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T h e fo l lowing is t h e s la te of officers a n d b o a r d m e m b e r s to b e p r e s e n t e d at t h e S e p t e m b e r mee t ing . T h e e l ec t ion will b e h e l d at t h e A n n u a l M e e t i n g in O c t o b e r a t t h e Sa l i sbury I n n .

P r e s i d e n t J a c k G e b e l V i c e P r e s i d e n t — R i c h a r d E h l i Sec re t a ry N a n c y H o d s o n T r e a s u r e r B e r n a r d K a z d a n G o v e r n o r J o a n n e M a l e c k i B o a r d M e m b e r — D o n M a n t e l l B o a r d M e m b e r — Caro l K a z d a n B o a r d M e m b e r — A n n B r o s n a n

T h e n o m i n a t i n g commi t t ee , C h a r l e s B r o c k , J u n e Fa i t , a n d J a c k L a m b r o s , wish t o t hank these p e o p l e for t a k i n g on t h e r e spons ib i l i t y of office a n d wi sh t h e m t h e bes t of l u c k .

C o n s e r v a t i o n R e p o r t by J u n e F a i t

Here is the latest on Sterling Forest and the news is good. As you know, the ADK's position is that Sterling Forest would be best protected by purchasing the land and transferring it to the Palisades Interstate Park

- Commission. Governor Cuomo has supported the

Federal authorization bill and has committed state support as well. Now it is up to us to help make sure that Federal appropriations bill passes.

Thanks to all of you who have written letters. Now it's time for one more round. Please write to Senators D'Amato and Moynihan requesting that the Federal

government appropriate $35M for the purchase of Sterling Forest SI683. Ask your representative to support H.R.2714. New York state is ready to appropriate $15M, New Jersey $10M, and $5M will be raised from the public sector. If all of this falls into place, Sterling Forest will be saved for us and future generations. You are important in making this happen. Write today.

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When canoeing the Peconic River, there is a point where the river goes under Edwards Avenue. There is a dam at that point and it used to be possible to take out and then put in directly on the other side of the dam. The owner of this land has put up a fence and it is no longer permissible to put in on his property. Newsday has reported that the fence has been torn down, but this does not change the owners' wishes. There is now a half mile portage to a legal put in site. Peconic Paddler is meeting their canoeing parties and transporting them and their canoes to the new site.

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As part of our 75th Anniversary Celebration, two quilts with each of our 28 chapters logo patches will be made. One quilt will be for raffle and one will be treated as an artifact and presented to ADK Headquarters. All 28 logo patches will be appliqued onto a wall sized quilt and a packet containing background fabric and detailed instructions will be sent to each chapter. If interested in quilting our chapter's patch, call June Fait at 897-5306. Here is your chance to be part of history.

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PRESIDENT Jack Gebel 288-2208 VICE-PRESIDENT Larry Braun 718-392-2030 TREASURER Les Wahrenburg 775-3802 SECRETARY Delia Costello 271-9821 GOVERNOR Pat Tracey 826-1913 GOVERNOR Joanne Malecki 345-3943

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dave Edwards 581-2557 Jeanne Gray 691-0629 Nancy Hodson 692-5754 Rich Ehli 735-7363 Ada Busso 599-1545 Don Mantell 598-1015

COMMITTEE CHAIRS MEMBERSHIP Joanne Malecki 345-3943 CONSERVATION June Fait 897-5306 OUTINGS Don Mantell 598-1015 PROGRAMS Yetta Sokol 433-6561 MOUNTAINEER (Editor) Ron Engasser 289-5375 TRAIL CONFERENCE Ed Slaughter 654-2197 HOSPITALITY Arlene Scholer 354-0231 TRAIL MAINTAINANCE Herb Coles 897-5306 PUBLICITY Arlene Scholer 354-0231

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P e o p l e a n d P e r s p e c t i v e s By Arlene Scholer

WORDS OF APPRECIATION ...The outgoing officers, directors, and committee chairs have donated their time and talents. Those listed in the box-Jack, Larry, Les, Delia, Pat, Joanne, Dave, Nancy, Ada, Jeanne, Rich, Don, June, Yetta, Ron, Ed, Herb, and myself-are assisted by all who volunteer to work on the newsletter, the outings schedule, hospitality, publicity, and memberships PLUS those who boost our vitality by leading hikes, booking special events (the summer barbecue, the winter solstice celebration, backpacks, Columbus weekend, trail maintenance, MLK weekend, Catskill winter weekend, Camp Peggy O'Brien weekend, a canoe week, teaching backpacking, the annual dinner, the fireworks boatride, and other water options such as tubing, and rafting! Phew!) Above and beyond those who organize and lead are all the members who make the effort worthwhile because their participation makes each option a success! Not to be overlooked are those who give a focus to the

