Backcountry Skiing New York

Catskill Backpack - The Catskills Six

In order to officially secure your spot on this event and to receive the details email of where to exactly park and meet with us you must register on our site by clicking the link below. https://www.trailboundproject.com/service-page/catskill-backpack-the-catskills-six?referral=service_list_widget Our events typically fill up at 16 people for guided hikes! You won't see the attendees here on meetup as registrations are on our site but we wanted to let you know that we typically see large outings for all of our events! The Catskills Six is our third trip in our Advanced Catskill Backpacking Series — built specifically for TrailBounders who have already completed prior backpacking trips and are ready to increase both physical and technical demand. We will be summiting 6 Catskill 3500 peaks — Rocky (bushwhack), Balsam Cap (bushwhack), Friday (bushwhack), Lone (bushwhack), Peekamoose (half-trailed), & Table (trailed). Expect extended elevation gain and loss, rougher footing, and segments that require sharper navigation awareness. The bushwhack peaks will have some herd-paths, but it will be true bushwhacking from where we will be camped, demanding greater attention to map, compass, and terrain reading while carrying a full pack. Over the course of the weekend, we will: • Travel across six Catskill 3500 peaks • Manage sustained elevation gain and loss • Navigate trail and trail-less terrain • Refine terrain assessment under fatigue • Strengthen pacing and group coordination across longer days Efficiency is no longer just helpful — it becomes essential. Energy management, footing awareness, and disciplined pack systems determine how strong you feel by day two. Day 1 - 4 miles, 550' up, 100' down Day 2 - 6 miles, 1,800' up, 1,800' down Day 3 - 8 miles, 2,200' up, 2,600' down Participants should: • Be comfortable carrying a full pack over extended elevation • Have completed prior TrailBound backpacking trips • Be comfortable navigating rugged, uneven, and at times unmarked terrain This is where strong hikers learn to move with control in complex terrain. Small group. Serious terrain. Real progression. Prerequisites: TBP Backpacking Intro, Easy, and Moderate trips, or equivalent. Email info@trailboundproject.com to discuss equivalents for approval. Minimum Gear: 50-70 liter backpack, shelter (tent, tarp shelter, bivy, or hammock), sleeping bag, sleeping pad, small pillow, lighter, water bottles or bladder for 4-5 liters of water, water filter, small knife, 75’ paracord, cell phone with USB charger & cable, headlamp & extra batteries, canister stove & fuel, cooking pot, utensils, food & snacks, bear hang food bag, first aid kit, personal toiletries, clothing for the weather, & hiking boots. A detailed packing list will be emailed to students after registration and you can contact us with any questions. Minimum Age: 12 years old - the minor(s) and a parent/guardian must all be paid registered participants.

Aug 21-23 Thousand Island, Howe Caverns & Green Lakes $289 (2 Nights)

