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NEWSLETTER OF THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB, LONG ISLAND CHAPTER

September & October 1997

ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB LONG ISLAND CHAPTER

1*96-1997 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT Rich Ehli 735-7363 VICE-PRESIDENT Jem-Kirshman 543-5715 TREASURER Bud Kazdan 549-5015 SECRETARY Nancy Hodson 692-5754 GOVERNOR Herb Coles 897-53% GOVERNOR June Fail 897-5306

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Peter Cowan 671-3543 Pauline Laverv 627-5605 Carol Kazdan 549-5015 JohnDiGiacamo 724-8578 Rich Nicgocki473-3402 Jem Licht 797-5729

COMMITEE CHAIKS CONSERVATION June Fait 897-5306 HOSPITALITY MEMBERSHIP MOUNTAINEER OUTINGS PROGRAMS PUBLICITY TRAIL CONF. TRAIL MAINT.

ArlerK Scholer 354-023] Joanne Malecki 265-65% Andrew Heiz Rich Ehli Jack Gebel Arlene Scholer Ed Slaughter Herb Coles

22M719 735-7363 228-S453 354-5306 654-2197 897-5306

CONTENTS JACK GEBEL REMEMBERED Rich Ehli PAGE 1 EDITOR'S OVERLOOK Andrew Heiz PAGE 2 PEOPLE AND PERSPECTIVES Arlene Scholer PAGE 3 LOOKING BACK Laura Terwilliger PAGE 4 HIKE SCHEDULE Jerry Licht PAGE 5 GOVERNOR'S REPORT Herb Coles PAGE 7 CONSERVATION REPORT June Fait PAGE 8 TRAILS DAY AWARD Rich Ehli PAGE 8 CLIMBING ADVISORIES Herb Coles PAGE 8&9 ANNUAL DINNER INFO Rich Ehli PAGE 9

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Jack Gebel, a dear friend of many ADKers and our chapter president from 1993 to 1995, died suddenly on July 25th. At the time of his death Jack was undergoing outpa­tient surgery at Stony Brook Uni­versity Hospital to repair a rotator cuff injury. The cause of death was not immediately established by the medical examiner. Jack, a U.S. Army veteran who served in West Germany during the Cold War, was buried in Calverton National Cem­etery. Jack resided in Westhampton Beach and leaves behind bis wife Barbara, daughters Andrea Meehan and Diana Maddox , and grand­daughter Alexandria Meehan. Also surviving him are his mother Eliza­beth Gebel and two sisters, Hilda Kiefer and Helen Penela. Jack was a sales executive with Work N Gear.

Jack's many friends in the Long Island Chapter were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of mis sudden and tragic loss during a relatively minor and seemingly un­complicated surgical procedure. Jack enjoyed a wide variety of active sports: road and mountain biking, biking and backpacking, cross country skiing, canoeing, rac-quetball and weight lifting. He was also an accomplished pilot of

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*4444*4^4**4**&£$ bom fixed wing aircraft and heli­copters. It was his interest in out­door activities that first attracted him to LI-ADK in the early 90s. His engaging personality not only won him many new friends among chapter veterans but also gathered in many new members from near and far. Jack's enthusiasm and gre­garious nature soon drew him into the vortex of Chapter activities. He took over the summer picnic and turned it into a sumptuous spread of seafood dishes at Westhampton Beach. He became both a regular and a focal point of our annual Columbus Day outing at the Loj and LI-ADK winter cross country ski weekends. And as often as his busy scheduled allowed, he led or joined numerous hikes, backpacks, bike tours and canoe outings. Dur­ing his tenure as chapter president, membership increased by nearly two-thirds, to over 500 voting members.

Those who knew Jack must have their own special recollections of this wonderful man who was al­ways so full of life. One of my favorite memories of Jack dates to a cross country ski weekend at Lapland Lake. Jack and friends were occupying the largest house

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on the grounds and had turned most of the downstairs into a roaring party that was still going strong well past midnight. One of the group had retired earlier in the evening to an upstairs bedroom and was trying her best to get some sleep, and Jack and his party seemed to be trying to foreclose that possibility. Around midnight she must have concluded (correctly so) that this bedlam was not going to let up any time soon. She put on a robe and slippers and marched downstairs and with a fixed jaw and fire in her eyes she walked past us into the kitchen. Not a word was said nor were any needed to convey the justifiable frustration of the sleep-deprived housemate. Momentarily the laugh­ter, singing and conversation faded away only to resume once again albeit at a much reduced volume out of respect for our friend who had once again retreated upstairs. Not content with this state of affairs, Jack, looked up at the ceiling with an impish grin on his face and raised his arms up like an orchestra leader calling for a crescendo to rally the assembled to even greater levels of cacophony than before!

