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Long Island Mountaineer
NEWSLETTER OF THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB
LONG ISLAND CHAPTER
MAY — JUNE 2011
O ne of the reasons I joined ADK was the club’s strong stance on protecting the environment, es-pecially in New York State. What’s concerning me now is the potential for serious environmental damage caused by extracting natural gas from shale deposits using a proc-ess called hydraulic fracturing or “hydro-fracking.” The Marcellus Shale, which stretches across NY from the Catskills to Lake Erie, is estimated to hold enough natural gas to fill America’s needs for about 35 years. That makes it a prime target for hydro-fracking.
The process involves fracturing the rock formations by pumping huge amounts of water mixed with sand and chemicals under high pressure into holes bored deep un-derground to release methane gas trapped in the rock. Fracking operations are already devastating Pennsylvania wilderness lands right up to the NY border.
Neil Woodworth, Executive Director of ADK, spoke at our chapter’s April general meeting, providing an excellent, eye-witness overview of this issue. He recognized the need for clean energy sources, and then detailed what ADK is doing to safeguard our state’s public parklands, forests, wilderness and water if or when hydro-fracking comes to NY. On March 26th, the ADK Board of Directors approved a resolution to support legislation to regulate High Volume Horizontal Hydraulic Fracturing and associ-ated water withdrawals. For more information please see: http://www.adk.org/issues/Gas_Drilling.aspx
S pring means trail maintenance for ADK-LI on the Long Path on Schunemunk Mountain in the Hudson High-
lands, and Brothers Trail in the Adirondacks. The Brothers Trail event on Memorial Day Weekend gives you lots of time to do your own hikes, as well as the maintenance on Saturday. In addition, we will continue to maintain a section
of the Long Path near Peekamoose in the Catskills. This trail had been maintained by George Form for the last 18 years. (See article on page 3.) All these trail maintenance events are listed in the Outings schedule, and we hope to attract a group of volunteers to make the work easier. If you enjoy these trails, here’s a good opportunity to give back to the environment. Come help to keep them in good shape.
Need to de-stress after work, but would rather not go to the gym when the weather is nice and warm? Join members on a series of late-afternoon/evening hikes in May and June along the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail. The northern part of the trail is somewhat rigorous (by L.I. standards), and is good training for longer, more difficult hikes farther afield. We meet at 5:30 P.M at the trail head in Cold Spring Harbor (check the Outings list for dates), and enjoy the late after-noons and beautiful sunsets over the Harbor.
N ational Trails Day is June 4, and we mark it with some great events: an “A” hike on the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail from north to south (Cold Spring Harbor to Massapequa) almost 20 miles; and a hike/bike ride on the South Fork. Can’t make it Saturday? There’s another ride on Sunday June 5 on the North Fork. Don’t say our leaders aren’t giving you opportunities to get out.
As the waters warm up, we’re offering several kayak out-ings. Come and explore the waterways of Long Island. And beat the heat.
We wrap up the summer with our Annual Picnic on August 14 at Centerport Beach. You can kayak, play volleyball, enjoy the BBQ, or just hang out and enjoy the company.
And finally, plan ahead for ADK-LI’s great Columbus Weekend at the Adirondack Loj (see pages 8 and 9). Sign up soon to get your choice of lodging.
Come on out for these events. The fun never ends.
Coming Up this Spring and Summer
President’s Corner
Jeanne Millspaugh
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People and Perspectives… Arlene Scholer
Adirondack Mountain Club Long Island Chapter
2011 Executive Committee
President
Jeanne Millspaugh [email protected]
Vice President
Mike Vetrano [email protected]
Treasurer Nancy Hodson (516) 692 5754
Secretary Alice Scanlon (516) 759-2732
Director to Main Club Martha McDermott 631 581 4574
Alternate Director to Main Club Carol McHugh (718) 423 4083
Board of Directors Joan Hitz [email protected] Betty Horstmann (631) 472 9677
Ross Moore [email protected] Eunsil Recksiek [email protected]
Bill Schneider [email protected]
Mike Vaughan [email protected]
Committee Chairs Conservation
John Lewandowski [email protected]
Education Tom Farre [email protected]
Hospitality Arlene Scholer (516) 354 0231
Mountaineer Micheline Kagan
[email protected] Orrie Frutkin [email protected]
Membership
Michael [email protected]
Outings Elie Bijou [email protected]
Programs Jeanne Millspaugh (516) 723-9269
Publicity Sue Stricker (631) 470-2197
NYNJ Trail Conference Diane Grunthal
[email protected] Trail Maintenance
Pat Wachter (631) 669-6450
WebSite Mike Vetrano [email protected]
Yahoo Group Moderator Allen Grunthal
Young Members Group �Position Open
A Magical Winter! Three ADK-LI women were undaunted by 2011’s massive volumes of snow. They forged ahead to earn general and winter memberships in the Catskill 3500 Club. Pat Wachter wrapped up her peaks in one year, so she’ll receive both general (#1907) and winter (#748W) membership num-bers at the annual 3500 Club Din-ner meeting in early April. Sue Kenyon (#741) and Eunsil Recksiek (#747W) also earned their winter credit this year, having gained general membership in a previous year.
Plan to join future Catskill adven-tures! Catskill hikes are offered by ex-perienced hikers in every schedule. Join Hudson Valley hikes in the warmer months to build endurance for Catskill treks with their higher elevation gains and longer distances.
ADK-LI‘s Lifeline Is Its Volunteers! Your chapter thrives on the efforts of its gracious volunteers. Hospitality’s volun-teers provide tasty snacks that always generate compliments! They sign up to shop for food, come early to set up or stay after a meeting to clear the tables. Kathleen Berger, Steven Goldstein, Joan Hitz, Micheline Kagan, Tom Lo-scalzo, Aaron Margalit, Carol McHugh, Ross Moore, Eunsil Recksiek, Janet Scalzitti, Keelin and Mike Vaughan and Pat Wachter have volunteered multiple times. Kathleen Berger, who had signed on for the Feb-ruary meeting, filled in for me after my January 15 accident. She also shopped for March and April, and then trans-ported and stored all the hospitality gear while I had to navigate with a cane. These volunteers make my job easier – and make our meetings much nicer. We all appreciate their help. Come to a meeting! Add your name as a volunteer!
