Our National Parks I close with my final newsletter article as Chapter Chair and say AMC Fall Gathering thank you to the Worcester Chapter’s 3000 members who have Highland Center (Under The Red Felt Crusher) supported the AMC. I especially would like to acknowledge our October 12-14, 2007 executive committee, leaders, volunteers, and staff who have By Chapter Chair, Barbara Dyer been a pleasure to work with on behalf of promoting the AMC mis- Make your reservations today! Group Reservation #67573 hen I was younger I was often asked the sion. It has been a wonderful two year term and I wore my name usual question of “What do you want to badge proudly. Through serving as a volunteer for the AMC I Join us for this club-wide event, hosted by the New Wdo when you grow up?” My answer was have been inspired, motivated, and rewarded. I now turn over the Hampshire Chapter, at AMC's Highland Center at Crawford not the typical to be a vet, doctor or lawyer but I historic red felt crusher given to me by my mentor Jim Walsh, to Notch. Enjoy hikes and programs all weekend led by AMC our incoming Chapter Chair Sharon Foster. I know you will wel- clearly had goals to be a park ranger, tour guide, staff and volunteer leaders, as well as technical climbs, travel agent, Inn owner, or whitewater rafting come Sharon the same way you did me and enjoy all the exciting sightseeing, club-wide meetings, equipment consignment guide. These jobs seemed to be the perfect fit for initiatives she has planned for our chapter. I look forward to retir- my lifestyle and dreams. Instead I ended up in a ing to a slower pace to be at harmony in the mountains where you shop, a Saturday evening performance by Sha Riordan of career in education and am doing a combination will likely run into me at our AMC huts and lodges…. "Up to the Mountains", and a special demonstration of the of my dream jobs for my volunteer efforts with the new AMC White Mountain Guide Online--going live this AMC. As a leader I find such reward in organiz- August! ing trips to the great outdoors by sharing my pas- THANK YOU Worcester Firefighter and member John Griffin for sions with my students on mountain classroom your heroism while at Lonesome Lake. Your efforts in helping us Barbara Dyer in Grand Canyon All members are welcome to this event! Space is limited so trips and with my own children. are greatly appreciated. The Dyer Family. be sure to make reservations by September 12, 2007. was hooked on seeing our nation’s parks and Bunk and private room packages available, including Happy Trails! I still envy the park ranger’s careers and am monuments and now 20 years later I am happy meals, activities, and registration fee. Reserve directly with impressed with all they do to keep our parks safe to share I have visited many of our famous places Barbara AMC Reservations at 603-466-2727. from performing wildlife management to wildfire through the Canadian Rockies and throughout the controllers; rangers oversee our beautiful national spectacular U.S. I encourage you too to bring [email protected] or (508) 735-3281 between 3-9 pm parks. We are very fortunate to live in a country (Barbara lives in Southboro with her family and can be reached for any chapter related your families to parks instead of spending for- inquiries at that provides us with open space where our tunes at resorts and theme parks. Kids love the wildlife roams free and our heritage is preserved. opportunity to see wildlife, learn history, touch a National Parks are our natural playgrounds and wildflower, frolic in waterfalls and glacial lakes, places we can and should protect. It is stated that explore rims and canyons, view the spectacular park visits are down and some less visited places night sky, and to spiritually connect with our out- are considering closing because of the rising door world at their level. I honestly can’t think of costs of upkeep. Families are too busy for vaca- a better family trip than to explore peaks and

Appalachian Mountain Club Fall 2007 Fall Club Mountain Appalachian tions because of scheduling conflicts and technol- Appalachian Mountain Club Fall 2007 Fall Club Mountain Appalachian canyons together. ogy has ruled the world. Unfortunately, many chil- The dren prefer sensationalism and technology over This summer I was fortunate enough to share outdoor activities. with my own family the grand West. We drove through the deserts and canyons of California and The parks pass is up to $80 which may appear Arizona to the rocky mountains of Colorado as Family Adventure Club by Barbara Dyer high but it now includes national forests which we well as many of our Southwest parks. California can use in NH, BLM areas and other offerings. Dreaming to Rocky Mountain High! You do not However, even at this rate, you couldn’t buy a ski have to look too far to explore our local region or The new Family Adventure Club this summer was a great suc- ticket or Disneyland ticket for one person, yet you learn about parks and monuments. Nearby, the cess. Many families in Worcester County enjoyed summertime fun