**THOUSAND ISLANDS** The **Thousand Islands** ([French](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_language): *Mille-Îles*, pronounced [\[mil il\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/French)) constitute a North American [archipelago](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archipelago) of 1,864 islands[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thousand_Islands#cite_note-First_Time_Visitors-1) that straddles the [Canada–US border](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%E2%80%93United_States_border) in the [Saint Lawrence River](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Lawrence_River) as it emerges from the northeast corner of [Lake Ontario](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ontario). They stretch for about 50 miles (80 km) downstream from [Kingston, Ontario](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingston,_Ontario). The Canadian islands are in the province of [Ontario](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario) and the U.S. islands in the state of [New York](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_(state)). The islands range in size from over 40 square miles (100 km2) to smaller islands occupied by a single residence, or uninhabited outcroppings of rocks. To count as one of the Thousand Islands, emergent land within the river channel must have at least one square foot (0.093 m2) of land above water level year-round, and support at least two living trees.[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thousand_Islands#cite_note-WaPO_1000IslandsDef-2)[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thousand_Islands#cite_note-TourBook_Def-3) More on [https://visit1000islands.com/](https://visit1000islands.com/) ### **GREEN LAKES STATE PARK** **Green Lakes State Park** is a [New York State Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Park) located east of [Syracuse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syracuse,_New_York) in the town of [Manlius](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manlius_(town),_New_York). The park is centered on two small [meromictic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meromictic) lakes, [Green Lake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Lake_(New_York)) and [Round Lake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round_Lake_National_Natural_Landmark), which have an unusual blue-green color,[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Lakes_State_Park#cite_note-Hilfinger-2) and preserves the largest stand of old growth forest in Central New York.[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Lakes_State_Park#cite_note-terra-3) The lakes lie at the base of a gorge just over a mile long, both of which are remnants of the ice ages and exemplify the unusual geology of upstate New York. Green Lake has a surface area of 65 acres and a maximum depth of 195 feet. Round Lake has a surface area of 34 acres and a maximum depth of 170 feet.[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Lakes_State_Park#cite_note-hike-4) More on [https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/green-lakes-state-park](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/green-lakes-state-park) **HOWE CAVERNS** **Howe Caverns** is a limestone [solutional cave](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solutional_cave), operated as a [show cave](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Show_cave), in the hamlet of [Howes Cave](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howes_Cave,_New_York), [Schoharie County, New York](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schoharie_County,_New_York). Howe Caverns is a popular [tourist attraction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourist_attraction), providing visitors with a sense of [caving](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caving) or spelunking, without needing the advanced equipment and training usually associated with such adventures. **Traditional Cave Tours - Every tour of Howe Caverns begins with a 156 ft descent below the earth’s surface…** On your journey you will wind through limestone corridors, pass through cavernous galleries, walk under massive boulders, and take a serene boat ride on a subterranean riverbed carved over countless millennia. **The cave is 52°F (11°C) so a jacket or sweatshirt and closed-toed comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Flip flops are NOT permitted in the cave.** The cave tour consists of a 1.25 mile walk with a 0.25 mile boat ride. There are 139 stairs throughout the tour. More on [https://howecaverns.com/](https://howecaverns.com/) **LODGING** We will be staying in a house near Thousand Islands, 4 bedrooms, 7 beds (4 queen/double beds, 3 twin beds), 2 baths, a dedicated workspace, a large fully stocked kitchen with multiple tables, an office, a dining area & a living room. We will max out at 10 people. The house is 20-30 minutes drive to Thousand Island, Fort Drum & Lake Ontario. **Features:** Outdoor furniture, BBQ grill, free WiFi, paid washer, paid dryer, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer. **Essential Provided:** Shampoo, conditioner, towels, bed sheets, soap and toilet paper **DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE** **Depart Date:** Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you. **Depart 4:00 PM from Queens (NEW):** (Northeast Corner of 39th Ave & College Point Blvd) 133-03 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 ([Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UJPJoXeaYCsrpndV6)). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. **(1/2 block from Asian Jewels)** **Depart 5:00 PM from NYC:** ([Starbucks](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1EwXQerKMc4k8Lj67): Southwest Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave) 593 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036 ([Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1EwXQerKMc4k8Lj67)) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S. **Depart 6:00 PM from NJ:** ([NJ Transit Ramsey Route 17](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ramsey+Route+17+Station/@41.0750296,-74.1475934,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c2e13fbc573bef:0xad57dfd3117782a1!8m2!3d41.0750296!4d-74.1454047)) 1 Spring St, Ramsey, NJ 07446 ([Map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1+Spring+St,+Ramsey,+NJ+07446/@41.07393,-74.1462647,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c2e13f7bb9a821:0x1fd09b8000c42476)) $4 to $5 daily parking at the station's park lot. Meet at the big open space facing the garage entrance. **Return Date/Time:** Depart on Sunday around 5:00 PM from and expect to arrive at NJ at 8:30 PM, NYC at 9:15 PM & Queens at 10:00 PM **TENTATIVE PLAN** (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors) #### **FRIDAY 8/21 — Depart NYC 5 pm → Thousand Islands** **Drive time:** \~5 hr 15 min from Midtown → Alexandria Bay / Clayton **Arrival:** \~10:15–10:30 pm #### Evening Plan * Straight drive with one quick rest stop (I-81 corridor is easiest). * **Grocery shopping & check into the house**. * Early rest — Saturday is packed. #### **SATURDAY 8/22 — Full Thousand Islands Day (Maximum Activities)** #### 8:00 am — Depart for Alexandria Bay #### 9:00 am – 12:30 pm — Combined 2‑Nation Tour + Boldt Castle Drop‑Off ### How This Works * Board the **Uncle Sam Boat Tours 2‑Nation Tour** **(Extra $32)** in Alexandria Bay. * The tour covers: U.S. + Canadian waters; Island clusters; Lighthouses; Millionaire’s Row; St. Lawrence shipping channel & etc. * **Mid‑tour, the boat stops at Heart Island** and **drops off directly at Boldt Castle**. Self Tour Admission to Boldt Castle is **extra $14** * After exploring the castle, take the **free Uncle Sam shuttle boat** back to Alexandria Bay whenever ready. #### Timing * **10:00 am – 11:45 am:** 2‑Nation narrated cruise * **11:45 am – 1:00 pm:** Explore Boldt Castle at your own pace * **1:00 pm:** Free shuttle back to Alexandria Bay #### 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm — Lunch by the Water * **Boat House** (Alex Bay) or **Channelside** (Clayton) **Tip:** Sit outdoors for river views. #### 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm — Pedal Boat Rental or State Park (Pick 1) * [https://www.riverbayrentals.com/](https://www.riverbayrentals.com/) Pedal Boat $25 for 4 hours (return by 6 pm) * Wellesley Island State Park & Minna Anthony Common Nature Center * [https://boomerangbikeandkayak.com/](https://boomerangbikeandkayak.com/) 4 hours single kayak $40; 4 hours bike rental $25 (12:30 -4:30 pm) #### 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm — Clayton Riverwalk * Scenic waterfront path * Ice cream + small shops #### 6:30 pm — Dinner * **Clipper Inn** (Clayton) * **Dockside Pub** (Alex Bay) #### **SUNDAY 8/23 — Return Day with Green Lake + Howe Caverns** #### 8:30 am — Depart from the House Drive: **House → Green Lakes State Park = \~1 hr 25 min** #### 10:00 am – 12:00 pm — Green Lakes State Park One of the most beautiful glacial lakes in New York. **What to do:** * Walk the **Green Lake + Round Lake loop** (easy, 2.5 miles) * See the **turquoise water** (meromictic lake — rare) * Amazing photos #### 12:00 pm — Depart for Howe Caverns Drive: **Green Lakes → Howe Caverns = \~1 hr 30 min** #### 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm — Lunch2:30 pm – 5:00 pm — Howe Caverns Traditional Tour Classic traditional underground cave experience. **Includes:** * Guided cave walk * Underground boat ride * Cool 52°F temperature * Takes \~90 minutes to 2 hours **Tip:** Book **Howe Cavenrs Traditional Tour** tickets ahead for the 2:30–3:00 pm slot **(Extra $29.50)**. For those having done Howe Caverns already, we can go to **Secret Caverns** instead **(Extra $20)** #### 5:15 pm — Depart for NYC Drive: **Howe Caverns → Midtown NYC = \~3 hr 30 min** Midtown arrival target: **\~9:00–9:15 pm** **COST (LODGING & TRANSPORTATION)** **Early Birds:** $289 per person for first 5 spots or before 8/7 whichever comes first. **Regular:** $319 per person afterward. Upgrading from shared queen bed to own double bed is $30 extra. **Cost Included in the Trip:** 2 nights shared accommodation (sharing a king/double bed) at a vacation house near Thousand Islands. Round trip transportation from NYC area & tolls, daily transportation between the house & activity destinations, & parking fee if any. $10 tips for the van driver is required & will be collected on the returning trip. **Cost Not Included in the Trip:** \* 2 Nation Boat Tour, admission to Boldt Castle, and Howe Caverns Tour \* Pedal boat, Kayak or bike rental \* Meals, snacks & drinks; **BUY TICKET HERE** [https://aug212026thousandislands.eventbrite.com/](https://aug212026thousandislands.eventbrite.com/) **Your spot is not confirmed until your payment is received.** **REFUND POLICY** \* Full refund minus $50 processing fee if cancelled 30 days in advance \* 50% refund if cancelled 15 days in advance \* No refund for cancellation or no show within 15 days; however, spots can be transferred to your friends with $50 processing fee. **TRAVEL INSURANCE** To protect your trip, consider buying travel insurance, around 5% to 7% of total cost, and you can get reimbursed 75% to 100% of the cost for any reason for cancellation or trip interruption. [https://www.travelinsured.com/](https://www.travelinsured.com/) **VIDEO:** Thousand Islands - Upstate NY's Most Beautiful Spot [https://youtu.be/OozWteM8y7w?si=9dM5sJ5gQ5vpz1FW](https://youtu.be/OozWteM8y7w?si=9dM5sJ5gQ5vpz1FW) **CHECK OUT ALL 2026 TRIPS (More to Come):** **Facebook:** [https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub/events](https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub/events) **Meetup:** [https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/events/](https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/events/) **Eventbrite:** [https://nyskiclub.eventbrite.com](https://nyskiclub.eventbrite.com/) **Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/nyskiclub/](https://www.instagram.com/nyskiclub/) **LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE:** [https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub/](https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub/) By RSVPing "Yes", you and your guest(s) are accepting the terms to THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY (listed on the bottom of this page) set forth by NY Ski & Snowboard Club. **THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY** In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in NY Ski & Snowboard Club events and activities, the event participant acknowledges, and agrees that: 1. 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Evening Aboard the Honorable William Wall