Kathy Mario recalls, "In October 1992, having met Arlene, Dick, Carol and Carol atop the Timp, I moved to Long Island (elevation 5'!) with trepidation. They assured me there were hearty hikers on L.I.

and urged me attend the annual LI ADK dinner, which I did. Alone and a bit shy, 1 arrived at the dinner to be met by Jack...

Stop! All new people are required to buy a Tee Shirt before they can come to the dinner!", he said, with a twinkle. That was die start of a friendship I'll value always.

And what about the great hike he led at Columbus Day Outing, com­plete with neck brace! As he met people on the trail he would chat and invite them to our party at the Loj. I can't mink of Jack without it bringing a smile to my face.

Paul and Vicki Wojcik write, "How lucky we were to have been able to attend two weekends with Jack in Vermont. His jokes and antics kept us laughing the whole time. In fact we are still laughing over them. Who could forget the wild ride in his van as he drove through the front door, or as he tore up the makeshift dance floor in the kitchen. And then there is the image of Jack becoming airborne between two hills in a plastic toboggan. We will miss his boundless energy and sense of humor.

Jerry Kirshman remembers the backpack from Long Lake to Lake Placid on the NP Trail. Jack's first order of business after coming out of the woods was to find a cold six pack. Having disposed of his pri­

mary objective, the next order of business was to find gas AND more beer. As we headed back to Long Lake to reunite Rich Nie­gocki with his truck, Jack passed one gas station after another be­cause they displayed no beer sign in the window. From Long Lake we headed toward Newcomb and then along Blue Ridge Road to the Northway at Exit 29. Beyond Long Lake gas stations become scarce and after Newcomb, nonexistent. But Jack was absolutely deaf to. any suggestion that he stop just to fill the car's tank. The fuel needle had descended to well below "E" and was creeping out of sight as we climbed to the height of land on Blue Ridge Road. Past the top of the rise, Jack's aviator training came into play - he took his foot off the accelerator and coasted with only occasional braking the next 8-10 miles to the Northway. Our earlier concern about running out of gas was replaced by a white knuckler down winding Blue Ridge Road. We did reach the gas station but alas, no beer awaited Jack.

Carol Mantell adds the following sentiments, "Jack was my best hik­ing, biking and skiing buddy. He had a heart as big as the outdoors he loved so much. He will be dearly missed by me and of all of those lucky enough to have known him." -Rich Ehli

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If it wasn't for Jack Gebel I wouldn't be here writing this. Jack was president when I joined ADK-LI back in '94.1 mentioned that I had some experience with desktop publishing and he immediately promoted me to newsletter editor. Before I could answer I was seated at my computer editing T h e Mountaineer". Jack was a leader who knew how to get people motivated to do the job he needed done. It was the generous amount of Tom Sawyer that made him able to get people to volunteer for the club. The Tom Sawyer spirit for youthful mischief was also in Jack in large quantities as evidenced by the amount of laughter that was always in die room he was in. Jack was also on the first ADK outing I attended, Don Mantell's Taconic bike ride in '93.1 don't remember many of the details but I do remember enjoying myself on the ride and enjoying the post ride beer. Although Jack and I never hiked together again 111 miss the laughter that followed him wherever he went. Page 2

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VALUED VOLUNTEERS. . .LI-A D K ' s officers and executive board members generously donate time and talents that sometime con­tinue for years. RICH EHLI, as vice

president and president since '95, has tirelessly directed our chapter's endeavors to grow and succeed. Despite the challenges, Rich 's easy-going nature kept everything operating in a positive direction. CAROL KAZDAN, PAULINE LAVERY

and JERRY LICHT served in various

capacities on the Board and JOANNE MALECKI has led the chapter ' s

membership drive for many years. Joanne has been diligent in giving recognition to new members and providing LI outings especially for families with young children. LI-ADK has benefitted from the mul­tiple talents of these volunteers. Thank you for work well done!... ED Rossrrro, a new member, is donating time to be the hospitality host for the September meeting and a publicity assistant. Should you be so inclined to help with either need call me (354-0231). Hospitality people are needed for the Novem­ber to June meetings. Regarding hospitality: you are reimbursed for all costs. I do the coffee and paper supplies, you 'd only be in charge of the juices and selection of food for the meeting. Regarding public­ity: we try to cover all zip codes but your own donation of time is minimal. In three mailings per year I send you three flyers to be posted in public places (gyms, supermar­kets, railroad stations, libraries )

