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t3==X7w«h Newsletter of the Adirondack Mountain Club Adirondack Mountain Club Long Island Chapter Long Island Chapter November & December 2002 2002-2003 Executive Committee President Directors' Report John DiGiacomo 631-724-8578 Martha McDermott & Carol McHugh Vice-President Richard Maemone 516-496-9127 September's Board of Directors meeting of the "Main Club" once again focused Treasurer BudKazdan 631-549-5015 on financial matters. Things are looking somewhat better this year than last, Secretary but we are still exploring ways to fund our club's missions and to reduce our debt Nancy Hodson 516-692-5754 load to where it is not a problem. As you may know, primary sources of raising Director money in a nonprofit organization are membership growth and fiind raising. Carol McHugh 718-423-4083 According to Jo Benton, our beloved and straight-talking Executive Director, Alternate Director our goal this year is " to continue to encourage all members to contribute John DiGiacomo 631-724-8578 additional dollars through "the fall appeals, beyond their membership dues, in order to meet our development goals for 2002 in supporting our programs and Alternate Director services. If each household (18,000) gave an additional $15 beyond their usual Carol Mantell 631-598-1015 donation, this could provide $270,000 that would ensure we achieve our 2002 budget as well as provide a solid foundation to sustain our programs and services Board of Directors in 2003. In the spirit of what ADK means to all of us, we can meet this Phil Bifulco 631 -669-2326 challenge." Micheline Kagan 516-671-3496 Yoshiko Takeshita 631-751-0301 As Directors representing the LI Chapter we are comfortable asking you to support this reasonable and productive gesture. You might want to dedicate your contribution to the areas that most interest you, such as Heart Lake or Committee Chairs JBL, or you might want to keep your donation general. In this very fair way Conservation each ADK household would contribute a small amount which would join with June Fait 516-897-5306 17,999 other small amounts to provide a large transfusion of funds which would Education really make a difference in putting ADK once again into a healthy financial Jerry Licht 516-797-5729 state. Hospitality Arlene Scholer 516-354-0231 Here is some food for thought: We need to realize that ADK is extended far Mountaineer beyond what dues alone can support. Is this ok? Is this what we as a club want? Ellen Kelly 516-873-1860 We are trying as a club to do what we really cannot afford. But our programs - Membership whether in conservation, education or recreation — are vital to the acheivement John White 631-654-2016 of the ADK goals we all believe in, no matter what our personal interests may Outings be in joining ADK. If we are to continue as a club to provide these programs Sheila Lipshie 516-349-7910 and pursue these goals we must think about how they are to be funded. It has Programs become very clear during these last three years on the Board that everyone Rich Ehli 631-971-5646 involved in the decision-making process is extremely reluctant to cut back on Publicity anything! On the face of it this seems unrealistic. If we can't pay for it, we Arlene Scholer 516-354-0231 shouldn't do it, some say. But others say, if we want it, we must find a way to Publicity Flyers pay for it! This is a different point of view, a pro-active one, and one which we Susin Packert 631-952-6357 as your Main Club Directors have only begun to perceive. Dues alone, again, do Trail Conference not begin to support the program we want to have! Wow! A revelation! And Judy Snyder 516-826-5261 we can not expect our Development department to raise all the support needed Trail Maintenance continued on page 3 Herb Coles 516-897-5306 Couldn H Do It Without You! -Micheline Kagan-
With Chapter elections in October, it seems Jean Baker -1 like a new club year is beginning. We come back from Diane Bamford - 5 the summer renewed to do more Fall, Winter and Gerry Barsky - 5 Spring hiking. (Or am I thinking like a teacher - Fall Phil Bifulco & Ann McMahon means new beginnings.) In any case, Fall seems as Gail Chiarella - 2 good a time as any to recognize and thank all those Herb Coles - 2 members who make this such an active and vibrant Linda Coste - 3 chapter. You are active club members because you Rich Ehli-3 participate in hikes, but so many of you give Ron Engasser - 2 geneerously of your time as volunteers to lead hikes, June Fait - 3 organize events and take care of the administrative Margaret Freifeld - 4 matters. Joan Gossner - 2 For keeping us up to date about hikes, we Allen Grunthal-2 thank Sheila Lipshie; for publishing a very informative Diane Grunthal - 2 newsletter, Ellen Kelly; for organizing interesting Carol Hurting - 2 programs for the meetings, Carol McHugh. Weekend Nancy Hodson - 3 events left us with great memories and for that we Micheline Kagan - 2 thank Joy Salberg for the Columbus Day Weekend; Jack Lambros -1 Vicki Wojcik for the Martin Luther King X-C Skiing Paul Lanzillotta - 4 Weekend; Winter Weekend in the Catskills and Jerry Licht - 2 Summer Hiking in the White Mountains of New Paul Lowy -1 Hampshire, Carol Mantell; for the Winter Snow Joanne Malecki -1 Goddess