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LONG ISLAND MOUNTAINEER NEWSLETTER OF THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB, LONG ISLAND CHAPTER JULY/AUGUST 1989 We are trying to present a wide range of PRESIDENT'S PEN - Al Scholl topics for your entertainment. If you have any ideas or have a program you would like I would like to take this time to take to do, please let me know and we will try care of some loose ends. to accommodate you. In lieu of an August meeting, we will For all you mail order buffs, REI is have our Annual Summer Barbecue at the home opening a store in New Rochelle. The of Ed and Michelle Slaughter. They have tentative opening is July 27. ADK and REI hosted this in the past. Check the Outings are holding a conservation' fund raiser Schedule for trips near the Slaughter's home before the store's official opening. REI during the day and then come to the is bringing in Lou Wittaker for a slide show barbecue. Or you can just show up. This featuring his current climb of is a good way to get to know your fellow LI Kangchenjunga. A donation of $3 at the door ADKers. This price is $6.50 per adult and is requested for this, with money going to $2.50 for children under 12. All food and ADK. ( If you would like to help at this beverages (soda and juice) are included. benefit, the ADK can use some volunteers. If you prefer a stronger beverage, it's Please call me at 541-8163 if you are BYOB. Please register early with the coupon interested. on page 2. If you plan on attending, please bring a lawn chair. And if you need any Have a great summer! information or directions, call Ed and \ Michelle at (516) 654-2197. \ Wanted, Summer Circulation help. I'm GOVERNOR'S REPORT June Fait going to be backpacking in the Sierras this August and I will need someone to distribute the Sept./Oct. Mountaineer. The job is This June the BoG met at the Loj and as relatively easy. The newsletter is picked usual the sun was shining--this after Herb up from the printer, collated, folded, & I had four days of rain on the Northville- stapled, stamped, addressed and mailed. Lake Placid Trail. It should be noted that Everything is provided to you: stamps, any hike scheduled on a day when the BoG mailing labels, stapler and staples. All meets has an excellent chance of being a you provide is the labor. This will have sunny day. The day after the meeting was to be done around August 28 - September 1. again rainy. If you are interested, please call me at The move to the new headquarters was 514-8163 as soon as possible so all the scheduled for June 2, so by the time you details can be worked out. read this all staff should be settled in Do you come to monthly meetings for the their new offices. Much volunteer activity, programs? If you do, we can use your input. (Please turn to Page 2) ANNUAL SUMMER MEETING & BARBECUE COUPON Send to Ed & Michelle Slaughter, 196 Cedar Ave., Patchogue, NY 11772 by July 29th. Cancellations MUST be received by Ed BEFORE July 29 AND be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. I have enclosed a check, made payable to Ed Slaughter, to reserve a place at the August 12th barbecue. NAME 12 YEARS & OVER @ $6.50 STREET_ UNDER 12 YEARS @ $2.50 TOWN PEOPLE (TOTAL) CHECK ENCL Please check your drink preference: soda diet soda juice ************************************************************** GOVERNOR'S REPORT (Continued from Page 1) PEOPLE AND PERSPECTIVES -Ariene schoier especially from the Glen Falls Chapter, paved the way for the major moving and BACKPACKERS GRADUATE...P0RGY SMITH, MARK reduced the expenses of it. At present a RASKIN, BETH NELSON, and MICHAEL PANCIR0LI subdivision plan has been authorized to see enrolled in Dick Furman's backpacking class if it is practical to sell off part of the but couldn't attend the weekend outing. land and a supplier of outdoor equipment has JENNIFER K0HN, JUDY NEFF, CHARLIE DEANGELIS, expressed interest in renting the warehouse plus EVELYN and ED DEPINTER went beyond the space. The apartment on the property has classroom and packed their gear into a been rented, so all is going according to Catskill meadow along the Lake Capra trail. pi ah. Rimmed on the north by the Blackheads, o It was announced that the Camp 0'Brian weekend home gave us beautiful scenery ar;:, • fund now totals $44,000. The LI Chapter was space for the tents and a dining room publicly thanked for their donation of over created with a log for sitting and rocks to $4,000. Some of the chapters are still support the stoves. The relaxed pace, fun, conducting fund raising drives. The super conditions, and enthusiasm of the foundation material has