ADK Calendar of Events

ADK will be taking to the water aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement on Saturday, May 18, for Black Fly Affair: A Peace & Love Cruise. The 60s-themed cruise on beautiful Lake George, and the Club's biggest fundraiser of the year, will feature dining, silent and live auctions, beer and wine tastings and dancing to the music of Standing Room Only. Dress code is dressy, 60s style (tie dye optional, hiking boots mandatory). Tickets are $75 per person. Proceeds will supports ADK's efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasives that threaten our Adirondack waters. You can also show you care about clean water by supporting this important event through auction donations, cash donations or sponsorships. Volunteer opportunities are also available. More information will be available on the ADK website after March 1. For more immediate information, contact Deb Zack at 800-395-8080 Ext. 42 or by email.

The Lake George Property Work Day occurs twice a year, in the spring and fall.  Volunteers gather at the Lake George Property and complete a variety of tasks around the property, from grounds maintenance and cleaning to minor construction projects. 

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American Hiking Society's National Trails Day® is the largest celebration of our nation's trail system.  National Trails Day occurs the first Saturday in June each year.  Events are held all across the country and range from hiking trips to trail maintenance projects.  The Adirondack Mountain Club has been hosting a National Trails Day event since its inception.  Around 100 volunteers participate in ADK's event each year.  Come join us in our celebration of our nation's trails.  This year ADK will be hosting its National Trails Day event out of the Adirondak Loj and Wilderness Campground.  We will be celebrating this day by completing a variety of trail projects.  Camping will be provided for free at the Wilderness Campground; following the event there will be a barbecue, music, and raffle.

Includes: Free full day of trail work, camping, barbeque, music and raffle

More Info Link: http://www.adk.org/page.php?pname=national-trails-day

This is an annual trail maintenance trip that involves cleaning existing drainage structures and removing blowdown in the Johns Brook Valley. The volunteer crew will pack into and stay at Johns Brook Lodge (3.5 miles) on Friday afternoon and leave on Sunday afternoon. FREE - no participation fee, donations appreciated.

More Info Link: http://www.adk.org/page.php?pname=volunteer-trails-schedule

This four-day Level-2 Essentials of Touring Canoe and Kayak Touring is designed to help outdoor educators and leaders, outfitters and enthusiasts refine paddling mechanics, hone rescue skills and develop teaching techniques.  Certification enables participants to offer courses focused on helping the student learn to travel safely and efficiently by canoe and/or kayak on flat-water.

The Laurentian Chapter is pleased to announce "Spring in the North Country," the 2013 ADK Spring Outing.

Spring Outing will be based at SUNY Potsdam in St. Lawrence County. There will be  a wide variety of outings including hikes, paddling trips, road cycling, mountain biking, nature walks, historic tours, at all levels of difficulty. Several events will be especially attractive to children and their parents.

The area is the St. Lawrence River Valley and the north slope of the Adirondacks. It includes lakes and rivers, waterfalls, small to medium-sized mountains, and a variety of cultural attractions. In conjunction with Spring Outing, Adirondack folk musicians Dan Berggren, Dan Duggan, and Peggy Lynn will perform an evening concert at Snell Hall, a performance venue of the Crane School of Music.

Registration is now open and closes on June 5, unless capacity is reached before then.

More Info Link: http://adklaurentian.org/springouting2013

Waterbars and step stones will be installed on this popular hiking trail. Be prepared to hike into the woods while carrying tools, daypack, and lunch. Anticipate project completion by late afternoon. FREE – no participation fee, donations appreciated.

More Info Link: http://www.adk.org/page.php?pname=volunteer-trails-schedule

This is the perfect project for people who would like to try trail work for the first time. Sidecutting will be the focus for the day, and the project will take place on the trails surrounding the ADK Loj in the High Peaks Region. All ages are welcome. FREE – no participation fee, donations appreciated

More Info Link: http://www.adk.org/page.php?pname=volunteer-trails-schedule

This is a well-used fire tower trail by both students at the nearby SUNY ESF research station and visitors staying in the Newcomb/Long Lake region. Wood steps and drainage structures will be built along the trail. Participants will camp at a private, front country site on Catlin Lake, which is a short drive from the trailhead. There is a $100 participation fee.

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peaks of Cliff and Redfield. Total distance: 18 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

This workshop is intended to give trail maintainers an understanding of basic trail maintenance concepts and standards and is mandatory for aspiring ADK Trail Stewards. Topics that will be demonstrated and discussed are cleaning drainage, blowdown removal, sidecutting, and trail marking. The workshop will be held on the short trail to Severance Hill which is located just south of exit 28 off of Interstate 87.FREE - no participation fee, donations appreciated

Located in the southern High Peaks, Elk Lake is situated in the middle of a private 12,000 acre preserve with an extensive network of trails. Participants will work on various trail projects including sidecutting, blowdown removal, and constructing bridging. Volunteers will stay in the historic Elk Lake Lodge for the week and will be served breakfast and dinner in the dining room. After work and dinner, participants will be free to explore the property. Boats are available to use on the lake. There is a $300 participation fee.

Includes: guide and instruction.

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peaks of the Sewards (4361-4040 ft). Total distance: 21 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Includes: guide and instruction.

Includes: guide and instruction.

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peak of the Dix Range (4857 ft). Total distance: 21.5 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Includes: instruction and use of materials.

Camping out in tents, participants will place the finishing touches on this new trail by creating a hardened surface suitable for hikers. Bridges may also be installed, time permitting.

