Algonquin Chapter

Algonquin Chapter

Adirondack Mountain Club
Winter Calendar 2010

March - April Outings 2010

Watch the "Sport Shorts" in the Press Republican for updates.

Notes to Participants: You must:

  • Join at least one moderate outing, before participating in a strenuous outing. Please respect the group and be fair in estimating your capabilities.
  • Call the trip leader 2 days in advance.
  • Expect winter conditions in the mountains, even in the spring. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear; bring adequate food and (hot) liquid.
  • Sign the liability form, as required by ADK.
  • Minor children must be accompanied by an adult, other than the trip leader.
  • Please c ontribute to the cost of gasoline, if car pooling.


Trip leaders must file a trip report within 2 weeks of the outing:
Send to Outings Chair: Jim King, PO Box 73, Cadyville, NY 12918

Regular Chapter programs are held at 7:00 p.m. followed by a chapter meeting at the Old County Courthouse, 2nd floor meeting room, on the first Friday of each month, unless otherwise specified. The public is welcome at all meetings and outings.


Wed. 3 March Walk around Plattsburgh Lynn Valenti 3:00 pm City Hall Steps

Thurs. Mar 4 Ski Whiteface North Country Chamber annual ski event at Whiteface Mountain. Cost $32 for a lift ticket and aprés ski refreshments. Sign up as an ADK member at the chamber office on Rt 9 north before 2/25. Pass holders: $3 at the door: Cloudspin Lounge for aprés ski .

Fri. Mar. 5 “Think Green”: Chapter Program/ Meeting Old County Courthouse
7:00 p.m. Program: “Think Green! Recycling in the North Country”
Speaker: Barbara Landes, chair of the Plattsburgh Area League of Women Voters committee with the assistance of Casella Waste Systems has completed an expansive list of places to recycle rather than add to our local landfill. The end result of this year-long study is a pamphlet listing where people can recycle or reuse many things that might otherwise be thrown away. Everyone will receive a copy of “Think Green!” Do you have a favorite place to recycle, a unique use of recyclable material or have a question as to where something can be recycled?

Sat. 6 March XC ski Taylor Pond Jim Nichols. Call by March 4, 561 - 7038 jnichols7038@charter.net

Wed. 10 March Walk around Plattsburgh. Lynn Valenti 3:00 pm City Hall Steps

Sat 13 March Snowshoe Coon Mt. Peter Galvani Call by March 11, 561 - 5054

Sat. 13 March 4th Annual "Swamp and Ski," Over the Mountain - through the woods and swamp. Strenuous (members only). Call by 3/10. Leader: Nancy Olsen, 561-0189

Wed. 17 March Walk around Plattsburgh. Lynn Valenti 3:00 pm City Hall Steps

Fri. 19 March XC ski Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Anne Bailey. Call by March 17, 563 5794


SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

Sat. 20 March Snowshoe Rattlesnake Mt., Peter Galvani. Call by March 18, 561-5054

Sun. 28 March Lynn Valenti will lead an outing to Adirondack Mountain Club’s Adirondak Loj. Outdoor activities in the afternoon are weather dependent: snowshoe, X-C ski, walk, all abilities. A family style dinner will be served in the Loj at 6 p.m., cost ca. $20 per person.
Make your reservations for dinner with Lynn by 3/24 by calling 562 - 0553.
Note. Have you ever stayed at Adirondak Loj? This might be a nice time to try it. Inquire if there is room for you or your group Sat. or Sun. nite. Reasonable rates, breakfast included plus the ADK member discount. For reservations and information on the Loj call 523-3441.


Wed. 24 March Walk around Plattsburgh. Lynn Valenti 3:00 pm City Hall Steps

Wed. 31 March Walk around Plattsburgh. Lynn Valenti 3:00 pm City Hall Steps

Wed. 7 April Walk around Plattsburgh. Lynn Valenti 3:00 pm City Hall Steps

Friday April 9 Program/Meeting Old Clinton County Courthouse
7:00 p.m. Program: Slovakia Speaker: Steven Engelhart, Executive Director of Adirondack Architectural Heritage.
AARCH is a private, nonprofit, historic preservation organization for New York State’s Adirondack Park. Their mission is to promote better public understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the region’s architecture, communities, and historic sites.
In May 2009, Steven Engelhart and Michael Frenette, a restoration craftsman from Tupper Lake, went to the eastern European country of Slovakia on a professional exchange They traveled the country meeting historic preservation professionals and craftspeople, looked at works in progress, explored the countryside, and enjoyed the sights and people. Steven will share images and stories from this trip and discuss how it informed and changed his work in the Adirondack region.

Sat. April 10 North Country Squares annual pancake breakfast at Sanger's Sugar House, Ingraham. Eat anytime, a group walk will begin at noon in the sugar bush. Must wear hiking boots. All abilities. Leader: Nancy Olsen, 561 - 0189

Wed. 14 April Walk around Plattsburgh. Lynn Valenti 3:00 pm City Hall Steps

Sat. 17 April ? Hike ? XC Ski ? Snowshoe ? “Owls Head “ Anne Bailey Call by 4/15. 563 - 5794

Wed. 21 April Walk around Plattsburgh. Lynn Valenti 3:00 pm City Hall Steps

Thurs. 22 April Earth Day clean up. Meet Anne Bailey at 9:30 am City Hall Steps

Wed. 28 April Walk around Plattsburgh. Lynn Valenti 3:00 pm City Hall Steps

Fri. 30 April Waterfall trip ?????? Anne Bailey 561 - 5794

If you have a name badge please wear it to all of our gatherings. It’s a great way to get to know each other.