Members Are Performers! In March Yoshiko Takeshita, a member of the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Japanese
Women’s Chorus sang in a delightful afternoon performance in Great Neck. Michael Vaughan will be singing 20th and 21st century works by American composers when he performs with Stony Brook’s University Chorale on Wednesday, May 11th at 8PM at the Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Tickets are $10, ($5 for seniors and stu-dents) to enjoy an evening of classical and contemporary music.
Please allow me to share your interests as I attempt to introduce members to each other through your various hob-bies: [email protected]
Never Dismiss the Values from Hik-ing….“Being sedentary is much more of a risk factor for extreme declines in muscle mass, strength and endurance than simply being past middle age.” (Super Athletes, AARP magazine, winter 2011). In my six week rehab con-finement recovering from four pelvic fractures, I eagerly worked through the therapeutic exercises. I so appreciated the calls and cards from many dear ADK friends whose contacts boosted my spirits! I’ve moved from a walker and crutches to a cane until mid-April. I’ll resume hiking this summer. Days in rehab gave me a new perspective on the benefits of decades of hiking.
Pat Wachter, Sue Kenyon and Eunsil Recksiek rack
up another Catskill 3500 peak, Wittenberg.
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Jane Avella, Westbury
Bill D’Amico, Wantagh
Thomas & Christine Little, Sag Harbor
Christine Mazza, Bellerose
Welcome Back! Stephen Cardella, Centerport
Welcome New Members!
ADK Board of Directors meeting, December 10, 2010: I journeyed up and spent Friday night at the home of a Director who lives in the area -- always fun.
The 2011 Budget. In the present economy, it's hard for
clubs and organizations – including ADK – to keep their heads above water. For 2011, there will be a "break-even" budget, maintaining expenses at current levels, which means keeping programs at current levels as well. We all want to expand programs, but this year we are trying to be "realistic" to keep the club solvent without needing to go into capital to bolster the budget.
Our club is an ambitious organization, and we have a lot on our plate. Staff and volunteers work together, and with-out the many hours they put into all aspects of our pro-gram, we would never be able to accomplish what we do.
A New ADK Chapter was the accredited, the Foothills Chapter in the Fulton County area, bringing the total to 26.
I encourage you to investigate volunteering at the main club level. Go to the ADK website, www.adk.org to find the committees working within the club. If any look inter-esting, you can easily arrange to attend a meeting to see what they're doing. Just call Virginia Etu at ADK (518) 668-4447 to get a contact for the committee(s.) Any ADK member can be on a committee. And don't forget, anyone can attend a meeting of the Board of Directors. This is your club. We're not just a local hiking club!
Director’s Report Martha McDermott
Maintaining the Long Path:
Keeping an ADK-LI
Tradition Alive by Arlene Scholer and George Form
What is the Long Path? It’s a thread that connects many of New York’s and New Jersey’s parks, preserves and state forest lands. It extends 347 miles north from the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, NJ to Altamont, NY near Albany. Currently, this valuable trail is main-tained by 74 volunteers and groups that belong to the NY/NJ Trail Conference.
ADK-LI has bragging rights about this trail. One of our earliest members, Dick Allen, helped blaze a 4.5-mile section of the trail more than 45 years ago.
For many decades, our chapter has worked to maintain a section located east of Peekamoose Mountain in the Catskills. I recall that as a new member, about 34 years ago, I joined day trips to maintain this section of the trail. For the last 18 years, the trail has been maintained by one member, George Form, who has now retired.
Now, Eunsil Recksiek has volunteered to lead the trail maintenance crew on Sunday May 15th. She’ll surely need many helping hands. So we’re asking you to join the volunteers keeping this tradition alive – and keeping the trail in good shape for all hikers to enjoy. Look for details on the Outings schedule, page 5.
Worry not about the trail’s difficulty! Don’t hesitate to volunteer! From Spencer Road to Peekamoose Road, the trail is easier than the average Catskill trail. Think of it as similar to the Hudson Valley trails in Harriman Park. Sections are completely wooded and there are some views of the mountains to the north. On a map you’ll see that it covers Samson Mountain and Bangle Hill.
If you are interested in helping fulfill our commitment to maintain this section of the Long Path, please contact Eunsil Recksiek, [email protected] (preferred), or call 631-921-0028 by Friday, May 13 (before 9 P.M., please.)
An Open Letter to ADK-LI Members Fellow Members,
I recently learned where a great amount of our Chapter’s assets are going. Would you believe that a total of 43% of the Chapter’s share of your dues go to printing and mailing the Mountaineer?
That’s how much it takes in trying to keep you all informed.
It can be done much cheaper, faster, and more friendly to the environment if we would all commit to receive the Mountaineer electronically. Everyone with computer capability should sign on for e-mail delivery. There is no excuse not to do it. If you need a paper copy to hold in your hands, it’s your decision to print it for yourself. For those who do not have computer access, there
could still be a paper copy.
With savings in printing and postage, the increase in available funds would enable the Chapter to do more for educational out-reach, contribute to recreation projects, and increase conserva-tion awareness. These are the true purposes of ADK-LI, not
printing and postage.
Do it now!! Sign up for the electronic newsletter. Just send your name and zip code to Micheline Kagan at [email protected]
Herb Coles
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OUTING RULES AND PROCEDURES
REGISTRATION FOR ALL OUTINGS IS REQUIRED. Call several days in advance if you have any questions. Leaders accept reservations on a first-come, first-served basis after the outing is officially listed in the Mountaineer or on the Outings page at www.adkli.org.
Leaders may refuse to take anyone not registered or pre-pared. Registered participants are expected to show up or call the leader to cancel. Simply sending or leaving a mes-sage does not constitute registration. If you do not receive a reply to your message, it is your responsibility to follow up and contact the leader prior to the deadline for registra-tion. Participants should provide leader with their phone number in case of last minute changes.
Guests are welcome on all outings. Where space is lim-ited, members of the ADK Long Island chapter will have priority. If you go on two or more outings, please help sup-port the Adirondack Mountain Club and the Long Island chapter by becoming a member.
GROUND RULES Minors (younger than 18 years) must have signed permis-sion of a parent or guardian. Participants are responsible for their own safety and comfort. Food, snacks, water and extra clothing/raingear must be carried by participant. Check with leader to learn of any special requirements for the hike. Hiking boots are recommended for all ADK hikes.
