005 January –March 2005 Notes from the Trailhead: Notes from the Trailhead

January –March 2005 January –March 2005 Notes from the Trailhead: Notes from the Trailhead:

Well, it's official. I've finished the Catskill 3500 as number 1,531. Well, it's official. I've finished the Catskill 3500 as number 1,531. I completed my last two peaks, Balsam Cap and Friday, during I completed my last two peaks, Balsam Cap and Friday, during the Fall Weekend this year. But this article is not about me, it's the Fall Weekend this year. But this article is not about me, it's about the group that helped me along the way. When I first about the group that helped me along the way. When I first started my quest to climb the highest 35 peaks in the Catskills, started my quest to climb the highest 35 peaks in the Catskills, Ned and Laura Gardner were the only ones who were willing to Ned and Laura Gardner were the only ones who were willing to answer the call. Over time however, one by one, other members answer the call. Over time however, one by one, other members started joining us: first Walter Markl, then Stephen Forte, then started joining us: first Walter Markl, then Stephen Forte, then Norm Brandinger, then Donna Ellis. Our goal was to hike the Norm Brandinger, then Donna Ellis. Our goal was to hike the Catskill Mountains, but a funny thing happened through the Catskill Mountains, but a funny thing happened through the miles and over the peaks; we had become a close knit group. miles and over the peaks; we had become a close knit group. When I started this goal, my life was quite a bit different. When I started this goal, my life was quite a bit different. Since then, I have become engaged to be married (to Allison Since then, I have become engaged to be married (to Allison Jaffe), I have started a new career (as a Realtor), and I became Jaffe), I have started a new career (as a Realtor), and I became remarkably out of shape. A lot of new things have started to remarkably out of shape. A lot of new things have started to compete with the time I used to spend outdoors, and hiking has compete with the time I used to spend outdoors, and hiking has been moved, temporarily, to a back burner. But the things that been moved, temporarily, to a back burner. But the things that have not changed are the friendships that I've made. On my final have not changed are the friendships that I've made. On my final peak, those friendships paid off. By that time, I had not done peak, those friendships paid off. By that time, I had not done any hiking for about 6 months. I ended up having serious leg any hiking for about 6 months. I ended up having serious leg cramps which made me think that I wasn't going to be able to cramps which made me think that I wasn't going to be able to climb two trailless peaks. But along with me were five of the six climb two trailless peaks. But along with me were five of the six of our little group, despite the fact that they had all already of our little group, despite the fact that they had all already climbed those two not so rewarding peaks. Their encouragement climbed those two not so rewarding peaks. Their encouragement and support made the "impossible" possible. and support made the "impossible" possible. The point of this story (besides thanking my friends) is to en- The point of this story (besides thanking my friends) is to en- courage you to become involved in our club. The hardest part is courage you to become involved in our club. The hardest part is taking that first step (it's just like hiking when you're out of taking that first step (it's just like hiking when you're out of shape). You may not know anyone, or you may not know too shape). You may not know anyone, or you may not know too much about hiking, but step by step, you'll go places and meet much about hiking, but step by step, you'll go places and meet people who will change your life. You have nothing to lose but a people who will change your life. You have nothing to lose but a boring day indoors. boring day indoors.

See you on the trails. See you on the trails. Christopher Tausch Christopher Tausch page 1 page 1 ~Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs~ ~Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs~

Chapter Chair: .Christopher Tausch 201-819-3034 Chapter Chair: .Christopher Tausch 201-819-3034 ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] Secretary: ...... Betty Heald 201-967-2937 Secretary: ...... Betty Heald 201-967-2937 ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] Treasurer: ...... Evelyn Slockbower 201-684-1648 Treasurer: ...... Evelyn Slockbower 201-684-1648 ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] Director: ...... Marilyn Adair 201-327-5822 Director: ...... Marilyn Adair 201-327-5822 ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] Membership: ...... Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 Membership: ...... Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] Activities: ...... Karen Rose 201-825-8166 Activities: ...... Karen Rose 201-825-8166 ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] Newsletter Editor...... Lilo Kassel 845-353-0573 Newsletter Editor...... Lilo Kassel 845-353-0573 ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] Education: ...... Donna Ellis 973-764-2537 Education: ...... Donna Ellis 973-764-2537 ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] Conservation: ...... Ned Gardner 973-656-0543 Conservation: ...... Ned Gardner 973-656-0543 ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] NYNJTC Delegate: .... Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 NYNJTC Delegate: ... Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] Special Outings: ...... Rob Lehmann 201-847-1218 Special Outings: ...... Rob Lehmann 201-847-1218 ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] Publicity: ...... Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 Publicity: ...... Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] XCountry Skiing: ...... Ed Fanslau 201-652-1496 XCountry Skiing: ...... Ed Fanslau 201-652-1496 Hiking w/ Children: Deanna Felicetta 845-735-8533 Hiking w/ Children: Deanna Felicetta 845-735-8533

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page 3 page 3 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Winter Weekend at Lapland Lake Winter Weekend at Lapland Lake Winter snowshoeing/cross country ski weekend Winter snowshoeing/cross country ski weekend in the Adirondacks at Lapland Lake in Northville, in the Adirondacks at Lapland Lake in Northville, N.Y. from Friday, March 4 through Sunday, N.Y. from Friday, March 4 through Sunday, March 6. We have tentatively booked a 3 and a 4 bedroom March 6. We have tentatively booked a 3 and a 4 bedroom cottage with accommodations for up to 14 people at a rate of cottage with accommodations for up to 14 people at a rate of $90.00 per night per person. Please check their website at $90.00 per night per person. Please check their website at www.laplandlake.com, and under winter accommodations, www.laplandlake.com, and under winter accommodations, view Lumi and Latu cottages. view Lumi and Latu cottages. For further information, please call Ron Schildge at For further information, please call Ron Schildge at 732-224-0260 (day) and 732-933-4584 (evening). This is a 732-224-0260 (day) and 732-933-4584 (evening). This is a full service cross country center with rentals, instructions, full service cross country center with rentals, instructions, store, and restaurant. store, and restaurant. Please register by Jan 15. Please register by Jan 15. www.hikeleader.com www.hikeleader.com

37th Annual Meeting of the N.Jersey Chapter of ADK 37th Annual Meeting of the N.Jersey Chapter of ADK

To be held on Thursday, April 7, 2005, at the Central Unitar- To be held on Thursday, April 7, 2005, at the Central Unitar- ian Church. After a pot-luck dinner, a Bylaw revision will be ian Church. After a pot-luck dinner, a Bylaw revision will be voted upon. Then the Election of Officers will take place. The voted upon. Then the Election of Officers will take place. The program will include a speaker of note: program will include a speaker of note: Ed Goodell, Executive Director of the NY-NJ TRAIL Ed Goodell, Executive Director of the NY-NJ TRAIL CONFERENCE CONFERENCE The proposed Bylaw revision limits elected officers to just The proposed Bylaw revision limits elected officers to just four: Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Representative to ADK four: Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Representative to ADK Board of Governors. Currently, elected positions include Board of Governors. Currently, elected positions include Vice-chair: Membership; Vice-Chair: Outings; Vice-Chair: Vice-chair: Membership; Vice-Chair: Outings; Vice-Chair: Conservation; and Vice-Chair: Education. Conservation; and Vice-Chair: Education. If you would like to offer a nominee for any of the four elec- If you would like to offer a nominee for any of the four elec- tive offices, or to request a copy of the Chapter Bylaws, con- tive offices, or to request a copy of the Chapter Bylaws, contact Betty Heald (201.967.2937 or [email protected]). tact Betty Heald (201.967.2937 or [email protected]).

