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If you would like to attend an outing, please call or email the trip leader. Outings are also open to non-members. Come join us and find out more about the chapter. Designated hikes (family, new member, fire tower, etc.) are geared for a specific purpose, but are not exclusive. Click Here for Summary of Chapter Outings without the descriptions listed below. Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ] Wed, Feb 3, 2010, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR Leader: Heidi Karkoski - 518-585-7206 or eveweallski@yahoo.com Executive committee meeting. All members welcome. Location: Wesley Health Center, Saratoga Springs, 7 pm. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ] Wed, Feb 3, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. Depending on the conditions, these trips will range from walks along the Feeder Canal or Saratoga Battlefield to snowshoe trip in Moreau State Park or XC Skiing in Crandall Park or Wilton Wildlife Preserve among other places. We'll try to have a variety of trips to get many members involved! Hope you can join us on a few trips! By Monday morning the trip for that week will be planned, so email Mo for details. Allen Mt. [ Hike/Snowshoe ] Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 5:00 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Dan Monroe - 747-6936 or insearchof@adelphia.net Colead: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com There is a legend that is spoken on cold dark winter nights. It tells a tale that happened a long, long time ago. It is said that it is a restless spirit of a hiker who is lost, wanders the trail and is still trying to find the way out. Join us and be prepared for a long day of 18-19 miles roundtrip. Make sure to bring a map, compass and headlamps to help the spirit find his/her way out. LOJ - Upper Works [ Ski ] Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 6:30 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Steve Mackey - 793-6484 or smackey@localnet.com We did this trip two or three years ago, and it is a classic. We will do a key exchange and have a car or two at Upper Works and a car or two at the LOJ. One group will ski North across Flowed Lands, Avalanche Pass and Marcy Dam and the other group will ski South. The distance is around 12-14 miles. There are a few difficult down hills but most of the skiing is easy. Round Mountain Snowshoe [ Snowshoe ] Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: A Leader: Reg prouty - 518-747-9736 New! We will approach this round 3,100 foot mountain from the Ausable Club road by the golf course, ascending 1,820 feet to the summit. There are great views of Giant Mountain with its slides and Chapel Pond below. The return will be via the old Dix trail of 5 miles to the parking area. Pace on snowshoes will be relaxed to moderate, expecting to last all day. We may stop in Schroon Lake for dinner. Prospect Mountain [ Ski ] Sun, Feb 7, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Pat McCullough - 798-3186 or pmccul@gmail.com I am scheduling my annual ski up the access road to Prospect Mountain before the Super Bowl. Burn off a few calories before you pig out watching the game. We use the groomed trail that the snowmobilers use. Great views on a nice day. Catamont Bushwhack Adventure [ Snowshoe ] Sun, Feb 7, 2010, 6:30 am, Rating: A Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 This sprawling, trail-less mountain lives in Hague, near Jabe Pond. Barbara McMartin says it has great views! Approximately 7 miles of bushwhacking, 1300 ft. ascent, at a moderate, unhurried pace. From the Deer Leap trailhead on 9N. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ] Wed, Feb 10, 2010, 9:15 pm, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. See 2/10/10 trip description. Email or call Mo for details. Five Mile Mountain Loop [ Hike/Snowshoe ] Sat, Feb 13, 2010, 8:30 am, Rating: B Leader: Sandy Yellen - 584-2763 After spotting cars at Clay Meadows we'll start at the North end. Nice views of Lake George, and if it's a clear day, of the High Peaks. About 7.2 miles distance and 1,191 ft. of elevation. Then it's a nice downhill. Great on snowshoes. Call leader for details and to sign up. Camp Santanoni Ski [ Ski ] Sat, Feb 13, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Rich Myette - 745-5037 Ski to Newcomb Lake in the Santanoni Preserve and visit Camp Santanoni a former Great Camp of Robert Pryne of Finch, Pryne & Co. Generally one of the main buildings is open for viewing as are the sweeping verandas. Ten miles round trip. This splendid forest is one of tall and open hardwoods and Hemlocks. The terrain is that of rolling hills. Easy climbs and gentle glides. One short but quick glide. This is a beautiful and very pleasant ski. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ] Wed, Feb 17, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. See 2/10/10 trip description. Email or call Mo for details. Barton High Cliffs [ Snowshoe ] Sat, Feb 20, 2010, 6:30 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 These spectacular “little known cliffs that range for 1/4 mile along an unnamed mountain” were called Barton High Cliffs by Barbara McMartin. They live in Hague, northeast of Brant Lake. Approx. 