. monthly meetings with educational/entertaining programs. WIEDERSEHEN!... LINDA, DAVE and ANDREW EDWARDS are relocating in Virginia. Having shared so many years with them, we'll have to hope our paths will cross again. Best wishes! Dave's turkey trot backwards, Linda's presidency, and Andrew's adorable ways leave us with such pleasant memories. EMPOWERMENT PLUS HIKES....If you've been stretching your muscles on Long Island hikes and Hudson Valley outings and would like to begin a more challenging

option, join the Empowerment Plus Catskill hikes. I bypassed the Harriman route in the empowerment routine this fall and went directly to the mountains for those with a desire to experience some elevation gain. Views aren't included until we get beyond the moderate level but the settings are certainly more wild than the auto road up Mt Washington! The truth is I'm trying to have my Catskill peaks all done a minimum of five times each and I have a dozen that I've only done four times each. So come along.

The choices of Vly and Eagle were two of the easiest on my list. Begin your own list and maybe somewhere down the road, you'll finish the peaks listed for Catskill 3500 Club membership. Need a 3500 form to be aware of the required peaks? Send a SASE to me at 17 Willow Road,

New Hyde Park, NY 11040. MORE THAN AN APPLE A DAY.... Exercise from walking, hiking, biking, etc. helps lower blood pressure. Consumption of 24 or

| more grams of fiber a day (3 apples or other fruits) should also help according to a Walking Magazine article. Fruit fiber is soluble and is better absorbed than insoluble fiber by the bloodstream. Combine exercise, fiber, reduced sodium

intake, and a commitment to relaxing on an ADK outing and you'll do your mind and body a favor....So much for a healthy inner body. The dry air of winter isn't that far off and your outer body's skin may suffer from the itchies. If so, look for LacHydrin Five, an over-the-counter lotion that runs a close second to LacHydrin 12, a prescription lotion for those with very dry skin in the winter. These Westwood-Squibb products can bring relief when the itchies drive you crazy. NEWCOMERS, OLDTIMERS, AND ALL IN BETWEEN.. The Sailsbury Inn can handle all who wish to enjoy a relaxing evening with ADK-LI. Make June's job a bit easier by sending in your reservation ASAP....When JUNE FAIT and HERB COLES offer their x-c ski weekend for the Martin Luther King weekend, DON'T DELAY! The popularity of this weekend is building a core of loyal followers. Reserve yourself a spot as soon as you're able to secure the time off and print the money in the basement for a deposit.

H20....0nly two cities, NYC and Tacoma, have water systems with filtration. Ninety percent of NYC's water comes from the Delaware/Catskill watershed area. The Catskill Center reports that NYC now wants to install chlorination facilities by '96 to contain the zebra mussel. At the end of water tunnels and aqueducts there'd be dechlorination facilities as well. Seems the chemical would also do a job on plankton, insect life, fish, bald eagles, and even you, the recreational visitor, as well as the local residents.

H U T H O P P I N G I N T H E A L P S by Allen G r u n t h a l

The Appalachian Mountain Club maintains a series of 8 huts in New Hampshire spaced a day's hike apart. The huts provide sleeping facilities & meals for hikers. If you have used these huts, you know it is a very enjoyable & relatively easy way to go backpacking in the high mountains of New Hampshire without having to carry a tent, sleeping bag, stove, food, etc.

I have been fortunate to have gone day hiking in the Alps in Europe a couple of times in the past few years & noticed that the Alps also had huts. When reading some literature on hiking in the Alps, I discovered there are literally hundreds of huts. Having enjoyed hut hopping in New Hampshire, I decided to plan a hut hopping trip in the Alps. This past June, I spent a week going from hut to hut in the Karwendel Mountains, a section of the Alps which define part of the border between Austria & Germany. The experience was one I will never forget.

The hiking itself between each hut in the Alps is definitely more challenging than New Hampshire. Some of the walking is through forests, but much of it is above treeline over rocks, scree & snowfields on some very steep mountains. Ever have a snowball fight in shorts, t-shirt and 85 degree temperatures? The Alpine scenery was numbingly spectacular. Climbing 2,000 - 3,000 meters (6,500 - 10,000') peaks, the view from the mountaintops was snow covered peaks as far as the eye can see in all directions. Compared to living and working in New York City, I felt as if I had been transported light years away to another world.

