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NEWSLETTER OF THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB CHAPTER JULY / AUGUST 1992

PRESIDENT'S PEN Governors Report by JUNE FAIT By Jenny Kohn At the Board of Governors meeting in March, a A thought thai keeps reoccuring donation was made by the Long Island Chapter to to me is that it is often difficult the main club to be spent on trail maintenance. The to put our works into action. gift consisted of $250 in proceeds from the annual Many of us realize the meeting. Our donation was greatly appreciated by the importance of volunteensm, club at large. Keep up the good work! but how many of us volunteer? Several aspects of the meeting touched on the We talk of conservation and effects of the poor economy on the Adirondack still use those little cardboard Forest Preserve and the club. As one way of boxes of juice, or won't pay a addressing this issue, the Board of Governors decided little more for recycled paper. to have the club participate in a project to help In the Spring Outing, I was obtain federal funding for State under the hiking with members of other "Simms Act." Although the club will not be eligible chapters. Two of them had an extra bag to pick up for the federal funds directly, it is hoped that this trash along the trail. Not only did they maintain a money will be a way of funding state activities in this trail themselves, but they picked up trash along time of budget cuts. It was estimated that a.; much as other trails. I like that kind of spirit. The more $150,000 could become available for trail people that get involved, the easier the work. maintenance in the park. Moreover, we hope that the In another part of this newsletter, you will find a project will stimulate public/private partnerships as coupon that signals the end of an era. This year, our additional funding sources. Annual Summer Barbecue will no longer be run by A In order to be eligible for the federal. Hd and Michelle Slaughter. For many years, they M i4 funds, a comprehensive plan must be have hosted this successful event and we have —J*4 *^7 developed to improve existing and stuffed ourselves on clams, corn on the cob, sausage, ^^ !> future opportunities for new outdoor etc., while enjoying their hospitality. This year, Ed * '•' | '» recreation in the . The decided to stop shucking clams and pass the clam funds provided by the club will be used for knife to someone else. Thanks so much Ed and development of the comprehensive plan. Michelle for all your hard work. On another subject, a change in the Jack Gcbel has volunteered to host this year's .reservation policy for the Wiezel Trails barbecue. He is planning a full day and maybe cabin has been made. Initially, weekend evening of picnicing in the Hamptons with a seafood reservations for the trails cabin will only be barbecue, including calms (of course!), shrimp, issued through a lottery system. After the lottery is barbecued fish and other delicacies, as well as beer complete, reservations for open nights will be and soda. There has even been talk of a volley ball accepted as at other facilities. game. Jack is known as a great host and this event should be outstanding. Plan to attend on August 22. FN MEMORIAM GETTING OUT by LARRY BRAUN A very new member, Kathryn Duttek was killed when a car thai had collided with another car hit her "Did you read Perlman in BACKPACKER?", us she was standing on the sidewalk. asked Myles. She was a highly raied free lance photographer "Which one?", I asked back. and many of us will remember the pictures of the "About the Polish climbers in the Alps", the retired JBl. Work Weekend that she brought to the May military mountaineer replied, "They are so poorly meeting. She was enthusiastic about her renewed equipped, lake enormous risks, and make great interest in hiking and backpacking and had been personal sacrifices to get to the mountains. 'We are looking forward to being an active club member. climbers. We must be free, even if only a little', they Her death has shocked and saddened many of us. told Perlman." J.F. "Freedom from an oppressive political system?", I parried. After all, this was in 1986, before the Iron Curtain fell, crushing the cold war, and releasing PEOPLE AND PERSPECTIVES political and economic forces that are only now By Arlene Scholcr beginning the long intricate process of resolution. We were hiking through what remained of the old CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE...If you start in 1992 town. Some foundation holes and two cemeteries and finish within two years, you'll qualify for the was all that was left for us to see. We did not stop Adirondack Challenge. Request your card from the but pressed on. Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Center, Box "Of course, escape from job, family, and social 3000, Paul Smiths, NY and return it there when pressures are components of the mountaineer's done. A newspaper article didn't specify your reward freedom", he returned. "But one needs to be going but did outline the requirements: hike or ski one trail TOWARD something, to WANT to climb at the Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center; hike mountains. After all, mountaineering, by definition, or snowshoe one trail at the Newcomb Center; ski or is the sport of getting to mountain tops. Until one's snowshoe a listed winter trail; paddle a listed canoe limit of ability and/or resources is reached, one is route; and hike 3 of the 6 listed park trails. naturally challenged to attempt increasingly more difficult climbs". MEMBERSHIP HEADLINES...LINDA and DAVH Major Myles Moore had taken that challenge. In EDWARDS arc now a family of 3 with the birth of his life of travels he had gotten to the far corners of this world to climb many of its greatest mountains. Andrew Nicholas on May 22, Will Andrew be Would this climb satisfy him?, I thought, inhaling Adirondack air before too long? I think so! "It is the continual development, controlled testing, SA11 INC OPTIONS...! have 3 packets for the expansion, and retesting of one's ability and/or Oyster Bay Sailing School if water sports interest resources that shapes the mountaineer; that secures you Send me 3 stamps ($.29) to receive the the freedom and the means to ever more freedom", information or call (800) 323-2207. Mail your stamps he continued. "The freedom to go to completely new to me at 17 Willow Road, New Hyde Pk, NY 11040. open and silent places of awesome beauty, where one sees the most beautiful sunsets in startling solitude." RETURN A GIFT TO WILDLIPE...The As we passed the remnants of the last farmstead 1 conservation program began in 1982 in New York worried: would he enjoy the summit view I had and it still needs your help. If yoii didn't make a planned for him? 'ITie climb steepened after the last donation with your taxes, you can make a direct stream crossing. donation with checks made payable lo RETURN A "It can be argued that freedom of this sot is < HIT TO WILDLIFE. To send a check or to receive bought only at great personal risk", I said, getting my a list of this year's projects, write to: Return a Gift mind back onto his subject. to Wildlife, Room 524, 50 Wolf Road. Albany, New "There is some risk in almost anything one does. Yoik, 12233-4780. Wisdom dictates control, which includes protection against mishaps, when expanding- Continued limits", Myles countered. effective way is to get current members to sign up new The short, very steep, final climb to the summit members. I am sure you must know of someone who emerged from behind a corner. We stopped as Myles would like to join. PAUL LANZ1I.LOITA will be al examined the vertical wall on our left and said, "Have the monthly meetings with application forms. You you ever noticed those most concerned with the can also write to the address on the back page lo get danger of risk also have relatively little experience some forms mailed to you. Make sure the box for and developed ability. By increasing experience and joining the LI-ADK is checked off. A nifty developed ability they would achieve greater control certificate of appreciation will be sent to all and reduce the danger of the risks they fear". members who sign up one or more NEW members. In He did not speak again until we reached the top. my business dealings and as editor of the 'Mien turning to take in the view I indicated to our mountaineer, I have met over 10 individuals who right, he said, "The fact is there are mountains sized expressed an interest in hiking and would like lo join to every ability. Some of the smallest provide some the LI-ADK club but never heard of our club. of the greatest rewards. All mountaineers get into the GBITING THE WORD OUT! I am sure there are sport on low mountains and progress to bigger and many couch potatoes on Long Island who would like bigger mountains. Now let us not talk for a while. I to venture into the woods and just don't know how want to enjoy this view." to get started. Well the LI-ADK with it's seasoned I had brought him to this summit for one of my veterans like BRAUN, KRIESE, COLES, favorite views in the district. It has a high SC1IOLER et al. will lead them on trails of glory. reward-to-effort ratio. I was a bit surprised but RABIES A recent article in SCIENTIFIC pleased how much he enjoyed seeing the New York AMERICAN discusses the use of Vaccine Bails in City skyline from The Timp. Europe, to halt the spread of Rabies. Vaccine filled hamburgers which can be tossed in the woods will 1/2 PRICE SALE prevent healthy creatures from getting this deadly Two foam pads, 72" x20" x5/8" 14oz NEW $8 each disease. It may also save human life. I have asked CHOUINARD low gaiters, black LIKE NEW $10 Veteran ADK'ER LANNY WEXLER to look into SIGG Two-pot, with covers, cook set 1 t/2 qt & 2 qt VERY this matter. Maybe the LI-ADK can spearhead an GOOD $10 effort to distribute these baits while hiking, 'litis CALL LARRY BRAUN (718) 392-2030 might put our club on the front pages of NEWSDAY and also increase membership. See you on the trails. R.E.