**Evening Aboard the Honorable William Wall** **Friday, August 14, 6:40 pm launch** **140 Dudley St., Jersey City (or Brookfield Ferry Terminal)** Join the Hoboken Ski & Snowboard Club for an evening and drinks aboard [The Honorable Willy Wall](https://willywall.com/), Manhattan Yacht Club’s floating clubhouse. Enjoy amazing sunset views, the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline. Tickets for the boat to get to the Willy Wall are $30 (Jersey City launch) or $35 (Brookfield Ferry NYC Terminal) and must be purchased online: [https://willywall.com/tickets/](https://willywall.com/tickets/) Book your ticket for Friday, August 14 at 6:40 pm (Jersey City) or 6:45 pm (NYC). If this time is sold out (or if you plan to come later), book for a different departure time, as available. There is no food sold, just drinks. Feel free to bring your own food or snacks to share.

Banff Hut to Hut Glacier Backpacking and Hiking

Join us on a Banff Canada Hiking + Hut-to-Hut Backpacking Adventure for women only! During your 6-day trip, backpack hut-to-hut in the remote backcountry of Banff National Park. Enjoy day hikes through the towering mountains and glacier fed lakes of the Canadian Rockies. This is not the maple syrup harvest your aunt went to that one time. This is Wild Canada, sister! **GUIDED HIKING IN BANFF, CANADA NATIONAL PARKS** First, spend three days hiking in and exploring nearby national and provincial parks. The town of Banff is surrounded on all sides by them, boasting some of the most beautiful landscapes that Canada offers. Experience the iconic hiking trails in the surrounding parks, the atmosphere of the quaint mountain town, and the quiet backcountry bliss amongst flanneled femmes. Day-hike to turquoise glacier fed lakes, past waterfalls, along pointed mountain ridge lines, and through luscious green valleys. Snap an iconic photo by Moraine Lake to add to your Instagram feed. You’ll feel as if you’re in a fairy tale admiring the chateau from Lake Louise. Also enjoy exploring lesser known trails as our local guides share their favorites hikes. You could be hiking to glacier fed lakes in Banff National Park, past stunning waterfalls in Yoho National Park, up and over a mountain pass in Kananaskis Country and more. **EXPLORING DOWNTOWN BANFF** Each evening, we’ll return to our downtown Banff hotel, roll on some deodorant, and head out on the town to dine as a group. In your free time, soak your beautiful bones in one of the outdoor hot tubs or curl up cat-like beside the outdoor fireplace. Buzzed storytelling is encouraged. **CANADIAN ROCKIES HUT-TO-HUT GUIDED BACKPACKING AND GLACIER CROSSING** On the final three days of your adventure, we leave behind the hustle and noise of Banff and its tourists. Load up a 70L backpack with glacier crossing gear and all of the essentials for a hut-to-hut trek across the Wapta Icefields of the Canadian Rockies. The Icefields are rolling, gentle glaciers that you will trek up and over during the course of three days. Experience first hand a rapidly disappearing mountain landscape while immersing yourself in a truly remote and unique, backcountry environment. Your destination each evening is rustic, remote alpine huts high up in mountains. There aren’t many backcountry treks that you can get the alpine trifecta—glaciers, mountains, and cozy alpine huts! **ALL MAJOR BACKPACKING AND GLACIER CROSSING GEAR PROVIDED** * 70L backpack * sleeping bag * mountaineering boots * climbing harness * climbing helmet * crampons * ice axe * ropes **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/banff-hut-to-hut-hiking-adventure/](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/banff-hut-to-hut-hiking-adventure/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Outdoors Book Club: 438 Days