What surprised me most on this trip were the huts themselves. Tucked away high in remote corners of the mountains, you might expect them to be quite spartan and simple. Incredibly, they were like hotels. You had your choice of sleeping arrangements - private rooms or a bunk room. You selected all your meals from fairly extensive menus. Although not cheap, the food was delicious. But perhaps the most fantastic, incredible, delightful offering of the huts — cold beer, wine and booze! I was in heaven! The drinking and socializing among all the hut dwellers are an important and fun part of each evening. Lights out at 10:00PM, which is late enough. By that time you are both drunk and exhausted from the day's hike.

As I was hiking along the border of Austria & Germany, some of the huts were on the German side, some on the Austrian side. Each hut would accept both Austrian Schillings and Deutsche Marks. During some of the hikes on the ridgeline, my left foot would be in Austria, my right foot in Germany. I was never stopped at border crossings while walking on roads or trails, or while riding trains. My passport was only needed in airports or when cashing travellers checks in banks.

Although it is useful to know a little German when hiking in Austria and Germany, it is not essential. You will find many local people who speak at least some English. Some (especially younger people) speak it fluently. You will also likely run into hikers from England or the States with whom you can converse. The hikers I passed on the trails were very friendly. We commonly greeted one another with "Gruss Gott" - which literally translates to "Greetings from God." In the Karwendelhaus hut, I encountered a group of about 20 Americans who were on leave from a German military base who were hiking carrying their own guitars and booze. The singing and partying in the hut that evening reached a feverous pitch. Many of the huts are owned and operated by private citizens in conjunction with a national hiking club, and are generally open from either May or June to either September or October each year.

After a week of hut hopping, I spent some time day hiking near Innsbruck in Austria, and Mittenwald and Garmisch in Germany. I twice attempted to ascend the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, but was turned back both times due to poor visibility and showers. Hiking trails were everywhere. There

must be a gazillion of them.

My trip ended by spending half a day in Munich so I could catch an early morning flight the next day. You

must stop in Munich when visiting Germany. Munich is a very old city with many touristy things to do. It is the site of the world's most famous beer halls, including the Hofbrauhaus. When you order a glass of beer there, they give you a liter (a little over a quart) of strong, delicious, German beer.

If you are interested in learning more about the hut systems in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, or France, you might want to contact the country's Tourism offices, which I believe are all located in Manhattan. I have found them to be most helpful, offering all kinds of free trip planning information for any type of vacation. I selected my hut itinerary from a book called "Hut Hopping in the Austrian Alps." Auf wiedersehen.

M O O N H A W A C C E S S T H R E A T E N E D

It is no longer possible to park on the access road of Nelson Shultis' property when climbing Balsam Cap and Friday in the winter. Winter hikers should continue up Moon Haw Road to a wide area in the road which is signed State Land -No Dumping. From there, walk back to the Shultis property or walk up to the Friday ridge from that spot.

The closure is due to rude and thoughtless behavior by some hikers who should be aware they are guests when using private lands. Continued access to private lands is a privilege, not a right. Don't jeopardize this by insensitive behavior.

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Thi s year w e wil l t ry a new r e s t a u r a n t for o u r annua l d i n n e r . T h e Sa l i sbu ry I n n , in E i s e n h o w e r P a r k , h a s p r o m i s e d us four h o u r s of a h o t a n d c o l d buffet wi th u n l i m i t e d w i n e a n d bee r , for $ 2 9 . 0 0 . D e s s e r t a n d coffee wil l a l so b e i n c l u d e d . So l e t ' s m a k e th i s year an even b igger succes s t h a n last year . J a c k G e b e l h a s p r o m i s e d t o act as M a s t e r of C e r e m o n i e s .

T h e r e wil l b e V o l u n t e e r R e c o g n i t i o n A w a r d s , G e n e r a l E l e c t i o n s , a n d p l en ty of t i m e for fun a n d soc ia l i z ing . T h e d a t e wil l b e O c t o b e r 13 at 7 : 0 0 P . M .

T h e Sa l i sbury I n n is l o c a t e d in E i s e n h o w e r P a r k a n d can b e r e a c h e d by ex i t ing M e a d o w b r o o k P a r k w a y for S tewar t A v e n u e E a s t b o u n d . P r o c e e d i n t o t h e p a r k a n d fol low s igns for t h e I n n . W e a r e in t h e Sa l i sbury R o o m .

