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NEWSLETTER OF THE LONG ISLAND CHAPTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1995

Board Meeting it was decided to elect a "Volunteer Of 'PieAicle*tt*4, Pm ^ The Year" on an annual basis. The recipient of our first award is ARLENE SCHOLER, a most deserving By Jack Gebel member, who unwittingly picked out her own award; a Just returned home from one more great bike book signed by all of the attendees at the dinner, and a ride; this weather is just super and is really extending check in the amount of the actual cost for the evening, our opportunities for some daily local activities. which she graciously donated back to the chapter. Memoirs Ron Martin and Richard Ehli have both Arlene, the executive committee and myself along with come up with some very interesting bike events right the membership thank you for all you do with here on Long Island. Ron has led short trips on the "Membership, Publicity and Hospitality" to make North Shore which have proven to be not only our chapter the success that it is. physically, but also mentally rewarding. There are so many places of interest right here, that I for one will Columbus Day outing, another annual event for our try to generate some more interest by other members chapter, is now also history and once again was a great to lead additional local outings. Rich has located a success, thanks to the efforts of Don and Carol Mantell. DEC approved "Single Track" mountain bike course This event takes enormous organizational skills and in Rocky Point, he has done the ride a few times tenacity. The weather cooperated until Sunday late already and yesterday he convinced Ron and I to take afternoon when we had a bit of rain. As it is every year, our beating also. It was great fun, and so close to there were many new faces along with the "regulars" home, however, we did miss the "Lobby Firewatch" this year, Carrie Ehli did not attend, and we did not sleep quite as I would like to welcome two new Board Members well as last year knowing she was not sleeping on the PAT BELIKIS and CHARLES BROCK They are couch in the lobby, protecting us from evil intruders. filling vacancies left by Rich Ehli (now VP) and Ada Special thanks to Gerry Barsky, who assisted me in Busso (Resigned). Their knowledge of the leading a large group up to Algonquin, Boundary and environment, awareness, personality and volunteer Iroquis. spirit shared by both will make them a great asset to Happy Holidays to all, make '95 the year to get involved our chapter. in Your Long Island Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Once again the Annual Dinner was a success, a Have a good one! good time was had by all. This event is organized by June Fait every year and it is really a nice way to spend Printed on recycled paper y -^ an evening with other members and . At our last ADIRONDACK MOINTAIN CI.I'B in May....What are YOU doing?? Let me know (17 Willow Rd., New LONG ISLAND CHAPTER 1993-1994 Hyde Park, NY 11040) and it'll be a pleasure to spread the good EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE word. PRESIDENT Jack Gebel 288-2208 KAYAKING ON LI...This fall JERRY LICHT alerted me to a VICE-PRESIDENT Rich Ehli 735-7363 TREASURER I^s Wahrenhurg 775-3802 kayaking course in the Hofstra pool. The fundamental and the SECRETARY Delia Costello 271-9821 intermediate level courses will be repeated this spring: Mondays, GOVERNOR PatTracey 826-1913 GOVERNOR Joanne Malecki 345-3943 8-10, 6 sessions per level beginning on March 6 and April 24; BOARD OF DIRECTORS fundamentals @ $195 and intermediate instruction @ $225. The Dave Edwards 581-2557 JeanneGray 691-0629 Nancy Hodson 692-5754 Pat Belikis 593-1937 courses cover paddling skills, rescue and survival techniques, and Charles Brock 928-4310 Don Mantell 598-1015 Red Cross Certification (with fundamentals) as well as Moving COMMITTEE CHAIRS Water Certification (with intermediate instruction). If you're MEMBERSHIP Joanne Malecki 345-3943 CONSERVATION June Fait 897-5306 interested, registration can be done with a charge card and a OUTINGS Don Mantel] 598-0115 telephone call to Hofstra. For more specific details, send a SASE PROGRAMS Yetta Sokol 433-6561 ASAP