Outings Schedule
YMG - Fire Tower - Leader's Choice [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Jan 14, 2012, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Jonathan Lane - 744-4594 or saratogahiker@infogorp.com
Colead: Rachel Luch
- We'll snowshoe up one or two Fire Tower peaks and have a wonderful time! Contact leader for information regarding destination and meeting time.
Barton High Cliffs Loop [ Snowshoe ]
Sun, Jan 15, 2012, 8:30 am, Rating: A
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. We'll do a loop that gives us views as we cross the top, and then a look up the cliffs as we pass below them on our way back. Less than 5 miles of (comparatively) easy bushwacking, 800 ft. of ascent, at a moderate, unhurried, 'lets take all day' pace.
Midweek outing [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ]
Tue, Jan 17, 2012, 9:30 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- See Jan. 3rd
Pyramid & Gothics [ Hike/Ski ]
Sat, Jan 21, 2012, 6:30 am, Rating: A
Leader: Steve Mackey - 793-6484 or smackey33@verizon.net
- This will be the third time I've led this, (so it shows how good a trip it is). I want to ski into Lower Ausable Lake and then switch to snowshoes and hike up Pyramid and Gothics. Every year I get a few people that don't ski, so non-skiers are welcome, but it's a lot more fun skiing and a lot faster on the way out. It also is a fairly easy ski (usually) so if you are semi-proficient, I would give it a try. The last part of the climb up Pyramid is really steep, so be prepared. It can be really cold and windy so bring proper gear.
Cross Country Ski Trip [ Ski ]
Sun, Jan 22, 2012, 8:00 am, Rating: B
Leader: Sandy Yellen - 584-2763
- If anybody got new skiis for Christmas here's a good chance to try them out. We may go locally on groomed trails and pay no fee or travel to groomed trails and pay for the snow. Both ways are fun. Pray to the snow gods so we don't get rained out like last year. Call leader for details and to sign up.
Monthly Monday Geocache [ Geocache ]
Mon, Jan 23, 2012, 9:30 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
Colead: Sarah King - 798-0615 or scubakings@roadrunner.com
- Email to find out where we'll be looking for geocaches this day. Even if you don't have a GPS, come along anyway and help us look for the hidden containers in the woods.
Midweek outing [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ]
Tue, Jan 24, 2012, 9:30 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- See Jan. 3rd
Gasland Screening & discussion [ Program ]
Wed, Jan 25, 2012, 6:30 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- Join us at Crandall Library in Glens Falls at 6:30! The Southern Adk Audubon Society has invited us to cosponsor a screening of the movie Gasland. This movie was a Sundance Valley Film Fest winner and has been a launching point of many conversations about hydrofracking. If you haven't seen the movie, please join us for the screening and then a conversation about the current status of the NYS legislative process and hydrofracking. Neil Woodworth, ADK's Executive Director, and Sean Mahar, Director of Government Relations and Communications from Audubon New York, will be available to give an update and answer questions related to hydrofracking in NYS.
The Peru and Inca Trail [ Program ]
Thu, Jan 26, 2012, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Sarah King - 798-0615 or scubakings@roadrunner.com
- This program will take place at Saratoga Library. Long-time ADK members Molly and Steve Bederian traveled to Peru several years ago, spending several days at the village of Olantaytambo in the heart of the Inca sacred valley. From this village, they explored Inca culture and temples. They also mountain biked through the high mountain village of Hulack, day-hiked the salt valley of Maras (see NatGeo) and to nearby high ridges to see Inca quarries, burial mounds and observe Condors. After these adventures and to acclimate to the 10,000 ft-elevation, they stepped off on a 4-day guided hike of the Inca trail; a 35 km footpath through the Peruvian Antiquities Zone. Amongst glaciered peaks, the trail crossed several high passes ("Dead-Woman's Pass" at 14,000 ft was the highest) and through arid, alpine and jungle climes. The trail terminates at the "lost" city of Machu Picchu. They have prepared a PowerPoint slide show from their travel pictures and are very pleased to share them with us.