can still travel inexpensively with a family for an Boston area has many opportunities to share his- orcester Chapter Chapter orcester orcester Chapter Chapter orcester entire year by investing in our parks. Visit the tory and the Cape Cod National Seashore is eas- doing weekly activities. Hiking Mt. Monadnock, Paddling Hopkinton National Parks and Conservation Association ily accessible. State Park, Rail Trail Bike Rides, Rock Climbing at Crow Hill, Hut Hikes, Camping, etc. There are www.npca.org to learn more about getting Acadia National Park in is less than 6 still plenty of monthly opportunities to join other interested outdoor families for low cost acitivities. involved. Yes it takes planning and effort to visit a hours away and a world of solitude to move your Sign up with [email protected] if interested in getting on the e-list and check our web national park, but I’m certain you will be awe spirit whether it is hiking the trails, bike riding, or inspired with each unforgettable journey you take kayaking-- there is something for everyone. page for upcoming family events. and will soon forget technology and life’s uncer- Check out www.nps.gov and click on web rangers tainties. to get kids involved or test your own knowledge with virtual fieldtrips. Let technology be one way

The day after I graduated college, I set out for News from the W the from News News from the W the from News to explore our parks, but better yet plan a trip and Chapter Youth Program my big adventure to world famous Yellowstone see for yourself what beauty awaits. This issue is National Park to work for a season. I lived in the dedicated to our many rangers and wildlife cute cabins near Old Faithful, worked like a dog experts who work to protect our parks and edu- The Worcester Chapter Youth Program is open and ready for business. We provide the leader- for minimal pay, but had the park as my backyard cate us on America’s natural world. ship to the great outdoors for local youth agencies and welcome new leaders to get involved. Our

and the Grand Tetons as my neighbors. Life Wachusett Views Wachusett next training is in November 10. Contact Deb Phaup for more information on how you can make a couldn’t have been better! From that point on I Con’t next page difference in the life of a child at 978-988-0640 or [email protected] FALL ISSUE Fall Gathering Pg. 2 What The AMC Means To Us Pg. 7 Chair Thank You Pg. 3-4 New Members Pg. 8 Who’s Who/Trips Pg. 5 Learning The Ropes Pg. 9 Acadia National Park, ME Winter Hiking Pg. 6 Tully Camping Pg 10 amcworcester.org 2 10Contest Pg. 6 Chapter Events Pg. 11 Thank You Executive Committee Thank You Executive Committee By Barbara Dyer, Retiring Chapter Chair By Barbara Dyer, Retiring Chapter Chair

ast issue I provided special Bruce Blais, our Endowment You will often find Tia welcoming many years on behalf of the trails we so thanks to our AMC dedicat- Chair, has undoubtedly been one of our our members at our potluck and major love to use in Worcester County. Don has Led volunteers serving on the most devoted long time members having events in addition to including our mem- been instrumental in coordinating very suc- Worcester Chapter Executive Committee served as chapter chair, nominations chair, bers in events like theaters, restaurants, cessful trails days. His enthusiasm and and will continue highlighting the following and many sub-committees over the past and concerts. Looking for something fun to love of the trails has brought him to work members who go above and beyond to 20 years or so. do? Call Tia! Tia resides in Webster. for the AMC and he also serves as co-chair make our chapter run smoothly…. Bruce is always willing to step in of the Midstate Trail. Don sits on our nom- and assist as needed at all levels. He has John Grote, our Technical Climbing inations committee and has served our Jean McInerney, our been instrumental in keeping history alive Chair has been instrumental in leading our chapter proud. Don resides in Boylston. Membership Chairperson has been with throughout the years and is extremely ded- members safely up cliffs. He was recently our chapter about a year and plans to icated to the chapter as a leader and chap- written up in the Worcester Telegram for his Jen Eaton, our Young Members Chair return to her role perfectly fit for her charm- ter youth program volunteer as well as an long standing achievements and dedicated has brought new enthusiasm to our grow- ing and welcoming personality. Jean is officer and volunteer Big Brother/Sister volunteerism. John is willing to lead trips ing group of 20’s, 30’s and young at heart. always willing to lend a hand where need- program. Bruce resides in Webster. whenever requested and has served on Jen stepped up to the plate to manage the ed serving on a variety of committees and our board with his expertise for many group of dedicated and youthful members doing behind the scenes work. New mem- Jim Walsh, our retired Chapter years. You can usually find John on the by coordinating meetings, organizing activ- bers can attest to her warm welcome dur- Chair who served as my predecessor and rocks, moving them, or simply traveling ities, and representing the YM at our ing our monthly orientation. Our member- currently serves as our nominations com- around the country in search of. John Executive Committee meetings.. She has ship has significantly increased and there mittee chair. Jim has served in many roles resides in Worcester and volunteers on shown great leadership throughout and is no doubt that what Jean and others