Weekend, Kathy Mario. Jerry Licht taught us Carol Mantell-9 a thing or two about orienteering and backpacking. Kathy Mario - 2 Herb Coles organized trail maintenance at the Bob McDermott - 2 Brothers Trail with the assistance of Arlene Scholer, Carol McHugh - 5 Sheila Lipshie, Carol McHugh, Martha McDermott, Rich Moore - 4 Paul Kelsch, June Fait, Judy Snyder, Michele Glen Nison - 2 DiGiacomo, Christine Gillen, Pat Tomaselli, Peggy Jim Purdy - 2 Greeley, Yoshiko Takeshita, Tom Farre, Tom Jeff Ritter-8 O'Brien, Tommy O'Grien, John DiGiacomo, Mike Joy Salberg -1 Bergman and Travis DiGiacomo. This was such a Arelen Scholer -14 large, enthusiastic group, that the work got done in no Mike Vetrano -1 • time short. Lanny Wexler -1 Jim Purdy took on a new role in trail Vicki Wojcik -1 maintenance in Schunemunk and got assistance from Caroly Lundgren -1 Rich Ehli, Sheila Lipshi, Bob Mackin, Herb Coles, Dick Furman - 3 June Fait, Rich Moore, Ron Marczyk and Rich John White -1 Niegocki. Trail maintenance takes a lot of dedication, Joseph Lanzillotta -1 but all of us appreciate the effort. Thanks guys! Denise Lanzillotta -1 Thanks to all the members who cared enough Stu Levy - 5 to be hike leaders and maybe encourage others to try out something new—like Yoga hikes led by Gail If I neglected to mention anyone, I apologize. Chiarella and Gerry Barsky. So many great hikes - so And I may have missed a hike or two. We couldn't do many to thank. it without you so thanks again for all you do. And of course we can always use new talent, so if you think you might want to share a favorite hike, or help clean up a trail, sign up. We need all the help we can get!
Page 2 Directors' Report (continued) from non-member individual and corporate donors. These donors are not the ones who really care whether this club survives and keeps on working, or whether our goals are achieved. It is up to each of us as members to decide whether we want to pay for the programs of ADK— in other words, whether we want them to exist. Dues give us membership. Contributions beyond dues really are necessary to provide programs. The club eventually will be whatever we choose it to be - anything from a small hiking club to a large and powerful force in achieving important goals. Either one is ok, perhaps, but they aren't the same thing!
As part of the development campaign, ADK has a new Chapter, the Greater Boston Chapter In contrast to most of the Chapters, this new one has mostly young members! This gives the club an opportunity to bring "new Blood" to our graying organization. Another new fund-producing innovation is the awarding of a $5.00 ADK coupon to anyone who refers a new member. You might also consider what a great holiday present membership would be for someone you know!
This past year, the club significantly trimmed its operations expenses and operations are clearly more efficient as a result. However, as efficient as we attempt to become, we must still deal with occasional bombshells! This year the club will have to find a new insurance carrier whose rates we can afford and who is willing to insure us. After 9/11, insurance rates have skyrocketed for organizations around the country as much as 400%. By the time you receive this newsletter the issue will have been resolved and you will have been notified. This is a very important issue, since failure to find a carrier would result in the club's having to shut down operations entirely until coverage is found!
We are pleased to report some concrete accomplishments this year. Plans for a power plant in the Ramapo Valley directly adjacent to Harriman Park have been defeated, due in part to our lobbying efforts, and the state will purchase that land and add it to the park. The Storm King State Park will partially reopen in October and fully reopen in March, also due in part to our efforts, and you will have access again to the trails in this beautiful park on the Hudson. You may remember that undetonated explosives from West Point were found on the grounds and the park was closed until they could all be located and removed.
CONSERVATION REPORT -June Fait-
This is going to be a brief but important column. Brief because I'm between vacations. Can someone out there help me? Brian Troy is working to pass his Bar Exam and then take a job in Buffalo.
Important because the issues discussed below will affect your backyard, well not actually. I have written before about the Underhill Property in Jericho. To preserve this natural treasure in Nassau County the state must do its part. The Town of Oyster Bay and Nassau County are on the band wagon. The clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act can provide the rest. But the governor and our elected representatives must act. A letter or a postcard from you can protect our drinking water and preserve a natural treasure. Act now. Nassau County doesn't have much open space left.
How many of you have heard about Long Island Transportation 2000? It is a 20-year $5 billion dollar plan to turn our parkways into expressways, removing trees and destroying historic bridges. It would remove the possibility of more linear trails such as the one along Wantagh Parkway.
Log onto www.LITP2000.com, then take pen in hand and write the Governor and your elected representatives.
Make a difference!