August’s selection is 438 Days by Jonathan Franklin. Location has been updated to Pier 57. Genre: Survival, Adventure, Nonfiction Pages: ~288 Goodreads: ★4.1/5 After setting out from the Pacific coast of Mexico on what was supposed to be a routine fishing trip, fisherman José Salvador Alvarenga and his young crewmate are swept far out to sea by a violent storm. With their engine dead, radio destroyed, and thousands of miles of open ocean surrounding them, rescue quickly becomes impossible. What follows is one of the most astonishing survival stories ever documented. Adrift for 438 days—more than a year—Alvarenga survives by catching fish with his bare hands, drinking rainwater, eating birds and turtles, and enduring relentless isolation, starvation, storms, and despair. The psychological battle proves every bit as daunting as the physical one as he struggles to maintain hope while drifting across the Pacific. Drawing on extensive interviews and investigative reporting, Jonathan Franklin reconstructs the ordeal in vivid detail while also exploring the controversy surrounding Alvarenga’s incredible claim and the science of extreme human endurance. *For all book club events, we ask that participants come with an open mind. Opinions shared reflect those of the individual, and we ask that all discussion remain respectful so we can exchange ideas freely and without judgment.

Mt. Whitney - day trip

Tour Du Mont Blanc (TMB), 2026, 7/10 days - Self Guided

Yosemite Half Dome Backpacking

Hit your bucket list with all the feels on this women’s guided hiking and backpacking weekend! During your Yosemite Half Dome Hike adventure, tour Yosemite National Park as you climb the famous cables of Half Dome with ladies who do their own stunts. Live out every last one of those John Muir nature quotes in the backcountry of Yosemite National Park. Mountains calling? Check. Between two pines? Check. Walk with nature? Double-check. **GUIDED BACKPACKING IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK BACKCOUNTRY** Romp through the backcountry on a demanding, yet epic backpacking trip. Meet your new woman crushes in the Yosemite Valley as the landscape gives way to mountains, waterfalls, and a piney perfume that’ll make Yankee Candle totally jelly. Mother Nature swiped ALL THE WAY right. Leave the phone on airplane mode to immerse yourself in stunning national park backcountry over the course of four epic days. Climb steep, challenging trails to look down upon the Valley with a panoramic view that includes Mt. Starr King, Half Dome, Nevada Falls, Illilouette Falls, and plenty of ant-sized tourists with tiny selfie sticks. **HALF DOME: HIKING TO THE TOP** Fuel up for the real MVP—the famous cables of Half Dome! Blast that hiker booty (and bring plenty of water) while ascending 500 feet up a .5 mile of steps carved into the rock. Then, the real fun begins. It’s a 400-foot gain up the top of Half Dome with some points at 70%+ grades. Pace your footwork on wooden slabs spaced out on the climb as you get the upper body workout of a lifetime. Worth it? HELL YES! **BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT PROVIDED** Don’t have backpacking equipment, but can Beastmaster the stairs? Perfect. Explorer Chick has you covered with: * a backpack * sleeping bag * sleeping pad * shared tent All you need to do is show up for this Yosemite Half Dome Hike to backpack like a boss and get that National Parks bucket list checked. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/yosemite-half-dome-hike-backpacking](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/yosemite-half-dome-hike-backpacking/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: hello@explorerchick.com 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Club Meeting (all flight trips on sale)

All are welcome to join us at our club meeting/happy hour, this time in JC!. All of our flight trips will be on sale (in person and online; not lottery). Come to the meeting to meet our trip leaders, ask questions and hear about what we’re up to this summer!

