SEM / AMC 2002Annual Meeting Executive Board Nominations SOLO Wilderness First Aid Course

SEM / AMC 2002Annual Meeting View from the' Chair Save fhe date: Nov. 16th at White's of Westport by Anne Chace

join Come old friends and new at the Chapte/s 2002 Annual Meeting, to be The United Nations has declared 2002 the lnternational Year of the held Saturday, November 16, at White's of Westport. Happy Hour begins Mountain (IYOM). How can we as AMC members acknowledge at 6 pm, with a buffet dinner following at 7. Dinner will include Caesar this designation? Several ideas come to mind. First, we can re- salad, stir fry vegetables, potatoes, chicken, baked scrod, seafood pasta, new our membership in the Club or invite relatives and friends to pork party pastries, roast tenderloin of with apple raisin stuffing, assorted join. "Membership in a Bottle" makes a great gift and the South- and coffee. Our speaker will be Frank Shea, who will talk about the Old eastern Mass. chapter reaps some monetary benefits, as well. We Growth Forest of Mt. Wachusett. In addition to the business meeting and can share our love ofthe outdoors with others. As New England- presenting election of new officers for the Executive Board, we will be the ers, we live in a mountain ecosystem and economy; therefore, we 2002 Distinguished Service Award to a deserving SEM chapter member. need to be practical with our use of resources by practicing conservation and recycling. We should consider taking a "Leave No Cost of attendance is $20 per person. Checks payable to SEM/AMC Trace" training course and learn to recreate on the land with low must be sent to Treasurer Donna Desrochers. 295A Indian Town Rd,, impact. Our chapter has scholarships to encourage leaders to Westport, MA 02790. attend this AMC course. Contact Vice Chair Bob Vogel for more information ([email protected]). And for more information about Directions: from Cape l-195 W to Exit 10 (Horseneck BeachMestporl - IYOM, visit www.mountain.org or www.mountains2002.org, Rte 88). Take first exit to Rte 6 W and go 1/2 mile to Whites. From North - Rte 24 S to l-195 E to Exit 9. Bear right and take first ight. The Chapter Board recently approved a letter of solicitation seeking SEM member support of the AMC 1251h capital campaign. The Executive Board Nominations money will be used to fund outdoor education programming, create an endowment, maintain and create new trails, renovate existing The Nominating Committee presents the following slate of nominees for huts and lodges, and build a new environmental education center, the 2003 Chapter Executive Board. Members attending the Annual Meef including the Highland Center at Crawford Notch where ground ing on Nov. 16 will be asked to vote on these nominees, Additional nomi- breaking occurred on June 21st. nations may be made by any 10 members who specify their candidate for office. These nominations should be presented to Nominating Committee AMC has received a coveted pledge of gl million from the Kresge Chair Muriel Thomas (508-428-3593) or Chapter Secretary Barbara Vogel Foundation. This pledge is dependent on the AMC raising $3 (508-238-7732) not later than 21 days prior to the Annual Meeting. Nomi- million in new gifts by December 31 ,2002. The Kresge grant has nations may not be made from the floor except in the case of the death, a dual purpose: to raise the money and also to obtain pledges from incapacity or withdrawal of the candidate. new donors, like you and me. Conkibutions and pledges ofany amount are welcome. lf you have never contributed to the AMC Ghapter Chair ...... Anne Chace before, please consider this 125tn campaign. Dream a little: Chap- Vice Ghair Bob Vogel ter hut night in the new Highland Center in Cravrford Notch! Make * Treasurer Mike Woessner your pledge as generous as possible and thanks for your support. Secretary Barbara Vogel Hiking Chair Erika Bloom Cape Hikes Chair ,,.,...,,,.., Janet DiMaftia SOLO Wilderness First Aid Course Biking Chair Nancy Beach October 5-6 at Camp Lyndon on the Cape Ganoe/Kayak Chair,...,,..... Ed Foster Skiing Chair Barbara Hathaway Space is still available for this yea/s WFA training course, which Trails Chair Patrick Holland will teach you basic skills for treating accidents in the wild. But Education Chair..,,...,,..,,... Steve Tulip please hurry, as space is limited. Conservation Chair...... , Louise Anthony Membership Chair .....,,...... Linda Gronin For details and to register, contact SEM Education Chair Steve * Communications ..,,...,...,. Linda Church Tulip (508- 977-9309, [email protected]) or Co-Chair Laura Smea- ton (61 7-695-9903, [email protected]). * lndicates new nominees: all others are incumbents 2

Ihe Soufheast Breeze is published quarterly by the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter of AMC. Chapter Chair: Anne Chace (508) 824-8871 Vice Chair: Bob Vogel (508) 238-7732 Secretary: Barbara Vogel (508) 238-7732 Treasurer: Donna Desrochers (508) 673-7833 Education Chair: Steve Tulip (508) 977-9309 Membership Chair: Linda Cronin (781) 447-2597 Conservation Chair: Louise Anthony (508)758-4215 Newslefter Editor: Wayne Taylor (508) 252-6995 WEBSITE ADDREESS: httpt/ vwtw.amcsem.org

