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View from the Ghait bv Dexter Robinson Plans are well undenvay for our 25th SEM Annual Meeting in November. In addition, we have selected Camp Burgess on the Cape as location It seems like this winter made up for the last two. Although the the for Sprin g Meeti n g, 2002, the al l-cl u b event sponsored heavy snow was great for skiing and our winter hiking series, some by our chapter. of us who are planning hikes in the Whites in June and July may be greeted with a lot of the remaining white stuff. Finally, I hope to see you at the Summer Picnic on Saturday August 4, at Borderland State Park. l'm happy to report that Leadership Training on April 7 at Border- A A land State Park was very successful, with about 15 people attending. Many thanks to Bob Vogel, organizer, and all those who heloed with this imoortant event. SEM/AMG Summer Picnic Saturday, August 4 In the last issue of the Breeze, I reported on efforts by dirt bikers to Borderland State Park, Easton regain the access they lost to Myles Standish State Forest back in the mid 90s. On March 1, the Department of Environmental Come one, Come all! Meet your fellow Appies. Management's final resource management plan for Myles Standish Get out and get some exercise. Play some games. was presented. To the surprise of many attending that meeting, Chow down on a good burger or hot dog. Any way DEM had already started implementing the recommended tasks to you look at it, the SEM Summer Picnic is the place to be completed prior to construction of a new 30-mile dirt bike trail, be! lt's a great opportunity for new members to get as outlined in the plan. More amazing is that DEM seems oblivi- involved and learn more about the AMC ... and for ous to the total cost of this project, which has numerous expensive current members to meet new members. recommendations. However, there are still major state and federal regulatory hurdles to overcome before this trail is constructed. Schedule 8:30-11 am A brisk 6 mile hike to work up an appetite. Check out the environment alert page on our website (www. 10-1 1 :30 am An easier 2 mile hike at moderate pace. amcsem.org/conservation.htm), which contains letters and some geared for beginners and those with children. photos of ORV damage to our state forests and parks. As a result 1 1 :30 am Games and activities for kids of all ages. of letter writing, state environmental police finally took some action (Volleyball, Frisbee, Croquet ...) Used equipment sale this winter on illegal ORV riding in Ames Nowell State Park, hand- Noon Plcnlc Lu nch, featuring Burgers/ Dogs, Salad, Veg- ing out over $1300 in fines. gie fare, lce Cream, etc. 'l pm New member oientation: Our history. How to get

involved. Ch apter f uture p/ans, elc. I nformational handouts I attended the 125tn AMC anniversary annual meeting in February 2 pm 'Second C hance" hike to wo* off some of those and heard more about the Club's aggressive million capital $30 caloies! campaign to raise funds for new centers for outdoor education, endowments to support conservation, education and trails. Spe- Cosf: $S/adult and $2/ kid. cifically, the expansion of Cardigan Lodge, the Cravvford Notch Used equipment sale: Bring your used outdoor Education Center and the Maine recreation corridor were men- equipment. A sale table will be available. A good tioned as ways of achieving the goals of the 2010 vision statement. chance to sell equipment you no longer use, or pick Check the March edition of AMC Outdoors for more details. up some good usable equipment at a bargain price. Reqister until Auqust 2na. and pay at the door. (All SEM/AMC has received partial funding for two projects I submitted activities meet at the Visitor Center.) Please bring a on behalf of the chaoter. One orovides for travel and tuition ex- lawn chair. penses for up to eight chapter leaders to attend AMC's "Leave No For more information, or to register contact: Bob Trace" trainer course; the other will cover the cost of first-aid kits Vogel 508-238 -7732 [email protected] for all our chapter leaders. 2

The Southeast Breeze is published quarterly by the Soulheaslem Massachuseffs Chapter of the Appalachian MountainClub. ChapterChair: DexterRobinsonTSl-294-8840;ViceChair: AnneChace50S-824-8871; Treasurer: Donna Desrochers 508-673-7833; Secrefary, Linda Wells 508-379-1963; Education Chair: Bob Vogel 508-238-7732; Membership Chah: Jennifer Simmons 508-761-7888. Newsletter Editor: Wayne Taylor 508-252-6995 or e-mail wjtayb@mediaonenet. Websife address: http:// www,amcsem.orq

