February-April 2019 Algonquin Chapter ADK Mountain Topics

Volume 48 Issue 1 February-April 2019

Fri, February 8th Chapter Meeting, 7pmFri, March 8th Chapter Meeting, 7pmWed, April 10th, 6pm Outings/Executive meeting at Plattsburgh Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room. 6:45 p.m for general meeting.Fri, April 12th Chapter Meeting, 7pm

Chapter Schedule See this page for more info.

*Please Note: For security reasons, the only access to the Old Clinton County Courthouse meeting room at night will be via the handicapped entrance. This is the ramp on the south (Court Street) side of the old building. All other doors will be locked. The handicapped entrance will be locked at 8 p.m.

Chapter Meetings Friday, February 8th at 7pmProgram: Post Election Media-Citizen’s Climate Lobby-Introduction of Bill #H.R. 7173 The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.Presented by Tim Palmer

Held at Old Clinton County Court House*Tim is the Group Leader and Congressional Liaison for the North Country Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (citizensclimatelobby.org). He has a Master’s Degree in Environmental Law and Policy from the Vermont Law School which he completed after his retirement from the Clinton County Nursing Dept.in May of 2015. Tim will speak about how we can support the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, which is nonpartisan, in achieving legislation to control carbon emissions and mitigate climate change.

Friday, March 8th at 7pmProgram: Vietnam ExposuresPresented by Penny Clute

Held at Old Clinton County Court House*Penny will present a slideshow of of photos and commentary from a 3-week trip to Vietnam.

Friday, April 12th • 7pm Program: Backcountry SkiingPresented by Ron Konowitz

Held at Old Clinton County Court House*

Ron will present a slide show of his decades of backcountry skiing.

Outdoor Leadership 101March 23

Wilderness First AidMarch 30-31 May 4-5

5-Day Wilderness First Aid ResponderApril 3-7

Map & Compass FundamentalsApril 6 July 13

ADK Skills WorkshopsRegistration: 518-523-3441www.adk.org/discover/skills-workshops/

The 46 High PeaksApril 7 June 1

Backcountry Cooking 101April 27

Fly Fishing 101May 4-5

Map & Compass BushwackMay 11-12 September 28-29

*Member Discounts available. Visit www.adk.org.

Mountain Topics Algonquin Chapter ADK February-April 2019

Greetings and Best Wishes for The New Year,

As we begin 2019 please note that the Algonquin Chapter membership numbers over 300 strong. We can accomplish a lot together with this much talent, diversity and energy. Please let any of the “Algonquin Chapter Leadership 2019,” noted in the “Mountain

Topics” newsletter, know what you are thinking. What ideas do you have to better serve your interests? What ideas would you like to express, sugges-tions for places to explore, hikes to take, museums to visit and so on? What can we do to bring more children and young people into our programs? All suggestions will be considered by the Leadership of your Chapter.

Let’s have a good year working together. Think snow.

Ray Johnson

A note from the chair:

facebook.com/adkplattsburgh Post your favorite winter trek! We want to hear about it!

New Land Trust Chili FestivalSaturday, February 16Chili Festival at the New Land Trust in Saranac. Ski and snowshoe on the trails. Meet at the Clubhouse at noon for chili and treats. Bring finger food to share. Time to play, exercise and socialize. www.newlandtrust.org

Saranac Lake

Winter Carnival

February 1-10

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is the

longest-running event of its kind in the eastern U.S. Since 1897,

it has grown into a 10-day festival that includes

sports, performances, two parades and three sets

of spectacular fireworks.

Sat, February 2nd, 7 p.m. Lighting of the Ice Palace

and Cape Air Opening Fireworks Display (Ice Palace,

State Boat Launch)

For more info:saranaclakewintercarnival.com/

schedule

ADK Board of Directors ReportDecember 1, 2018 in Lake George by Steve Baker1. National Election: Changes coming as well as halting of efforts to undo possible

crippling of environmental legal regulations and laws.

2. DEC: There is a need for more forest rangers; hope is for 40 additional rangers as well as classes to train them. ADK is in support of this.

3. The rail car issue appears to be dead. The line is to be used to ship stone for con-struction purposes.

4. The pro-trail crew bides to the state were rejected due to “mistakes” in the bids. This was due to the state requiring appropriate pay rates for specific jobs (stone work; mason wages), and workers compensation, all at differenct rates (wage scales). There is hope the crews will be working for other parties such as The Na-ture Conservancy, etc. whom will not require the wage rates.

5. Previous employees of ADK Loj, Chefs Dan Winkler and Kevin Seligmann have returned.

6. Education: The school outreach program is continuing to be a success. Schroon Lake was added to the list. ADK received another grant for the 46ers for continued work and educational videos in support of the program.