NORTH JERSEY CHAPTER NORTH JERSEY CHAPTER ADK LOGO PATCHES AND CAPS ADK LOGO PATCHES AND CAPS Caps are $12.00; patches are $2.00. Caps are $12.00; patches are $2.00. Mail a check for item(s) ordered to: Mail a check for item(s) ordered to: Phyllis Key, 401 D’Ercole Ct. #227 Phyllis Key, 401 D’Ercole Ct. #227 Norwood, NJ 07648. (payable to ADK-NJ). Norwood, NJ 07648. (payable to ADK-NJ).

page 4 page 4 RESERVE THESE DATES: June 17-19, 2005 In Ronkonkoma, RESERVE THESE DATES: June 17-19, 2005 In Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Hosted by the Long Island Chapter N.Y. Hosted by the Long Island Chapter ADK Spring Outing 2005 ADK Spring Outing 2005 The Undiscovered Island The Undiscovered Island

For a weekend experience with a dif- For a weekend experience with a dif- ference, join the Long Island Chap- ference, join the Long Island Chap- ter for ADK Spring Outing 2005: The ter for ADK Spring Outing 2005: The Undiscovered Island. Together we’ll Undiscovered Island. Together we’ll explore the rich diversity and scenic explore the rich diversity and scenic beauty of Long Island, an area that beauty of Long Island, an area that may be new to many ADK members. may be new to many ADK members. Those looking for killer hikes won’t Those looking for killer hikes won’t find them here. Instead you’ll discover find them here. Instead you’ll discover fascinating places such as Shelter Island, the wine country, fascinating places such as Shelter Island, the wine country, historic lighthouses, the Hamptons, the Pine Barrens, Fire historic lighthouses, the Hamptons, the Pine Barrens, Fire Island’s Sunken Forest and more. We’ll explore them through Island’s Sunken Forest and more. We’ll explore them through a creative schedule of walks along the Sound and Atlantic, a creative schedule of walks along the Sound and Atlantic, woods hikes, paddles, bike rides, sailing, winery tours, cul- woods hikes, paddles, bike rides, sailing, winery tours, cul- tural outings and more. Local experts will add an interpretive tural outings and more. Local experts will add an interpretive dimension, including noted environmentalist John Turner, dimension, including noted environmentalist John Turner, who will accompany a hike in the Pine Barrens. who will accompany a hike in the Pine Barrens. Easy hikes and self-guided activities will be offered for Easy hikes and self-guided activities will be offered for early arrivals on Friday, followed by a wine tasting and cheese early arrivals on Friday, followed by a wine tasting and cheese “meet and greet.” After dinner local experts will present varied “meet and greet.” After dinner local experts will present varied workshops on “The Undiscovered Island”. Saturday and Sun- workshops on “The Undiscovered Island”. Saturday and Sun- day will feature more than 20 outings, mostly moderate or day will feature more than 20 outings, mostly moderate or easy, and you won’t want to miss the Saturday social hour easy, and you won’t want to miss the Saturday social hour and banquet, followed by a memorable program. and banquet, followed by a memorable program. Spring Outing headquarters is at the Holiday Inn in Spring Outing headquarters is at the Holiday Inn in Ronkonkoma, N.Y., near exit 57 on the Long Island Express- Ronkonkoma, N.Y., near exit 57 on the Long Island Express- way, with easy access from the north via the Port Jefferson way, with easy access from the north via the Port Jefferson ferry. A free shuttle bus is available from the Ronkonkoma ferry. A free shuttle bus is available from the Ronkonkoma Long Island Railroad station. The hotel will offer a discounted Long Island Railroad station. The hotel will offer a discounted group rate until May 17. Registration for the weekend is $25. group rate until May 17. Registration for the weekend is $25. In early 2005 details and a registration form will be In early 2005 details and a registration form will be available on www.adk.org, click on Recreation, Seasonal Out- available on www.adk.org, click on Recreation, Seasonal Out- ings, ADK Spring Outing. For information or a printed bro- ings, ADK Spring Outing. For information or a printed bro- chure, contact Sue Stricker, 69 Thadford St., East Northport, chure, contact Sue Stricker, 69 Thadford St., East Northport, NY 11731, (631) 368-5167; or e-mail Sue Koehler at NY 11731, (631) 368-5167; or e-mail Sue Koehler at [email protected]. [email protected].

page 5 page 5 TRACING THE TRACKS OF THE ERIE RAILROAD TRACING THE TRACKS OF THE ERIE RAILROAD

Ramapo ADK’s next Chapter meeting will be Ramapo ADK’s next Chapter meeting will be held on Thursday March 17, at 7:15 PM at held on Thursday March 17, at 7:15 PM at the NANUET PUBLIC LIBRARY. Friends of the NANUET PUBLIC LIBRARY. Friends of the Nyacks presenter, Bob Goldberg, will the Nyacks presenter, Bob Goldberg, will take us on an armchair slideshow tour of take us on an armchair slideshow tour of this record breaking 19th century this record breaking 19th century “engineering marvel” as it made its way from “engineering marvel” as it made its way from Piermont to Goshen, connecting the Atlantic Piermont to Goshen, connecting the Atlantic with the Great Lakes. Due to the program’s length, the meet- with the Great Lakes. Due to the program’s length, the meeting will begin promptly at 7:15 PM. ing will begin promptly at 7:15 PM. It will be a fascinating slide lecture, so please bring friends It will be a fascinating slide lecture, so please bring friends and family to this event. Refreshments and discussion will and family to this event. Refreshments and discussion will follow the program. Suzan Gordon, Programs Chair follow the program. Suzan Gordon, Programs Chair

Chris, with friends, on his last Catskill peak. Chris, with friends, on his last Catskill peak. Congratulations to Chris, and all other 35ers! Congratulations to Chris, and all other 35ers!

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Think Snow ! Think Snow ! If you can walk, you can snowshoe. If you can walk, you can snowshoe.