to me (17 Willow Rd., New Hyde Park, NY 11040). MOLINTAINEER (Editor) Ron Engasser 289-5375 TRAIL CONFERENCE Ed Slaughter 654-2197 PUBLICITY ASSISTANTS.. Vounteers hang ADK flyers about HOSPITALITY Arlene Scholer 354-0231 every two months at sites convenient to them. If you'd like to be a TRAIL MAINTAINANCE Herb Coles 897-5306 PUBLICITY Arlene Scholer 354-0231 volunteer with minimal time required, just call me (516 354-0231 NOTE: All phone numbers are 516 area code unless befare 9:30) and leave a message. Volunteers have come and otherwise noted. gone and I'd like to see about covering more zip codes. Ony three flyer are sent out, so nobody is overly burdened! NEWSLETTER REQUEST...I have every issue of our newsletter since I joined in the PEOPLE AND late 70's except for the January/ February '94 newsletter. I'd like to fill that slot and if anyone still has that issue and wouldn't mind PERSPECTIVES parting with it, please mail it to me: 17 Willow Road, New Hyde By Arlene Scholer Park, NY 11040. I'd appreciate it very much. THE NEW FITNESS..The editor of The Walking Magazine writes of ADK-LI PEOPLE..TOM WALL, the positive evolution of fitness in the December '94 issue: "What former member and treasurer, and used to be the goals of an exercise program stronger bodies, better- unLL die nvniy in wicyuii. r\ (jGau_.cnu functioning hearts and lungs - are now becoming the happy by­ reveals they're not hiking as much as products of a new goal: the quest for renewal and a peaceful they'd like but they attended an AMC moment in the eye of life's hurricane pace....Walking provides a camp in the Sawtooth Mtns. of Idaho refuge from the more hectic parts of our lives. But there's no reason last July when Tom reports he had no to think of taking refuge in the negative sense of escape or retreat; trouble with the altitude of 10,300' - a instead, it's an opportunity for recharging. It makes you stronger and high for him... better prepared to overcome the challenges, to accomplish all that LINDA, DAVE, and ANDREW EDWARDS are you want. Walkers don't seek retreat-we feel no need to return to now enjoying bluebirds at the feeders of their the days of shorter life-spans and outdoor plumbing.The walking new home in Virginia. They'll be packing up their gear for some winter weather at the movement isn't about nostalgia; it's about making the most of this Lapland weekend.... world. And that's the best definition for fitness there is:" Just replace VERA ALLEN is a dedicated runner the word 'walking' with hikng, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, who has won the Port Washington birding and we can all relate to theneed to travel at a slower pace Thanksgiving Run eight times in her for a day. I classify myself as a moderate-paced hiker; I bash my age group. She just came in first in the brains in 5 days a week at work so the chance to cruise and relax in Cow Harbor run. Three cheers, Vera, the woods or on the water also helps to recharge my soul while since I don't think I could run to the stretching a few muscles. Do yoursef a favor; leave the must-do corner mailbox,...I am not a paid press pressures behind you for a day. Register for an outing. Enjoy!! agent for WALTER CARSTENS and BLIND COURAGE...The book of this title recounts a blind hiker's EDITH MITCHELL but since we keep adventure of being an end-to-ender along the infamous Appalachian Trail in touch, I'm always happy to pass in the early 90's. If you'd like to read his story, leave a message (354 0231) along good news. They're currently in and l'11 add your name to the list. If the book is in my possession at the the Galapagos through the time of a meeting, 1*11 hand it over to you. Or, you can make Thanksgiving holiday; once home, arrangements to pick it up at my house. The story is a mix of his hiking Walter will prepare another challenges and his previous loss of time to alcohol and drugs before begaining a stable life through religion. stupendous slide program for Lapland Lake and Edith wil be preparing quilts FREE FOR THE ASKING...X-c skiing in the Lake Placid area on the for a prestigous Quilt National showing Jack Rabbit Trail is available on a map. Just send a SASE to me. CONSERVATION by JUNE FAIT By Ron Engasser

