Outings Detail
Updated: October 23 2025 20:42
Pyramid Peak and maybe Gothics
[ Hike ]
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 7:00 am, Rating: A+
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- To celebrate the seasonal end of the AMR/DEC parking reservation system and public access to the AMR easement, we'll climb Pyramid Peak and linger for a while to enjoy the views before deciding whether to climb Gothics to hog more views. Bonuses: Lower Ausable Lake and Rainbow Falls. Trail is very steep in sections and open at places. Distance to Pyramid is about 12+ miles round trip with 3,550 feet of elevation gain. Pyramid stands at 4515 feet. Meet-up at Schroon Lake Tops parking lot at 7:00 am, or at AMR parking lot at 7:30 am. Rain date November 2nd.
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 7:00 am, Rating: A+
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- To celebrate the seasonal end of the AMR/DEC parking reservation system and public access to the AMR easement, we'll climb Pyramid Peak and linger for a while to enjoy the views before deciding whether to climb Gothics to hog more views. Bonuses: Lower Ausable Lake and Rainbow Falls. Trail is very steep in sections and open at places. Distance to Pyramid is about 12+ miles round trip with 3,550 feet of elevation gain. Pyramid stands at 4515 feet. Meet-up at Schroon Lake Tops parking lot at 7:00 am, or at AMR parking lot at 7:30 am. Rain date November 2nd.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region
[ Hike ]
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet. This is a dog friendly hike. All dogs must be on leash the entire time and hike leader notified you are bringing your furry friend.
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet. This is a dog friendly hike. All dogs must be on leash the entire time and hike leader notified you are bringing your furry friend.
Executive Committee Meeting
[ Meeting ]
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- The meeting will be a virtual meeting via Zoom. All chapter members are welcome at the meeting. Please email chapterchair@adk-gfs.org for the Zoom information if you would like to attend. The Zoom link will also be provided to the Executive Committee in the meeting agenda.
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- The meeting will be a virtual meeting via Zoom. All chapter members are welcome at the meeting. Please email chapterchair@adk-gfs.org for the Zoom information if you would like to attend. The Zoom link will also be provided to the Executive Committee in the meeting agenda.
Jay Range
[ Hike ]
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: A-
Leader: Pete Fedorick 661-425-1044
- Join me for one of the best ridge climbs in the Adirondacks, around 8 miles round trip and about 2,600 feet of elevation change. If the weather is nice, it will be some of the best views in the Adirondacks. Meetup for carpool will be at Warren County Municipal Center 6:45am, departing at 7:am. Please email me or text me if you plan to attend.
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: A-
Leader: Pete Fedorick 661-425-1044
- Join me for one of the best ridge climbs in the Adirondacks, around 8 miles round trip and about 2,600 feet of elevation change. If the weather is nice, it will be some of the best views in the Adirondacks. Meetup for carpool will be at Warren County Municipal Center 6:45am, departing at 7:am. Please email me or text me if you plan to attend.
Sawteeth
[ Hike ]
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 7:30 am, Rating: A
Leader: Pete Fedorick 661-425-1044
- Sawteeth from the Adirondack Mountain Reserve, taking the scenic route. Mileage on this one is around 13 miles with 3200 feet of elevation gain. Meetup for carpool will be at Warren County Municipal Center 6:15am, departing at 6:30am. Or AMR parking lot at 7:30am. Please email me or text me if you plan to attend.
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 7:30 am, Rating: A
Leader: Pete Fedorick 661-425-1044
- Sawteeth from the Adirondack Mountain Reserve, taking the scenic route. Mileage on this one is around 13 miles with 3200 feet of elevation gain. Meetup for carpool will be at Warren County Municipal Center 6:15am, departing at 6:30am. Or AMR parking lot at 7:30am. Please email me or text me if you plan to attend.
Community Room Crandall Library 251 Glens Street Glens Falls NY 12801
[ Program ]
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano 518-744-6359
- William S Brown PhD Timber Rattlesnakes: How They Live and What They Do. Bill will summarize the basic biology of Timber Rattlesnakes and focus on some of the research questions that are useful for evaluating its conservation status. He will frame this perspective toward outdoor enthusiasts and naturalists who may encounter a rattlesnake in the wild. In New York, Timber Rattlesnakes are distributed in two dozen counties. Many populations were extirpated or depleted throughout the state over the past two centuries. The species was listed as "threatened" in 1983 and has been fully protected by New York State law for the past 40 years. Please join our friends from the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society for a joint program at Crandall Public Library.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano 518-744-6359
- William S Brown PhD Timber Rattlesnakes: How They Live and What They Do. Bill will summarize the basic biology of Timber Rattlesnakes and focus on some of the research questions that are useful for evaluating its conservation status. He will frame this perspective toward outdoor enthusiasts and naturalists who may encounter a rattlesnake in the wild. In New York, Timber Rattlesnakes are distributed in two dozen counties. Many populations were extirpated or depleted throughout the state over the past two centuries. The species was listed as "threatened" in 1983 and has been fully protected by New York State law for the past 40 years. Please join our friends from the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society for a joint program at Crandall Public Library.