From the Editor
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Page 3 People and Perspectives covering the remaining miles by going out on 4-5 day backpacks and offering the trips to chapter members. - Arlene Scholer - Rich hopes to be to New Hampshire by the time you are reading this and finish next summer. Construction WORTH THE TRIP...Whether you have maps or of our Maine to George route benefited from the documents to preserve, read on. When I wanted to Depression when it became a public works project. laminate a 2' x 3' map, I learned that rolls of clear "Through hikers" finish the entire trail in one swoop contact paper are no longer an option and that most and a man who wanted to pay tribute to a friend who copy centers either don't have the equipment or charge had died in WW II first did it in '47. He used road maps too much. One chain wanted $24! Having worked in since trail maps hadn't arrived by his departure. He the Huntington area, I knew of Huntington Business carried an army surplus rucksack and the public didn't Products Center (339 Main Street; 631 427 5600; 1 believe his completion. It wasn't thought possible! 800 287 4272) that answered my prayers. I now have a When Rich spoke at a meeting about his adventures, he laminated map that was done for $4.50!! The also mentioned an international AT that will go from laminating machine has a 20 minutes warm-up so call Key West to the Gaspe Peninsula of eastern Quebec for ahead if you'd like and the machine's maximum width a distance of 4400 miles. is just under two feet. TAKING FLIGHT...CARRIE & RICH EHLI went to EMPOWERMENT HIKES WITH A NEW Italy and JUNE FAIT & HERB COLES enjoyed the TWIST!...If Catskill trails appeal to you, there'll be a warmth of Hawaii's sunshine... In January, new team of "Empowerment Plus" leaders offering KILIMANJARO'S summit will be the destination of outings. JERRY LICHT asked if I was serious about JOELLEN ELSENER, STEVE LANDER, YOSHIKO ending my 10-year empowerment series. I'll lead TAKESHITA, JUNE FAIT and HERB COLES. occasional Catskill trips but will no longer plan graduated hikes with greater elevation gain and longer POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING...A double- distances. JERRY will be joined by GAEL amputee who was a serious mountainclimber was CHIARELLA, GERRY BARSKY and JEFF HITTER recently killed by a falling, rock set in motion by all accomplished and talented hike leaders. These another hiker. He had been attempting Mt. Rainier and superb hikers have years of experience to offer you still had Everest set for next year. He had once simply new options for reaching familiar summits. stated that "Life without dreams is like a bird with a broken wing. We all need to soar." SEAL WALKS AT MONTAUK... Starting in December, Saturday walks to see seals at low tide will again be offered for the winter months. Call the Montauk Point State Park office (631 668 3781) or the Environmental Education Center (631 581 1072) to verify an outing and the time. Walks coincide with low tide when the seals will sun themselves on the rocks. Fees: parking is $5; adults are $5 and children are $3.
FYI...Member KEN STIER sent me an article about the dangers of overhydrating to the extent that the body's sodium levels are washed out. Runners in the NYC marathon will receive a brochure about this Before you go out problem that can occur with all endurance athletes who are out there for more than 4 hours. To balance there, come in here. yourself, one quart per hour is a safe guideline. Also If you love the great outdoors, there's only one include a sports drink that has sodium or eat salty foods place to get your gear and advice: EMS. We carry a wide selection of outdoor gear and clothing before or during the time you're active to offset this for everyone from the day hikder to the technical problem. climber, all priced to be an honest value and backed by our famous EMS 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Eastern Mountain Sports' I Eastern Mountain Sports: Dependable outdoor APPALACHIAN TRAIL MILES SHRINKING... equipment, clothing and people since 1967. Hiking the AT's thousands of miles takes mental stamina as well as physical stamina. RICH EHLI had Toll-free Customer Service (888) 463-6367 covered the AT in '01 from Georgia to the Delaware Carle Place Parkway Plaza S. Ctr. (516) 747-7360 Water Gap area when illness forced him to set aside his Lake Grove Smith Haven Mall (516) 724-1933 goal of getting to Maine at that time. He's bee" Manhattan 20 West 61st Street (212) 397-4860 Manhattan 611 Broadway & Houston (212) 505-9860 Page 4 www.emsonline.com LI-ADK OUTING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2002 fly Hike Leaders: Don't forget the Release of Liability! Send it to Sheila Lipshie, 74 Richfield St., Plainview, NY 11803. Send "Looking Back" to Sheila or directly to Laura Terwilliger, 44 No. Howell's Pt. Rd., Bellport, NY 11713, [email protected]
WINTER ALERT: Catskill Winter Enthusiasts: Look ahead in the schedule for hikes that require "full winter "W gear". Come to Nov/Dec meetings to learn more about winter essentials. Crampons are needed for boots and must \ be purchased. Approx. cost for Grivel crampons: $100. Snowshoes can be rented or purchased and prices vary j greatly. Number of available snowshoes for rent is limited; place rental reservation early. Usual contacts: Eastern Mountain Sports for crampons and the rental or purchase of snowshoes or Campmor for purchase of crampons and snowshoes. See EMS Ad in this issue. Campmor: Saddle River, Route 17, New Jersey; customer service/product information: 1-800-525-4784; orders only: 1-800-226-7667.
B+ October 26 Saturday. Catskill Empowerment Hike #2 for a 3500 Peak: West Kill with 1780' elevation gain and 6.2 miles round trip at a moderate pace. Building on the September hike, the elevation gain should be reasonable. Register by Thursday, October 24. Leader Arlene Scholer, 516-354-0231 before 9 pm.
B+ October 26 Saturday. Schunemunk Mountain. 8-10 miles at a moderate pace with great views of fall foliage. Call to register by Thursday, October 24. Leader Jeff Ritter, 718-279-3431 before 10 pm.
B October 27 Sunday. Harriman hike. Elk Pen Loop. Will hike Lemon Squeezer, too. About 6-7 miles. Leader Carol Mantell, 845-265-2598 or 646-263-8702 cell (before 9 pm).