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Nominations soughf for Chapter Executive Board SOLO Wilderness First Aid Training Technically speaking, all members of the SEM/AMC Executive Board Sepf. 15-f 6 at Camp Lyndon, Sandwich, MA conclude their terms at the end of 2001. This means that nominations SOLO's WFA training includes 16 hours of instruction are now being sought fill positions listed in to each of the the staff box covering first aid in a wilderness setting where medical as- above, as well as the Chairs of the various activities that appear else- sistance isn't readily available. Learn to handle: Patient as- where in this issue of the Breeze, lf anyone knows of a fellow club sessment, dislocations, sprains, fractures and shock. Learn posi- member that should be considered for any of these leadership how to improvise splints and evacuate a patient, And rnost please your tions on the Executive Board, submit suggestions to Rich important - learn preparedness and accident avoidance lovanni, of Nominating Committee, at 508-695-6909 Chairman the eqsf; $130 includes lodging Friday and Saturday n ghts (Cabins, BYO sleeping bags); deluxe group cooked meals The Ed and Marie Webb Dead River Endowment Fund Sat breakfast through Sunday lunch. Commuters: $1'1 C, years, paddling For 20+ Joel and Naomi Freedman have enjoyed includes 2 lunches. (Non-AMC members $20 additional ) Maine's Dead River. While running the Dead is the Freedman's favor- Nole; Cunent or in-process SEM-AMC leaders may ap- ile summer ritual, more than half the fun is getting there ,..riding with ply for partiai reimbursement via a SEltvl scholarship Last Ed and Marie Webb on the canoe shuttle they run in West Forks, ME. year the chapter covered -750/o of leaders costs. Remlnder: Marie Webb passed away last year, but Ed will continue to run the SEM Hiking committee ruies require current WFA certlfica- shuttle. To honor their spirit of hospitality and dedicated work in river tion for Class 2 and uo leaders. WFA certiflcation needs to conservation, the Freedmans have established the Ed and Marie be renewed every 2 years, Webb Dead River Endowment Fund in conjunction with AMC's 125h Space linited, please register ASAP. For more informa- Anniversary Capital Campaign. lt is the Club's first endowment fund tion, or to register contact: Bob Vogel 164 Chestnut St., N. to be solely dedicated to river conservation. Easton, MA 02356 508-238-7732 [email protected] To continue the Webb's work lo conserve our greal rivers, please consider making a gift to lhe fund, lf lnterested in setting up a named endowment fund to honor the work or memory of a friend, please call @be Tbisblan[ fltnrl the Development Department at 617-523{655 ext. 347.. Fall 2OO{ Glubwide Gathering October 19-21,200'l at Graymoor SpiritualLife Center, Not getting your copy of the Breeze? The Hudson Highlands on the Appalachian Trail lf you're not receiving the newsletter on a regular basis, please call Membership Chairperson Jennifer Simmons (508-761-7888) or drop The New York-North Jersey Chapter of AMC extends a her an e-mail (jensimmons@massed,net) lo be sure you're on the list, warm invitation to attend The Highland Fling. The weekend starts with a light supper available until the wee hours, -il schmoozing "Membership and socializing. Saturday's workshops and in a Bottle" ll activities start at 8:30 am and continue until 4 pm, followed A great gtfifor outdoors I'ourfavorite enthusiast. l'l by "A Chat with Laurie and Andy". Mouth watering hors Single Membership $:1o.oo : d'oeuvres at Happy Hour and a banquet offering a scrump- Family g65.00 Membership t_] tious international cuisine reflecting the ethnic diversity of our Chapter rounds off the evening. Scottish dancing for Nalgene water bottle with s I o I Gtfi Certficate those with energy left. goodfor AMC lodgtng workshops and books I Cosf $12S/person (double room) from soup to haggis. Discount for camoers. New members only Contact: Jen Simmons l For reqistratton and info, visit: www.amc-ny.org/fall2001 or 508-76 l-7888 ili send SASE lo Fran Braley, 31 Webaluck Road, Wingdale, J NY 12594. --:li-t-E-t- --i-I-t-t-i: ON THE COVER... Looking nortrwest from the SEM/AMC 25th Anniversary Webster Cliff Trail ... the low- lying valleys of the North Saturday, November 3, 2001 Country are shrouded in a late Save the date on your calendar for this once-in-a-lifetime summer moming's fog. extravaganza: Chapter Annual Meeting and Silver Jubilee Anniversary Celebration at the Monponsett Inn in Halifax. Photo: Alan Ankers. '1995 More details to come. FAMILY HIKES - Families with children have al- ways been welcome to participate in our hikes, de- pending on levels of experience and the discretion of trip leaders, This summer we begin a series of walks and hikes geared specifically for families. You'll see them highlighted below with an asterisk.