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MARCH 19 - PALISADES STATE PARK Alicia Scott, Matthew Tether, Nancy Weinstein, Harla Yesner, Richard Sieger, Paul Regenbogen, Hiked 11 miles on a sunny and brisk day (you do remember them); great views of area; spotted some turkey vultures. May 21 - FAHNSTOCK STATE PARK Bob McDermott (L), Barbara Punt, Harriet Katz, Liz Mansky, Tama Lipton, Henry Rosa, Rich Bull, Gabriela Baez, Lenore McLoughlin

Anne Harriman, Eden Akavia: great day all-around; covered 8 hilly miles on the AT; saw many chipmonks, black snakes, and those turkey vultures again. MAY 21 - MINNEWASKA MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE Shauna Steffens, Ron Martin, Janet Pomerantz with her friend Ed, and Jack Gebel. We spent a great day biking. Beginning at Peters Kill Carriageway, we pedaled up to and around Lake Awosting. Continuing on the yellow path, we made our way up to Castle and Hamilton Points ending up at Lake Minnewaska, with a brief stop at the falls. Afterwards we punished ourselves with some wiener schnitzel and beer at the Brauhaus (Diet, what else).

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ADIRONDACK MTS....Hike Sawteeth and the Gothics from the Ausable Club. Camp at Roaring Brook Falls Sat. and Sunday night, return on Monday. CHARLIE HANSON 669-2485 REGISTER BY AUG. 27.

PALISADES/LONG PATH....Hike 6-8 miles of great views at a relaxed pace. CAROL McHUGH 718-423-4083 6-9 PM REGISTER BY SEPT. 2.

HAMPTONS BIKE RIDE....50 miles around one of L.I.'s most scenic areas. Helmets required. JUDY SNYDER 826-5261 REGISTER BY SEPT. 8.

HARRIMAN STATE PARK....Hike West Mt. and enjoy the beautiful views of Perkins Memorial Tower and the Hudson River. Some rock climbing involved. ELIZABETH MANSKY 621-6704 7-9 PM REGISTER BY SEPT. 9.

AT BACKPACK....Wow! It looks like a forced march to test the mettle of ADK Long Island Chapter.. A 40 mile trek on the AT from Port Jervis to the Delaware Water Gap. We'll pass through High Point State Park Forest and Worthington State Forest with spectacular views. JACK LAMBROS 242-5654 8-10 PM REGISTER BY SEPT. 10.

WILDWOOD STATE PARK WALK AND SWIM....An easy saunter through the woods, a relaxing and luxurious beach stroll and lunch followed by a swim in LI Sound - the makings of a great day! Bring water, tick repellant and a lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer attitude because we won't be rushing home. We need cars to shuttle folks from train to park. Joint with the Sierra Club. BOB McDERMOTT 718-776-8379 before 10:00PM REGISTER BY SEPT. 14.

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CANOE THE HUDSON....Paddle the Constitution Marsh Sanctuary and the Hudson River near West Point on an Audubon Ranger guided three hour canoe trip. Enjoy the heart of the Hudson Highlands later with a hike in the Manitoga Nature Preserve or antiquing in Cold Spring. Canoes, equipment and guides provided free. I suggest a $5.00 donation. LIMITED TO 15. CAROL McHUGH 718-423-4083 6-9 PM REGISTER BY SEPT. 14.

SCHUNEMUNK..*.Catch the turning leaves as we hike 7 miles on the Hudson Highlands' highest mountain. ALAN CHEVAT 718-768-1019 BEFORE 10:00PM REGISTER BY SEPT. 15.

EMPOWERMENT PLUS 1....Climb a moderate Catskill peak, VLY, at a moderate pace to introduce yourself to compass work and to the terrain of the Catskill. Raindate Sunday. ARLENE SCHOLER 354-0231 BEFORE 9:30PM REGISTER BY SEPT. 22.

ADIRONDACK CANOE TRIP....Canoe the Adirondacks. Extended canoe camping outing. Itinerary to be determined by the number of participants, as well as their level of experience. CAMPING EXPERIENCE A MUST! Canoeing experience helpful. JIM PELZER 627-2551 for details no later than Sept. 14. 8-10 PM.

AT - WESTERN MAINE....Rugged day hiking amidst the bright fall colors of rugged Maine mountains See moose, black bears, loons and other animals of the northern forest. Hikes will average 10-12 miles each day. Lodging at inexpensive motels. Reserve lodging on your own ASAP as this is the popular Fall Foliage season. LANNY WEXLAR 938-5721 7-10 PM REGISTER AS.AP.

RHINEBECK BIKE RIDE....Pedal 57 miles through this bicyclist's paradise along the Hudson past numerous estates in a landscape alternating between woodlands and open fields with a view of the Catskills in the distance. Dinner at the Beekman Arms, the oldest Inn in America, after the ride. Helmets a must. DON MANTELL 598-1015 REGISTER BY SEPT. 23.

