YOUNG ADULTS GROUP
Announcing a new group within the Albany Chapter of ADK
The Albany Chapter of ADK is starting a new Young Adults group based on inquiries from our young members. The group will be for 21 to 35 year olds that have a common interest in outdoor activities available through ADK. Folks in this age bracket will enjoy getting together for hikes, paddling, bike rides, skiing and snowshoeing as designated in the Albany Chapter newsletter and website as “Young Adults 21-35."
We are happy to appoint a new Young Adults Chairperson to head up this activity who will organize and help plan the activities for our Chapter. The Chairperson will be Stephanie Graudons, who has volunteered and is very enthusiastic about starting the group. Stephanie is an Albany Chapter hike leader, a 46er, recently completed the Northville-Placid Trail and is currently working on the Fire Tower Challenge.
Anyone interested in participating in this new group, please download and
fill out the
***attached questionnaire***
and e-mail it to Stephanie at
sgraudons<at>hotmail<dot>com.
See
the Activities/Outings page or below for upcoming Young Adults Group trips.
Jun 4 (Fri) CRANE MOUNTAIN (C+) – Young Adults Group
We will ascend via the shorter trail, and return via the pond trail. The loop
is around 5 miles or so with ~1300 feet of ascent. Summit has open rocks with a
good view, and the pond offers a nice place to take a break.
Leader: Stephanie Graudons, 518-332-4624 or
sgraudons<at>hotmail<dot>com
Jun 5 (Sat) CASCADE TRAIL MAINTENANCE – Young Adults Group
Calling all young adults looking to do some volunteer work! We will be assisting
Tim Brooks’ trail maintenance outing to Cascade near Lake Placid. Come
celebrate National Trails Day with us by helping maintain a very popular trail
and getting a good workout in the mountains! Contact leader or see Tim Brooks’
outing description for more information.
Leader: Stephanie Graudons, 518-332-4624 or
sgraudons<at>hotmail<dot>com
Jun 19 (Sat) COLDEN (A+) – Young Adults Group
We will begin at the Adirondak Loj, hike up the Lake Arnold route, and down the
other side through Avalanche Pass to make a loop. Total distance is around 14
miles. Contact leader for more details.
Leader: Stephanie Graudons, 518-332-4624 or
sgraudons<at>hotmail<dot>com
Jun 27 (Sun) KANE MOUNTAIN & 9 CORNER LAKE (C) – Young Adults Group
We will begin the day by climbing Kane Mountain. This is an easy mountain, as
it’s a pretty short hike. There are a few options for which trail to take to
the top and this will be decided at the trailhead. Round trip the hike is only
a mile or two, and there is a fire tower on the summit with views of the
surrounding mountains and lakes. After descending, we will drive a very short
distance up the road and hike .9 mile to 9 Corner Lake. This is a popular
swimming destination in the summer, and might make a nice lunch spot.
Leader: Stephanie Graudons, 518-332-4624 or
sgraudons<at>hotmail<dot>com
July 10 (Sat) TENANT CREEK
FALLS (C) - Young Adults Group
Weather permitting, we will hike along Tenant Creek near Northville to three
separate waterfalls. It is a half mile to the first waterfall, then about
1.5 miles to the other two. The first waterfall is a great place to take a
break and enjoy the scenery, and swimming is an option for those interested.
This is easy terrain, 4 miles round trip, heavy rain will cancel.
Leader: Stephanie Graudons, 332-4624, sgraudons<at>hotmail<dot>com
July
24 (Sat) WEST BRANCH OF THE SACANDAGA RIVER (C+) -Young Adults Group
We will be paddling on the West Branch of the Sacandaga River. We will start at
the Rt. 10 bridge over the river just south of the Good Luck Lake pull off and
paddle north to Trout Lake with a side trip to Chub Lake if the water
level allows. We will also paddle into Good Luck Lake before we stop for the
day. This is slow moving flat water with the biggest problem being beaver dams
and log jams. Be sure to bring water shoes! It will be approximately a 7
mile trip.
Leader: Adam Sullivan, 518-848-1249 or longhairedcountryboy52<at>yahoo<dot>com
Aug
7 (Sat) FALL STREAM (B-) - Young Adults Group
This is a 10 mile round trip paddle through woods and wetland from the bridge on
Old Piseco Road to Vly Lake. If the water level is high enough we will
also paddle the half mile into Mud Lake. Beaver dams and downed trees may
be a problem so bring your water shoes.
Leader: Adam Sullivan, 518-848-1249 or longhairedcountryboy52<at>yahoo<dot>com
Aug
21 (Sat) MIAMI RIVER (C) - Young Adults Group
This will be a 7 mile paddle across Lewey Lake and down the Miami River. We will
meet at the Lewey Lake Campground where there may be a day use fee. This
will be a flatwater paddle with possible beaver dams or logjams. It will
be approximately 1.5 miles on Lewey Lake and 2 miles on the Miami River.
Leader: Adam Sullivan, 518-848-1249 or longhairedcountryboy52<at>yahoo<dot>com
Sept
11 (Sat) CHENEY POND & BOREAS RIVER (C+) - Young Adults Group
We will begin at Cheney Pond and paddle down Lester Flow to Lester Dam where
there is a beautiful view of the High Peaks. On the way back we will
paddle past Cheney Pond and up the Boreas river as far as the water level will
allow. This will be up to an 8.5 mile paddle including side trips.
Minimum will be 6 miles. Some problems along the way could include beaver
dams or a few rocks.
Leader: Adam Sullivan, 518-848-1249 or longhairedcountryboy52<at>yahoo<dot>com
Sept
25 (Sat) KUNJAMUCK RIVER (B) - Young Adults Group
This is a 10.5 mile round trip paddle to Elm Lake via the Kunjamuck River.
We will launch in Speculator at the parking area by the firehouse and paddle
through Kunjamuck Bay to the river. At the first bridge we will stop for a
snack and hike a short easy trail to Kunjamuck Cave before we continue on to Elm
Lake. As with all slow moving rivers in the area beaver dams and log jams
may be a problem so water shoes will be necessary.
Leader: Adam Sullivan, 518-848-1249 or
longhairedcountryboy52<at>yahoo<dot>com
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