West Hartford, CT Lance Smith

& Connie Heye

Norwalk, CT Maureen Fitzpatrick

& Patrick Wilks

St. Louis, MO Elsie Roth

Keeseville, NY Eric Buzzell

Welcome New Members

Plattsburgh, NY Joel Cherian

Stuart & Erin Shaw

Roslyn Heights, NY Kevin Crifo

Syracuse, NY Elizabeth Canne

Salt Lake City, UT Dan Jarvis

Grand Isle, VT Elizabeth & Allen Crist

February-April 2019 Algonquin Chapter ADK Mountain Topics

WEDNESDAYS UNTIL MAY 8

Every Wednesday, now through April: Walk About Town with Lynn Valenti. Meet at 3 p.m. on the steps of City Hall, downtown Plattsburgh, for a one hour walk around city neighborhoods. No need to call ahead. Dogs on a leash welcome.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Snowshoe at New Land Trust in Saranac. Chili Fest begins at noon at clubhouse! Bring finger food to share. Easy. Leader: Kimberly Smith, 315-813-4407. Call by 2/14.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Cross-country Ski/Hike Point au Roche State Park, Leader: Phil Erickson, 518-569-5527. Call by 2/19.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Cross-country Ski/Hike Point au Roche State Park. Leader: Phil Erick-son, 518-569-5527. Call by 2/25.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Cross-country Ski Lower Ausable Lake. 6.6 miles round trip. Leader: Claire Velsey, 518-236-6646. Call by 2/26.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

Cross-country Ski/Hike Point au Roche State Park. Leader: Phil Erickson, 518-569-5527. Call by 3/4.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3

Snowshoe Big Crow in Keene. Round trip 2 miles, elevation 2815’. Easy. Stop at Forty Six Cafe for hot beverage, snack or lunch! Leader: Kimberly Smith, 315-813-4407 Call by 3/1.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Snowshoe/Hike Stag Brook Falls in Wilmington, 2 hours RT. Easy. Bring snowshoes, microspikes, and snacks/lunch. Leader: Kimberly Smith, 315-813-4407. Call by 4/5.

Algonquin Chapter Outing ScheduleAll outings and meetings are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. We thank our trip leaders and encourage other members to lead outings. Some outings are listed from other chapters. Be sure to check in with those trip leaders well in advance. Contact Chair Phil Erikson 569-5527 or Vice-Chair Alix Heuston 561-7660 to add an outing.

Winter 2019

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

North Country Squares annual pancake breakfast at Sangers’ Sudag House, Ingraham, N.Y. (off route 9 North) There is a fee. Enjoy all you can eat pancakes plus sausages, warm fresh maple syrup and coffee, followed by, if conditions permit, a group walk at noon in the sugar bush. We sill look for “spring surprises.” Must wear boots. Easy for all abilities. Leader Nancy Olsen, 518-561-0189.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

Hike Lost Lookout at Ausable Club. This trail climbs 500 feet onto the side of Armstrong above Beaver Meadow. Leader: Claire Velsey, 518-236-6646. Call by 4/28.

Classification of Outings: EASY: max distance of 8 miles and altitude gain of 1200 feet; MODERATE: max distance of up to 12 miles and/or altitude gain of 1200 to 2200 feet; ADVANCED: max distance of up to 15 miles and/or altitude gain of 2200 to 3500 feet; DIFFICULT: exceeds 15 miles and/or altitude gain of over 3500 feet.

Camp Santanoni Winter Open House

Events are scheduled during President’s Day holiday weekend, February 16-18; and the weekend of March 16 & 17. Cross-country skiers and snowshoers will have access to the historic camp properties located in the town of Newcomb,

Essex County, to rest, tour the buildings, and view interpretative displays.

A 9.8-mile round trip cross-country ski or snowshoe excursion traverses from Camp Santanoni’s Gate Lodge complex to the remote lakeside main lodge complex. The trip provides a moderate physical activity

and a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.The Winter Weekend events are being hosted by DEC, AARCH,

the Town of Newcomb, and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s (ESF) Adirondack Interpretive Center.

Mountain Topics Algonquin Chapter ADK February-April 2019

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PAIDPlattsburgh, NY 12901

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Algonquin ChapterAdirondack Mountain ClubP.O. Box 329Chazy, NY 12921

Algonquin Chapter Leadership 2019

ELECTED

Chair Ray Johnson (518) 846-8234

Vice-Chair Alix Heuston (518) 561-7660

Secretary Mark DuBrey (518) 846-7514

Treasurer Kay Washbourne (518) 563-2387

Director Steve Baker (518) 834-5414

1st Alt Ray Johnson (518) 846-8234

2nd Alt Mark DuBrey (518) 846-7514

APPOINTED

Membership Marilyn Smith (518) 561-3167

Program Alix Heuston (518) 561-7660

Conservation Chris Velsey (518) 236-6646

Publicity Alix Heuston (518) 561-7660

Editor Kimberly Smith (315) 813-4407

Archives (Open)

Outings (Open)

All inquires can be emailed to: algonquinadk@gmail.com

Outdoor Skills Workshop 2019

For those interested in learning more about safe and responsible use of the Adirondack wilderness; in particular,

those looking to lead groups or wishing to expand their personal knowledge and skill.

An intensive weekend of formal and infor-mal seminars as well as hands-on activities designed to expose wilderness users to a wide variety of skills and knowledge. Most of the time is spent out of doors, rain, snow, or shine and includes a hike up Mount Jo (ascent approx. 210 meters/710 feet, 40-60 min one way).

When: May 3,4,5, 2019 (Friday through Sunday inclusive)

Where: Adirondak Loj, Lake Placid, NY

Adirondak Loj at Heart LakeFor more information visit: http://www.adk46er.org/outdoor-skills.html

If there are any questions, please email osw@adk46er.org and visit our Outdoor Skills Workshop Facebook page.

Pete Fishdemonstrating what should be in a day pack.

Cooking Demonstration

Map & Compass Skills

Adirondack Geology Lesson with Bill Lundy