FYI (See the schedule for details) FYI (See the schedule for details)

Beginner Hikes: X-C Ski: Beginner Hikes: X-C Ski: Sat., 2/12, 3/19 Sat, 1/8, 1/15, Sun., 1/16, Sat., 2/12, 3/19 Sat, 1/8, 1/15, Sun., 1/16, Sat., 1/29, Sun, 1/30, 2/6 Sat., 1/29, Sun, 1/30, 2/6 Intermediate Hikes: Intermediate Hikes: Sat., 1/22, 2/26 Snowshoe Day: Sat. 1/8 Sat., 1/22, 2/26 Snowshoe Day: Sat. 1/8

Family Hike: Tues., 2/22 Downhill Ski Catskills: Family Hike: Tues., 2/22 Downhill Ski Catskills: Sat., 2/5 Sat., 2/5 Dog Friendly: Dog Friendly: Sun., 1/16, 2/27 Downhill Ski Race: Sat., Sun., 1/16, 2/27 Downhill Ski Race: Sat., 2/5 2/5 Catskills: Catskills: Sat.,1/8, Sun., 1/30 Winter Weekend: Sat.,1/8, Sun., 1/30 Winter Weekend: Sat., 2/12, 2/26, Sun. 3/20 Fri. 3/4-Sun. 3/6 Sat., 2/12, 2/26, Sun. 3/20 Fri. 3/4-Sun. 3/6

page 7 page 7 Be A Considerate Hiker Be A Considerate Hiker (Notes from an AMC newsletter) (Notes from an AMC newsletter) Each of the activities has a leader’s name and contact Each of the activities has a leader’s name and contact number. Our trips are lead entirely by volunteers who number. Our trips are lead entirely by volunteers who want to share a special place with others, share the joy want to share a special place with others, share the joy of the outdoors, or often, just because they feel it is time of the outdoors, or often, just because they feel it is time to give back. There is no need to contact the leader to give back. There is no need to contact the leader unless the trip mentions advance registration. Call if the unless the trip mentions advance registration. Call if the weather is questionable and you are not sure the trip weather is questionable and you are not sure the trip will “happen”, or if there is a special question. will “happen”, or if there is a special question. DO YOUR HOMEWORK - don’t call the leader to ask DO YOUR HOMEWORK - don’t call the leader to ask about where to meet or how hard the hike will be until about where to meet or how hard the hike will be until you have first read all the information in the Schedule. you have first read all the information in the Schedule. FOLLOW THE LEADER’S REQUEST - if a specific time FOLLOW THE LEADER’S REQUEST - if a specific time is mentioned in the schedule, call during those hours. is mentioned in the schedule, call during those hours. If no time is mentioned, call before 9 P.M. If you reach a If no time is mentioned, call before 9 P.M. If you reach a machine, ask to be called back ONLY if it is a local call. machine, ask to be called back ONLY if it is a local call. If the call is long distance, try again later. If you can’t If the call is long distance, try again later. If you can’t get through, remember the leader has a private life, he/ get through, remember the leader has a private life, he/ she may be out of town. Try again in a few days. The she may be out of town. Try again in a few days. The leader may need to reach you in an emergency, (the leader may need to reach you in an emergency, (the river is in flood, the forest is on fire, the bridge fell river is in flood, the forest is on fire, the bridge fell down); leave your name and phone number. See the info down); leave your name and phone number. See the info below. Remember life outdoors is wonderfully unpre- below. Remember life outdoors is wonderfully unpre- dictable and full of surprises! ...... Submitted by Phyllis Key dictable and full of surprises! ...... Submitted by Phyllis Key Also: please be sure to check www.hikeleader.com for Also: please be sure to check www.hikeleader.com for any last minute changes or cancellations. Sign up for our any last minute changes or cancellations. Sign up for our e-mail notification service at www.hikeleader.com and we e-mail notification service at www.hikeleader.com and we will notify you by email of any last minute changes. (This will notify you by email of any last minute changes. (This will help when leaders require registration but need to will help when leaders require registration but need to change or cancel hike.) See page three. change or cancel hike.) See page three. Quotes from APPALACHIA WINTER/SPRING 2004 Quotes from APPALACHIA WINTER/SPRING 2004 Mohamed Ellozy, Ed. Mohamed Ellozy, Ed. ACCIDENTS pp.131 – ACCIDENTS pp.131 – “Two aphorisms of the hiking community are: “Two aphorisms of the hiking community are: ‘The mountain will be there next year; make sure you are,’ ‘The mountain will be there next year; make sure you are,’ ‘Reaching the summit is optional; returning to your car is not.’ ‘Reaching the summit is optional; returning to your car is not.’ It is not enough to repeat them like a mantra, they must be- It is not enough to repeat them like a mantra, they must become an integral part of our thinking.” come an integral part of our thinking.”

page 8 page 8 HIKER’S GUIDE HIKER’S GUIDE

New hikers and non-members must contact the leader New hikers and non-members must contact the leader in advance. All hikes are rated. Choose only those hikes in advance. All hikes are rated. Choose only those hikes suitable to your abilities. Dress properly, especially suitable to your abilities. Dress properly, especially footwear. THE LEADER HAS THE OPTION OF REFUS- footwear. THE LEADER HAS THE OPTION OF REFUS- ING ILL-PREPARED PERSONS. Minors under 16 are ING ILL-PREPARED PERSONS. Minors under 16 are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian on welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian on day hikes. No person under 18 shall participate in over- day hikes. No person under 18 shall participate in over- night outings unless accompanied by a parent or adult night outings unless accompanied by a parent or adult sponsor over 21. Non-members are welcome on two sponsor over 21. Non-members are welcome on two outings before joining. Check with leader prior to hike outings before joining. Check with leader prior to hike about bringing pets. about bringing pets.

FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING Wear clothing suited to the weather and carry extra Wear clothing suited to the weather and carry extra garments for unexpected weather conditions. Dress in garments for unexpected weather conditions. Dress in thin layers so that you can adjust the number of layers thin layers so that you can adjust the number of layers as required to maintain comfort. In winter carry a wool as required to maintain comfort. In winter carry a wool cap and wool or polypropylene gloves or mitts and a cap and wool or polypropylene gloves or mitts and a windproof shell. Be prepared for rain. Bring a rain windproof shell. Be prepared for rain. Bring a rain jacket and rain pants, preferably of the type that per- jacket and rain pants, preferably of the type that per- mits venting body moisture. (Gortex is recommended.) mits venting body moisture. (Gortex is recommended.) Wear comfortable, sturdy boots. Wear comfortable, sturdy boots. Be aware of the hunting season in the area of your Be aware of the hunting season in the area of your planned hike. Check with the Department of Environ- planned hike. Check with the Department of Environ- mental Conservation for local hunting regulations. mental Conservation for local hunting regulations. Avoid hiking in areas where and when hunting is per- Avoid hiking in areas where and when hunting is per- mitted. Contact the NY-NJ Trail Conference for informa- mitted. Contact the NY-NJ Trail Conference for information on hunting seasons. (www.nynjtc.org) tion on hunting seasons. (www.nynjtc.org)

RISKS RISKS As with all physical activities, hiking involves hazards. As with all physical activities, hiking involves hazards. Persons participate at their own risk and will be asked Persons participate at their own risk and will be asked to sign a statement acknowledging that fact before to sign a statement acknowledging that fact before starting the hike. Prior to the hike please advise the starting the hike. Prior to the hike please advise the leader of any medical condition or physical liability that leader of any medical condition or physical liability that could affect you during the hike. could affect you during the hike.

