March 2024 Chapter Chair Report
Updated: April 13 2024
I am writing this after our first snowfall and a beautiful cross-country ski session!
I hope some of you were able to get out and enjoy the snow in some fashion.
These days, you have to seize the opportunity while it lasts.
This storm hit more southerly, so I'm keeping an eye out for a more northerly one,
so I can ski at our Adirondack Mountain Club Cascade Welcome Center located between Keene
and Lake Placid. Cross-country skiing is still free for ADK members, and equipment rentals are available.
Did you know they offer a consignment program for gently used gear and clothing?
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour was held from Feb 2nd to the 4th. I would like to extend my gratitude to our committee members and volunteers whose hard work and dedication make this event possible. As a member, your continued participation and attendance are what make this a successful event year after year. Thank you. This event and raffle benefit the ADK Summit Steward Program and the ADK GFS Chapter Buck Mountain trailhead stewardship.
Thanks to our Program Chair, Anne Paolano, we have interesting monthly speakers planned for 2024. Anne does a fantastic job bringing us a wide range of topics such as geology in the Adirondacks, Antarctica and penguins, hiking with llamas, and paddling down the Hudson while observing flowers and native plants. The programs are generally in person now, providing a great opportunity to meet other people, reconnect with old friends, and have a fun night out.
We all benefit from our volunteers who contribute their time and experience to various tasks, whether it's Banff, Monthly Programs, Outings, or Stewarding. It's our members and volunteers who shape the club into what it is today. Thank you to all of you. We are fortunate that, thanks to the work of our nominating committee, we have filled several openings, but we still need some help. One opportunity is the Education Committee - if you're seeking something that doesn't require a lot of time but offers a rewarding experience and benefits to kids and families, this is for you!
Another opportunity is for the Buck Mountain Trailhead steward program. If you're interested in giving back and only have one or two days available during the summer, this program could be a perfect fit for you! Please feel free to email me if you want more information.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour was held from Feb 2nd to the 4th. I would like to extend my gratitude to our committee members and volunteers whose hard work and dedication make this event possible. As a member, your continued participation and attendance are what make this a successful event year after year. Thank you. This event and raffle benefit the ADK Summit Steward Program and the ADK GFS Chapter Buck Mountain trailhead stewardship.
Thanks to our Program Chair, Anne Paolano, we have interesting monthly speakers planned for 2024. Anne does a fantastic job bringing us a wide range of topics such as geology in the Adirondacks, Antarctica and penguins, hiking with llamas, and paddling down the Hudson while observing flowers and native plants. The programs are generally in person now, providing a great opportunity to meet other people, reconnect with old friends, and have a fun night out.
We all benefit from our volunteers who contribute their time and experience to various tasks, whether it's Banff, Monthly Programs, Outings, or Stewarding. It's our members and volunteers who shape the club into what it is today. Thank you to all of you. We are fortunate that, thanks to the work of our nominating committee, we have filled several openings, but we still need some help. One opportunity is the Education Committee - if you're seeking something that doesn't require a lot of time but offers a rewarding experience and benefits to kids and families, this is for you!
Another opportunity is for the Buck Mountain Trailhead steward program. If you're interested in giving back and only have one or two days available during the summer, this program could be a perfect fit for you! Please feel free to email me if you want more information.
Brian Covelle