do to on our executive board including hiking various environmental groups doing trail successfully leads many trips in all welcome new members clearly retains our chair as he has hiked extensively around maintenance and leading mountain bike seasons up in the Whites and Acadia, nearly 3000 Worcester members. our region in all seasons and trips. places she loves to share her passions especially loves winter camping in - with other members. Jen resides in Mary MacDonald, our Co- 30degrees. I can attest that we survived Fred Mezynski, our 3rd Wednesday Worcester County. Newsletter Chairperson, came to us out of that ordeal together! Jim has served as my Potluck Co-chair and Tuesday night bike the blue a couple years ago and has not mentor and has continued to offer his ride coordinator has been a member for Jack Downing, our outgoing yet slowed down. Her enthusiasm for the expertise for our chapter with his involve- over 25 devoted years. His nickname is Webmaster will surely be missed because AMC rubs off on our members. Mary has ment in organizing our new winter hiking Faithful Fred because he doesn’t miss a of his dedication, talent, and skill he has done an outstanding job with learning the series and scout opportunities including meeting, serves on the nominations com- brought to our chapter for many years. He skills necessary to create our well received map and compass skills. Jim resides in mittee, and is always willing to go the extra has served as our webmaster for nearly 5 newsletter and has contributed to the Petersham. mile for our members. Fred coordinates all years and has been instrumental in bring- chapter considerably. In addition, Mary the programs for our very successful ing us state of the art technologies, main- handles leading events and has taken ini- David Cole, our Public Relation’s potluck and does the set up/cleanup, taining our listserve, updating our webpage tiative to run our Urban Park Cleanup Chair will be moving into the paddling posi- serves on the welcoming committee, and is weekly, and being our troubleshooter and Series and Greenway Challenge. She also tion after his year term. David has taken also a bike and hike leader. I’m sure most also a leader of many activities. Our web- serves on a variety of different committees the initiative to lead our paddling program who have been around the club a while can page gets 90k hits a month so is one of our to help improve our chapter – a true leader! to the next level and has a wealth of knowl- concur that Fred is one valued member. most visible marketing tools and we can Mary resides in Bellingham. edge of our waterways. David has provid- Fred resides in Worcester. thank Jack for his outstanding efforts and ed our chapter with well known publicity dedication in bringing in our many new Lori Nozzollilo, our retiring Co- and due to this increased PR, our member- John Nieman, our AMC pastor and 3rd members. Jack resides in Sutton. Newsletter Chairperson will be stepping ship has also increased. You will often find Wednesday co-chair has also been a long down after giving us two dedicated years. David leading family trips downstream, time club member and assists Fred with On behalf of the Worcester Chapter, we Lori brought us into new technology and camping, and hiking. He also serves as organizing our traditional monthly potlucks. thank the following committee members for trained us in the state of the art graphic the Big Brother and Sister President and The Worcester Chapter is known well for their outstanding contributions to our chap- design, and her efforts clearly show when resides in West Boylston. its social status and John has been a driv- ter this year. They will surely be missed in you read the Wachusett Views. ing force in creating a social opportunity for their present positions, but you will likely We have received a lot of attention to our Tia Koziak, our Social Chair has our members and welcomes all. We’re for- find them serving in a variety of positions in newsletter format thanks to Lori and Mary’s welcomed so many of our members with tunate to be blessed with John’s spirit and our chapter next term. Barbara Dyer - Chair skills. Lori has also served on our social her weekly social events and new member enthusiasm in our club. John also leads different activities and can often be found Sharon Foster – Vice Chair committee welcoming our members for a hikes. Tia’s outgoing personality has been Larry Bliss – Treasurer visiting his cabin and helping oth- variety of events. We appreciate all your instrumental in retention of our member- Ken Pickren – At Large hard work and wish you all the best. Lori ship. Tia continues to take on new roles ers. John resides in W. Boylston. Bill Zahavi – Programs resides in Auburn. and responsibility in our chapter and is Steve Ciras – Hiking always willing to lend a helping hand where Don Hoffses, our outgoing Trails Chair Lori Nozzolillo – Co-Newsletter Chair needed serving on a variety of committees. will surely be missed because of his out- Jim Walsh – Past Chair standing efforts and leadership. Don’s col- David Cole – PR laboration with Mt. Wachusett and the Don Hoffses – Trails Midstate Trail has contributed so much for Jack Downing - Webmaster amcworcester.org 3 amcworcester.org 4 ~ CHAPTER EVENTS ~ Name This Pair of Peaks!