SLIDE AND CORNELL....Hike these famous Catskill peaks during the peak of Fall Foliage. 7 miles and 3600' at a steady pace. RICH FRAM 783-6628, (Work # 718-482-4864) before 10:00PM. REGISTER BY SEPT. 29.

TWIN MT....Climb this Catskill 3500 peak. See Pecay Notch, beaver dams, splendid views, trail over Twin is part of the famous Devil's Path. 1680' elevation at a moderate pace. CAROL MANTELL 598-1015 REGISTER BY SEPT. 30.

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HARRIMAN STATE PARK....Enjoy several lovely trails in the Pine Meadow area and the Reeves Visitor Center. ELIZABETH MANSKY 621-6704 HARRIET KATZ 759-9738 7-9 PM REGISTER BY OCT. 1. _

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HARRIMAN STATE PARK....Hike 6-8 miles with us at a moderate pace along trials sure to delight any biker. JUNE FAIT/HERB COLES 897-5306 Before 10:OOPM. REGISTER BY OCT. 6.

TRAPPS TO GERTRUDE'S NOSE....Hike this long ridge with sparkling white cliff visible from the NYS Thruway and be treated to some of the best views in the State. 8.5 miles with a vertical rise of 800'. JEFF RITTER 718-347-4078 REGISTER BY OCT. 13.

MINNEWASKA MT. BIKE RIDE....Tour some of the President's favorite trails in the glorious Shawangunks. Mountain or hybrid bikes only. Helmets required. JACK GEBEL 288-2208

EMPOWERMENT PLUS 11....Climb a moderate Catskill peak, Eagle, via Shandaken Creek at a moderate pace. Distance of 8 miles. Raindate Sunday. ARLENE SCHOLER 354-0231 Before 9:30PM REGISTER BY OCT. 20.

FAHNESTOCK STATE PARK AUTUMN HIKE....One of our familiar and beautiful haunts should be especially exciting with Fall's riotous colors lending enchantment to the day. We'll do about 8 moderate miles, much on the AT, and climb Candlewood Hill for lunch and great views. Set aside the entire day because we will not rush. Ergo, this trip is not for those who would trek long and hard. Bring lunch, water, tick repellant and your legendary appetites for dinner afterwards in quaint Cold Spring. We need cars to shuttle folks from train to park. Joint with the Sierra Club. BOB McDERMOTT 718-776-8379 before 10:00PM REGISTER BY OCT. 19.

SLIDE MOUNTAIN LOOP....Climb the Catskill highest mountain on the Phoenicia East Branch Trail and the Long Path. Return via the Wittenburg-Cornell Slide Trail. 7 miles, 1700 vertical rise at a sensible pace. CAROL MANTELL 598-1015 REGISTER BY OCT. 28.

EVERY THURSDAY, Day hikes are run in Harriman Park & other locations. Hikers meet at the Burger King at Northern Blvd & 123rd St, Bayside, Queens at 8:45AM and return by 4:00PM. Call to confirm evening before. LIZ MANSKY 621-6704 BERNARD TANENBAUM 482-5379

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CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRIP AT LAPLAND LAKE....Approximate cost $145.00 for the 3-day weekend, includes housekeeping cabin, trails fee, and sauna. Application with coupon in the Nov.-Dec. Mountaineer. HERBERT COLES/JUNE FAIT 897-5306 7-10 PM.

DON MANTELL is the outings coordinator for NOV/DEC Mountaineer. Contact DON at 598-1015 to register your outing for publication. Please send your trip reports to: PATRICIA BELIKIS 45 OAKLAND AVE.

LYNBROOK, NY 11563 (516) 593-1937 ANY QUESTIONS? Call PATRICIA at HOME NOTE: To make things easy just write a brief description of your hike using full names of members & first names of guests and remember you must have the waiver of indemnity signed to be included in the looking back column. LEADERS it's your responsibility to write the report. ( SEE BLANK TRIP REPORT ON PAGE 9)

O U T I N G S GUIDELINES: REGISTRATION FOR ALL OUTINGS IS REQUIRED. Leader may refuse to take anyone not registered. Persons who do register are expected to show up or call to cancel. * GROUND RULES AND SUGGESTIONS - Minors (under 18) without parent or responsible adult accompanying must call leader prior to trip for OK. Bring trail snack, water, extra piece of clothing for warmth, hat & rain gear. Hiking trips require sturdy footwear. Consult with leader if in doubt as to trip requirements. CARPOOL LOCATION - Shopping center (street parking only) on northwest corner of Long Island Expressway Service Road and Little Neck Parkway (Exit 32). * CARPOOL RATES - Suggested minimums: Harriman $10, Shawangunks $15, Catskills $20, Adirondacks $45. Drivers set final rates.

