JULY Education Programs - 2008


July 2, 2008

Trailless Peak Day Hikes: Table Top Mt.
Uncomfortable approaching “trailless” high peaks on your own? This one-day course will introduce you to the nuances of hiking off-trail through a guided trip to the summit of Tabletop Mt. (elevation 4,427 ft.). We’ll discuss safe low-impact travel, route selection, off trail navigation, and the rich natural history of the Adirondacks.
Cost: $52/$58; includes instruction.


July 4-6, 2008

Trailless Peak Backpacking: The Sewards Field
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 four 4,000’+ summits of the Seward Range. The group will hike into a base camp from which they’ll be guided up the “trailless” peaks of Seward, Seymour, Donaldson, and Emmons. 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.
Cost: $150/$165; includes instruction, meals, and use of group gear.


July 5, 2008

Paddling Day Trip: Long Pond Mountain Field
Tucked away in the St. Regis Canoe Wilderness, yet easily accessed by canoe or kayak, is a small mountain with big views. We’ll paddle across a few backcountry ponds, complete a short carry in between, and then take a leisurely hike to the summit to enjoy the panoramic views over this pond-speckled landscape. We’ll discuss safe, low-impact travel and the rich natural history of the Adirondacks.
Cost: $60/$66; includes instruction and equipment use.


July 6, 2008

Trailless Peak Day Hikes: Mt. Marshall
Uncomfortable approaching “trailless” high peaks on your own? This one-day course will introduce you to the nuances of hiking off trail through a guided trip to the summit of Mt. Marshall (elev. 4,360 ft.). We’ll discuss safe low-impact travel, route selection, off trail navigation, and the rich natural history of the Adirondacks.
Cost: $52/$58; includes instruction.


July 9, 2008

Trailless Peak Day Hikes: Esther Mt.
Uncomfortable approaching “trailless” high peaks on your own? This one-day course will introduce you to the nuances of hiking off trail through a guided trip to the summit of Esther Mt. (elev. 4,240 ft.). We’ll discuss safe low-impact travel, route selection, off trail navigation, and the rich natural history of the Adirondacks.
Cost: $52/$58; includes instruction.


July 11-13, 2008

Trailless Peak Backpacking: Trailless Trio - The Santanonis Field
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 three 4,000’+ summits of the Santanoni Range. The group will hike into a base camp from which they’ll be guided up the “trailless” peaks of Santanoni, Panther, and Couchsachraga. 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.
Cost: $150/$165; includes instruction, meals, and use of group gear.


July 11-13, 2008

Canoe Camping 101: St. Regis Canoe Wilderness Field
Experience backcountry travel by boat, exploring the pristine ponds and streams of the only designated canoe wilderness in the park. This three day, two-night canoe camping course is designed for the outdoor enthusiast who has some experience both canoeing and camping and is seeking to bring these together. Participants will spend the days refining their paddling skills while appreciating the area’s exceptional natural history. In the evenings, we’ll practice cooperative low-impact camping and cooking skills.
Cost: $155/$170; includes instruction, meals, and use of group gear.


July 12, 2008

Women’s High Peaks: Giant & Rocky Peak Ridge
This trip is designed for women who are looking for an exciting hike in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks. During this one-day course, we’ll discuss safe low impact travel, route selection, and the rich natural history of the Adirondacks while climbing to the summit.
Cost: $52/$58; includes instruction.


July 16, 2008

Trailless Peak Day Hikes: Mt. Marshall
Uncomfortable approaching “trailless” high peaks on your own? This one-day course will introduce you to the nuances of hiking off trail through a guided trip to the summit of Mt. Marshall (elev. 4,360 ft.). We’ll discuss safe low-impact travel, route selection, off trail navigation, and the rich natural history of the Adirondacks.
Cost: $52/$58; includes instruction.


July 18-20, 2008

Trailless Peak Backpacking: Allen Mt.
This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing Allen Mt. The group will hike into a base camp from which they’ll be guided up the “trailless” Allen Mt. 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.
Cost: $150/$165; includes instruction, meals, and use of group gear.


July 23, 2008

Trailless Peak Day Hikes: Street & Nye
Uncomfortable approaching “trailless” high peaks on your own? This one-day course will introduce you to the nuances of hiking off trail through a guided trip to the summits of both Street (elev. 4,166ft) and Nye (elev. 3,895ft) Mountains. We’ll discuss safe low-impact travel, route selection, off trail navigation, and the rich natural history of the Adirondacks.
Cost: $52/$58; includes instruction.


July 23-27, 2008

Leave No Trace Master Course
The Leave No Trace (LNT) Master Education Course is designed for people who are actively teaching others outdoor skills or providing recreation information to the public. This valuable training is recognized throughout the world by the outdoor industry, land management agencies and the outdoor recreation community. Successful graduates of the Master Educator course have the ability to train others in LNT skills as well as facilitate LNT Trainer courses and Awareness Workshops.
For more information: Visit www.lnt.org or contact Ryan Doyle, ADK Outdoor Leadership Coordinator - Phone: (518) 523-3480 ext. 19 or Email: workshops@adk.org
To register: Contact Hawk Metheny, AMC Leave No Trace Coordinator -
Phone: (603) 466-2721 ext. 215 or Email: hmetheny@outdoors.org
Cost: $699/$629 AMC members; includes instruction, meals, course materials and use of group gear.


July 25-27, 2008

Trailless Peak Backpacking: Cliff & Redfield
This trip is designed for those who have experience hiking and backpacking and who are looking for guided backcountry experience in pursuit of climbing two 4,000’+ summits. The group will hike into a base camp from which they’ll be guided up the “trailless” peaks of Cliff and Redfield Mountains. The 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.
Cost: $150/$165; includes instruction, meals, and use of group gear.


July 30, 2008

Trailless Peak Day Hikes: Table Top Mt.
Uncomfortable approaching “trailless” high peaks on your own? This one-day course will introduce you to the nuances of hiking off-trail through a guided trip to the summit of Tabletop Mt. (elevation 4,427 ft.). We’ll discuss safe low-impact travel, route selection, off trail navigation, and the rich natural history of the Adirondacks.
Cost: $52/$58; includes instruction.

Except where noted all JULY courses held at Heart Lake Program Center

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