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Trail conditions and weather for the High Peaks: ADK LOJ: (518)523-3518 for a recording, or (518)523-3441 is the regular LOJ phone number.
The nominating committee composed of Phil Corell, Len Grubbs, and Joe Urbanczyk have submitted the following names: for President, George Sloan; for Vice President, Nancy Birdsall; for Directors, Ed Bunk and L. John VanNorden
THE ADIRONDACK FORTY-SIXERS, INC.
THE TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL
46er OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
ATTENTION: Camp counselors, Y-leaders, Scout leaders, 4-H leaders, Recreation personnel, teachers, and others interested in leading or participating in wilderness trips.
WHAT: an intensive weekend workshop designed to train individuals involved in leading groups on wilderness camping trips.
WHO ATTENDS: the program is designed for leaders of all ages and physical condition. Our intent is for participants to learn by observation and doing within each individual's capabilities.
Topics covered: pre-trip planning and safety; food planning and packaging; campsite organization and safety; meal preparation and safe use of stoves; map and compass; group leadership; wilderness emergencies and how to respond to them; appreciation of the adirondack environment; geologic history of the region; evaluation of proper clothing and equipment; baking in the out-of-doors; hypothermia; the new wilderness ethic; camp leadership training; establishing a campsite; nature, folklore, and history of theadirondacks.
WHEN: May 2, 3, and 4, 1997
WHERE: Adirondak Loj, Lake Placid, NY
SPONSORED BY: the Adirondack Forty-Sixers--a non-profit organization of those who have climbed the 46 major peaks of the adirondacks. We provide this as a public service to all who are interested in utilizing the adirondacks properly. cost: only $10 per person -- total cost to participants for the weekend! We provide campsite, food, and experienced instructors. note: a $20 registration fee is assessed, but $10 is refunded upon completion of the workshop. for more information and application forms, write:
ADIRONDACK FORTY-SIXERS C/o Tim Tefft, Co-Chairman P.O. Box 79 Greenwich, NY 12834-0079
**SELECTION APRIL 15TH, 1997 -- APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN!!
ANNUAL MEETING: SATURDAY, MAY 24 1996 to MONDAY, MAY 26, 1996
PLEASE NOTE: All who are interested in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks are welcome to participate in all of the activities of the week-end: Summit Stabilization, trail work, the Meeting, the Dinner, the Program, the hikes, climbs - everything! This includes not only the 46ERS and their families, the "Peeks Subscribers" and their friends, the Aspiring 46ERS and their friends, but also any non-Aspiring 46ERS - EVERYONE is welcome!
No scheduled hikes or climbs are scheduled. Work them out among your friends. But there are scheduled trail maintenance work and summit soil stabilization. Details and ways to sign-up are to be found later in the 46er Newsletter.
ALL IN-DOOR ACTIVITIES will be held at the Keene Central School located in Keene Valley NY (yes, that is correct, not Keene NY, it is Keene valley NY)
SATURDAY: 2:00 to 4:30 PM: For those wishing to freshen up from the day's vigors, the school's showers will be open.
4:30 to 5:30 PM: Social Hour in the gym.
5:30 PM: Dinner (for those holding tickets)
MENU: Choice of: a. Garden Vegetable Lasagna or b. Lasagna Classic with meat served with tossed salad, garlic bread; desert is apple crisp with whipped cream; coffee, tea, or milk (milk if ordered)
Adults: $12.00 Children, under 12: $8.00
DINNER RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! Maximum number accommodated: 350 Please use Reservation Form enclosed in your newsletter.
NOTE: DEADLINE TO RECEIVE RESERVATIONS IS MAY 10th. (After that date you may phone the school to learn if there are any openings left:(518) 576-4555)
7:00 PM: THE ANNUAL MEETING The agenda will include reports on current 46er projects, the introduction of new Recorder Members and the presentation to them of their "Certificate of Accomplishment", the election of officers, and much more.
PROGRAM: "Tour of Mt. Blanc" by 46er # 2534 June Fait.
THE GREAT OUTDOOR ADIRONDACK RENDEZVOUS
"The Great Outdoor Adirondack Rendezvous is a family-oriented, hands-on, three-day 'camporee' featuring an outdoor equipment show and a sampler of North Country activities including camping, hiking, canoeing......."
Date: June 6-8 weekend
Location: Lake Placid Horse Show Grounds
Activities: swap tent, camping, bobsled tryouts, Adk storytelling, horseback riding, live music, and lectures on rafting/mtn biking/fly fishing/rock climbing/wood carving/you-name-it.
Admission: $3. (free parking) For information: (campsites reservation) 800-44placid, or Bill Stowe 518-523-3961.
The ADK Mtn Club has arranged several items, like live music, and assorted guided hikes. The 46ers Club will have a booth/exhibit.
Dear Trail Crew Volunteer: Once again, it is time to sign up for projects we will be undertaking during the 1997 trail maintenance season. We have scheduled a variety of projects to keep interesting, including two "Women's only" trips this year. We are concentrating on cutting on the Dix, Elk Lake and Round Pond trails to finish opening them to the summit. Come and join your trailmasters for some work and fun.