It's too early to tell how the results of the election As I sit before my computer contemplating what to write will affect conservation. Governor elect Pataki did for this article, my mind is completely blank. So I will will vote against funds for purchasing parts of Long take the time to wish all club members the Happiest of Island Pine Barrens while a Senator, but we do not Holidays and a Happy New Year filled with Many new know his feelings about Sterling Forest.The money is there in the Environmental Trust Fund. If anyone is exciting Adventures. I will fill the rest of my space with a nice interested in working with me on this and other outdoor scene. conservation issues please call me and I will keep you posted on what's happening. My number is (516) / would also like to thank my assistants who helped me 897-5306. throughout the year by typing. Hats off to- Pat Belikis and The DEC held hearings November 17th on Jill Werftllfyou would like to do some typing give me a call Conserving Open Space in NYS. The plan included at 289-5375 possible space for purchase or conservation -Happy Trails-. easements. Sterling Forest was in the plan as well as NOTE: The Newsletter is mailed Bulk Rate to save on parts of the Pine Barrens, Bear Pen and Vly in the postage fees, and as such is not returned if undeliverable. Call Catskills and Follensby Pond in the Adirondacks. I know Dave Fischer went to the hearing on L.I. Herb me or Joanne Malecki ASAP and request another copy Coles and I attended the one in and met Alan Chcvat, Larry Braun, & Cliff Lebowitz of the NY Chapter, & Johanna Baker from the Knickerbocker ADK. It is important that all of us express our desire for public ownership of critical land and it was good to see so many ADKers at these meetings.

LOOK FEB 10 - 13 Friday to Monday: Two spaces in the Campground Cabin on LOJ grounds. Heated, indoor plumbing. Possible climbs of Phelps, Colden, etc. depending on the weather. Full winter gear required. Call Herb Coles and June Fait. 516-897-5306.