B November 2 Saturday. Ellenville Ice Cave Hike. We'll hike Ellenville Badlands and explore an ice cave or two. A flashlight and long pants required. Reg. by Thurs. Oct. 31st. Call Jerry Glick 516-797-5729 before 9:00 pm.
A November 2 Saturday. Catskill hike. Panther Mountain from Fox Hollow Road. This is a longer trail to the peak but little used. Figure 9 miles round trip. Most of the leaves should be down so we will have some views. Be ready for winter conditions or at least cold weather. Optional dinner afterwards. Reg. before Friday, November 1. Leader Phil Bifulco, 631-669-2326 between 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm. /& ! ± o — ( L
C November 3 Sunday. Connetquot State Park. Easy hike along the river. 5 miles +, depending on preferences of the group, flat, scenic. Plenty of wildlife. Bring binoculars, water, lunch. Meet in the park parking lot at 10 am. Parking fee. Rain cancels. Limit 15 hikers. Register by Friday, November 1. Leader Jean Baker, 631-751-6563 before 9:30 pm, or email [email protected]. Hike is tentative; be sure to confirm with leader.
B November 9 Saturday. Catskill hike. Hike the Escarpment Trail from North Lake. Leader Carol Mantell, 845- 265-2598 or 646-263-8702 cell (before 9 pm).
B November 9 Saturday. Memorial Hike- Dedicated to the fond memory of Jack Gebel, our former Chapter President, this hike duplicates the last one he led: from Veteran's Memorial Highway/Bohemia, south through Connetquot River State Park and Heckscher State Park, ending at the beach/Great South Bay. 10 miles. Contact co-leaders: Jack Lambros, 631-242-5654 or Joanne Malecki, 631-581-6463 or [email protected].
C November 11 Monday. Veterans Day option on Long Island. Caumsett State Park in Lloyd Harbor offers an easy-going 4-5 mile route. Even suitable for children on a school holiday. Woodland walk to LI Sound + walk on the beach and return via live birds of prey: owls, eagles and hawks. Rain cancels. Register by dinnertime on Sunday, November 10. * -ader Arlene Scholer, 516-354-0231 before 9 pm.
November 14 Thursday FUN - Meeting at St. Elizabeth's. See last page for details.
A November 16 Saturday. Catskills By Request. Moderate pace climbing one or more summits. Suggestions welcome. Register by Thursday, November 14. Leader Jeff Ritter, 718-279-3431 before 10 pm.
B+ November 16 Saturday. Catskill Empowerment Hike #3 for a 3500 peak: Twin with 1640' elevation gain and 7.2 miles round-trip. Enjoy this scenic trail with a chance to sit on stone chairs large enough for Paul Bunyon. Register by Thursday, November 14 at the ADK meeting. Leader Arlene Scholer, 516-354-0231 before 9 pm.
Page 5 LI-ADK OUTING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2002 (continued)
C November 17 Sunday. We will be walking a 5 mile section of the Suffolk Greenbelt from Smithtown to Sunken Meadow. There will be views along the way of the Nissequoque estuary, LI sound and, from the hills above, the opposite shore. As we approach Sunken Meadow State Park we will turn on a GPS to search for a treasure hidden near the trail. This is called "Geocaching", a modern day treasure hunt. Expect to walk at a moderate pace (1.5 mph) and some 100-200' hill climbs. This will be good introduction to hiking for beginners. Group size limited to 8. Contact Rich Ehli for more details at [email protected] or 631-979-5646. Call no later than evening of Friday, November 15.
December 1 Sunday. Manhattan Walk. Penn Station to the Village, Chinatown, Brooklyn Bridge, Ground Zero, Battery Park Village, South Street Seaport and Little Italy for brunch. Leader Ron Engasser, 631-289-5375 or [email protected].
A December 7 Saturday. Empowerment plus hike. Southwest Hunter by the Devils Path possibly to include Hunter. Reg. by Thurs. Dec. 5. Call Jerry Licht 516-797-5729 before 9:00 pm.
B+ December 7, Saturday. LI Empowerment Hike #4. The hunting season puts the Catskills off limits. Distance of 14 miles will make up for zero elevation gain when walking from Smith Point Park to Moriches Inlet and back on Fire Island. No go in rain. Reg. by Thursday, December 5. Leader Arlene Scholer, 516-354-0231 before 9 pm.
B December 7 Saturday. Ramapo-Dunderburg circular. 8-10 miles in Harriman Park including section of the R-D Trail. Register by Thursday, December 5. Leader Jeff Ritter, 718-279-3431 before 10 pm.
December 12 Thursday - FUN - Meeting at St. Elizabeth's. See last page for details.
December 20-22 Friday-Sunday. Snowshoe Goddess Weekend! All Gods and Goddesses: See page M for details.
A December 28 Saturday. Catskills 3500 peaks Sherrill and North Dome. Moderately paced 8 mile bushwhack from Route 42 to Timber Lake Camp or Mink Hollow/Spruceton Road. Shuttle required. In addition to map and compass, participants must be prepared with full winter gear: snowshoes, crampons, headlamp, extra food, extra layer of clothing, plenty of water. Not for beginners. Poor driving conditions or heavy precipitation cancel. To register or for more details contact leader, Margaret Freifeld, 914-666-0710 (evenings please).