H I K E CLASSIFICATIONS CLASS (A) Strenuous: Over 10 miles, fast pace, steep climbs up & down all day. More than 35 miles on bicycle. CLASS (B) Moderate: Under 10 miles, moderate pace, some climbing, possibily going up & down hills all day (but not too steeply) or a long flat hike of 10 miles or more. 10 to 30 miles on bicycle. CLASS (C) Easy: Under 6 miles, usually on flat terrain at a leisurely pace. 10 miles or less on bicycle, suitable for abeginner. +/- Indicates more difficult or slightly easy.,

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"almost over . I h o p e tha t m o s t of y o u h a d t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o get o u t a n d e n j o y t h e o u t d o o r s . I l ed 14 canoe i s t s an a t w o day odyssey d o w n t h e D e l a w a r e R i v e r . I t was g rea t fun. I a l so a t t e n d e d t h e H a m p t o n s B e a c h pa r ty h o s t e d by J a c k G e b e l a n d h i s wife. S h r i m p s , Swordf i sh s teaks , c l a m s w a s h e d d o w n by p l en ty of suds , a n d w i l d O c e a n waves m a d e for l ively t imes A D I R O N D A C M A G A Z I N E : A small n e w s b r ie f f rom t h e m a i n c lub in L a k e G e o r g e r e c o m m e n d s t o all C l u b m e m b e r s tha t they s h o u l d p a t r o n i z e t h e adve r t i s e r s in the i r magaz ine , s i n c e s o m e of t h e cos t of p u b l i s h i n g t h e m a g a z i n e is p a i d for w i th adve r t i s ing $ $ $ . S o w h e n you visi t a b u s i n e s s d o n ' t h e s i t a t e to let t h e m k n o w you saw the i r ad in t h e A d i r o n d a c M a g a z i n e . T h i s C l u b is so r t of a n u r s e r y for n e w h i k e r s . T h e y s ta r t by c l i m b i n g B e a r M t . in H a r r i m a n P a r k a n d g rav i t a te to t h e Ca t sk i l l s a n d A d i r o n d a c k s ( T h e A d u l t M o u n t a i n s ). I c l i m b e d t h e 1 0 . 0 0 0 0 F t . M o u n t Las sen V o l c a n o in N o r t h e r n Ca l i fo rn i a & o t h e r s have s ca l ed t h e p e a k s of E u r o p e a n d even g o n e t o

N e p a l t o w a l k in t h e foo th i l l s of Eve re s t . T h e sk ies t h e l imi t . G o for i t! T Y P I S T S N E E D E D ! If you h a v e a c o m p u t e r a n d w o u l d l i k e t o t ype s o m e s to r i e s s u b m i t t e d by o t h e r s for i n c l u s i o n in th i s news l e t t e r D O N ' T hes i t a t e t o c o n t a c t t h e E D I T O R . I c o u l d u s e t h e h e l p . J u s t p u t t h e w o r k o n a I B M f loppy d i sk a n d s e n d t o me . C A L L 2 8 9 - 5 3 7 5 for de ta i l s .

T H A N K S ! T o E D S L A U G H T E R & family M E M B E R S , J O S H U A , C H R I S T O P H E R , M I C H A E L , & M I C H E L E for fo ld ing t h e J u l y - A u g u s t e d i t i o n of t h e M o u n t a i n e e r . See you on t h e t ra i l s .

R O A D C L O S E D ! <B>

THE TAYLOR ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE NYS THRUWAY IS CLOSED INDEFINITELY FOR REPAIRS. Taylor Road provides access to parking for the northern end of the Schunemunk Mountain trails (see West Hudson Trails Map #8, near Mountainville). Alternate Route (5-6 miles detour): continue north on Rte 32 (passing the usual turnoff; Black Rock Fish & Game Club sign) for 2.6 miles to Orris Mill Road (Storm King Art Center sign marks this corner). Turn left & continue for 1 mile, turning _ left again onto Otterkill Road. Another mile will bring you •

to Taylor Road. Left onto Taylor Road and continue for another 1.5 miles to hiker parking lot.

