November 2018 - January 2019 Algonquin Chapter ADK Mountain Topics

Chapter MeetingFriday, January 11th at 7pmHeld at Old Clinton County Courthouse

Program: The Lyon Mountain-Standish Complex: Iron King of the Northern Adirondacks, 1860’s-1960’s

Presented by Dr. John MoravekDr. John Moravek, retired professor of Geography at SUNY Plattsburgh will give a talk on the history of mining in Northern New York.

Chapter Schedule

Banff Mountain Film FestivalSunday, January 27, 2019 at 7pmLake Placid Center for the Arts 17 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946

Don’t miss stories of remote journeys, ground-breaking expeditions, and cutting-edge adventures told through the eyes of adventurers, authors, photographers, and filmmak-ers from around the globe. . For more information, visit: www.banffcentre.ca/mountainculture/tour/

Fri, November 9th, 7pm Chapter Meeting, Old County Court House

Fri, December 7th, 5:30pm Potluck Supper & Speaker, Conservation Building on the Clinton County Fair Grounds.

Tue, January 8th, 6pm, Outings meeting at Plattsburgh Public Library, 6:45pm for general meeting.Fri, Janaury 11th, 7pm Chapter Meeting, Old County Court House

See this page for more info.

Volume 47 Issue 4 NOV 2018–JAN 2019

Chapter Meeting

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.

Friday, November 9 at 7pmHeld at Old Clinton County Courthouse

Program: Vietnam ExposuresPresented by Penny ClutePenny will present a slide show of photos and commentary from a 3-week trip to Vietnam.

Holiday Potluck SupperFriday, December 7th at 5pm Chapter Potluck Supper and meeting held at Conservation Building on the Clinton County Fair Grounds. Bring your own place setting and a dish or dessert to share.

Program: Backcountry RescuePresented by Ron Konowitz, 46er #487Ron is an Adirondack Mountain Club member and Keene resident. He has been hiking and back-coun-try skiing all over the Adirondacks for the past five decades. Ron has also volunteered his time to help lost and injured hikers and climbers. Ron’s lecture will focus on his Adirondack Mountain experiences in all four seasons over the past half century.

Mountain Topics Algonquin Chapter ADK November 2018 - January 2019

Yes, we have now slipped into fall. At this time of year, we look forward to color changes and begin to anticipate some snow flakes for our cross-country and downhill ski fans. Fall hikes are great to go on in cooler weather. Many areas to hike are reasonably close by and range in intensity from easy to difficult. It can’t empha-sized enough to prepare adequately for challenging ones. Proper foot wear, clothing, food and water are a must. Letting folks know

where and when you are going is critical. Trips alone should be avoided on long and difficult outings. Each year we hear of tragic events occurring in the high peaks areas as a result of poorly prepared hikers.As a reminder, my tenure is nearing an end as chair after four years. We are still looking for someone to step up. The executive committee has suggested, perhaps, a shared responsibility of two members as an alternative to a single chair. Sounds good to me.For most regular meetings throughout the year, we are entertained by presentations arranged by Alix Hueston. They are always educational, interesting and most times just plain enjoyable. For those regulars that usually attend, they know what I’m saying. Come to our meetings and see what you are missing.As always fun outings are listed in the newsletter. Also check out Town of Plattsburgh web site for more.See you in the great outdoors! Phil Erickson

A note from the chair:

Check out our Facebook page, post photos and tell us about

your adventures or let us know what outings you are interested in.

facebook.com/adkplattsburgh

For more outings across all ADK Chapters go to the

ADK website www.adk.org

Will you be purchasing ADK publi-cations for yourself or as a gift? Art Graves at the Corner Stone Book-shop offers a 10% discount on ADK publications to members when you show your member card.

110 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh

ADK Board of Directors ReportOctober 2018, Lake George by Steve Baker

1. Five tracts have been added to the High Peaks Wilderness which now totals 275,460 acres.

2. Construction of the Mount Van Hoevenberg East Trail from the Olympic Sports Complex to the summit has begun. Our professional trail crews were contracted. Should be finished by end of October.

3. A new route is being designed for the summit of Cascade Mountain starting from the complex. The work will begin in 2019. The existing parking lot to be closed, which will add two miles to the route.

4. Added parking near LA Bier Flow and Boreas Pond: ▶ A six car permit which is only one-tenth mile from Boreas Pond Dam with an

info kiosk and bike rack. ▶ Four spots through Reserve America with two for motorized access program. ▶ Boat launch at Boreas Pond Dam to be accessible to persons with disabilities. ▶ The southern launch at La Bier Flow will be a drop off for people and

equipment only.5. Most people accessing Boreas Pond will park in the current lot: ▶ Future: Mountain bike, equestirian, hiking, skiing opportunities will connect

to parts of the High Peaks land. ▶ Development will cover wilderness camping, enhanced paddling, multiple

use connections for snowmobiles and bikes; including trail connections with North Hudson and Newcomb.

▶ Maintain existing forest roads for seasonal use and a historic cabin at the four corners one mile south of Boreas Pond.

6. The UMP Amendment will define actions to imporve recreational opportuni-ties and protect natural resources within the 275,460 acre high peaks.