UPDATED CARPOOL RATES A $5 surcharge will be added to the following suggested guidelines whenever gasoline prices are more than $4 per gallon. Carpool rates shown are for roundtrip per rider: East End $10, Harriman $18, Shawangunks $25, Catskills $35, Adirondacks $60 (all rates for roundtrip.) For upstate rides: If 2 riders, deduct $2 each; 3 riders de-duct $3 each; 4 riders deduct $4 each from these rates. Drivers set the final rate. Leaders should try to equalize number of riders in each car.
HIKE CLASSIFICATIONS
(Hike classifications are subjective. If you are uncertain if you are up to the hike, consult the leader.) 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. Moderate hikes may have some steep climbing and/or rugged terrain, but are less demanding than strenuous hikes.
C: Easy, short distance over flat terrain at a leisurely pace or 10 miles or less on bike. Suitable for beginners.
LONG ISLAND ADK OUTINGS SCHEDULE FOR MAY — JUNE 2011
LEADERS: To list a hike for the July–August issue of the Mountaineer, contact Elie Bijou [email protected] Following the outing, be sure to mail the “Release of Liability/Sign-In Form” to Elie Bijou, 920 E. 17th St., Apt 608, Brooklyn NY 11230. Also send “Trip Report” to Ron Engasser at [email protected] or 73 Matsunaye Drive, Medford, NY 11763. Forms for leaders can be downloaded from www.adkli.org. Click on “For Leaders.” HIKERS: Be sure to check www.adkli.org for additional outings, which may be added from time to time!
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CARPOOLING/PARKING LOCATIONS
Due to limited on-street parking at our old meeting place (LIE Exit 32), we suggest Outings participants meet at one of the following locations for carpooling: Christopher Morley Park parking lot (Searingtown Road, just north of LIE Exit 36.) In parking lot, turn right and go to end, the Park & Ride area. Other option: Lake Success Shopping Center (Union Tpke, west of New Hyde Park Road) LIE to Exit 34 or Northern State Pkwy to Exit 26, New Hyde Park Rd south. After gas station, turn right on to Union Tpke. Turn left at first traffic light to enter Lake Success Shopping Center. Turn left and go past HSBC bank for carpool site. Park at east end of lot. MEETING PLACE IS
LEADER’S CHOICE. HIKERS: BE SURE TO ASK
LEADER WHERE TO MEET.
• C+ April 30 Saturday – Trail Maintenance Schune-munk Mt. Please join us for the annual spring clearing on our section of the Long Path. Distance is about four miles with good views from the top. Bring loppers or pruning shears if you have them, and gloves. Rain date Sunday May 1. Leader, Pat Wachter 631-669-6450 (before 8:30 pm) by Thursday, April 28.
• B+ May 1 Sunday – Windham High Peak/Burnt Knob Loop. We will spot cars and take the Escarpment Trail over Windham High Peak to Burnt Knob. This is a mod-erately strenuous, but leisurely paced trail hike of seven miles and an elevation gain of approximately 2000 ft. Windham is one of the Catskill 3500 peaks and there are many fine views from both Windham and Burnt Knob. Wildflowers might be out. Register with leader Sue Kenyon, [email protected] before 9:00 P.M. by April 28. Joint with Catskill 3500 Club.
• C+ May 1 Sunday – Nissequogue River Paddle. Ca-noe or kayak rentals available. Launch at Paul T. Given Park in Smithtown (near Smithtown Bull.) High tide is at approximately 11 A.M. PFD required. Register by Friday Apri l 29 wi th Leader: Kathleen Berger [email protected] or 516-320-5597. For boat rent-als see http://www.canoerentals.com/
• B+ May 1, Sunday – Paumanok Path in East Hamp-ton Series, Hike 4, Hither Hills RESCHEDULED FROM SUNDAY APRIL 17: This hike will cover the Hither Hills section of the Paumanok Path. Distance: 11.3 miles. Starting time late morning or early afternoon, depending on the wishes of the participants. A detailed description
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is in Lee McAllister's "Hiking Long Island" on pages 332-340. (Available from New York/New Jersey Trail Confer-ence (www.nynjtc.org), or EMS.) Register with leader Michael Vaughan, [email protected] or (631) 495-6888 by 9:00 P.M. of Friday, April 29.
• May 3 Tuesday – ADK-LI Monthly Meeting. All welcome. “China from North to South” presentation by June Fait.
• B May 4 Wednesday – Harriman Park. Panther to Iron Mtn. Dog-friendly hike. Climbs and views in less-traveled eastern area of the park. Some unmarked trails. Moderate pace. Dogs must be under control of owner, and park leash laws must be followed. Meet at 10 A.M. at Laden-town parking lot, eastern terminus of the TMI trail on s o u t h e r n H a r r i m a n P a r k m a p . Directions: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amcmaps/links Please register with Leader, Susan Sterngold 845-519-4890 or [email protected] (e-mail preferred.)
• B+ May 8 Sunday. Paumanok Path. Segment 8. This hike is approximately 11 miles. Begin in beautiful Laurel Valley County Park, in Noyac, circuit around the former Bridgehampton auto race course (now a golf course), pass near Mulvihill Preserve, Mashashimuet Park, follow the Long Pond Greenbelt path past the Pond, cross the Southampton-East Hampton line and end at Route 114. Small amount of road walking. Bring lunch, water, and tick spray! Register with leader Michael Vaughan before May 6. [email protected] or 631-495-6888
• C+ May 5 Thursday 5:30 P.M. Nassau-Suffolk Green-belt-Cold Spring Harbor Series It's time to come out to enjoy nature on a mid-spring late afternoon. We will hike until sunset. Please meet at the parking lot opposite the boat ramp on Rte 25A in Cold Spring Harbor. Leader: Jeanne Millspaugh 516-723-9269 (home).
• B+ May 8 Sunday – Adirondacks, Noonmark Loop. Please join me for my annual spring hike to Noonmark. We'll meet at the AuSable parking lot, and ascend to the summit of Noonmark. Depending upon the speed of the group, we may consider an ascent of Round as well. Bring lunch, snacks, two liters of water, perhaps a ther-mos, clothing appropriate to the season, microspikes. Distance: 5.4 miles (8.6 km); ascent 2175 ft. (663 m). Pace: AARP – At A Relaxed Pace. Joint with ADK-Hurricane, Algonquin, Schenectady, and Ramapo. Leader: Elie Bijou [email protected] or 518-873-2119 (before 9 P.M. Fri and Sat. to 5 p.m.)