page 9 page 9 HIKE RATING SYSTEM: HIKE RATING SYSTEM: All hikes are rated based on pace, distance and degree of All hikes are rated based on pace, distance and degree of elevation change. For example a hike that has been rated elevation change. For example a hike that has been rated B– 8–B means that the pace is moderate, distance is 8 B– 8–B means that the pace is moderate, distance is 8 miles, and the terrain has moderate ups and downs. miles, and the terrain has moderate ups and downs. Pace: A= fast : 2.5 mph or faster Pace: A= fast : 2.5 mph or faster B= moderate :about 2 mph; C= easy : about 1.5 mph. B= moderate :about 2 mph; C= easy : about 1.5 mph. Distance: number in miles noted Distance: number in miles noted Terrain: A= strenuous and long ups and downs Terrain: A= strenuous and long ups and downs B= moderate ups and downs (typical for Harriman) B= moderate ups and downs (typical for Harriman) C= generally flat with little elevation change C= generally flat with little elevation change WINTER 2005 HIKE SCHEDULE WINTER 2005 HIKE SCHEDULE ADK North Jersey HIKES ADK North Jersey HIKES

Saturday, 1/1 OBSCURE AND FORGOTTEN SITES Saturday, 1/1 OBSCURE AND FORGOTTEN SITES B7B David Sutter [email protected] B7B David Sutter [email protected] Meet Elk Pen (Arden Road) 9:30 AM for moderate hike, 7 Meet Elk Pen (Arden Road) 9:30 AM for moderate hike, 7 miles to obscure and forgotten sites. Joint with AMC and miles to obscure and forgotten sites. Joint with AMC and Union County Hikers. Union County Hikers.

Sunday, 1/2 7 HILLS SAUNTER Sunday, 1/2 7 HILLS SAUNTER B6-8B Chris Connolly 201-816-9465 B6-8B Chris Connolly 201-816-9465 [email protected] [email protected] Up and around Diamond Mt. Route to be determined as Up and around Diamond Mt. Route to be determined as weather conditions dictate. Meet at Sebago Lake Parking Lot, weather conditions dictate. Meet at Sebago Lake Parking Lot, off Seven Lakes Drive, at 9:30 AM. off Seven Lakes Drive, at 9:30 AM.

Thursday, 1/6 IN THE WOODS Thursday, 1/6 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 or B5-7B Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 or [email protected] [email protected] Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday.

Saturday, 1/8 NORTH BREAKNECK RAMBLE Saturday, 1/8 NORTH BREAKNECK RAMBLE B8B Murray Friedman 914-779-6233 [email protected] B8B Murray Friedman 914-779-6233 [email protected] Using unmarked trails, we visit No. Beacon, So. Beacon, the Using unmarked trails, we visit No. Beacon, So. Beacon, the Beacon Reservoir, possibly Scofield Ridge, possibly bush Beacon Reservoir, possibly Scofield Ridge, possibly bush whack down to autos. We meet in large parking lot just north whack down to autos. We meet in large parking lot just north of the Breakneck Tunnel on Route 9D at 9:15 AM for short of the Breakneck Tunnel on Route 9D at 9:15 AM for short car shuttle. car shuttle.

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Saturday, 1/8 RAMAPO MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE Saturday, 1/8 RAMAPO MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE C4C Dean Gletsos 845-354-0738 (Call leader to register) C4C Dean Gletsos 845-354-0738 (Call leader to register) We will be hiking or snowshoeing on marked and unmarked We will be hiking or snowshoeing on marked and unmarked old trails. We traverse part of the Ramapo Mountains in the old trails. We traverse part of the Ramapo Mountains in the Limekiln and Iron Mt. area. Nice views toward the east. Meet Limekiln and Iron Mt. area. Nice views toward the east. Meet 10 AM at Ladentown parking, (under power lines). Call 10 AM at Ladentown parking, (under power lines). Call leader if not sure. leader if not sure.

Saturday, 1/8 WINTER TRAILS DAY Saturday, 1/8 WINTER TRAILS DAY If you can walk, you can snow shoe! A wonderful opportunity If you can walk, you can snow shoe! A wonderful opportunity to try snowshoeing (if you never have) or, different snow- to try snowshoeing (if you never have) or, different snowshoes (if you have). There will be guided snowshoe hikes at shoes (if you have). There will be guided snowshoe hikes at 11AM and 1PM. Free demo snowshoes. High Point State 11AM and 1PM. Free demo snowshoes. High Point State Park 9AM-3PM. Questions call Donna Ellis 973 764-2537 or Park 9AM-3PM. Questions call Donna Ellis 973 764-2537 or check out web site at wintertrails.org. check out web site at wintertrails.org.

Saturday, 1/8 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Saturday, 1/8 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Barbara Goldberg 201-652-4913 Easy Barbara Goldberg 201-652-4913 Meet at Darlington Golf Course, Mahwah, NJ at Meet at Darlington Golf Course, Mahwah, NJ at 2PM. Must call leader to confirm. 2PM. Must call leader to confirm.

Saturday, 1/8 TWIN MOUNTAIN - CATSKILLS Saturday, 1/8 TWIN MOUNTAIN - CATSKILLS B6A Elie Bijou 718-377-2990 [email protected] B6A Elie Bijou 718-377-2990 [email protected] A nice 5.4 mile snowshoe hike up the two summits of Twin A nice 5.4 mile snowshoe hike up the two summits of Twin Mt. Elevation gain 1640 feet. Ht. 3640 feet. Snowshoes and Mt. Elevation gain 1640 feet. Ht. 3640 feet. Snowshoes and full winter gear essential. Must call Leader to register. Please full winter gear essential. Must call Leader to register. Please no calls/e-mail after Friday 9 PM. Bad weather cancels. no calls/e-mail after Friday 9 PM. Bad weather cancels.

