a,^-.- LONG ISLAND

MOUNTAINEER

MARCH - APRIL, 1983

PICKING UP STICKS - George Elias GETTING OUT - Larry Braun Spring will come and with it our annual Physical conditioning is an important responsibility of maintaining two sections element to enjoying outdoor recreation. The of hiking trails assigned to the Long Island particular program chosen will depend upon Chapter. This chore does not involve cutting each individual's resources and goals. out new trails, it is upkeep and if there are many hands to share the work, it's trail A long time Long Island ADKer, Nancy improvement. Iannotti, has tailored her program to fit her geographic location, time availability, The first priority is 'upkeep' which means and personal interest in sports. clearing the path of windfalls, branches, and new growth — along with keeping the trail "Twice weekly I take a 50 minute markers visible so the trail can be followed Slimnastics class at my local YMCA. in either direction, summer and winter. This combines intensive muscle This is accomplished with a variety of tools - toning exercises with some aerobic bow saws, lopping shears, hand clippers, dance. In addition, I am an avid weed whips, and paint or nail-on discs for tennis player; I belong to two the trail markings. tennis leagues and play often - always a vigorous singles game. I Trail improvement can consist of re­ never miss my exercise class and routing to avoid steep or muddy areas, rarely turn down an offer to play placing water bars on the trail to divert tennis." water to the side thus preventing washouts, and putting log walkways over wet areas that Nancy finds, "My basic routine enables me to can't be detoured around. These are usually enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, etc. without the more time consuming, difficult tasks undue aches and pains." She has "made a requiring a shovel, heavy hammer and spikes. commitment to fitness in my life."

We have a 5 mile section of the Long Path Getting out is vital to Nancy Iannotti. going over Schunemunk Mtn. in Orange County Her conditioning routine makes that and the 3*5 mile "Brothers" trail in the High possible, but more important, it makes Peaks of the Adirondacks; see the Outings getting out enjoyable for Nancy and her Schedule for dates and particulars. outdoor companions.

We need your help, especially on the Brothers Trail; this year the crew will work out of Johns YOUR LONG ISLAND MOUNTAINEER Brook Lodge over the Memorial Day holiday. A If by the first of January, March, May, few days work isn't asking much in return for July, September, or November you have not all the hiking you enjoy throughout the year. received your current newsletter, call These trails are kept in shape by volunteers; no park department of state agency is going to Helen Braun (35^ 8507) for a copy. Sometimes do the job. postage or mailing labels come unglued and make delivery impossible. made, I have yet to encounter an official WHO SPEAKS FOR THE who has heard of ADK, including conserva­ ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB? tion staff aids in the office of NY Senator Daniel Moynihan.