12th Annual Adirondack High Peaks | 4 Nights @ Wilderness Campground

Join us for some strenuous, exhilarating all-day hikes in the Adirondack High Peaks region. **Event Full (8/2)** We’ll stay at Wildnerness Campground at Adirondack Loj, located on Heart Lake, with hike-out access to multiple high peaks including Mt. Marcy. It is a 15 minute drive from Lake Placid. In addition to hiking we will also enjoy swimming, kayaking, hot breakfasts at the Loj, a welcome BBQ, group dinners, campfires, live music and exploring Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. We have 4 sites reserved in the Wilderness Campground, near the washrooms. Each site sleeps 6 people in 3 tents, for up to **24 people total**. Parking is included for 2 cars per site. Additional paid parking is available nearby. **Signup Fee / Campsite Cost: $70 per person** This amount assumes 16 people pay. If more pay, you will get some amount of refund. **Full refunds after 8/5 are not guaranteed.** **To reserve your spot, Venmo @DavidHAndrew “Adirondacks” (last four: 5460).**

CONCRETE TO TRAILS: Big Woods/Hidden Lake & Old Souls Outfitter

[>> MUST REGISTER HERE PLEASE <<](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001ElWL/act00022795) Please register with the link above. MeetUp is not used for trip registration. **Trade sidewalks for dirt paths—no car needed!** **Concrete to Trails** bus trips make it easy to hike, explore, and meet fellow outdoor lovers just beyond the city. No experience required. We are taking the van to Cold Spring New York! We are going for a hike within Fahnestock State Park from Big Woods Trailhead to Hidden Lake before going to Old Souls Outfitter for social relaxation time and a chance to tour their unique store. This is a great trip for anyone looking to learn more about Appalachian Mountain Club. **Trip info:** * Activity rating: Moderate * Distance: 4 miles * Vertical gain: 750 feet * Terrain: Uneven, rocky, dirt, hilly * Bathrooms: No * Breaks: Mid-trip **What to Bring:** * Sturdy hiking footwear * Weather appropriate clothing * 2+ liters of water * Lunch and/or snacks * Sun & Bug protection **Registration Details:** * Registration on the AMC website (activites.outdoors.org) is required for each participant. **Meeting Info:** * The group will meet before 9:00 AM. * Final details will be sent to all registered participants the day prior to the hike. **Cost:** * $10 Appalachian Mountain Club members / $40 non-members **Refund Policy:** * For this trip, a refund is possible if you cancel online one week before the trip and your space can be filled. *[Join the Appalachian Mountain Club](https://www.outdoors.org/get-involved/become-a-member/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SRCH-BD-Membership&utm_content=646623979096&utm_term=amc%20membership&campaign=701Ht0000021JlHIAU&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19637476529&gbraid=0AAAAADsKo9dnAqa1VJqH3LyYNhdACYyP0&gclid=CjwKCAjw1tLOBhAMEiwAiPkRHjOmW2vC430Svt3FwgGO8z7PBAbPlNSkkAgZ0OM4Md0NcputTWw5qhoC6uQQAvD_BwE&_gl=1*18uwd4z*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3ODA3NDMyMTIuQ2p3S0NBancxdExPQmhBTUVpd0FpUGtSSGpPbVcydkM0MzBTdnQzRndnR084ejdQQkFiUGxOU2trQWdaME9NNE1kME5jcHV0VFd3NXFob0M2dVFRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MzMwNjUxOTk2LjE3ODAwNTIxMTU.*_ga*MTkxMjY5NzIyMS4xNzQ0ODIyNzcx*_ga_NDC0EQDH7W*czE3ODUxODA1MjAkbzMxMyRnMSR0MTc4NTE4MTA5MCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.)* *Membership supports hundreds of free/low-cost outdoor experiences, thousands of miles of trails, hundreds of thousands of acres of protected wilderness, outdoor leadership education, access to nature for everyone, and your local volunteer leaders.* AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic.