• B May 14 Saturday – Doodletown Circular Route, Harriman/Bear Mountain. Enjoy the site of a historic mining town first settled in 1762 by French Huguenots, the Dutch, English and Americans. Hike should be 7-8 miles. Starting near Iona Island, on Rt. 9W south of Bear Mountain Circle. Register with Jeanne Millspaugh 516 723-9269, before 9 P.M. Friday, May 13.
• C May 14 Saturday – Avalon Park Preserve. Hike/walk. Avalon was established to celebrate the life of
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Paul Simons, whose years among friends and family were prematurely interrupted, yet whose spirit and creative energy remain vibrantly alive in the natural world he cherished. Visit historic Stony Brook Village nearby. Register by Friday May 13 with Leader: Kath-leen Berger [email protected] or 516-320-5597. For info see http://www.avalonparkandpreserve.org/
• A May 14 Saturday – Ellenville Ice Cave Hike. We will hike through Shingle Gulley visiting the Refrigerator and at least two wild Ice Caves, and then traversing to Sam’s Point. This is a long, all-day hike — and an ad-venture you won’t forget! While only a few miles are off-trail, they are very rugged. Some scrambling required. Entering ice caves is optional. Headlight with fresh bat-teries required for caves. Leader: Jerry Licht (516) 477-8602 before 9 P.M. Registration deadline May 8.
• NR May 15 Sunday – Long Path Trail Maintenance An ADK-LI tradition continues for our adopted trail in the Catskills (see article on p. 3.) Join us for Spring Trail Maintenance on part of the Long Path east of Peekamoose Mountain. The trail covers Bangle Hill and Samson Mt. Please register with Eunsil Recksiek, [email protected] (preferred) or call 631-921-0028 before 9 P.M. by Friday, May 13.
• C May 16 Monday, 5:30 P.M. – Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt-Cold Spring Harbor Hike Series. This is the second of the Cold Spring Harbor Series of hikes. It's time to come out in mid-spring to enjoy nature on a late afternoon. We will hike until sunset. Please meet at the parking lot on Rte 25A in Cold Spring Harbor opposite the boat launching ramp. Register with leader Jeanne Millspaugh 516-723-9269 (home.)
• B May 17 Tuesday – Adirondacks, Ampersand Mt. Hike to a small peak with a great open summit and superb views. Distance 5.4 miles (8.6 km); ascent 1800ft (548m). Elevation 3352’ (1022m) Pace: AARP – At A Relaxed Pace. Joint with ADK-Hurricane, Al-gonquin, Schenectady, and Ramapo. Leader: Elie Bijou [email protected] or 518-873-2119 (No Calls After 9 P.M., or Fri and Sat. after 5 P.M.)
• C May 20-22 Friday–Sunday – Chicago Walk. Travel on AMTRAK train to the Windy City. Sleep on train two nights and spend 10 hours touring the city by various modes of transport. Cost $150 round trip. 2000 miles, 13 States. See America by rail. Register with leader Ron Engasser 631-289-5375, or by e-mail [email protected] by May 7 deadline.
• C+ May 20 Friday – Jones Beach/Wantagh Pkwy Bike/Hike. Meet 3 P.M. at Cedar Creek Park, Seaford off Merrick Road, and ride approx. 8 miles to the Nikon Theater and then back before dark. Helmets required. Register by Thursday May 19 with Leader: Kathleen Berger [email protected] or 516-320-5597. For info, see http://tinyurl.com/3cfev7g
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• A May 21 Saturday – Westkill Mt (3892’) End-to-End. Westkill is a Catskill 3500 peak. We will do a moderately paced straight-through trail hike of 8 miles, requiring a car shuttle. Ascent is 1787 ft. and descent is 2093 ft. The trail passes Westkill waterfalls and has nice view near the top. Register with Co-Leaders Eun-sil Recksiek, [email protected] (preferred) or call 631-921-0028 before 9 P.M. by Thursday, May 19, or call Pat Wachter, 631-669-6450.
• B May 21 Saturday – Hiking the Walking Dunes and Biking to Montauk Point. We’ll start a 30-mile bike ride in Napeague with stops to stretch our legs at the Art Barge, Walking Dunes, Montauk Village, Theo-dore Roosevelt County Park, Camp Hero and Montauk Point State Parks to take in a variety of fascinating points of interest. The bike ride will be moderately paced, but expect some hills and many views of the blue Atlantic. No go in rain. Rain date Sun May 22. Leader: Lanny Wexler [email protected] (516) 644-5867, 7 – 10 P.M.
• C May 22 Sunday – Norman J. Levy Park Pre-serve, LI. Hike/walk former Merrick Landfill site. Sur-rounded by tidal wetlands, the plateau rises 115 feet above sea level. Graded hiking trails, fishing pier on Merrick Bay. Register by Friday May 20. Leader: Kathleen Berger [email protected] or 516-320-5597. Info at http://tinyurl.com/44vcqwl
• A May 27 Friday – Santanoni in the Adirondacks. We’ll hike in along Bradley Pond trail, but leave it and do Santanoni (4607’) via the recently re-opened direct trail. I haven’t done this hike, but it would be fun for those interested in exploring. I have hiked to the trail junction, but the direct trail is a herd path. Heavy rain cancels. Elevation gain 2940 ft. Register with leader Michael Vaughan, [email protected] or 631-495-6888 (cell) before Wed, May 25.
• A, B, C May 28-30 Saturday – Monday. Memorial Weekend in the Adirondack High Peaks. We’ll all have a great time as we maintain the Brothers Trail, one of the most beautiful in the High Peaks – an ADK-LI tradition since 1970. Clip, saw, rake and clear on Saturday, with group dinner at night. Hike or enjoy local attractions on Sunday. Make your reservations for lodg-ing at Mountain Meadows, Trails End or Keene Valley Lodge. ALL must register with Leader Herb Coles, [email protected] or 718-634-5463 before 9 P.M.
• B May 28-30 Sat – Mon Memorial Day Weekend. Backpack Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon of the East. We will backpack 28 miles of Pine Creek's re-nowned West Rim Trail. Moderate backpack on an easy trail. Many scenic vistas, abundant wildlife – black bear, wild turkey, bald eagles etc. This is pleas-ure packing at its best! To register call Jerry Licht at (516) 477-8602 before 9 P.M. Deadline May 15th.