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Tell us about your last great outdoors adventure... Your com- Nov. 22-24 Workshop: How To Become A Major ments and suggestions are always welcome, as are your contributions of Excursions Leader - Visit some of the most exciting places in articles, poetry, photography or anything else related to your AMC member- the world as the leader of an AMC Major Excursionl This workshop ship. When submitting something, please respect our deadline, which is the provides important training to enable you to lead Major and 20th of the month, two months prior to the publication date (e.9. Oct. 20 for Interchapter Excursions. lt helps persons who have AMC activity the Dec/Jan/Feb issue). We'll publish your submissions on a space- leadership experience (no beginners) transition from leading weekend available basis. Contact us at 508-252-6995 or [email protected] . chapter activities to more complex and longer Interchapter and Major Excursions. Previous outdoor leadership training is highly desirable. Not getting your copy of the Breeze? Call Membership Chair Linda Emphasis is on planning, cost estimating, trip management, people Cronin (781-447-2597) or drop her an e-mail skills, and risk management. Includes procedures and guidelines for ([email protected]) to be sure you're on the list. researching, proposing, and leading Interchapter and Major Excursions. Exchange ideas, problems, solutions with some of the Chapter News Notes AMC's most skilled leaders. Small group size assures abundant discussion and access to instructors. We will provide the help you need to make it as easy as possible to qualify as a Major or How to Srgn Up for an SEMlAMC-led Activity lnterchaoter Excursions leader. Just as there's a prescribed list of gear to bring on most AMC activities, so too is there a prescribed way to sign up for planned outings. In many cases, Cost: approx. $65 incl.2 nights lodging,2 breakfasts,2 lunches, and leaders want to "screen" ootential particioants to assure that their level of 1 dinner. What a bargain! The Leadership Training is being experience and physical conditioning are appropriate for the planned activ- conducted at the White Memorial Foundation in Litchfield, CT. For ity. Screening requires a two-way conversation, so when a trip listing says registration package, send SASE to Jan Taylor, 4 Trotting Horse '?egister with ..." please phone (don't email) the leader/co-leader to sign up. Drive, Lexington, M A 02421 (78 1 -862-1 897 before 9pm). Email [email protected]. Space is limited, so reqister as soon as possible. Also, please don't wait till the last minute to register. Trip leaders have a lot of details to plan and organize, and a call the night before to register for AMC FallGathering 2002: Oct.25-27 tomonow's activity could well result in your not being allowed to participate. "The Shenandoah Shindig" Seeking Nominations for SEM Distinguished Service Award Save these dates Friday At last yeais 25th anniversary Annual Meeting, the Chapter inaugurated its through Sunday, October 25-27 for the - "The " - annual Distinguished Service Award, which honors a member of SEM/AMC 2002Fall Gathering, Shenandoah Shindig hosted by the DC Chapter of lt's an place whose service to the Chapter and its members goes above and beyond the AMC. exciting, clubwide event that will take in Front Royal, call of duty. The DSA Nominating Committee which includes last yea/s Virginia, on the very edge of the beautiful Shenandoah - National Park. recipient, Bruce Dunham, plus Chapter Chair Anne Chace, Conservation Committee Chair Louise Anthony, and award founder, Bob Bentley - is cunently seeking nominees. lf you would like to nominate a Chapter mem- Besides the usual AMC committee meetings, there will be a variety of chapter-led hiking, paddling ber for this prestigious award, please phone Bob Bentley at (508) 866-3057. and bicycling trips, tours of Civil War battlegrounds and the Appalachian Trail conference headquarters in Harpers Ferry, W, plus campfire sing-alongs, wine tastings and a lot Bottlett more. Mark you calendar and watch for registration information in the "Membership in a mail or visit www.outdoors.org or www.amc-dc.org for more details A great gift for your favorite outdoors enfhuslasf. on this event. Single Membership $40,00 Family Membership $65.00 Rise to the Summit Make a Giftfor Future Generations of AMCers Nalgene Boftle with $10 Gift Certificate good for AMC lodging, workshops and books. You can share your passion for outdoor recreation and conservation with future generations of hikers, paddlers and other outdoor Contact: Linda Cronin New Members Only enthusiasts through a bequest to the Appalachian Mountain Club. lf [email protected] 781-447-2597 you have already named AMC in your will, please notify us so that we can say thank you and welcome you to the Summit Society

On the cover ... For information on how to include AMC in your will or to learn about From the South Twin, charitable gifts that produce income, please contact the Planned looking south over the Giving Office at (617)523-0655 ext. 309, 5 Joy Street, Boston, MA Bond Range loward the 02108, or via email at [email protected]. Hancocks and Mt. Photo credit: Wayne Taylor, May 1998 Canigain. Sat., Sept 28 - Mt, Waumbek (B3B) We will hike via the Stan King trail to the summit of Mt. Waumbek, return same route. Register with CL Mike Vining 781-344-0103 (7-9 pm). L Walt Wells 508-279- 1963 (7-9 pm).