Stillwater Locks Eagle Watch [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Jan 28, 2012, 9:00 am, Rating: C
Leader: Rich Crammond - 584-2380
- This hike or snowshoe will be around one mile along the Hudson and Hoosick Rivers. Field glasses and eagle-eyes will come in handy. We will meet between the channel and canal bridges, Stillwater area, Lock No. 4. See you there!
Midweek outing [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ]
Tue, Jan 31, 2012, 9:30 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- See Jan 3rd.
Executive Committee Meeting - Saratoga [ Meeting ]
Wed, Feb 1, 2012, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or chapterchair@adk-gfs.org
- Executive Committee meeting at Wesley in Saratoga
Thirteenth Lake--Botheration Pond Loop [ Ski ]
Sun, Feb 5, 2012, 8:00 am, Rating: B+
Leader: Bill Schwarz - 307-6091 or bschwarz@nycap.rr.com
- It's a nice hike around this new loop off the Siamese Ponds trail, so let's try it in winter. Bring backcountry skis and a sense of adventure; there are some ups and downs. We'll start at Old Farm Clearing trailhead and travel about 8 miles. There may be a hot chocolate stop in North Creek on the way back. Please call by noon Saturday to sign up. No snow? This will then become a hike (it's happened before). Meet at Panera's.
Tuesday outing [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ]
Tue, Feb 7, 2012, 9:15 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- We'll snowshoe or ski, depending on the conditions, generally within an hour of Glens Falls. Hopefully we'll have plenty of snow to play in! Send your suggestions by email on Sunday to find out where we'll be headed and all the details. Remember, the Club rents out Chapter snowshoes for Men, Women and Children from the Headquarters building at Exit 21!
Gothics Via Beaver Meadow Falls Trail Snowshoe Hike [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Feb 11, 2012, 8:00 am, Rating: A
Leader: Mike McLean - 315-262-2564 or mpmclean@twcny.rr.com
- We'll head in from the Ausable Club at 8 am with Gothics being the main objective. We will determine as we go as to whether we return the way we came or via Armstrong and Upper Wolf Jaws or Pyramid. The outing is 11-plus miles round trip.
YMG - Sweeeet Pancake Hike - Fire Tower [ Snowshoe ]
Sat, Feb 11, 2012, 6:30 am, Rating: B
Leader: Jonathan Lane - 744-4594 or saratogahiker@infogorp.com
Colead: Jen Shepherd
- For this weekend before Valentine's Day, we will begin by having an awesome breakfast at Sweet Sue’s in the Catskills! If you like pancakes, this is certainly the place to get the best! I wonder if they'll make heart shaped ones? After filling our bellies, we’ll head out to hike up nearby Mount Tremper via the Phoenicia Trail, which is a moderate 6.2 miles round trip along an old jeep road. Keep an eye out for cupids and hearts drawn in the snow. And don't forget the chocolate! Contact leader for meeting location.
Heart,Bear, and Rock Ponds Valentine Hike/snowshoe [ Snowshoe ]
Sat, Feb 11, 2012, 7:30 am, Rating: B+
Leader: Reg Prouty - 518-747-9736
- This 5.4 mile loop in the Putnam Pond area of the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area is a very enjoyable way to celebrate the weekend before Valentine's Day. There is only 430 feet of elevation change but the last time I did this we took turns breaking trail so it also could be a good workout. There are remains of an old blast furnace left over from the mining days near Rock Pond.
Inman Pond to Buck Mountain Bushwack [ Other ]
Sun, Feb 12, 2012, 7:30 am, Rating: A
Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770
- From Inman Pond we'll follow the bumps around Crossett Pond and on to Buck Mountain. This outing is approximately 8 miles (maybe half of them trailless) and about 1,800 ft. ascent. Snowshoes will likely be needed. The A rating is because this is an all day bushwack, but the pace will be moderate, with stops.