You can retire at any time. KEN BARONE volunteered his services for publicty and since current assis­tants do occasionally withdraw their names, Ken's and Ed's offer­ings are greatly appreciated.... GEORGE FORM has been identified

as my mystery publicity assistant who creates and posts flyers throughout 3 counties. George is a valued volunteer as he helps to keep the public informed about out chap­ter... Another volunteer who was in charge of the chapter's trail mainte­nance in the Catskills and Adiron­dacks when I joined in '77 is GEORGE ELIAS; h e h a s dona ted h i s

tools (a two-person crosscut saw, brush axe and three bow saws) to the NY/NJ Trail Conference. The Trail Conference thanked George and Helen for the donation to its tool "arsenal" since power tools are prohibited by state law in the Forest Preserve. George and Helen must truly be enjoying a leisurely life­style in their Catskill home.

WORD TO THE WISE...New York State Police on the Thruway and Adirondack Northway are tak­ing the 65 mph limit seriously. Of the 54,000 tickets recently issued, one-third were for 71-75 mph and 1,600 were for 66-70 mph. Evi­dently mere is no 5-10 mph cush­ion. Ulster County on the Thruway and Saratoga on the^Northway were the hottest areas fr*r tickets. FYI: there are still 55 m p eones on each roadway.

WHO'S DOING WHAT? KATHY M A R I O has jo ined JUNE FATT'S Eu­

ropean hiking trip. Kathy's postcard from Italy said that Mount Blanc's wildflowers are still incredible; not being at work boosted her happy heart and offset the aching feet and tired bones....TRACY CLARK moved to die New Paltz area to be closer to technical climbing areas and met Mike Cherry, the man she married in August. All good wishes for continued happiness to this special couple...PETER COWAN finished his

Catskill 3500 peaks on Rocky with leader JEFF RITTER and others. Peter

earned Catskill 3500 #1077 hiking on National Trails Day after bypass surgery in February and the gradual resumption of hiking in May. How sweet it is Peter.

IF YOU LEAD IT THEY WILL COME...Leaders are encouraged to offer outings they enjoy so whether 1 or 10 sign up, a good time will be had. Hike leaders can increase their confidence by merely repeating an outing already enjoyed or enlisting the help of an experienced co-leader. Need ideas? Look over a past schedules for possible options or speak with the coordinator. Make die schedule coordinator's life easier - experienced leaders: don't wait to be called, new leaders don't hesitate to offer options to the next coordinator whose name and number are always given in the current newsletter. Call before the posted deadline for the next news­letter. Leading for all levels of hikes is generally straight forward; a leader's responsibilities can be reviewed with the coordinator. Ex­perienced hike leaders have offered to co-lead should new leaders seek some support, ask about it.

With his easy-going personality, his sincerity and his generous nature, Jack Gebel created good times for all who joined his outings. ADK-LI was fortunate to have had him as a member, a friend, member presi­dent and recently program director. In any gathering of his friends, affectionate memories will abound.

OUTINGS COORDINATOR

Rich Ehli will be preparing the outing schedule for the Nov/Dec Mountaineer. We still need a per-minant volunteer. If you would like to take on this position or lead a hike call Rich at 735-7363.

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Please Send Your Hike Reports To Me At 44 No. Howell's Pt Rd, Bellport NY 11713, or email them to reidt@li.net

MAY 10, CONNECTICUT BIKE TRIP. Don Mantell led Alan Grunthal, Richard Kwun, Steve Gottesfeld, Judy Snyder, Enid Sachen, Joanne Malecki, Toufik, Pat and Les Wahrenburg 17-36 miles around NW Connecticut and finished with lunch at the White Hart Inn.

MAY 23-26, ADIRONDACK TRAIL MAINTENANCE & HIKING. A determined group of Ll'ers made the trip to Keene Valley for our annual Brothers Trail Maintenance. We've done this for over 25 years. The advance guard of Arlene Scholer & Dick Furman hiked the trail Friday to cut out all the downed trees. Friday Afternoon June & Herb Coles removed a section of tree that had been a nuisance for a few years. Saturday we got busy with the clippers & lopping shears. Kathy Mario, June Fait, Judy Snyder, Irene Logan, Sheila Lipshie, & Carolyn Pulis were busy between Second & Third Brother. There was 2 ft of snow between Third Brother & the Big Slide junction where Herb, Paul Kelsch, Carol Mantell & Martha McDermott did what they could to clip & clear the trail. The high point of the weekend was that Kathy M climbed Marcy & Iroquois to finish the 46. Congratulations to Kathy! See you all at the 46'er dinner next year.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN THE WHITE MTNS. Warlord, Rich Niegocke, along with John White, John Digiacomo, Rich Ehli, Peter Osborne, Kim Knowles, and Steve from the LI Chapter played in the White Mtns. On the Presidentials in New Hampshire, we encountered 3-4 ft of snow on Mt Adams at 5800'. We were in Winter Wonderland; large snow fields and compacted snow made navel easy. Snow,shoes were not needed. Unfortunately, due to warm weather, there was plenty of slush and ice on the way up; crampons were a must. This was test to see if our boots were waterproof! On the way over to Mt Madison, the trail turned muddy with lots of exposed rock. From the Madison hut to the summit, it was very easy with exposed rock all the way. At home in the snow, travel on the way down made it soft on the feet. Only the experienced winter hikers and campers can appreciate the beauty of snow and being at home again on the tundra. Monday, on the way up a peak called Hale, it started hailing at 3000 ft and turned to all snow on top. Well, enough o this late winter season and onto summer and bugs. Maybe in the next early days of winter, the warlords may cross paths with the snow goddess or even support them on a hike!