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Help our club save money on our newsletter postage. The LI Chapter of the ADK is applying for nonprofit special third-class postal rates and needs a financial statement prepared by an independent auditor substantiating our nonprofit status. about Winter hiking. It's total immersion, the group is all there MEMBERSHIP REPORT for the same purpose and there is a great variety of people to exchange ideas with; all in a friendly warm atmosphere. Call us by Joanne P. Malecki at 897-5306 if you have questions. Herb Coles ADK-LI WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS!! Since our last report, we have the following new members to welcome. Please join us at our future meetings, introduce yourself, and let us know Appalachian Trail Update your interests and desires. Come early to socialize with other By June Fait outdoor enthusiasts... Herb and I have another 99 miles of the trail finished, having 28 New Members for Nov. & Dec 1994 hiked through Maryland and Northern Virginia early in Total membership is now 423 September. We spent seven days hiking from the Mason Dixon Ellen Barber Jeffery Bush Line to the northern boundary of Shenandoah National Park., Robert & Roche! le Becherer Fred Delaney & Family using a campground at Harpers as a base. Now we have Ed & Eamon De Peter Linda Dondero finished the Trail from South Arm Road in Maine to Shenandoah Susan & Stephen Dziurzynski Fox's Fitness Center National Park, just a few short miles from our halfway point. Jerry & Kathy Kirshman Ricki Palmer Chris Mallese & Family Glen Kaufman This section has a lot of rolling hills so the trail consists of Anne Ostling Robert Klein & Family short ups and downs with some flat sections between and a really Margret Rivera Ivy Ostrin flat three mile section between the Towpath bordering the Gerald Rojas & Family Tom Pedron Gary S. Rosenbaum Pat Sanders Potomic River. It is mostly hardwood forest with few evergreens, Bill Ryan Louise Schachter some abandoned farms and of course Harpers Ferry. William Somerville & Family Janine W Susan This section also has some of the best stands of Poison Ivy Laura & Reid Terwilliger Bob Waller Helen W. Visguass Dave Whitley & Family outside of . For most of the Trail lush vines with Ellen Welesh trunks the size of my wrist grew up the trees along the path. In some areas it made an abundant ground cover. There were many LOOK HERE! We are upgrading our mailing list and need varieties of mushrooms and fungi, some of them quite colorful. your ZIP + Four number. Call it in to Joanne Malecki at (516) There were enough lookouts over the valley that we didn't feel we 345-3943 leave message. Thank You!! were walking in a green and almost as many spiders as in Pennsylvania. There were several monuments to climb or admire. There seemed to have been an abundance of luxury shelters from the "hikers Hilton" which has a picnic pavilion, a large sundeck RMC Winter Mountaineering School with an adirondack chair, and a shower to Floyd's Wayside which has an outhouse with a Dutch door and an oak toilet seat. Decks Are you curious as to what to wear, or what equipment you Dome Shelter is a geodesic dome while the Sam Moore Shelter might need for a Winter hike with snow and cold weather has skylights and a picnic pavilion. conditions? An excellent start to answer your questions and concerns would be to enroll in the ADK-AMC Winter The area is rich in Civil War history. Troops marched through Mountaineering School. The latest issue of "Adirondac" has Ashly Gap before the Battle of Bull Run. The trail runs over more information, but if you can't find it, send a SASE with three South Mountain where a battle took place that was a prelude to (3) first class stamps to : the Battle of Antietam, which is also close by, and the town of, Harpers Ferry has been restored and is quite a tourist attraction. Winter School After we finish the trail we plan to return to spend some time at Box 775 D these historic sites as well as other points of interest along the West Newbury,Ma. 01985 trail _ . , Last February (1994) my wife June and I enrolled in the weekend section for beginners. We spent our indoor time at the High Peaks Base Camp in Upper Jay, N.Y. During the day we were at ADK Loj for snowshoe and hike familiarization in the area of Heart Lake and Mount Jo. The second day the group split into sections for hikes to Porter ,Cascade, Hurricane and Colden. Evenings, after a meal in the dining room, were spent in discussions and lectures with the instructors. A highlight of the program was a comparison between two instructors, Mr., Hi Tech and Mr. Low Tech (frugal, surplus and readily available). There were a total of 35 enrolled in the course with 7 instructors, all knowledgeable and ready to answer your questions. Students ranged from teens on up to whatever. Experience among the group ranged from just starting with rented equipment to some who had done winter trips and wanted more knowledge. Pix of ADK'ers Carol Mantell, Carol McHugh, Kathy June and I think that this is a great way to start learning 4 Mario & June Fait nead Mt. Blanc OUUNQ SCHBWLE

JAN 7 STONETOWN CIRCULAR - A moderately strenuous 10 miles over Wind, Beam. Bear and Beard Mtn. SAT Also includes Long Hill and nice views of the Wanaque Reservoir. Possible dinner at IL Palazzo Restaurant. Rain/snow date Jan. 8. Joint with NMOC.

