February 20-22, 2009
Organized by: James Basham
This frosty group of adventurers visited the Catskills region in New York during the deep winter. The weather for the trip was mild, considering it was February. The nights were a little chilly, but the snow makes for great insulation. Hiking in the area was beautiful, involving snowshoeing and a negotiable snow-pack. The highlight of the trip however was calling the New York State Police to look for the "lost" group. This involved making good friends with a local resident, driving back and forth between two trail heads several times, worrying, hearing the sound of the impending infrared helicopters, and finally watching our very confused friends come down from the mountain all on their own. The reasoning for the debauchery was a simple misreading of the map and a gross underestimate of the distances needing to be traveled. The lesson: get good, accurate maps. All in all fun was had by all and no one died.
Members in Attendance:
James Basham
Sam Carpenter
Nick Clabbers
Frannie Root
Brooke Osborne
Brian Sabri
Mikana Maeda
Rich Schatz
John Blasius
Brian Brosius
Kelly McFadden
Matt Stanton
Katelyn Nixon
Sarah Luchner
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February 22, 2009
November 21, 2007
High Peaks Region, Adirondacks, NY
November 17-21, 2007
Organized by: Julie Sutsko
This frigid trip to the Adirondacks took place during the 2007 Thanksgiving break. The Adirondacks were covered with snow during the group's adventure and while was mostly sunny the temperatures were not above freezing. The first night the group spent in the wild the temperature plummeted to below zero causing various butts to be frozen. Other misadventures included: frozen boots, salami water, eating snow, wild snow leopards loose from the Adirondack zoo, sketchy lake crossings, the Loj, too many Clif Bars, frozen food (all of it), crossing Marcy Dam, one group climbing Mt. Algonquin, and of course the penis cards(?). Despite the seemingly horrible conditions the group had a blast of a trip. If any groups are wanting to revisit the area they should plan to avoid the cold season but if you do go in the cold seasons, be prepared. Gaiters, insulated waterproof boots, and adequate sleeping gear are all MUSTS. Fun was had by all, and no one died.
Members in Attendance:
Julie Sutsko
Lauren Reed
Johnson Martin
Kaitlin Pope
Nick Clabbers
Zack Haas
Brian Sabri
Amanda Morrow
Brian Newman
Brooke Osborne
James Basham
Organized by: Julie Sutsko
This frigid trip to the Adirondacks took place during the 2007 Thanksgiving break. The Adirondacks were covered with snow during the group's adventure and while was mostly sunny the temperatures were not above freezing. The first night the group spent in the wild the temperature plummeted to below zero causing various butts to be frozen. Other misadventures included: frozen boots, salami water, eating snow, wild snow leopards loose from the Adirondack zoo, sketchy lake crossings, the Loj, too many Clif Bars, frozen food (all of it), crossing Marcy Dam, one group climbing Mt. Algonquin, and of course the penis cards(?). Despite the seemingly horrible conditions the group had a blast of a trip. If any groups are wanting to revisit the area they should plan to avoid the cold season but if you do go in the cold seasons, be prepared. Gaiters, insulated waterproof boots, and adequate sleeping gear are all MUSTS. Fun was had by all, and no one died.
Members in Attendance:
Julie Sutsko
Lauren Reed
Johnson Martin
Kaitlin Pope
Nick Clabbers
Zack Haas
Brian Sabri
Amanda Morrow
Brian Newman
Brooke Osborne
James Basham
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