The time has come when ADK should be FROM THE PRESIDENT'S PEN. speaking out on issues of importance to the Bill Crump Adirondack Park and to our region. One individual should be appointed our spokesman. Recently, public statements by recog­ The individual most suitable is the execu­ nized officials of various outdoor organiza­ tive director, a paid staff position whose tions have helped us to understand those job it is to keep track of the work of the clubs' positions on numerous challenges to club. The evolution of this organization's environmental protection. On any one day assets and responsibilities now requires you might see a letter to the editor in the that we untie the red tape from Bob Quinn's New York Times from Russell Peterson, presi­ hands and give him new authority and dent of Audubon Society, or a quote in the responsibility in performing his public news by Jay Hair, executive director of relations duties. It will be a big step National Wildlife Federation. At numerous for ADK, and an exciting one. hearings Gary Randorf as executive director has testified for the Adirondack Council, a group of organizations with one public CONSERVATION... Paul Lanzillotta spokesman. Rarely if ever do you see the Adirondack Mountain Club name mentioned in Our chapter has attempted to generate the public arena. As a result, in an era interest in conservation issues by keeping when hundreds of thousands of newcomers the membership informed and presenting are joining other conservation organizations, educational programs on pertinent subjects. ADK membership rolls have shown little change. Most of us are at least aware of the water quality and development problems plaguing I heard it said by an outsider that no the LI Pine Barrens. Although they are a one individual can speak for ADK. My obser­ significant part of Long Island, and any vations of ADK's political machinery seem to trip to the eastern end would take one bear out this statement. ADK since its in­ through them, how many people really know ception has been a club of rugged individuals. about the specific features which make the Whenever a decision needs to be made as to Pine Barrens what they are, and deem them the direction of the club, the Board of important. Governors takes a vote, based on recommenda­ tions from the appropriate committee. This The chance for you to learn more is here. process is fine for decisions of great magni­ The March membership meeting will feature tude but the results of this policy when an introductory slide show presented by applied to every decision is disastrous. In John Turner of the Long Island Pine Barrens the past our club officers and employees have Society. The slide show is broad in scope; not been able to represent us without at while it presents many features of the Pine least bringing the proposal back to the Board Barrens, it does treat some topics in depth. of Governors or Executive Committee, even in The program will be nicely complemented by cases based on established policy. The a guided hike of the Pine Barrens on March 19 result of this awkward arrangement can be seen (see hike schedule for details). John in conservation circles where a paradox occurs: Turner will again be present to point out the ADKers actively involve themselves but lack features which were addressed in the slide official standing as a club representative. show. John is very knowledgeable and will ADK as an organization is not publically provide more detail on insect and plant life recognized as a participant; our members do by way of 'show and tell.' Hikes in the the work, but credit goes to other organiza­ Manorville Hills, Peconic Waterway, and tions. Also, an ADKer is frequently quoted Dwarf Pine Plains will total approximately as an individual but his statement does not 6-8 miles. This is an excellent opportunity carry the weight as the authorized representa­ to learn more about this area, so by all tive of a conservation organization. More means, take the time to attend the meeting frequently, however, ADK goes unrepresented and hikes! and unheard when matters of conservation are debated and decided. In Washington where decisions affecting us are constantly being Enjoy outings on Long Island and if you haven't" done so yet, reserve time for hiking. GOVERNOR'S REPORT...Ed Slaughter* Slaughter or Mary Crump for details beyond those listed below. The first Board of Governors meeting of A LI note: Friends of Wertheim meeting 1983 was held on February 6 in Glens Falls. is on March 1 at the Refuge at 8 pm. Call It was attended by Ed Slaughter and Mary and Ed Slaughter for details. Bill Crump. The new year is .starting off on a good note with a $17,000 surplus for the calendar year of 1982. Guest speakers, Vince LIFEBOAT - LONG ISLAND...Ken Stier Moore, an APA executive director, and Roger Tubby of the Committee on the Adirondacks Some years ago a phrase—"Spaceship- gave us a preview of Adirondack Park Agency earth"—was created to symbolize the vul­ goals for 1983. Action items of note were nerability of the world and to draw the decision to market t-shirts and bumper attention to its environmental health. In stickers with a 'stop acid rain' theme. the rationale accompanying it, "Spaceship- Other items were of an administrative nature. Earth" was conceived to have a carrying- Committee report highlights were out­ capacity and limited (natural) resources; standing presentations: the future of ADK's moreover, unless some calculations were loj by Bernie Heyman was followed by the made with regard to its life-support good year for publications, and the systems, the ship and its complement could replacement of Bill Endicott by Pat Quinn self-destruct. as main club outings chairperson. I propose a similar phrase—"Lifeboat- Under new business several significant Long Island"—for L.I.'s aquifers. When items were brought up. The text of the a lifeboat's store of water is exhausted club pledge, or absence thereof, on the or its water-regeneration systems are new membership applications was questioned. destroyed, its passengers and crew face a A resolution to maintian funding for the predictable sequence of dehydration, Tug Hill commission was passed. A disorientation, and death. It is obvious resolution was passed opposing the rumored as well that the preservation of L.I.'s- gubernatorial appointment of Mr. Rotta (cont. on page 6) head of the local Government Review Board, as Commissioner in Chief of the Adirondack ?«««»ES»t(»4«.&!-5aW«.iJ.i-*1«B8iB»**^'» Park Agency. This is another 'James Watt Situation' putting the fox in charge of the chicken coop. The LGRB has been the ADK greatest adversary of the APA. There also POLITICAL was a question regarding the future ACTION WORKSHOP location of Club headquarters. March 26 Rochester At the Conservation Committee meeting Topic on January 8 attended by the Crumps, Tony "How to take political McGuigan and Ed Slaughter, an acid rain action on local conser­ task force was organized by Mary Crump. vation issues" A letter writing campaign has been set up on an all-club basis. Mary Crump is Speakers co-chairing this effort with Marie Haberl, ADK members who have acid rain sub-committee chairperson. worked on various state Ed Slaughter proposed and will chair the and local issues plus ADK Legislative Action Network (LAN). This an EPL lobbyist will match each New York congressman, state senator and assemblyman one on one with an Registration ADK member. Ideally members who already $5 fee. Forms available have established relationships with these from Bill Crump or club individuals would be preferable. Lacking office: 172 Ridge Street, that, any interested party willing to meet Glens Falls, NY 12801. monthly or bi-monthly with their state Deadline: March 19 and/or federal representative would be appreciated. Support and/or guidance will Also see back cover.ol be provided for those new to this sort of your February,'83 participation. Call Ed Slaughter (65^-2197) Adirondac if you would be interested. Don't forget the ADK political action workshop to be held in Rochester. Call Ed OUTINGS SCHEDULE - MARCH and APRIL - Outings Chairman: Howard Werner, 68l 3286