EDITORS DESK Continued from page 4 By Ron Engasser If our roadsides and our Innd are sold off in building lots, who among us, our children or our This issue is my 5th edition as grandchildren or our visitors will ever again see editor. The mountaineer has gone the hidden beauties of our womlerous country? through a succession of 4 printers and The legal provision keeping these access trails now KOPY KAT of Hauppauge is the and providing others as needed seems the only official printer. These editions are composed reasonable answer. using Desktop publishing and all pictures Thank you for thinking seriously about the need are computer generated. I have two new for open space in the Adirondacks. assistants, club members JILL WERF1L Laser Printing and DELIA COSTELLO - Sincerely Eleanor B. Webb Lake typist. My niece types the outings report, J.F. looking back and other feature stories that arrive later. You see, I don't like typing but really enjoy creating the format and appearance of this newsletter. It's lots of fun and allows me to express This edition printed by my creative juices. Since I attend the board meetings of this club I Kopy Kat might as well tell you about the most pressing issues Official printer of the Mountaineer discussed. MEMBERSHIP. The club membership has 516-582-5667 dropped from 350 to 300 and various ways were 658-2 Motor Pkw. Ilsuppaugc, N.Y. 1J788 discussed to get new members. The most cost •3 Dear Editor: Would you allow an old lady to tell you a bit of what open space in the Adirondack has meant and still means to her, to inc, since I first arrived in the park 79 years ago when I was a little girl of 4? In all those years, my feelings of wonder, of enchantment, of peace and of joy have never changed. My husband and I so love this country that we knowingly ran the risk of buying a lovely old vacation home, turned it into a small resort and earned a living there. Oh, yes, we had a struggle getting started, as everyone does. I'll never forget our first 4th of July. We had just one guest, a woman who was a lush. She had lost her driver's license and found it too far to row across the lake to the saloon. So she left! Rut though the lodge was not on the main highway, the beauty of the lake and the mountains, the homey atmosphere, the good home cooking and the pleasant service gradually attracted more people. However, in the late '40s and early '50s, vacationcers seemed to be afraid to walk alone anywhere in the woods. So, loving the woods as I did, I offered to take them to some lovely places with mc. That idea caught on & the demand for nature walks and hikes grew and grew. What had been a sparse guest list in the fall grew to a full and overflowing house, giving us the longest season of any guest establishment in the immediate area. My husband managed the business & hosting. The addition of a good working housekeeper & her crew made it so that I could be free to devote most of my daylight hours to guiding the guests to the lovely secrets of the woods. Now, after 40 years, many of these same guests are still coming, bringing not only their children but their grandchildren. 'Ihey have long since become old friends who look forward to seeing each other and hiking and hobnobbing together every year. We are, of course, retired now and though the trips must be shorter & not too steep, we still go to the offtrail ponds, waterfalls & lakes & are still filled with the joy, peace & wonder of it. But in the last few years some things have changed. For example, a group of us, of whom the youngest is 65 and the eldest is 89, hiked the short trail to a lovely waterfall on a river to which I had introduced them 30 years ago. The trail had been open to local and visiting fisherman, hunters, picnickers and hikers for well over a hundred years. We sat on the rocks beside the stream, ate our packed lunches and dreamingly soaked in the peace and beauty. After less than an hour we started back toward the road. Suddenly, a man dressed in camouflage stepped out of the bushes and blocked the trail. "What are you doing down there?" he demanded. "Why," we replied, "We were just eating our lunch and watching the falls." "Well," he said, "I've been watching you for 20 minutes" (a creepy feeling). "You're trespassing on private property, you have no right to be here!" The little group was stunned. Said the 89-year-old, "Why, I've been coming here for decades. I've never seen a 'No Trespassing' sign. There has been nothing which has indicated that this was not state land and no one has ever told us that we weren't welcome. If someone or a club has bought it, we had no knowledge of it" "Well," said the big man, "you aren't welcome & you had better get off and never come here again. It's a good thing that I caught you and not the president of our club. He would have had you arrested." Since that encounter, these gentle people who have never crushed a fern at the falls or dropped a piece of paper on a trail, who look at the beauty of a flower but don't pick it, who not only clean up after themselves but after other people as well, have never gone back to that spot and never will go back again. Last fall the club put an ad in the local newspaper for new memberships. I'll quote it here as accurately as I can remember it. "If you join the club, you will have 3,690 acres on which you can hunt, fish, hike or picnic without meeting anyone but possibly another member of the club." A local man told us that the club had raised its dues from $200 a year to $400. He said, "I had to drop out. I can't afford that." I don't know what the club rules arc. If that rate includes family and guests, it would cost the member $400 for each yearly visit of this same group. If, however, no one but a member of the club is allowed on the land, our little picnic would have cost our group $3,200 for we would all have to join. Commonly, in the Adirondacks, trails start off public roads through private land. I have jotted down, off hand, a list of 18 near our home. If we cannot follow the trails across the private lands which many generations of the Adirondackers have crossed, then we simply cannot use their old trails. Coutinued on page 3 WE MUST CONSERVE LAND J.F.