Sat., Oct 5 - Norris Reservation, Nonarcll & Two Mile Reserva. tion, Marshfield (C4D) Easy hikes through two Trustees of Reser- vations properties. Both have North Riverviews and are steeped in colonial history. Great hike for - Ratings: First character indicates distance in miles. Second indicates families, seniors, everybody come 0n down! Registerwith L pm, leader's pace over average terrain. Third character indicates tenain. BillRuel,78l-878-7713, M-F 7-9 [email protected] M-F only. Miles Pace/ mph Terrain Sat.-Sun., Oct 5.6 Wilderness First Aid Course, AA=13+ 1=very fasU2.S A=very strenuous see info etse- where in this Breeze. A=9-13 2=fastl2 B=strenuous B=5-8 3=moderate C=average Sat., Oct 12. Foliage Hike at Mt Toby C=<5 4=leisurely D=easy Reservation, Deer. field MA (B3C) Easy hike out in the Connecticut River Valley, good for beginners. Great views from the Hikers unsure of their ability should try only one level higher than fire tower at the top. Register w/ L Patrick Holland 781-9254423 (6-9 pm) [email protected] previously completed. Note: NO PETS without permission of Trip CL Barbara Leland 508-295-9745 (7-9 pm) [email protected] Leader. Individuals under 18 must obtain prior consent from Trip Leader. Sun., Oct 13 Freetown State Forest (B2-3C) Leaders'dogs only L = Leader CL= Co Leader - on hike. Register with L or CL. L Bill Markson (email preferred) [email protected] 508-947-6739. CL Barbara Leland 508-295- Sat., Sept 7 - Orienteering in NH (B3C) How good are your map and 9745 (7-9 pm) [email protected] compass skills? Bring your compass and put them to the test on a permanent orienteering course set up by The NH Orienteering Club. More Sun., Oct 20 , Metacomet.Monadnock Trail (B3B) Mt Tom Reser- of a tun romp through the woods than an actual hike. Register with Leader vation, section 6, Rt. 141 to Conn. River. A 6 mile foliage hike Patrick Holland -9254423 [email protected] 781 Co-leader Mike across a spectacular section of this trail. Beautiful views from the Woessner 508-384-8344 [email protected]. gov cliffs of Mt. Tom and Whiting, virgin hemlock forests, bird viewing platform with 360 degree view of the sunounds. L Dexter Robinson, Sat., Sept 7 - Tripyramid Scramble, NH (A3A) Long hike, Step slides. 781-294-8840,7-9 pm, [email protected], CL Linda Church, 508- What more could you ask for? Oh, yeah, two 4K peaks. Joint kip with 495-1308 7-9 pm, [email protected] Boston Chapter. Reg. w/ L Bob Vogel 508-238-7732 (6-9 pm) rvo- [email protected]. CL PaulVermette 603-598-6623 (5-8 pm) pver- . [email protected]. Sun., Oct 20 "Leave No Trace" @ Gilbert Hills State Forest, Foxboro (B3C) 7 mi., nice wooded hike with gentle slopes, around pond Sun., Sept 8 - Old Colony Rail Hike, Taunton (B3C) 10:30 AM start. a and climb'High Rock'while learning about "Leave No Trace" Maximum 6 miles on former rail line that MBTA may bring back into ser- ethics. L. Bob Vogel 508-238-7732 (6-9 pm) [email protected] Reg. vice. Come walk through history and be prepared for mud. Register w/ L W CL Colleen Bernier 508-954-7491, [email protected] or Anne Chace 508-824-887'1 (7-9 pm). CL Melanie Jansky 781-963-0146 (7-9 pm) [email protected].

Weds., Sept 11 . Hike Planning meeting. Meet at the Universalist Uni- Sat. Oct 26 - Blue Hills Skyline Trail (B3B) Hike from skating rink tarian Church, 25 S. Main St., Middleboro at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to to Rte. 138 (spotting cars). Register with L Pauline Jordan 508-676- attend; new leaders and coleaders needed (will train!). Contact Erika 5146 [email protected] . CL Walt Wells 508-279-1963.

Bloom for info or directions 508-996-3290 (7-9 pm), [email protected] . Sun., Oct 27 - Urban Adventures, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cam. Sat.-Sun., Sept 13.15 Lonesome Lake Trailwork (see Trailwork section). bridge (C4D) Pre Halloween walk through a beautiful, landscaped historic cemetery. And a chance to see the graves of famous peo- Sat.-Sun,, Sept 21.22 - Chapter Hut Night at Cardigan Lodge, NH. See ple: Mary Baker Eddy, Buckminister Fuller, Winslow Homer, lsabella details in last Breeze. Registration closed in August but can contact Erika Stewart Gardner and more. Stop for coffee and a sweet at the Mid- Bloom for any openings or cancellations, 508-996-3290 (7-9 pm) email dle East Caf6 (Harvard Sq.) after. Register with Patrick [email protected] L Holland 781-9254423 6-9pm [email protected] CL Laura Smea- ton 61 7-323-6727 Sat.-Sun., Sept 2'l-22 - The Osceolas (A3B) and Welch Dickey (C3B). [email protected] Come view the foliage in the southern Whites. Possible car camping on Fri. night. Car-spoton Sat., then a nice,longish dayhike, grabbing both peaks Sat., Nov 2 - Wamer Trail (B3C) Edgehill St. over Moose Hill. . . of Osceola, from the Kank to Tripoli Rd.. Car camp locally and work out best hike on the Wamer Trail. Register with CL Barbara Leland the nextday stiffness on Welch Dickey. Reg with Leader Wayne Taylor 508-295-9745 (7-9 pm) [email protected] . L Charlie Fanell 508- 508-252-6995 (7-9 pm)[email protected] . CL Teni Pinto 401-683-2713 822-2123 (7-9 pm). (7-9 pm) [email protected] Sat., Nov 2. Mt. Washington (A3A) A late fall hike to New Eng- Thurs., Sept 26 - Pine hills evening hike (C3C) Hike wooded higher land's highest peak. Above treeline winter experience required as elevations of Plymouth, wildlife sightings very possible. Comfortable eve- well as full winter hiking gear. Route to be determined by conditions. ning hike. Reg.d L Rick Barnes 508-830-0479 (6-9 pm) L Dexter Robinson, 7 81 -294-8U0, 7-9 pm, [email protected], CL [email protected] CL Pam Masters 508-224-7236 . Hiitsme- Paul Vermette, 603-598-6623, $8 pm pvermette@aft .net [email protected]. HIKING and BACKPACKING continued

