""

January 2012 Education Programs

Jan. 7

Winter High Peaks Hike: Tabletop

Whether you are working on your Winter 46, uncomfortable approaching “trailless” high peaks on your own, or just looking for a great winter hike in the mountains, this one-day guided trip is for you. Round-trip distance is 10 miles (4427 ft). This hike is strenuous and will require a full day of snowshoeing. 

Cost: $55/$60; includes instruction

Jan. 8

Beginner Backcountry Skiing: Adirondak Loj

This iworkshop will help you gain an understanding of the equipment and technique needed to ski on ungroomed surfaces. Program is for ages 16 and older.
Location: Heart Lake Program Center
Cost: $55/$60, includes instruction. With equipment rental: $85/$90.

Jan. 21

GPS 101

This course will provide an introduction to Global Positioning Systems. We’ll discuss how GPS works, including coordinate systems and other associated terminology, and explain the uses and limitations of GPS. Throughout the course, we’ll go outside and conduct field exercises to solidify our new skills.

Locations: Member Services Center, Lake George

Cost: $65/$72; includes instruction and use of equipment.

Jan. 21

Winter High Peaks Hike: Esther

Whether you are working on your Winter 46, uncomfortable approaching “trailless” high peaks on your own, or just looking for a great winter hike in the mountains, this one-day guided trip is for you. Round-trip distance is 9.5 miles (4240 ft). This hike is strenuous and will require a full day of snowshoeing. 

Cost: $55/$60; includes instruction

Jan. 22

Introduction to Backcountry Snowshoeing

Our Intro to Snowshoeing program is a great way to experience the freedom and fun of snowshoeing.  We’ll spend a full day snowshoeing in the beautiful High Peaks Wilderness.  Our focus will be on learning about safe winter travel and some basic techniques that will increase your enjoyment of this activity. Your instructor will also share bits of natural history such on topics such as animal tracking and winter ecology.  This program is suited for adults and children 12 and older.
Location: Heart Lake Program Center
Cost: $40/$44 adults, $15/$17 kids 12-15. Includes instruction and snowshoes.

Jan. 28

Adirondack Classic Ski Tours: Raquette Falls

This is a wonderful ski along the Raquette River to Raquette Falls with a variety of forest types and rolling terrain. This area often has better snow conditions than areas closer to the High Peaks. Groomed only by skis and Mother Nature, the trail offers backcountry conditions as it passes through a wide range of habitats and terrain. This trip is 9 miles of ungroomed, rolling terrain with a difficulty rating of intermediate.

Location: Heart Lake Program Center/Field

Cost: $55/$60; includes guide and instruction.

Jan. 29

Winter High Peaks Hike: Street and Nye

Whether you are working on your Winter 46, uncomfortable approaching “trailless” high peaks on your own, or just looking for a great winter hike in the mountains, this one-day guided trip is for you. Round-trip distance is 8.5 miles. Elevations are (Street) 4166 ft and (Nye) 3895 ft. This hike is strenuous and will require a full day of snowshoeing. 

Cost: $55/$60; includes instruction

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