4 miles of (comparatively) easy bushwhacking, and 700 ft. of ascent, at a moderate, unhurried pace. Saddleback Mt. [ Hike/Snowshoe ] Sun, Feb 21, 2010, 6:00 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Dan Monroe - 747-6936 or insearchof@adelphia.net Colead: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com We will start from the Garden, hike 3.5 miles into Johns Brook Lodge and from there another 3.6 miles via the Orebed Brook Trail to the summit of Saddleback. Full winter gear will be required. Total ascent from Johns Brook is about 2,200 ft. Call leaders for further details. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ] Wed, Feb 24, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. See 2/10/10 trip description. Email or call Mo for details. Winter Camping on Hadley Mtn. [ Camp/Hike ] Sat, Feb 27, 2010, 2:30 pm, Rating: B Leader: Ron Lester - 899-4187 or muleskinner46er@hotmail.com We will hike to the top of Hadley (2 miles/1,500ft ascent) and set up tents before dark. After a scrumptious camp dinner, we can take advantage of the full moon, and ramble over to Roundtop and have a look around. The roundtrip (are you dizzy yet?) will be about one hour. Roundtop is a seldom visited sister peak, about one mile from Hadley. It has an open summit with good views. I have extra tent space for three people, two available sleeping bags and stoves. No winter camping experience necessary. Two years ago when I led a similar trip, the "greenhorns" had a blast and wanted to know when the next trip would be! Here it is! Come along for the fun of it. Marcy [ Snowshoe ] Sat, Feb 27, 2010, 6:30 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Pat McCullough - 798-3186 or pmccul@gmail.com A very long trip. Moreau Lake Western Ridge Traverse [ Snowshoe ] Sat, Feb 27, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Reg Prouty - 518-747-9736 New! This snoeshoe trip of about 5 miles will involve a climb up to the Western Ridge from the old hotel location on Spier Falls Road. We will spot a few cars at the spring further West and have lunch above the Spier Falls Dam. There is a few hundred feet of elevational gain at the beginning and then rolling terrain as we follow the ride West. Good views of the meandering Hudson River are visible often in the middle of the snowshoe during winter when the leaves are off the trees. Sawyer Mountain [ Snowshoe ] Sat, Feb 27, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C Leader: Rich Myette - 745-5037 Nice views are to be had from this small mountain just North of Indian Lake. We'll park at a DEC parking area on NY 28 and follow the well-marked yellow trail. After 800 feet of vertical rise in 1.1 mile of gradual ascent, we'll reach the summit in approximately one-and-a-half-hours of a moderate to slow pace. From the summit we'll be able to see the Wakely and Blue Mountain fire towers. With good visibility we'll be able to see the High Peaks of Marcy, Algonquin and Colden. We'll look into the Blue Ridge Wilderness area and trace the path of the 120 mile long Northville-Placid Trail as it climbs out of Cedar River and wanders past Stephens Pond, Cascade Pond and moves on past Blue Mountain. Treadway Mt. [ Hike/Snowshoe ] Sun, Feb 28, 2010, 8:30 am, Rating: B Leader: Bill Morse - 518-585-9153 or fishermanpike@yahoo.com With good views of the Pharaoh Wilderness area this is a nice snowshoe of 6-8 miles. We will decide from the parking lot whether to do the 8 mile route or cut across Putnam Pond which makes the hike 6 miles +. Snowshoes should suffice, but if you have stabilicers or Microspikes bring them along. Meet at the Putnam Pond campground at 8:30AM and bring snacks for the trip. Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ] Wed, Mar 3, 2010, 5:30 pm, Rating: NR Leader: Heidi Karkoski - 518-585-7206 or eveweallski@yahoo.com Executive committee meeting. All members welcome. Location: Carl R's Restaurant, Glens Falls, 7 pm. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ] Wed, Mar 3, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. Depending on the conditions, these trips will range from walks along the Feeder Canal or Saratoga Battlefield to snowshoe trip in Moreau State Park or XC Skiing in Crandall Park or Wilton Wildlife Preserve among other places. We'll try to have a variety of trips to get many members involved! Hope you can join us on a few trips! By Monday morning the trip for that week will be planned, so email Mo for details. Macomb, South Dix, East Dix Mts. [ Hike/Snowshoe ] Sat, Mar 6, 2010, 5:30 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Ron Lester - 899-4187 or muleskinner46er@hotmail.com A fairly long day of 15 or so miles, with sweet views from all three peaks. If conditions allow, we might scoot over to Hough on the return route (Bribe me! Cookies and beer have worked in the past.) Let's hope for broken out trails, if not bring ear plugs so you don't have to listen to me cry and whine! Moderate pace. Enthusiasm trumps experience, so come on along. Blueberry and Porter [ Snowshoe ] Sun, Mar 7, 2010, 5:00 am, Rating: A Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 This longer approach to Porter includes its scenic ridge. Both have great views and Blueberry has a large balancing rock. We'll do 9 miles, 3,300 ft. ascent and an early start to allow for as relaxed a pace as possible. We may spot a car at the Garden for the return trip. Leader's Choice [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ] Sun, Mar 7, 2010, time TBD, Rating: B Leader: Sandy Yellen - 584-2763 I would like this to be a ski but a snowshoe will do. If the Snow God's aren't working it will be a hike. We'll try and go to where the snow is good. Call leader for details and to sign up. Monday Geocache hike/walk [ Geocache ] Mon, Mar 8, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Sarah King Join Maureen and Sarah on a geocache hunt. Be introduced to geocaching or share your expertise with others. Extra eyes are always helpful when looking for a "hidden treasure!" You don't need your own GPS, but bring it along if you have one. We'll meet at Panera's in Queensburyy at 9:15 a.m. and carpool from there. Call or email a few days prior to find out where we'll be going and what you'll need and approximate length of trip. Outings Leader Meeting [ Meeting ] Wed, Mar 10, 2010, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 Outings Leader Meeting Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ] Wed, Mar 10, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. See 3/3/10 trip description. Email or call Mo for details. Lower Wolf Jaw from the Ausable Club [ Hike/Snowshoe ] Sat, Mar 13, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: A Leader: Bill Morse - 518-585-9153 or fishermanpike@yahoo.com We will meet at Exit 29, Frontier Town, at 8AM and proceed to the Ausable Club. We will start on the West River Trail and then take the Wedge Brook Trail to the summit. Round trip is 9.6 miles and elevational gain is 2,825 feet. Bring winter gear and plenty of food for energy. Gull Pond and Overlook Snowshoe [ Hike/Snowshoe ] Sat, Mar 13, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C Leader: Reg Prouty - 518-747-9736 New! We will hike or snowshoe in the short distance to Gull Pond near the East side of Schroon Lake. Then we will work our way around the East side of the pond and bushwack up a short distance to a nice overlook above the pond from which the High Peaks are visible. If some of the group elects, we may want to add either Spectacle Pond afterwards or Severance Hill. Either of these would add another 2-4 miles to the outing but will be optional. Round trip for Gull Pond Overlook only is about 1.5 miles. Cascade and Porter Mts. [ Hike/Snowshoe ] Sun, Mar 14, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: A Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com Join us for this introduction to the Winter High Peaks. These two mountains are the shortest of the 46 High Peaks. Great views to be had from these summits. Snowshoe them while you can. Call leader for details. YMG - Fire Towers - Belfry & Poke-O-Moonshine [ Snowshoe ] Sun, Mar 14, 2010, 7:30 am, Rating: B Leader: Jonathan Lane - 744-4594 or saratogahiker@infogorp.com This hike is geared towards hikers in their 20s and 30s, but is open to everyone. Belfry is a very short hike at only 0.6 miles round-trip. This will be a nice warm-up for Poke-O-Moonshine, which is 2.4 miles round-trip, but with some steep sections in the first half. Both of these peaks have Fire Towers! Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ] Wed, Mar 17, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. See 3/3/10 trip description. Email or call Mo for details. MERCK FOREST & FARMLAND CENTER HIKE/SNOWSHOE [ Hike/Snowshoe ] Sat, Mar 20, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Ray Bouchard - 893-7314 Special Meeting Place: McDonald’s near Northway Exit 15 Merck Forest & Farmland Center is located in Rupert, Vt. about 1 hour from Exit 15 in Wilton. It consists of 3100 acres that includes 28 miles of hiking/skiing trails as well as a working farm. Initially we’ll visit the farm area to see if any of the sheep and pigs have given birth yet. The Belgium work horses love apples and carrots so pack a few if you want to make a friend. After visiting the farm (elevation ~1800’) I plan on hiking up Mt. Antone (elevation 2600 ft.) followed by some of the interior trails for a total distance of 6 – 8 miles and a couple of thousand feet elevation change. The area is typical rural Vermont countryside so there is very little level ground but nothing terribly steep either. At this elevation there is the possibility of significant snow on the trails so pack your snowshoes just in case and don't forget your camera. A special note regarding the meeting place: Get off the Northway at exit 15 then head east on Rt. 50. Once you cross over the Northway you’ll see McDonald’s on your right. I’ll meet you in the back right hand corner of the parking area. Whiteface [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ] Sat, Mar 20, 2010, 7:30 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Steve Mackey - 793-6484 or smackey33@verizon.net The plan is to hopefully sled (with a flexible flyer) down the road on Whiteface. There usually is a packed snowmobile trail, so we usually bare boot up, but we will bring skis/snowshoes and decide what to wear at the beginning. You can use other kinds of sleds, but the sled needs to be steerable. We have done this many times and if conditions are right, it can really be fun. (We never got going so fast that it was dangerous.) The road is around 3 1/2 miles one way. Winter High Peak [ Hike ] Sun, Mar 21, 2010, time TBD, Rating: A+ Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com Join us for the last chance to snowshoe a winter peak in this season. We will do one of the easier High Peaks, either Wright, Big Slide, Tabletop or Phelps. Call leader for details. Camel's Hump Bushwhack [ Snowshoe ] Sun, Mar 21, 2010, 6:00 am, Rating: A Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 Camel's Hump’s rock dome and land bridge to Niagra are outstanding features in this beautiful area. Hike is 9 miles (4 trail-less) with 2,000 ft. ascent, at a moderate, unrushed pace. Dix Mountain Wilderness. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ] Wed, Mar 24, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. See 3/3/10 trip description. Email or call Mo for details. Tubmill Marsh [ Hike/Snowshoe ] Sat, Mar 27, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B- Leader: Reg Prouty - 518-747-9736 This is a relatively easy 4.4 mile round trip snowshoe or hike into a lean-to off route 74 in the northern part of the Pharaoh Mountain Wildlife Region between Schroon Lake and Ticonderoga. The pace will be relaxed and elevation change is only 147 feet. Eleventh Mt. [ Hike ] Sat, Mar 27, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: B- Leader: Rich Myette - 745-5037 We'll park at Eleventh Mountain parking area on Rt. 8 just west of Bakers Mills. We'll ascend the shoulder of Eleventh Mountain with some trailless steep climbing to great views of the interior of the Sacandaga River valley as it comes from the Siamese Ponds area. Then we'll experience moderate grades as we ascent further up Eleventh Mountain to some views. We'll descend into Diamond Brook and make our way back to the Siamese Ponds trail bridge over Diamond Brook and return to the parking area. About 5 miles and 1500 feet total ascent. Deer Leap - Lake George [ Hike/Snowshoe ] Sun, Mar 28, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: Pat Desbiens - 899-9688 or pdesbien@nycap.rr.com This is about a 3.4 mile round trip to an overlook of Lake George (part of the Tongue Mt. Range). There may or may not be enough snow to snowshoe - will take what comes. The climb is gradual and easy - the pace will be slow. An alternative number to call to sign up for the hike is 316-1244 and probably would be the best number to call on the Friday and Saturday before the hike. Buck Mountain [ Hike ] Sun, Mar 28, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Dan Monroe - 518-747-6936 or insearchof@adelphia.net Let's work toward getting some exercise after that long, cold winter. Join me for a hike up Buck. Let's hope for a nice day with plenty of sunshine. 6.6 miles with 2000' elevation gain. Be prepared to stay with the group. Meet at Panera's in Queensbury. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ] Wed, Mar 31, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. See 3/3/10 trip description. Email or call Mo for details. Middle Mountain bushwack [ Other ] Sat, Apr 3, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: A- Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 This will be an adventure hike to a mountain west of Jabe Pond in Hague. The middle looks rocky from Wardsboro Road (the original route from Bolton to Hague, and now mostly abandoned), and might have views of Jabe Pond and nearby Catamont Mountain. There is a pesky Fly Brook between the road and those possible views that need to be crossed. Approximately 7-8 miles and 1300-1500 ft. ascent, at a moderate but unrushed pace. Pilot Knob [ Hike ] Sun, Apr 4, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Dan Monroe - 518-747-6936 or insearchof@adelphia.net Last time I tried this trip we couldn't find the plane wreck. How about another try? Two miles on the trail plus about 1/2 mile by bushwhack for a total of five miles and 1700' of elevation gain. Be prepared to stay with the group. Meet at Panera's in Queensbury. Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ] Wed, Apr 7, 2010, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR Leader: Heidi Karkoski - 518-585-7206 or eveweallski@yahoo.com Executive committee meeting. All members welcome. Location: Wesley Health Center, Saratoga, 7 pm. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, Apr 7, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. These trips will range from walks along the Feeder Canal to the Saratoga Battlefield to hikes in Moreau State Park or the Lake George area, among other places. We'll try to have a variety of trips to get many members involved! Hope you can join us! By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be planned. Email Mo for details. Saratoga National Historical Park [ Hike ] Sat, Apr 10, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: Rich Crammond - 584-2380 A moderate 7-8 mile hike through forest, field and tour road. Easy pace. We will meet at the visitor parking lot off Rt. 32N. Think Spring! Leader's Choice [ Hike/Snowshoe ] Sun, Apr 11, 2010, time TBD, Rating: B Leader: Sandy Yellen - 584-2763 I would like this to be a B-B plus hike or snowshoe depending on the conditions. Call leader for details and to sign up. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, Apr 14, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. See 4/7/10 trip description. Email or call Mo for details. Bike Ride on GF bike trail [ Other ] Sat, Apr 17, 2010, 8:30 am, Rating: B Leader: Steve Mackey - 793-6484 or smackey33@verizon.net I want to do a ride around twenty miles, close by, where there is little traffic. My best idea is to ride to Lake George on the bike trail and then split into those that would like to hang out in Lake George for a little while, and those that would like to bike up Prospect Mtn. Then we can all meet at the Stewarts at the bottom of the Mtn, and continue back. We will meet in the morning at the bike trail parking area, off of Country Club Rd. (a little down from Sprinkles Ice Cream) French Point Mt. [ Hike ] Sun, Apr 18, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com Colead: Dan Monroe - 747-6936 or insearchof@adelphia.net We will start from the Clay Meadow trailhead and then on over the shoulder of Fifth Peak to French Point Mt. We will either retrace our steps or bushwhack west to the lake trail. Bring your camera for some wildflower photos. Call leader for details. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, Apr 21, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. See 4/7/10 trip description. Email or call Mo for details. Crane Mountain [ Hike ] Sat, Apr 24, 2010, 7:45 am, Rating: B Leader: Rich Myette - 745-5037 This is a trip for those who would like to explore some of the areas of Crane Mountain that are generally untrammelled. We won't miss the summit or pond (a very special place). We'll be with a cliff face up close as we walk along its bottom and later see some of the heights so you'll see some of the reasons Barbara McMartin called Crane "The Super Mountain." We'll be out all day. About 5 miles, with some up and down hiking. Total ascent around 1500 feet. Tongue Mountain Trail Work [ Hike ] Sat, Apr 24, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Tom Ellis - 638-6139 or hola@hughes.net We will start at the upper trail head after spotting a car at Clay Meadows. We will clear blowdown and open water bars to Deer Leap and continue on the trail to Clay Meadows. The leader has the necessary tools. Blue Ridge Bushwack [ Other ] Sat, Apr 24, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: A Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 This hike includes a Miami River wade, a plane crash site, and an Adirondack 100 Highest peak. Approx. 10 miles, 1600 ft. ascent at a moderate, unhurried pace. Lake Pleasant. Jay Range [ Hike ] Sun, Apr 25, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Dan Monroe - 747-6936 or insearchof@adelphia.net Colead: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com We will have many spectacular views of wildflowers while climbing and traversing the open and rocky ridgeline to the summit of Jay Mt. Roundtrip distance about seven miles with about 1,800 to 1,900 ft. of elevation gain. Bring your camera for some great photo opportunities. Be prepared to stay with the group. Call leader for details. Monday Geocache walk/hike [ Geocache ] Mon, Apr 26, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Sarah King Join Maureen and Sarah on a geocache hunt. Be introduced to geocaching or share your expertise with others. Extra eyes are always helpful when looking for a "hidden treasure!" You don't need your own GPS, but bring it along if you have one. We'll meet at Panera's in Queensburyy at 9:15 a.m. and carpool from there. Call or email a few days prior to find out where we'll be going and what you'll need and approximate length of trip. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, Apr 28, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. See 4/7/10 trip description. Email or call Mo for details. Bullhead Mountain [ Hike ] Sat, May 1, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: A Leader: Rich Crammond - 584-2380 Colead: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 This will be a trail and bushwhack hike to the top of Bullhead Mt. from the old farm clearing trail, then out the same way. Approximately 10 to 11 miles round trip. See you there. Spring Bird Walk – Peebles Island State Park [ Walk ] Sat, May 1, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: C Leader: Rich Speidel - 623-2587 Peebles Island offers 138 acres of fields, woods and solitude amid urban surroundings. Its location at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers provides habitat for a variety of birds. We will walk across the Mohawk on a historic railroad bridge, and circle the island at a leisurely pace. Along with many active songbirds, waterfowl are often seen from the cliffs, and a bald eagle or osprey is possible. Please bring binoculars. We will record the bird species identified (48 on last year’s walk). The rain date is Sunday, May 2. Meeting place: Waterford Harbor Visitor Center. YMG - Noonmark Mt. & Diner [ Hike ] Sun, May 2, 2010, 7:30 am, Rating: B Leader: Jonathan Lane - 744-4594 or saratogahiker@infogorp.com For anyone who has hiked up Noonmark Mountain before, you know how incredible the views are! And if you have never been on top of Noonmark, now is a good time to go and enjoy the 360- degree views. After we have had our fill of beautiful views for the day, we will go fill ourselves up at Noonmark Diner before the ride home. Approximately 5 miles round trip. Rain will cancel. Learn how to use map and compass [ Hike ] Sun, May 2, 2010, 8:30 am, Rating: C+ Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com Colead: Dan Monroe - 747-6936 or insearchof@adelphia.net This outing is for you if you would like to learn to use map and compass. We will hike the local Lake George area or southern Adirondacks. Bring a base plate compass or orienteering compass. Call leader for details. Evening Paddle [ Paddle ] Tue, May 4, 2010, 5:30 pm, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com This is the beginning of the 2010 ADK evening paddle season! This year, I'm returning the trips to Tuesday evening (every other week). This way if the forecast is bad we can push it to later in the week. We generally stick to within 1/2 hour of the Glens Falls area. I will have the trip for the week set by Sunday evening, so email or call then for information. Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ] Wed, May 5, 2010, time TBD, Rating: NR Leader: Heidi Karkoski - 518-585-7206 or eveweallski@yahoo.com Executive committee meeting. All members welcome. Location: Carl R's Restaurant, Glens Falls, 7 pm. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, May 5, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. In May we are generally on a hunt for wildflowers! Trips usually include the Skidmore Northwoods, Hadley Mountain, and the Lake George area. Hope you can join us! By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be planned. Email Mo for details. On May 5th, we'll try to stop by a Mexican Restaurant for Cinco de Mayo! Pharaoh Mountain [ Hike ] Sat, May 8, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Reg Prouty - 518-747-9736 This scenic mountain is located east of Schroon Lake in the Pharaoh Mountain Wilderness Region. The round trip distance from the DEC parking lot is 9.8 miles. Ascent from Crane Pond is 1470 feet. Pace will be relaxed. Calamity Mountain Adventure Hike-Bushwack [ Other ] Sat, May 8, 2010, 5:30 am, Rating: A Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 We'll try the easiest approach, from Calamity Pond. Spencer Morrisey writes in his book, "The Other 54," that there are spectacular views from overlooks. Approx. 10 miles, including about 3 miles of bushwacking up the mountain, and 2000 ft. ascent, at a moderate, unrushed pace. From Upper Works. Spring Bird Walk – Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park [ Walk ] Sat, May 8, 2010, time TBD, Rating: C Leader: Rich Speidel - 623-2587 May is the best month to hear and see migratory birds in our area. This will be a leisurely morning walk along the trails and varied habitats of Camp Saratoga. Depending on bird activity, we hope to do more stopping and looking and less walking. Please bring binoculars. We will keep track of the bird species identified. Group size is limited to 15, so please call ahead to register for either the May 8 or May 15 walk. The rain dates are Sunday, May 9 and May 16. Meeting place: Camp Saratoga, Scout Road. Hadley Mountain [ Hike ] Sun, May 9, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com Wild flower Hike! This will be a co-chapter hike with the Schenectady chapter. Come meet the legendary Naturalist Ruth Schottman author of "Trailside Notes." Schottman has also written articles for Adirondack magazine. The pace will be slow, allowing time for wild flower explanations, note and picture-taking. Monday Geocache walk/hike [ Geocache ] Mon, May 10, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Sarah King Join Maureen and Sarah on a geocache hunt. Be introduced to geocaching or share your expertise with others. Extra eyes are always helpful when looking for a "hidden treasure!" You don't need your own GPS, but bring it along if you have one. We'll meet at Panera's in Queensburyy at 9:15 a.m. and carpool from there. Call or email a few days prior to find out where we'll be going and what you'll need and approximate length of trip. Outings Leader Meeting [ Meeting ] Wed, May 12, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: NR Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 Outings Leader Meeting Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, May 12, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. In May we are generally on a hunt for wildflowers! Trips usually include the Skidmore Northwoods, Hadley Mountain, and the Lake George area. Hope you can join us! By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be planned. Email Mo for details. Spring Bird Walk – Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park [ Walk ] Sat, May 15, 2010, time TBD, Rating: C Leader: Rich Speidel - 623-2587 May is the best month to hear and see migratory birds in our area. This will be a leisurely morning walk along the trails and varied habitats of Camp Saratoga. Depending on bird activity, we hope to do more stopping and looking and less walking. Please bring binoculars. We will keep track of the bird species identified. Group size is limited to 15, so please call ahead to register for either the May 8 or May 15 walk. The rain dates are Sunday, May 9 and May 16. Meeting place: Camp Saratoga, Scout Road. Black Mt. Loop [ Hike ] Sun, May 16, 2010, 7:30 am, Rating: B Leader: Bill Carpenter - 793-5506 Colead: Alison Darbee - darbeear@gmail.com Great views to be had from this summit and on the back side towards the lake. We will do a loop to Black Mt Ponds and to Lapland pond. Bring your camera for great views. Call leader for details. Cook Mountain (Lake George) [ Hike ] Sun, May 16, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: Pat Desbiens - 899-9688 or pdesbien@nycap.rr.com This is the northernmost climb in the Lake George Basin region. Round trip distance is 3.4 miles with 895 ft. of elevation gain. There are fantastic views of Lake George to the south and east. The pace will be slow to enjoy this very historic French & Indian War area. Bring lunch to enjoy on the summit. Rain will cancel. Alternate phone number to call if no response from above is 316-1244. Evening Paddle [ Paddle ] Tue, May 18, 2010, 5:30 pm, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Join us for an evening paddle generally within 1/2 hour of the Glens Falls area. Call or email Sunday evening for details. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, May 19, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. In May we are generally on a hunt for wildflowers! Trips usually include the Skidmore Northwoods, Hadley Mountain, and the Lake George area. Hope you can join us! By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be planned. Email Mo for details. Owls Head Fire Tower [ Hike ] Sat, May 22, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Working on your Fire Tower Challenge? Come join this “moderate climb, with a steep section at the end” (according to J.P. Freeman’s book!). This hike is up near Long Lake, lets hope for a clear day! Please email leader by the Thursday before the hike for details and to sign up. Spring Bird Walk – Pack Forest, Warrensburg [ Walk ] Sat, May 22, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: C Leader: Rich Speidel - 623-2587 This will be a leisurely morning walk through the woods and along the waters of Pack Forest. There will be plenty of stops to observe the migratory and native birds crossing our path. We will check for birds around the towering Grandmother’s Tree, a 175 foot white pine some 320 years old. Please bring binoculars. We identified 42 species of birds on the 2009 walk...this year? The rain date is Sunday, May 23. Meeting place: Pack Forest - Route 9, 3/4 mile north of Route 28. Ampersand Mt. [ Hike ] Sun, May 23, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Bill Carpenter - 793-5506 Join us for the annual Ampersand hike. Getting ready for the High Peaks? This hike is for you! From the top, gaze into the bold face of the Seward range and then into the distant High peaks. On turning, one sees the Saranac country. Round trip distance is 5.4 miles with 1,775 ft. of elevation change. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, May 26, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd Join Mo Coutant or Gary Rodd each Wednesday morning for an adventure. In May we are generally on a hunt for wildflowers! Trips usually include the Skidmore Northwoods, Hadley Mountain, and the Lake George area. Hope you can join us! By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be planned. Email Mo for details. Elizabethtown No. 4 Mt. [ Hike ] Sat, May 29, 2010, 7:15 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com Learn how to use a compass and map on this outing. Bring a base plate or orienteering compass. Learn aiming off, handrails and catching features. Instruction and maps provided. Around six to seven miles round trip. Call leader for details. Phelps Mountain [ Hike ] Sun, May 30, 2010, 6:20 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com This is a new way to hike Phelps. We will start from South Meadows Road, hike up to the Klondike Lean-to and join the path to Phelps. 8.5 miles RT. Call leader for further details. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, Jun 2, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd During June, we will try something new and alternate between a midweek paddle and hike/walk. Please call or email Mo to gauge your ability to attend these trips. Tentatively, the first paddle on 6/9/10 will be in Northwest Bay in Lake George and the second trip (6/23)will be along the Schroon River. Hope you can join us on a few trips! By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be finalized. Email Mo for details. High Peak, Seymour [ Hike ] Sat, Jun 5, 2010, 5:00 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Colead: Joe Murphy - 580-6302 This hike will start at Corey’s and after about 5+ miles of hiking to the Ward Brook lean-to we will begin the bushwhack/herd path up to the summit. Round trip about 14 miles. Please email or call a leader by the Thursday before the hike for details and to sign up. Lake George Canoe & Camp [ Other ] Sat, Jun 5, 2010, 2:00 pm, Rating: A Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 This is the best time of year to beat the rush for nice island campsites in the narrows. And the late meeting time gives some of Saturday to catch up on odd jobs. Kayaks are recommended. Put in from Shelving Rock Road (1/8 mile carry) or Huletts Landing (parking and launch fee). Most sites can be reached within a few miles. After setting up camp, we’ll have Saturday evening and half of Sunday to take a leisurely look around. Points of interest could include Montcalm Point, Paradise Bay, French Point, Black Mountain Point, and Deer Leap. 12 miles or less of travel. Call leader for details. Leader's Choice [ Hike ] Sun, Jun 6, 2010, time TBD, Rating: B Leader: Sandy Yellen - 584-2763 I would like this to be a B-B plus hike possibly in the high peaks area. Call leader for details and to sign up. Mo-Rodd Mid-week Adventure [ Paddle ] Wed, Jun 9, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: B Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd During June, we will try something new and alternate between a midweek paddle and hike/walk. Please call or email Mo to gauge your ability to attend these trips. Tentatively, the first paddle on 6/9/10 will be in Northwest Bay in Lake George and the second trip (6/23)will be along the Schroon River. Hope you can join us on a few trips! By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be finalized. Email Mo for details. High Peak, Mt. Marshal [ Hike ] Sun, Jun 13, 2010, 6:00 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Colead: Joe Murphy - 580-6302 We will start from the Upper Works and hike the Calamity Brook Trail to Flowed Lands. From there it’s a short distance to Herbert Brook and then up the herd path to the summit. Round trip distance around 14 miles with an elevation gain around 1600ft. Please email or call a leader by the Friday before the hike for details and to sign up. Through hike Sleeping Beauty and Black Mountain [ Hike ] Sun, Jun 13, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: A- Leader: Dan Monroe - 518-747-6936 or insearchof@adelphia.net Colead: Jack Whitney - 518-793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com I have always thought about starting two groups from opposite directions, Black at the Pike Brook Road and Sleeping Beauty at Dacy Clearing. One group hikes to the top of Black, then down the front to Black Mountain Pond, Lapland Pond, Millmen Pond, Fishbrook, Bumps, up to Sleeping Beauty and out to Dacy clearing. The other group hikes in reverse and they do a key swap in the middle. What do you think? About 10 miles total. Be prepared to stay with your hiking group. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, Jun 16, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd During June, we will try something new and alternate between a midweek paddle and hike/walk. Please call or email Mo to gauge your ability to attend these trips. Tentatively, the first paddle on 6/9/10 will be in Northwest Bay in Lake George and the second trip (6/23)will be along the Schroon River. Hope you can join us on a few trips! By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be finalized. Email Mo for details. HIgh Peak, Dix from Rt. 73 [ Hike ] Sat, Jun 19, 2010, 6:15 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Colead: Joe Murphy - 580-6302 To get the 6th highest High Peak we will follow the Rt. 73 trail up. It’s about 14 miles round trip and in one section of this trail we’ll gain 1600ft. in a little over a mile! It’s great fun! Once we reach the summit we will probably take a side trip over to the Beckhorn. . Please email or call a leader by the Thursday before the hike for details and to sign up. Lake George Canoe & Camp [ Other ] Sat, Jun 19, 2010, 2:00 pm, Rating: A Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 This is the best time of year to beat the rush for nice island campsites in the narrows. And the late meeting time gives some of Saturday to catch up on odd jobs. Kayaks are recommended. Put in from Shelving Rock Road (1/8 mile carry) or Huletts Landing (parking and launch fee), most sites can be reached within a few miles. After setting up camp, we’ll have Saturday evening and half of Sunday to take a leisurely look around. Points of interest could include Montcalm Point, Paradise Bay, French Point, Black Mountain Point, and Deer Leap. 12 miles or less of travel. Call leader for details. Mo-Rodd Mid-week Adventure [ Paddle ] Wed, Jun 23, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: B Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd During June, we will try something new and alternate between a midweek paddle and hike/walk. Please call or email Mo to gauge your ability to attend these trips. Tentatively, the first paddle on 6/9/10 will be in Northwest Bay in Lake George and the second trip (6/23)will be along the Schroon River. Hope you can join us on a few trips! By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be finalized. Email Mo for details. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd School is out! This might be a bring the kids adventure. By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be finalized. Email Mo for details. High Peaks, Colvin and Blake [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 3, 2010, 6:30 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Colead: Joe Murphy - 580-6302 To reach these two High Peaks, we will start hiking from the Ausable Club parking lot, heading for Elk Pass up to the summit of Colvin and then on over to Blake (then back over Colvin to come back down). Round trip about 13.6 miles. Please email or call a leader by the Thursday before the hike for details and to sign up. Pillsbury Fire Tower [ Hike ] Wed, Jul 7, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Working on that Fire Tower Challenge? Join us on a trip that is according to J. P. Freeman’s book, "a strenuous climb over a moderate distance." I’m told that the views from the fire tower’s upper landings are great ones! Round trip about 3.2 miles with an elevation change of 1337ft. Please email leader by the Monday before the hike for details and to sign up. High Peaks, Dial & Nippletop [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 10, 2010, 6:30 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Colead: Joe Murphy - 518-580-6302 We’ll start hiking from the Ausable Club parking lot, head up to Nippletop first and then over to Dial. On the way down, we’ll go over Bear Den and the shoulder of Noonmark as well. About 12.5 miles round trip and approximately 10 hours. Please email or call a leader by the Thursday before the hike for details and to sign up. St. Regis Fire Tower [ Hike ] Wed, Jul 21, 2010, 6:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Working on the Fire Towers? Join us on what J. P. Freeman’s book reads is “a relatively short, steep climb” on a well maintained trail to the summit of St. Regis, which is near Paul Smith’s college. Round trip 6.8 miles with an elevation gain of 1266 ft. Please email leader by the Monday before the hike for details and to sign up! High Peaks, Street and Nye [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 31, 2010, 6:00 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Colead: Joe Murphy - 580-6302 We’ll start from near the Loj parking lot and head up to the herd paths first to Nye then over to Street. Not the best views, but it’s a day in the woods! Round trip about 8.8 miles. Please email or call a leader by the Thursday before the hike for details and to sign up. |