Noonmark and Round Mtn loop from AMR
[ Hike ]
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: A-
Leader: Pete Fedorick 661-425-1044
- Noonmark and Round Mountain loop from Adirondack Mountain Reserve. We'll ascend Noonmark, then come down the back side and climb Round Mountain on the loop back, then go back down to the AMR parking lot for about 6 miles with 3000+ feet of elevation change. Meetup for carpool will be at Warren County Municipal Center 6:45am, departing at 7:am. Or AMR parking lot at 8am. Please email me or text me if you plan to attend.
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: A-
Leader: Pete Fedorick 661-425-1044
- Noonmark and Round Mountain loop from Adirondack Mountain Reserve. We'll ascend Noonmark, then come down the back side and climb Round Mountain on the loop back, then go back down to the AMR parking lot for about 6 miles with 3000+ feet of elevation change. Meetup for carpool will be at Warren County Municipal Center 6:45am, departing at 7:am. Or AMR parking lot at 8am. Please email me or text me if you plan to attend.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region
[ Hike ]
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet. This is a dog friendly hike. All dogs must be on leash the entire time and hike leader notified you are bringing your furry friend.
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet. This is a dog friendly hike. All dogs must be on leash the entire time and hike leader notified you are bringing your furry friend.
Turkey Trot No. 27
[ Hike ]
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: C+
Leader: Rich Crammond 518-584-2380
- Let's work up that old holiday hunger once again this year. Approximately 4 miles of hiking on and off road and trail with little elevation change. Dress for cold and snow. Meet at the visitor parking lot off Route 32, Stillwater. See you there, hiker buds. Happy Thanksgiving from Rich.
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: C+
Leader: Rich Crammond 518-584-2380
- Let's work up that old holiday hunger once again this year. Approximately 4 miles of hiking on and off road and trail with little elevation change. Dress for cold and snow. Meet at the visitor parking lot off Route 32, Stillwater. See you there, hiker buds. Happy Thanksgiving from Rich.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region
[ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- What's Up Saturday? Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet the Monday or Tuesday before the scheduled hike.
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- What's Up Saturday? Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet the Monday or Tuesday before the scheduled hike.
Executive Commitee Meeting
[ Meeting ]
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 6:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- The Annual Pot Luck will be held at Saratoga Library which will then be followed by the Executive Committee Meeting. All chapter members are welcome. Please email chapterchair@adk-gfs.org if you would like to attend.
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 6:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- The Annual Pot Luck will be held at Saratoga Library which will then be followed by the Executive Committee Meeting. All chapter members are welcome. Please email chapterchair@adk-gfs.org if you would like to attend.
Wilton Wildlife Park
[ Hike ]
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 9:00 am, Rating: C+
Leader: Rich Crammond 518-584-2380
- We will meet at the main parking lot across the road from the flag pole, off Scout Road. Dress for cold weather and rain. Around three miles of hiking with little elevation change. Bring microspikes in case of ice (Eeks!). Merry Christmas to all. It may be a good idea to wear some orange while deer hunting season is still open in other areas.
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 9:00 am, Rating: C+
Leader: Rich Crammond 518-584-2380
- We will meet at the main parking lot across the road from the flag pole, off Scout Road. Dress for cold weather and rain. Around three miles of hiking with little elevation change. Bring microspikes in case of ice (Eeks!). Merry Christmas to all. It may be a good idea to wear some orange while deer hunting season is still open in other areas.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region
[ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- What's Up Saturday? Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet the monday or tuesday before the scheduled hike.
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- What's Up Saturday? Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet the monday or tuesday before the scheduled hike.
Santanonis
[ Hike ]
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 5:00 am, Rating: A+
Leader: Wsyne Richter 518-893-7895
Colead: Aaren Harris
- The Santanonis in winter: No mud, but we'll hope for plenty of snow. We'll go up the Bradley Pond herd path to tag Panther, then head down to and back up from Couchsachraga. Next, we'll follow the ridge to Santanoni. If we find the Express trail, we'll take it down. If not, we will backtrack on the ridge to take the Bradley Pond herd path down. Expect a long day with a finish well after dark. And who knows, maybe we'll meet a pine martin or two. Meeting will be at the Northway Exit 18 park and ride at the north end of Media Drive.
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 5:00 am, Rating: A+
Leader: Wsyne Richter 518-893-7895
Colead: Aaren Harris
- The Santanonis in winter: No mud, but we'll hope for plenty of snow. We'll go up the Bradley Pond herd path to tag Panther, then head down to and back up from Couchsachraga. Next, we'll follow the ridge to Santanoni. If we find the Express trail, we'll take it down. If not, we will backtrack on the ridge to take the Bradley Pond herd path down. Expect a long day with a finish well after dark. And who knows, maybe we'll meet a pine martin or two. Meeting will be at the Northway Exit 18 park and ride at the north end of Media Drive.