* Sat. June 16 Garnel Farm/Scarton Creek, East Hike Rating: First character indicates distance in miles. Sec- Sandwich (C4D) Nature Walk along the new trails at ond character indicates leade/s pace over average terrain. Garnel Farm and Tabot's Point conservation area. Third character indicates terrain. Woods and saltmarsh views. Families welcome . Reg- ister w/ L Carolyn Crowell 508-888-4923 until I pm Miles Pace/ mph Terrain [email protected] A=very strenuous M=13+ 1=very fasV2.S Thurs. June 21 Summer Solstice Evening Hike (B3C) 4=9-13 2=tastl2 B=strenuous Whitney-Thayer-Turkey Hill, Hingham, Summer sol- B=5-8 3=moderate C=average stice evening hike on and around Turkey Hill Farm. C=<5 4=leisurely D=easy Great hill-too views for solstice sunset. Rhododen- drons may still be in bloom. Register w/ L Dick Carnes higher Hikers unsure of their ability should try only one level 781-871-5764 7-9 pm [email protected] CL Pakick than previously completed. Note: NO PETS without permis- Holland 7 81 -925-4423 [email protected] prior sion of Trip Leader. Individuals under 18 must obtain * Sat. June 23 West lsland Walk, Fairhaven (C4D) consent from Trio Leader. Join us as we explore the public beach on West ls. Families welcome, Bob Bailey will be our naturalisV Sat./Sun. June 2-3 Zealand Hut overnight. (B3C) Join us for a biologist. We'll pass the annual piping plover nesting hiking weekend at this popular hut. In via the Zealand Trail, areas, see other shorebirds, as well as estuaries that with optional pm hike to Thoreau Falls. Sun. possible early hike sometimes contain heron and egrets. Register with CL to scenic Zeacliff Overlook. Hut fee: $62 Limit 8 hikers. Regis- Bob Bailey, 508-636-4094 (7-9 pm) baileyr@ ter w/ L Erika Bloom 508- 996-3290 (7-9 pm) or by e-mail massed.net L Erika Bloom 508-996-3290 (7-9 pm) [email protected] before May 1st . CL Wayne Taylor [email protected] 508-252-6995 (7-9 pm) wjtaylor@mediaone,net Sat. June 23 Mt. Adams NH (A3A) Great views from Sat. June 2 Ames Nowell State Park - Abington (C4D) Easy 5 the second highest peak in the White Mountains. Up mile hike around Cleaves Pond including circa 178O.gravesite and down the spectacular Airline Trail. Register w/ L

grist hole. p and mill, natural cranberry bog, and farmhouse cellar Bob E mery 508-222-8460 (6-8 m ) h i ke rrobe rt@cs. Two boardwalks into natural bogs, very scenic. Register wi L com CL Pauline Jordan 508-676-5146 (7-9 pm) Dick Carnes 781-871-5764 (7-9 pm)[email protected] CL Pat [email protected] Holland 781-925-4423 (7-9 pm) [email protected] Sat./Sun. June23124 White Mtn. Waterfalls, NH. Sat. June 9 Mt. Monroe, NH (B3B) Join us for Walt Wells'48th (B3C) Short day hikes to some of the finest waterfalls 4000ftr on this moderately paced 7.8 mile hike via the scenic in the White Mountain National Forest. We will car Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail. Register with leader Dexter Robin- camp Sat. night. Register w/ L Dexter Robinson son 781-294-8840 (7-g pm) [email protected] or CL Linda 781-294-8840 (7-9 pm) [email protected] CL Pat- Wells 508-279-1963 [email protected] rick Holland (7-9 pm) [email protected] Sun. June 10 Mt. Jefferson (B3B) Mt. Jefferson via the Caps * Sat. June 23 Caratunk Wildlife Refuge (B3D) Ridge Trail. A steep, rough, but short assault on this over 5700 Come explore this R.l.Audubon sanctuary, located in ft. peak. Register w/ L Bob Vogel 508-238-7732 (6-9 pm) Seekonk, Mass. (There may be a small fee for en- [email protected]. CL Pahick Holland 7 81 -925-4423 (7 -9 trance.) Families welcome. Register with Leader pm) [email protected] Wayne Taylor 508-252-6995 (7-9 pm) wjtaylor@ Tues. June 12 Borderland Evening hike (C3D) through woods mediaone.net CL Bob Vogel 508-238-7732 (7-9 pm) and around ponds. Register with leader Bob Vogel 508-238- [email protected] 7732 (6-9 pm) [email protected] * FrilSun July 6-8 Moosilauke Ravine Lodge (Joint Wed. June 13 Hiking Committee Meeting. Planning for Sept.- Trip, Boston-Family Outings and SEM Chapter) Join Nov. 2001 7:00 pm. Universalist Unitarian Church, 25 South us for a family weekend at Ravine Lodge at the base Main St, Middleboro. All are welcome. New leaders and co- of Mt. Moosilauke. Accommodations are shared bunk- leaders are needed. Call Walt Wells at 508-279-1963 or email room style in the lodge and cabins with bath/showers at [email protected] if you have questions or need directions. inside the lodge building. Approx. cost of $86/adult, 4