P r e s i d e n t ' s P e n By J a c k G e b e l

O u r first annua l B E A C H P A R T Y -P I C - N I C B A R - B - Q U E O U T I N G is now his tory . D i a n e B a m f o r d never s h o w e d , b u t we m a d e t h e bes t of it anyway a n d p r o c e e d e d t o have a grea t t ime.

C a r r i e E h l i d id a terr i f ic j o b wi th all t h e good ie s , Thanks!! ! ! ! Th i s m e a n s t ha t s u m m e r is j u s t a b o u t over . A n o t h e r i n d i c a t i o n is t he s t r ange l o o k o n s o m e of t h e m e m b e r s faces, you k n o w t h e l o o k , it is usua l ly a c c o m p a n i e d wi th a n e r v o u s twi tch w h e n ever they see a s choo l k id , t h r e e guesses as to w h o I am t a l k i n g a b o u t .

W e still h a v e s o m e spaces ava i l ab le for t h e C o l u m b u s D a y o u t i n g in t h e D a k s . If i n t e r e s t e d call D o n M a n t e l l A S A P , you may j u s t b e l u c k y and get t o s p e n d a supe r w e e k e n d w i t h a grea t b u n c h of folks at a fantas t ic se t t ing.

S e p t e m b e r 8 t h , m a r k tha t d a t e d o w n ( h o p e y o u all get th i s news le t t e r by t h e n ) tha t is o u r first m e e t i n g after o u r s u m m e r recess . I g u a r a n t e e tha t you wil l have a g o o d t ime, it is def in i te ly a " D O N O T MISS" evening . See a n d h e a r of s o m e of t h e exot ic a n d in t e re s t ing p l a c e s s o m e of t h e exot ic a n d in t e re s t ing p l a c e s m e m b e r s have vis i ted d u r i n g t h e s u m m e r . A n d if tha t is n o t e n o u g h t o get you t o a t t end , t h e n you w o n ' t w a n t to miss t h e r ecen t ly d i s cove red e n o r m o u s l y wit ty h u m o r of o u r o w n Les te r W a h r e n b u r g . If w e a r e ever go ing to h a v e a r e c o r d - b r e a k i n g m e e t i n g , as far as a t t e n d a n c e goes, t hen le ts m a k e it th i s o n e .

O n e m o r e i t em, tha t is t h e O c t o b e r D i n n e r tha t J u n e F a i t has p u t t oge the r o n c e again . I t is a g rea t i nexpens ive even ing s h a r e d by s o m e wonde r fu l p e o p l e , a n d at t he s a m e t ime get t o m e e t t h e newly e lec ted officers. E l e c t e d o r " C o n n e d " , Wha teve r , they will b e the re . See you , h a v e a g o o d one !

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I h i k e a lo t a n d s p e n d n igh t s d e e p in D w o o d s . W h i l e h i k i n g my feets k e e p s l i ppn off r o u n d r o c k s . I w i sh t h e c l u b c o u l d get s o m e o n e t o f lat ten t h e s t o n e s so I w o u l d n ' t e n d u p s l i p p i n g off t h e d a r n e d th ings a n d h u r t i n g myself . G e e z , ! I c a n ' t s t a n d pa in . O n c e I am d e e p in t h e w o o d s a n d set u p my ten t . I a m a l o n e wi th n a t u r e . A t n igh t w h e n all is d a r k I usua l ly h e a r s t r a n g e s o u n d s ou t s ide . I s lowly u n z i p t h e t en t f lap a n d l o o k o r o u n d for t h e s o u r c e of D c o m o t i o n . A h seez n o t t i n b u t D d a r k of n igh t . D i s s h u r e gives m e a case of t h e c r eeps ! K n o w i n g tha t a pa i r of eyes a r e o u t t h e r e s t a i r i ng at m e in t h e j e t b l a c k n e s s , causes m e t o s l eep w i th o n e eye o p e n . J u s t in case. Y o u see! O n e c o l d n igh t I w u z f reez ing a n d w o k e d u r i n g t h e n igh t a n d t h e t en t was

w a r m as toas t . A s a ma t t e r of fact a B l a c k B e a r k r e p t i n t o my ten t a n d fell a s leep a n d was s n o r e i n g sound ly . I ce r ta in ly d i d n ' t w a n t t o d i s t u rb D cr i t t e r a n d d i d n ' t stir all n ight . I n D m o n i n I c r ep t o u t a n d tossed s o m e s tones at t h e t en t and D c r e a t u r e t o r e my ten t all t o sh reads . M y new ten t s leeps one .