Sat., Nov 16-Annual Winter Hiking Workshop (1.4 pm), Universalist Unitarian Church, 25 S. Main St., Middleboro (rear door.basement) Join us for our annual winter hiking workshop. Lots of info on hiking and snowshoeing in winter - clothing, equipment, food, etc. Equipment to Thurs hikes: 9:30-11:30 am; Sun hikes 1-3:15 pm; NO DOGS; show & tell. lmportant information for those participating in the beginning Heavy rain cancels. lf in doubt, call leader. PLEASE NOTE - Sat winter hiking series, or just seeking general winter hiking info. Please hikes will be listed separately under'LONGER CAPE HlKES." register with Erika Bloom (508) 996-3290 7-9 pm, [email protected] Sat. hikes are faster-paced: 10 am to 2pm. Bring Lunch.

Sat.-Sun. Nov 23-24- Mt. Jackson . Newman Tentsite Backpack Thurs. Sept 12 - Han'vich Herring River (C3C) Exit 95 from Rt 6 (A3C) Backpack over Mt, Jackson and Saturday stay overnight at New- onto 134, Turn L at 3rd traffic light onto Upper County Rd, then man tent site. Great trip to try out your winter gear. Register with Leader immed. L onto Great Western. Go 2.2 mi. Park on L inside fence Walt Wells 508-279-1963. CL Bob Emery 508-222-8460, other CL at Sand Pond, L Janet DiMattia 508-394-9064, POTLUCK PICNIC Pauline Jordan 508-676-51 46. at L's nearby, following hike,

ROCK CLIMBING Sat. Sept. 14 - See Longer Cape Hikes Sun, Sept 15 - Breunter, Nickerson State Park (C3B) Go to Rock Climbing can be fun and rewarding if done conectly. The following main entrance of pk on 6A. Take first L onto Flax Pond Rd, con- activities are being offered to introduce people to the sporl and help them tinue to end, park at Cliff Pond. L Jack Handlen 508-255-5292. learn basic techniques. No prior experience is needed, just a sense of adventure. Thurs, Sept 19 - Mashpee, Mashpee River Woodlands West (C3C) Drivie W on R 28 go around Mashpee rotary and go E on The top roping activities will introduce basic principles of belaying, rappel- 28. turning first R at Quiniquessett Ave. Woodland pkg lot 5oo ft ling, and climbing techniques. Bouldering activities will help participants on R. Cars may park along road near entrance but wheels must gain valuable hand and feet technique that can be applied on roped be off pavement per police order. L Nancy Wigley 508-548-2362. climbs. All activities require participants to provide their own rock shoes. In addition, participants taking part in the top roping activities will need their Sat, Sept 21 -- See Longer Cape Hikes own harness. Sun. Sept 22 - Provincetown, Beech Forest to Clapps Pond All activities will be led by John Pereira or Brian Donelan, both of (B2C) From Rt 6 take R onto rd to Province Lands Visitor Center. whom have completed an AMGA approved top rope instructor train- Pk at Beech Forest pkg lot. L Ron VanderWeil 508-255-3361. ing program. To register or to obtain more information, contact John at 508-254-8303 or [email protected] Thurs, Sept 26, Mashpee, South Cape Beach (C3C) From Mashpee rotary take Great Neck Rd, S for 2.8 bearing L on Great Please keep in mind that the top roping and bouldering activities are tai- Oak Rd and follow to end approx 2.5 to town pkg lot. L Gary Miller lored for beginners and those who have prior experience will find the ma- 508-540-1 857. terial covered a bit redundant. All activities have the possibilitv to be can- celed due to weather or other acts of God. Sat. Sept 28 - See Longer Cape Hikes Boulderinq Too Roping Sun. Sept 29 - Hanrvich, Hawks Nest State Park (C3B) Rt 6lo Sept.21 Sept. 14 exit 11S on Rt 137. take immed. first Ron Spruce Rd. park on Oct. 26 Oct, 19 slde of road 0,5{.7 mi. in. L Janet DiMattia 508-394-9064.

Thurs. Oct 3 - Wellfleet, Marconi Beach (C3D) From Rt 6 turn R TRAIL WORK on Marconi Beach Rd. Go L to HQ building, take first R. pkg at end of road. L Barbara Hollis 508-240-1973,

Sept 13-15: Lonesome Lake Trail, Franconia Notch. Some changes Sat. Oct 5 - See Longer Cape Hikes here: We will no longer be staying at Lonesome Lake hut but will car camp at Lafayette Campground. Lunch and dinner on Sat. will be provided. Plan Sun. Oct 6 - Brevrrster, Nickerson State Park (C3B)Go to main to anive Friday afternoon/evening, work all day Sat. and until noon Sun. to pkg lot at entrance of pk off 6A. L Don Costa 508-760-5478. finish up loose ends. There's work for all levels and abilities: brushing, drainage construction and repalr, even moving large rocks if you'd like. Thurs. Oct 10 - Pocasset, 4-Ponds Convervation Area Trails Newcomers welcome! (C3C)traveling on Rt 28 from the canalturn R at sign for Wing's Neck (this will be Barlows Neck Landing Rd not marked) Go 0.7 to To register, please call Patrick Holland,78l-925-U23 (6.9 pm) pkg lot on R. L Nancy Wigley 508-548-2362 5

Sat. Oct. 12 - See Longer Cape Hikes Thurs, Nov 28 - THANKSGIVING DAY - Yarmouth, Bud Carter Trail (C3B) From Rt 6 take exit 8 S. At first light L onto White's Path. At end Sun. Oct 1 3 - Barnstable, Sandy Neck Beach (B3B) From 6A take take L and follow N. Dennis Rd. approx. 3/4 mi.Park on side of road or Sandy Neck Rd. to pkg lot at end. L Pam Carter 508-398-2605. on Driftwood Lane. L Pam Carter 508-398-2605.