c SUNKEN FOREST, FIRE ISLAM) & NATIONAL SKASHORE.....5 1/2 year Jaime Crump and Dad JULY 25 Bill wil lead an easy hike or 4 to 5 miles to Fire Island's Sunken Forest. Also visit to Fire Island's SAT communities. Plenty of time for ocean swimming. Fee for ferry from Bay Shore. NO GO IN RAIN. JAIME CRUMP 226-0564 Evenings 8-9 PM REGISTER BY JULY 23 OUTING SCHEDULE

DEVIL'S DEN PRESERVE A moderately easy 5 to 7 miles in the Nature Conservancy's Devil's JULY 4 Den Preserve, near Weston, CT. Gently rolling hills, streams and open woodland. This is the largest SAT B + undeveloped area in Southern Connecticut and includes Godfrey Pond, a very beautiful lake sized pond with massive granite ledges rising on one side, charcoal making site and an old millsite. Only a 90 minute drive from Little Neck carpool. Call leader for meeting place. NO GO IN RAIN. GLORIA BELLAFATTO before 9 PM (203) 730-9367 REGISTER BY JULY 2

HARRIMAN SUNSET HIKE An easy 6 mile hike in Harriman on generally level trails. No hiking JULY 4 c+ on the trails in the dark, and drive to Perkins Memorial Tower for sunset. Telephone to register and SAT for meeting place. NO GO IN RAIN. Registration accepted up to day of hike. GEORGE LOCASCIO 825-8144 CATSKILL BACKPACK Backpack to the Catskills. Drive up Wednesday 8th. Plan to hike the JULY 8-10 WED-FRI infamous Devil's Path over Sugarloaf, Twin and Indianhcad and another hike Kaaters Kill High Peak. A Return Friday PM. ERNIE KRIESE before 9 PM 744-9350 REGISTER BY JULY 6 DON MANTELL 7-10 PM 598-1015 JULY 9 PIANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM Spend a summer's morning walking the lovely grounds of THU Planting Fields Arboretum covering 409 acres landscaped acres. Many species of trees on the grounds C include beeches, elms, lindens, tulip and cedars-of-lebanon. Visit the Synoptic garden, greenhouses and Coe Hall 65 room tudor revival mansion. Nonimal fee. NO GO IN RAIN. HOWARD GRABER7-9PM 931-3129 REGISTER BY JULY 8

JULY 11 SOUTH FORK ICE CREAM BIKE RIDE Approximately 35 miles flat to gcnUy rolling terrain on SAT B rural eastern I^ong Island's South Fork. We'll reward ourselves with an ice cream stop. NO GO IN RAIN. PAUL LANZILIXDTTA before 10 PM 345-3581 REGISTER BY JULY 9

JULY 11 B+ SCHUNEMUNK MT.....A moderately strenuous 10+ miles up Sweet Clover Trail. Enjoy panoramic views from both ridges. Visit the Megaliths. Steady rain cancels. SAT JANET POMERANZ **NO CAIJ-S AFTER 10 PM** 671-1487 REGISTER BY JULY 9 JULY 12 RAMAPOS 16 strenuous hilly miles on the Hocferlcin, Cannonball and other trails. Many god SUN A- V1CWS Hc2VV 1*3ID CflDCCls MARGUERITE ST. PALI.EY 8:30-10:30 PM (212)242-8355 REGISTER BY JULY 11

BREAKNECK RIDGE A moderately strenuous scramble rewarded by magnificent views of the JULY 15 B+ WED Hudson River, Stormking Mountain, West Point, etc. This 10-MILE hike is not for the acrophobia Possible aprcs hike dinner in the quaint village of Cold Spring. DON MANTELL before 9:30PM 598 1015 REGISTER BY JULY 14 JULY 18 OKKANOS WHALE WATCHING Depart from Viking Dock in Montauk on Finback II for a SAT r search for whales. Morning sailing. Approx. cost $25. Make your own reservations (516) 728-4522. This is the fourth summer that we've been out with Okeanos and we've seen whales every year. JEANNE GRAY 691-0629 7-10 PM

JULY 17-19 A + LOJ CAMPOUT AND HIGH PEAK CUMB We'll stay at the Loj campground Fri and Sat night. FRI-SUN We plan to climb Whiteface and Esther and share a campsite dinner on Sat. Sun is a free day. It's OK not to climb those peaks Sat, but we want you to share, and HELP Willi, the dinner and FUN Sat evening. Wc can take only 10 more in our two campsites, so respond early with a $5. (for each space) non-rcfundablc check payable to: LARRY BRAUN, 48-05 42nd St. #6F, Sunnyside, NY 11104-3148, but ABSOLUTELY no later than Mon, June 22, for guaranteed space. We'll do our best to find space for late callers. LARRY BRAUN (718)392-2030 7-10PM REGISTER BY JUNE 22

JULY 18 LAKE. AWOSTING A moderate hike of approx. 6 -10 miles depending on route for swimming and SAT B blueberry picking at a beautiful 2000 ft high glacial lake perched on top of the Schwangunk . Escarpment. NO GO IN RAIN. KEN KING 7-10PM 897-5306 REGISTER BY JULY 17

JULY 19 B ANNUAL L.L NORTHPORK PIE RI1>E TO THE LAND OF THE BUFFAIX) Ride from Manorvillc SUN through the Hat farmlands of eastern I,ong Island to Briermcre Farms in Riverhead and feast on fabulous pic. Then ride continues out to Northvillc for a cooling swim in the Sound. On the tray out,we'll try to find the elusive Long Island buffalo. Yes, really! Ride is about 35 moderate miles and should be enough to put a dent in the cherry peach and black berry calories. Don't wait to register at last minute. JOAN GOSSNER 7-10PM 689-3070 fTl REGISTER BY JULY 18 V