Mar 5 SKI TOUR Mt. Marcy: suitable for experts and strong Intermediates; Sat climbing skins may be needed. Register w/leader by March 3. Leaders: Janet and Kal Pomeranz, 671-1^87 by 10 pm.

Mar 6 Adirondack SKI TOUR: Avalanche.Pass/Lake Colden; suitable for well- Sun conditioned intermediates; superb scenery. Register w/leader by Mar. Leaders: Janet and Kal Pomeranz, 671-1^87 by 10 pm.

Mar 6 Catskill SNOWSHOE: strenuous bushwhack of Rocky. May be your last Sun snowshoe opportunity of the season. Register w/leader by March 1. /<£ Leader: Bill Crump, 226-056U (7:30-9:30). f> Mar 12-13 Catskill BACKPACK weekend: camp at Devil's Kitchen leanto. x-c ski Sat-•Sun or snowshoe day trips to Overlook Mt. and Echo Lake. Register w/leader by March 5- Leader: Rich Moore, 212-UU5-5609

Mar 12 Catskill DAYHIKE: from Blackhead & beyond for leader's last Sat 3500 peak; crampons necessary & maybe snowshoes. Register by March 8. Leader: Arlene Scholer, 35^-0231 (6:30-7 am; evenings before 9:30). & Mar 15 DEADLINE: register for white-water raft weekend on the Lehigh River Tues in Penn.; April 16-17; Send $58 for outfitter's fee BEFORE March 15 to leader; only 3 hrs. from LI; motels or campgrounds available; an excellent river for beginners yet fun and challenging for experienced V^*Mar 17 (see p. 9) rafters; wetsuits mandatory for this spring run-off. f> Leader: Ed Slaughter, 196 Cedar Ave., Patchogue, 11772; 65^-2197. ^Sy Mar 19 Pine Barrens DAYHIKE: 6-8 miles total in Manorville Hills, Peconic f/ Sat Waterway, and Dwarf Pine Plains areas with John Turner from the LI Pine Barrens Society. Meet 9 am at LIE Park and Ride between e exits 65 and 66. No go in heavy rain or snow. Coordinator: Paul Lanzillotta, 71+6-3932.

Mar 20 Catskill DAYHIKE to two trailless peaks on last day for 3500 Club Sun winter credit; climb Mt. Sherrill and North Dome. Strenuous. Register w/leader by March 16. /£* Leader: Al Scholl, 5UI-8163 before 9 pm.

Mar 26 Harriman DAYHIKE of 10 miles to Stockbridge, Black, West, and Long Sat Mountains; strenuous; meet 8 am at carpool. Leader: Helen Braun, 35^-8507 before 10 pm.

Mar 27 DAYHIKE: moderate 5-6 miles in Westchester's Pound Ridge Preserve. 7 Sun Call—i"eader for car pooling and details. f * Leader: John Fangman, 352-8611.

.ril 2 Strenuous 10 mile DAYHIKE on Panther Mtn. in the Catskills; 2500' ascent; register w/leader by March 30. /& ^ Leader: Jim Loeffler, 799-6760, 7:30-9 pm April 3 DAYHIKE in Hudson Highlands: moderate 5 miler on Schunemunk Mt, with Sun options for additional mileage. Carpool at 8 am. Leader: Ron Engasser, 289-9011.

April 9 Annual Long Path TRAIL MAINTENANCE on Schunemunk Mt. Bring work Sat gloves; call leader for details. Meet at carpool location at 7:30 am. Leader: George Elias, 7^2-8935.