Thurs, Oct 17 - Brewster, Punkhorn Parsons Perch (C4D) Exit 9 N Sat. Nov 30 - See Longer Cape Hikes. on 134 to second light, turn R onto Setucket Rd. R on Run Hill Rd. Pass the main pkg lot at end of pavement bearing L at first junction. Go 0.5 to pkg lot on R. L Hany Dombrosk 508-385-9502

Sat./Sun. Oct 19-20 - No scheduled AMC hikes. Participate instead in the Cape Pathways Fall Hiking Weekend.

Thurs. Oct 24 - Eastham, Doane Rock (C3C) From Rt 6 turn R on Nauset Rd & Nat'l Seashore Visitor Center. Follow rd to Doane Rock Picnic area and pk in 2nd lot. Co - L's Jack Handlen, Ruth Handlen 508-255-5292.

Sat. Oct 26 - See Longer Cape Hikes LONGER CAPE HIKES Sun, Oct 27 - Mashpee, Johns Pond (C3C) From Rt 151 go N on Cunier Rd and a quick R on Hooppole Rd. take R on Back Rd. through 10 am -2 pm Faster paced, 8-10+ mL 8R/NG LUNCH trailer pk. Follow signs to Town Beach. Picnic following. Grills avail- - - able. Bring your own food. L Farley Lewis 508-775-9168. SAT. Sept 14 - WELLFLEET, Great Pond. From Rt 6 take Cahoon Hollow Rd to pkg lot at Great Pond. L Ron VandeMeil 508-255-3361 Thurs. Oct 31 - Yarmouth, Inkberry Trails (C3C) From Rt 28 in W. Yar, turn N at light (opp. Molly's Res.) onto Winslow Gray Rd. to pkg lot SAT. Sept 21 - WELLFLEET, Griffin lsland. Turn L off Rt 6 at Wellfleet on L at 0.4 mi. L Janet DiMattia 508-394-9064. Center light. Take L at dory onto E, Commercial St. R at Wellfleet onto Chequessett Neck rd. Park in Great lsland pkg lot on left. L Brigitte Sat. Nov 2 See Longer Cape Hikes - Falzone 508-394-6343.

Sun. Nov 3 - Truro, North Pamet (B2B) From Rt 6 in Truro turn E at SAT. Sept 28 - BARNSTABLE, Conservation Land/Trail of Tears. Pamet Rd. Meet at end of S. Pamet Rd. L Ron Vanderweil 508-255- From Rt 6 take exit 5 S on Rt '149. At roundabout take R on Race Lane 3361 1 7 to pkg lot on R. L Peter Selig 508432-7656. Thurs, Nov 7 - Sandwich, Old State Game Farm and Talbott Con- SAT. Oct 5 - TRURO, North Pamet to Jenny Lind. From Rt 6 turn E at servation Area Trails (C3C) Driving W on 6A go over Scorton Creek Pamet Rd. Meet at end of S. Pamet Rd. L Ron VandeMeil 508-255- bridge, take first L. Go to pkg area at end of dirt rd. L Nancy Wiggley 3361. 508-548-2362

SAT, Oct 12 - WELLFLEET, Great lsland. Turn L off rt 6 at Wellfleet Sat, Nov 9 - See Longer Cape Hikes center light. take L at dory onto E. Commercial St. R at Wellfleet harbor onto Chequessett Neck Rd. Park in Great lsland pkg lot. L Brigitte Fal- Sun. Nov 10 - Mashpee, South Cape Beach (C3C) From Mashpee zone 508-394-6343. rotary take Great Neck Rd for 2.8 bearing L onto Great Oak Rd. and follow to end approx 2.5 mi. to Town beach pkg lot. Co-L Gary Miller, SAT. Oct 19 No scheduled hike- Pathways Weekend. Farley Lewis 508-775-91 68. -

SAT. Oct 26 FALMOUTH, Moraine Trail - 5 hours with car shuttle. Thurs. Nov 14 - Wellfleet, Duck Harbor (C2B) Turn L off at light to - meet at Rt 151 opp the Falmouth Animal Hos. approx 2/10 mi. east of Wellfleet Center (Main St) Take L at dory onto E. Commercial St. Take enterance to Rt 28. L's Nancy Wigley 508-548-2362 Heidi Moss 508- R at harbor on Chequessett Neck rd. Turn R opp. Great neck Pkg and 362-6440. follow rd to end. L Janet Kaiser 508-375-0574.