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Outings continued from previous page • A May 29 Sunday – Adirondacks, Phelps Mtn. Hike to a nice peak with great views. Distance 8.8 miles (14.2 km) ascent 1942 ft (604 m), Elevation 4161 ft (1269 m) Pace: AARP – At a relaxed pace . Joint with ADK-Hurricane, Algonquin, Schenectady, Ramapo. Leader: Elie Bijou [email protected] 518-873-2119 (no calls after 9 P.M., Fri and Sat. after 5 P.M.)
• C June 1 Wednesday 5:30 P.M. – Cold Spring Har-bor, Nassau–Suffolk Greenbelt Series. This is the third of the Cold Spring Harbor Series of hikes. It's time to come out for mid-spring to enjoy nature in the late afternoon. We will hike until sunset. Please meet at the parking lot on Rte 25A in Cold Spring Harbor. Register with Jeanne Millspaugh 516-723-9269 (home)
• A June 4 Saturday – National Trails Day Hike. Long Island Greenbelt Trail from north to south. We will hike the entire LIGB trail from Cold Spring Harbor to Great South Bay in Massapequa. 20 scenic miles. Lead-ers Jerry Licht (516) 477-8602 before 9 P.M. and John Lewandowski [email protected] Deadline June 2.
• A June 4 Saturday – Plateau Mt Circular via the New Warner Creek Trail in the Catskills. This 8-mile loop hike ascends to the summit of Plateau Mountain by the new Warner Creek Trail and descends via the Devils Path. It’s a spring delight with warmer temps, joyous bird-song and wildflowers as the Catskills welcome spring. We’ll be rewarded with many beautiful views. Enjoy breakfast at Sweet Sue’s prior to hike. No go in rain. Rain date Sunday June 5. Leader: Lanny Wexler [email protected] or (516) 644-5867, 7–10 P.M.
• C+ June 5 Sunday. Bike–Swim Mattituck to South-old. Bike approx. 30 miles total. Start at Mattituck LIRR station, bike past farms, vineyards and small town USA to Goose Creek Beach for R&R, lunch, swimming and sunbathing, and then pedal back to Mattituck. Helmets required. RSVP by Thursday June 2.Leader: Kathleen Berger [email protected] or 516-320-5597.
• June 7 Tuesday – ADK-LI Monthly Meeting. All Wel-come. “Glacier National Park” Sue Kenyon and Mich-eline Kagan. Scenes from an ADK adventure trip. Gla-ciers, marmots, bears, sheep, alpine flowers and more.
• B June 10 Friday – Bike/Hike Nissequogue. 3 P.M. Start. David Weld Sanctuary, bike to Short Beach and Long Beach (hilly), or hike to L. I. Sound from Sanctuary. Possible dinner after. Register by Thursday June 9 with leader Kathleen Berger [email protected] or 516-320-5597. For info go to http://tinyurl.com/44zyszp
• B- June 11 Saturday – Adirondacks-St. Regis Mtn. A little peak with a fire tower and outstanding views of both lake country and the High Peaks. Distance 6.2 miles (10 km), ascent 1700 ft (518 m). Pace is AARP – At A Relaxed Pace. Joint with ADK-Hurricane, Algon-quin, Schenectady, and Ramapo. Leader: Elie Bijou [email protected] or 518-873-2119 (No Calls After 9 P.M., or Fri and Sat. after 5 P.M.)
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• B June 11 Saturday – Kayaking Georgica Pond in East Hampton. The views are beautiful and some very luxurious homes surround the Pond. The water is brack-ish. Some kayaking experience recommended. Swim-ming ability a must. PFD required. Kayak rentals avail-able – $30/kayak. Register with Co-leaders Jeanne Mill-spaugh 516 723-9269 or Richie Mardosa 631 864-1803. Must call before Wednesday June 8 for kayak rentals.
• B- June 11 Saturday – Scenic Bike Tour On LI’s South Shore from Lynbrook. Bays bridges and ocean views. Approximately 18 miles. Helmets and repair kit required. Slow pace. Leader: Ada Busso 516-599-1545.
• B+ June 12–17 – Multi Day Hiking in the White Moun-tains. Register with leader Diane Grunthal, 973-728-8057 or [email protected] See page 10.
• C+ June 16 Thursday 5:30 P.M. – Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt-Cold Spring Harbor Series. Fourth hike in this series. Come out to enjoy spring nature in the late afternoon. We will hike until sunset. Please meet at the parking lot on Rte 25A in Cold Spring Harbor. Register with Jeanne Millspaugh 516-723-9269 (home)
• B June 18 Saturday – Pie Ride. Cycle 25 miles on LI's North Fork from Mattituck to Briermere Farms in River-head, and eat wonderful pies. Route is mostly flat with one hilly section. Scenic back roads with views of farms, vineyards, horses, bay and Sound. Helmets re-quired. Please register by Friday, June 17; Joan Gossner 631-689-3070 before 9 P.M.
• C June 18-19 Saturday and/or Sunday – Clearwater Festival. Discover Fun with a Purpose! The Great Hud-son River Revival presents a virtual world’s fair of envi-ronmental education, water and land activities, activism, inspiration & music. Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Take a sail on the sloop Clearwater or schooner Mystic Whaler as the sun sets! If interested, contact ASAP to arrange ticket or sailing reservations. Leader: Kathleen Berger [email protected] or 516/320-5597 http://www.clearwater.org/festival/
• A+ June 18 Saturday. Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Trav-erse. This is one of the best Catskill trail hikes. Three Catskill 3500 peaks in one hike! Joint hike with 3500 Club. Moderate pace on trail with steep climbs and rug-ged terrain. Car shuttle required. Register with Jerry Licht before 9 P.M. 516-477-8602, between June 10 and 16.
• B June 20 Monday – Dog Friendly Hike from Reeves Meadow in Harriman Park. Climbs and views, lake lunch, moderate pace. Dogs must be under control of owner; park leash laws must be followed. If coming, con-tact leader for details. Meet 10 A.M., Reeves Meadow parking. Leader: Susan Sterngold 845-519-4890 [email protected] Please register, preferably by e-mail.
• A + June 26 Sunday – Mt. Marcy. Please join me for my annual June hike. Our route takes us from the parking
area via the Van Hovenberg trail to the summit of Marcy at 5344 ft (1629m). Please bring lunch, snacks and at least three liters of water. Distance is 14.8 miles (23.8 km); ascent 3100 ft (945m). Pace is AARP – At A Relaxed Pace. Joint with: ADK-Hurricane, Algonquin, Schenectady, Ramapo. Register before Friday, June 24, 6 P.M. Leader Elie Bijou [email protected] 518-873-2119 (no calls after 9 P.M., Fri & Sat. after 6 P.M.)
