Algonquin Chapter

 

Algonquin Chapter Outings
February - April 2012

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

Participants must:

  • Sign the liability form, as required by ADK.
  • Minor children must be accompanied by an adult, other than the trip leader.
  • 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 two days in advance unless otherwise noted.
  • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear; bring adequate food and liquid. Expect winter conditions in the mountains thoughout the spring season.
  • Wear a helmet for bike events and a Personal Flotation Device for all water sports.
  • Please contribute to the cost of gasoline, if car pooling.

All outings are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Please share this schedule with friends and invite them along when you go on an outing. We thank our trip leaders and we encourage others to lead outings at any time.

 

Wed., Feb. 1, at 3 p.m. Walk about Town with Lynn Valenti – meet on steps of Plattsburgh City Hall.

Fri., Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. Chapter meeting, Old County Courthouse.
Program: “About Bats – The Only Mammals that Fly”
Speaker: Kathleen Lavoie, Ph.D. Professor of Biology, Dean of Faculty of Arts and Sciences, PSU. In her PowerPoint presentation, Dr. Lavoie will cover the basic biology of bats, aptly named Chioptere (winged hand), and the only mammals that fly. Where are they found and what do they eat? Bats face many threats to survival, but none more serious than the current epidemic of White Nose Disease, first detected in NYS. Dr. Lavoie will discuss the possible origins of the disease, its consequences, and what steps can be taken to stop its spread.
Chapter Meeting and refreshments to follow.

Sat., Feb. 3, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sunrise Rotary 2012 Winter Carnival at CVPH, Beekman Street. Looking for help to teach the basics of X-Country skiing (contact Nancy Olsen 561-0189) and snowshoeing (contact Jim King 293-8213). Skating, disk golf and other events will be available too! Snow or no snow the events will go on!! All activities are free and ADK will have an indoor information table.

Tue., Feb. 7, Full moon X-Country ski off the Jenkins Road. Easy! Leader: Marilyn Smith, 561-3167. Call by Feb 5.


Wed., Feb. 8, 3 p.m. Walk about Town with Lynn Valenti – meet on steps of Plattsburgh City Hall.

Sat., Feb. 11, X-Country ski Jackrabbit trail from Rock & River north returning to start. Leader: Anne Bailey, 563-5795.


Wed., Feb. 15, X-Country ski Dannemora, Clinton State Forest. Moderate difficulty, but at a slow and easy pace (no beginners). Bring lunch, warm drink. Leader, Nancy Olsen, 561-0189. Call by Feb 13.


Wed., Feb. 15, at 3 p.m. Walk about Town with Lynn Valenti – meet on steps of Plattsburgh City Hall.

Fri., Feb. 17, Provincial Parc Mount St. Bruno. Snowshoe/X-C ski trails for all levels. Entrance fee with discounts for 65+. Day passes can be bought ahead at www.sepaq.com. Leader: Adrian Carr, 518-578-5857 Adrian@adriancarrpiano.com.


Sat., Feb. 18, X-Country ski Dannemora, Clinton State Forest. Moderate difficulty, but at a slow and easy pace (no beginners). Bring lunch, warm drink. Leader, Nancy Olsen, 561-0189. Call by Feb 16.

Wed., Feb. 22, at 3 p.m. Walk about Town with Lynn Valenti – meet on steps of Plattsburgh City Hall.

Wed., Feb. 29, at 3 p.m. “Sadie Hawkins Day!” Walk about Town with Lynn Valenti – meet on steps of Plattsburgh City Hall.

Fri., Mar. 2, Snowshoe up Poke-O-Moonshine. Advanced. Tentative car-to-car hike: up north trail and down south trail. Leader: Adrian Carr, 518-578-5857 or Adrian@adriancarrpiano.com.

Fri., Mar. 2, at 7:00 p.m. Chapter meeting, Old County Courthouse. meeting room, 135 Margaret Street
Program: “Hiking the High Peaks in Winter” by Joanne Kennedy
Joanne is an Algonquin Chapter member and well-known local photographer. She is a 46-er who has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro! Joanne will be assisted by at least one fellow hiker and ADKer Lori Clark, and will give a slide presentation on hiking the high peaks in Winter. Kennedy will bring along her pack to show us what gear is necessary for these challenging hikes.
Chapter Meeting and refreshments to follow.

Wed., Mar. 7, at 3 p.m. Walk about Town with Lynn Valenti – meet on steps of Plattsburgh City Hall.

Thu., Mar. 8, Full moon X-Country ski in the Clinton State Forest. Easy. Leader: Marilyn Smith 561-3167. Call by Mar 6.

Wed., Mar. 14, at 3 p.m. Walk about Town with Lynn Valenti – meet on steps of Plattsburgh City Hall.

Sat., Mar. 17, Sixth Annual “Swamp and Ski” -Over Dannemora Mountain, through the woods and swamp. Strenuous (members only). Leader: Nancy Olsen, 561-0189, Call by Mar 15.


Sun., Mar. 18, Afternoon outing to ADK Loj followed by dinner. Walk, snowshoe, or ski depending on conditions. Leader: Lynn Valenti, 563-0553. Call by Wed, Mar 14 for dinner price and menu. Reservations required. All abilities.


Wed., Mar. 21, at 3 p.m. Walk about Town with Lynn Valenti – meet on steps of Plattsburgh City Hall.

Wed., Mar. 28, at 3 p.m. Walk about Town with Lynn Valenti – meet on steps of Plattsburgh City Hall.

Wed., Apr. 4, Outing and Executive Committee Meetings 6 pm and 7pm respectively Gander Lodge Meeting Room Champlain Centre Mall. All members welcome.


Fri., Apr. 6, at 7 p.m. Chapter meeting Old Clinton County Courthouse meeting room, 135 Margaret Street
Program: “American Southwest” by Lee Clark.
Algonquin chapter member and local photographer. Lee’s presentations cover the region’s scenic beauty, nature, and human interest.
Chapter Meeting and refreshments to follow.

Sat., Apr. 14, North Country Squares’ Annual Pancake Breakfast at Sanger’s Sugar House, Ingraham. Enjoy pancakes, sausages, coffee and warm maple syrup followed by a group walk at noon in the sugar bush. Easy for all abilities – but you must wear boots! Sanger’s maple products are available for purchase. Leader: Nancy Olsen 561-0189.

Fri., Apr. 20, Outing to Montreal’s Botanical Garden. Leader: Anne Bailey, 563-5794. Call by Wed, April 18.


Deadline for May-Aug Mountain Topics is April 15, 2012 to Diana Wardell, d.wardell@hotmail.com. Submit outings to Jim King, jking8213@charter.net.

*Note: Leaders must be current ADK members. In advance of the outing, leaders must inform participants of the meeting place and time, trip routes and conditions. Trip leaders must file a trip report after the outing to Outings Chair: Jim King, PO Box 73, Cadyville, NY 12918.