MAY 28, RHINEBECK BIKE TRIP. Don Mantell led Bob Harrington, Howie Frieberg, Jerry Klein, Frank & Kevin on a 34 mi. cycling trip on a clear, cool day, stopping occasionally to check out the aerodrome, waterfalls, and other pastoral scenery.

JUNE 7, TRAILS DAY. Leader Rich Niegocki takes a large group of 10 in and out in a relaxing 6 hrs. John White, John DiGiamoco, Stu Levy, Chuck Brock, Kim/James Knowles, Al/Joan Peters, Pat Dalton, and Matt Berkhardt all took a very steep climb, bugs and plowing through the thick brush like Marines. As promised, No Balsam to the top of Balsam Cap and a small patch on the way over to Friday. Thanks to John D., we did manage to find a highway across the top which made for quick traveling time. Outside of a little Rock Repelling on die way down, and good compass work, we all returned by 3:00 with plenty of time to shower and attend the barbeque. Happy 75th Anniversary ADK.

JUNE 7-8. DELAWARE RIVER. Ron Engasser led Tim Hickey, Alina Coleman, Jack Lambros & son, Joselyn & Meredith Pletz, Mike McDonager, Jim Kelly & daughter, Ellen Chamberg and Peter Sumar. We paddled down calm and rough water and enjoyed the quiet solitude of being on the river, Jack got dunked and skunked in one day. The group dined at a local eatery and listened to thundering freight trains all night. A thrilling experience was had by all. Many thanks to Alina who is an expert birder and wildlife spotter.

JULY 4-6. SOTHERN ADIRONDACK HOLIDAY BASE CAMP. Bob McDermott led Theresa Bussert, Pat Farrelly, Sandra Farrelly, Barbara Goldfarb, Rick Wessler, Peter Gollon, Mamie Ito, Andy Frank, Eileen, Fred, and Dan Eder, Neerja Baijal, Sandra and Tanya Vaz. Great hike to Wilcox wilderness Lake to visit nesting pair of loons. Saw hawks and common wood snakes during period of "silent walking." Only Frank enjoyed swimming in the lake. Great climb of Crane Mm where many of us swam in beautiful Saddle Lake. Excellent communal meals prepared by Eileen (spaghetti and superb meatballs), Neerja (vegetable curry), Bob (official North Country chili).

JULY 5. SILVERMINE CIRCULAR. Dick Maemone led Evelyn Halstad, Rich Batt, Grace Spencer, Rich Krpsco, Diana Hmann, Bob Clark, George Maemone, and Val Cutajan for 8 mi. on this sunny day. Rich and Diana got too far ahead,

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A Sep 28 Sun FIR MTN. BUSHWHACK to this trail-less Catskill 3500' peak (3620') at a moderate pace. First ' time/beginner bushwhackers welcome. Register with Chuck Brock, 928-4310 between 8:00 and 10:00PM by Sep.26.

B+ Sept 6 Sat CENTRAL HUDSON HIGHLANDS. Breakneck Ridge and Sugarloaf north Mountain. A Moderate 5.5 mile rock scramble and roller coaster trail hike up and down 8 knobs to the 1,200' summit. Continue in a circular loop over Sugarloaf North. The views are spectacular. Register with Stu Levy 759-9388 before 10 P.M. by Sept. 4

Fun Sept 11 Thur MEMBERSHIP MEETING. Welcome back from summer get together meeting. Share stories and your summer adventures. Feel free to bring a few photos or slides. Meeting also includes a short introduction to winter hiking.

B Sept 13-14 S-S OVERLOOK MNT BACKPACK. Chidden and adventurous beginners welcome. Register by Sept 10 with John White 654-2016 before 10pm.

