February-April 2020 Algonquin Chapter ADK Mountain Topics Volume 49 Issue 1 February-April 2020 Fri, February 7th Chapter Meeting, 7pm Fri, March 13th Chapter Meeting, 7pm Wed, April 8th, 6pm Outings/Executive meeting at Plattsburgh Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room. 6:45 p.m for general meeting. Fri, April 10th 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 All Meetings Held at Old Clinton County Court House* Friday, February 7th • 7pm Program: Road Salt and the Contamination of Adirondack Ground Water Presented by Dan Kelting, Executive Director of the Adirondack Water Shed Institute, Paul Smiths College Friday, March 13th • 7pm Program: All Aboot the Hoot: Owls of the Adirondacks Presented by Maggie Newell, Community Outreach Educator for Adirondacks Friday, April 10th • 7pm Program: A Film “When I Come Home” Presented by Bill Killon The is the story of the high price paid by a small com- munity in the Adirondacks which lost five servicemen during the war in Vietnam. KilIon’s film features the story of Marcus Stoddard, a 19 year-old from the small community of Moriah, New York. Weekly Snowshoe/Ski Outings Town of Plattsburgh Parks and Recreation Department Equipment is available. Please call to preregister and request equipment if needed. Free and open to anyone 18 and older. Weather dependent and registered participants will be notified if changes are necessary. Call Parks & Recreation Dept. at 518-562-6860. All these outings take place from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the following days and locations: FEB 6, Macomb State Park FEB 13, at Beartown Ski Area FEB 18 & 20, at Cadyville Rec. Park (open to all ages) FEB 27, at Dannemora Public Spring MAR 5, at Jennings Road Cadyville MAR 12, at Point au Roche State Park MAR 19, at New Land Trust, Saranac New Land Trust Chili Festival Saturday, February 15 Chili Festival at the New Land Trust in Sara- nac. 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
Fri, February 7th Chapter Meeting, 7pmFri, March 13th Chapter Meeting, 7pmWed, April 8th, 6pm Outings/Executive meeting at Plattsburgh Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room. 6:45 p.m for general meeting.Fri, April 10th 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 All Meetings Held at Old Clinton County Court House*
Friday, February 7th • 7pmProgram: Road Salt and the Contamination of Adirondack Ground WaterPresented by Dan Kelting, Executive Director of the Adirondack Water Shed Institute, Paul Smiths College
Friday, March 13th • 7pmProgram: All Aboot the Hoot: Owls of the AdirondacksPresented by Maggie Newell, Community Outreach Educator for Adirondacks
Friday, April 10th • 7pm Program: A Film “When I Come Home”Presented by Bill Killon The is the story of the high price paid by a small com-munity in the Adirondacks which lost five servicemen during the war in Vietnam. KilIon’s film features the story of Marcus Stoddard, a 19 year-old from the small community of Moriah, New York.
Weekly Snowshoe/Ski Outings Town of Plattsburgh Parks and Recreation DepartmentEquipment is available. Please call to preregister and request equipment if needed. Free and open to anyone 18 and older. Weather dependent and registered participants will be notified if changes are necessary. Call Parks & Recreation Dept. at 518-562-6860.All these outings take place from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the following days and locations: FEB 6, Macomb State ParkFEB 13, at Beartown Ski AreaFEB 18 & 20, at Cadyville Rec. Park (open to all ages) FEB 27, at Dannemora Public SpringMAR 5, at Jennings Road CadyvilleMAR 12, at Point au Roche State ParkMAR 19, at New Land Trust, Saranac
New Land Trust Chili Festival
Saturday, February 15Chili Festival at the New Land Trust in Sara-nac. 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.
The December 6th 2019 meeting at the Conservation Building was very well attended and the program very well received. Rob and Jaki Roy spoke about their trip to Columbia, South America, last spring [2019].
Their five day hike into the lost city [Ciudad Perdida— check it out on Google] in the mountains in the northern part of the
country was particularly interesting and generated a lot of Q&A. A few months after their visit Columbia experienced more political troubles with the guerillas and the government at odds as to how the “peace treaty” was being followed, or not. It is always interesting to see unrest present itself in a country, after visiting it, and have a deeper respect and understanding for the people and the issues they face.
Lola and I were in Tunisia a year before their uprising there and the overthrow of their long term dictator, Ben Ali. We could see the inequities, poverty and the strug-gles people were having trying to get by. However we never imagined that it would be the beginning of the “Arab Spring” that would soon follow with all of the turmoil in many countries across northern Africa.
On January 10th we were treated to an all Adirondack slide show of W.H.H. Murray by his great-great-great grandson, Randall Beach. Murray’s book, published in 1869 was a classic and best seller, and soon brought a lot of attention to the ADKs. It was the beginning of big changes to this magnificent wilderness. Thanks to Randall for his research and stories that he shared with us.
