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Message from the Chapter ChairGreetings to everyone. I am thrilled with the number and variety of trips and activities that our chapter has offered during the period April-June, 2010. Just in On the Western Slope itself, there were 38 participation opportunities, and this doesn’t even count the weekly mid-week and HARP offerings. I and the rest of the Executive Committee have been able to meet many new faces, and we have been making efforts to put forth to those who have joined us the notion that if they like what they are getting out of the chapter, might they consider stepping forward and helping with chapter leadership. Jeff Carden, our webmaster, has been terrific, as has been the support given to me by our other officers. Also, we have a number of new trip leaders, instead of just the few who have been leading trips for many years. The Summer 2010 issue includes 33 outings lead by 15 people. This bodes well for the future. Please visit our website often, as things do change, and put activities that interest you on your calendars as you become aware of them, rather than have AMC “out of sight, out of mind.” Hope to see you soon! Wally Herrod We Value Your FeedbackTell us about yourself and what you like to do so that the chapter can better meet your needs. Take our online survey here Highland Center Registration Due August 21st
Time is running out to register for the chapter's Highland Center Weekend which takes place September 24-26. Don't miss out on this opportunity to spend a weekend in the White Mountains during the fall foliage season. We have 3 types of rooms reserved: private double ($264pp); 4 person bunk room ($162pp); and bunks in the Shapleigh bunk house ($126pp). Rates include dinners Friday and Saturday, breakfasts Saturday and Sunday, and taxes. Hiking options include A, B, and C level hikes. Contact Sharon Bonk for details and to make reservations. (sboqc@mindspring.com, 518-674-0042). Final payment is due on August 21st. Please make checks payable to Sharon C. Bonk July 31st - RLT's Hoosic River Boating and Fishing DayOn July 31st the Rensselaer Land Trust is sponsoring a boating and fishing day as part of the dedication of the new Eagle Bridge boat launch. There will be fishing events and a guided tour down the Hoosic. See the attached flyer for more information. Temporary DEC Road ClosuresSome of the DEC roads in our area are closed to motor vehicles because the state currently lacks the funds to maintain them. The roads are still open to the public and parking is available at the gates, so this just means your hike may be longer than expected. Check the DEC Website for a list of roads affected and news about this issue. Ticks and Lyme DiseaseLyme disease is on the rise in our area and early detection and treatment is the key to avoid serious complications. First it's important to thoroughly check for ticks, not only when you are outside but when you come in contact with a pet that has been outside. Lyme disease is caused by bacterium found in the stomachs of infected ticks and it may take as much as a day for the bacterium to make its way into your body. It's for this reason that the old tick removal method of covering a tick with oil or grease is not recommended as this can cause the tick to regurgitate the contents of its stomach into your bloodstream. The recommended method is to grasp the tick with a pair of tweezers as close to your skin as possible and steady pull it away. If you have been infected with Lyme disease it's important to get treated as soon as possible as serious complications can arise if left untreated. Unfortunately not everyone experiences the same symptoms and blood tests are slow and problematic. A "bull’s-eye" rash is often described as a symptom but the vision of multiple concentric rings this conjures is inaccurate. This type of rash just means that you will have an irregularly shaped red blotch but the center will be pale. This rash does not have to appear at all and may not appear at the site of the bite. Another type of rash that looks more like a bruise but will continue to increase in size and darkness can also occur. A fever may also occur and any fever lasting 5 days is generally reason to see a doctor, tick bite or not. Other symptoms may include fatigue, headaches, muscle and/or joint pain, or swollen lymph nodes. Here is a document on Lyme disease from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and here is a document created by the Rensselaer County Department of Health hosted by the Rensselaer Land Trust. 2010 AMC Fall Gathering October 15-17, 2010Prindle Pond Conference Center Hilltop, Charlton, MA Hosted by the Worcester Chapter
September 1 - 6 White Mountains Hut to Hut Hike
The Mohawk Hudson Chapter is planning an expedition to the White Mountains this September.
The plan is to meet at Pinkham Notch to stay at Joe Dodge Lodge. On September 2nd , we ride on the AMC bus shuttle to Valley Way/Appalachia trailhead. Then, we will hike up to Madison Spring hut and climb up Mt. Madison. On September 3rd , we will be hiking up Mt. Adams, Mt Jefferson and Mt Washington and stay at the Lake of Clouds Hut. On September 4th , we will hike up Mt. Monroe and go to Mt. Isolation and stay at Mizpah Springs Hut. September 5th , we can hike Mt. Jackson and head down to the Highland Center. We could attempt to do the 3 peaks near the Highland Center. Then, we will ride the shuttle back to Pinkham Notch.
The rates for Joe Dodge Lodge are $63.00 for an adult AMC Member for Shared Room/$69.00 for non member $72.00 for Family Room/ $80.00 non-member $88.00 per person member/ $97.00 for non-member @ huts $17.00 per person for AMC SHUTTLE BUS If you are interested in coming along, please contact Kevin Cox by August 1st at 518-279-4839 (before 9PM) or mmcloug1@nycap.rr.com. |
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