LANNY WEXLER 7-lOPM 938-5721 %. ^ ^y^ \K_^UZ£J&£L__ Register bv Jan. 8.

3500 CATSKILL SNOWSHOE - Climb Bear Pen and Vly: prervious Catskill experience necessaryi. JAN 7 A snorwshoe experience not necessary (learn as you go). Crampons and ski pole necessary. Call EMS (747- SAT 7360) pronto to reserve a pair of rental snowshoes. ARLENE SCHOLER 354-0231 before 9:30PM Register by Jan. 5.

MYSTERY WINTER BACKPACK - Clues: within 100 miles of NYC, less than 3 miles to campsite, JAN 7-8 A leanto along famous hikiig trail. Full winter gear and good sense of direction necessary. JACK GEBEL SAT-SUN 2S0-2208 after 7:30PM Regisler by Jan 5.

SMITH'S POINT NATIONAL SEASHORE- Almost full moon walk at night on Fire Island. Enjoy the JAN 14 B sky, the stars the moon, the seashore at the best seashore at the best of the year. Guaranteed no crowds, no SAT green flies. CHUCK BROCK 928-4310. 8-IOPM Register by Jan. 13.

CATSKILL 3500 PEAK - Your choice. I will help any Catskill 3500 Club aspirants knock-off a peak or JAN 14 A two. moderale pace. Full winter gear required. SAT DON MANTELL 598-1015 before 9PM. Register by Jan. 12.

JAN 15 - Leisurly hike, or cross-country ski this close-by L.I. natural wonder. SUN C Register bv Jan. U. NANCY HODSON 692-5754. 8-10PM

RAMAPO TORNE - 10 moderately strenuous miles through a rarely visited SAT section of Harriman JAN 21 Park folluwing the 7 Hills, Kakiatt, and SBM trails. Fine views from Ramapo Torne. Celebrate Lanny's A- SAT comrpletion of the NHOC lOOO (bring presents). Will include visits to the Russian Bear. Grandparents Rocks. Vailey of Dry Bones and Kitchen Stairs. Short car shuttle Maybe necessarv. Rain/snow date Jan. 22. LANNY WEXLER, 938-5721, 7-10PM Register by Jan. 20.

JAN 21 CROSS-COUNTRY SKI - Leader's choice. RICH MOORE (914) 496-7667 before lOPM. SAT B-* Register by Jan. 21).

JAN 22 NASSAU-SUFFOLK GREENBELT- Don't let winter get you down. Hike 8 miles starting at Jericho SUN Turnpikeand back. Joint with NHOC. LIZ MANSKY 621-6704, 7-9PM. B JAN 22 C RANDALL RIDGE PRESERVE- A leisurely 2 mile L.I. loop. Children SUN especially invited. Joint SUN with Greenbelt Conference. JOANNE MALECKI 345-3943

BALSAM LAKE MT.- Snowshoe up this Catskill 3500 peak. Vertical rise-1100 ft. This gentle JAN 28 A- elevation akes this an excellent starter for those new to snowshoeing. Snowshoes can be rented from SAT EMS. 747-7360. CAROL MANTELL, 598-1015, before 10PM. Register by Jan. 27,

WILDWOOD WINTER WALK- A short 4 mile hike at L.I.'s . Excellent for JAN 28 C beginners who want to be out more during the winter season. We will spend half the time in the woods SAT and half on the beach visiting a salt water marsh. It can get cold so dress warmly. No cotton against your skin. Boots and wool socks will be required. Bring hatlunch. and beverage. Register by Jan. 25. Joint with Sierra Club. BOB McDERMOTT, 776-8379, before 10PM. PAGE 5 JAN 29 B MOHONK CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - Spend the day at one of N.Y.'s most beautiful areas. SUN KEN KING, 798-5276

3500 CATSKILL SNOWSHOE - Leader's choice of peak. Call to express desired peak. Full winter FEB 4 gear required. ARLENE SCHOLER, 354-0231, before 9:30PM. Register by Feb. 2, A SAT WESTKILL MT. CHALLENGE - This is a challenging bushwhack from Broad St. Hollow Road along FEB 4 A+ a seldom traveled route in the Catskill Preserve for experienced winter hikers. Steep 2400" vertical rise SAT for a distance of 6-7 miles. Full winter gear required. RICH EHLI. 735-7363 after 7PM. Register by Feb. 2.