JULY 26 g HOOK MX BLUEBERRY PICKING A 6 - 8 mile moderate hike of nearby Hook Mountain in our Sl'N annual quest for berries. Kat yourself blue and enjoy the view. NO GO IN RAIN. HARRY and YETTA SOKOL 7-10 PM 433-6561 REGISTER BY JULY 24

ju, 26 CRATER LAKE, KITMTINNY MTS Easy to moderate hiking of 6 miles on the Appalachian SUN "' Trail & wood roads. 3 lakes for swimming. Snorkcling in a mountain lake. NO GO IN RAIN. KEN KING 7-10 PM 897-5306 REGISTER BY JULY 24 TUBE THE ESOPUS! A moderate Catskill day hike on Saturday. On Sunday, rent an inner AUG 1-2 r> tube and float and bump your way down the Esopus, and intermittent calm stretches for thrill SA1-SUN seekers and sun seekers. Bring a bathing suit. Stay at inexpensive campground on Saturday night. Come for one or both days. Tube rent at approx. $13. LORRAINE HOENNINGER 7-10 PM 399-5750

TACONIC MT. BIKE RIDE.....Very strenuous, very beautiful 45 mile loop beginning and ending AUG 1 A _i_ at Bash Bish Falls on paved and dirt roads. We will begin with a 1500 foot climb in NY to SAT Massachusettes, continue on the road past Mt. Washington State Forest, descend a steep road to Salisbury, CT, and head back to Bash Bish on other scenic roads. DON MANTELL 6-9 PM 598-1015 REGISTER BY JULY 30

PALISADES WALK A 4 to 5 mile easy circular along the Long Path and Shore Paths. Nice AU„.,G„ 2 0-4- views of the Hudson River. One short, steep climb up from the river level. JENNY KOnN 7-10 PM 351-9644 REGISTER BY JULY 31 LOJ CAMPOUT AND HIGH PEAK CLIMB....The plan is to stay at the LOJ campground Fri & Sat JULY 17-19 . night, climb Colden via the Trap Dike (another group can go up by trail & we'll meet'on the FRI-SUN A + summit) & share a campsite dinner an Sat. Sunday is a free day. It's OK not to climb ('olden Sat, but we want you to share, and HELP WITH, the dinner and FUN Sat evening. We can take only 10 more on our two campsites, so respond early with a $5 (for each space) non-refundable check payable to LARRY BRAUN, 48-05 42nd St. #6F, Sunnysidc, NY 11104-3148, but ABSOLUTELY no later than Mon, July 13 for guaranteed space. We'll do our best to find space for late callers. LARRY BRAUN (718) 392-2030 REGISTER BY JULY 13

g ^_ BLACK ROCK FOREST A moderately strenuous 10 miles in beautiful Black Rock Forest. We'll ' AUG 8 pass several lovely ponds and enjoy sweeping views from Black Rock, Spy Rock, and Eagle (Miffs. SAT NO GO IN RAIN. JOAN and JACK WEISENBLOOM 6-11 PM 744-3919 REGISTER BY AUG 7 WELWYN PRESERVE.....A short, easy 3 to 4 mile walk of this peaceful, wooded nature preserve in T SAT the heart of Long Island's Gold Coast. Finish in time to make the picnic. nOWARDGRABER 7-9 PM 931-3129 REGISTER BY AUG 7

AUG 9 THE DOG DAYS OF AUGUST.....Take an easy and short 3 to 4 mile morning stroll the Nature SUN „, Conservancy 's East Farm Nature preserve in nearby Head of the Harbor. Pastoral woods & fields. L> Bring a dog or come on your own. Ideal hike if you have other plans for the afternoon. We'll go rain or shine. JILL WERFEL 7-10 PM 751-3565 REGISTER BY AUG 7 SLIDE MOUNTAIN Approx. 7 moderately strenuous miles to the 4180 foot balsam clad summit AUG 15 ti + SAT of Slide Mt., the highest point in the Catskills. Breathtaking views from Burrough's summit rock. ED HAHNEFELD 7-10 PM 221-9672 REGISTER BY AUG 13

HARRIMAN HIKE AND SWIM Hike about 8 moderate miles, catch a few views. Work up a little AUG 16 B+ sweat & then dip your hot, tired, little body into a nice, cool lake - ahhhh! SUN ERNIE KRIESE 744-9350 REGISTER BY AUG 14 ADIRONDACK BACKPACK Climb Santanoni, Panther and Couchsachraga. We'll make the AUG 21-23 A+ hard 5-mile backpack to Bradley Pond Fri night by headlamp (or you can lake Friday off & drive FRI-SUN up early). Sat we'll be up early to climb the peaks, and have Sunday to recuperate. + LARRY BRAUN (718) 392-2030 REGISTER BY AUG 17