B January 1 Wednesday. Annual New Years Day hike in the Hudson Highlands. Maybe six miles. If we have snow then snowshoes are a must! Bring a light lunch. We will go for a yummy dinner after the hike. Register before Tuesday, December 31. Leader Phil Bifulco, 631-669-2326 between 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm.
REGISTRATION FOR ALL OUTINGS IS REQUIRED Leader may refuse to take anyone not registered or prepared. Reg. participants are expected to show up or call the leader to cancel. GROUND RULES Minors (younger than 18 years) must have the signed permission of parent or guardian. All participants are responsible for their own safety and comfort. Food, snacks, water and extra clothing/raingear must be carried by the participant. Check with hike leader to learn of any special requirements for the hike. Hiking boots are recommended for all ADK outings. CARPOOL RATES Suggested minimums: Harriman $10, Shawagunks $15, Catskills $20, Adirondacks $45. Drivers set the final rate.
HIKE CLASSIFICATIONS A: Strenuous, long distances over rugged terrain with lots of climbing or more than 35 miles on bike. B: Moderate, shorter distances with less climbing or 10-30 miles on bike. C: Easy, short distance over flat terrain at a leisurely pace or 10 miles or less on bike. Suitable for beginners.
Hike Classifications are subjective. If you are uncertain if you are up to the hike, consult the leader.
Page 6 PLAN AHEAD
C+ January 4 Saturday. Hudson Valley: Rockefeller State Park, Tarrytown + adjacent Rockwood Hall. Hike (X-c ski if snow is present. Must have x-c experience & own gear.) Reg. by Thursday, January 2. Leader Arlene Scholer, 516-354-0231 before 9 pm.
C January 5 Sunday. Montauk Birding for Winter Waterfowl and Migrants. Perhaps seals will appear. Meet at the east end of the 110 Park & Ride by 7:30. Access for Park & Ride from westbound service road between Pinelawn Road and Rt. 110. Dress warmly for a possibly cold and windy day. Bring lunch and binocs/bird book if available. No go with poor road conditions. Leader: Richard Furman. Register by Friday, Jan. 3 before 9 pm: 631 692 7356.
B+ January 11 Saturday. Final Catskill Empowerment Hike/Beginner Snowshoe on Windham High Peak. Approx. 6 miles with 1500' elevation gain. Full winter gear means crampons + snowshoes. Register by Thursday, January 9. Leader Arlene Scholer, 516-354-0231 before 9 pm.
January 17-20, 2003 Friday-Monday. Martin Luther King X-C Ski Weekend at Garnet Hill Lodge. See ad on page I j .
March 14-16, 2003 Friday-Sunday. Winter Weekend in the Catskills at the Full Moon. Call Full Moon at 845-254-5117 before December 15 to make your lodging reservation and call Carol Mantell, 845-265-2598 before 9 pm, to get detailed information.
HUNTING SEASON
The Trail Conference has published the following information about New York State hunting season. Please be sure to take this into consideration when planning hikes during this period.
Firearms: November 18 - December 10 Archery: October 15 - November 17; December 11-15 Muzzleloader: December 11-15
These dates are inclusive.
Hunting is not allowed in Bear Mountain-Harriman State Park. However, it is allowed in the Catskills and parts of Storm King, Minnewaska, and Sterling Forest State Parks. Call 845-786-2701 for more details about hunting in these parks.
Black Rock Forest closes to all hikers from November 18 to December 10 inclusive.
For more info about NY hunting schedules, including Long Island, contact DEC at 518-457-3521 or www.dec.state.ny.us.
For info about Westchester hunting schedules, call Trail Conference at 201-512-9348. For info about New Jersey hunting schedules, call 609-292-2965 or check www.njfishandwildlife.com.
6th Annual Harvest Moon Madness
The Adirondack Mountain Club is planning the 6th annual Harvest Moon Madness silent auction.
What: Harvest Moon Madness Silent Auction When: Saturday, November 9, 2002, 6:30 to 11 P.M. Where: Gideon Putnam, Saratoga Springs, NY
Guests will enjoy a scrumptious Harvest Buffet and have the opportunity to bid on fabulous items including, Bed and Breakfast stays, Adirondack arts and cra^ specialty items, outdoor equipment, dinner gift certificates, adventure certificates and Adirondack furniture. In addition to tht ilent auction, we have incorporated a live auction, which will add to the festivities fun and excitement. A professional <• tioneer will present this portion of the program. Tickets for this event are $25.00 per person, and there will be a cash bar. All oroceeds will help to support ADK's programs in Conservation and Advocacy, Education, and Recreation. For more information or to place your reservations, please contact Lorraine DiSimone at 800-395-8080, ext. 30.
ADK will also be announcing the winner of the 2002 Canoe and Kayak raffles at the Harvest Moon Madness Auction. These raffles help to raise necessary program funds. Last year we raised $10,000!
Member Services Coordinator, Adirondack Mountain Club, 814 Goggins Rd. Lake George, NY 12845, 518-668-4447, ext. 30 To renew your membership or join by phone, call: 800-395-8080
Page 7 Peconic River Canoe Trip - July 27th Leader: Nancy Hodson
Left to right: Charlie Reddick, Joanne Esposito, Mary Ann Rottman, Dennis and Susan Strieker, Tom and Barbara Reilly and Bill Sanders (Nancy's behind the camera!!)
