Sat, Dec 21, 2024, time TBD, Rating: A+
Leader: Jen Ferriss
000-000-0000
- The destination and meet up time will be determined as we get closer to mid-December. It will be a great day to reacquaint oneself with your winter gear while getting up into the high peaks. Space is limited.
Lake George Recreation Center Trails [ Hike ]
Sun, Dec 22, 2024, 9:00 am, Rating: C+
Leader: Kim Brown
908-305-8357
- This will be a beginner hike for folks looking to try out their cold weather clothing. Practice layering/delayering and snacking in the cold. We will hike approx total of 3 hours. Snow forecast is only 1-2 inches so will most likely be a bare boot/ micro spike. Bring snow shoes just in case!
Wright Peak [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Dec 28, 2024, time TBD, Rating: A
Leader: Jeff Mans
518-265-4135
Colead: Pete Fedorick
- Welcome the second weekend of winter and last of 2024 with Wright Peak. A quick but relatively challenging hike from the ADK Loj parking lot HPIC following the MacIntyre Brook on the Algonquin Trail passing MacIntyre Falls, and at about 3 miles, turning off onto the Wright Peak Spur Trail leading to the summit of Wright Peak. An enjoyable outing when you're not trying to bag Algonquin, Iroquois and Wright in a single day. Round trip is 7 miles with an elevation gain of about 2600 feet. It's winter and the days are short, so make sure you have appropriate clothing, gear and headlamps that work (although we should be out before dark). Meetup at the Schroon Lake Tops at 7:00 am, or the HPIC at 8:00 am.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Jan 4, 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. (I have extra traction spikes and snowshoes if you do not have any.)
Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ]
Wed, Jan 8, 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.
Adirondack Snow Shoe/Hike TBD [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sun, Jan 12, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Chandra Geremick
518-424-0679
- The hike has not been chosen yet. However, it will be somewhere between 5 to 7 miles with up to 2,000 feet of elevation gain. I have a few hikes in mind. Send me a text or email, and I will add you to the list once everything is set. Plan on spending the day. You will need snowshoes and microspikes. I will send a checklist in the email with what you'll need to bring.
Crandall Public Library Community Room 251 Glen Street Glens Falls NY 12801 [ Program ]
Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano
518-744-6359
- The Moose is Back, Dave Kramer Research Scientist SUNY ESF Roosevelt Wildlife Station. Dave received degrees from Delaware Valley University in 2009 and from Texas Tech in 2012. Since 2016, Dave has been a research scientist with the SUNY ESF Roosevelt Wildlife Station and provides consultation and research support for moose, deer, bear, turkey and forbearers for NYSDEC. Moose have long been present in the State of New York. Historical records suggest that moose were present north of the Mohawk River as far back as the Pleistocene. Due to unfettered forest harvest and market hunting , moose were deemed extirpated from the landscape by as early as 1861. During this time, moose were also extirpated from neighboring Vermont, but populations persisted elsewhere in North America. It wasn't until the mid 1980's that moose began to take up residence in New York again. Over the next 4 decades moose have slowly repopulated the Adirondacks. Come and join our friends from the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society for a joint program and hear the latest information from Dave Kramer accompanied by photographs.
Esther and Whiteface [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Jan 25, 2025, 5:30 am, Rating: A
Leader: Wayne Richter
518-893-7895
- Whiteface is one of the most spectacular winter hikes, with the final approach on the open, snow-frosted arete affording glorious views in a magical winter wonderland (assuming we're not socked in and unable to see much, in which case the approach to the summit tower might make you think of Mordor in winter). If it's windy, you'll feel like you really accomplished something. We'll pick up Esther on the way, and hope for enough snow to get us high enough to see Whiteface from the trail. Round trip distance is about 10 miles with 3,500 feet of elevation change. Meeting place is the large park and ride near the north end of Media Drive at Northway Exit 18.
Charles R Wood Theater Glen Street Glens Falls NY 12801 [ Program ]
Fri, Jan 31, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Mo Coutant
518-708-0096
- Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour See chapter website as more details become available.