*Greenbelt hikes added after schedule was typed; -details on p. 9. 5 April 10 Easy WALK in East Farm Preserve/Butler Huntington Woods area and f Sun possibly Davi'd Well's Preserve. Maximum 3-k miles of beach—woods $ walking. Call leader for meeting place. Leader: David Cristman, 9U1-9022.

April 16-17 Adirondack BACKPACK in Pharaoh Lakes area. Strenuous with moderate Sat-Sun options. Register w/leader between April 6-10. Leader: Gerry Barsky, U89-7511.

April 16 Moderate 7 mile DAYHIKE in Hudson Highlands State Park. Breakneck Sat Ridge and Washburn trails. No go in rain. Carpool location at 7:30 am. sa ^ . . Leader: Herb Coles, 212-81*5-3927, 7-10 pm. p *April 17 (see p. 9) •y April 23 Catskill DAYHIKE/TRAIL MAINTENANCE with DEC officer Arnold van Laer. Ss-t Do Panther Mt. from Fox Hollow. Call leader for details. Register before Tuesday, April 19 Leader: Arlene Scholer, 35*+ 0231, (6:30-7:00am, evenings before 9;30). April 2k Moderate DAYHIKE of 8-9 miles in Hook Mtn. area. Call leaders Sun if more detailed information is desired. Meet 8 am at carpool. Leaders: Yetta and Harry Sokol, U33-656I

April 2k DAYHIKE: three of Larry's favorite Hudson Highlands short hikes on Sun one spring day. Fast-paced with short car trips inbetween. OK for fast moderates. Carpool location at 8 am. Leader: Larry Braun, 35^-8507.

April 30 DEADLINE: register for May 27-30 ADK HIGH PEAKS TRAIL MAINTENANCE Sat AND HIKE WEEKEND. Stay 2 nights for free at Johns Brook Lodge. Work 1^5 days grooming Brothers Trail in Johns Brook Valley. Hiking on third day. $7 deposit due by April 30. Call leader for details. Leader: Walt Scally, 116 E. Carmans Rd, Frmgdl, 293-8861 before 9pm.

May 1 Annual LITTER DAY CLEANUP in Popolopen Gorge Trail in Harriman Park Sun in the forenoon. Hiking in the afternoon to the east side of Hudson River via Bear Mtn. Bridge (100 toll per walker) and continue to climb Anthony's Nose for viewpoints. Carpool @ 8 am; no go in heavy rain. Leaders: Larry Braun, 35^-8507 and Herb Coles, 212-81+5-3927.

May 5 BIKE RIDE:: meet in Huntington Post Office parking lot at 6 pm for Thurs a 10-15 mile bike ride. No go in rain. Call leader for details. Leader: Vi Hoeffner, 673-9635 from 6-7 pm or after 10 pm.

May 7 BUSHWHACK: Catskill DAYHIKE on Kaaterskill High Peak with Round Mtn. Sat option. Must have Hikers Region Map #71 (Catskill Map Packs at EMS) & compass. Carpool location at 6 am. Leader: JoEllen Elsener, 667-1+728.

May 7-8 BACKPACK in NJ's KITTATINNY MTNS: 17 miles along AT; well-conditioned Sat-Sun moderates OK. Register by May 5. Leader: Kenneth King, 798-5286.

HIKING NOTES: Catskill and Adirondack outings in March may be considered winter events requiring snowshoes and/or crampons. Contact leader BEFORE the outing. CARPOOL LOCATION: shopping center (street parking only); NW corner of LIE service road and Little Neck Pkway (Exit 32). Minors (under 18) without parent or respon­ sible adult guardian must call leader PRIOR to trip for OK. Bring lunch, trail snack, water, extra clothing & raingear. Hiking trips require sturdy footwear. CARPOOL RATES: suggested minimums are Harriman $6, Catskills $12, ADK Park $25. Driver has final discretion in setting rates.