On one of the few cool days of the summer, the group assembled at the Peconic Paddler in Riverhead, who transported us to Edwards Ave, short of the planned beginning because of low water levels. We paddled back to a dam that was tricky to negotiate, then reversed our direction and paddled east. In all we had to carry the canoes 4 times over about 7 miles through culverts, down stairs and across roads. The river was at times narrow and winding and at other times open water with numerous fishermen. We avoided the bold swans and enjoyed the varying scenery. At the end of Peconic Lake, we had lunch, took a group picture, and later had watermelon brought by Mary Ann. The leisurely trip was enjoyed by all.
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You can offer to post 3 publicity flyers a mere three times a year. To volunteer, simply contact Arlene Scholer (516 354 0231; [email protected]). Posting flyers in libraries, gyms, laundromats, railroad stations, supermarkets and sites with public exposure allows ADK-LI to tell the public of all that we offer. Ecstacy is hearing from volunteers.
Page 8 LOOKING BACK Club. Our first stop was at a fire clearing where we spotted an osprey in its nest. Next was the trout -Laura Terwilliger- hatchery which has been there since the late 1890's. It supplies the river and other LI state parks with brook, Please send your LIABILITY FORMS/HIKE brown and rainbow trout. While there we spotted REPORTS to Sheila Lipshie, 74 Richfield St, Plainview, heron, osprey and egrets having an all-you-can-eat NY 11803. TRIP REPORTS may be emailed to food fest. Continuing our walk, we paused briefly at Laura.: [email protected] (or mail to 44 No. bridges and ponds to catch the breezes and to enjoy the Howell's Pt. Rd. BellportNY 11713). sight of wild iris and water lilies and more birds. As the weather was wilting us a bit, we ended early having April 6, Trail Maintenance. Jim Purdy led walked about 4 miles and leaving more for another a trail maintenance trip to Schunemunk Mt. time. Our end of hike treat was catching sight of a fast Accompanying him was Herb Coles, June Fait, moving wild turkey almost hidden in the tall grass Sheila Lipski, Bob Mackin, Rich Ehli, Ron except for his head and bright red waddle. This was a Marczyk and Rich Moore. We were joined later pleasant way to spend a sultry summer Sunday morning. (unplanned) by Rich Niegocki. The section was in good July 13, Shelter Island Bike/Hike. Joan shape and needed only some minor clipping, a few Gossner led MaryAnne Rottmann, Susan blazes refreshed and the set of stone stairs we built last Strieker, Neerja Baijal, and Cathy Cahill on this Fall needed some work. sunny, warm day. We took our bikes on the ferry from May 3-5, Chicago Walk. Ron Engasser (L), Greenport to Shelter Island, cycled 10 hilly miles Bruce Beyer & Elva Euler traveled on Amtrak from around the island stopping at the Nature Conservancy's Penn Station to Chicago. Great scenery up the Hudson Mashomack Preserve. We hiked 3 miles and then rode with dinner aboard the train at Albany. We walked to another 11 hilly miles (including Ram Island) back to the Hancock Building and had lunch on the 92nd floor the ferry. During the trip we saw several Osprey nests at the Signature Room. We hiked to the Chicago river up close. and took the boat trip to see the city from Lake July 26-31, Johns Brook Lodge. June Fait Michigan and did a tour of the Navy Pier with a Stained (L), Herb Coles (Co-L), Ed Ehrlich, Tom Fair, Glass exhibit on Prom night with hundreds of students Christine Gillen, Sheila Lipshie, Judy Snyder, in gowns and tuxedos. The trip back was late with one and Yoshiko Takeshita all assembled in time for unruly passenger being ejected at Fostoria Ohio at the dinner on Friday night. Saturday all of us did the request of our group, in "handcuffs"! Otherwise, it was a traverse over Gothics, Armstrong and Upper Wolfjaw. fantastic trip to see half of America. Sunday Tom, Christine, and Judy, bitten by the June 22, Audubon Sanctuary: Carol peakbagging bug, forged on to do Saddleback and Basin. McHugh, Adele Sherwood, Lenny Wetzlar, Ellen Rain and wind forced them to retrace their steps after Kelly, Yoshiko Takeshita, and Arlene Scholer (L) summiting Basin. June. Herb, Ed, Sheila, and Yoshiko shared a breezy day SE of Albany at an Audubon tried for Marcy but were turned back because of the sanctuary. The sanctuary offers rolling hills, woodlands same rain and high winds. The next day was more and wetlands which will be ideal for fall colors as well as relaxed as June, Herb, Sheila, Judy and Yoshiko climbed snowshoeing and x-c skiing in the winter. The easy Lower Wolfjaw while Ed made a run into town to bring going trails made no demands on us on an early summer back much appreciated provisions. Tom and Christine day so it was a relaxing outing for all. relaxed. Our final day of hiking saw Yoshiko finally June 22, Peconic hike/kayak. Linda Coste summiting Marcy, while others attempted Haystack or led the first ever hiyak in the ADK. Linda, Ken, bagged Lower Wolfjaw. As we walked out the next day Walter, Elaine, Bill, Ori, Goody, and Lori, traveled we agreed a good time was had by all. 4 mi. up the Peconic River into the Peconic Bay by August 31, Central Park: So close to home kayak on a beautiful sunny day. We visited a bird and yet so rewarding! Carol McHugh was our estuary and were delighted by egrets, hawks, swans, and informative guide to the nooks and crannies of Central the rare sighting of a r"er otter. We traveled 10 Park's history and all that visitors enjoy today. Carol minutes to the sight of n.w Blue Trail in the Sarnoff Hageman, Margaret Foster, Jean Baker, Yoshiko Preserve. It was hot and amy but dense with foliage, Takeshita and Arlene Scholer learned how the area green and alive. A great day was had by all, and a new was transformed from an encampment for homeless sport was born: hiyaking! immigrants in the 1800's to the beautifully landscaped June 23, Connetquot State Park Preserve. park that is a prominent destination for tourists as well On a hot, humid Sunday three compatible companions, as residents of the metropolitan area. With detailed Yoshiko Takeshita, William Sanders and Jean maps of the park, we covered the landmarks, pathways Baker (L) walked along a level, shaded, soft, pine and waterways from 59th St. to 96th St. and back. needle covered trail which follows the Connetquot Steve Lander, ADK's geologist, will offer a return trip River. The park used to be the Southside Sportsmen's to share his knowledge of the park's natural beauty.