C Sept 17 Wed M i n T O N T O W N PRESERVE. Easy at this nature center offRt 106 in East Norwich. Binoculars optional Register by Sept 11 or during the day on 15-16th. Arlene Scholer 354-0231 before 9:30pm.

^LA Sept 19-21 F-S CATSKILL VALLEY VIEW WEEKEND. Multiple hikes both on and off trials. For experience hikers 'Hanly. $85 (double occupancy) for two nights and five meals. Weekend space is limited so register ASAP. Please send SASE to

Tom Regan, 53 Ontario Ave, Plainview NY 11803. For more info call. 832-3720 before 10pm. ^ l , - 3 - f z ^ < b

A+ Sept 20 21 S-S BLACKHEAD MTN. BACKPACK. Strenuous backpack in one of the most spectacular areas of the Catskills. Register by Sept 16 with Jeff Ritter (718)279-3431 before 10pm.

A Sept 20 Sat TACONICS DAY HIKE. Eight to ten miles on the scenic Appalachian trial with great views during the later section of this trail. Register by Sept 18 with Rich Fram (718) 482-4864 Work, 783-6628 Home before 10pm.

C Sept20 Sat WILDWOOD STATE PARK WALK & SWIM. Late summer walk and swim at this beautiful S.P. Approximately 3 miles along Forrest roads & return by the beach. Bring lunch, drinking water in you pack. Usual trick precautions. Hiking boots are not a must, but good sprit and humor is! Register by Septl7. Bob McDermott (718) 776-8379 before 10pm. Joint with Sierra club.

B Sept 20 Sat MANHATTAN WALK UPTOWN From Penn Station we will walk up to Times Sq, Central Park and the Upper East side To Grand Central Station. Going in and out of whatever looks interesting. From Subways to skyscrapers. TEN miles +Hike. Dine at a Trump Hotel. Ron Engasser 289-5375 Leave Message.

FUNSept 26-28 F-S MIAN CLUB'S ANNUAL FALL OUTING. Outings to offbeat as well as well known places in the Whiteface area. See page 41 of the July-Aug. "Adirondac for details.

B Sept 27 Sat CATSKILL ENPOWERMF.NT HIKE #1. Huckleberry loop, 8.3 miles, 1000 ft elevation gain. This initial empowerment option is the first of four and will introduce you to the Dry Brook Ridge area. Register by Sept 25 with Arlene Scholer 354-0231 before 9:30pm.

B+ Sept 27 Sat HIKE THE TRAPS. Hike in this very scenic area. Ledge walking provides many views, possibly including Gertrude Nose. Register with Carol Mantell 598-1015 before 10pm.

C Sept 27 Sat CONETOt JOT STATE PARK RAMBLE. Come hike 5 miles in this beautiful LI park. Register with Nancy Hodson 692-5754.

C Oct 2 Thu CAUMSETT STAE PARK. Easy going 5 miles at this Lloyd Harbor site. Suitable for children on school holiday. Lunch at LI Sound. Register before noon of Oct lwith Arlene Scholer 354-0231.

B Oct 4 Sat TRAIL MAINTANCE ON SCHUNEMUK MTN. ON LONG PATH. This time we turn our energy to the western side of the mtn, new views for all. Short trip to work site. Register by Oct 2 with Herb Coles 897-5306. B Oct 4 Sat MINNEWASKA MOUNTATN BIKE Ride the carriage trails along white cliffs to blue mountain lakes. Helmits are required by ADK and park policy. John diGiacomo 724-8578.

B+ Oct 4 Sat POPOLOPEN GORGE AND TORNE (Bear Mountain Area) A moderate 8 mile trail hike past Queens-boro Lake and on for lunch at Turkey Hill Lake. Return for a rock scramble to the top of the 941' "Tome" for 360 degree view of West Point/Bear Mountain and the Hudson. Register with Stu Levy 759-9388 before 10 P.M. by Oct. 2nd.

B Oct 5 Sun CATSKILL BUSHWHACK WITH COMPASS 1NTRUCTION. We climb Fir, 7 miles 1500 ft gain. Visit EMS for Catskill map and compass set. First of several compass hikes. Register by Oct 3 with Arlene Scholer 354-0231 before 9:30pm.

Fun Oct 9 Thu ANNUAL CLUB DINNER. Come and enjoy good food and meet your fellow ADKers. See newsletter foi details or call Rich Ehli 735-7363.

Fun Oct 11-13 F-M LI ADK\S ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND OUTTNG. Many have enjoyed this weekend year after year. Come see the beautiful fall foliage and enjoy the company of your fellow ADKers. Stay in the ADK lodge or in nearby lake Placid. Call Rich Ehli for info 735-7363.

