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L O N G I S L a N D M O U N T a I N E E Newsletter of the Adirondack Mountain Club Long Island Chapter November / December 1993 LONG ISLAND MOUNTAINEE NEWSLETTER OF THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB LONG ISLAND CHAPTER NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 1993 provided invaluable service. Arlene Scholer and her "flyer posters" are responsible for Presidents Pen spreading information about the Chapter all By Linda Edwards over Long Island. Paul, with the help of Since all Kathy Ayers and Joanne Milecki, sends info good things to prospective members as well as calling new must come to members to welcome them to the Chapter. an end, this is They also have the responsibility of calling my final members whose membership is lapsing to see column as if there is anything we can do to encourage Chapter them to stay members. President. It To give you an idea of what a superb job has been a fun they have done, just look at the numbers. In and hectic October 92, we had 318 voting members. When we formulated the 1993 budget, we year. based the figures on a modest increase of 4% As many of to 330 voting members. I know I was you know, I skeptical of whether this was realistic. But did not seek due to all their hard work, we how have 379 re-election due voting members, an increase of 19% ! When to my commitments as a mommy. At 17 you include associates and affiliates, our months (in October), Andrew takes up all my Chapter is now 616 strong. time and energy. I do enjoy being President Even though I am stepping aside for now," and representing the Chapter, but family must I'll be back". I'm a little crazy and love a come first. challenge. You will still see Dave and I on There are so many people who have helped the trail, doing everything possible to show my during my term, I don't know where to Andrew how wonderful the outdoors really start. I have to thank the Executive is. My final and biggest thanks goes to my Committee, Board of Directors and hubby, Dave. He's been a good sport, being Committee Chairs for all their hard work this Chief Babysitter at monthly meetings, past year. In particular, I need to single out Directors meetings, Downstate Roundtable Herb Coles, June Fait, and Larry Braun for meetings, etc. He's put up with a lot of my all their help and guidance. They were insanity and I can't thank him enough for it. always there when I needed a hand. Happy hiking till we meet again! I know they are too modest, but the entire Chapter owes a special thanks to Membership Printed on recycled paper. Committee Chair Paul Lanzillotta and Publicity Chair Arlene Scholer. They have ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB Hill. The remaining six miles to be built is through LONG ISLAND CHAPTER the Ice Caves property which is owned by a private concessionaire. The opening of the trail through the 1992-1993 Ice Caves property is pending negotiations with the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE owner. PRESIDENT Linda Edwards 581-2557 VICE-PRESIDENT Larry Braun 718-392-2030 Maps and descriptions of the Shawangunk Ridge TREASURER Les Wahrenburg 775-3802 Trail can be obtained by sending a stamped self SECRETARY Jill Werfel 751-5805 addressed envelope to the New York-New Jersey GOVERNOR Jenny Kohn 667-4534 Trail Conference, 232 Madison Avenue, New York, GOVERNOR Larry Braun 718-392-2030 NY 10016. Enjoy!! BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dave Edwards 581-2557 The Long Island DDK Nancy Hodson 692-5754 Jack Gebel 288-2208 UeI comes New Hembers Jeanne Gray 691-0629 Paul Lanzillotta 345-3581 Fred Bourne Margret E. I^eonard Don Mantell 598-1015 Patricia Belikis Christopher Luycx COMMITTEE CHAIRS Raymond Brown & Fam ily Mitchell Maim an MEMBERSHIP Paul Lanzillotta 345-3581 Neil Cahill & Family Dan Mc Carthy CONSERVATION June Fait 897-5306 OUTINGS Patricia A. Caso Gerald R. Posanka & Family PROGRAMS Yetta Sokol 433-6561 Nerton Fisher & Family Mr & Mrs George Shilling MOUNTAINEER (Editor) Ron Engasser 289-5375 /Maureen Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Travel' TRAIL CONFERENCE Ed Slaughter 654-2197 Aileen Grumbach Greg Warren & Family HOSPITALITY Arlene Scholer 354-0231 Donald S. Hecht Randy Wientraub & Family TRAIL MAINTAINANCE Herb Coles 897-5306 Mark Heffron & Family Karen & Trevor Wilson PUBLICITY Arlene Scholer 354-0231 Steve Horowitz Marcia Van Dyne NOTE all phone numbers are 516 area code unless otherwise noted. Two New Trails Open By Lanny Wexler Two new spectacular hiking trails opened earlier this year that adds miles of scenic delights for the hiking community. In Storm King State Park, the Howell trail was completed. The Howell Trail provides stupendous views of the Hudson River and surrounding