SEPTEMBER Education Programs - 2008


September 3, 2008

Trailless Peak Day Hikes: Esther Mt. Field
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.


September 5-7, 2008

Trailless Peak Backpacking: Slide to the Summit – The Dix Range 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 five 4,000’+ summits of the Dix Range. The group will hike into a base camp from which they’ll be guided up the “trailless” peaks of Macomb, East Dix, South Dix, Hough, and Dix 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.

September 10, 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.


September 17, 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. 4166ft) and Nye (elev. 3895ft) 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.

Except where noted all SEPTEMBER courses held at the Heart Lake Program Center

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