• C+ June 25 – 26, Sat. – Sun. Camp/Hike/Swim/Bike Greenport. Eastern Long Island Kampground. Orient Point, Greenport have so much to do and see. If inter-ested contact ASAP for reservations. Leader: Kathleen Berger [email protected] or 516-320-5597. For campground, see http://www.easternlikampground.com/
• C+ June 28 Tuesday at 5:30 P.M. – Cold Spring Har-bor Series Final hike of the Series. Come enjoy nature in the late afternoon. We hike until sunset. Please meet at the parking lot on Rte 25A in Cold Spring. Register with Jeanne Millspaugh 516-723-9269 (home).
• B July 9 Saturday – Kayaking, Accabonac Harbor, East Hampton Join us to paddle along a beautiful har-bor in East Hampton. Knowledge of swimming is a must. Kayaking experience is required. Contact Jeanne Millspaugh Co-Leader 516 723-9269 and Richie Mar-dosa. Kayak rentals available – $30/kayak. Must call by Wednesday July 8th 9 P.M. to arrange for kayak rental.
• B August 7 Sunday – Kayaking to Cedar Beach. Please join us for a mid-summer activity. Knowledge of swimming is a must. Contact Co-Leaders Jeanne Mill-spaugh 516 723-9269 or Richie Mardosa 631 864-1803. Kayak rentals available – $30/kayak. Must call by Wednesday August 3rd 9 P.M. to arrange kayak rental.
• A August 6 – 11, Wed-Sun – White Mountains, NH Adventure. Trek over Presidential Range high peaks on the AT, including Mt. Washington. Overnight at AMC lodges and huts in the White Mountains. Spectacular set-tings! Strenuous! Not for beginners. Contact Leader: Jim Anselm, [email protected] 516 567-9308. See ad p. 10.
Hilltop Acres Resort Jewett, NY
Small resort near Hunter Mountain in the Catskills.
Beautiful mountain views. Private lake and woods.
Ideal for hiking, skiing or a relaxing getaway.
Central European cuisine.
Modestly priced.
Open all year.
Tel: 518.734.4580
www.windham-area.com/hilltopacres.htm
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34th Annual ADK-LI Columbus Day Weekend Adirondack High Peaks at the ADK Loj
Friday, October 7th to Monday, October 10th, 2011
Join fellow ADKers for the best-ever, fun-filled weekend of hiking and explor-ing in the scenic Adirondack High Peaks! Our popular weekend isn't just for extreme hikers. There's plenty to do besides scaling high peaks, such as moderate hiking and walking, paddling, shopping, antiquing, visiting the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the Adirondack Museum and other attractions.
Or come just to enjoy the Fall foliage and soak up the unique Adirondack atmosphere.
Don’t miss out! Reserve early. Complete the reservation form and mail it with your checks today!
Reservations: First-come, first-served! This event usually fills up quickly, so send in your application and deposit/payment checks now to secure your favorite space. (Cut out or copy the registration form on opposite page.)
Mail your registration form with two checks. Check 1: 50% deposit of total price. Check 2: balance of pay-ment; for your convenience, Check 2 can be post-dated September 1, 2011.
Cancellations: Cancel prior to August 1 for a full refund. After that date, the spot must be filled by someone else, or we cannot refund your deposit. For Wiezel or Campground Cabins, no refunds for cancellations after August 1.
Accommodations:
We have reserved the Wiezel Cabin, the Campground Cabin, and accommodations in the historic Adirondack Loj and the Heart Lake Campground.
Adirondack Loj. We have reserved four private rooms (each sleeps two), two family bunkrooms (each has four beds), as well as the coed loft bunkroom with 12 beds. Breakfast included for Loj guests.
Wiezel Cabin has four family bunkrooms, each sleeps four with more room than the Loj, but no meals or housekeeping services. Rate at the Wiezel Cabin: $77($70 + $7 party fee) per person total for the 3 nights.
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday: several guided outings will be offered. Monday: On-your-own activities. Saturday Night: Our traditional wine and cheese party at the Wiezel Cabin. Potluck Dinner after party at Wiezel Cabin. Everyone is invited. Please e-mail Kathy Daly what dish you will be bringing — [email protected]. (All attendees will be charged a $7 party fee.) New attendees and their “sponsors” will attend the party gratis.
Lodging Rates: (Rates reflect 10% discount for ADK members. See registration form for payment details.)
The Loj (3% tax is included in rates.) Co-ed Bunkroom Loft, per person: $169.00 (3-night total, includes$7.00 per person for party) Family (4 person) Bunkroom, per person: $199.00 (3-night total, includes $7.00 per person for party) Private Room for 2: $491.00 (3-night total, includes $14.00 party fee for two) Breakfast is included with Loj reservations. Dinner at Loj (optional) Fee is $18.50 + 7.75% tax with 24 hour prior notice. Trail lunch is available for $8.00.
Meals at the Loj: If you want to have dinner at the Loj on Friday, Saturday or Sunday night(s), you must notify the Loj staff at least 24 hours in advance. Call (518) 523-3441. On Saturday, everyone is invited to our Pot-Luck Dinner at the Wiezel Cabin. Some ADK-LIers eat in Lake Placid on Saturday and/or Sunday. No Loj meals are provided for those staying in a lean-to or campsite, or in the Wiezel or Campground Cabins.
Lean-to #1 and #4 in the Adirondack Wilderness Campground are reserved for us. Maximum of 6 people per lean-to. Rates are $134 per night for the first 2 people ( $120 +$14). $4.00 for each additional person.
Campground Cabin is reserved for us. 4 bunks, shower, small refrigerator and electric stove with utensils. Parking spaces for two cars. The cabin is perfect for people who want both privacy and comfort. For 4 people: $505.00(3-night total) + $28.00 for party.
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34TH ANNUAL ADK-LI COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND AT ADK LOJ
RESERVATION FORM
• COMPLETE THIS FORM: Indicate your choice of accommodations. If registering for more than one person, please
list names of all participants. Mail the completed form with your payment and a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
We must receive your registration with two checks payment no later than July 31st.