Worcester Chapter 2006-2007 Executive Committee Sun., November 4-December 23. Our new quiz does not include any pictures or compass bear- The answer to our last quiz was the Mount Welch and Dickey! I ings. In fact it is just a multiple choice question. To answer this, am surprised that our Webmaster did not know the answer since Yoga. Status: Open. Yoga for Fitness: Sundays, you need to know some White Mountain history.....or just make a he leads hikes there at least once a year. The "deli" of a peak Chapter Chair [email protected] Barbara Dyer 10-11 am. In this series of eight one-hour classes, lucky guess. was (nuk, nuk) at 3,993 feet is just shy of 508-735-3281 we'll use yoga to improve our strength, balance, flex- [email protected] being a 4k footer. The peak visited by thousands but peaked by Vice Chair Sharon Foster ibility, and mental clarity. This fitness-centric style of 978-562-4494 Which of the following peak(s) in the was few is Mount Tecumseh, home of Waterville Ski Area. The yoga is adaptable and suitable to most abilities. Treasurer Larry Bliss [email protected] NOT named in honor of a United States President. actual summit is just a short distance from where the ski lift Class size is limited. Location: YMCA Camp ends, thus the skiers never reach the peak. 508-485-6155 Harrington, West Boylston MA. A one-time fee of [email protected] a.) Jefferson Secretary Michele $25 for will be collected at the first class meeting. 508-756-3778 b.) Adams The winner was Eric Bloom, of Worcester, who will recieve the Simoneau Registration is required. Leader: Colleen [email protected] c.) Washington new 100 Edition of the White Mountain Guide. This should At Large Ken Pickren Mclaughlin, [email protected], 508-820-1585; 508-765-6022 d.) Madison come in handy as Eric is working of his 4,000 footers and is pret- Register with: Bill Zahavi, [email protected], Bicycling John Gau [email protected] e.) none of the above ty close to completing the list. Besides hiking, Eric enjoys 508-335-8343. 508-853-6254 music, reading, watching movies, seeing live music and hanging Claude Bonus: Why did you pick your answer? out with friends. Conservation Guerlain [email protected] 508-393-1661 Sat., November 10. Chapter Youth Scott Karpuk Send your answer to me, Steve Ciras Other winners were John "Spiderman" Grote (our Climbing [email protected] Program training. Status: Open. If you'd [email protected] within three weeks from the day Chair) who has answered all quizzes correctly, Nan Pierce, Gary Families Ed & Pat Fanjoy 508-842-2186 like to help make a difference in the life of a that you receive this newsletter. I will randomly pick a correct Catterin and Dr. Kenneth Fougere. Congratulations everyone! child ages 6-18, by leading hikes other or activ- answer from my old hiking boot and that person will win a prize! [email protected] Educational Bill Zahavi ities for youth organizations and schools, CYP Programs 508-335-8343 Training is required. Class is offered Saturday, Did I mention that the Worcester Chapter holds many hikes to the Presidential Range? This years trips included a hike to the [email protected] November 10th, 9am to 3pm in Southbridge, Hiking Steve Ciras MA. Leader: Deb Phaup, [email protected], Alpine Gardens to view the flowers, day hikes from the Highland 508-769-9351 Center, fun trips to Tuckermans Ravine to watch the skiers and [email protected] 978-988-0640; Co-leader: Deb Phaup, Historian Laura Ruth even some sledding! We also had a summer hike to the 508-755-8490 [email protected], 978-988-0640. Washington summit and a winter hike to the summit of Jefferson. Leadership Mike Jones [email protected] As you can see, we accommodate a wide variety of skill levels. 978-562-4494 Fri-Sun., November 23-25., Annual Keep an eye out in the "Activities" listing on our website and give Membership Jean [email protected] it a try! McInerney 508.753.2639 Thanksgiving Weekend Hut Trip. Newsletter Mary [email protected] Status: Open. (Moderate) Let's do Thanksgiving MacDonald 508 498-4943 all over again! We are going back to Zealand Hut Newsletter Lori Nozzolillo [email protected] this year. Join us for a weekend of hiking,social- 508-832-8134 izing & great food. Meet Friday Morning (so you Winter Hiking and Camping Series can enjoy Thanksgiving Thur. with your families) [email protected] Endowments Bruce Blais and hike into Zealand Hut (2.7 or 6.3 miles, 508-949-6520 depending on whether road is open), opt. after- Sat. November 12, 1-4 PM. Winter Hiking. Learn about how to stay Paddling Vacant . noon hike to Thoreau Falls. Sat. we will hike to comfortable in any weather. Experience the magic of hiking the moun- Mt. Zealand stopping at Zeacliff to enjoy the tains during the winter months. This afternoon course will review clothing, Past Chapter Chair Jim Walsh [email protected] views, and then return to the hut for Turkey equipment, safety, trip planning, and nutrition. Scheduled follow-up hikes 978-345-3538 Dinner with all the fixings. Cost $85 members, will allow you to put your new found knowledge to the test. Some 3-season hiking experience desired. Call or email Jim $95 non-members includes 2 nights lodging Publicity Dave Cole