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LONGISLANDMOUNTAINEER Newsletter of The LONG ISLAND MOUNTAINEER Newsletter Of The Adirondack Mountain Club, Long Island Chapter MAECH / APBIL 1988 area recieves alot of snow and high Al Scholl &M«*W£ Pen winds. Blowdown is a problem. The melting snow and rain, along with As spring arrives, many LI-ADKers the great number of hikers, causes will turn their thoughts to hiking. trail erosion and flooding. Drain­ The skis and snowshoes will be put age bars and corduroys are needed. away in anticipation of hiking in The only way these trails can be our favorite areas. maintained is by LI-ADK helping out. But as we hit the trail, we may I urge you to participate in at find our favorite trails are not least 1 project. If LI-ADK and other what they use to be. Old Man Winter outdoor clubs help, our favorite has knocked down trees, flooded trails will be in better shape for trails, and made getting out more the upcoming year. Please consult difficult. the Outings Schedule for the dates These trails need repair. Vari­ of the Trail Maintenance and Litter ous outing clubs maintain trails Day Outings. since state and local governments can not fund trail crews. Our Chapter maintains 3 trails every year. They are The Brothers in tne April 15 is just Adirondacks, Scnunemunk near the around the corner Hudson Highlands, and Popolopen so don't forget to Gorge in Harridan. remember the The amount of work needed on outdoors with a these trails is usually determined contribution. The by the number of hikers and sever­ state uses the money ity of the weather. Popolopen Gorge to fund various^ does not get alot of snow, so the conservation, trail itself is in relatively good environmental, shape. However, due to" the volume and educat­ of hikers, litter is a big problem. ional programs. Scnunemunk, farther north, recieves Please check more snow and has a nigh volume of your ii.Y. hikers. Here the trail has to be State Tax forms cleared and pruned in order to keep for tne line to it in shape. The Brothers Trail, in mark off. the Adirondacks, is probably the trail that needs the most work. The Grjisi,'.'.! FOIL"! by ^.inda -dv.ards Long Island Sound, - *} New parkland Cn January 19, 19oc Suffolk acquisition 'T\c ORIENT POINT County purchased a HB acre careel of land encompassing tne easternmost end of Long Islands north fork, Orient Point. As can be seen on the cap, most of this land lies east of Orient Point - Groton Ferry terminal. I he land is undeveloped, it v.as purchased from several owners inc­ luding a developer who intended to b-ile. at least 20 homes on tne prop­ erty. Suffolk County Executive Patrick rlalpin declared tha.t the land will remain "forever wild" and not be altered from its ^resent state. Ihis acquisition J.S -art of a program Suffolk County nas instituted to purchase undeveloped land, such as the Pine Barrens, and nold them for the future. Ihis Open Space te^i^^r^^t^i^»»^>i^^r^ Preservation Program is now attempt- ing to negotiate for the io5 acre wilderness of .-.obins Island in Great Peconic Bay. This program ecoes the spirit of the State Legislature when it creat­ ed the Adirondack and Catskill Preserves. V.'e should encourage all our federal, state, and local officials to set asiae our undevel­ oped lands so we can look forward to a future that holds sometning more than wall-to-wall concrete and buildings. Car meets deer You're driving along a country road at night at about 35 miles per hour when a deer suddenly jumps onto the road about 100 feet in front of you. What do you do? 1. Slam on the brakes and try to swerve away from the animal. Editor's Desk 2. Keep going and hope the deer will get out of the way. 3. Tap on the hom and flash the headlights, while braking and _.A_L3 _i_o nij iirst editj__*u as editor of tne ..ountaineer. I'd iij&e trying to avoid a skid. The best way to prevent an accident is usually choice 3. to znaxbx. Al Scholl for serving as tne editor for the past few years Each year more than 10,000 Americans are injured and 120 killed in collisions with animals. Deer have become a special and snaring his •<aio.'.-how'<aio.'.-how' wit:, me. problem in many parts of the country—in suburban as well as to try to maxte tne rural areas—because their population has risen in recent years. i-.Oantaineer oetter tnan ever, isut, I need iv.UR nei^. -lease send me In New York State alone, over 8,000 deer were killed last year articles, cartoons, announcements, by motor vehicles, most of them in late fall and early winter, etc. I'll put in as many as possible when the animals move to new feeding grounds. and tne ones I r.