Appalachian Mountain Club. In 1948 the Appalachian Mountain Club continued its usual round of lectures, walks, ski trips, rock climbs, white water canoeing, etc. The longest trip scheduled during the year was an excursion to Glacier National Park. This was a pack-train trip, in the course of which a large part of the W. and N. sections of the park were visited. Lack of time defeated an attempt on Mt. Cleveland, but ascents were made of Goat Haunt Mountain, Bear Mountain and Mt. Chapman.

August Camp was held for four weeks in Keene, N. Y. Thus, for the second successive season members had an opportunity to climb in the Adirondacks. Considerably more climbing was accomplished in 1948 than in 1947, as the weather was much more favorable—cooler and more conducive to strenuous activity.

The club has made several notable additions to its system of huts in the White Mountains. The Lakes-of-the-Clouds Hut on Mt. Washington was increased in capacity from 75 to 90, and the dining and galley spaces enlarged to accommodate the entire group at one sitting, instead of two or three. Pinkham Notch Hut was also increased in capacity, from 72 to 100; upon completion of the work, it will accommodate 125. The public rooms and washrooms were also expanded and improved. A new hut was established in Evans Notch, at the E. end of the chain, practically on the Maine border. Use of a former guard station was obtained from the U.S. Forest Service. Augmented by several tents for sleeping quarters, this hut proved very successful and appears to be a popular addition to the system.

K. A. Henderson

*See pp. 299-300 above.—Ed.