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Volume 49 Issue 3 September–October 2020

Greetings Chapter Members,

The Chapter leadership team met again at A number of local organizations have websites that list a vari- Anne and Jim Baileys home in Plattsburgh ety of interesting locations for day, or partial day, outings. on August 17, 2020. These include: Picnic & Dinners ■ Champlain Area Trails (CATS) www.champlainareatrails.com They have available a trail map of Essex County, and a We decided to cancel the late summer picnic at Point au newer one of Clinton County area that offer dozens of Roche as well as the Harvest Dinner [Trinity Church]. The hiking trails of varying lengths for all levels of exercise. A uncertainty of issues surrounding the pandemic, will it re- paper copy can be obtained from them or get the individu- surge/reduce in intensity, makes it difficult to plan for these al trail maps on-line. events. ■ The Nature Conservancy [ADK region] www.nature.org, We will make a decision in the next few months on whether and wildadirondacks.org/Adirondacks-trails to have the December meeting in the Conservation Building, based on NYS COVID guidelines and status of the pandemic ■ The New Land Trust Saranac NY, www.thenewlandtrust. before that time. org has many hiking opportunities. ■ South Hero Land Trust, www.shlt.org lists 6 trails with Financial maps. Kay updated us on the clubs finances and it was agreed to ■ Land Trust www.lclt.org lists some lend to the main Club $2,000 in a short term note [one year] 15 hikes of varying lengths. at an interest rate better than what we get in the bank now. ■ Lake Champlain Land Trust www.lclt.org lists some It was also agreed to send flowers to Ann Novoselec who is 15 hikes of varying lengths. now staying at Meadowbrook. ■ and, Battle of Plattsburgh virtual event in September, see www.1814inc.com for details. Outings Your financial support of these organizations will ensure It was strongly suggested that members take up the challenge that these and more opportunities will and have outdoor trips on their own. It was thought that be available to us all. from a scheduling and safety aspect it would be easier for individual members to plan trips with a few individuals [less Moving forward! Stay safe. Best wishes. than 10] by personal invite. There are lots of possibilities and Raymond Johnson, Chair partner groups that offer many opportunities that meet a range of distances and difficulties. Other chapters have begun to have outings and we could do the same.

September–October 2020 Algonquin Chapter ADK Mountain Topics ADK Board of Directors Report by Steve Baker Welcome July 11, 2020 based on e-mail received from Lake George, NY New Members The club Bylaws are up for review and updating, the update/deletions as Melrose, MA well as the change and/or additions in brief, are being done for clarity and Susie Bates to conform with the clubs present goals, and have to be reviewed every so often. Very few areas are to stay the same, mostly those areas that specifically Palatine Bridge, NY Bruce & Anne Clouthier have stayed the same over time. I have a copy of the proposed revisions of the Bylaws. I can supply a limited number of copies, it is six pages long, and Montreal, Quebec has the proposed changes as well as the present version. Gabriel Crevier-Sorbo & Isabelle Duchesnay See back page for more info… Plattsburgh, NY Julie Cris Nikki Davison Candice Panetta Au Sable Forks, NY Tamber McCabe , NY Rosemary Misdary

2020 Battle of Plattsburgh Virtual Commemoration September 2nd–15th Presented by: 1814 Commemoration Inc. Online videos at www.1814inc.com