Walsh (978-724-6615) [email protected]. Location to be determined. [email protected] (self-service), 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts. Please Skiing Vacant reserve by Oct 20th, payment in full req. to reserve spot. Leader: Sharon Foster, Sat. December 8, 1-4 PM. Winter Backpacking. Been thinking about pushing your outdoor abilities to camping during [email protected]. Social Events Tia Koziak [email protected], 978 562-4494; the winter? You may be surprised that it doesn’t mean you are cold. On the contrary, if you do it right, you are never 508-981-1152 Leader: Mike Jones. cold! Learn how with the course on winter camping. You should have some experience with winter hiking or other winter Technical Climbing John Grote [email protected] sports. We will review clothing, equipment, food and cooking, backpacking techniques, trip planning. Also, where to 508-756-3778 invest in equipment and where to save money. Call or email Jim Walsh (978-724-6615) [email protected]. Third Wednesday Fred Mezynski [email protected] Fri-Mon., January 18-21., MLK Ski- Location to be determined. 508-853-6098 Snowshoe-Hike Weekend. Status: Third Wednesday John Nieman [email protected] Open. At Blue Gentian lodge, Magic Mountain, Sat., November 3. Chapter Leadership Training. Status: Open. Calling all potential leaders and co-leaders. Do you 508-835-3352 Londonderry VT. Friendly hosts, intimate après- Trails Don Hoffses [email protected] ski atmosphere. Cross-country and downhill ski have a favorite spot you would like to share? Then join us for our leadership training program. Did you know all of our 508-869-0062 areas nearby. $247 per person double occupan- activies are organized by volunteer leaders? Consider becoming a leader and sharing your favorite places. This one day Young Members Jen Eaton [email protected] cy with TV; private bath, 3 breakfasts and 2 din- class is targeted for those who would like to lead local single day activities such as hikes, walks, bike rides, ski trips and ners. Related Web link. Leader: John Gau, paddling. We will cover topics such as planning and running a trip, group dynamics and other key leadership topics. Webmaster Jack Downing [email protected] [email protected], 508 853-6254. Location: Riverbend Farm, Uxbridge, MA. Space is limited, register by Oct 26th. Leader: Sharon Foster, 508-294-3406 [email protected]. amcworcester.org 5 amcworcester.org 6 What AMC Has Meant To Us! WELCOME! BY AL AND ELAINE SANBORN s active members of TO THE AMC WORCESTER CHAPTER AMC for nearly 30 Ayears, Elaine and I have enjoyed many, many activities WE HOPE TO MEET YOU SOON! that we could not have otherwise enjoyed. Canoeing : When we returned to in 1979, we pur- Joon S. Bai Mr. Francis J. Horohoe Mr. Ron Pataky chased a canoe so we could paddle flat- Ms. Ellen E. Bailey Mr. James Jewitt Ms. Suzanne Pisinski water rivers and lakes. But then we Ms. Heather M. Bochan Eunice Jones Ms. Kimberly Quinlan attended the whitewater canoe instruc- tion program in 1981 – and we were Ms. Lori H. Brazell Ms. Rebecca L. Kamfonik Mr. Eric Ridge hooked! Canoeing became our obses- Jacob Brown Mr. Paul J. Kaye Mr. William Robbins sion, and we went on AMC whitewater Mr. Jeff W. Bursaw Ms. Joan Kelly Ms. Helen Rowlings canoe trips every spring, starting in February or March. For one stretch Mrs. and Mr. Caponigro Mr. Jim Kerhalli Barry D. Seale there, we went paddling every week- THE COUPLE THAT HIKES TOGETHER...Al and Elaine Sanborn Savannah Cooke Mr. William A. King Ms. Joan Shanahan end, thirteen weeks in a row! plishment. It is a long walk, for sure, three-mile Cascade Brook Trail and Dr. Douglas A. Cotanche Mr. Dana Lagrotteria Ms. Carol M. Shelsy Each summer we would join but can be made much more enjoyable maintained that several times a year, an AMC whitewater canoe camping Ms. Shirley Cote Mr. Adam M. Landry Ms. Tori Smiraglia if you have a supporting partner! Even for about twelve years. We both have excursion, and this took us all over if you’re “alone”, you’ll be part of a worked on trail maintenance along the Kay C. Cullen Ms. Amy Lane Mr. Mike Thibeault northern New England and eastern community-on-the-move. Wapack Trail on a number of occa- Mr. and Mrs. Denette Ms. Hannah Levensailor Mr. Santo Tulumello Canada. Some of our AMC friends AMC has been so good to us in sions. organized other trips to places like the Ms. Tracy Dixon Mrs. and Mr. Lyons Mr. Jeffrey Underkoffler Suwannee River (Georgia and Florida), Ms. Erika Esielionis Ms. Lorena Mandozzi Mr. Gary Verrill the Green River (Utah), Missouri River “Regardless of whether you are just going along for the joy of the occasion or “giving back” by leading trips or doing other volunteer work, in Montana and other trips in New Mr. Mark Farrell Mr. Richard McGrath Mr. Mike J. Wall there is always the feeling of having become a better person.” England. Susan Gilberg William McMullan Mr. and Mrs. Wendell As a result of a “splash” we experienced this spring, we decided it so many ways, and we have found It is virtually impossible to Ms. Jennifer Goldstein Ms. Ann P. Meyer Mr. Brattin and Ms. Westie was time to limit ourselves to Class I ways to “pay back” for the wealth of