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A Oct 11 Sat BUSHWHACK BLASM CAP & ROCKY. Hike these two Catskill 3500 Peaks in the best hiking season. Five miles 2400 ft gain. Register by Oct 9 with Ed Hahnefeid 221-9672. A Oct 12 Sun LEADER'S CHOICE CATSKILL OR ELSEWHERE 1 can't make up my mind where to go. If mere is enough interest we will venture someplace equally mountainous, Vermont? Register by Oct 9. Andrew Heiz, 221-4719.

C Oct 18 Sat PECONIC RIVER CANOE TRIP. Set your own pace and enjoy a lazy day filled with Fall colors and good company on the Peconic River. Meet in Riverhead to rent canoes. Register by Oct. 5, with Chuck Brock, 928-4310 between 8:00 and 10:00PM.

A Oct 18-19 S-S APPALACHIAN TRIAL BACKPACK. Backpack the AT from Salisbury CT to Sheffield. 17 miles and 4000 ft gain over Lion Head, Bear Mtn, Race Mnt and Mount Evert. The many scenic views and ridge walks should provide excellent fall foliage viewing. Register with Rich Ehli 735-7363.

B+ Oct 18 Sat HUDSON HIGHLANDS "LEAF-PEEPING". Moderate hike to places offering spectacular views and fall foliage. Register by Oct 16 with Jeff Ritter (718)279-3431 before 10pm.

C Oct 18 Sat LONG ISLAND RAMBLE. The fall is a beautiful time to walk in Eastern LI. Five miles. Register with Laura Terwilliger 286-8364 before 9pm.

B Oct 18 Sat FAHNESTOCK STATE PARK FALL FOLIGE HIKE. Hike a moderate 8 miles in this Putnam county newly enlarged State Park. The colors should be vibrant. Lunch atop Candlewood hill offers festive views to aid digestion. Optional dinner afterwards. Not a trip for those wishing to hike hard and long. Usual precautions against ticks apply. Register by Oct 15. Bob McDermott (718) 776-8379 before 10pm. Joint with Sierra club.

B+ Oct 18 Sat CATSKILL EMPOWERMENT HIKE #2. Hike Slide MTN the highest in the Catskills. About 5 miles and 1680 Ft gain. Less distance but more up hill than hike #1. Build endurance for Catskill winter snowshoeing. Register by Oct 16 with Arlene Scholer 354-0231 before 9:30pm.

B Oct 25 Sat JACK GEBEL MINNEWASKA MEMORIAL HIKE. This beautiful and scenic area was Jack's favorite place to hike and bike. He shared his love for the outdoors and this place with many of us. Join us in remembering Jack with the renowned Gertrude's Nose hike. Possibly other options. Optional refreshments and or dinner afterwards. Rain date Sun 26th. Call Jerry Licht 797-5729 or Don MonteU at 598-1015 before 10pm.

B Oct 25 Sat THE IRON MINE WALK. Figure eight hike from Lake Skannatati using Long Path, Lichen, and ASB and other trails. About 7 miles at a moderate pace. Register by Thursday, October 23rd between 7:00-9:00 P.M. Leader: Dick Maemone 516-496-9127.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Feb 20-22 ADIRONDACK HIGH PEAK WEEKEND. We reserved the trials cabin for 16 people once again. Registration form will be in the Nov-Dec newsletter.

HIKE CLASSIFICATIONS:

A. Strenous, long distances over rugged terrain with lots of climbing, or more than 35 miles on bike

B. Moderate, shorter distances with less climbing or 10-30 miles on bike.

C. Easy, short distance over flat terrain at a leisurely pace or 10 miles or less on bike. Suitable for beginners.

Hike classifications are subjective. If you are uncertain if you are up to the hike be sure to consult the hike leader.

GUIDELINES;

REGISTRATION FOR ALL OUTINGS IS REQUIRED: Leader may refuse to take anyone who is not registered or prepared. Registered participants are expected to show up or call the leader to cancel. GROUNDRULES: Minors (younter than 18 years) are required to have an adult guarding, all participants are responsible for their own safety and comfort. Food, snacks, water and extra clothing/raingear must be carried by the participant. Check with the hike leader to learn of any special requirements for the hike. Hiking boots are recommended for all ADK outings. CARPOOL RATES: Suggested minimums: Harriman $10, Shawagunks $15, Catskills $20, Adirondacks $45, Drivers will set the final rate.

If your newsletter had not arrived phone Joanne Malecki (Membership Chair) at 265-6596.