Will you be purchasing ADK publi- cations for yourself or as a gift? Art Graves at the Corner Stone Book- shop offers a10% discount on Classification of Outings ADK publications to members when EASY: max distance of 8 miles and altitude gain of 1200 feet you show your member card. MODERATE: max distance of up to 12 miles and/or altitude gain of 1200 to 2200 feet ADVANCED: max distance of up to 15 miles and/or altitude gain of 2200 to 3500 feet 110 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh DIFFICULT: exceeds 15 miles and/or altitude gain of over 3500 feet Mountain Topics Algonquin Chapter ADK September–October 2020 Fall 2020 Outings All outings and meetings are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. We thank our trip leaders and encourage other members to lead outings. Some outings are listed from other chapters. Be sure to check in with those trip leaders well in advance. Contact Kimberly at [email protected] to add an outing to newsletter or Facebook page. ADK Trailless Peak Day Hikes Algonquin Chapter Dix & Hough ADK Skills Fall Outings September 21 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 Esther Mt. Workshops October 4 Map & Compass Bushwhack FIRE TOWER CHALLENGE! September 26-27 Hike Hurricane Mountain in Keene, Iroquois October 2 3694’, 4.4 miles round trip, moderate. Wilderness First Aid with Bring lunch and snacks. Leader: Macomb, & Grace Wilderness Medical Associates Kimberly Smith, 315-813-4407. October 5 December 5-6 Call by 9/18. Street & Nye Wilderness First Responder SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2020 September 28 Recertification FIRE TOWER CHALLENGE! October 12 November 13-15 Hike Lyon Mountain, the highest Tabletop Mt. 5-Day Wilderness mountain in Clinton County! 3830’, October 8 First Responder Course with 7.1 miles RT, difficult. Bring lunch and Wilderness Medical Associates snacks. Trip Leader: Kimberly Smith, December 9-13 315-813-4407. Call by 10/2. Visit adk.org (under DISCOVER) for member ADK Master discounts and more details. ADK High Peak & For more information or if you have Calendar Fire Tower Day Hikes questions about our programs, View ADK’s Master Calendar for a contact: comprehensive list of all things ADK, Phelps including upcoming special events, October 1 Mary Glynn, Outdoor Skills Coordinator seasonal outings, guided hikes, work- shops, lectures, chapter outings and October 9 more. Phone: 518-523-3480 ext. 111 www.trumba.com/calendar/ Hurricane Mt. [email protected] adirondackmountainclub October 11 Sort by Special Focus: Beginner, Family, New Member, Call Mary Glynn Senior, and Young Member! to register: 518-523-3480, ext. 111 For more details go to: www.adk.org/high-peaks-day-hikes/ facebook.com/adkplattsburgh

September–October 2020 Algonquin Chapter ADK Mountain Topics Algonquin Chapter NONPROFIT Adirondack Mountain Club U.S. POSTAGE P.O. Box 329 PAID Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Chazy, NY 12921 Permit #70

AD K Forever Wild Online Auction Algonquin Chapter October 5-19 Leadership 2020 Give a little and get a lot in return! ELECTED For businesses, this is a great opportunity to partner with ADK and be seen by 30,000+ ADK Chair members across New York State. For individuals, it’s a unique way to support the only nonprofit Ray Johnson 518-846-8234 organization dedicated to protecting and advocating for New York State’s wild lands and waters while also teaching people how to enjoy natural places responsibly. Since 1922, the organization Secretary has offered people opportunities to stay and play in as well as protect, discover, and explore the Mark DuBrey 518-846-7514 outdoors. Treasurer New for 2020! Donate a gift certificate, product, or service valued at $250 or more and your Kay Washbourne 518-563-2387 business will be entered to win a half-page, full color ad in the January-February 2021 edition of Adirondac magazine (ADK’s own magazine). Commitment is required by September 21 if you wish Director to be included in the auction preview and be entered to win the Adirondac ad. (The half-page ad Steve Baker 518-834-5414 is valued at $460.) Your donation will be featured on our auction home page, in email alerts, and in the online catalog. If you have any questions, please contact Sunday Conine at [email protected]. APPOINTED Membership Marilyn Smith 518-561-3167 ADK Bylaws Vote Program We are learning that a problem during delivery has caused a number of Adirondac Alix Heuston 518-561-7660 magazines to arrive without ballots to vote on ADK’s proposed bylaws. Conservation To ensure a fair vote, we are mailing a second set of ballots directly to all ADK members Chris Velsey 518-236-6646 and extending the voting deadline to October 2. If you have already mailed in a ballot, you do not need to vote again. For any questions, please contact our membership de- Publicity partment at [email protected]. Alix Heuston 518-561-7660 For more information, please follow the link below to learn more about why changes to Editor the bylaws are being proposed and how your vote can make a difference. Kimberly Smith 315-813-4407 www.adk.org/after-100-years-a-new-plan Archives (Open) Outings (Open) All inquires can be emailed to: [email protected]

Mountain Topics Algonquin Chapter ADK September–October 2020