been flown in and group made the magic work for the group's the excavation is almost complete. It is first backpacking adventure. Everyone came expected that the timber will be flown in away with good feelings about his own during September with completion scheduled accomplishments and pictures to immortalize for October. his pleasures and survival. After hauling The Treasurer's report indicated that out the 3-1/2 miles on Sunday, everyone dues revenue is up. The club is actively opted to hike into the sensational recruiting new members but the majority of Kaaterskill Falls. The positive attitude the increase is because of present members of all participants made it a pleasure for upgrading their memberships. The consensus Dick Furman and myself to lead the was that for this to happen we must be doing graduation weekend in the woods. Since the something right. first taste of any hiking experience will As a final note--the Spring Outing next determine one's continued interest, the year will be at the Frost Valley. In the tired bodies but smiling faces seemed to past many of our chapter members have indicate that they'll be back for more!! attended and found it rewarding. Mark May 11-13 on your calendars for some great fun HIKERS & HIKE LEADERS - A TWO-WAY STREET... and good hikes. Several tl-ADK members When joining a group, you expect to enjoy attended this year's Spring Outing at Winter the outing; however, when joining a group, Cove and had a most enjoyable time. All you also give up certain personal- club outings are a great way to meet people preferences such as the departure timejfl from other chapters besides trying hikes pace, or destination. Because it i^ our chapter would normally not schedule. difficult to screen hikers on the phone, the leader might need to ask specific questions photography, and sketching are other popular and the hiker must respond honestly. This options within the 750 acres taken from the information allows the leader to make Rockefeller estate in 1983. There are decisions that will possibly affect the wetlands, woodlands, meadows, fields, and plans. The responsible leader determines a 24-acre lake for your favorite pastime. the pace and the day's activities while Call (914) 631-1470 for permitsTto fish or respecting the needs of the hikers; once the ride a horse. Trail lunches are possible outing is underway, the leader may need to but blanket picnicking isn't allowed. make adjustments according to the needs of Regulations prohibit motorized vehicles, the hikers. There are different measures camping, smoking, radios, unleashed pets, of success for an outing: Was the goal and the consumption of alcohol. Having accomplished or did the leader bypass the enjoyed the area on several occasions, I destination to simply make it a pleasant would encourage you to enjoy this tranquil outing for everyone involved? retreat which is only 1-1/4 hours from the All responsible hikers can inquire carpool location. The preserve is easily about the pace, distance, degree of reached: take the Whitestone or Throgs Neck difficulty, route, and time when Bridge to 95N; travel to 287W (Cross registering. Being on time and coming Westchester) going toward the Tappan Zee prepared for weather conditions are positive Bridge; take 287W to exit 1 (Rt. 119 & characteristics for every hiker. A Tarrytown); 119 leads to 9N; take 9N through cooperative nature is important, too, if you Tarrytown to Rt. 117E; watch for the are not involved in the planning. Yet, preserve entrance after 2nd overpass. Ask hikers need to take the initiative to for a trail map at the trailer. There is question the leader regarding anything that no admission fee. Just go to stretch your gives the hiker cause for concern. legs and enjoy the fresh air. The beginning hiker, rafter, canoeist, or climber must be willing to abide by the leader's suggestions and directions related NEW OUTINGS REPORT FORM to clothing, equipment needs, departure time set to maximize the amount of daylight to accomplish the hike, and the safety of the A new outings report form was sent to best possible route...to name just a few all outings leaders who have led trips for items. the club over the past year. Please take The experienced hiker can offer to help just a few minutes to complete this form and and be willing to make personal sacrifices return to Lanny Wexler in the self-addressed for the good of the group. An experienced stamped envelope. The form will help us hiker should also be willing to share in improve our reporting of outings and the responsibilities without interfering upcoming trips and make the outings with the leader's decisions.