Sunday, 1/9 MAHLON DICKERSON RESERVATION, NJ Sunday, 1/9 MAHLON DICKERSON RESERVATION, NJ B6.7B Leslie McGlynn at 973-252-8122 or [email protected] B6.7B Leslie McGlynn at 973-252-8122 or [email protected] This is a moderate loop hike of about 6.7 miles. We'll climb This is a moderate loop hike of about 6.7 miles. We'll climb up to the Headley Overlook, pass the Pine Swamp and follow up to the Headley Overlook, pass the Pine Swamp and follow the rail bed of the historic Ogden Mine Railroad back to the the rail bed of the historic Ogden Mine Railroad back to the parking lot. Meet at 9:30AM at Saffin Pond Parking area. parking lot. Meet at 9:30AM at Saffin Pond Parking area. Take Route 80 to exit 34B. Proceed north on Route 15 for Take Route 80 to exit 34B. Proceed north on Route 15 for 4.0 miles and take the exit for Weldon Road and Mil- 4.0 miles and take the exit for Weldon Road and Mil- ton. Proceed 3.0 miles on Weldon Road to the Saffin Pond ton. Proceed 3.0 miles on Weldon Road to the Saffin Pond parking area. Hiking boots a must. Bring lunch and wa- parking area. Hiking boots a must. Bring lunch and water. Snow or rain may cancel. Please contact leader to con- ter. Snow or rain may cancel. Please contact leader to confirm hike. firm hike.

page 11 page 11 Tuesday, 1/11 WINTER HIKE Tuesday, 1/11 WINTER HIKE B ? B Deanna Felicetta 845-735-8533 B ? B Deanna Felicetta 845-735-8533 Ups and Downs. Miles to be determined according to the Ups and Downs. Miles to be determined according to the weather. Snowshoes and/or ice creepers may be required. weather. Snowshoes and/or ice creepers may be required. Meets 9:30 AM. Call to register before 9PM Monday. Meets 9:30 AM. Call to register before 9PM Monday.

Thursday, 1/13 IN THE WOODS Thursday, 1/13 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 B5-7B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday.

Saturday, 1/15 Registration deadline for weekend trip Saturday, 1/15 Registration deadline for weekend trip to Lapland Lake on March 4! See page 4 for details. to Lapland Lake on March 4! See page 4 for details.

Saturday, 1/15 UPS AND DOWNS Saturday, 1/15 UPS AND DOWNS C4-6B Eileen Berch 973-728-1419 C4-6B Eileen Berch 973-728-1419 Please call leader for details and registration by Friday, 8PM. Please call leader for details and registration by Friday, 8PM. No go if bad weather. No go if bad weather.

Saturday, 1/15 MINNEWASKA CROSS-COUNTRY SKI Saturday, 1/15 MINNEWASKA CROSS-COUNTRY SKI B+6B Martin Last 845-426-0838 B+6B Martin Last 845-426-0838 (Call leader to register) Best X-Country skiing in (Call leader to register) Best X-Country skiing in area. Must have previous ski experience. No area. Must have previous ski experience. No snow, a hike will replace skiing. Severe conditions snow, a hike will replace skiing. Severe conditions will cancel. will cancel.

Sunday, 1/16 LEADER’S CHOICE Sunday, 1/16 LEADER’S CHOICE B5-7B Rob Lehmann B5-7B Rob Lehmann Leader’s choice hike of 5-7 miles or if enough snow Leader’s choice hike of 5-7 miles or if enough snow cover snowshoe of 3-4 miles. Meet 10 AM. Dog and cover snowshoe of 3-4 miles. Meet 10 AM. Dog and kid friendly. Must email to register. kid friendly. Must email to register. [email protected] [email protected]

Sunday, 1/16 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Sunday, 1/16 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Else Tupanjanin 201-652-6745 Easy Else Tupanjanin 201-652-6745 Meet at Darlington Golf Course, Mahwah, NJ at 1 Meet at Darlington Golf Course, Mahwah, NJ at 1 PM. Must call leader to confirm. PM. Must call leader to confirm.

Thursday, 1/20 IN THE WOODS Thursday, 1/20 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Bob Danetz 201-692-9217 B5-7B Bob Danetz 201-692-9217 Ups and Downs. Call to register before 9PM Wed. Ups and Downs. Call to register before 9PM Wed.

page 12 page 12 Saturday, 1/22 INTERMEDIATE HIKE Saturday, 1/22 INTERMEDIATE HIKE B5-7B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 B5-7B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 Test your hiking skills. Register by 8PM Friday night to regis- Test your hiking skills. Register by 8PM Friday night to register and to learn meeting time and place. ter and to learn meeting time and place.

Thursday, 1/27 IN THE WOODS Thursday, 1/27 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 or B5-7B Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 or [email protected] [email protected] Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday.

Saturday, 1/29 XC SKI TOUR OR HIKE Saturday, 1/29 XC SKI TOUR OR HIKE Intermediate Mary Saraco 908-781-7072 Intermediate Mary Saraco 908-781-7072 Call leader for location and time. If conditions do Call leader for location and time. If conditions do not permit skiing leader will offer hike. not permit skiing leader will offer hike.

Saturday, 1/29 SAPPHIRE TRAIL Saturday, 1/29 SAPPHIRE TRAIL C6C Nick Viggiano 845-359-2465 C6C Nick Viggiano 845-359-2465 Hike the entire Sapphire Trail plus a section of the AT re- Hike the entire Sapphire Trail plus a section of the AT returning the same way. Meet 9:45 AM at Harriman Commuter turning the same way. Meet 9:45 AM at Harriman Commuter Rail Station near front entrance off Rt. 17. Steady precipita- Rail Station near front entrance off Rt. 17. Steady precipitation cancels. tion cancels.

Sunday, 1/30 X-C SKI MINNEWASKA Sunday, 1/30 X-C SKI MINNEWASKA 8-9 miles intermediate Ike Siskind 845-352-8506 8-9 miles intermediate Ike Siskind 845-352-8506 Enjoy the glories of winter in the Gunks. Stamina and down- Enjoy the glories of winter in the Gunks. Stamina and downhill control needed. Not for beginners. Trail fee hill control needed. Not for beginners. Trail fee about $6. (If there is no snow leader may lead about $6. (If there is no snow leader may lead hike.) Essential to call leader to register and to hike.) Essential to call leader to register and to determine plans. Meet Ramsey Square at 8:30 determine plans. Meet Ramsey Square at 8:30 or Minnewaska State Park, upper parking lot at or Minnewaska State Park, upper parking lot at 10:AM. 10:AM.

Sunday, 1/30 SNOWSHOEING/HIKING Sunday, 1/30 SNOWSHOEING/HIKING IN THE CATSKILLS IN THE CATSKILLS B6-8B Walter Markl 201-760-6352 / [email protected] B6-8B Walter Markl 201-760-6352 / [email protected] Come and try the fastest growing winter activity: snowshoe Come and try the fastest growing winter activity: snowshoe on a Catskill peak. Trail and location will be determined by on a Catskill peak. Trail and location will be determined by snow conditions. Participants must have winter snowshoe / snow conditions. Participants must have winter snowshoe / hiking gear. Meet 7:30 AM @ Ramsey Square. Please call or hiking gear. Meet 7:30 AM @ Ramsey Square. Please call or email for equipment questions and to register by Wednes- email for equipment questions and to register by Wednes- day 9 PM. day 9 PM.

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Thursday, 2/3 IN THE WOODS Thursday, 2/3 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Linda Schutz 973-335-6973 or [email protected] B5-7B Linda Schutz 973-335-6973 or [email protected] Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday.