SAT, Nov 2 - BREWSTER, Punkhorn. Exit 9 N off Rt 6 onto 134. Turn Sat. Nov 16 - No scheduled hike - SEM Annual Dinner. R at 2nd light onto Setucket Rd, then R on Run Hill Rd. Pk at main pkg lot at end of pavement. L Brigitte Falzone 508-394-6346. Sun. Nov 17 - Falmouth, Beebe Woods (B2C) Go thru lights on Rt 28 at Falmouth Hospital. take R at Depot Ave. Follow road to pkg lot at SAT. Nov 9 BARNSTABLE, Sandy Neck. Rt 6A to Sandy Neck Rd. the end. This will bea21l2 hour hike. L Linda Church 508-495-1308 - park at lot at end of road. L Peter Selig 508432-7656 Thurs. Nov 21 - Barnstable, Bridge Creek Conservation (C4D) Exit SAT. Nov 16 No scheduled hike. SEM Annual Meeting. 5 off Rt 6 N. Park at triangle in front of church on L. Walk to trailhead - behind firehouse. L Harry Dombrosk 508-385-9502, SAT. Nov 23 - WELLFLEET, Gull Pond. from Rt 6 take Gross Hill rd. to pkg on Town landing at Gull Pond. L Ron VanderWeil 508-255-3361. Sat. Nov 23 - See Longer Cape Hikes

SAT. Nov 30 BARNSTABLE, Conservationland. Sun. Nov 24 -Cotuit, Liftle River Sanctuary (C3C) Meet at Cotuit - Exit 5 off Rt 6. Go S on 149 to roundabout. Landing Shopping Center at corner of Rt 28 and Putnam Ave in Cotuit Rt Take R on Race Lane. R on Crooked Path- way. Pk at end. L Heidi to carpool to trailhead. L Farley Lewis 508-775-9168. Moss 508-362-6440. Wed. Oct 2 - Slocums River, Dartmouth. l-195 to exit 12. South on Faunce Corner Rd, cross Rte 6 to Old Westport Road to Chace Rd. Turn right onto Russells Mills Rd, go through village to town park on left. Rick McNally 508-636-7179, rjmcnallyl @uno.com http://comm u n ity.webtv.neUaj haTUSEMASSAMCPADDLERS Sat. Oct 5 - Herring River, West Hanrvich. Rte 28 to the bridge over the Herring River. Park on the east side of the Herring River All trips: Allow time to park, unload, and be on the water ready to and the south side of Rte. 28. Peter Selig, 508 432-7656, paddle at 10:30 am. Registration is required only for those trips that [email protected] don't have directions to the outin. PFDs: A Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Wed. Oct 9 - Onset Harbor. Rte 25 west from the Bourne bridge to should be worn at alltimes. exit 1 (Onset Rte 6 easU28 south). Go 1.2 miles to right onto Main Whatto bring: ln addition to a PFD, a complete change of clothes Avenue and then 0.3 miles to left onto Riverside Drive. The beach is in a dry bag, water, lunch, and sunscreen. on the left, park on the grass. Don Savino, 508-2954562 NOTE: The possibility of strong wind and/or rough water may make some fnps unsuitable for open canoes or kayaks without spray Sat. Oct 12 - Nemasket & Taunton Rivers - Oliver Mill, Middleboro skirts. Check with the leader. to Summer St, Bridgewater. Car Shuttle required. Call leader for

d i rections to puf in. Art H a rt, 7 I 1 -7 62-525 1, 508-888-2847, Sat. Aug 31 - Bass River south to Nantucket Sound, Wilbur [email protected] Park, Yarmouth. Rte 134 south (exit 9A off Rte 6) to sharp right at third light onto Upper County Road. Bear left onto Highbank Road, Wed. Oct 16 - Mashpee-Wakeby Ponds, Mashpee. Rte 28 to Rte then left into Wilbur Park immdeiately after Crossing the Bass River 130 north. Go 2 miles to right at "State Landing" sign. Katy DePew, bridge. Dick Coveney, 508-548-6821, [email protected] 508-7 7 1 -6217, d [email protected]

Wed. Sep 4 - Hen Cove/Bassets lsland, Pocasset, From Rte 28 Sat Oct. 19 - Shoestring and Popponesset Bays, Cotuit. Go S on turn at sign for Wing's Neck which will be Barlow's Landing Road Main Skeet off Rte 28 just east of Rte 130 (Cotuit sign). Right onto (unmarked), proceed to Shore Road intersection and turn left, then School St. Left onto Crockers Neck Rd (at the Cotuit High Ground turn right onto Cedar Point Drive and follow it to the parking lot on Golf course) which becomes Santuit Rd and go 1 mile to town land- Hen Cove. Nancy Wigley, 508-548-2362, [email protected] ing on right (at "Children" sign). Unload at landing and park along the road, Bill Fischer, 508-4204137, wmbarbarsfi [email protected] Sat, Sep 7 - Marion Harbor, Buzzard's Bay. Route 195 to exit 20, Rte 105 south. Bear Left onto Front Street and then turn left onto Wed. Oct 23 - Follins and Mill Ponds, Dennisffarmouth. Take lsland Wharf Road to parking lot on left. Dick Coveney, 508-548- Mayfair Rd off Old Bass River Rd to Follins Pond Rd to prkg lot. 6821, [email protected] Peter Selig, 508 432-7656, [email protected]

Wed. Sep 11 - Megansett Harbor, Falmouth. From 28A in Megan- Sat. Oct 26 -Back River and Eel Pond, Bourne. Shore Rd to sett (North Falmouth) turn onto County Road and follow it to the end Emmons Rd to marina. Ray Buchan, 508-564-6562, raybuchan to Megansett Yacht Club and Town Landing. Nancy Wigley, 508- @reliance.org 548-2362, nruig ley@cape. com