Crandall Public Library 251 Glen Street New York 12801
[ Program ]
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano 518-744-6359
- New Three Great Cruises: Antarctica, the Baltic and the Pacific Northwest.Presentation by chapter member John SchneiderIn 2023, I went on three cruises. Each one was totally different from the others. My first one was my third trip to my favorite place in the natural world - Antarctica's South Georgia Island. The island has some of the world's largest king penguin colonies. Three landings stand out: estimates of 23,000, 75,000 and 125,000 penguins in one location. We went ashore at least twice each day and viewed penguins, fur seals and elephant seals, as well as many seabirds. This trip was not complete until we drank a toast at the grave of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.My second cruise was on the Baltic Sea where we visited areas of Denmark, Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Sweden. We explored parts of Europe I had not visited before. Unfortunately, illness required us to cut this trip short, but fortunately, this occurred toward the end of the cruise.We ended our cruise year with a river cruise down the Snake and Columbia rivers in Idaho, Washington and Oregon. Many super floods, some of the largest in the world, occurred in this part of our country creating what are called channeled scablands. Also, one of the country's most beautiful waterfall is on the Columbia River.Come and enjoy pictures of thousands of toasting the "Boss," penguins, fur seal pups and really heavy elephant seals of South Georgia and the Falkland islands; interesting aspects of the Baltic; and the beautiful scenery of our Pacific Northwest.
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano 518-744-6359
- New Three Great Cruises: Antarctica, the Baltic and the Pacific Northwest.Presentation by chapter member John SchneiderIn 2023, I went on three cruises. Each one was totally different from the others. My first one was my third trip to my favorite place in the natural world - Antarctica's South Georgia Island. The island has some of the world's largest king penguin colonies. Three landings stand out: estimates of 23,000, 75,000 and 125,000 penguins in one location. We went ashore at least twice each day and viewed penguins, fur seals and elephant seals, as well as many seabirds. This trip was not complete until we drank a toast at the grave of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.My second cruise was on the Baltic Sea where we visited areas of Denmark, Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Sweden. We explored parts of Europe I had not visited before. Unfortunately, illness required us to cut this trip short, but fortunately, this occurred toward the end of the cruise.We ended our cruise year with a river cruise down the Snake and Columbia rivers in Idaho, Washington and Oregon. Many super floods, some of the largest in the world, occurred in this part of our country creating what are called channeled scablands. Also, one of the country's most beautiful waterfall is on the Columbia River.Come and enjoy pictures of thousands of toasting the "Boss," penguins, fur seal pups and really heavy elephant seals of South Georgia and the Falkland islands; interesting aspects of the Baltic; and the beautiful scenery of our Pacific Northwest.
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
[ Program ]
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Mo Coutant 518-708-0096
- Save the date - come to 1 or all 4 shows! This year we added a 4th show since the tickets sell out so quickly. But they will still go fast, so get your tickets in mid-December before they sell out! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. **Note: There's a local hockey game at 7- so get there early to find parking! Come to GF for dinner or drinks and stay for the show!**
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Mo Coutant 518-708-0096
- Save the date - come to 1 or all 4 shows! This year we added a 4th show since the tickets sell out so quickly. But they will still go fast, so get your tickets in mid-December before they sell out! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. **Note: There's a local hockey game at 7- so get there early to find parking! Come to GF for dinner or drinks and stay for the show!**
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
[ Program ]
Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Mo Coutant 518-708-0096
- Save the date - come to 1 or all 4 shows! This year we added a 4th show since the tickets sell out so quickly. They'll still go quickly especially for this show, so get your tickets in mid-December while you can! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. Save the date - come to 1 or all 4 shows! This year we added a 4th show since the tickets sell out so quickly. But they will still go fast, so get your tickets in mid-December before they sell out! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. **Note: There's a local hockey game at 7- so get there early to find parking! Come to GF for dinner or drinks and stay for the show!**
Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Mo Coutant 518-708-0096
- Save the date - come to 1 or all 4 shows! This year we added a 4th show since the tickets sell out so quickly. They'll still go quickly especially for this show, so get your tickets in mid-December while you can! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. Save the date - come to 1 or all 4 shows! This year we added a 4th show since the tickets sell out so quickly. But they will still go fast, so get your tickets in mid-December before they sell out! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. **Note: There's a local hockey game at 7- so get there early to find parking! Come to GF for dinner or drinks and stay for the show!**
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
[ Program ]
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 4:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Mo Coutant 518-708-0096
- This year the Sunday show will be at 4pm, for an earlier end time for everyone who needs to get to work the next day! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. **Note: There's a local hockey game at 3 - so get there early to find parking! **
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 4:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Mo Coutant 518-708-0096
- This year the Sunday show will be at 4pm, for an earlier end time for everyone who needs to get to work the next day! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. **Note: There's a local hockey game at 3 - so get there early to find parking! **