Page 9 Looking Back (continued) In their place lies the Ashokan Reservoir, "a luminous basin seen from many Catskill summits. The Don't miss his offering in the Nov/Dec schedule! drought this spring revealed old foundations as the Sept. 14, Catskills, Indian Head Mt. On a water level receded. circular route over Indian Head Mountain, we were But this summer, NYC will finally probably enjoying lunch on the rock outcropping that commemorate the submerged towns and the sacrifices creates the forehead. The head's profile is a horizontal the valley residents made to quench the city's thirst. one that is visible from about mileage marker 86 on the At the turn of the century, many residents felt thruway. Lou Viscontie, Bill Sanders, Eric unfairly compensated for their houses. It wasn't just Jaklitsch, Claire Weinberg, Gael Chiarella, their homes that had to be cleared from the land, but all Gerry Barsky, Yoshiko Takeshita, Lila Richter & the cornerstones of their society: churches, schools, Earl Albright, Pauline Lavery, Jim Sabiston and shops, railroad stations and sawmills. One particularly Arlene Scholer (L) were joined by two new hikers, unsettling gesture from the city was its offer to pay Pat Tauber and Georgia Dakis, who had their first residents $15 to dig up the grave of a family member or taste of Catskill trails. At lunch we were joined by friend and move the body. Susin Packert and Phil Bifulco who included Twin Soon the city will acknowledge the pain caused when Mountain in their plans. Catskill empowerment hikes the Esopus Creek was dammed in 1913, creating a 13- were started as a safe way to introduce hikers to more square-mile reservoir. Thousand of workers removed challenging options. With this large but cooperative every bush and tree from what would be the reservoir and considerate group, we had sub-groups of hikers that floor. Four hamlets were wiped out, while eight others could move at their own speeds, while keeping in voice moved, their buildings dragged by horses and oxen to contact along the trail and sharing time at water higher land. breaks, the col, and lunch. Although safety is always a The NYC DEC will erect a commemorative priority, having a relaxing day is also vital when hikers outdoor exhibition in Olive in July that traces the are introduced to new demands of elevation gain. Will development of the reservoir, the second largest in the we share another day? Definitely since we also discussed city's system, whose 40 miles of shoreline encompass some of the aspects of winter hiking. Hopefully 123 billion gallons of water. Mother Nature will give us a snowy winter! From the dividing weir that separates the east Black Rock Forest, Participants: Rich and west basins of the reservoir, one can still see rows Moore(L), Elaine Moore, YoshikoTakeshita and of stone walls snaking up distant banks."...The owners Steve Lander. Under cloudy skies with occasional of Winchell's Pizza and Bar-B-Q on Rt. 28 at the turn- light rain showers we managed to get in about a 6 mile off for the Ashokan have turned their restaurant "into hike. Points of interest along the way were, Mt. a memorial to the communities, with historic Misery, a lunch and view from Black Rock Mtn. Also photographs on the walls and a brief history on the Sutherland and Tamarack Ponds (from here you could back of the menu." The owner of Winchell's says that see and hear the fire tower being reconditioned). the hostility toward NYC springs from the reservoir's Under clear blue skies Rich Moore(L) and Ron construction. "When you run into an old-timer or a & Kathy Marcyzk started out on the state line trail local, it's kind of bred into them to hate city people," on the west shore of Greenwood Lake. After a short he said. "In the summertime, when it's crowded and but steep hike we arrived on the ridge top and enjoyed city people drive fast, they exaggerate it. It's all from fabulous views of Greenwood Lake and the Jersey that." Highlands. After an interesting but rather warm hike But local residents quickly grew fond of the along the Bearfort Ridge we enjoyed a cool refreshing Ashokan. It provided ice blocks in the winter and fish swim in Suprise Lake. in the spring. In summer, people spread themselves out on lawns by the shore to cool off. As development spread across much of the Hudson Valley, the presence of the reservoir has "Watery Graves" Was No Figure of Speech ensured that the area retains an aura of wilderness . A (NY Times, May 14,2002) local resident said that there are mixed emotions between the wilderness and the city's intrusion "into -Arlene Scholer- what upstaters consider to be their business." If you haven't seen the awesome mountain "It is the Catskills' own Atlantis: a dozen scenery around the Ashokan's west basin, just go south bucolic hamlets swallowed up almost a century ago in for a mile from the turn by Winchell's on Rt. 28 in NYC's desperate desire for water. Hundreds of houses Olivebridge. You can park on the left and south side to were dismantled or burned, 2000 people were forced out take in the magnificent view. and an even greater number of graves were disinterred so the land could be flooded.