To notify the club of an address change or you would like to join the ADK call 1-800-395-8080, and have your credit card ready. Or request an application by writing to ADK , 814 Goggins Road, Lake George, NY 12845-4117.

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missed the turn and were not seen or heard from for the day. Their car was gone from the parking area, so they got out of woods safely. Blew rescue whistle and not response. As leader could only assume they wanted to be on their own; decided not to attempt to follow. The rest of the group had a great day!

JULY 6, SCHUNEMUNK MTN. Stu Levy and Carol McHugh led Jack Diamond, Lynn Ryan, Inge Stone, Yoshiko Takeshita, Grace Griffin and Mary Griffin utilizing the Jessup Trail and the Barton Swamp trail to reach the Long Path and the 2-mi Western Ridge. We stopped several times to observe the Northern views of the Shawangunk and Catskill Mtns. We then dropped into the cleft and rock scrambled 300' up to the Eastern Ridge while picking up a southern section of the JessupTrail to head for home. Stu, Jack, Yoshiko and Lynn visited the megaliths, joined the others and used the Sweet Clover Trail to descend into the field below. Carol with her thumb in a splint was a real trooper. As brave somewhat wounded soldiers, we completed our hike in a bit more than record time. Everyone felt a great sense of accomplishment.

JULY 13-19, 3rd ANNUAL WHITE MTN HUONG TRIP. Carol Mantell led Peter Cowan, Sheila Lipshie, Pauline Lavery, Jack Finklenberg, Judy Neff, Carol McHugh, and from the Mohican Chapter, Jane Smalley, Ernest & Kathie Laug spending 6 days in the White Mtns. We were at Pinkham Lodge for 2 nights, Galehead Hut for 2 days, and Lonesome Lake for 2 days. Seven 4000 ft'ers were hiked and one day spent inside due to heavy rain and thunder storms. We all enjoyed each other's company and the shared hiking. We also met Andy Heiz, his sister, and brother-in-law on the trail. They were going hut to hut also. Plans are currently being made for the 4th Annual White Mt. Hiking Trip.

AUGUST 2, STONETOWN SEMI-CIRCULAR, NJ. Allen Grunthal and Andy Heiz were co-leaders on this hike in the Ramapo Mountains of New Jersey sharing the trail with Diane, Martha and Christine. We climbed 3 mountains with views of the Wanique resivior on a typical hazy, hot and humid summer day. We talked about the joys of (what else?) winter backpacking and snowshoeing to cool us off. Due to the weather we cut the hike short and opted for a 3 mile road walk to our cars rather man continuing on the trail.

The Board of Governors met on June 21 at Club headquarters in Lake George, NY. Among the number of items acted upon, two will be reviewed here.

The policy on chapter outings will be amended to require that all outings be led by an ADK Club member. This doesn't appear to cause any problem in our Chapter. This measure is seen as another step to ensure that our outings will continue to be protected by the ADK insurance policy.

A resolution to the by-laws was approved which will allow ADK staff members (employees) of a committee to be able to vote. This will be on the Club election ballot in the Fall. All staff members are currently club members andmost have been members before becoming staff.

Thses two items had the potential for a long drawn-out debate. Naturally, discussion accompanied each subject, but it didn't get out of hand as it might have in past years. A sign mat the Board has matured and sufficient preparation is being done before the meeting.

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Dupont Cordura has selected our 75th anniversary/National Trails Day Event - as one of the 10 best trails day events in the entire united states!!!!

The ADK Trails Day event held in the Catskills on June 7, 1997 was selected from over 400 entrants to a receive cash and product award totaling $6,500. Dupont Cordura issued a certificate that recognizing "the ADK and its 7 Downstate Chapters with the 1997 Trails for Tomorrow Award' for excellence in the development and maintenance of recreational trails for commitment of the building of community partnerships and for achievements, devotion and inventiveness in the celebration of National Trails Day 1997. Thank you for helping to create "Trails for Tomorrow." The award allows the ADK to use the pictured "Trails for Tomorrow" logo in newsletters and correspondences. In addition the Dupont Cordura web page on the internet will be linked to the ADK home page so computer users looking for information on Dupont Cordura hiking products will also be pointed in our direction.

To all those involved from ADK Long Island congratulations on a job well done.

C O R D U R A

C O N S E R V A T I O N R E P O R T

B y J u n e F a i t

By now you all know mat there will be no sixth golf course at Bethpage State Park. What happens next? The State now needs a master plan for the 200 plus acres and user groups were invited to give input as to the designated uses for this land.