• PAYMENT: You must enclose TWO CHECKS – one for 50% deposit of the total, and one for the balance. This is
due to a Loj policy: We must make one final payment for the entire group — no exceptions. For your conven-
ience, you may post-date your check for the balance to August 1, 2011. See refund policy in the announcement on
opposite page. Prices shown below include 3% tax and 10% discount for ADK members.
• MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO ADK LI and send them together with the completed form, and with a stamped, self-
addressed envelope to: Betty Horstmann, 278 Gillette Avenue, Bayport, NY 11705 by July 31st.
• QUESTIONS? Ask us. WHAT DISH WILL YOU BRING FOR SATURDAY DINNER? Tell us.
Contact Kathy Daly at 631-687-3456 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Number of people attending________ Is this your first year attending? (Self)_________ (Guest)__________
Name(s) _______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________ Cell_____________________ E-mail___________________________
Emergency contact name/phone# ___________________________________________________________
I/WE WOULD LIKE TO STAY IN: ���� LOJ ���� WIEZEL CABIN ���� CAMPGROUND CABIN ���� LEAN-TO
Enclose two checks with each reservation: 1st check for 50% deposit and party fee. 2nd check for balance.
___Loj Co-ed Bunkroom (per person) 1st check $88.00 (deposit and $7 party fee), 2nd check $81.00 balance.
___Loj 4-Person Family Bunk #1 (per person) 1st check $103.00 (deposit and $7 party fee) 2nd check $96.00 balance.
___Loj 4-Person Family Bunk #3 (per person) 1st check $103.00 (deposit and $7 party fee), 2nd check $96.00 balance.
___Loj Private Room #4 (for two) 1st check $252.50 (deposit and $14 party fee), 2nd check $238.50 balance.
___Loj Private Room #6 (for two) 1st check $252.50 (deposit and $14 party fee), 2nd check $238.50 balance.
___Loj Private Room #7 (for two): 1st check $252.50 (deposit and $14 party fee), 2nd check $238.50 balance.
___Loj Private Room #8 (for two): 1st check $252.50 (deposit and $14 party fee), 2nd check $238.50 balance.
___Campground Cabin for four people. 1st check $266.50 (deposit and $28 party fee), 2nd check for $238.50 balance.
___Wiezel Cabin. Enclose one check for total amount: $77.00 per person ($70 deposit and $7 party fee per person).
___Lean-to #1 (6-person maximum) First two people: 1st check $60.00 deposit (add $7 party fee per person), and 2nd
check for $60.00 balance. Add $4.00 + $7 party fee for each additional person in lean-to, up to maximum of six.
___Lean-to #4. (6-person maximum) First two people: 1st check $60.00 deposit (add $7 party fee per person), and 2nd
check for $60.00 balance. Add $4.00 + $7 party fee for each additional person in lean-to, maximum total of six.
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Two Opportunities to Experience the White Mountains of New HampshireTwo Opportunities to Experience the White Mountains of New HampshireTwo Opportunities to Experience the White Mountains of New HampshireTwo Opportunities to Experience the White Mountains of New Hampshire
Adventure in the White MountainsAdventure in the White MountainsAdventure in the White MountainsAdventure in the White Mountains August 6 August 6 August 6 August 6 ––––11, 2011, Wed 11, 2011, Wed 11, 2011, Wed 11, 2011, Wed –––– Sun Sun Sun Sun
Trek over the Presidential Range high peaks on the AT, including Mt. Washington. Overnight at AMC lodges and huts in the White Mountains. Spectacular settings!
Cost: Six days, five nights $485, AMC members $425. In-cludes breakfast, dinners for five days, and shuttle bus to trailhead. Return Thursday evening. (Let’s car pool up and back!)
Not for beginners. This is A-class, strenuous hiking at a moderate pace. Mountain weather. Ridges above tree line. Peaks may be bypassed or itinerary modi-fied depending on conditions. Ability to train to A-level hiking required. July training hike to Wittenberg planned.
Itinerary: Day 1 Drive to Highland Center Lodge and stay overnight. Day 2 Shuttle to trail head, then ascend 3550‘, 3.8 miles, stay at Madison Hut. Day 3 Madison and Ad-ams peaks (1250’ vertical, 2.5 miles), return to Madison Hut. Day 4 Jefferson and Washington peaks (3100’ verti-cal, 7.5 miles), stay at Lake of the Clouds Hut. Day 5 Monroe and Eisenhower peaks (1350' vertical, 6.5 miles), mostly down, stay at Highland Center. Day 6 Drive Home.
Register as soon as possible. Holding four spots. Six maximum. Cut off is July 22. Leader: Jim Ansel 516 567-9308. [email protected]
White Mountains
at a Moderate Pace June 12-17, 2011
It’s a unique chance to sample New Hampshire’s legendary White Mountains at a moderate pace. Diane Grunthal is leading a special ADK hiking trip to the Whites – with a difference. Except for the first day’s hike of 6.4 miles and 3240 feet of ascent, the rest of the hikes are less strenuous – BY WHITE MOUNTAIN STANDARDS! You will still be hiking over rough terrain on mountains of more than 4,000 feet elevation.
Our goal is to hike six 4,000-footers over six days (four days of hiking, two days of travel.) We’ll be staying overnight in two AMC huts and two motels.
Participation is limited to 10 plus the leader.
Cost: Approximately $500 Includes: 2 nights in ho-tels without meals; 3 nights in mountain huts with breakfasts and dinners, plus all taxes. Not included: Meals while at hotels; lunches; transportation to/from Twin Mountain, NH (carpools recommended)
For day-by-day itinerary, requirements, what to bring, please see March-April Mountaineer page 11.
For information or to register contact: Diane Grunthal [email protected] or
973-728-8057 AMC White Mountain hut-to-hut hiking web pages: http:tinyurl.com/2dh79ha
Last Call!
Looking BackLooking BackLooking BackLooking Back Ron Engasser
MAIL TRIP REPORTS: Ron Engasser, 73 Matsunaye Drive, Medford, NY 11763 E-mail: [email protected]
MARCH 12 Blydenburgh Park – Joan Gossner led Ken Stier, Vincent Pfalzer, Pat Tomaselli, Micheline Kagan, Dennis Cronin, Elizabeth Cronin, Jeanne Mill-spaugh on an easy six-mile circling of Stump Pond on a perfect almost-spring day. Temps got to the low 50s. We stopped to view a great blue heron, gadwall, coots, ring-necked ducks and many swans. Pussy willows were blooming and skunk cabbage spates were emerging in the swampy areas. We passed some Boy Scouts doing trail maintenance (thank you!). Many dogs were also enjoying the trails. We saw red-tailed hawks over the parking area and Ken told us that, yes, these hawks can catch squirrels.