Page 10 7th Annual Snowshoe
Goddess Weekend
Date: December 20-22, Friday-Sunday.
Place: Alpine Inn in scenic downtown Oliveria 845-254-5026 (www.thealpineinn.com)
The full moon is the 18th, so if all goes well, we will have beautiful moonlight in which to do Slide/Cornell/Whitenberg on Saturday, Dec 21, the first day of winter! Price of the event is $149 and includes lodging Fri and Sat nights, breakfast Sat and Sun, gala dinner event with awards ceremony on Saturday night, and trail lunch for Sat (Sat only, no trail lunch Sunday). As always, there will be a variety of snowshoe offerings. And this year maybe there will even be snow! Book now! Several rooms have already been taken. Questions? Call Goddess #1, Kathy Mario, at 845 586-3016 or 518 426-7048
Seasonal Outings 2003 Calendar Martin Luther King Cross-Country Ski Weekend January 17-20,2003
The Extended Outings Committee sponsors four seasonal Garnet Hill Lodge, North River, NY outings each year. These outings provide an opportunity for members from all chapters and members at large to enjoy fellowship, hiking, skiing and paddling together. The 2003 Join us for another great weekend of skiing, calendar will include the following: snowshoeing and winter fun in the southern Adirondacks at one of the best cross-country ski centers in the northeast. Winter Tughill Outing: Jan 24-26,2003, Mary Coffin and Jim Wade, Chairs (Onondaga), registration-Cindy Chayka, 117 $135.00 Byrne Place, Syracuse, N.Y. 13205 (315-492-4202) Price does not include trail fees. Spring Outing: June 20-22, 2003, Hudson Valley Area, Bill Ski and snowshoe rentals available. Beehler Chair (Mid-Hudson), Registration-Ralph Pollard, 17 Horizon Hill Dr., Poughkeepsie, NY., 12603, (845-462-3389) Complete registration form below
Page 11 BREAKING NEWS! The ADK Plaque has been found. After a search of 5 years using the clues provided by Rich Moore, TOM FARRE, of our LI Chapter, found the plaque at Acra Point. Details will follow in the January-February issue.
To join the LI-ADK or make an address change, please call ADK Headquarters, 1-800-395-8080 or request an application by mail from: ADK, 814 Goggins Road, Lake George, NY 12845-4117. If you have any questions on membership, please call John White at 516-654-2016.
The deadline for the January & February 2003 issue is November 30 th
Meeting site: St. Elizabeth's Church, 175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville at 8:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month (except for July, August and October). Directions from Northern State Parkway: Exit 41 (Wolf Hill Road). From the west make a left, from the east make a right onto Wolf Hill Road; go straight, passing through the 5-corner intersection. Immediately after St. Anthony's make a right into the driveway of St. Elizabeth's. Park in rear lot and enter at lighted doors. Directions from Route 110: at the intersection of Route 110 & Schwab Road (aka) Wolf Hill Road, which is one mile north of Northern State and % mile south of Jericho Turnpike (Rite Aid on west side of 110) go east; after three sets of lights St. Elizabeth's will be on the left; take second driveway to rear of building. Come early at 7:45 p.m. to socialize and network.
November 14th - Don't miss this one! Noted writer, lecturer and environmental activist, Richard Whitehead, will give an A/V presentation on the off-road vehicle destruction on public and private land. Alarm over the massive loss of earth's variety of plants, creatures and ecosystems, and over pollution's dangers to public health, compelled Mr. Whitehead to devote his life to fighting for environmental protection. He has been widely recognized for his work in this field and in 1998 he was the recipient of the Sierra Club Award for Environmental Activism. He comes well recommended as an excellent presenter.
December 12th - Attention all fashionistas! Do you know how to dress and gear up for winter hiking and camping? Properly dressed and equipped, you can enjoy hiking and camping in the winter as comfortably and safely as in the other three seasons. It's true! Experienced winter hikers and campers will show what you need for that first winter hike or camping trip and how you may be able to outfit yourself less expensively than you thought. Afterward there will be time to ask questions one-on-one and to socialize with other members at our annual holiday get-together, which will also feature the Annual Swap Meet. So bring the gear you no longer use and maybe you'll go home with a great bargain through a sale or barter!
John White - Membership LI-ADK 143 Maple Avenue BULK RATE Medford, NY 11763 US POSTAGE PAID HICKSVILLE, NY PERMIT NO. 163