Hiking and Backpacking continued Sat. July 28 Mt. Madison (A3A) Up the Howker Ridge Trail and down via the Watson Path. Register M L Bob Emery 508-222-8460 (6-8 pm) [email protected] CL $49/ child under 14 yrs. Includes two nights lodging, meals. Patrick Holland 781-925-4423 (7-9 pm) pat,holland@ Friday breakfast (except lunch littlebrown.com supper through Sunday and kail * snacks) On Saturday a strenuous hike( I mi. and 2450 ft, ele- Sat. July 28 (FAMILY HIKE) Slocum's River Re- vation gain) will be offered to the summit of Mt. Moosilauke serve, So.Dartmouth (C4C) 10 am. Hike new trails (4802 ft) with an alternate, easier hike (5 mi, 1000 ft. elevation through recently protected farmland on the shores of gain offered along the Al Merrill Loop. Register with Leader the Slocum River. Focus on the natural history and Erika Bloom 508-996-3290 (7-9 pm) [email protected] L ecology. Register with CL Bob Bailey 508-636-4094 (7- Bob Vogel 508-238-7732 (6-9 pm) [email protected]. 9 pm) L Dick Carnes 781-871-5764 (7-9 pm) Other CL'S TBD [email protected] SaUSun July 7-8 Nancy/ Norcross Ponds/Nancy Cascades Sat./Sun. July 28.29 Mt lsolation NH. (A3B) via the backpack. (M3B) Hike in on the Signal Ridge Trail and the Rocky Branch Trail, with one night at Rocky Branch Canigain Notch Trail to the Nancy Pond Trail. Camp along this Shelter #2. Register w/ L Bob Vogel 508-238-7732 (6-9 trail in the area of the former Camp 19 site. Then on to explore pm) [email protected] CL Paul Vermette 603-598- the ponds and Cascades. Register d L Walt Wells 508-279- 6623 (5-B pm) [email protected] 1963 (7-g pm) [email protected] CL Mike Woessner 508- Sat. Aug. 4 SEM / AMC Summer Picnic. Register for 384-8344 (7-9 pm) [email protected] am hikes with Bob Vogel by August 3rd. 508-238-7732 Thurs, July 12 Blue Hills evening hike (B2C) Fast paced eve- (before 9 pm) [email protected] * ning hike over the Blue Hills. Register with leader Bob Vogel Sun Aug. 5 (FAMILY HIKE) Lloyd Center afternoon

508-238-7 7 32 (6-9 pm) rvogel@mediaone. net walk (C4D) An easy walk on the beautiful coastal Sat. July 14 Mt. Osceola NH. (B3B) Moderately strenuous grounds of the Lloyd Center for Environmental Studies hike with beautiful views from the summit. Limited to eight par- in So. Dartmouth. We'll also spend time inside with their ticipants. Register w/ L John Poirier 508-822-1372 (6-9 pm) CL touch tanks and aquaria. Bob Bailey will be our natural- Louise Desrochers, same phone number. ist as we pass kettle ponds and estuaries. Register with ,|4 Sat. July Scar Ridge Bushwack. For those who have had co-leader Bob Bailey 508-636-4094 (7-9 pm) baileyr@ some map and compass training and are looking to expand massed.net L Erika Bloom 508-996-3290 (7-9 pm) their navigational abilities. Register w/ L Bob Enery 508-222- [email protected] 8460 (6-8 pm) [email protected], CL Charlie Farrell 508- Thurs. August 9 Myles Standish State Forest (C3D) 822-2123 Evening hike through woods and around ponds. Regis- * Sat. July 14 Boston Harbor lslands (C4D) Explore 2-3 ister w/ L Bob Vogel 508-238-7732 (6-9 pm) rvogel@ lands, very easy, beautiful views and boat ride. Great way to mediaone.net beat the heat. Families welcome. Register w/ L Patrick Holland Sat. August 11 The Bonds in a Day (M2B) Starting at 7 81 -925-4423 (7-9 pm) pat. holland@littlebrown. com CL Erika Lincoln Woods we'll hike to Bondcliff and Mt. Bond and Bloom 508-996-3290 (7-9 pm) [email protected] possibly continue on to W. Bond. This is a long 21-mile Sat. July 14 Franconia Ridge, Mts Flume to Lafayette (AA2B) day hike. Register w/ L Paul Vermette 603-598-6623 A strenuous hike up to Mt. Flume, then across Franconia Ridge (5-8 pm) [email protected] or John Pereira 508- to Mt. Lafayette and down the Old Bridle Trail. Register w/ L 254-8303 (7-10 pm) [email protected] Paul Vermette 603-598-6623 (5-8 pm) [email protected] or CL Dexter Robinson 781-294-8840 (7-9 pm)dexsue@ SIGN UP TODAY TO BE ON THE E.MAIL LIST massed.net FOR "SHORT NOTICE HIKES'' * Sun. July 15 Mt. Wachusett (C3B) Explore this peak in summer, Families welcome. Register w/ L Erika Bloom 508- Members can now sign up to be notified by e-mail when a "short 996-3290 (7-9 pm) [email protected] CL Bill Markson notice" hike is announced. These are official SEM hikes that were not planned early enough to be included in 508-947-6739 (6-9 pm) [email protected] the Breeze or AMC Outdoors. The only way to find out about Fri/Sun. July 27-29 Summer hiking in Vermont (A2C) Long 11 them is to sign up for a free e-mail list that will automatically mile hike (Monroe Skyline) crossing summits of Mts. on Sat. notify you when a short notice hike is announced. To sign Abraham and Ellen on the Long Trail. Stay at leaders cabin in up, visit the chapte/s website at www.amcsem.org , click on Washington W with swimming pond. Group choice on Sunday 'Hiking Schedule", and scroll down to the "Short Notice Trip hike. Approximate cost for food: $15. Register by 7/21 with L Mailing List' section. Click on the link to sign up. You'll be Dexter Robinson 781-294-8840 (7-9 pm) [email protected] asked for your e-mail address and a password of your CL John Pereira 508-254-8303 (7-9 pm) iceclimbing@ choosing, Then just sit back, relax, and wait for upcoming backpacker.com ann0uncements to arrive via e-mail! 5