March 26. Fahnestock State Park – Micheline Kagan led Bill Schneider, Ada Busso and Jeanne Millspaugh on an early spring hike, starting on the Charcoal Burners Trail, then looping around on the Fahnestock trail to the Perkins past a lake. We encountered some snow as we crossed a somewhat damaged bridge over Clovis Creek. We climbed and approached private farmland where the trail crosses on an easement, and had lunch in a pasture overlooking the lake. Then the adventure started! We lost the trail blazes as we crossed the pasture, and had to enter private land through gates avoiding electrified fences. Amazingly, we came upon Stonecrop Gardens, a privately owned pub-lic garden which, it turned out, was having an open house for its members. They greeted us warmly, offering us tea, then told us about the place and invited us back when it was open to the public (Mon-Fri and 1st and 3rd Saturday) before setting us on the right track for the trail.
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ADKADKADKADK----LI Beach Party and Picnic!LI Beach Party and Picnic!LI Beach Party and Picnic!LI Beach Party and Picnic! Sunday, August 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Centerport Beach, Centerport, NYCenterport Beach, Centerport, NYCenterport Beach, Centerport, NYCenterport Beach, Centerport, NY
Grab your sun screen, sun hat, beach chair, sports gear — and let’s party!! Everyone’s wel-
come at the ADK-LI Annual Picnic and Beach Party at Centerport Beach. We’ve reserved a
covered pavilion on the beach. Come as early as you like. Take it easy or take on some fun activities before
the big ADK-LI Picnic and Barbecue!! Kayak outing and other activities start at 11 AM Picnic and Bar-
becue start at 3 P.M. ( In case of rain, BBQ will start at 1 P.M.)
Bring a kite, Frisbee, ball, running shoes or whatever summer games you like to play.
SEA KAYAKING: Ken Fink, kayak outfitter and instructor, will offer an easy, guided sea kayak outing from approximately 11 A.M. to 1:30 P.M as well as sea kayak rentals. Cost is $30 for kayak rental, no charge if you have your own kayak (PFDs a must). Register early for kayak rentals (40 boats are available, including two double kayaks). Payment for kayak rental must accompany
picnic payment.
BARBECUE & POT LUCK PICNIC (bring a dish to share): We’ve reserved a beach pavilion. It’s a
nice shady spot with picnic tables, barbecue grills and parking. The barbecue starts at 3 P.M.
DIRECTIONS: Take 25A ( Northern Blvd.) to Little Neck Road in Centerport. Go north on Little Neck Road (turn left if coming from west; turn right if coming from east.), Continue on Little Neck
Road, which ends at the beach area. GPS coordinates: Lat: 40.90462, Long: -73.378503.
YES, I want to attend the ADK-LI Beach Party and Picnic, August 14th, 11 A.M to 5 P.M.
Name(s)______________________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________City_________________________State___ ZIP____________
Tel: ____________________________ Cell:_____________________ E-mail:_______________________________
Emergency contact: ___________________________________________Tel: ______________________
COST: (To cover pavilion rental) $8 per person for members ($11 for non members.) Children under 12
free.
Amount Enclosed: $________ (make check payable to ADK Long Island)
___ Yes: I (we) would like to participate in the guided sea kayak outing: # of people ______
___ Yes, I (we) need a sea kayak rental ______ # of boats. (Send payment with this reservation form.)
___ Yes, let’s play volleyball
I will bring 8 servings of ______salad (specify type) ___side dishes ___soda ___dessert ___meat __other___
Mail completed form with your payment to Jeanne Millspaugh, 8 Raymond Court, Sea Cliff, NY 11579
Questions? Call Jeanne 516 723-9269
ACTIVITIES:
� Sea Kayaking with Guide (rentals available)
� Beach and Trail Walking and Running
� Bike Ride with Leader
� Volleyball
� Swimming and Fishing in L. I. Sound
� Enjoying Sun, Sea and Friends
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ADK-L.I. 171-08 Gladwin Avenue Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Join now for last-minute info on hikes, outings, gear discussions and carpooling possibilities. Plus photos and downloads. Don’t miss out!
Go to www.adkli.org and click (on left side of home page)
Change your address?
Don’t tell us — tell ADK headquarters.
They print our address labels.
Write: Adirondack Mountain Club Membership 814 Goggins Road Lake George, NY 12845-4117
Or call: 1-800-395-8080 Or email: [email protected]
DEADLINES FOR JULY – AUGUST ISSUE OUTINGS DEADLINE: MAY 25
COPY DEADLINE: MAY 30
Send Outings to: Elie Bijou: [email protected]
Send Articles for July–August to: [email protected]
and to [email protected]
Send Trip Reports to: [email protected]
ADK-LI MONTHLY MEETINGS — ALL WELCOME!
TUESDAY, MAY 3: "China from North to South" June Fait's presentation takes us to see the sights of old and new China – Beijing, the Silk Road, Yangtze and Li Rivers, Shanghai, and for a walk on the Great Wall.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7: “Glacier National Park” ( postponed from February) as visited by Sue Kenyon and Micheline Kagan on an ADK adventure trip. Experience glaciers, marmots, bears, sheep, alpine flowers
Meeting at 8:00 P.M. Come early at 7:30 P.M. to socialize, network and enjoy light refreshments. AT ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH (Education Building)
20 Candlewood Path at Vanderbilt Memorial Parkway, Dix Hills, NY
DIRECTIONS: (GPS Coordinates Latitude: 40.810493, Longitude: -73.336918 (or N 40° 48' 36”, W 73° 20' 12'') From Northern State, Exit 42 (Deer Park Ave. South) Go south about 2 miles to light at Vanderbilt Parkway. Turn left (east) on Vanderbilt. In about 2/10 mile, turn right onto Candlewood Path. Continue to St. Luke Church.
From L.I.E. Exit 51 (Deer Park Ave. North.) Go north 1 mile to Vanderbilt Pkwy. Turn right (east.) In about 2/10 mile, turn right at Candlewood Path, and continue to St. Luke Church.
Parking: Take narrow driveway on left side of church to main parking lot at the rear of the church. Park and take the steps to the upper level. Look for ADK sign on the outer door of the educational building. Enter. Our room is on left.