Saturday, 2/5 PATRIOT’S PATH Saturday, 2/5 PATRIOT’S PATH B10C Aaron Schoenberg [email protected] (preferred) B10C Aaron Schoenberg [email protected] (preferred) 845-986-8645 845-986-8645 This hike follows a varied route through rolling, wooded hills This hike follows a varied route through rolling, wooded hills in Jockey Hollow National Historic and Lewis Morris Parks. in Jockey Hollow National Historic and Lewis Morris Parks. The trail crosses the Passaic River and follows the banks of The trail crosses the Passaic River and follows the banks of the Whippany and North Branch of the Raritan Rivers. We the Whippany and North Branch of the Raritan Rivers. We also will make stops at the Wick House and Visitor Center of also will make stops at the Wick House and Visitor Center of Jockey Hollow Park and tour the reconstructed Revolutionary Jockey Hollow Park and tour the reconstructed Revolutionary Soldier huts. Meet at Suffern Commuter Rail Parking Lot, on Soldier huts. Meet at Suffern Commuter Rail Parking Lot, on east side of tracks opposite Rt. 202, at 8:30 AM. For alter- east side of tracks opposite Rt. 202, at 8:30 AM. For alter- nate meeting place and time in Morristown area - contact nate meeting place and time in Morristown area - contact Aaron. Aaron.

Saturday, 2/5 WINTER ADVENTURE IN HARRIMAN Saturday, 2/5 WINTER ADVENTURE IN HARRIMAN B6B Dean Gletsos 845-354-0738 call leader to register) B6B Dean Gletsos 845-354-0738 call leader to register) Hike or snowshoe around Panther, Breakneck, Ladentown Hike or snowshoe around Panther, Breakneck, Ladentown and Limekiln Mts. See the Eagle Rock. Follow the TMI, SBM, and Limekiln Mts. See the Eagle Rock. Follow the TMI, SBM, and Red Arrow Trails. Bad weather conditions cancels. Meet and Red Arrow Trails. Bad weather conditions cancels. Meet at Ladentown Parking Area at 10 AM. (under power lines). at Ladentown Parking Area at 10 AM. (under power lines).

Saturday, 2/5 25th Annual Tug Hill Toura- Saturday, 2/5 25th Annual Tug Hill Toura- thon 50K/25K/15K Ski Race thon 50K/25K/15K Ski Race Sponsored by Black River Chapter We’re ex- Sponsored by Black River Chapter We’re ex- cited about this classical ski race, our 25th all- cited about this classical ski race, our 25th all- volunteer event. It starts at 9AM on the Winona volunteer event. It starts at 9AM on the Winona Forest Trails in Boylston, NY (east of Sandy Forest Trails in Boylston, NY (east of Sandy Creek, between Syracuse and Watertown). All Creek, between Syracuse and Watertown). All ages and abilities are welcome – ski fast ($250 50K first place ages and abilities are welcome – ski fast ($250 50K first place for male and female each) or enjoy the beauty of the woods. for male and female each) or enjoy the beauty of the woods. Register/bib pick up is at Sandy Creek School Friday eve and Register/bib pick up is at Sandy Creek School Friday eve and Sat morn. There are special prize categories: costume, dis- Sat morn. There are special prize categories: costume, distance traveled, wood skis, oldest (so far oldest entry is 82) tance traveled, wood skis, oldest (so far oldest entry is 82) and the winning Tug Hill skier. See www.tughillskiclub.com and the winning Tug Hill skier. See www.tughillskiclub.com for info (pre-registation free t-shirts, free ziti dinner) and cost, for info (pre-registation free t-shirts, free ziti dinner) and cost, [email protected] for questions. [email protected] for questions.

page 14 page 14 Saturday, 2/5 DOWNHILL SKI DAY AT WINDHAM Saturday, 2/5 DOWNHILL SKI DAY AT WINDHAM Intermediate Karen Rose 201-825-8166 or kkarose Intermediate Karen Rose 201-825-8166 or kkarose @aol.com Must call to register. @aol.com Must call to register. Downhill skiing at Windham. Meet 7:30 AM at Downhill skiing at Windham. Meet 7:30 AM at Ramsey Square or at base of quad lift (ready to ski) Ramsey Square or at base of quad lift (ready to ski) at 10AM. No go if bad driving conditions. at 10AM. No go if bad driving conditions.

Sunday, 2/6 SNOWSHOE RAMBLE or HIKE from ROUTE 6 Sunday, 2/6 SNOWSHOE RAMBLE or HIKE from ROUTE 6 B6B Richard and Alta Sumner 845-362-8470 B6B Richard and Alta Sumner 845-362-8470 [email protected] Route will depend upon conditions. [email protected] Route will depend upon conditions. (Warning:heavy snow could close this parking lot and cancel (Warning:heavy snow could close this parking lot and cancel hike; plowing is sometimes delayed.) Precipitation cancels. hike; plowing is sometimes delayed.) Precipitation cancels. Meet at Long Path Parking, Rt. 6 at 10 AM. Meet at Long Path Parking, Rt. 6 at 10 AM.

Sunday, 2/6 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Sunday, 2/6 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Dick Sparrow 201-236-9246 Easy Dick Sparrow 201-236-9246 Meet at Darlington Golf Course, Mahwah, NJ at 1 PM. Meet at Darlington Golf Course, Mahwah, NJ at 1 PM. Must call leader to confirm. Must call leader to confirm.

Thursday, 2/10 IN THE WOODS Thursday, 2/10 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 B5-7B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday.

Saturday, 2/12 BEGINNER’S HIKE Saturday, 2/12 BEGINNER’S HIKE easy Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 or easy Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 or [email protected] [email protected] Easy hike for beginners. Route will depend upon the Easy hike for beginners. Route will depend upon the weather. Call leader for details by 8 PM Friday evening. weather. Call leader for details by 8 PM Friday evening.

Saturday, 2/12 ASHOKAN HIGH POINT Saturday, 2/12 ASHOKAN HIGH POINT B8A Karen Rose 201-815-8166 or [email protected] B8A Karen Rose 201-815-8166 or [email protected] A stiff climb (2070 ft) to a magnificent view. Full winter A stiff climb (2070 ft) to a magnificent view. Full winter gear, including snowshoes and crampons required. Please gear, including snowshoes and crampons required. Please call to register. No go if bad driving conditions. Will meet 7:30 call to register. No go if bad driving conditions. Will meet 7:30 at Ramsey Square. at Ramsey Square.

Sunday, 2/13 SKANNATATI SAUNTER Sunday, 2/13 SKANNATATI SAUNTER B6-8B Chris Connolly 201-816-9465 B6-8B Chris Connolly 201-816-9465 [email protected] [email protected] Times Square and thereabouts. Route to be determined as Times Square and thereabouts. Route to be determined as weather conditions dictate. Snowshoes a possibility.. Meet at weather conditions dictate. Snowshoes a possibility.. Meet at Lake Skannatati Parking Lot at 9:30 AM. Lake Skannatati Parking Lot at 9:30 AM.

page 15 page 15 Thursday, 2/17 IN THE WOODS Thursday, 2/17 IN THE WOODS C4-6C Betty Heald 201-967-2937 C4-6C Betty Heald 201-967-2937 Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday.