Neil Woodworm, our counsel, as well as Jerry Licht, June Fait and Herbert Coles represented the ADK. Also present were representatives of the LI Greenbelt Trail Conference, the Athletic Council Section VHL CLIMB, South Shore Audubon Soci­ety, Edward Wankel was there as was the General Park Manager. The meeting was facilitated by the Parks Department.

The general consensus was that we needed to know what was already mere so that an Environmental Inventory was necessary as well as a map of existing informal trails in addition to the Greenbelt Trail. Suggestions for use included a 5K cross country course, self guided nature trail, hiker observation deck and a 12 mile bike trail.

Trail mapping and a beginning environmental in­ventory will be done before our next meeting in August.

The nominating comittee of Peter Kazdan, Pauline Lavery and Jerry are presenting the following 1997-approval by ADK members at the Meeting. President: Jerry Licht

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Vice President:Peter Cowan

Treasurer: Bud Kazdan

Governor: Herb Coles

Governor: June Fait

Secretary: Nancy Hodson

Cowan, Carol Licht have met and 8 slate of officers for October Dinner

Board Members

Stuart Levy

Judy Snyder

Yetta Sokol

Carol Mantel

John DiGiacamo

Rich Niegocki

White Mountain. N e w Hampshire Fees

The White Mountain National Forest is now requiring a Hikers Passport for parking on their land (most trail-heads). Effective May 1, 1997, the annual version is good through April 1998 and costs $20 except for Golden Age card holders who will pay $10. There is also a 7 day passport for $5. These parking passports are available at all ranger stations, AMC and some stores. The good news is that 80% of the money collected will stay in the WMNF to help on their backlog of mainte­nance work which includes trails. No fines the first year but notices and applications are left on non-conforming

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H i k e r s ' A l e r t A b o u t P r i v a t e P r o p e r t y

B y H e r b C o l e s

Hikers in the Catskills are alerted that the following Catskill peaks are not on state land: Doubletop, Graham, Bearpen and Vly are privately owned. Hikers who wish to climb Doubletop or Graham should obtain perission by calling the carekater, Bill Schulls, at 914-586-4056. We have not yet encountered any difficulty with regard to climbing Bearpen and Vly, but hikers are advised that access may be denied by the landowners. Care should be taken not to violate their privacy or park cars in such a way as to cause inconvenience.

In addition, the club has been asked to advise hikers wanting to climb Balsam Cap and Friday that they are not to cross the Shultis property on Moonhaw Road, a traditional method of accessing these peaks, but instead ascend from the state land at the end of Moonhaw Road.

A N N U A L D I N N E R M E E T I N G

You are invited to our Annual Dinner Meet­ing to be held this year on Thursday evening October 9th at Bertucci's Restuarant in Melville. Social hour begins at 6 PM (cash bar), dinner at 7. The buffet dinner includes a selection of three pasta dishes and brick oven pizzas with a variety of toppings along with salad, rolls, a choice of antipasto or tomato/ mozzarella salad and a choice of tempting deserts. Also, unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee. Price is $19.00 per person (includes taxes and gratuity).

Bertucci's is located at 881 Walt Whitman Rd. (Route 110) on west side of road at first traffic light north of Northern State Pkwy. interchange. Take exit 49N off LIE or 40N from Northern State.

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WINTER BACKPACKING CLASS

The chapter is once again offering it's winter backpacking instruction. This class will cover what equipment is needed and how to use it. The emphasis will be on preparing the participants for enjoyable and safe winter travel. The class will include an overnight outing the Catskills. The class room session will be one night in November to be detremined. Resgistation deadline of October 15. Minimum participants 10. Fee $10. For more info. Call Jerry (516) 797-5729.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WEEKEND XC SKIING

January 17-19. Vicki Wojcik will once again be offering this fun filled weekend of skinny skiing at the White House in Wilmington, Vermont. A flyer will be included in the next mountaineer. For information call Vicki at 718 997-1774

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Meetings are held at the Parish Center of St. Elizabeth's Church, 175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville at 8PM on the second Thursday of the month (except for July & August). Parking is available in the rear of the building. To get to the Parish Center take the Northern State Parkway to exit 41 North (Wolf Hill Road), proceed to the Parish Center on the right side of the road just past the athletic field. From Jericho Turnpike, take Rt. 110 south approximately 1 mile to Wolf Hill Road (also known as Schwab Road). Go east on Wolf Hill Road to St. Elizabeth's on your left. Arrive at 7:30 to socialize and enjoy coffee and snacks.

GONE HIKING, NEXT MEETING IN SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY September 11: Welcome back from the summer get together meeting. Share stories pictures and brag about the big mountain you climbed.

THURSDAY October 9: Annual club award dinner and meeting at Bertuccis. See page 9 for details registration form.

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