/•V* /\ 0 SJT Outing is />T~^ - Indicates Catsill /IIA'/N Indicates Adirondack f\ l^r suitable S^-tfO0 3500+ hikes 7» «* peak (1+000+) hikes V for all, esp beginners

1 LIFEBOAT - LONG ISLAND (cont. from p. 3) groups achieved their objectives but only at the cost of returning to the loj water resources would make no sense if these about an hour after dark. The summit were allowed to become contaminated. All cones were nearly free of ice and snow the foregoing underscores the fact that on both peaks, but the trails below water is the most precious liquid in the timberline were extremely icy, so cram­ world. pons and ice axe had a good workout, Whatever potential "Lifeboat - Long especially on the section between the Island" might have as a watchword, it waterfall and the turnoff for Wright. could be overdone or misapplied. So it may However, I never did get to practice self- be appropriate here to recall that catch- arrest or to chop steps with the ice axe, phrases, slogans, labels, etc. aren't not that there's much need for that when enough. On the other hand—attention to wearing crampons. The School is extremely facts, thoughtful weighing of values/ safety conscious, so we were all burdened priorities (moral, material, spiritual), with heavy packs containing lots of warm honest scientific research, and sound clothing we (thank God) never needed, common sense—all tend to good issue. water, a thermos of hot drink, and lots With these provisos, the lifeboat- of food. However, the instructors be­ analogy may float. lieve in never stopping long enough to get cold, so lunch must be eaten on the run, and too much of mine went uneaten. Most everyone carried snowshoes strapped on their packs even though it was ob­ vious snowshoes wouldn't be needed. After a most satisfying roast beef dinner at the loj, the talks Saturday night by the instructors centered on frostbite, hypothermia, and techniques and equipment for winter camping, all very informative. Sunday, with about 6 inches of snow on the groun and more falling, was a day of leisure with groups heading for Mt. Jo, Mt. Van Hoevenberg, and Avalanche Pass although the last group had to turn back From Gerry Barsky (516 1+89 7511): in order to return by 2 pm. Being lazy I Hine-Snowbridge Internal Frame Expedi­ chose Mt. Van Hoevenberg since it involves tion Pack for $65 and a Sierra Designs no steep climbs and I had a marvelous time. Starflight two-person tent for $75. The woods were lovely in the snow, and From Arlene Scholer ( 516 35^+ 0231): crampons and showshoes were not needed. Raichle medium-weight hiking boots; It was a real shame to have to return home man's lOlgN; $70. just when snow conditions were getting From Helen Braun (516 35^ 8507): good for skiing and snowshoeing in the North. Fabiano Ria hiking boots; 7*5 wide woman's boot; smooth leather; worn twice; valued at $90; best offer. HIKING TRIVIA ...If you're interested in attending the Catskill 3500 Annual Dinner on Saturday, March 26, contact Arlene ADK BEGINNERS WINTER MOUNTAINEERING Scholer (516 35*+ 0231 - 6:30-7am or before SCHOOL ...Kenneth King 9:30pm) who will coordinate the reservations for a LI-ADK table Bob Quinn, ADK's Having an ice axe and wanting to Executive Director, asks you to call him learn how to use it, I enrolled for on the first Tuesday of each month between the January session of the ADK Winter 7 and 9 pm with any ideas or comments you Mountaineering School. On Saturday may have. Bob encourages feedback from you, morning about 9am, we divided into the LI-ADKer. Take advantage of this open three groups of about ten each; communication and call Bob in Glens Falls each with two instructors, two groups at 518 793 7737 The property around set off for Algonquin and one for the Garvies Point Museum in Glen Cove Wright. Thanks to the exceptionally is an excellent area for snowshoeing mild weather, with no wind on the and-x-c skiing. Terraine & trails are tops. summits and very little snow, all INS AND OUTS OF OUTINGS - Lew Shapiro and Karen Logue joined Bill Crump's beginner hiker over Wyanokie High Although boots were not Point. They decided to do it again next adorned with snowshoes year and make a direct ascent up the 1,000' . this January, winter face. Reporter: Bill Crump....Al Scholl's reports indicate hikers left LI on Sunday, January 15 doing good times were only l+0mph until the clear roads of the had by all the thruway were begun. Undaunted by impassable participants in road to Balsam Lake and Graham Mts. (the these outings. original destination), they drove back to Seven ADKers, Jo Hunter's Stony Clove trailhead on Rt.2ll+ Ellen Elsener, Mary five hours after leaving the carpool! and Bill Crump, Ted Hamber, Herb Coles, and Snowshoeless hikers trekked their way up Dick Furman, joined Arlene Scholer's New this eastern side of Hunter and western Year's Day hike over Windham High Peak. On stretch of the Devil's Path. About 1% feet this warm, sunny day with multiple lookout of newly fallen snow covered the trail points, these compatibly-paced hikers started whose be glnnin g was a challen @s without at the far end of Blackhead Valley going up snowshoes or crampons. As the trail then to Acra Point, ascended Windham where lunch meandered through birch stands, it gave and a New Year's toast with a chocolate everyone a beautiful day in the woods. liqueur were enjoyed, and hiked out through Allen Scholl and Keith Mercer made the the Hansel and Gretel-type forest of dense summit of Hunter while Dick Furman, Gerry spruce trees. At a later date you'll be Barsky, Jiir Loeffler, and Arlene Scholer hearing more about the "Best Tail on the hiked to their 'turn around tines' set Trail" contest which was created during because of the late start. It was a real this outing....The following weekend was winter outing in this, so far, snowless Larry Braun's Blackhead Range backpack winter. Reporter: Arlene Scholer....Our which was highlighted by great weather and marathon x-c skiers, Janet and Kal Pomer­ a celebrity in our midst. With temperatures anz, reported on two of their outings. in the teens at night and 20's during the Fourteen people joined them for their trip days, calm both days and bright sunshine on to Lake Awosting and up to Castle Point. Sunday, the weather was a gift. A light The snow