hill country. The trail climbs Storm King Mountain on a series of sweeping switchbacks and rocky staircases. The trail can be reached on Route 9W or Route 218. However, Route 218 was temporarily closed last year. The Howell Trail is shown as a proposed series of dashed lines on the 1992 West Hudson Trail Map #7. The second trail to open is the 37 mile long Shawangunk Ridge Trail which extends from High Point, New Jersey to Verkeederkill Falls just south of Minnewaska State Park. The trail provides an alternate highland route to the Long Path in Orange County, and in fact the Shawangunk Ridge Trail connects the Appalachian Trail in New Jersey at High Point with the Long Path in Minnewaska State Park. The Shawangunk Ridge Trail follows as the name suggests the main ridge of the Shawangunks offering frequent views extending from the Delaware River to the Hudson. From numerous vantage points along the trail can be seen the Poconos, Catskills, Hudson Highlands and even the Berkshires. The trail follows the ridge most of the way except where it drops down into the Bashakill Swamp, one of the largest "Excuse me, but the others sent me up here to wetlands in Southeast New York. The trail reclimbs ask you not to roll around so much." the ridge at Wurtsboro and temporarily ends at Bear Preserve. Carol Ryder is one of two part-timers trying People and Perspectives to hold the preserve together. Nassau fired 50% of it's employees in the parks department in budget cutbacks. By Arlene Scholer Carol needs volunteers to help feed the animals and would appreciate donation of time by anyone over the Setting a goal just means you've committed age of 14. Tackapausha is on Washington Street yourself - and in hiking, that goal can set you on a between Sunrise and Merrick just east of Rt. 135 course of accomplishment that will endure for years! (Oyster Bay Expy.). Perhaps you can give Carol a call For me, completion of grouped peaks, such as those in (571-7443) to help her with animal care. In reviewing the Catskills and Adirondacks, means you've met the ADK programs, Carol presented a beautiful program challenge of your goal. (It doesn't carry the negative on Mount Ranier. Working with this talented lady associations that some people will hang on peak should be a pleasant experience for any volunteer. bagging.) KATHY MARIO responded to my offer for A tidbit learned from the Walking Magazine: An the Catskill 3500 Club's membership requirements. M&M is a football field; you would have to walk 100 After working on a Summer trail maintenance trip to yards to burn the calories counted in each M&M. the Adirondacks, CAROL MANTELL and MARTHA Think of that the next time you're enjoying a handful MCDERMOTT plan to enjoy more of the 46 High of football fields. Hike and enjoy them guilt free on Peaks....This was a summer of accomplishment for any energetic, uphill outing. four LI-ADKers who earned membership in the Adirondack 46er organization. ALLEN GRUNTHAL Adirondack Challenge II is underway. It is finished on Haystack on Sunday of Labor Day sponsored by the Adirondack Park Institute and offers weekend. (He's written an article on his multi-day trips to those interested in taking the path accomplishments elsewhere in this issue.) JOELLEN less chosen and earning a special patch. The series of ELSENER, RICHARD FURMAN, AND ARLENE six backpacking and canoe camping trips are described SCHOLER finished on Iroquois on Monday, August in a brochure available at our Eastern Mountain Sports 16. Per usual, we started on a random basis and by 87 Store (EMS on Voice Road off the east side of Glen decided we had committed ourselves to the goal of Cove Rd.between Jericho Tpk. and Old Country Rd.) doing all 46 peaks over 4,000 ft. With hands clasped, Interested? Seek out JUNE FAIT and Herb COLES at we arrived on the summit simultaneously. Each person a meeting since they earned the patch for Challenge I experiences his/her own sense of elation - and for me, and can certainly impart some insight for uninitiated it included tears of joy. We were on Iroquois alone as we celebrated. Allen was surprised to be applauded by strangers on Haystack after LARRY BRAUN announced Allen's final peak. ADIRONDACK WOMEN - FOREVER WILD is the logo on purple or green T shirts and sweatshirts from The Studio, 15 Main St. Lake Placid (518-523-3589) just west of the EMS store on the north side of the street. I'll be going to the area during the February holiday week and am willing to save you the postage and handling if the 'forever wild' clothing appeals to you. Interested? Place your own order directly with the store or call me (354-0231), if you're willing to wait, and I'll give you the details. The cost? Sweatshirts: $20 + tax; T shirts: $10 + tax.
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