Sat., 2/19 STOCKBRIDGE Mt. BAILEYTOWN CIRCULAR Sat., 2/19 STOCKBRIDGE Mt. BAILEYTOWN CIRCULAR C5-6C Nick Viggiano 845-359-2465 C5-6C Nick Viggiano 845-359-2465 A circular hike using the Menomine Trail and Baileytown A circular hike using the Menomine Trail and Baileytown Rd.. as well as unmarked trails and other woods roads. Rd.. as well as unmarked trails and other woods roads. Steady precipitation cancels. Meet at Silvermine Parking Lot, Steady precipitation cancels. Meet at Silvermine Parking Lot, off Seven Lakes Drive, at 9:45 AM. off Seven Lakes Drive, at 9:45 AM.

Sunday, 2/20 BLACK RIVER TRAIL IN CHESTER Sunday, 2/20 BLACK RIVER TRAIL IN CHESTER C7.2C Leslie McGlynn at 973-252-8122 C7.2C Leslie McGlynn at 973-252-8122 or [email protected] or [email protected] We will start from Cooper's Mill Park in Chester and hike to We will start from Cooper's Mill Park in Chester and hike to Willowood Arboretum in Chester. This is an easy 7.2 mile Willowood Arboretum in Chester. This is an easy 7.2 mile hike from end to end, so we will need to park a few cars at hike from end to end, so we will need to park a few cars at either end of the trail. Hiking boots preferred, but good either end of the trail. Hiking boots preferred, but good sneakers are okay. Bring lunch and water. Meet at Willowood sneakers are okay. Bring lunch and water. Meet at Willowood Arboretum in Chester at 9:30. Heavy rain or snow can- Arboretum in Chester at 9:30. Heavy rain or snow cancels. Call Leader for directions and to confirm hike. Bring cels. Call Leader for directions and to confirm hike. Bring lunch and water. Optional dinner at the Old Mill Inn on Rte. lunch and water. Optional dinner at the Old Mill Inn on Rte. 24 afterwards. 24 afterwards.

Sunday, 2/20 WANDERING IN WAWAYANDA Sunday, 2/20 WANDERING IN WAWAYANDA B6B (strenuous if it snows) Pete Heckler 201-261-4644 B6B (strenuous if it snows) Pete Heckler 201-261-4644 [email protected]. Register by e-mail please. [email protected]. Register by e-mail please. We will snowshoe the Laurel Pond Trail, Cherry Ridge Rd., We will snowshoe the Laurel Pond Trail, Cherry Ridge Rd., the Lookout, Old Coal, Red Dot & the Double Pond Trails, the Lookout, Old Coal, Red Dot & the Double Pond Trails, with lunch at Lake Lookout. Inclement weather or poor driv- with lunch at Lake Lookout. Inclement weather or poor driving conditions cancels hike. No calls morning of hike. ing conditions cancels hike. No calls morning of hike.

Tuesday, 2/22 FAMILY EVENT Tuesday, 2/22 FAMILY EVENT B ? B Deanna Felicetta 845-735-8533 B ? B Deanna Felicetta 845-735-8533 Activity to be determined by the weather. Call to reg- Activity to be determined by the weather. Call to register and for meeting time/place before 9PM Mon- ister and for meeting time/place before 9PM Mon- day. day.

Thursday, 2/24 IN THE WOODS Thursday, 2/24 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 B5-7B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday.

page 16 page 16 Saturday, 2/26 INTERMEDIATE HIKE Saturday, 2/26 INTERMEDIATE HIKE B5-7B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 B5-7B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 Test your hiking skills. Register by 8PM Friday night to regis- Test your hiking skills. Register by 8PM Friday night to register and to learn meeting time and place. ter and to learn meeting time and place.

Saturday, 2/26 THOMAS COLE & BLACK DOME Saturday, 2/26 THOMAS COLE & BLACK DOME B7-8A Elie Bijou 718-377-2990 B7-8A Elie Bijou 718-377-2990 [email protected] [email protected] My favorite Catskill Peaks!! T. Cole is 3940 feet and Black My favorite Catskill Peaks!! T. Cole is 3940 feet and Black Dome is 3980 feet Elevation gain from parking area 2180 Dome is 3980 feet Elevation gain from parking area 2180 feet. Possibility of car shuttle. Must call Leader to regis- feet. Possibility of car shuttle. Must call Leader to register. Please no calls / e-mail after Friday 9 PM. Bad weather ter. Please no calls / e-mail after Friday 9 PM. Bad weather cancels. cancels.

Sunday, 2/27 LEADER’S CHOICE Sunday, 2/27 LEADER’S CHOICE B5-7B Rob Lehmann B5-7B Rob Lehmann Leader’s choice hike of 5-7 miles or if enough snow cover Leader’s choice hike of 5-7 miles or if enough snow cover snowshoe of 3-4 miles. Meet 10 AM. Dog and kid friendly. snowshoe of 3-4 miles. Meet 10 AM. Dog and kid friendly. Must email to register: [email protected]. Must email to register: [email protected].

Thursday, 3/3 IN THE WOODS Thursday, 3/3 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 or B5-7B Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 or [email protected] [email protected] Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday.

Weekend, 3/4 – 3/6 LAPLAND LAKE Weekend, 3/4 – 3/6 LAPLAND LAKE See p.4 for details Ron Schildge 732-933-4584 See p.4 for details Ron Schildge 732-933-4584

Saturday, 3/ 5 WYANOKIES/ASSINIWIKAM Saturday, 3/ 5 WYANOKIES/ASSINIWIKAM B8B Richard Zinn 201-836-3329 [email protected] B8B Richard Zinn 201-836-3329 [email protected] We will hike the recently opened William Morris Trail on As- We will hike the recently opened William Morris Trail on As- siniwikam Mt.. Also great views from Wyanokie High siniwikam Mt.. Also great views from Wyanokie High Point. Meet at Weis Ecology Center 9.30 AM. Point. Meet at Weis Ecology Center 9.30 AM.

Sunday, 3/6 STORM KING SPECTACULAR Sunday, 3/6 STORM KING SPECTACULAR B5B+ Peter Reiner 845-634-7635 [email protected] B5B+ Peter Reiner 845-634-7635 [email protected] Storm King State Park offers unsurpassed views of the Hud- Storm King State Park offers unsurpassed views of the Hud- son Valley. Hike starts on Bob Cat Trail switching west to son Valley. Hike starts on Bob Cat Trail switching west to Howell Trail taking us to Pitching Point and Stillman Springs. Howell Trail taking us to Pitching Point and Stillman Springs. We continue on Stillman Springs Trail, returning on Howell. We continue on Stillman Springs Trail, returning on Howell. Meet at lower level parking lot on Rt. 9W at 9:30 AM. Falling Meet at lower level parking lot on Rt. 9W at 9:30 AM. Falling rain or snow will cancel the hike. rain or snow will cancel the hike.

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Thursday, 3/10 IN THE WOODS Thursday, 3/10 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 B5-7B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday.

