater Rafting in western Massachusetts
Three day Mount Washington Trip in August
Seven day trip to Pikes Peak in Colorado in September
Five day trip to Maine which included bushwhacking to several of the New England Hundred Highest peaks
 
In 2015, these events included:
Seven day trip to Zion, Death Valley, and Mount Whitney in California
Four day trip to Baxter State Park in Maine, including Mount Katahdin
Four day trip to Maine, including several more of the Hundred Highest
 
In 2016, these events included:
Winter climb of Mount Adams
Hiking the AT in Maine
Backpacking in the Adirondacks
Backpacking the Kilkenny Ridge Trail in NH
Three day peakbagging trip to Vermont
Annual Black Friday Climb (Mount Cardigan for 2016)
 
In 2017, these events included:
Winter climbs of Mount Madison and Mount Washington
North-South Trail hiking series
Backpacking in NH
Climbing Katahdin
A week-long trip to Zion, Death Valley, and the Sierra Nevadas, including summiting Mount Whitney
 
*Most major events and courses have leaders who are trained in First Aid and CPR, including Wilderness First Aid.
 
Note, benefits are subject to change. Updates and details will always be available from this page.