FEB 5 B MINNEWASKA CROSS-COUNTRY SKI - Ski to Castle Point and Lake Awosting, jewels of the SUN Minnewaska area. Snowplowing ability essential. JEFF RITTER, (718) 347-4078 before 10PM. Register by Feb. 4

ROCKEFELLER STATE PARK, POCANTICO HILLS - After a brief hike on Croton Aqueduct north FEB 11 of Tarrytown, we'll proceed over the gently rolling hills which once were the private carriageway of the SAT B Rockefeller Family. After lunch on the shore of Swan Lake, we'll walk through the gentleman's farm area of Pocantico Hills before concluding with an optional dinner at a,Mexican restaurant. Bring snowshoes or cross-country skis if weather permits. 6.5 miles. CAROL McHUGH (718) 423-4083.

FEB 11 HARRIMAN PARK CROSS-COUNTRY SKI - 10 miles around Pine Meadow Lake. Explore arriman SAT B+ Park in a winter setting. ERNIE KRIESE, 821-7716, before 12PM. Register by Feb. 10,

FEB 12 HARRIMAN PARK - Leader's choice. Bring hot chocolate and valentines. SUN B GEORGE FORM, 483-0119, before 10PM. Register by Feb. 11

FEB 18-20 WINTER BACKPACK FOR BEGINNERS - Previous backpacking experience required. Write SAT-MON A DICK FURMAN, 160 W. Rogues Path, Huntington, NY 11743 for information.

WITTENBERG AND CORNELL - This is a demanding but rewarding snowshoe up two of the FEB 18 Catskills favorite 3500 peaks. Full winter gear required. SAT A RICH FRAM Work (718)482-4864, Home 783-6628 before 10PM

LONG ISLAND PINE TRAIL PRESERVE - Enjoy the solitude of the Pine Barrens on an easy 8-10 FEB 26 B mile hike from Ridge to Manorville. SUN CHUCK BROCK, 928-4310, between 8-10PM. Register by Feb. 25,

MT WASHINGTON (Massachusetts) STATE PARK CROSS COUTRY SKI- We will ski up to and along the Taconic ridhe on the Alander Mt., Ashley Brook and South Taconic Trails. This will be a FEB 25 demanding, fast paced ski over a considerable distance with a moderate vertical rise. Backcountry skis SAT required. JACK GEBEL 288-2208 before 10PM Register by Feb. 23

LONG ISLAND NATURE PRESERVE- Visit a bog and see a Kettlehole at this preserve FEB 26 near Riverhead. Leisurely 3 mile distance designed for kids and their parents. , SUN JOANNE MALECKI, 345-3943 Register by Feb. 25 ADVANCE NOTICE

MAR 4-5 Catskill Winter Weekend at the Valley View Inn. See article in this newsletter and there will be a mid- ABC SAT SUN February deadline. You must write for information and registration form.

White Mountain Presidentials Hut to Hut climbing Eisenhower, Pierce, Mon-Sat Madison, Adams, JULY Jackson, Monroe with possible climbs of Jefferson and Mt. Washington. Send check for $100. made 10-15 available to LI-ADK to Carol Mantell, 58 Van Nostrand PI., Amityville, NY. 11701-2508. Maximum MON-SAT group 8 people. Cost: $300. per person plus transportation. For information call 598-1015 before 10P.M.

PAGE 6 DON MANTELL is the outings coordinator for March/April Mountaineer. Contact DON at 598-1015 to register your outing for publication. Please send your trip reports to: PATRICIA BELEKIS 45 OAKLAND AVE. LYNBROOK, NY 11563 (516)593-1937 ANY QUESTIONS? Call PATRICIA at HOME NOTE: Make a photocopy of the TRIP REPORT Form on page 9 of the SEPT/OCT. edition. Use full names of members & first names of guests and remember you must have the waiver of indemnity signed to be included in the looking back column. LEADERS it's your responsibility to write the report.

OUTINGS GUIDELINES: REGISTRATION FOR ALL OUTINGS IS REQUIRED. Leader may refuse to take anyone not registered. Persons who do register are expected to show 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 & rain gear. Hiking trips require sturdy footwear. Consult with leader if in doubt as to trip requirements. CARPOOL LOCATION - Shopping center (street parking only) on northwest corner of Long Island Expressway Service Road and Little Neck Parkway (Exit 32). * CARPOOL RATES - Suggested minimums: Harriman $10, Shawangunks $15, Catskills $20, Adirondacks $45. Drivers set final rates. HIKE CLASSIFICATIONS CLASS (A) Strenuous: Over 10 miles, fast pace, steep climbs up & down all day. More than 35 miles on bicycle. CLASS (B) Moderate: Under 10 miles, moderate pace, some climbing, possibily going up & down hills all day (but not too steeply) or a long flat hike of 10 miles or more. 10 to 30 miles on bicycle. CLASS (C) Easy: Under 6 miles, usually on flat terrain at a leisurely pace. 10 miles or less on bicycle. Suitable for a beginner. +/- Indicates more difficult or slightly easier.