was unexpectedly good even though snow cover (3" on summits) gave us :a it was crusted with a few bare spots at lovely winter landscape. Larry and Helen the top. Sunny skies and glorious views Braun, Pete Lazio, Bob Spkol, and Rich were a plus. The Balsam Lake x-c trip Moore (no relation to the freeze-dried was a bit more difficult because the snow food people) packed in the easy one mile was not consolidated and the skiers would and camped 'overnight with our six AMC sink but a sunny day with lunch at the backpacking companions (this was a joint picnic tables at the top added to the day's trip ). Al Scholl accompanied us on our pleasures. Reporter: Janet Pomeranz.... hike to Windham Mt. on Saturday while June Thompson and Herb Coles showed up in camp A holiday wish came true in February... early Sunday morning to climb Blackhead, Black Dome, and Thomas Cole Mts. We saw r Mt. Greylock (Mass.) and Albany from Black WANf£"D; Dome and the beautiful Catskills to the south. But the big event of the trip occurred as SNOW 10 of us partied and swapped outdoor exper­ iences in Helen and Larry's tent. One of the AMCers was Helen Kahn, who 20 years before survived 1+9 days (1+0 without food) in the Alaskan wilderness during the winter after her plane crashed. Helen and her o pilot set her broken arm, rationed out m their 2-day supply of food to last nine days, and hung on to life and sanity for the o next seven weeks until being spotted and rescued. There is plenty of adventure and beauty in the outdoors. You need only to get out to find it. Reporter: Larry Braun,... -P On Sunday of that same weekend, January 9, to •H t 8 Our 6th annual Indian Lake weekend found in Mineola, walked to EMS, picked up his 1+3 of us divided into smaller groups to x-c ski order, skied back to the LIRR enjoy winter activities of the region. station, took another train to Syosset Sledding, tobogganning, hiking, downhill where the train came to a halt. John and x-c skiing, and local walking filled was undaunted as he donned his skis and the hours on Saturday, a beautiful day went home in style! JoEllen Elsener left for everyone who enjoyed the local snow LI on Friday when 6" were predicted. Will cover or traveled to the Glens Falls area she ever return? Herb Coles doubts the for more snow depth. Some 'dined' at home city will even clear his street in time on homemade chili with entertainment that for him to pick up Helen and Larry Braun gave new meaning to the 'x' in x-c skiing. at JFK 1+ days from now! The Hoeffners Most relaxed together for a hearty chicken were dealt lemons and made lemonade when and biscuit dinner with endless refills their Vail flight was canceled. With a to satisfy a hefty appetite. The dinner, 2-day delay, they hoped to enjoy sone local which was prepared by members of the x-c skiing before their downhill vacation. local Methodist Church, was a new feature Young Kathy Burton, daughter of Lillian of this annual weekend as was the exper­ and George, had to settle for shoveling ience of skating home on Sunday's icy instead of representing her district in roads. Coordinators extraordinaire, Vi a regional basketball 'hoop shoot' event. and Bal Hoeffner, thank all who partici­ Vera Allen's competitive run along the Long pated in this weekend. A round of applause Beach boardwalk was replaced by lifting was given by all who appreciated Vi's and and heaving the snow but pleasure time Bal's immeasurable time and effort in cane when Dick and Vera went showshoeing on arranging for the Indian Lake adventure. a local golf course. What were you doing Reporter: Arlene Scholer....Bill Crump's when the worst blizzard in nenory buried Catskill hike was eight miies of snowy our world for 2k hours? trail up Jimmy Dolan Notch to Twin and back over Indian Head. Allen Scholl, Dave Edwards, and Herb Coles broke trail. June MOUNTAINEER DEADLINE: Monday, March 21 is Thompson and Arlene Scholer were close the deadline for articles sent to Arlene behind with Mary and 3 ill Crump conpleting Scholer, 17 Willow Road, New Hyde Park, NY. the group. The morning's blue skies If you want to offer your talents as a hike clouded over and snow began in the leader, contact these coordinators before forenoon so instead of doing a circular March ll+: easy hikes-Lorianne Hoenninger- over Indian Head, we all returned by 516 2l+9 6191; moderate hikes-Paul Wojcik- the same'notch trail and relaxed at 212 359 7^+67; and strenuous hikes-Larry the New Paltz College Diner for dinner Braun-5l6 35*+ 8507. Outings chairman, on that last Sunday in January. Reporter: Howard Werner, 5l6 681 3286, can also be Arlene Scholer....Snowfree hiking trails called if you can't reach the others. in early February turned a x-c ski trip into a mini-dayhike for Suzanne Smitonick and Arlene Scholer who hiked trails near Bear Mountain on February 5. Reporter: WHAT'S IN A NAME? West of the Black Rock Arlene Scholer....As these reports were Forest in the northern Highlands, lies being typed, the snow was reaching a depth Schunemunk Mountain-an impressive ridge, of two feet. Needless to say, Ray Welch's double-crested on its north end, nearly midwinter ramble set for February 12 was a 1700 feet high. Formed from sediments in a 'no go' event. Bill Crump's Catskill hike narrow sound of an ancient sea, this ridge over Table is neetingat the carpool at 6am- is more than 8 miles long. The views from three weeks froir the scheduled hike date. the ridge are impressive and extensive. Usually pronounced (skun-uh-munk), the name When zillions of snowflakes means 'excellent fireplace' in the Algon­ buried our world, Llers quin tongue. The name was given to the were getting their exercise palisades village that once existed on the locally. While we all northern spur of the mountain in which stretched unused muscles- as lived the Indian tribe that originally we shoveled snow, some were owned the land. Today the northernmost half able to enjoy the snow in of the ridge is owned by the Star Expansion other ways. John Furman, Company of Mountainvilie whose owner has son of Virginia and Dick permitted hikers to tramp this region over Furman, departed the LIRR the years. See the Outings (cont. on p. 9) APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONFERENCE • 1983 NEW PALTZ, NEW YORK ( MAY 27- JUNE 3)