duplicate the variety of activities that M P. Grace Ms. Sue Mongeau Mr. Michael E. Whitman and quick water hereafter. Strength enjoyment we have experienced. We AMC provides. Furthermore, the cost Ms. Olivia Grallert Ms. Rene Morrison Reg Wilson and depth perception tend to diminish were instructors for ten years in the is always minimal. Now THAT is as part of the aging process, unfortu- whitewater instruction program run by quite a wonderful combination! Mr. Robert J. Hanacek Mr. Dan E. Newman Ms. Linda J. Wyman nately, and, being in our late 70’s, the Boston Chapter, and we led numer- The AMC experience is tough we’re fully reconciled to that. Mr. Jordan Harmon Mr. Ken O'Brien ous flat water, whitewater and week- to define, but it is abundantly clear that Hiking I became involved in Mr. Ben Hoffman Ms. Susan Palumbo end trips, as well. We have been the more you participate, the more you hiking in the 1980’s, twice participat- canoeing co-leaders at AMC’s August gain. Regardless of whether you are ing in the AMC’s Presidential hike Camp for several years. just going along for the joy of the occa- Volunteers Needed: Members – Please help share in the joy of volunteering for our chapter. We need leaders, membership from Franconia Notch to Pinkham In 1981 I volunteered for a sion or “giving back” by leading trips Notch. In 1990 I thru-hiked the and conservation minded folks for a variety of upcoming events. Contact the Chapter Chair if interested in getting involved. week at the Joe Dodge Camp and or doing other volunteer work, there is Appalachian Trail, with Elaine provid- worked on trail-building and mainte- always the feeling of having become a Executive Committee Vacancy: Web Master Contact Jim Walsh, [email protected], (978)724-6615 if interested. ing support the entire five months. We nance projects. Then I adopted the better person. Source data provided by AMC headquarters quarterly. 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amcworcester.org 7 amcworcester.org 8 climber. The lead climber can then proceed up scary story, so scary that it will make you have a heart the cliff and climb another pitch until he again reaches attack.” The cheerful hubbub caused some adults to retire Learning a place to set up the anchor. This is the way that to another campfire and discuss grown up worldly topics, some themes too risqué to mention here. climbers make their way over the large cliffs and Leaders of this motley family camping trip were none mountains, by repeating this process until they have other than that chatterbox Ed Fanjoy and his peddling (and the reached the top. paddling) babe Patrice. They greeted others who bravely ventured into the wild: the Millers (Joyce, Charlie and WHY I LIKE ROCK CLIMBING: Scott), the Van Ells family (Christine and Mark), Mary MacDonald, Tricia Kelly, helpful Pat Rheaume and Stuart Ropes Rock climbing has been compared to playing Howe, the Herlihy gang (Deb, Trevor and buddy Patrick), chess, in that you are always looking ahead and trying and happy-go-lucky Carol Willey. to figure out what your next move will be. Rock Temporarily disabled Lilo Henry hobbled in on Saturday. BY JOHN GROTE climbing is just as much a mental activity as it is a Soon to be eighth graders, Shelly and Kendal lugged their Climbing can take place anywhere from a five- physical activity. You are always thinking what the lipstick and nail polish to the camping event. When Ed Fanjoy shook Ed Grabowski’s hand, Mr. Grabowski foot high boulder up to Mount Everest and anywhere in next move will be and have to work up the courage to between. Climbing involves a wide range of activities quipped, “Two Eds are better than one.” make the move and overcome the fear of falling. Also The rambunctious lively juveniles were quite con- such as rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineer- skill is just as important as strength for rock climbing. tent to cast their fishing poles from shore all day long. They ing. Rock climbing is an open-ended sport, in that there is fished with rubber worms, cheese flavored yellow plastic There are several ways to rock climb. The sim- always something harder out there to try. Also you can worms, corn from left over corn on the cob, bread, potato chips and crackers. Although head chef, yours truly, tried to plest way is to boulder, in which only a pair of climb- engage in rock climbing at different levels. You could ing shoes is required. To boulder, you only climb up to prohibit any food intended for human consumption from be pushing yourself by trying a very hard route or you being tossed to the voracious fish. Someone let the boys the point at which you can safely jump off the rock. could be relaxing by climbing an easier route that you use deli ham as bait. Wowie, wow they caught mucho fish Also you can boulder by moving along the rock side- have previously climbed. Rock climbing is a sport that with that ham (and turkey too)! ways. Bouldering is a good way to work on endurance can be enjoyed by both men and women, by people of While most campers slumbered, just after dawn, Jared Grabowski hooked a beautiful big bass. We named and to practice moves. all ages from young kids to people