Wed. Oct 30 - Herring River, Hanrich. Rte 28 to the bridge over Sat. Sep 14 . Cotuit Bay/Prince Cove, Cotuit. South on Main the Hening River. Park on the east side of the Hening River and the Sheet off Rte 28 just east of Rte 130 (Cotuit sign), left onto Putnam south side of Rte. 28 Max Sarazin, [email protected]. Send Avenue and then right onto Old Shore Rd to parking, or south on any questions by email, please do not call. Putnam Road off Rte 28 and then straight onto Old Shore Rd when HELMETS REQUIRED Putnam bends sharply right. Bill Fischer, 5084204137, wmbarbars- [email protected]

Wed. Sep 18 - Bass River and Follens Pond, Wilbur Park, Yar. mouth. Rte 134 south (exit 9A off Rte 6)to sharp right at third light onto Upper County Rd. Bear left onto Highbank Rd, then left into Wilbur Park immediately after Crossing the Bass River bridge. Dave McGlone, 508-385-631 4, [email protected] lnflated tires/water also necessities. Spare tire/pump helpful. Beginner ides: mostly flat, 15-18 mi @ 10-12 mph pace Sat. Sep 21 - Stage Harbor, Ghatham. Right off Rte 28 onto Stage Intermediate ides: sone hills,25-35 mi@ 13-16 mph pace Harbor Rd and follow to prkg lot on other side of bathhouse. Don Call leaders before 9 pm to reqister and match ides with abilities. Costa, 508-760-547 8, [email protected] Sat., Sept. 7 - Annual Martha's Vineyard Bike Ride - Beautiful - Wed. Sep 25 Lower Weweantic River, Wareham. Rte 195 west day trip to the Vineyard via the lsland Queen (ferry)from Falmouth. to exit 20. Right on Rte 105 and then back onto Rte 195 east. Go Ride to South Beach and Edgartown and see Oak Bluffs. Bring 2.2 miles to a rest area and then follow the signs in the rest area to lunch.25 miles @ 10-12 mph pace. Alice Oberdorf, 508-771-8261 the boat ramp. Don Savino, 508-2954562 [email protected]

- Sat. Sep 28 Gull Pond, Wellfleet. Right on Gull Pond Road from Sat., Sept 1& Lakeville - Why is it called Lakeville? Beautiful lakes, Rte 6 to left at granite marker and continue down to beach.Max quiet streets and pine forests. Great leisurely ride at'l0mph pace, Sarazin, [email protected]. Send any questions by email, 20-25 miles. Bob Katchelder 508-9474925 bobksteelers(daol.con olease do not call. 7

Sun,, Sept 15 Plainville, Wrentham, - Cumberland - Pretty rural ride Traveling Lt. On the LT continued from p.8 past reservoir, farms and religious retreats and lce Cream at Diamond Hill State Park. Intermediate 30 mi., a bit hilly. Nancy Beach 508-699- white tail deer one morning and in the spruce forest on White Stone 0032 [email protected] Mountain saw a black bear some 1000 feet away scampering up the mountain. Pico Camp nearly tenorized me all night with porcupines Sat,, Sept 21 - Westport - Adorable seaside town with spacious farms chewing underneath the building and mice scampering about in the and abundance of wildlife with oentle ocean breezes. Charlie Sullivan moonlight that shown through the windows. But the real animal 508-6784464 highlight was being able to stand 30 feet from a moose who stayed calm and continued grazing while I took several pictures. Sun., Sept 22 Great Back Cape Cod 35-50 miles some- - Roads on - Midway through the trip my water filter failed so I had to use tablets where in the Mashpee, Barnstable, Sandwich, Falmouth area. All abili- and boil water. Upon reaching the summit of Killington Mountain I ties welcome. Detailed cue sheets so everyone can go at his pace. own had hoped to replenish my water at the summit restaurant but it was Bike computers/odometers and a cue sheet holder are shongly recom- closed. Similarly I took the historic LT/AT route past the famous Leader intends 16-17 pace mended. to do a mph average but will wait Long Trail Inn and hoped for a nice breakfast but it too was closed. at various intermediate points for everyone to regroup. Call for distance, On the second day of intense showers and wind my rain pants suc- starting time, place. and starting lf the ride is cancelled due toweather, cumbed so that by the last day my boots and all 3 pairs of socks leader will try to run it the following Sunday. Ed Foster 508-0420-7245, were wet. Nothing would dry in these conditions. [email protected].

Sat. Sept 28 - EasthamMellfleet - See the Cape after the summer traffic has left. Start at the famous national Seashore Visitor Center and cruise down quiet back roads to stunning Wellfleet and Truro with awesome ocean views. Intermediate 40 mi., some hills. Jim Kilpela It1 508-295-1 36 1 [email protected]

Sat. Oct. 5 - Norton/Taunton/Attleboro - Pretty ride past ponds, res- .Stont ervoirs and old farms on surprisingly quiet backroads of these areas with l,{o*tpclier foliage at it's best. Intermediate 30 mi. flat. Stephanie Olbrych 508-286- 0067 solbrych@ bluemooni nd.co m

Sun. Oct. 13 - Sharon - Pleasurable ride through Moose Hill Reserva- tion, Lake Massapoag ending with coffee or ice cream. Intermediate 30 r39 mi. Hilly. Nancy Beach 508-699-0032 [email protected] n:. ltbh d Sat. Oct 19 - Dighton Rock - Ride along back roads of farms and villages, stopping at Profile Rock on the way to historical and mystical Dighton Rock with a veteran AMC Rock. Leisurely pace 25-30 Flat. Ihnclr cztcr Elsie Laverty 508-823-0634 [email protected]