This spring hikers from around the entirety in 19*+8. Hikes for this confer­ country will gather at New Paltz for the ence will accommmodate all levels of 60th Anniversary meeting of the Appalachian hikers. Among the excursions will be Trail Conference. New York hasn't hosted cruises on the Hudson in the sloop, Clear­ such a meeting since 191+1. The Conference water which has been at the heart of the will be held on Memorial Day Weekend from efforts to clean up the river. Enter­ May 27-June 3 at the campus of the State tainment will include a Pete Seeger University at New Paltz. Lodging and concert and a square dance. meals will be available on campus. The AT has its origins in the mind of Registration forms will be available a Massachusetts forester and urban planner by writing to ATC'83,.P0 Box 650, Shrub who wanted a trail to connect the spine Oak, NY 10588. Registration forms are of the Appalachians for the recreation also printed in the New York/New Jersey of urbanites. Trail Conference publication, the TRAIL According to the TRAIL WALKER,, "there WALKER, whose February/March issue has was a small cadre of men, skilled in the 3 pages of detailed information on the outdoors and enthusiastic about popular­ activities. Preregistration is essential izing it, who set to work building the to guarantee s choice of workshops and trails and passing along their vision to excursions and to avoid a late registration others. Three names which pop up time and fee. Most of the workshop and excursion again are Major William Welch, Raymond slots will be filled ahead of time by Torrey and George Perkins. Work began on the first stretch of the A.T. in 1922. On computer. Only a limited selection will October 7, 1923 the l6-mile stretch from be available to late registrants. There Bear Mountain Bridge (not yet built) to is a late-registration fee of $10 for the Ramapo River south of Arden was forms postmarked after April 7, and forms officially opened." postmarked after May 7 will be returned. The Diamond Jubilee Conference will One of the hi ghli gits of the conference have a full schedule of hikes, excursions will be a re-dedication of the original to attractions in the area, and unusual stretch. Two hikes, from Popolopen Gorge workshops. The 29 workshops will include and West Mountain will meet at the summit the use of computers in backpacking, of Bear Mountain for ribbon cutting land planning and protecting the A.T., ceremonies on May 30 at 3 pm. environmental issues, the Hudson River While Welch is remembered for designing school of painting and architecture, and the standard Appalachian Trail copper legal liability on the trail, plus more. marker, it was MacKaye's dream. While he A discussion will feature hikers who noted that most national park lands were have walked the entire 2,000 plus miles in the West, he said, "But camping grounds of the A.T. discussing how trail life to be of most use to the people should be as has changed since first walked in the near as possible to the center of population. And this is in the East." ***************** K -X- ******** X X * * WHAT'S IN A NAME cont. Schedule for April 9th when George Elias will be leading a trail maintenance hike on the Long Path which crosses Shunemunk at its widest part. (The history chunemunk was taken from the NEW YORK WALK BOOK, 1971, pp.107-109.)