Hiking and Backpacking continued Advance Notice First Fall Hike - Thurs Sept 13. Harwich, Herring River (C3D) Exit 95 off Rte 6 onto Rte 134. Turn L at 3rd traffic Sat.lSun. August 11112 Mt. Carrigain/ Pemi Backpack light onto Upper County Rd then immediate L onto Great (M3B) Hike to former Desolation Shelter area via Signal Western. At approx. 2.2mi. on L park inside fence at Ridge/Carrigain Notch route and camp. Optional Sat. pm Sand Pond. L Janet DiMattia 508-394-9064. Poiluck climb to Mt. Carrigain via the steep Desolation Trail. Regis- Lunch close by at L's house following hike. ter M L Erika Bloom 508-996-3290 (7-9 pm) ebloom@ Summer Full Moon Hikes mediaone.net CL Wayne Taylor 508-252-6995 (7-9 pm) Mon, June 4 - Cape Cod Canal - 7:00 pm. L Pam Carter [email protected] 508-398-2605. Meet N. side of canal at Visito/s Center. Sat. August 18 The Bulge, the Horn, and Mt, Cabot (A2B) Mon. Aug. 6 Harding's Beach, Chatham - 7:00 pm. The Horn has some of the finest views in the region. Regis- L Peter Selig 508-432-7656. From Rte 28 take Barn Hitl ter w/ L Charlie Farrell 508-822-2123 CL Paul Vermette 603- Rd to Beach Rd to Harding Beach. 598-6623 [email protected] Sat. August 25 Mt. Jefferson (A3A) Unlimited views on this hike. We'll hike up the Castle Trail and down the lsrael Ridge OUTDOOR EXPLORATION: Trail. Register with L Bob Emery 508-222-8460 (7-9 pm) For People with Disabilities [email protected] CL Wayne Taylor 508- 252-6995 (7-9 pm) wjtaylor@mediaone, net Outdoor Explorations (OE) Sat /Mon, September 1/3 Pemigewasset Wilderness Back- is a social change organization that uses the outdoors for advancing pack (B3C) Explore the remnants of the railroad era. Limited community-wide inclusion of people with disabilities. to eight participants. Map and compass and bushwacking By bringing together people with and without experience required. Register with leaders John Poirier or disabilities for Wild Work Commu- ni$ Service Projects, Louise Desrochers 508-822-1372 (6-9 pm) Outdoor Skills Clinics, and Adven- ture Trips, OE hopes to provide opportunities for people of ADVANCE NOTICE all abilities to learn from each other. * SaUSun, September 22-23, Lonesome Lake Hut trip. Challenge yourself Join us for a fun family weekend, joint with BOS/Family Out with a diverse group of adventure seekers. Participate in a complete ings and SEM chapter. Hike into this backcountry hut is a outdoor experience as you work together to set up camp, prepare short 1.75 miles, with a continuous moderate grade and 900 meals, and explore nature. feet of elevation gain. This is in the Franconia Notch State Park area of New Hampshire. Cost $71ladult, $46/child under 16. Price includes 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and Saturday Kayaking off the Cape Cod Coast night bunkspace. Register with SEM leader Erika Bloom Join OE for a weekend of kayaking fun at Washburn ls- (508) 996-3290 (7-9 pm) [email protected] . Other land off the Cape Cod Coast. We have the boats, the leader (BOS/Family Outings) Valerie Paul (508) 231-1483 camp sites, and lots of camping equipment to share. Be- valerie. [email protected] sides doing some great paddling along the coast of Vine- yard Sound, camp on the island, embark on a night hike, investigate tide pools, go swimming, and explore the is- Local Hikes on Cape Cod land with a naturalist. You might even see the pink Lady Slipper Orchids common this time of year or witness the Gape Hikes Chair: Janet DiMattia 508.394.9064 daily activity of the red fox, piping plover, and box turfle. Thurs. hikes start at 9:30 am Note: Prior paddling experience with OE or another outfit- Sat. hrkes at 10 am (Bring Lunch) ter is a prerequisite. Friday 7:30 am - Sunday 6 pm, June Sun. hrkes at 1 pm. unless nofed 22-24Washburn lsland, Waquoit Bay, MA Fee: $250 NO DOGS allowed on any hikes