WALKING DUNES AT MONTAUK AND HITHER WOODS 8 to 9 moderate miles over sand AUG 22 B dunes & woodland. Most visitors to Hitherhills don't visit. SAT FRANK MARSHALL 6-10 PM 696-4583 NO GO IN RAIN REGISTER BY AUG 20 APPALACHIAN TRAIL NJ - Approx. 15 strenuous miles a fairly brisk pace on the Appalachian AUG 29 A- Trail in either the Kittatinny Mts. or Greenwood Lake area. Leader's discretion. Several panoramic view points at either location. Dinner a possibility after hike. NO GO IN RAIN. SAT LANNYWEXLER 7-10 PM 938-5721 REGISTER BY AUG 27

0 AUG 30 NOTHING CAN STOP ME.....Here is ADK's 1st NCSM (NOTHING CAN STOP ME) hike. For the SUN truly adventurous only. A combination of bushwhacking orienteering, climbing and survival. Call A leader for details and location. RICH MOORE 6-9 PM (914) 496-7667 REGISTER BY AUG 28

SEPT 5-7 BACKPACK BURROUGHS RANGE A moderate backpack to Denning lean-to. Set up camp and SAT-MON A- DO day hike's of the surrounding trailed 3500 ft. peaks in the southern Catskill wilderness. Not for beginners! JACKLAMBROS 242-5654 7-10PM REGISTER BY AUG 31

ALLEN MT Climb a remote, trailless Adirondack high peak. Approx. 10 miles each way for the SEPT 5-7 A trail head. This trip will involve a 5 mile backpack on trail to set up base camp. The mountain well SAT-MON be climbed the next day and then pack out. CHARLIE HANSEN 7-11 PM 669-2485 REGISTER BY AUG 20

SEPT 5 PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM Annual Beethoven Festival. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy SAT your choice of performance by many talented musicians. Cost is $15 for general admission. Rain C date Sunday Sept. 6. Come early for stroll around grounds and morning coffee and danish pastry. JEANNE GRAY 691-0629 REGISTER BY SEPT 3

ADVANCE NOTICE SEPT 19-26 CANOE ADIRONDACKS Canoe the Adirondacks - extended canoe camping. Itinerary to be set SAT-MON A depending upon number of participants and their level of experience. Camping experience helpful. Call leader for details. JIM PELZER 7-9 PM 627-2551 VERMONT HIKING.....We'll be hiking in Vermont on the Appalachian Trail from Bennington to SEPT 4-13 Norwich. There will be long days 15-18 miles, as well as moderate days of 8-10 miles. Probably FRI-SUN A we'll be in two campgrounds during this time. If you're interested in joining us for all or a part of our hiking trip, call HERB COLES or JUNE FAIT at 897-5306.

SUMMER MIDWEEK OUTING PROGRAM

Some ADKers are unavailable for weekend hiking, but would like to hike on weekday. It's nice to know that if you need a break during the week, there might be a group that is doing something we all love. This program will be going every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday throughout July and August.

MYSTERY MONDAYS Various hikes near and far of varying length. REGISTER UP TO THE DAY BEFORE HIKE. ERNIE KRIESE - 744-9350, DON MANTELL 598-1015 BOARDWAIJt WEDNESDAYS Boardwalk rambles at a brisk pace - 4 miles Long Beach area. REGISTER UP TO THE DAY BEFORE HIKE. JUNE FAIT 7-10 PM 897-5306 HARRIMAN THURSDAYS All weather hikes of 4-5 miles, generally in Harriman State Park. Leisurely pace. REGISTER UP TO THE DAY BEFORE HIKE. BERNIE TANNENBAUM 7-10 PM 482-5379

PAUL LANZILLOTTA is outings coordinator for SEPTEMBER /OCTOBER Mountaineer. Contact PAUL at (516) 345-3581 to register your outing for publication. Please send your trip reports to JEANNE GRAY (691-0629), 34 RUSSELL ST., AM1TYVILLE, NY 11701.

OUTINGS GUIDELINES:

REGISTRATION FOR ALL OUTINGS IS REQUIRED. Leader may refuse to take anyone not registered. Persons who do register are expected to show up or call to cancel. * GROUND RULES AND SUGGESTIONS - Minors (under 18) without parent or responsible adult accompanying must call leader prior to trip for OK. Bring trail snack, water, extra piece of clothing for warmth, hat and rain gear. Hiking trips require ssturdy footwear. Consult with leader if in doubt as to trip requirements. * CARPOOL LOCATION - Shopping center (street parking only) on northwest corner of Long Island Expressway Service Road and Little Neck Parkway (Exit 32). * CARPOOL RATES - Suggested minimums: Harriman $10, Shawangunks $15, Catskills $20, Adirondacks $45. Drivers set final rates. LOOKING BACK by JEANNE GRAY trail. The lovely Popoiopen Gorge Trail was relatively clean leaving little work to be done. Only some minor MAR 28 - WHLWYN PRESERVE - NANCY IIODSON cleanup near several sites on Popoiopen Brook was (I.), PAT TRP.ACY and 13 non-members did about 3 necessary. Otherwise an enjoyable stroll through the mites in this combination marshland and mature forest, budding woods along the brook, a short but steep climb "Indian Sweating Grounds'1, a campsite where Indian brought us to Popoiopen Torne for lunch and friendly rituals we recnactcd was discovered. conversation. Wc basked in the sun and enjoyed the cool MAR 28 - WARD POUND RIDGE - BOB breezes and unlimited views of Harriman Park, the McDERMOTT (L), GEORGE CUTLER, VLADIMIR Hudson River and surrounding country. Spotted two bucks LASCAR, FRANK TROHA, PAUL REGENBOGEN, with velvet antlers and several turkey vultures iu flight. DELIA COSTELLO and ALEXIS COURNOS covered 5 -6 miles. Major points of interest included the The ADK-LI Welcomes I,cathcrman's Cave, Dancing Rock, Spy Rocks, Firetowcr Hill and the Trailside Museum. Also saw first robin of New club members: Spring! APR 4 - WILD WOOD STATE PARK - BOB Kathleen Ayers McDERMOTT (L), I .AURA FARRELL, PAULA Delia CosteUo DO NO HOE, PAUL REGENBOGEN, SHANTA Jemes Daris SWEZY, EILEEN CHANG and LUCILLE GIFFONE Rosemark Krugaluk hiked 4 miles. We lunched a perch a large, erratic boulder Robert Nordman left behind by glaciers atop the glacial moraine that is the Chris Ronk sand cliffs of I.ong Island's North Shore. We spied a lone Karl Aarseth swan swimmiug in the Sound far below; quite unusual, I Anne Fitzgibbon thought, a lone swan swimming in salt water. Also saw Cynthia Stedronsky gulls, ducks and cormorants as well as the first robins of Spring. APR 4 - HARRIMAN STATE PARK - ERNIE KRIESE (L), PAT' TREACY, BILL BOWLER, CHRIS BIAZAK, 44 Advance Notice 44 FENNA KOPPELMAN, NJNA COHEN, LARRY BRAUN, ROBIN GEI.LER. The group had excellent weather to catch the views from Diamond Mountain, Winter Solstice Concert At St John The Wanasink and Pine Meadow Lakes. Exploring the remains Devine Cathedral in N.Y.C.. By Paul Winter, of COC works at Minsi Swamp was nice, but certainly ticket info to folio"?/ in the next newsletter didn't compare to the antics of a pond full of croaking, fornicating frogs viewed earlier. Definitely a sure sign of Approx.cost $20. Tentitive Date Fri. Dec 18th Spring! Wc unashamedly fought for a better look with field JUDY BILCHIK 437-4258 glasses at this rare ecological sight. Ix>ts of conversation and laughs - a perfect Spring hike. APR 5 - DOUBLETOP MOUNTAIN - RON BNGASSER (L), and ADA BUSSO did 11 miles. Starting from the southern end of the " - West Branch Trail", up along Biscuit Brook to junction of private land; followed posted signs and red blazes to summit of Doubletop which had one foot of snow. Located crashed Piper Cub; saw propeller wrapped around tree, one wing wedged in tree fork; fuselage was twisted, mangled mess. Weather was cold and windy, making trek through snow 1992 difficult. APR 12- MANORVILLE, PECO NIC COUNTY PARK ANNUAL - PAUL 1ANZILLOTTA (L), DOT and CHARLIE BARBECUE COUPON McGARVEY, CHARLIE THOMPSON, DELIA COSTELLO, and KATHY DUDEK hiked 6 miles. Saw AUGUST 22 ducks, geese and swans on several ponds. Also saw ATV use near Sandy and Duck Pond. - Send to JACK GEBEL at 11 N QUARTER ROAD, APR 12 - VLY AND BEAR PEN MTS. (CATSKIIXS) - WESTHAMPTON, NY 11977-1001, accompanied by LARRY BRAUN (L), and ROBIN GELLER (K-ADK) a SASE for directions & more details. Deadline is hiked 7 miles. Following the herd path to the Vly canister July 31. Cancellations MUST be received before & after lunch in the col, the road and herd path to Bear August 14 and accompanied by a SASE. Pen, 1-arry Braun & a K-ADKcr spent some time I have enclosed a check made payable to JACK discussing the mechanical features of the 1937 Ford truck GEBEL to reserve a place at the August 22 and farm tractor which were used to run the ski rope-tows Barbecue. $20.00 per person some 40 years ago. APR 26 - BIKE TRIP THROUGH STONY BROOK Name_ AREA - JOAN GOSSNER (L) and GEORGE DIETZ Street biked appcox. 27 miles. Weather was overcast with some TownJ] sun Noticed early signs of Spring - blooming forsythis, Phone daffodils and flowering trees. Total number of people MAY 3 - LITTER DAY - HARRIMAN (POPOIX)PEN AmountofCbeck ™ GORGE, TRAIL) - LANNY WEXLER (L), GEORGE, Drink preference Soda Beer_ FORM, HERB COLES, ERNIE KRIESE, NANCY Diet Soda HODSON aud PAUL Dl'iTHR covered 4 miles of fhr. 8 15th Annual ADK-LI Columbus Weekend LOJ Trip, October 9-12,

