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Winter lssue 2OOl{.2 Southeast Breeze Dec.fJan./Feb. wilftlfl$tnt View from the Chair by Anne Chace Satu rd ay, J an u ary I 2, 2002 9:00 am - 1:00 pm First let me express my sincere thanks and gratitude to past Borderland State Pa* Chapter Chair Dexter Robinson for his oubtanding leadership over the past two years. Thank you, Dexter, Winter is a wonderful time of year! Come join us for for everything you have done! an introduction to winter hiking, snowshoeing, and cross- country skiing. We'll have presentations on gear, clothing, Welcome fo tlre Silver Jubilee Year for SEM|AMCI Over how to stay warm, etc., along with snowshoe and skiing the next 12 months, the chapter will be focusing expeditions at Borderland (hiking if there's no snow). attention on appreciating what resources we have here There will be some snowshoes available for participants in our own backyard, We are indeed blessed with an places to try out. Cost: $5 adults, $2 children (12 and under) abundance of to explore and recreate: national includes moming refreshments, and a light lunch (soups and state parks, reservation and conservation areas, riv- and bread). Bring anything else you need. ers, marshes, lakes, parks and camps. All are right here Please register by January 9 with Erika Bloom (508) in southeastem Massachusetts. 996-3290, email: [email protected]. But our chapte/s most important resource is you, our members, and I look fonlrrard to meeting many of you SEM/AMC To Host Spring Meeting 2002 personally in the coming months. I also invite each of you "Cape Cod Caper" setfor April26-28 to become acquainted or reacquainted with your chapter. Join other members for activities. Help out on a committee that fits your interests. Come to the AMC Springtime on the Capel What better way to enjoy Southeast Spring Gathering on the Cape this April, when our chap- em Massachusefts'crown jewel (and not have to put up with ter hosts the entire club. all the summer traffic). SE[\4/AMC will be hosting the Clubwide Spring Meeting with a Cape Cod weekend'capef prom- that Even if you never participated in the past, make an early ises to be energetic, informative, and fun all at the same time. resolution to take the plunge. Go on a local hike or walk, participate in a trail work weekend, pedal your bicycle, The Friday-Sunday meeting will be held at Camp Burgess, a paddle a canoe, join a conservation effort. Take a break. YMCA camp in Sandwich, which is where the Chapter hosted Have some fun! Spring Meeting in the early'90s. The meeting provides the opportunity meet to members and leaders from other AMC lf you have any ideas or suggestions about the chapter, I chapters, discuss cunent issues with AMC leaders and staff, encourage you to call one of the activity chain or me. part take in various SEM/AMC-led activities, share meals with We look fonrard to hearing from you and meeting you. old friends and new, and kick up your heels with lntemational Dancing on Saturday night. Acknowledgement Specialthanks to the 25tr Anniversary Banquet Commit- Multiple food and lodging packages are available. For more tee: Bob Bentley, Louise Desrochers, Pairla Remick, information, please contact Erika Bloom, (508)996-3290, Dexter Robinson, Patti Ryder and Wayne Taylor. email: [email protected] AAA A AA The Southeast Breeze is published quarlerly by the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter of AMC Chapter Chair: Anne Chace (508) 824-8871 Vice Chair: Bob Vogel (508) 238-7732 Treasurer: Donna Desrochers (508) 673-7833 Secretary: Barbara Vogel (508) 238-7732 Education Chair: Steve Tulip (508) 997-9309 Membership Chair: Linda Cronin (508) 447-2597 Newsletter Editor: Wayne Taylor (508) 252-6995 or e-mail: [email protected]. Webmaster: Dexter Bobtnson (781)294-8840 Website address: www.amcsem.orq Editor's Notebook We Celebrate our 25th Anniversary Tell us aboutyour last great outdoors adventure... Your comments and suggestions are always welcome, as are your contributions of articles, poetry, photography or anything else related to your SEM/AMC membership. When submitting mate- rial, please be respect{ul of our deadline, which is the 22nd of the month, two months prior to the publication date (e.9. Jan. 22 tor the Mar./Apr./May issue). The newsletter will publish your submissions on a space-available basis. Call us at 508-252- 6995 or drop an e-mail to wltaylor@ mediaone.net if you've got something you'd like to submit. Milestones Congratulations to these longtime AI'IC tembers: . Joseph Gazzola (50 yrs.) Bruce Dunham: Distinguished Servant . David Babin (25 yrs.) Former Chapter Chair. Breeze Editor. and Hiking Committee . Cornelius Dahill (25 yrs.) Chair Bruce Dunham (left) was the inaugural recipient of the . David and Genovefa Pleau (25 yrs.) SEM/AMC Distinguished Service Award - a 14K gotd . Walter Morin (25 yrs.) plated Sierra Cup - which was presented by Bob Bentley, a . Sidney Bamford (25 yrs.) founding member of the Chapter. The award was made at the 25th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Meeting in ln Memoriam; We note with sadness the passing of Nancy early November at BR's Monponsett Inn in Halifax. Ellis of Orleans. Nancy had been an active SEM/AMC member and had recently moved to Florida. Member Perspective: "Membership in a bottlett A great gift for your favorite outdoors enthusiast. Inclusion: Diversity of Activities Single Membership $40.00 and Participants Family Membership $65.00 by Bob Vogel, former SEM/AMC Education Chair Nalgene Bottle with $10 Gift Certficate good for AMC lodging, workshops and books. Who is the SEM/AMC? SEM/AMC is all of us. But when you look at who takes part in SEM activities, you find a much New members only Contact: Ltnda Cronin at smaller group. There are many reasons for this. Some mem- 508 447-2597 bers join AMC as a way to support conservation and don t desire to actively take part in our activities. Others are at a stage in their lives where work or families limit the time, or money, available for pastimes like hiking, biking or paddling. But another reason why people aren't involved is because we tend to offer'hard core' activities. Check our listings and you will find hikes to the 4000 foot peaks of NH, summer or winter. But there are a shodage of what one participant calls 'Weenie Walks", those easier 3 to 5 mile walks over easier On the Cover - Vermont farm in winler. Along the woodline is a groomed cross- terrain that are the level of exerlion more in keeping with counlry ski track, which is part of the vast network of ski and snowshoe lrails at the some members abilities or desires. Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Vermonl's Northeast Kingdom. (Feb. 1ee4, wayne rayror) (conlinued on back page) 7-9 pm email [email protected] CL Mike Woessner 508- 384-8340 7-9 pm email [email protected] Tues. Jan.1 BoulderLoop Snowshoe, NH. (snowdepend- ent trip) Hope for snow to try out those snowshoes along the short (3-plus miles) Boulder Loop Trail with excellent views Hike Rating: First character indicates distance in miles. for a moderate 950 feet elevation gain. Possible group meal pace Second character indicates leader's over average on retum. Register with leader Erika Bloom 508-996-3290 7-9 tenain. Third character indicates tenain. pm email [email protected] CL Patrick Holland 781- 9254423 7-9 pm email pat.holland@littlebrown,com Miles Pace/ mph Terrain M=13+ 1=very fasU2.S A=v€ry strenuous Sat. Jan. 5 Caribou Mt., ME. (B3B) Moderate hike to a broad 4=9-13 2=fastl2 B=strenuous open summit with views of Evans Notch and Wild River Val- B=5-8 3=moderate C=average ley. Previous winter hiking experience and full winter gear C=<5 4=leisurely D=easy required. Limited to 8 hikers. Register with L Patrick Holland 7 81 -9254423 6-1 0 pm email [email protected] Hikers unsure of their ability should try only one level CL Walt Wells 508-279-1963 7-9 pm. higher than previously completed. Note: NO PETS with- out permission of Trip Leader. Individuals under 18 must Sat./Sun. Jan. 5-6 Carter Hut ovemight "food fest' (A3B) obtain prior consent from Trip Leader. Hike to Carter Hut, which has unheated bunkhouses and kitchen facilities. Participants will bring food to share for a Fri. Nov. 30 Massasoit State Park, Taunton (C3C) Let's hike backcountry feast! Side trip to Carter Dome peak(weather/ by the light of the silvery (full) moon. Take an adventurous time dependant). Full winter gear and previous winter hiking plan- nighttime hike through woods and open fields. We are experience required. Cost is $19. Register by Dec. 1 with ning to dine out by moonlight. Prepare to be creative as we leader Erika Bloom 508-996-3290, email ebloom@mediaone. oook up a fine feast. " Bring your own food and beverage." net CL Bob Vogel 508-238-7732 email [email protected] This is a good time to try out that new backpacker stove and winter gear. Headlamps are mandatory. Register with leader Sat. Jan. 12 Mt. Monadnock (B3B) Beginner/lntermediate Steve Tulip 508-977-9309 6-9p.m. email [email protected] hike up this popular mountain up the White Cross Trail and p.m. CL Pat Holland 781-9254423 7-9 emailpat.holland@ down the White Dot Trail. Some winter hiking experience and littlebrown.com winter gear is required. Register with leader Patrick Holland, 7 81 -9254423 6-1 0 pm email [email protected] Sat.