Notice to Cape Hikers Contact us to sign up: Outdoor Explorations, 98 Winches- StartinginSept.,allhikeswillbefoundinonechronological terSheet,Medford,MA02l5S phone:781.395.4999fax: list and will be rated individually for distance-pace{errain. 781.395.4183 TTY: 781.395.4184 email:information@ Example (B3D) See Hike Ratings on page 3.

AMC Activities Risk Statement: Activities listed here involve varying degrees of danger. When you padicipate in these activities, you shoutd be pre- pared physically and nentally, and equipped with appropriate gear. You should be awarc of the risks and conduct yourcelf acnrdingty. Votunteer tip leaders are not responsible for your safety; you are. Before registeing for any activity, you should discuss your capabilities with the tiip leader. To paftici- pate in chapter activities, individuals under age 18 must be acconpanied by a parent or responsibb adult, or obtain prior consent from the trip teader. Those accompanied by a minor are responsible for the ninofs actions. Sat. June 23 Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable. L Dick Cove- ney 508-790-1 01 6 dickcoveney@mediaone,net Thurs. June 28 Pilgrim Lake, Provincetown. L Al Johnson 508-775-8959 Sat. June 30 Monomoy ls. Chatham. Tidal, wind and current can be difficult, kayak spray skirts req. Put in off con- RENTALS AVAILABLE necting road to Morris ls. near as possible to inlet opp. har- AMC Members $6 day, Non-members $15-0ld Town 17 ft bor, legal to park facing town. L Jeff Tubman 508-896-7858 FG Canadienne Canoe (Dave in Easton 238'3638); Grum- Sat. July 7 Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable L- Jeff Tubman man 17 ft AIum. Canoe (Carolyn in Sandwich 888'4923); Cht- 508-896-7858 or [email protected] nook 17 ft Sea Kayak (Canie in Harwich 430-9892) Thurs. July 12 Nauset Marsh, Eastham. Orleans Rotary to WHAT TO CARRY OR WEAR ON A DAY TRIP Rt 6 North 1.8 mile to right on Hemenway Rd. to town land- * CG-Approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)which ing. L Max Sarazin, CL Art Hart should be worn at all times even though it is only required Sat, July 14 Oyster Pond and Oyster River. L Don Costa * * between Sept 15 to May 1 5. Hat w/ brim Sunglasses with 508-760-5478 or Piz zzz [email protected] * cord, 100% UV screen Water shoes or boots ' Other cloth- Thurs. July 19 Mashpee River, Mashpee. Rt 28 to South ing suitable for the water temp. rather than air temp', espe' on Qunaquisset Ave to right on Mashpee Neck Rd to town * cially in Spring and Falll In a dry bag, a complete change of landing. L Ralph Upton 508-398-9680 warm clothes (wool or pile in Spring and Fall), a pack towel, Sat. July 21 North River, Marshfield. L Dave Williams 508- sweater and windbreaker, wool cap, neoprene gloves, 2 238-3638 * piece rain suit and in good weather a swimsuit Also sun- Thurs. July 26 Coonamessett Pond, Falmouth. Rt 151 to screen, bug dope, Swiss army knife, duct tape and some South on Sandwich Rd 1.5 mile to right on Hatchville Rd. band aids, moleskin and some toilet paper in a zip lock bag, 1/2mile to dirt road on right 1/4 mile to parking. L Dave * a compass and map of the area. Most impoftant, water and Shepard 508-548-8717 [email protected] lunch. Sat. July 28 -Nemasket and Taunton River Middleboro. L SAT. TRIPS Art Hart 7 U n 62-5251 ajhart@webtv. net Call Leader or Co Leader to register and for time and directions to put-in. Leaders will determine if your experience is suitable for the trip. WED. oTTHURS. TRIPS No regiskation required unless listed. Allow time to park, unload and be in the water ready to go at 10:30 am.' NOTE Strong winds may make some trips unsuitable for open ca' noes or kayaks without spray skirts. Check with leader. Thurs. Aug 2 Lewis Bay, Yarmouthport. Gray's Beach. L- CHANGES Dick Coveney 508-790-101 6 [email protected] Visit Canoe/Kayak Chai/s website for changes or corrections Sat. Aug 4 Palmer River, Rehoboth. L Rick McNally 508- and for listings of unplanned trips: 636-71 79 rjmcnallyl @uno.com co m m u n itv.w e btv. n eUaih a rU S EM AS S AM CC AN O EKAY AK. Thurs. Aug 9 Indian Lakes, Marstons Mills - Rt 149 to "lndian Lakes- sign on W. side, keep right to dirt road to Sat. June 2 Blackstone River, Northbridge. L Art Hart 781- pkg and beach. L JeffTubman 508-896-7858, jltbmn@ 7 62-5251 ajhart@webtv. net capecod.net Thurs. June 7 Back R., Toby's ls. Pocasset. RT 28 to Bar- Aug 11 - 19 Maine paddling and campingileaders Choice. low's Landng Rd. to right on Shore Rd., crossbridge and park Contact Art H art 7 81 17 62-5251 or aj h art@webtv. net on right in gravel lot. L Russ Ottey 508-563-6637 Thurs. Aug 23 Mashpee and Wakeby Ponds, Mashpee. Sat. June 9 Waquoit Bay,Falmouth L Lee Rogers 508-362- Rt 130 to State Boat Ramp 3954 [email protected] Sat. Aug 25 Lake Rico, Massasoit State Park, Taunton. l' Thurs. June 14 Pleasant Baylleaders choice, Orleans L 495 to exit S,South on Rt 18, less than 1 mile to right on Jeff Tubman 508-896-7858 Middleboro Ave. 2.1 mile past Park entrance to parking on Sat. June 16 Slocum R., Dartmouth. L Rick McNally 508- left or by the dam. Contact Art Han 781-762-5251 or 636-71 79 rjmcnallyl @uno.com [email protected] Thurs. June 21 Wellfleet Harbor, Wellfleet. W on Main St. Thurs. Aug 30 Bass River, Yarmouth. Rt 6 to exit 9, South from Rt 64 to L on Commercial St. to far end of parking lot at on Rt 134, at 3rd light & right to Highbank Rd., cross Bass public beach. POTLUCK following L Max Sarazin River and ouick left to Wilbur Park launch. 7