Charles R Wood Theater 207 Glen Street Glens Falls NY 12801 [ Program ]
Sat, Feb 1, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Mo Coutant
518-708-0096
- BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour See Chapter Website for more details as they become available.
Charles R Wood Theater 207 Glen Street Glens Falls NY 12801 [ Program ]
Sun, Feb 2, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Mo Coutant
518-708-0096
- BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour See chapter website for more details as they become available.
Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ]
Wed, Feb 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.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Feb 8, 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. (I have extra traction spikes and snowshoes if you do not have any.)
Mount Colden [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Feb 15, 2025, time TBD, Rating: A+
Leader: Jen Ferriss
000-000-0000
- This will be a busy weekend but that means the trails will be stomped out for us. Best weather day will determine which day we hike. Round trip is around 12.5 miles, elevation gain around 2500 feet. Space is limited.
Adirondack Hike/Snow Shoe [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sun, Feb 16, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Chandra Geremick
518-424-0679
- The hike has not been chosen yet. However, it will be somewhere between 5 to 7 miles with up to 2,000 feet of elevation gain. I have a few hikes in mind. Send me a text or email, and I will add you to the list once everything is set. Plan on spending the day.You will need snow shoes and microspikes. I will send a check list in the email with what you'll need to bring.
Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ]
Wed, Mar 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.
Adiondack Hike/ Snow Shoe [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sun, Mar 16, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Chandra Geremick
518-424-0679
- The hike has not been chosen yet. However, it will be somewhere between 5 to 7 miles with up to 2,000 feet of elevation gain. I have a few hikes in mind. Send me a text or email, and I will add you to the list once everything is set. Plan on spending the day.You will need snow shoes and microspikes. I will send a check list in the email with what you'll need to bring.
Saratoga Springs Public Library Dutcher Room 49 Henry St NY 12866 [ Program ]
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano
518-744-6359
- Exploring Iceland with Lenore and Jack Reber. Iceland has volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, birdlife and interesting customs and buildings. Join us for pictures and stories from our July 2013 and June 2016 trips to one of our favorite countries. Lenore and Jack are long time ADK-GFS members. They have presented many outstanding programs for us and always have amazing photos.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Mar 22, 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. (I have extra traction spikes and snowshoes if you do not have any.)
Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ]
Wed, Apr 2, 2025, 6:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Kim Brown
908-305-8357
- The in-person meeting will be held in the semi-private Brewers Room at Common Roots in So Glens Falls. We purchase our own eats and dine at 6pm with business meeting to follow at 7pm. All chapter members are welcome to attend. Please email chapterchair@adk-gfs.org if you would like to attend.
Crandall Library Community Room 251 Glen St Glens Falls NY 12801 [ Program ]
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
- This hike will be TBD, but will be a smaller local hike as we prepare for the warmer months. Stretch your legs and get ready for the season with a 3 to 5 mile hike. I will send out a destination and gear list with my email.
Executive Committee Meetingive [ Meeting ]
Wed, May 7, 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.
Vermont Wildflower Hike [ Hike ]
Sun, May 18, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Chandra Geremick
518-424-0679
- Bromley Mountain Via the Long Trail. Plan on a lovely day of flower hunting. Roughly 5.7 miles with 1,420 feet of elevation gain. This is a beautiful time of year to watch the earth bloom!
Executive committee Meeting [ Meeting ]
Wed, Jun 4, 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.
Rooster Comb Hike [ Hike ]
Sun, Jun 22, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Chandra Geremick
518-424-0679
- Rooster Comb is a pure delight and a great mountain to get in shape for bigger hikes. It is roughly 4.5 miles with 1,729 feet of elevation gain. I do have to limit the number going on this trip because parking can be tricky. We will plan on carpooling. I will send out a gearlist as we get closer.
Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ]
Wed, Sep 3, 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.
Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ]
Wed, Oct 1, 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.
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.
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.