L’Ile-Bizard, Quebec Thierry Chamberland

& Chantale Simard

Morrisonville, NY Rebecca and Darrell Collins

Plattsburgh, NY Theresa Figoni William and Karen Merrill

Welcome New Members

November 2018 - January 2019 Algonquin Chapter ADK Mountain Topics

Algonquin Chapter Outing ScheduleAll outings and meetings are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Members are welcome to bring along a non-member friend. We thank our trip leaders and we encourage others to lead outings at any time. Participants must: Respect the group and be fair in estimating their own abilities. Call the trip leader two days in advance of the outing. Please contribute to gas if carpooling. Wear appropriate clothing (hunter orange during the month of November!) and bring adequate food and liquid. Expect winter conditions in the mountains after November 1st. Sign the liability form, provided by the trip leader. Minor children must be accompanied by an adult, other than the trip leader.

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.

Winter 2018-19

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

End of Daylight Savings Time Walk at Point au Roche followed by chili supper at Point au Roche Nature Center. Lynn’s walk begins at 2pm. Leader: Lynn Valenti, 518-562-0553. Call by 11/2.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Hike Mount Van Hoevenberg from South Meadow on the ADK Loj Road. This is a moderate 4.4 miles round trip. Leader: Alix Heuston, 518-561-7660. Call by 11/6.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Walk Annual “Pick up stix” trail clearing. Dunkins Preserve/ Clinton State Forest trails on Rand Hill, Less than 2 miles, easy pace. Wear orange, Bring lunch. Leader: Nancy Olsen, 561-0189. Call by 11/11.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Hike Poke-O-Moonshine, Leader: Phil Erickson, 518-569-5527. Call by 11/12.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Walk Annual “Pick up stix # 2, trail clearing. Dunkins Preserve/Clinton State Forest trails on Rand Hill, Less than 2 miles, easy pace. Wear orange Bring lunch. Leader: Nancy Olsen, 561-0189. Call by 11/15.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Hike Hurricane Mountain in Keene, 3694’, 4.4 miles round trip, moderate. Bring microspikes. Leader: Kimberly Smith, 315-813-4407. Call by 11/16.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Hike Lost Lookout, Ausable Club. This trail climbs about 500 feet onto the side of Armstrong above Beaver Meadow. Leader: Claire Velsey, 518-236-6646. Call by 11/27.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Holiday Pot Luck & Speaker! Held at Conservation Building on the Clinton County Fairgrounds at 5:30 p.m. Presentation by Ron Konowitz. See front of newsletter for more info. Bring your own place setting and bev-erage and a dish or dessert to share.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9

Hike/Snowshoe Rattlesnake Moun-tain in Willsboro, 1316’, 2.6 miles round trip, easy. Bring microspikes and snow-shoes. Trip Leader: Kimberly Smith, 315-813-4407. Call by 12/7.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2019

Welcome the New Year on a “First Day” hike, ski or snowshoe with Friends of Point au Roche. Meet at Nature Center 11am. Leader: Nancy Olsen, 518-561-0189.

EVERY WEDNESDAY! BEGINS 1/2/19

Wednesday Walks About Town. Meet at 3pm on the steps of City Hall for a walk around a Plattburgh neighbor-hood. Leader: Lynn Valenti.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019

Cross-Country Ski Lower Ausable Lake Road. This is 6.6. miles round trip. Leader: Alix Heuston, 518-561-7660. Call by 1/10.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019

Hike/Snowshoe Poke-O-Moonshine Observers Trail, 2170’, 4 miles RT, moderate. Leader: Kimberly Smith, 315-813-4407. Call by 1/11.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019

Cross-Country Ski Clinton State Forest. Moderate difficulty, easy pace. No beginners. We will look for and identify tracks and other animal signs. Bring lunch, warm drink. Leader: Nancy Olsen, 561-0189. Call by 1/17.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019

Cross-Country Ski Whiteface Land-ing, This is 5 miles round trip. Leader: Clarie Velsey, 518-236-6646. Call by 1/24.

SATURDAY, JAUNARY 27, 2019

Beginner Winter Hike/Snowshoe at New Land Trust in Saranac. Easy. Welcome families and small children! Bring microspikes and snowshoes. Snowshoes can be rented at Viking Ski n’ Cycle in Plattsburgh. Leader: Kimberly Smith, 315-813-4407. Call by 1/25.

Mountain Topics Algonquin Chapter ADK November 2018 - January 2019

Algonquin Chapter Leadership 2018

ELECTED

Chair Phil Erickson (518) 569-5527

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

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Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe Snowshoe Race On Sunday, January 20th, 2019, the New Land Trust will host its 7th Annual Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe snowshoe race. This event is open to all abilities.

TO REGISTER GO TO: cock-a-doodle shoe.com or go to Kinetic Running, 77 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh. Also on January 20th, the New Land Trust will host the Kids Snowshoe Scramble 1/2 mile for the 5th year. There will be a limited number of loaner shoes available courtesy of the Town of Plattsburgh Parks and Recreation Department. Please preregister and contact us to reserve a pair.