UTINGS FOOTNOTE - Lorianne Hoenninger is organizing hikes to walk the Greenbelt trail with a' patch and party at the summer's end for those who finish. Hikes will average 1+-5 miles. March 20 Back by 1:00 DAYHIKE on the Greenbelt from Smithtown Landing to Sunken Meadow, /feun Call leader for details. Leader: Lorrianne Hoenninger, 2l+9 6l91. m ^yf April 17 Back by 1:00 DAYHIKE on the Greenbelt from Lakeland to Connetquot. Call i\A Sun leader for details. Leader: Marilyn Clemens, PY 8 281+8.

iff* s!^fl 10 WELCOME TO THESE NEW MEMBERS! -Mark Irwin, Brooklyn; Gloria HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Kaye, Hewlett, 516 295 181+2; Marion Kester, Bayside, 212 1+28 NOTE THESE NEW MEMBERS 2303; Josephine and David Obrig, Brightwaters, 5l6 666 0397; • > , n AND ADDRESS CHANGES! Hanns Streuli, Hauppauge, 516 12k 1+282. \ jj I I ADRESSES TO BE CHANGED - William Gildersleeve, 6 Triangle Drive^ 'If Setauket, NY 11733; George MacaJuso, ll+17 Hillside.;Avenue, H | f New Hyde Park, NY llOl+O; Tony McGuigan, Box 260, Massapequa Park, NY 11762; Pamela Osburn, 125 Coddington Rd., Apt. E-l6, Ithaca, NY 11+850; Alan Sanders, 221 Middle Neck Road, Apt 3J, • , i Great Neck, NY 11021; Lewis Shapiro, 50 Brompton Rd, Great Neck, NY 11021; Richard Weiss, 5 Atlantic Ave, East Rockaway, NY 11518; Alan Welch, 671 South 8th St., Lindenhurst, NY 1 Don't be shy; can someone to carpool for hikes and/or meetstings.i ? f

* * MEETINGS * * t< All meetings are held at the Tackapausha Museum in Seaford at 8 PM on the second Thursday of the month unless otherwise noted. The museum is located on the east side of Washington Avenue just north of Merrick Road. See the map below.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 The Pine Barrens of Long Island compose a delicate part of Lpng Island's geography. John Turner, a representative of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society, will present a slide program to familiarize you with this local land currently making headlines because its preservation is in jeopardy. (See Paul Lanzillotta's CONSERVATION column on page 2 also.)

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 George Elias, Li's VERY knowledgeable trail worker, will present a program on trail maintenance in preparation for springtime : » trail responsibilities. (See George's column on page 1 and the Outings Schedule for specifics.) The Canadian Film Board has produced an excellent color movie, ACID RAIN: REQUIM OR RECOVERY, which will be shown as well, followed by a letter writing session for acid rain. EXPRESSWAY SOUTHER! STATE 1 Arlene Scholer, Editor, 35 * 0231 BU1RISB (27) Lillian Burton, Circulation MERRICK RD. Tackapausha 66 Celler Avenue Hew Hyde Park, NY HOUO - America's.

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