BACKPACKING FOR MERE PENNIES •Eastern Mountain Sports9

The chapter is offering a beginner's backpacking course for adults once again.The fee of $15 is donated by the instructor,Dick Furman, to a trail maintenance fund managed by ADK. The Thursday evening classes will be followed by a weekend in the Catskills. Time: 7:30-9:00. Place: the Birchwood Elementary School just west of our meeting site at St. Serious: Elizabeth's on Wolf Hill Road, Melville. Dates: If you're serious about the outdoors, there's only classes will be on March 23 & 30, April 6 & one place to get your gear and advice: EMS. Count 27, and May 4; camping weekend will on us for honest values on everything from tents, probably be May 20-21. Dick is looking for a packs, sleeping bags and camping accessories, to hiking boots and rugged, comfortable clothing. nrinimum enrollment often people. To register, Eastern Mountain Sports. Dependable outdoor make a check payable to Arlene Scholer and equipment, clothing and people since 1967 mail it to 17 Willow Road, New Hyde Park, 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! NY 11040 ASAP; registration deadline is March 17th, St. Patrick's Day. Questions? Call EMS Long Island, NY-Carle Place 174 (on Voice Road) Dick at 692 7356. Learn the techniques of (516) 747-7360 EMS NYC-20 West 61 st Street independent camping. Come to expand your (212) 397-4860 outdoor skills. EMS NYC-B'way and Houston (212) 505-9860 Eastern Mountain Sport? THEY ALL MADE IT BACK

Listed below are the names of LI-ADKers and friends who have participated in outings recently, based on the six Looking Back columns published in 1994. Unfortunately, the list is incomplete as many outings went unreported. (Leaders are reminded to make an extra effort to complete and mail your trip reports I) The number of outings attended appears next to the name; the number led, if any, is bracketed.

Ahrens, Sue 1 Grunthal, Alan 2 Okula, Bill 1 Aigner, Joan 1 Hahnefeld, Ed 1 Okula, Harry 1 Aigner, Steve 1 Halecky, Michelle 1 Olsewski, Lori 1 Akavia, Eden 2 Hanson, Charlie 4 (4) Orsten, Ivy 1 Applegate, Ed 1 Hanson, Nellie 4 Page, Guy 1 Arricvo, Angelo 1 Hapman, Ed 1 Page, Linda 1 Ayers, Kathy 2 (1) Harriman, Anne 2 Pehike, David 1 Baez, Eden 1 Hodson, Mike 1 Polichak, Jean 2 Baez, Gabriela 1 Hodson, Nancy 2 (1) Pollock, R. 1 Baughman, Karen 1 Jackson, Bernie 1 Pomerantz, Janet 3 (1) Belchick, Judi 2 Jackson, Jarrod 1 Punt, Barbara 1 Belikis, Pat 3 Judd, Bob 1 Regenbogen, Paul 1 Beradino, Angela 1 Judd, Peggy 1 Ritter, Jeff 2 (1) Beyer, Bruce 1 Karas, Susan 1 Rosa, Henry 1 Bone Hi, Pat 1 Katz, Harriet 2 Rosenthal, Rob 1 Bourne, Fred 1 Keane, John 1 Ross, Adam 1 Braun, Larry 3 (3) King, Ken 2 Sachs, Bob 1 Broadwell, Dave 1 Kip, Stephenie 1 Sackin, E. 1 Broadwell, Dennis 1 Kirshman, Jerry 1 Salberg, Joy 1 Brosnan, Ann 1 Kirshman, Kathi 1 Sanders, Jeanette 1 Bull, Rich 1 Koppelman, Fenna 3 (1) Scholer, Arlene 3 (1) Busso, Ada 4 (3) Kriese, Ernie 2 (1) Scholl, Al 1 (1) Carstens, Walter 1 Lambros, Jack 3 (1) Scofuri, Marilyn 1 Cherrien, Nancy 1 Lane, Melora 1 Scott, Alicia 1 Cherrien, Sarah 1 Lanzillotta, Paul 1 (1) Scott, Joe 1 Chevat, Alan 1 Lavery, Pauline 3 Shaw, Joan 1 Clarke, Marilyn 1 Lee, Paulenier 1 Shaw, Joel 1 Clark, Bob 1 Leon, Claudia 1 Sieger, Richard 1 Coles, Herb 2 (1) Lipton, Tama 1 Sneath, Dirk 1 Costello, Delia 1 Liszewski, B. 1 Snyder, Judy 3 DeBeauchamp, Cheryl 1 Lowy, Paul 1 S te f fens, Shauna 2 DeBeauchamp, Jane 1 Lubin, Shirley 1 Stier, Ken 1 Durand, Lexy 1 Mackie, Andrew 1 Stone, Inge 1 Edwards, Andrew 1 Maemone, Dick 2 (2) Tan, Connie 1 Edwards, Dave 1 Malecki, Joanne 5 (3) Terwilliger, Laura 1 Edwards, Linda 1 Mansky, Len 1 Terwilliger, Reid 1 Ehli, Carrie 1 Mansky, Liz 2 (1) Tether, Matthew 1 Ehli, Rich 3 (1) Mantell, Carol 5 (1) Treacy, Pat 2 (1) Ehrlich, Ed 2 Mantell, Don 6 (5) Triplay, Virginia 1 Ehrlich, Marcia 1 Mario, Kathy 4 VanDen Akker, Ingrid 1 Endres, Jack 2 Martin, Ron 1 Verhagg, Stan 1 Engasser, Ron 4 (2) Martin, Ron 2 Wagener, Rich 1 Ersenstadeter, Yoran 1 McCarthy, Phil 1 Wahrenburg, Les 2 Fait, June 1 (1) McDermott, Bob 3 (3) Weckesser, Bob 1 Farquatt, Carol 2 McGarvey, Dorothy 1 Weinstein, Nancy 1 Farquatt, Cecil 1 McGee, Sneakers 1 Wein, Diane 1 Farquatt, Imaculata 1 McGowan, Ann 1 Wetzler, Len 1 Farquatt, Rich 1 McGowan, Richard 1 Wexler, Lanny 3 (2) Fioriglio, Tom 4 McHugh, Carol 5 (2) Wiesenbloom, Jack 4 Fisher, George 1 McLoughlin, Lenore 2 Wiesenbloom, Joan 3 Form, George 3 Mitchell, Edith 1 Wojcik, Paul 1 Fram, Rich 3 Moore, Chris 1 Wojcik, Vicki 1 Furman, Dick 1 Moore, Rich 2 Wright, Celeste 1 Gebel, Jack 9 (2) More, Malcolm 1 Yesner, Harla 1 Gorell, Nadine 1 Mullins, Terry 1 Greenberg, Carol 1 Natussi, Ann 1