Includes: guide and instruction.

Enjoy learning the tips and tricks of backpacking and low-impact camping with a NYS Licensed Guide. Three days and two nights will be spent in the High Peaks Wilderness covering topics such as proper gear, food planning and preparation, safety considerations, map reading, camp set-up, low-impact techniques, water treatment, waste management and stove use.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear.

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peaks of Skylight (4924 ft) and Gray (4840 ft). Total distance: 17.5 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Starting at the beginning of this popular hiking trail, rock stepping stones and turnpiking will be built to curtail future soil erosion. Participants will camp at an ADK lean-to next to Johns Brook.

Includes: guide and instruction.

More Info Link: http://www.adktravel.org/canoeouting.htm

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peak of Allen Mt. (4340 ft). Total distance: 16.6 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Includes: guide and instruction.

Rock steps and rock waterbars will be placed at the beginning of this popular hiking trail and participants will camp at a lean-to.

Includes: instruction

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peaks of the Santanonis (3820-4607 ft). Total distance: 17.5 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Includes: instruction.

Participants will install small footbridges using native timbers. They will make camp at one of the Spruce lake lean-tos.

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peaks of Cliff and Redfield. Total distance: 18 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Includes: guide and instruction.

Includes: instruction and materials

Includes: instruction

Participants will relocate a short section of trail that has been destroyed by beaver activity. They will make camp at a lean-to.

Includes: guide and instruction.

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peaks of the Sewards (4361-4040 ft). Total distance: 21 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Registration opens March 15, 2013. Get more information on ididaride! Adirondack Bike Tour.

More Info Link: http://www.adk.org/page.php?pname=ididaride

Relocating existing pit privies and the removal of litter from campsites that are alongside Long Lake will be the main focus of the project. Participants will canoe a substantial distance every day to reach each lean-to. Depending upon how many privies need to be relocated, the crew may work on a trail project on a section of the Northville-Lake Placid Trail that parallels Long Lake. Arrive Sunday evening at base camp for dinner and orientation. Participants will be out of the woods late afternoon on Thursday. There is a $100 participation fee.

Includes: guide and instruction.

Includes: instruction and materials.

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peak of the Dix Range (4857 ft). Total distance: 21.5 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Includes: guide and instruction.

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peaks of Skylight (4924 ft) and Gray (4840 ft). Total distance: 17.5 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Includes: guide and instruction.

Includes: guide and instruction.

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peak of Allen Mt. (4340 ft). Total distance: 16.6 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peaks of the Santanonis (3820-4607 ft). Total distance: 17.5 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Includes: guide and instruction.

Includes: instruction.

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peaks of Cliff and Redfield. Total distance: 18 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Includes: instruction

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peaks of the Sewards (4361-4040 ft). Total distance: 21 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Includes: guide and instruction.

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peak of the Dix Range (4857 ft). Total distance: 21.5 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Includes: guide and instruction.

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peaks of Skylight (4924 ft) and Gray (4840 ft). Total distance: 17.5 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Includes: instruction.

This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing the summits of the High Peaks. The group will hike into a base camp from which they'll be guided up the "trailless" peaks of the Santanonis (3820-4607 ft). Total distance: 17.5 miles. This course will be a cooperative group camping experience led by a NYS licensed guide with the shared responsibility of camp chores, cooking, and decision-making.

Includes: instruction, meals, and use of group gear

Includes: guide and instruction.

The 2013 ADK Fall Outing, hosted by at-large members from southern New Jersey, will be held in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.

Come out and play in this unique environment of the NJ Pine Barrens. Enjoy a weekend of paddling, hiking, and biking at the 60th annual ADK Fall Outing. Explore the cedar waters and pine forests of this internationally important ecological region that is 1.1 million acres in size and occupies 22 percent of New Jersey's land area. The full weekend package includes dormitory-style lodging, Friday evening dinner, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. A gourmet catered dinner at a local country club on Saturday will also be offered. Local musicians will provide entertainment after dinner on Saturday.

Registration opens March 1 and closes Sept. 30.

The Johns Brook Lodge Work Weekend occurs twice a year, in the spring and fall.  Volunteers gather at Johns Brook Lodge and complete a variety of tasks around the property, from grounds maintenance and cleaning to minor construction projects.  Meals and lodging are provided during the weekend.  

Includes: instruction and use of materials

Includes: guide and instruction.

This is the last chance to clean drainages of fallen leaves and other debris before the snow arrives. Trails located in the Adirondack High Peak Region will be focused on. FREE - no participation fee, donations appreciated

Includes: Free camping in ADK's Wilderness Campground

The Heart Lake Property Work Weekend occurs twice a year, in the spring and fall.  Volunteers gather at the Adirondack Loj and complete a variety of tasks around the property, from grounds maintenance and cleaning to minor construction projects.  Meals and lodging are provided during the weekend.

This intense two-day workshop with Wilderness Medical Associates will teach students how to deal with medical emergencies when they are miles from help and dialing 911 is not an option. Through hands-on scenarios and lecture structure, students will learn to assess patients, become certified in wilderness first aid, adult CPR, and anaphylaxis training.  Class time will be spent both inside and out, rain, shine, or snow, (just like in real life!), so please be prepared for unpredictable Adirondack weather.

Includes: instruction and materials

Packages: $325

Package Includes: instruction, materials, meals, and lodging for two nights

Includes: instruction and materials

Includes: instruction and materials