Bill L. Plouffe

The Appalachian Mountain Club is an organization that is dedicated to the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. Since 1876, the AMC has made it their mission to protect the mountains, forests, waters, and trails in these regions. The company offers a variety of resources such as guidebooks, maps, and online articles to help people learn how to recreate safely and responsibly outdoors. The AMC Library and Archives collect, preserve, and provide access to sources that document the history of the AMC and the outdoors. Visitors can book a stay at AMC's lodges and high-mountain huts or at AMC's Noble View Outdoor Center. The CEO of the company is Nicole Zussman.

Appalachian Trail Conservancy promotes natural resources preservation. It is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to the preservation and management of the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources associated with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Harpers Ferry, WA.