PAGE 8 OCTOBER 8th - A group of 15 seasoned & not-so- seasoned (Especially the leader Jack Gebel) hiked up to By Patricia Belikis Algonquin, Boundary and Iroqouis. The group included; Gerry Barsky, Judy Snyder, Rich Fram, Pat Sanders and JUNE 25 - FIRE ISLAND-Smith Point Trail. Joanne friend Brian, Jacqueline Enders, Tom Fioriglio, Carol Malecki (L) accompanied by guest families: Gail, Don, 5- Mantell, Pauline Lavery, Louise Schachter, Ada Busso, year old Hannah, 3-year old Dylan; Randy, Robin, Keri, Dale. The entire event was catered by the Kerievsky Tim, and furry friend. This was a beautiful, sunny, breezy brothers, Joshua and Dimitri, on top of Algonquin, seriously day hiking along the Trail and frolicking at the beach. Our these guys had enough food for all of us to spend a month, thanks to Ranger R.P. Barrett for this informative and and yes they did share. Returning from Iroquis and educational briefing in this National Wilderness area. Boundary the group split up.Gerry Barsky took Carol and JULY 2-5 - DAGGETT LAKE CAMP, ADIRONDACKS. Pauline back over Algonquin.the rest went by the way of Bob McDermott (L), Cliff Glass, Stephanie Kip, Ganesh Colden Dam and Avalanche Pass, very long hard day filled Gopal, Sara Basloe, Fenna Koppelman, Frances Krupka, with fantastic views, good conversation, witty humor and Robert Chusio, Eden Akavia, Matthew Jeckerbyrne, Paul tons of MUD. Lehrman, Maria Ortiz-Benjamin, Anne Gruber, Richard OCT. 9th - The long way to was Blander. On this trip we did two hikes. The first one was 10 tackled by a somewhat apprehensive group, apprehensive hilly miles, and the second one was only I mile. It was a because of the track record of the leader, Jack (wrong way) clear and sunny day when we hiked to Wilcox Lake and Gebel, However, Joanne Malecki, Jean Polichack, found loons still living there. Next day, we stayed at Jacqueline Enders, Pat Sanders, Paul Lanzillotta, Enid Daggett Lake for swimming, boating, and . Camp Sackin, Judy Snyder, Yolanda Gram and daughter Michelle meals were taken communally, with chili one night and all made it back safe and almost . The maps for this Stephanie Kipp's pasta Supreme the next. Also had a great trip and the blazes are really poor and at one time we supper out on night three in Lake George. actually gave up and accepted the fact that we are indeed SEPT.24-OCT.2 -WESTERN MAINE MTS. Lanny Wexler lost. It turned out that we were on the right trail after all, and (L), George Form, Frank Marshall, Arlette Bardot. Rain reached Mt.Van Hoevenberg without further incident, even showers didn't deter these intrepid hikers from scaling included some sightseeing at the Olympic Bobsled and Western Maine's 4000 footers. We encountered mud, Luge rides. blowdowns, rugged trails, fox, moose, and bears. Over the OCT. 22 - FAHNSTOCK STATE PARK. Bob McDermott course of one week, climbs of Baldpate, Elephant, (L), Jennifer Ian, Isabel Parklett, Tom Groarke, Susan Crockers, Snow, Spaulding, , Saddleback, and Schiff, Paul Schiff, Anne Platsky, Greg Dyck, David the Horn were accomplished. We covered 8-11 miles/day; Gaines, Harry Auerbach, Susan Egelko, Richard Elrauch, the temperature ranged from 30-50 degrees, and it even Glenn Simpson, Mary Johnson, Beverly Pincus, Laura snowed one day. The last day featured brilliant blue skies Buckley, Wendy Cohen, Brad Phillips, Roy Hilzinger, and and a 3-mile hike above the treeline over Saddleback Jane Bentsman. This hike covered 8 hilly miles on a sunny which gave us views of over I00 miles in all directions from and clear day. We climbed Candelwood Hill for beautiful Mt. Washington to Mt.Katahdin. George Form and Lanny autumn views of the park. It was lovely at lunch until a bee Wexler have now climbed I09 peaks of the "Northeast 111" got into a hiker's sandwich, which then got into her mouth, 4000 footers. These include two Catskill peaks, the which then stung her, which then resulted in an allergic Adirondack 46'ers, five 4000 footers in Vermont, 48 4000 reaction. We got her to town for successful hospital foot peaks in New Hampshire's White Mountains, and eight treatment. peaks in Maine. Only the Bigelows and three peaks in Baxter Park remain for George and Lanny to complete this ten year quest. OCT. 1 - JIMMY DOLON NOTCH AND TWIN MT.Carol Mantell (L), Paul and Susan Schiff, Lou and Marsha Portnoy, Eick Markowitz, Paula Groginsky, Danielle Knoll, Tom Fioriglio, and Chuck Brock. It rained the minute we stepped out of our cars at Prediger Road. Tom and Chuck were making a rainy hike to Jimmy Dolon Notch then on to Twin Mt. Six hikers arrived at the Notch, and 3 hikers (Danielle, Tom and Chuck) topped Twin Mt.We dined in Tannersville, then headed home. In spite of heavy rain, we enjoyed th day. OCT. 10 - BAXTER MT.; Joanne Malecki (L), Shelly Gottllieb, George Form, and Rich Maemone. This third annual Columbus Day tradition was a pleasurable ending to the LI Chapter's Lake Placid long weekend in the Adirondacks. It was a fun and sunny morning hike, with wonderful views; colorful foliage. Many laughs during an adventurous photography session and camera lessons. COLUMBUS DAY OUTING IN THE ADIRONDACKS: g MORE LOOKING BACK We enjoyed a hike under clear skies with an inch of snow underfoot. Having spotted a car, we were able just as we got back our cheer and ended our hike, we to enjoy a circular hike over . Larry and found out that one fellow hiker locked not only his Arlene, already 3500 Club members, helped identify gear and personal belongings of other hikers in his surrounding peaks at lunch to Andy Heiz, Helen truck, but his keys also. Several hours later when Visgauss, and Tom Fioriglio, who went home with replacement keys arrived from home, we found out 3500 Club tally sheets. they wouldn't work on the trunk because the cylinder was damaged from earlier attempts at opening it. HEADLINE Some folks had to go home without their stuff. Add to FOII THE MAIICH-AIMIIL. ISSI

;' MEETINGS i '^ \A\\ meetings will be held at the Parish Center, St. Elizabeth's Church, 175 Wolf Hill Rd.Melville i V at 8 PM. Park at rear and enter through the main doors. From Northern Parkway, Take the Wolf I'Hill Rd. exit and go west to St. E's parish center. From Rt. 110, one mile north of Northern i ^Parkway or one mile south of Jericho, is the Wolf Hill Road (aka Schwab Road). Turn on the east i' side of Rt. 110. Go east on Schwab/Wolf Hill Rd. passing 3 traffic lights to St. Elizabeth's. Come i yearly to socialize. i Programs i ty THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 1995: The tour of Mount Blanc: A slide show presentation of one of Europ's best mountain 'c ^hikes done by four L.I. ADK women. June Fait has slides of the whole trip from snow-covered mountain to flower-filled ! N!' valleys and will show them at this meeting. Don't miss this! i i i' THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9 1995: Bob DiBanedetto of Earth Save Long Island will give a talk on "How food choices '|\ tdramitically affect our Health & Environment". i 1

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