September 2010 Education Programs

Sept. 3, Sept. 20 

Beginner Day Hikes

Get off on the right foot with our Beginner Day Hike series and learn the ropes from a seasoned professional guide. A guided trip to the summit(s) will provide the foundation of skills and knowledge necessary to fully enjoy your future outings.  We’ll discuss safe low-impact travel, map reading, equipment, nutrition, and more, including the rich natural history of the Adirondacks.

Cost: $50/$55, includes instruction. 

  • Sept. 3: Nun-da-ga-o Ridge (6 miles; elev. 3,100 ft) 
  • Sept. 20: St. Regis Mt. (5.5 miles; elev. 2,800 ft) 

Sept. 6-10 (canoeing)

Leave No Trace Master Educator 

This five-day course is designed for individuals who are actively teaching others backcountry skills or providing recreation information to the public. Through classroom discussions, lectures and a four-daycanoe trip, this course will cover the seven Leave No Trace principles and discuss wildland ethics, as well as give the participants the tools and techniques for disseminating these low-impact skills to other users of the backcountry. Participants could include a mixture of federal agency partners, educators, outdoor retailers, youth group and outing club leaders, and other individuals. Upon completion of the course, you will be qualified to teach Leave No Trace Trainer courses. The Leave No Trace Master Educator qualification is recognized and valued throughout the outdoor industry.

Location: Heart Lake Program Center

Cost: $629/$699, includes includes instruction, curriculum, teaching materials, a subscription to the Leave No Trace Tracker, and a one-year Leave No Trace individual membership. Wednesday night lodging in the loft of the Adirondak Loj, meals (Wednesday lunch through Sunday lunch), group equipment, and transportation during the course are also included.

Sept. 13, Sept. 17, Sept. 27

Trailless Peak Day Hikes

Uncomfortable approaching “trailless” high peaks on your own? These one-day courses will introduce you to the nuances of hiking off-trail through a guided trip to the summit(s). We’ll discuss safe low-impact travel, route selection, off trail navigation, and the rich natural history of the Adirondacks.

Cost: $55/$60, includes instruction.

  • Sept. 13: Street & Nye   (elev. 4,166 ft. and 3,895 ft.)
  • Sept. 17: Mt. Marshall (elev. 4,360 ft.)
  • Sept. 27: Iroquois Peak  (elev. 4,840 ft.) 

First price is the member price; second price is the nonmember price. Registration information is available here.