*r: out of r^om for, In the example described in the question above, you wouldn't I'll try to .jet into future issues. be able to stop the car in time. Slamming on the brakes and Please feel free to ma.*e comments swerving to avoid the animal is especially dangerous at night or on things you'd ii.-te to see aaued or on a wet or icy road; you may crash into a car or tree. Only at deleted. I'll see wnat can be done. very low speeds can you safely steer clear of an animal. Don't But rememoer, if you don't tell me, assume that animals will get out of your way, since they are I'll never Know! attracted to headlights and often become immobilized by them. Tne deadline for t./e I-ay-June When approaching an animal at night, flick your lights from issue will be April 1 (no fooling;,. bright to dim. The American Automobile Association Please nave everytuing in to me oy recommends that you also tap on the horn well in advance. then. FIND YOUR NAME on PAGE k THEN COME TO YOUR GETTING (IN '81) Ar\ 8pm. THURSDAY, MARCH 10 at TACKAPAUSHA MUSEUM, Seaford (see pi0 for directions) /A ^ A i%&i&- *&$&% «s - 3 - OUTING PARTICIPANTS AND LEADERS IN 1987 NOTE: NUMBERS IN PARENTHESES INDICATES OUTINGS LED. (1/2) INDICATES CO-LEADER GOT ODT ON 1 0DT1N6 DICK ALLEN (1) GEORGE BDRTON RAY DODGHTY YI HOEFFNER (1/2) JDNS NEHLAND LOO SHAPIRO ALLEN 1PPLENAH LILLIAN BDRTON RICH EHLI LYNNE JANKOHSKI TONY FOGLISI (1/2) ED SLAUGHTER BILL BOHLER HALTER CARSTENS (1) JO ELLEN ELSENER STEVE KESSLER LILLIAN REYER CAL TURIN JOYCE BROOKS DOLLY CRISTIANSEN RON ENGLISH NORHAN KDLP ELAINE TDRIN HIKE BROOKS DAVID CRISTHAN (1/2) JOHN FANGHAN (1) CAROL LASS JEANETTE ROBERTSON GENE VAN RYNEACH DUNE BROWN JOHN DANIELSEN PAH FORGEY (1/2) REINHOLD MARTIN BOB SACHS STEPHAHIE VELTE FLORENTINA BOCKTA JOANNE DEL PRETE OSCAR GONZALES BOB HARXHAUSEN JENNIFER SCALLY CAROLINE HALSH JAMIE BUCETA (1) STAN DONOVAN CAROL GRUOSSO CHARLES HC GARVEY KAROL SCALLY GEORGE HALFH BAL HOEFFNER (1/2) HALCOH HORE H1CHELE SCOFIELD RATHLSEN NOHLGEHDTH GOT ODT ON 2 ODTINGS GOT ODT ON 3 ODTINGS JOSETTE LEE (1) JIN PELZER (2) HARRY SOKOL (1) JANS CASTEHSDA SDE LOHENBRAUN BARRY RIGNEY CORRINE BENEDICT CHARLES HC DERHOTT YEITA SOKOL (1) HARION DICKEY DOROTHY HC GARYEY ID DELIA RDSH EDHARD BENEDICT HARTHA HC DERHOTT 1) KEN STIER (1) LINDA EDWARDS DAN NIELSEN ADAH SCALLY JACQDIE ENDRES SDSAN HC DERHOTT LOP VISCCHTI TED HAHBER JILL NIELSEN HALTER SCALLY CONNIE GATES BILL PASFDLD STAN HEISS PAT KOHOROHSRY (2) KAREN PAQOETTK SDZANNE SN1TONICK (1) RON L1PP HENRY SCHDHACHER DIANE H1EN GOT ODT ON 4 ODTINGS GOT OOT ON 5 ODTINGS GOT ODT ON 6 ODTINGS GOT ODT ON 8 ODTINGS GOT OOT ON 10 OUTINGS GLORIA BELLAFATTO (1) HERB COLES (1) DICK FDRHAN (1) BILL CROUP (8) KEN KING (2) JOAN GOSSNER (4) DAVE EDHARDS (2) ALLEN SCROLL (1) RICH HOORS (1-1/2) HARK IRHIN (1) JDNE FAIT (1) LENNY NETZLAR JINNY KOHN ALLEN GRDNTHAL (1) LANNY HEILER (5) "GOT ODT ON 11 ODTINGS HINDIS LODATO LORI BOENNINGER (4) GOT ODT ON 9 ODTINGS JOANNE PAOLINO RON HARCZYK (2) JEAN GREY (2) JEANNE HINSLOH BOB REBOLINI (2) GOT ODT ON 7 ODTINGS DONNA BALDWIN (1) LIZ ZAPP INGA STONE DAN LOREY HARILYN VARLEY HARREN NIELSEN ARLENE SCHOLER (4) GOTOBT'ON 12 ODTINGS BOB HEST (1) JEFF RDGEN (4) GOT OOT ON 13 ODTINGS GIHNY S2YHANSKI JACK NEISENBLOOH RICH SZYHAHSKI JOAN NEISENBLOOH (2) PADL LANZILLOTTA (6) HARK HAPTINEZ (5) BETH HIDZONSKI GOT ODT ON 14 ODTINGS GOT ODT ON 18 OUTINGS GOT ODT ON 31 ODTINGS GOT ODT ON 35 OUTINGS GOT OOT ON 43 ODTINGS HARREH BLACK (6) RAY REARDON (1/2) PHIL THJJRP GEORGE FORM (2) LARRY BRADN (12) HELEN BRADN (6) /*OUTINGS GUIDELINES ' *\ Registration for all outings is required. Leader may refuse to take anyone not registered. Persons who do register are expected to shov up or call to cancel. Ground rules and suggestions! Minors (under 18) without parent or responsible adult accompanying must call leader prior to trip for OK. Bring trail snack, water, extra piece of clothing for warmth, hat and rain gear. Hiking trips require sturdy footwear. Consult with leader if in doubt as to trip requirements.- Carpool locationt Shopping center (street parking only) on northwest corner of Long Island Expressway Service Road and Little Neck Parkway OUxit 32). Carpool Rates: Suggested minimumsl Harriinan$8, Shawangunks$ig Catskills $3-51 Adirondacks $yt>. Drivers set final rates*. _ k - KAR 12 CATSKILL MOUNTAINEERING - Strenuous 9 ii, 3980 ft total ascent on trails.
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