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This feature is a couftesy to SEM/AMC nenbers. Ihere ls NO CHARGE, and ads will run on a space-availab/e basr.s. Ihis space ls slrlctly for offering outdoor geat.; Editor wilt HELMETS REQUIRED ON ALL RIDES. decide what is appropriate use of this space.

Beginner: mostlyflat l5-18 miles, I0-12 mph pace COLMAN DOME TENT- 7'x7' Sleeps 3. Good for kids Intermediate: some hills, 25-35 miles, I j-16 mph and car camping. $20. Gall Bill Ruel, 7UA78-n1'} Call leaders before 9 pm to match rides to biking ability. before 9 pm

MSCAL KAYAK polyethylene. Weighs - Sat. June Horseneck Beach Ride, a repeat of popular -Turquoise 2 the 35 lb. Very stable, tracks well. $275. Call Madeleine, autumn ride. Approx, 25 miles, possible brewery or winery 508.548-5334, after 7 pm. [email protected] stop. Register wi L Elsie Laverty 508-823-0634 P/ease send your ad Wayne Sat. June 16 GilberUMoose Hill (Foxboro, Sharon) 25-30 to Taylor, 409 Fairuiew Ave., Rehoboth, M A 027 69, [email protected]. Don't Intermediate. Register w/ L Nancy Beach 508-699-0032 forget to include your name, address, phone and e-mail Sat. June 23 11a.m Beginner ride, 16 mi., easy hills. address. Submisslons musl be received by July 22( Fall) Rock Harbor to Coast Guard/ Nauset Light beaches. Bring and October 22 (Winter) for inclusion in future issues.. lunch. L Paul Ligor 508-775-6885 [email protected] Sat. July 14 Wareham/Rochester with beach and ice cream stop. Approx. 25 leisurely miles. Beginners welcome. L Biking continued Elsie Laverty 508-823-0634 July 31 Brewster to Eastham: Meet at Nickerson State Sat. July 28 Plainville, Wrentham, Cumberland, Rl (lce Pk, Rte 6A in Brewster for ride to Rock HarboriEastham. Cream!) 25-30 miles, lntermediate. (heat sensitive) Aug. 7 Dennis: Meet at Dennis Town Hall parking lot for L Nancy Beach 508-669-0032 ride to Dennis beach and Scargo Tower. Sat. August 11 Rehoboth 25-30 miles, Intermediate Aug, 21 Rail Trail: Meet at Rt, 134 off Rte. 6 at the head (heat sensitive) L Nancy Beach 508-669-0032 of the Cape Cod Rail Trail for ride to Fisherman's Ldg. Sat. August 25 Walpole/Natick 25-30 Intermediate Aug. 28 Cape Cod Canal: Meet at N end of railroao (heat sensitive) L Nancy Beach 508-669-0032 bridge in Buzzard's Bay for Northside canal ride.

