MOAC’s Mission Statement
To facilitate the pursuit of amateur outdoor activities of all types for persons of all skill levels.
To provide a structure for public awareness (i.e. safety, conservation, and environmental awareness).
To provide an outlet for public service activities.
To provide a structure for social networking and community building. MOAC is and shall remain a non-affiliated organization.
Is MOAC a hard-core adventure organization?
Definitely not! MOAC members have a wide variety of outdoor interests. Many join to learn and develop new outdoor skills. There is a wide range of ability levels from beginner to expert and everything in-between.
Is MOAC just a hiking club?
No way! Activities include hiking, walking, camping, canoeing & kayaking, backpacking, downhill & cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, rock climbing, mountain & road biking, trail maintenance, whitewater rafting. If it’s “outdoors,” MOAC probably does it!
Does the club meet regularly?
Yes! We have monthly meetings in Portland. These meetings feature a speaker talking about an outdoor topic of interest. It’s also a chance to hear about recent outings, hear about upcoming outings, and socialize with other MOACers. It’s also a chance for new or prospective members to ask questions.
Meetings are at 7pm on the 1st Wednesday of every month at the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue, Portland (near Northgate Shopping Plaza).
How do I obtain info about trips and activities?
Visit the Calendar of Events. (You need to become a member to view all trip details.)
Receive notices of recently-posted events by email.
Do I have to be a member of MOAC to try it out and see if I like it?
Our calendar only shows details of an event to members. You can come to our monthly meeting to find out more about us. See “Does the club meet regularly?”, above. Bring a friend and check us out.
What does it cost?
Individual Memberships are $25 Annually.
Family Memberships are $35 and include a “Significant Other” and children living at home.
What do I get for my membership fee?
Monthly emailed newsletter
FULL access to www.moac.org with a packed event calendar
Discounts from several outdoor equipment stores
Lots of new friends!
Voting privileges
Nifty car decal
What are the Discounts?
We are currently looking for new exciting discounts. Stay tuned.
How do I join?
Click on the “JOIN TODAY!” button at the bottom of any page or on the “JOIN/RENEW TODAY” link in the navigation menu at the top of any page.
What is MOAC’s history?
In 1989 an individual posted an ad in a local Portland paper for folks to share mountain experiences. About 25 people showed up to that first meeting. After a few informal meetings, a decision was made to form an organization, and find a meeting place. Within a year of that meeting, MOAC had grown to 200 members!
We knew there was a strong need then, and there continues to be now. Our membership hovers around 700-750 adventurous souls, based in Portland, but extending throughout much of Maine and into New Hampshire.
Since its founding, MOAC has offered monthly newsletters, slide shows and monthly trip planning meetings. MOAC members have led local weekly activities, day and weekend trips and vacation adventures.
