Outings Schedule

The KV-ADK chapter summer outings schedule includes hikes offered by this Chapter, ATIS and the Hurricane Chapter.  Please note that ADK chapter outings allow children. ATIS Outings are for adults only. Please call the leader by 5pm the day before to reserve your space. 

Outings schedule for 2023 posted by 6/1/23.

Porter trailwork July 26
Jul
26

Porter trailwork July 26

The Porter trail from Marcy Field needs some work since I wasn’t able to mount any group effort last year. I’m hoping to get enough that we can both clear the blowdown and finish some clipping. Before the Chapter took it over three years ago, it had suffered from many years of neglect, but we have made some good progress.

We will meet at Marcy Field and shuttle to the top of the private roads, which brings us to within about five minutes of the summit of Little Porter. This is above the private property that has closed the trail from the Garden. We will return to Marcy Field via Blueberry. 

 The Chapter has a “Katanaboy 25” saw, which I will bring, along with some new clippers that fit easily into a pack, but can still cut 1+” branches. We will need other hand saws of various sizes to take the smaller blowdown. A sharp axe would also be appropriate, but obviously this is not chain saw season.

Others are welcome as well. Let me know if you are able to help, so I can plan the shuttles. If you can’t do the trailwork, but have a 4WD vehicle for the shuttle, let me know.


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Jul
7

Baxter Trail Work

Meet at the end of Beede Lane in Keene Valley. Bring gloves, clothing suitable for the day, and a hand saw or axe, if you have one. The Chapter will have saws and digging tools for cleaning any ditches.

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Sep
23

Porter from the Airport trail work - Round 2

We will hopefully finish what was started in June. As before, we will meet at Marcy Field at 8:00 AM and then shuttle to the top of the private roads on Little Porter. We will finish back at Marcy Field. Bring lunch and clothing for the day’s weather and temperature. The Chapter has four pairs of long-handled loppers, but bring your own if you have them. We will have one saw in the event of any fresh blowdown, but the main effort will be clipping. RSVP to tgoodwin12942@gmail.com

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Aug
28

Iroquois Via Algonquin

Call for start time. Iroquois via Algonquin and maybe making the loop returning by Avalanche Pass-call leader for times and meeting place.

Leader:  Bevan Stanley  860491-5024

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Aug
27

Chapel Island

Call for time. meet @ St. Brendan’s RC church in Keene to carpool to the  put-in.  We’ll board Chapel Bound, a pontoon boat that will transport us to our church service which begins at 10.  Afterwards, we’ll stop in Saranac Lake for a picnic lunch on Lake Flower.  Bring $$$ for offering, dish to pass, place setting, and beverage.  ATIS trip

Leaders:  Bob and Nancy Kohlbecker, 518-576-2294

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Aug
10

Catamount

meet @ Forestdale Road parking lot in Taylor Pond Wild Forest, 4 mile round trip.  ADK/KV trip.

Leader:  Kathleen Wiley, 518-576-6405

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Aug
9

Big Crow

meet @ Crow Clearing for the annual trek for breakfast; bring something to contribute to our breakfast menu!

Leaders:  Bob and Nancy Kohlbecker, 518-576-2294

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Aug
4

Racquette River

meet @ St. Brendan’s RC church in Keene.  We will put in at Axton Landing and paddle to the Falls for lunch.

Leaders:  Bob and Nancy Kohlbecker, 518-576-2294

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Jul
24

Fern Talk

meet A Keene Valley Library, then adjourn to Ticknor camp for more ferns, swim in the pool; bring picnic.  ATIS trip

Leader:  Mandy Ticknor, 518-576-9869

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Jun
17

Porter Mt. from the Airport - Round 2

Last Saturday, 6/10, a small group cleared just over 1/2 mile along the ridge. There is a similar distance left to finish. We will again meet at Marcy Field at 8 AM and shuttle to the top of Adrian’s Acres. From there is is still 1-1/2 - 2 hours hike to reach the starting point. Long-handled loppers are the preferred tool, and the Chapter has tools for those who don’t. Even if you can’t commit to the trail work, you can help if you have a 4WD vehicle to do the shuttle.

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Aug
17

Follensby Clear Loop

(KV-ADK).  Follensby Clear Loop - Follensby Clear Pond -Polliwog Pond- Horseshoe Pond roughly 6 miles of paddling+ 4 Carries totaling .5 mile You must have your own boat or paddle board. Email or call for exact time and meet up location. Lisa Godfrey 215-990-0482 or lisajgodfrey@gmail.com

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Aug
1

Floodwood Pond & Fish Creek

(Hurricane-ADK) 9-4. Memorial Paddle for Emiley Pugsley. Join Emily’s family for a trip to one of her favorite paddling locations. We’ll explore Floodwood Pond and Fish Creek and share memories of Emily. Meet at St. Brenden’s at 9. Mary Pugsley Whitney (518-576-9892 or mpwhitney62@icloud.com).

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Jul
17
Paddle, Hike

Upper St Regis Lake & St Regis Mountain

(ADK-KV) Upper St Regis Lake & St Regis Mountain  We’ll paddle (roughly 2 miles each way) across Upper St. Regis Lake to a trailhead on Spring Bay, then climb St. Regis Mountain (roughly 4.5 miles round trip). From the top—especially from the fire tower—you can see much of the St. Regis Canoe Wilderness. You’ll need to provide your own boat and transportation to the launch point on Upper Saint Regis Lake. Contact Stephen Longmire at slongmire@gmail.com for meeting time & location.

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