Algonquin Chapter

Algonquin Chapter

Adirondack Mountain Club
May - August Outings 2011

 

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

Participants 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 at least 24 hours in advance, unless otherwise noted.
  • Sign the liability form, as required by ADK.
  • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear; bring adequate food and liquid.
  • Minor children must be accompanied by an adult, other than the trip leader.
  • Contribute to the cost of gasoline, if car pooling.
  • Wear a helmet for bike events and a Personal Flotation Device for all water sports.


All outings are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Please share the schedule with friends and invite them along when you join an outing.

Trip leaders file your report within 2 weeks to Outing Chair: Jim King, PO Box 73, Cadyville, NY 12918

Fri. May 6 Chapter meeting. Old County Courthouse.
Program 7 p.m. Marge Glowa, Adirondack Carousel Board, and woodcarver Jack Barrett will unveil his Toad carving for the carousel.

Meeting, 8 p.m. Bring items for the Algonquin Chapter Basket to raffle at the ADK Black Fly Affair on May 21.

Sat. May 7 Friends of Pt au Roche. Birding with Judy Heintz. 8 a.m. Nature Center.


Sat. May 7 Poke-O trail cleaning and fire tower work. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Campground. Leader: David Thomas-Train, 576–4592.

Sat. May 21 Hike Rattlesnake Mt. Willsboro. Easy, fun for families.
Leader: Peter Galvani. Contact by 5/19. 561–5054.

Sat. May 21 Family Day at Point au Roche 10-2. Trail clean up starts at 9 a.m.


Mon. May 30 Lost Pond lean-to clean up, and hike to Weston Peak. Moderate.
Leader: Anne Bailey. Contact by 5/27. 563-5794.

Fri. June 3 Chapter Picnic at Cumberland Bay State Park. 5 to 9 p.m. Bring a dish to share and your own cookables and beverages and a chair. Parking: $4 per car, under 62, reimbursable by Chapter with receipt. Over 62, free.

Sat. June 4 Clinton County Museum Day. Free admission to Alice Miner Museum, Kent DeLord House, CCHA, BOPA Museum, CV Transportation Museum, and the new Underground RR Museum near Ausable Chasm.

Sat. June 4 Champlain Area Trails celebration in Essex, NY, at the Stephen Kellogg farm, 4 to 6 p.m. Speaker, Bill McKibben.

Sat. June 11 Ruth’s Easy Trail Project. A perfect opportunity for newcomers to join trail work. Open to all ages and abilities. Register at www.adk.org or call 523–3441.

Sat. June 25 Family Hike on the red dot trail around Osgood and Church ponds, Paul Smith’s. Leader: Peter Galvani. Contact by 6/23. 561–5054.

Fri. July 1 Bike Historic Lake Champlain Waterfront from the Crete Center to Ausable Point Beach, RT. Moderate. Leaders: Jim and Anne Bailey. Contact by 6/29. 563-5794.

Wed. July 6, Walk. Rand Hill meadow wildflower identification, easy, but uneven footing. Bring flower guides if you have them. Members only. Bring lunch call by 7/5. Leader: Nancy Olsen, 561-0189. Rain date 7/7.

Sat. July 9 Climb Hopkins Mt., St. Huberts. Moderate-strenuous.
Leader: Alix Heuston. Contact by 7/7. 561 – 7660.

Sat. July 9 Bike. Explore Historic Cumberland Head. Stop at the historic markers, exhibit sites. Learn about the Platts, Mooers and Addoms. Less than 10 miles, slow pace, bike helmet, lunch. Leader: Nancy Olsen, 561-0189. Call by 7/7.

Thurs. July 14 Canadian Railroad Museum, St.. Constant. Admission fee, over 160 RR cars on display. Need Passport or Enhanced Driver’s License for border crossing. Leaders: Ann and Cyril Novoselec. Contact by 7/12. 324–4480.

Sat. July 16 Climb Pitchoff Mt., end to end. Moderate to strenuous.
Leader: Anne Bailey. Contact by 7/14. 563–5794.

Wed. Aug 3 Hike Blueberry Cobble on the Rocky Peak Ridge Trail from New Russia. Moderate. Leader: Peter Galvani. Contact by 8/1. 561–5054.

Wed. Aug 3 Algonquin Chapter Executive Committee Meeting and program planning for the fall. 6 p.m. for Outings, 7 p.m. for Business. For all Committee Chairs. Members welcome. Gander Mountain Meeting Room.

Thurs. Aug. 11 Visit the Wild Center in Tupper Lake for the Flavor Fest. Family Event. Admission fee. Leaders: Ann and Cyril Novoselec. Contact by 8/8. 324–4480.

Wed. Aug. 17 Family Outing: Swim, Boat, Hike, and Picnic at Adirondak Loj. Stay for the Campfire Program. Leader: Lynn Valenti. Contact by 8/15. 562–0553.

Fri. Aug. 26 Hike to the Washbowl and Nubble, Giant Mt., St. Huberts. Moderate, (steep). Leader: Anne Bailey. Contact by 8/24. 563–5794.

Fri. Sept. 2 Chapter picnic at Point au Roche. No fee. 5 to 8 p.m. Bring a dish to share and your own cookables and beverages. Stay for ‘smores at the campfire.

"Save the Date" for the Algonquin Chapter Annual Dinner meeting.
Saturday, October 15 at the Trinity Episcopal Church

The chapter will schedule an Outing for the opening of the bridge at Crown Point in the fall. Date and time TBA.