who are still out To climb higher up the rock you need to be tied the gigantic fish, “Walter.” there climbing in their eighties. Pam and Emma’s Mommy put on a wing dingy into a rope for safety. The easiest way to do this is by For more information on rock climbing email show as she demonstrated to all the sweet lovely children what is called top rope climbing. Top roping is the first me at: [email protected] how to filet a bass. First, remove the scales. “The fish is step in learning how to climb. Top roping is performed naked,” screamed cutie Emma. Then you make a cut by having one end of the rope tied to the climber’s behind the gills with a sharp knife. Slowly slice away the waist. This rope then runs up to carabiners, which are Tully Lake Family Camping meat while carefully avoiding the backbone. Then, Mrs. Fanjoy could not resist delivering a biology lesson. Here securely anchored to a tree or another unmovable As the sky turned to dark blue on June 29, 2007, a most spectacular, splendid sight unfolded. are the intestines. I think this is the liver. Look at these object by slings. From here the rope runs down to teeny teeth. Yuk, poop squeezed out. Those crazy kids ROCKY CLIMB - Brave climbers scale the rocky A brilliant glorious moon rose over the mix of pine and another person at the bottom of the cliff. This person deciduous hollered, “Cut the head off.” “Give me the eyes.” “I want to is known as the belayer. As the climber ascends the wall. trees. The see its brains.” They chanted, “Stab the heart, stab the heart, stab the heart.” cliff the belayer takes up the slack, always keeping a As the leader proceeds up the cliff he will stop and moon was a complete Later that evening, I sauteed Walter in butter and firm grip on the rope. Thus, if the climber falls, he/she place a nut or a cam unit for protection. If the lead sprinkled the filets with lemon pepper. Everyone agreed falls only a few inches and is held by the rope from the sphere climber were to fall he would fall twice the distance speckled with that fresh bass is yummy. belayer. People go top rope climbing for two reasons. from the last piece of protection that was placed. When craters. That Years ago we started a Tully Lake camping tradition First it is a very enjoyable sport in its own right. moon was so of singing “Happy Birthday” to whoever celebrated a recent the leader reaches a ledge or another comfortable spot birthday or was about to turn another year older. So the Second, it is essential training for those who wish to do he will stop and build an anchor with several pieces of bright over Tully Lake jovial cherubs placed pink, orange and yellow candles on any continuous (lead or following) climbing. People, protection or if it is available tie into a large tree. After red, white and blue frosted cupcakes. We sang, “Happy who head for the bigger cliffs or mountains, even with that flash- the leader has securely tied into the anchor he will put lights were Birthday” to Shelly whose birthday was in 19 days and also an experienced group, should have some basic knowl- the other person who was belaying him on the ground practically to Jared whose date of birth was June 12th. The highlight of the weekend, however, was the edge of rock climbing. Photo by: Ed Fanjoy on belay. This person, called a second, will climb the musical entertainment. Ed Grabowski on guitar, Tricia Kelly Once the climbing skills have been honed by route and remove the pieces of protection that the lead unnecessary. Enthusiastic children, ages 6 fi to 15 years old gathered strummed a mandolin and Steve Ciras played harmonica. top roping, the climber can move on to lead climbing. climber has placed as he ascended the cliff. When the They dreamed up a song entitled, “Two Guys Who Don’t In lead climbing, as the climber ascends the cliff he around the campfire. They giggled, they poked the fire with second reaches the leader he will tie into the anchor sticks, they chatted idle kid talk, and they generally Know What They Are Doing Blues.” drags a rope behind him. The belayer on the ground system and he will be all set to again belay the lead whooped it up! Trevor exclaimed, “I’ll tell you a scary, scary, again has a firm grip on the rope and is feeding it out. Con’t next page amcworcester.org 9 amcworcester.org 10 Worcester Chapter CONSERVATION NEWS  Appalachian Mountain Club NON-PROFIT 5 Joy Street US POSTAGE Boston, MA 02108 PAID PERMIT NO. #420 Three rangers sauntered by to catch the impromptu changes to suit ones lifestyle and budget. show. Pammy Fanjoy said this camping adventure Level One—Easy and Free/Very Inexpensive WORCESTER, MA was, “Buggy but fun.” Besides fishing, we enjoyed kayaking and canoeing, a little hiking and a lot of hearty Turn lights and appliances (incl. computers) off when eating. not in use. Turn your electric hot water down to 120?. TESTIMONIAL Turn your water heater down to low or off when you Going to the Tully Lake Campground with AMC travel. was really fun! I got to go Canoeing and Kayaking Shorten your showers by two minutes, down a narrow river with my friends Pam, Emma, Run dishwashers and washing machines only when Mark, and Scott. I saw a lot of turtles in the water. they are full. Then I went fishing with Trevor, Patrick, and Jared. I Do not allow water to run while brushing teeth or shav- caught 15 Fish!! Then, at night, my friends and I ate ing. fish while sitting around a fire cooking marshmal- Use the energy saving dishwasher setting, and open lows and throwing them in the fire watching them the door to let the dishes air dry when washing cycle is blow up. I had a great time there. complete. By: Charlie Miller PIEBOY If no children in the house, leave the oven door open after it is turned off. Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. Use Living Green while $aving Green – warm not hot water otherwise. Close heating vents and doors to spare rooms in your Part one in a four part series house. By Claude Guerlain – AMC-WR Conservatin Co-Chair, Set the thermostat as low as comfortably possible in with input from Hawk Metheny – Appalachian Trail the winter, as high as possible in the summer BY LAW CHANGES Sat., November 17. Worcester Conservancy Chair-Stewardship Council Turn heat down to low when no one is home, and at night. Article IV: Chapter Annual Meeting/Social. The AMC has a long-standing tradition of encourag- Keep South-facing blinds on windows open/closed to Add Endowment Chair as member of Status: Open. Join the Worcester Chapter for ing and supporting conservation efforts. For many peo- let sunlight in or keep it out, depending on the season. Executive Comitteee (EC) ple the task is daunting, as there is always more to do. Drive more slowly. Energy efficiency decreases 2% for EC members must be present to vote, and our annual bash with dinner at The Manor The best place to start is at home. In the next four every MPH that you drive over 60 MPH. This is the that each person only gets one vote Banquet Hall followed by our brief annual issues of this newsletter, you will find useful sugges- equivalent of paying 10 cents more per gallon of gas. Added that the Chapter Chair must be noti- meeting and dancing to The Insiders. Last year tions for changes which can be made in your own lives Turn off your car engine when parked; don’t idle. More fied in advance if an EC member sends a sub – changes that when added together will make a differ- than 10 seconds of idling uses more fuel that restarting was a huge success so don't delay this year ence over the long run. For example, if each of AMC’s the engine. Section 6: 90,000+ members changed just one incandescent light Use cruise control to keep your speed in check to and join the fun. All are welcome. Changed general assembly of members to bulb to a CFC bulb, in one year we would reduce car- improve fuel efficiency. once per year (Annual Meeting) bon dioxide emissions by more than 13 million pounds! Keep tires properly inflated to improve fuel efficiency. Invitations will be in your mailbox This has the added benefit of reducing tire wear, which soon!.. Level One in this series, is a list of the easiest, least releases particulate matter into the air we breath. Added Section 14: expensive changes that can be implemented at home, Weight requires more fuel to move - remove unneces- Endowment Committee, used similar word- Register with: Barbara Dyer, [email protected], work or both. They can be put into practice immediately sary items from your car. ing an NC 508-735-3281; 17 Breakneck Hill Road, Southboro, MA with little change in lifestyle or effort. Use a line to dry clothes spring to fall, and folding 01772 wooden clothes rack in winter. Article V: Levels Two and Three will be either more expensive Adjust your irrigation system for upcoming weather. Section 2 - Removed requirement for Vice FROM THE EDITORS up front, or require a longer-term horizon for seeing a Call toll-free numbers to cancel all unnecessary cata- Chair to preside over at least one meeting financial payback. Level Four is a list of the most logues and mailings. Section 3 - Clarified records retention is 5 Dear Members: We reserve the right to edit for length and content. All contri- butions are welcome. Please contact the co-editors, Mary MacDonald at mmac- expensive suggestions to implement, but ones which Receive and pay bills online, and stop unnecessary years [email protected] or Lori Nozzolillo at [email protected] may also yield the greatest savings – both in carbon catalogues. For a copy of the bylaws contact impact on the earth, and in cash outlay from your wal- Remember, Every Day is Earth Day Chapter Chair let. Keep in mind that getting started is a positive step If you wish to submit additional Level One “Living Green to forward. Every little bit helps; one can pace the $ave Green” suggestions, for inclusion in a future web-based Wed., October 17. 3rd Wednesday Social. Status: Open. 3rd Wednesday Social & New Member Orientation. Status: list, please send them to: [email protected] Open. 7 PM. Northboro Historical Society, 50 Main St., Rt.20. Laura Ruth our Historian will present a Brief Walk through History of Worcester Chapter. Bring dish to share. New menber/visitors welcome.Registration required for new amcworcester.org 11 member orientation (6:30), not for potluck. Register with Jean McInerney at 508-753-2639 or [email protected]