The Financial report [courtesy of Kay Washbourne’s efforts] indicates that the Algonquin Chapter is on a solid footing, positive cash balance and with member-ship constant and strong. Our business meetings have been kept short keeping in mind the wishes of the members. However, thanks to Mark DuBrey for his efforts trying to keep us up to date on all things “ADK chapter”. We are very fortunate to have a chapter with so many members sharing the work and I want to thank the Leadership including Anne Bailey, Steve Baker, Alix Heuston, Kimberly Smith, Marilyn Smith, and Chris Velsey along with those mentioned above. There are many more volunteers and members not named here that help keep our chapter going and vibrant. That phrase “it takes a village” comes to mind. Thanks to everyone!
Ray Johnson
A note from the chair:
January 31- February 9 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 1st, 7 p.m. Lighting of the Ice Palace
and Hotel Saranac Opening Fireworks Display (Ice Palace,
State Boat Launch)
For more info:saranaclakewintercarnival.com/
schedule
ADK Board of Directors ReportDecember 7, 2019 in Lake George by Steve Baker1. We now have a new Executive Director. Welcome Michael Barrett!
2. Resolution 6f has been amended, so instead of having contiguous resolutions to move money from the Grow ADK Fund, it will be easier in the future to do so. This is a fund where undesignated bequests are put so there are funds available to use for the unbudgeted/unforeseen.
3. The 2020 budget was passed with some discussion beforehand, as well as projects suggested by staff.
4. An internet policy is now in effect for Heart Lake. There are 3 levels: Loj Guests Hotspot, Member Camper Hotspot and Public Hotspot in appropriate areas.
5. NY State Budget: We Love New York (ADK is one of the a part of the effort), is asking for growth in the EPF from 300 mil to 350 mil. Also we will be lobbing for increased forest rangers. We will be working with others on invasive species.
6. The annual meeting of the Board for organizational purposes was held. New officers were elected.
Amherst, NY Jenny Schiavone
Peru, NY Taylor Alexander
Plattsburgh, NY Joni Bingham Ashley Maggy Margot Zeglis
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 Ray Johnson 518-846-8234 or Vice-Chair Alix Heuston 561-7660 to add an outing.
Winter 2020
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 15-17; and the weekend of March 14 & 15. 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.
The Clinton County Health Depart-ment is Promoting Walking on the Northern Champlain Valley Area Trails (CAT Trails) by offering those who complete five of those trails a chance to receive a refrigerator magnet or a decal.
The Algonquin Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club is joining in that effort by offering outings on those CAT Trails on the following days:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Leader: Marilyn Smith, 518-561-3167, call by 2/10.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
Leader: Marilyn Smith, 518-561-3167, call by 3/9.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
Leader: Marilyn Smith, 518-561-3167, call by 4/6.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Outing. “Storming the Palace” Closing Fireworks Display at 8 p.m. Leader: Kimberly Smith, 315-813-4407. Call by 2/7.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Snowshoe at New Land Trust in Saranac. Chili Fest begins at noon at clubhouse! Bring finger food to share. 3-mile loop, Easy. Leader: Kimberly Smith, 315-813-4407. Call by 2/13.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Cross-Country Ski Lower Ausable Lake Road in the Ausable Club Prop-erty Keene Valley. This 7 miles round trip is considered moderate. Bring lunch and drink. Leader: Claire Velsey, 518-236-6646. Call by 2/23.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Snowshoe Stag Brook Falls in Wilm-ington, 2 hours RT. Easy. Bring snow-shoes, microspikes, and snacks/lunch. Leader: Kimberly Smith, 315-813-4407. Call by 3/6.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
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 3/20.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
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.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
Snowshoe at New Land Trust in Saranac. 3-mile loop, Easy. Leader: Kimberly Smith, 315-813-4407. Call by 4/3.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
Hike to Lost Lookout off the Ausable Lake Road. This hike is 8 miles round trip and is moderate. Bring lunch and a drink. Leader: Claire Velsey, 518-236-6646.
“CABIN FEVER” PROGRAMSLake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) offers late winter “Love the Lake” speaker series. Thursdays in February at 6:30 p.m. Program site is the Gordon Center House, 54 West Shore Road on Grand Isle. We take the Cumberland Head Ferry before 6 p.m. then turn left when you reach the main highway and walk less than ¼ mile. The Gordon Center House is on the right lit up and can’t be missed (no other houses around). Be sure to walk north. Check their website for details. Tea, coffee and Colleen’s special desserts and lively conversation about the lake. FREE and all are welcome. See you on the boat.
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