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D e s p i t e h u r r i c a n e force w i n d s th i s i n t r e p i d b a n d of L . L A D K ' e r s r e a c h t h e t o p . ( L t o R ) L i n d a Page , J u d y B e l c h e c k , Ka thy M a r i o , R o n E n g a s s e r , G u y P a g e & P a u l Lanz i l l o t t a N o t s h o w n is Ca thy L a n z i l l o t t a n e e Ayres , p h o t o g r a p h e r . F r o m 1 9 9 3 O c t o b e r o u t i n g .

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TO TRIP LEADERS: Please fill out this OUTING REPORT, requesting information about the trip you led. Make photo copies of this report for additional outings you may lead in the future. Mail to the LOOKING BACK FEATURE WRITER LISTED AT THE END OF THE OUTINGS LIST.

Thank you for your assistance.

Please provide the following information about your outing for the next edition of the Ll-ADK Mountaineer.

1. Outings Description:

Please write in the following information:

Trip date(s): Trip destination:

Names of participants (including non-members):

Where did non-members hear about outing? Adirondac City Sports Trailwalker Friend Other.

2. Mileage covered:

Terrain (circle all applicable): Mostly Level Hilly Mountainous

Weather conditions:

What points of interest were seen and did any interesting events occurr on the outing?

Wildlife seen along the way:

3. Were there any particular problems with the trail (e.g., poorly marked, eroded, mud, overgrown, blowdown, evidence of ATV, houses, mountain bikes, etc.)? If so, please describe problem and trail section. Information will be relayed to Trails

Committee..

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JUNE 11 - MASHOMACK PRESERVE, SHELTER ISLAND Bob McDermott (1), Lexy Durand, Eden Baez, Lenore M'lxmghlin, Anne Harriman, Eden Akavia, Claudia Leon, Paulenier Lee, Stephanie Kip...We covered 11-12 mostly level miles on this warm and sunny day and were able to see Gardiner's Bay and many salt-water marshes from an elevated vantage point. The preserve is lovely; had lunch behind a duck blind watching for waterfowl; saw ducks, geese, swans, and even some deer. JUNE 11 - DELAWARE RIVER CANOE TRIP Ron Engasser (L) & JACK LAMBROS (Co-L) led 14 intrepid thrill seekers on a journey of epic proportions. Ron's son Steve and brother Bob and Jacks son and friends Bob Kelly & Son, Pat Belikis, Jack Gebel, Bruce Beyer & Friend Bob, K-ADK'ers FENNA KOPPELMAN, Mr. and Mrs. TOLLEY. On a nice day the group paddled down the Delaware River past rapids and a scenic shoreline. We camped on the river and tall tales were told by the fireside. The night was eventful with crackling thunder storms and torrential downpour coupled with the thundering rattling of a passing freight train on the CONRAIL tracks across the river. The group spotted river Shad and Eels, Herons, Cranes, Bald Eagles, Hawks, Muskrats and (lions and Tigers and Bears). A great time was had by all. JUNE 12 - SCHUNEMUNK...Janet Pomeranz (1), Ed Hapman, Jack and Joan Wiesenbloom...This fearless foursome drove 30 mostly level miles through dark clouds, drizzle, slippery roads, much danger...reached RED APPLE RESTAURANT in Southfields; saw many cats and dogs in the form of rain. Hike was cancelled, bad weather! JUNE !8 - CANOE TRIP PECONIC RIVER Dorothy

McGarvey (1), Carol McHugh, Pauline La very. On this sultry morning (was it sultry even then?) We paddled from Calverton to Riverhead. Three in a canoe worked out very well since it gave one of us a rest each time we switched places along the eight mile route. The wildlife we saw outstripped in number and

variety anything seen in recent years along the river. Brand new families of swans, geese, and ducks competed with us for space. One intentional and one unintentional swim, followed by a well-deserved stop at the local ice cream parlor, completed this great day. JUNE 25-JULY 2...APEX CHALLENGE, WHITE MOUNTAINS, Nil...Lanny Wexler (L), George Form, and B, Liszewski spent a week of strenuous hiking in the White Mts. rugged terrain, averaged 8-13 miles/day. Stayed at Appalachian Mt. Club huts at Lonesome Lake, Lake of the Clouds; hiked in the alpine zone above treeline. Highlight of trip: the climb up 6,288 ft. Mt. Washington to participate in the APEX CHALLENGE on June 29. For the first time ever, people stood on all the highest points in each of the 50 states on the same day to celebrate Lanny's birthday.

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THURSDAY Sept . 8 F a l l R e u n i o n - J a m s e s s i o n a b o u t what was done th i s summer .

THURSDAY O c t . 13 Annual L.I ADK Dinner a t the Sa l i sbury Inn.

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