Midmonth Geocache [ Geocache ]
Mon, Feb 13, 2012, 9:15 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Sarah King - 798-0615 or scubakings@roadrunner.com
Colead: Mo Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- We'll head out to find some recently hidden treasure boxes (geocaches) generally within an hour of Glens Falls. Email or call the weekend before to find out where we're going. It could be a hike or just a walk in the woods. You don't need a GPS to join us, just be willing to help in the hunt or wait while we search.
Tuesday outing [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ]
Tue, Feb 14, 2012, 9:15 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- See Feb. 7th.
Spruce Mtn Firetower w/ Saratoga PLAN [ Snowshoe ]
Sat, Feb 18, 2012, 9:30 am, Rating: C
Leader: Jacki Bave - 587-3754 or jackibave@gmail.com
Colead: Andy Fyfe (Saratoga PLAN)
- Join us for a snowshoe up Spruce Mountain, one of the Fire Tower Challenge peaks. This 2,003 ft. mountain, located in Corinth, has a 1.1 mile trail to the summit, with about 1,000 ft of elevation gain. For years, Saratoga PLAN, ADK, and other interested parties have been working to secure official public access to the summit and its fire tower. Andy Fyfe of Saratoga PLAN has obtained permission from the patchwork of private landowners for this trip. Bring snowshoes, a lunch, and please dress appropriately for winter trips. (Note: restoration of the tower will begin once the access has been secured, but for now the tower is closed.) Meeting time/place: 9:30 Saratoga train station; 10:00 Trailhead For driving directions to the train station or the trailhead, please email jackibave@gmail.com.
South Meadows to Tahawus [ Ski ]
Sun, Feb 19, 2012, 6:00 am, Rating: A+
Leader: Steve Mackey - 793-6484 or smackey33@verizon.net
- If we can get enough people we will split into two groups. One group will ski north from Tahawus and the other will ski south from South Meadows, and when we meet, we can exchange car keys. If we don't get enough people we will instead ski to Avalanche Pass from South Meadows and back. We did this trip a few years ago, and if conditions are good, it is a great trip. This is a classic outing. If you are a pretty decent skier, give it a go!
Tuesday Outing [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ]
Tue, Feb 21, 2012, 9:15 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- See Feb. 7th
Hiking in the Catskills 100 Highest [ Program ]
Thu, Feb 23, 2012, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Sarah King - 798-0615 or scubakings@roadrunner.com
- This program will be held at Crandall Library. Long time Albany Chapter member and former Outings Chair, Alan Via, will present a slide show on hiking the Catskill 100 highest peaks. The ADK is publishing Alan's new book, The Catskill 67 - A Hiker's Guide to the Catskill 100 Highest peaks under 3,500'. Alan will have beautiful color photos and speak about places and things few people have seen. He is one of only a small handful who have climbed both the Adirondack and Catskill 100 highest summits.
Skiing around Wilton [ Ski ]
Sat, Feb 25, 2012, 8:30 am, Rating: B
Leader: Bill Schwarz - 307-6091 or bschwarz@nycap.rr.com
- Saratoga County has added park areas near the Wilton Preserve in the past few years, and they have skiable trails! So we'll explore some of them--the Edie/Bullard tract most likely, plus the Old Gick Farm and maybe Camp Saratoga's ungroomed trails. There may be multiple driving destinations within a few miles of each other. Bring touring or backcountry skis. We'll go for about 4 hours. Please call by Friday noon to sign up. Meet at Panera's.
Shelving Rock Mt. and Waterfall [ Snowshoe ]
Sun, Feb 26, 2012, 9:00 am, Rating: C
Leader: Sandy Yellen - 584-2763
- This mountain makes a great beginner snowshoe. It's actually an old road up to a pavilion (long gone) for afternoon tea or dancing. If anyone wants to bring tea we'll have a party. If not, we'll just dance (in snowshoes?) or have lunch. It's 3 miles round trip and 650 ft. of elevation and another .2 miles to the waterfall. If there's no snow we can always hike it. Call leader for details and to sign up.