TUESDAY EVENING CAPE BICYCLE RIDES Rrdes sfarf at 6 pm and vary from 13 to 18 miles. L Alice Oberdof 508-771-8261 CL Connie Austin 508-428-8943

June 5 N. Falmouth to Canal: Meet at N Falmouth Library at the W end of Rte 151 on left, ride County Rd to drawbridge on Canal. June 12 Rock Harbor: Meet at harbor pkg. lot at end of NATIONAL TRAILS DAY Sat., June 2nd Rock Harbor Rd. off Orleans Rotary (end Rte 6), for ride to Mvles Standish State Forest Visito/s Ctr and beach. Join thousands of outdoor enthusiasts across the country June 19 Hyannis to Osterville coastal: Meet at pkg lot of and give something back for all those hikes you've been Veteran's Beach, entrance on Ocean St. at Gosnold St., for enjoying! We need your help to get the Bentley Loop Trail ride to Dowse's Beach in Osterville. back in shape after a real winter's worth of wear and tear. June 26 Cotuit: Meet at Shopping Ctr parking lot (old Star Contact Lou (508-678-3984, [email protected]) or Pat- Market) on Rte 28 across from Putnam Ave. for area ride. rick (781-925-4423, [email protected]) to sign July N. Falmouth to Canal: Meet at N Falmouth Library at 3 up or get more information. the W end of Rte 151 on left, ride County Rd to drawbridge Stetson Meadows, Nonrvell on Canal. Volunteers needed for trail work at conservation land in July 10 Chatham: Meet at A&P pkg lot in Chatham on R on Norwell along the North River. This beautiful area was in Rte 28 opposite Crowell Rd. for ride to fish pier, lighthouse, danger of becoming a golf course recently, so they need etc. Blue Hydrangeas in bloom. our support to blaze new trails and get more people to July 17 Shining Sea Bike Path: Meet at pkg lot at bike path use and protect the property. 9 am to noon Bring tools on Woods Hole Rd in Falmouth for ride to Wood's Hole, and work gloves. Cookout afterward. For more informa- Quisset Harbor. tion, call: The North and South Rivers Watershed Assoc. July 24 Yarmouthport: Meet at Gray's Beach pkg lot for 781 -659-81 68 coastal ride. 8

CHAPTER HUT NIGHT Oclober 6-7, 2OO1 CARTER NOTCH HUT

Join us for Chapter Hut Night in the Whites, our annual rite of Autumn. This year we'll be at Carter Notch Hut, eastern-most point in the AMC hut system, where we've reserved 30 spaces.

Carter is a self-service facility in the Fall, so we'll be cooking our own group meals for Sat. supper and Sun. breakfast All inclusive cost is $3O/person. Register by Sept. 1st with Walt Wells, 508-279-1963.

t' RocK CLIMBTNG FALL LEADERSHIP TRAINING ^aI!^. Saturday, August 25th on the Cape F- Due to interest in the sport, SEM/AMC will be offering SEM/AMC will conduct Leadership Training on Au- beginner-level climbing trips to members. No experience is just gust 25 on Cape Cod. While specifically targeted needed, a sense of adventure. All of the top roping trips will be coordinated by John Periera towards potential leaders for Cape hikes, it is appro- and Brian Donelan, who have six and 22 years of experience, priate for other activity leaders as well. Come learn respectively. Both have taught rock climbing to numerous incl- plan, outdoor group to organize and safely conduct viduals and organizations and have climbed extensively throuft- activities. Learn about leadership styles, emergency out the Northeast. Bouldering kips also will be coordinated by preparedness, AMC & SEM policies and procedures, Pereira, with assistance from Donelan and two other experi- as well as liability issues. The day features a combi- enced climbers, Shawn Matson and Jen Klockers. nation of lectures, group activities and role plays. Rock climbing shoes will be required for all of the activities, And best of all it's free. Even the lunch! Register w/ and a harness is required for top roping activities. Safety hd- Janet DiMattia 508-394-9064 jdimattia@earthlink. mets will be provided. Activities may be canceled due to uncoq- erative weather or other circumstances. Any questions or to register for an activity, contact John Pereira at 50&254-8303 (6-8 pm) [email protected]. Congrats to Grads of Spring Leadership Training: Joe Courcy, Ruth Eastman, Rick Fordyce, Bill Flynn, Boulderinq Top Ropinq Lorna Harrison, Barbara Hathaway, Farley Lewis, Heidi June 28 - Lincoln Woods June 9 - Purgatory Chasm July 19 - Lincoln July 14 - College Rock Moss, Richard McNally, Catherine Nichols, Bill Ruel, Woods August 9 - Lincoln woods August 18 - Rumney Laura Smeaton, Mike Woessner...

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