ADK is...

a community of members that share a love for outdoor recreation and are passionate about protecting the fragile ecosystems and incomparable beauty of the Adirondacks, Catskills, and other wild lands and waters of New York State.

 

Membership dues make it possible for ADK to...

  • maintain hundreds of miles of hiking, skiing, and snowshoe trails each year throughout the Catskills, Adirondacks, and other wild lands in NYS. Read more...
 
  • monitor and influence the management of wild lands and waters throughout NYS. These efforts include advocacy in support of land acquisition for the NYS Forest Preserve, and commenting on Unit Management Plans and other recreational management plans. Read more...
 
  • help protect the fish and plant life in Adirondack Lakes and ponds; the trees and soil in Adirondack forests; and the air quality for hikers and residents in the Adirondack Park by going all the way to the Supreme Court to bring an end to mercury pollution and acid rain.  Read more...
 
  • provide Summit Stewards to educate visitors about the fragility of the alpine plant community on the peaks of some of the highest mountains in NYS. Many of the alpine plant species are rare or endangered and are susceptible to destruction by foot traffic. Read more...
 
  • provide affordable skill building courses that emphasize safety, responsible recreation, and a responsible environmental ethic. Read more...

Volunteers make it possible for ADK to...

  • provide an extensive outdoor recreation program through ADK chapters. ADK’s 25 volunteer-led chapters coordinate numerous group outdoor recreational opportunities for all skill levels, year-round! Chapters also provide you with an opportunity to make a difference in your local community, whether it is protecting the wilderness, participating in trail work, or testifying at a local hearing. As a chapter member, you will receive a chapter newsletter to keep you informed about outings, education programs, and other chapter activities. Read more...
 
  • provide an opportunity for members to travel the world with fellow ADKers through the Adventure Travel program. Volunteers lead more than 20 domestic and international trips each year. Read more...
 
  • offer lodging opportunities at Johns Brook Lodge and the Adirondak Loj in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks. Volunteers provide hundreds of hours of hard labor each year, helping to ensure that the facilities are well maintained.  Read more...
 
  • maintain hundreds of miles of hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing trails in the Adirondacks and Catskills, and other wild lands in NYS. Read more...

Most importantly, ADK is a member-directed organization.  Volunteer members are the driving force behind ADK's policy making and strategic decisions. These dedicated volunteers work closely with the diligent ADK staff to ensure that the New York State Forest Preserve is available for the public's enjoyment today and in the future. Read more...

 

Annual Membership Dues (2007):
Individual $50
Family (including children under 18) $60
Senior (65 or older) $40
Senior Family (65 or older) $50
Student (full-time, 18 and older) $40
Individual Life $1,300
Family Life $1,950