Hike and Swim in Minnewaska

Join me on a hike in Minnewaska State Park **Please, be advised that the return time is just an estimate and the hike can take longer, so plan the rest of your day accordingly not to disrupt our and your plans** Trails and pace will be moderate. Distance: approx. 8-9 miles We will do a loop hike and will have a lunch and swim on the beach of Lake Awosting. It is a clear mountain lake accessible only by foot or bicycle. Do not forget your swimwear! Also, blueberries are staying later in this park. On the way back we may visit Rainbow Falls. *(Please read the whole description including Q&A to avoid any confusion or inconvenience)* **Parking coordinates: 41.742608388379885, -74.25464642922427 (Jenny Lane Trail)** It is a comparatively small free parking space (a good reason not to be late) on the east side of the road. If there is not enough space for some of our cars they can park at the main parking lot ($10 per car) 41.735575839649144, -74.23906646694881 PLEASE, first try Jenny Lane parking so that we know if anybody parks at the main parking. In this case those who park at the main parking will wait for us there and we will go through that parking lot to meet with you *ATTENTION! PLEASE USE PARKING LOCATION COORDINATES GIVEN IN THIS DESCRIPTION ABOVE ONLY. DISREGARD ANY OTHER MAPS OR PINS.* *For those who register but do not want to stay with us the whole route I will appreciate if you let me know well ahead of time to see if the hike will happen at all*. I limit the size of the group to 10 as it is hard to care for a larger group. I will kindly ask those who register to stay with the group. Those who do not want to stay with the group are welcome to join us but, please, do not register and we consider you to be on your own. Please, be at the parking lot by 9am. Cell phone connection may be not available. Please, give yourself enough time to get there - we will get on the trail in time to be back in time and still have daylight time in reserve. **BEFORE LEAVING YOUR HOME, please, check this announcement for the last minute cancellation or changes (anything could happen and I will do my best not to waste your time)** **And if you register, please, be responsive to my messages regarding your attendance. In the case you change your mind please un-register or let us know ASAP so that we do not waste our time waiting. It is ESPECIALLY important if you are the only one registered - me and the whole trip depends on you, so please be respectful to my time also.** Bring hiking boots, at least 2 quarts of water, snack/lunch, layers, rain gear etc. *In the case you or your guests did not hike or had issues hiking before, please be considerate about your or your guests' physical shape and readiness to keep up with the group. Though un-predictable delays, even accidents, are always possible we all come to enjoy some physical activity to be on schedule and while we are all different, care for each other and stay together as a group I would like to avoid predictable unreasonable delays and slow downs.* If in doubt, feel free to contact me with your questions or concerns. FAQ: Q: Do you have a link to AllTrails? A: No. I usually plan my hikes using a map. It leaves some uncertainty and feel of adventure (otherwise it would be like eating partially digested food). If I have one I will post it in the description. Q: Do you know total accent for the hike? A: No. I plan hikes based on the length, available parking, good lunch spot or POI. Ups and downs are unavoidable. Usually it will be between 1500 and 3000 feet. Q: Is your hike still on? A: As soon as I decide to cancel the hike on any reason I will notify participants and cancel it on Meetup. That is why I ask to check this site periodically and before leaving your home. Otherwise it is still on, no matter how few people are registered. Q: What is a preferable way to communicate with you? A: Please, use preferably Meetup **EVENT** chat for communication (I just cannot monitor Meetup, Facebook, Telegram, SMS etc and I am trying to avoid answering the same questions on different platforms) On the day of the hike please call my phone (hopefully, provided that morning) as I will be driving and cannot use other ways of communications. Please have Meetup application installed on your phone as it is the only way for me to reach you if anything happens **Except of a very un-ordinary situations, no responses are provided and no calls are answered after 9pm** \-\-\-\-\-\- If you join us for hiking (or any other event), understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. You agree not to hold the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, or any other members responsible for any injuries, mishaps, or any other situation that may happen at a planned event. It is your responsibility to research the event, know the area, and bring the proper gear. Your attendance on this trip signifies that you have read and accept the terms of this liability waiver