Len, Dave, and Joe, Trailmasters
May 10, Dix-Round Pond Blowdown Sweep. We will clear blowdown from the trailhead to the summit of Dix if time and snow conditions permit. If we have a large enough crew, we will also clear water bars. We will work on Saturday only, but Round Pond offers several attractive camp sites if your planscall for an overnight stay. We will meet at the trailhead on Route 73 at 7:50 a.m.
May 24 and May 25, Spring Meeting Weekend. On Saturday, we will undertake the usual maintenance activities around Heart Lake, clearing blowdown to Scott Clearing and Wallface Ponds and cleaning water bars. Sunday, we will clear blowdown on the North Trail to Giant. We will meet on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. at the Camper-Hiker Building (near the Loj). On Sunday, we will meet at the trailhead on Route 9N at 8:15 a.m.
June 7, Dix-Elk Lake Trail. We will clear blowdown on the Hunters Pass and Beckhorn trails to the summit of Dix. We will work on Saturday only, but for crew members staying overnight, there is camping at Slide Brook. We will meet at 7:50 a.m. at trailhead parking on Elk Lake Road. (off Blue Ridge Road, Northway exit 29).
June 20 thru June 22, Dix-Elk Lake Lean-to Project. The existing lean-to at Lillian Brook needs to be replaced. We will take down the old and construct a new lean-to in the vicinity. We will begin this project on Friday, but if you can't arrive until Saturday, that is OK. Meet us at Lillian Brook. This project is contingent upon site approval and the transportation of the lean-to package to the site. The meeting place on Friday is at trailhead parking on Elk Lake Road (off Blue Ridge Road, Northway exit 29) at 7:50 a.m.
July 11 thru July 13, Dix-Elk Lake Trail. This will be a sidecutting weekend where we continue our efforts to open the Hunters Pass trail to the summit. Since we will be working above Hunters pass, we will pack in on Friday to establish camp beyond the Beckhom trail junction. By doing that, we can get to the work site early Saturday morning to get in a full day of work. Sunday will be your day to climb, relax, or pack out (no work). If you can't arrive on Friday, join us on Saturday at the work site. We won't be hard to find. We will meet on Friday, at noon, at trail head parking on Elk Lake Road (off Blue Ridge Road, Northway exit 29).
July 19 and July 20, Dix-Elk Lake Trail. Last year we held a "women's only" work weekend and had a good turnout and good feedback. This is the first of two "women's only" weekends that we are offering this year. We will be side cutting on the Elk Lake trail between Slide Brook and the Beckhorn trail. Women, come and join us for a fun weekend. We will meet on Saturday at 7:50 a.m., at trailhead parking on Elk Lake Road (off Blue Ridge Road, Northway exit 29).
July 25 thru July 27, Dix-Round Pond Trail. This is a side cutting trip to open the Round Pond trail from the slide to the summit of Dix. Since we will be working up high, we will pack in on Friday and make camp in the vicinity of the Boquet River lean-to, That way, we can get to the work site early on Saturday to get in a full day of work. Sunday will be your day to climb, relax, orpack out (no work). If you can't arrive on Friday, join us on Saturday at the work site. We won't be hard to find. We will meet on Friday at noon at the trailhead on Route 73.
August 9 and August 10, Dix-Elk Lake Trail. We will be back on the Elk Lake trail for a few repairs, a potpourri of projects. The short approach ramp to the Lillian Brook bridge is deteriorating, so we will replace the logs. After completing this project, we will return to Slide Brook and add a stringer to the bridge by the lean-to. The current bridge is quite narrow so this will widen the walkway. We will meet on Saturday at 7:50 a.m., at trailhead parking on Elk Lake Road (off Blue Ridge Road, Northway exit 29).
August 16 and August 17, Dix-Round Pond Trail. The second "women's only" trail crew of the season takes to the woods for some side cutting. Join us and be a part of this fun event. We will meet at the trailhead on Route 73 at 7:50 a.m.
August 23 and August 24, Putnam Pond? Paradox Lake? Who Knows? This is always a weekend of fun as well as work where we camp in a State camp ground. This means car camping with coolers, real food, tables and a shower at the end of the work day. Darwin, our DEC contact, always comes up with an interesting project - a bridge, a lean-to repair or maybe something new to challenge us. Sign up and we will communicate the project and location to you several weeks in advance.
September 6 and September 7, Tabletop Path Rehabilitation. This is the first of the trailless peak paths that we will be rehabilitating. We will be clearing blowdown from Indian Falls to the summit and closing multiple side paths. Also, if approved, we will cut a new section of path on the summit ridge to avoid a wet spot along the existing path. We will meet at the Camper-Hiker building at 7:50 a.m.
October 11, Fall meeting Saturday. We will select a project on the Dix, Round Pond trail for our activity. Meeting place will be the Keene Valley School parking lot at 7:50 a.m.
This page updated 10 Jun 97.