Genesee Valley Chapter
Adirondack Mountain Club

Recreation, Conservation, Education, Backpacking, Hiking,
Canoeing, Kayaking, Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing

Workshops and Programs, September – June
Join us and share the fun !

Next Meeting – September 17, 2008  

The next chapter meeting will be September 17, 2008.
Until then, see you on the trail and on the water.
Have a great summer!

Highlights and Announcements  

	Recent Trip Reports – More reports from the paddlers and hikers.
July 1 Tuesday	Tuesday at the Beach - Photos by Sally
July 21 Monday	Daytrippers on Irondequoit Creek - Photos by Rebecca     Clouds, sun, mild currents and an array of wild flowers, families of ducks, geese and swans, marked the morning paddle today. We paddled from the dock across from Baycreek to Ellison Park. The cattails are over 10 feet high. A soft breeze, good water level, and gently flowing current contributed to a relaxed and pleasureable paddle, especially going back with the current. The group stopped briefly at Ellison Park to stretch, snack and share in stories about the history of the park from captain of the black pearl canoe, Dennis, member of the Penfield trails group. As we approached the half-way point heading back, some dark clouds and thunder loomed overhead. We picked up the pace trying to avoid being caught in any down pours. Well ... we were in the home stretch when the clouds opened and we were drenched. Seeking cover under the overpass, we found a safe spot to wait until the rain subsided. Everyone got wet, but our spirits were not dampened - in fact, it was fun. A few of us went to Abbots for an ice cream treat before heading home to dry out. Another great start to the week. Trip leader - Rebecca Ledwin
July 19 Saturday	Honeoye Lake - Photos by Sue Green     Trip leader - Karen & Bill Pakulski

==>   Main Club Hiking Page
From Paul Ertelt, Adirondack Mountain Club Communications Director:
"I wanted to point out a new feature on ADK's Web site called the ADK Hiking Page. The hiking page provides access to a wealth of information about hiking in the Adirondacks. This is a work in progress and we plan to update and expand it in the future. If you have any comments or suggestions, please send me an e-mail at paulertelt@adk.org.
"The hiking page is here, or you can access it from the main ADK Web site."

==>   WANTED: A few good men and women to help young people prepare for the future!
BSA Venturers – The Boy Scouts of America, Iroquois Trail Council is looking for adults from the Orleans and Genesee Counties who are active with the Genesee Valley Chapter of the ADK to serve as guest experts for troops that are planning high adventure type activities. We are also looking for folks to serve as leaders for a Venturing Crew!

==>   ididaride! Adirondack Bike Tour
From Robin Newhouse Robertson, Adirondack Mountain Club Development Associate
ADK presents the Ididaride! Adirondack Bike Tour on Sunday, August 17, 2008 in North Creek, NY. A 75-mile loop beginning and ending in North Creek; 20-mile option from Indian Lake to North Creek. A fund-raising bicycle tour to support ADK's conservation, education, and recreation programs. This year's ride is dedicated to the memory of Betty Lou Bailey, avid ADK-er and bicyclist.
To register/for more information, go to www.adk.org or call ADK at 1-800-395-8080 x14.

==>   Action Alerts from the Main Club
          (June 3, 2008) ALERT: DEC Plan Would Allow Floatplanes on Lows Lake for 10 More Years
Despite a 2003 promise to phase out floatplanes on Lows Lake over five years, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released a plan to allow commercial floatplanes to use the lake for up to 10 more years!
ADK is urging paddlers and others interested in protecting wilderness to write to DEC and the Adirondack Park Agency and urge them to abandon this illegal and unconstitutional policy.
==>   Additional alerts and issues.

==>   ADK Fall Outing
The Hurricane Mountain and North Woods Chapters are co-hosting the 60th ADK Fall Outing. Headquarters will be at the Whiteface Mountain - Wilmington KOA Campground.

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