Tuesday Outing [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ]
Tue, Feb 28, 2012, 9:15 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- See Feb 7th
Vista Trail from Shelving Rock to Erebus [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sun, Mar 4, 2012, 7:30 am, Rating: A
Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770
- Starting at Shelving Rock, we'll work our way up the ridge to just below Erebus. Expect some poorly marked trails and some bushwacking. There are nice views along the way. A short, steep bushwack up to the summit of Erebus is also a possibility and is the difference between a 6-8 mile, 1,700 to 2,200 ft. ascent trip. Expect to be out all day, at a moderate to relaxed pace.
Tuesday Outing [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ]
Tue, Mar 6, 2012, 9:15 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- See Feb 7th
Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ]
Wed, Mar 7, 2012, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or chapterchair@adk-gfs.org
- Executive Committee meeting at Carl R's in Queensbury
Mount Colden [ Snowshoe ]
Sat, Mar 10, 2012, 6:00 am, Rating: A
Leader: Steve Mackey - 793-6484 or smackey33@verizon.net
- I haven't been up Colden in quite a while, so it is time to go back. March is the best time of year for winter hiking, between lots of snow, more sunshine, and longer days, it should be great. We will leave from Adirondack Loj and go up the Lake Arnold Trail. We will probably return the same route, but we might return via Lake Colden if conditions are good. Let's hope we have lots of snow and get to break some trail for a change.
Lost Pond and Berrymill Pond [ Snowshoe ]
Sat, Mar 10, 2012, 8:00 am, Rating: C
Leader: Reg Prouty - 518-747-9736
- These two little ponds near Putnam Pond State Park are a very enjoyable snowshoe with only a total distance of 6.7 miles and total ascent of 565 feet. If the snow is gone we will hike. Meet at exit 19 Panera's at 08:00 AM.
Midmonth Geocache [ Geocache ]
Mon, Mar 12, 2012, 9:15 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Sarah King - 798-0615 or scubakings@roadrunner.com
Colead: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- See Feb 13th
Tuesday Outing [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ]
Tue, Mar 13, 2012, 9:15 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- See Feb 7th
Tuesday Outing [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ]
Tue, Mar 20, 2012, 9:15 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- See Feb 7th
The John Muir Trail by Steve Mackey and Jean Holcomb [ Program ]
Wed, Mar 21, 2012, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Sarah King - 798-0615 or scubakings@roadrunner.com
- This program will be held at Crandall Public Library.
Baldhead and Moose Bushwack [ Other ]
Sun, Mar 25, 2012, 7:30 am, Rating: A
Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770
- These two 2,800 footers live north of Stoney Creek, have interesting terrain, and nice views. This outing is six miles (mostly bushwacking), and 2,200 ft. of ascent, at a moderate, 'lets take all day' pace.
Tuesday Outing [ Walk/Ski/Snowshoe ]
Tue, Mar 27, 2012, 9:15 am, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com
- See Feb 7th
Executive Committee Meeting - Saratoga [ Meeting ]
Wed, Apr 4, 2012, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or chapterchair@adk-gfs.org
- Executive Committee meeting at Wesley in Saratoga
Five Mile Mountain [ Hike ]
Sun, Apr 22, 2012, 8:45 am, Rating: B
Leader: Sandy Yellen - 584-2763
- We'll hope for a beautiful Spring day on the Tongue Mountain Range and nice views of Lake George. The round trip distance is seven miles with 1,192 ft. of elevation. Call leader for details and to sign up.
Madagascar [ Program ]
Thu, Apr 26, 2012, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Sarah King - 798-0615 or scubakings@roadrunner.com
- This program will take place at Saratoga Library. Joyce Miller will present a program on her travels to Madagascar.
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