Sun. Oct 20 - Great Back Roads on Cape Cod - 35-50 miles some- where in the Mashpee, Barnstable, Sandwich, Falmouth area. All abilities welcome. Detailed cue sheets so everyone can go at his own pace. Bike computers/odometers and a cue sheet holder are strongly recom- mended. Leader intends to do a 16-17 mph average pace but will wait at various intermediate points for everyone to regroup. Call for distance, I should starting time, and starting place. lf the ride is cancelled due to weather, have conditioned more for this trip walking and hiking longer leader will try to run it the following Sunday. Ed Foster 508-0420-7245, distances. lt was something of a shock to my system to hike [email protected]. back to back 10-14 mile days. On the first day some skin on the inside of my left foot peeled off requiring daily attention with band aids, moleskin and lots of duct tape. The marathon nature of Sat. Oct. 26 - Rochester - Scenic Fall ride includes Wareham and this trip resulted pounds. Onset area too, featuring rural farms, lakes and ocean views. Intermedi- in the loss of 7 I should have made more of an effort to put on weight before the trip! Traveling alone also was a ate 40 mi. Jim Kilpela 508-295-1361 [email protected] challenge. Although I was with other hikers the first few days, pretty soon I was alone and was the only one at three of the shelters. One Sat. Nov. 2 - Rehoboth Ramble - Ride with the residents of this ouiet. day I saw no one at Yes, I did carry a cell phone so I could rural, historic town with charming farms and quaint villages. Leisurely all. reassure my wife as to my whereabouts 20-25 ni. Wayne Taylor 508-252-6995 [email protected] as well as make crucial changes in the re-supply items. Overall, it was a great trip. I learned a lot about long distance Sun. Nov. 10 - Foxboro/Mansfield - Gilbert Hilb State Forest to backpacking and picked Mansfield Airport along quiet roads before the snow falls. Leisurely/ up many ideas from other hikers. My favorite sections included the White Stone mountain area with its lntermed-iate on demand 30 mi, Nancy Beach 508-699-0032 nbeach @ naisp.net spruce forest of young and old trees and the sun beaming through in many places. Also, a long stretch on the way to Sunrise Shelter TUESDAY EVE. CAPE COD BICYCLE RIDES featured several miles of meandering flat trail lined with thousands of trout lilies and trillium. I plan to complete the remaining 90 miles will continue in September and October. Rides start 6 pm/ and vary @ of the Long Trail this fall. Pictures, maps, and a log of the trip can between 13-'18 mi. Contact L. Paul Cunier 508-833-2690 pbencur- be viewed at home.attbi.com/-dexsue/. [email protected] Southeastem Massachusetts Ch apter Non-Profit Organization APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB U.S. Postage 5 Joy Street PAID Boston, MA 02108 N. ATTLEBORO, MA Permit No.216

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Traveling Light Along Vermont's Long Trail tions characterized those final two days. I stayed in 3-sided shelters most of the time but Story and photos by Dexter Robinson on one occasion I missed my destination - a tentsite area, and soon found myself on the summit This past Spring I had an adventure soto of Bromley Mountain with no intention of going backpacking 155 miles of the Long Trail from back down. However, signs warned of little water Williamstown, MA to Lincoln Gap, VT. The trip in this area. Since the next shelter was too far occurred over 14 consecutive days with one re- away, I rationed my limited remaining water and

hiked until lfound a slowly moving stream. I supply by my loving wife at a road crossing. camped with my one-person bivy sack in the The Long Trail (LT) is Vermont's 270-mile foot- woods not far from a gravel forest road. Un- path through the backcountry of the state from the known to me until the next day, on the other side Mli/VT state line to the Canadian border. lt was of road, was a large self-priming water pump! built by the Green Mountain Club between 1910 The trail passed through tenain that varied from and 1930 and is the oldest long distance hiking flat woods that seemed to go on endlessly, to trail in the country. lt was the inspiration for the pastures with blossoming and fragrant apple Appalachian Trail which coincides with it for 100 trees, and lots of 3000 foot mountains. Killington miles. Mountain was the first and only 4000 footer I I faced a number of challenges during this trip crossed and heralded the more rugged tenain of that included extremes of weather, equipment the last 50 miles. The first 100 miles coincides failure, trail conditions, water shortages, and foot with the Appalachian Trail and is well maintained problems. Despite this, I enjoyed the varied ter- and blazed. Afterthat I found the Long Trail to be rain, animals, abundance of spring flowers lining poorly marked and maintained in some sections. the trail as well as meeting other hikers. flies to see who could be the most 0f course, given the time of year there was lots of The first 30 miles of the trail was across a snow annoying. At the end I saw very mud and water.There were a variety of foobridges covered landscape climaxed by a trudge through little of the Breadloaf Wilderness in along the way ranging from creosote logs to cable 6 inches of snow on Glastenbury Mountain com- central W since the trail never suspension bridges. One bridge was washed out plete with snow showers and hail. During the flrst dropped below 3000 feet and was and required careful crossing. three nights the temperature dropped below freez- in the clouds most of the time. All- Animal life was in abundance. I scared uo a ing. But then it warmed up and became muggy day rolling thundershowers, sus- and buggy with mosquitoes competing with black tained winds, and poor kail condi- Continued on page 7, column 2.