To the Adirondack High Peaks Area During Fall Color And the Centennial Of the Adirondack Preserve (1892-1992)

Full hiking schedule: easy, moderate, strenuous. Saturday and Sunday evening programs. Adirondack Loj, lean-tos and campsites available. Application deadline is September 5th. Complete the application and mail NOW for best choice. Registration will be opened to all metro-NY ADKers after August 15th. Lodging deposit is fully refundable up to until September 5th. Refundable after date ONLY if replacement found. THE $5 APPLICATION FEE (PER PERSON) IS NOT REFUNDABLE. Lodging balance is due upon checkout. You pay directly to the Loj, (rates subject to change without notice.) An information package and carpool list will be sent approximately 3 weeks prior to trip. Questions??? Call ERNIE KRIESE (516) 744-9350, evenings. ***IMPORTANT*** If your arrival or dinner plans change or you need to cancel, please call Ernie as soon as possible.

1992 Rates Adirondack L-oj (Per Person) Coed Family Private Room Bunkroom Bunkroom (dbl occ) Bed & breakfast $29 $35 $48 Bed, breakfast & dinner $40 $46 $59 Trail Lunch $4 $4 $4 Adirondack Leanto (max 6 persons)...$16/first two: $2.50 additional* Wilderness Campsite (max 6 persons)..,$13/first two; $1.50 additional* Trailhead Parking...$6 per day, ADK members $2 per day The Loj accommodates 46 people in four private rooms* four family bunkrooms and a coed bunkroom. Linen and hot showers provided. The Wilderness campground includes 36 campsites and 13 leantos, each with a fireplace and ' \\ picnic table. ADK members receive 10% discount. * Final amount depends on occupany.

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Phone ( ) ADK-LI Member? YES ( ) NO( ) What day do you plan to arrive? Friday, Oct 9 ( ) or Saturday Oct 10 ( ) Do you wish dinner at the Loj ($11, served 6PM) that night? YES ( ) NO ( ) Willing to drive others? YES ( ) NO ( ): Prefer to ride? YES ( ) NO ( ) Suggested carpool rate is $45; driver has final discretion on rate.)

Required PER PERSON deposit: (Check payable to ADK-LI) l)Ix)j Bunkroom ($15 per person per night) 2) Family Bunkroom ($15 per person per night) 3) Private Room (for 2 - $15 per person per night). . . . 4) Campsite ($12). ~ 5) Leanto ($16) 6) Application fee ($5 per person) TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED

Send to ERNIE KRIESE, P 0 BOX 183, SHOREHArl, NY 1 1786. Enclosed 1 business size self-addressed envelop with your registration (for information package). REGISTRATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 5TH. g . MORE LOOKING BACK MARY GRUNTHAL covered 6 miles. 63 species of birds were seen including 2 rare sooty terns, oyster catchers, red MAY 9 - TACONIC MT. BIKE TRIP - DON knots, black bellied plovers, ruddy Turnstones, many MANTHLL (L), DIRK SNBATH and RICHARD warblers, including the rare and beautiful chestnut-sided NAGLE (non-members) bikcd 38 miles. This ride warbler. Real Man patches were awarded to all who braved started and ended in Salisbury, CT on a picture, perfect the inclement weather. day, running through the pastoral beauty of local farms MAY 23 - BROTHERS TRAIL MAINTENANCE in NY and CT and through the scenic splendor of (ADIRONDACRS) - HERB COLES (L), JUNE FAIT, Bash-Bish Palls and the Taconics in MA. The 1700' HARRY and YETTA SOROI, MARVIN AND GLORIA climb also made it a challenge. A repeat performance ROSEN, GEORGE FORM, PAUL J

MEETINGS : All meetings through AUG.. 1992 will be held at the Oakwood Elementary School, Huntington be held at the Oakwood Elementary School, Huntington Station. Take exit 39 (Round Swamp Rd.) off Northern Pkwy., proceed north 1 mile to Jericho Tnpk., turn right (east), proceed to 2nd light (approx 1-2 miles), turn left (North) on Oakwood Rd., proceed several blocks, turn left (west) on to West 22nd St., proceed about 1/4 mile to school on right side of road.

PROGRAMS

Thursday JULY 9 JONES BEACH 7:30 PM Meet at nag pole center area Parking field 4. No go in rain.

Thursday August 22 BARBEQUE IN THE HAMPTONS. See coupon page 8

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