Saturday, 3/12 POPOLOPEN TORNE Saturday, 3/12 POPOLOPEN TORNE B7-8B+ Pat Marcotullio 845-729-4046 B7-8B+ Pat Marcotullio 845-729-4046 [email protected] [email protected] From Bear Mt. Inn, weather permitting, we'll go up Popolopen From Bear Mt. Inn, weather permitting, we'll go up Popolopen Torne. From there, we'll take the 1777 and SBM back to Torne. From there, we'll take the 1777 and SBM back to Bear Mt. Inn. Meet at Bear Mt. Inn 9:30 AM. Steady rain or Bear Mt. Inn. Meet at Bear Mt. Inn 9:30 AM. Steady rain or snow will cancel. snow will cancel.

Sunday, 3/13 POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL Sunday, 3/13 POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER EDUCATION CENTER B7-8B Leslie McGlynn at 973-252-8122 or [email protected] B7-8B Leslie McGlynn at 973-252-8122 or [email protected] This is a loop hike of about 7-8 miles. We start on Sunrise This is a loop hike of about 7-8 miles. We start on Sunrise Trail for a short distance to the Scenic Gorge Trail and follow Trail for a short distance to the Scenic Gorge Trail and follow this to Fossil trail, where marine fossils have been found. We this to Fossil trail, where marine fossils have been found. We can then return to the PEEC and for those who wish to keep can then return to the PEEC and for those who wish to keep on hiking, we can follow the Tumbling Waters Trail, which on hiking, we can follow the Tumbling Waters Trail, which will loop back to the PEEC. Hiking boots and/or crampons will loop back to the PEEC. Hiking boots and/or crampons are a must. Bring lunch and water. Inclement weather can- are a must. Bring lunch and water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at 9:30 at the PEEC. Route 80 West, cross over PA cels. Meet at 9:30 at the PEEC. Route 80 West, cross over PA bridge and take Route 209 North. Drive 7 miles to Brisco bridge and take Route 209 North. Drive 7 miles to Brisco Mountain Road, which is on your left. Please contact Mountain Road, which is on your left. Please contact leader to confirm. leader to confirm.

Thursday, 3/17 IN THE WOODS Thursday, 3/17 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Deanna Felicetta 845-735-8533 B5-7B Deanna Felicetta 845-735-8533 Ups and Downs. Call to register before 9PM Wednesday. Ups and Downs. Call to register before 9PM Wednesday.

Thursday, 3/17 TRACING THE TRACKS OF Thursday, 3/17 TRACING THE TRACKS OF THE ERIE RAILROAD See p. 6. Ramapo ADK THE ERIE RAILROAD See p. 6. Ramapo ADK 7:15 PM. Nanuet Public Library. 7:15 PM. Nanuet Public Library.

Saturday, 3/19 BEGINNER’S HIKE Saturday, 3/19 BEGINNER’S HIKE easy Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 or easy Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 or [email protected] [email protected] Easy hike for beginners. Route will depend upon the Easy hike for beginners. Route will depend upon the weather. Call leader for details by 8 PM Friday. weather. Call leader for details by 8 PM Friday.

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Sat, 3/19 STOCKBRIDGE MT., BAILEYTOWN CIRCULAR Sat, 3/19 STOCKBRIDGE MT., BAILEYTOWN CIRCULAR C5-6B Lou O'Neill 845-357-0497 (no calls after 9 PM) C5-6B Lou O'Neill 845-357-0497 (no calls after 9 PM) A circular hike taking in Stockbridge Mt. and Baileytown us- A circular hike taking in Stockbridge Mt. and Baileytown using the Menomine, LP, Baileytown Rd., Nawahunta Fire ing the Menomine, LP, Baileytown Rd., Nawahunta Fire Rd. Steady precipitation cancels. Meet at Silvermine Park- Rd. Steady precipitation cancels. Meet at Silvermine Park- ing Lot at 10 AM. ing Lot at 10 AM.

Sun, 3/20 CATSKILLS HIKE- PANTHER VIA Sun, 3/20 CATSKILLS HIKE- PANTHER VIA GIANT LEDGE GIANT LEDGE B7A George Preoteasa 201-569-0244 [email protected] B7A George Preoteasa 201-569-0244 [email protected] Some of the best views in the Catskills on the way to a re- Some of the best views in the Catskills on the way to a required winter peak. Total ascent is 2200 ft.. Joint with Cats- quired winter peak. Total ascent is 2200 ft.. Joint with Cats- kill 3500 Club. Bad weather cancels. Snowshoes & cram- kill 3500 Club. Bad weather cancels. Snowshoes & crampons are a must. Call/email leader between March 14-18 pons are a must. Call/email leader between March 14-18 to register. to register.

Thursday, 3/24 IN THE WOODS Thursday, 3/24 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 or B5-7B Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 or [email protected] [email protected] Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday.

Saturday, 3/26 RAMAPO RESERVATION CIRCULAR Saturday, 3/26 RAMAPO RESERVATION CIRCULAR C+6-7B Rita Boyd 845-365-1638 C+6-7B Rita Boyd 845-365-1638 Various trails past Bear Swamp Lake to Ilgenstein Rock out Various trails past Bear Swamp Lake to Ilgenstein Rock out on Hofferlin. Ice or heavy snow may modify or cancel hike. on Hofferlin. Ice or heavy snow may modify or cancel hike. Calls to verify only AM of hike between 7:30 and 8:30 AM. Calls to verify only AM of hike between 7:30 and 8:30 AM. Meet at Ramapo Reservation Parking Lot, Rt. 202, Mahwah, Meet at Ramapo Reservation Parking Lot, Rt. 202, Mahwah, 10 AM. 10 AM.

Sunday, 3/27 TWO PARKS - SEVEN TRAILS Sunday, 3/27 TWO PARKS - SEVEN TRAILS B10B Pete Tilgner & Suzan Gordon 201-871-3531 B10B Pete Tilgner & Suzan Gordon 201-871-3531 [email protected] [email protected] We hike from Indian Hill Parking Lot to Tuxedo R.R. Station We hike from Indian Hill Parking Lot to Tuxedo R.R. Station on the Indian Hill, Furnace, Wildcat Mt., Parker Cabin Mt. on the Indian Hill, Furnace, Wildcat Mt., Parker Cabin Mt. (new), White Bar, Triangle, and RD Trails. Meet 9 AM at the (new), White Bar, Triangle, and RD Trails. Meet 9 AM at the Tuxedo R.R. Station Parking Lot, Rt.17, Tuxedo, NY. Car Tuxedo R.R. Station Parking Lot, Rt.17, Tuxedo, NY. Car shuttle required. shuttle required.

Thursday, 3/31 IN THE WOODS Thursday, 3/31 IN THE WOODS B6-8B Paul Margiotta 201-693-6705 B6-8B Paul Margiotta 201-693-6705 Ups and downs. Call to register before 9PM Wednesday. Ups and downs. Call to register before 9PM Wednesday.

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