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Join us for a full range of outdoor activities all year round! From day hikes to 20+ mile challenges, from train-accessible local hikes to camping around the northeast, from lazy summer lake swimming to winter snowshoeing, ice climbing, and skiing, we do it all!
Most local trips are accessible via public transportation and we organize carpools when they are not.
These are not guided trips - these are social events. Remember that you are responsible for your own safety. Stay within your skill, fitness, and experience level.
- Have a profile photo showing your face. This is required so your organizers can remember who's who. And answer all the profile questions so we know a little about you and what kind of events we should plan
- Most day hikes are suitable for any fit individual with some prior hiking experience.
- Everyone should be comfortable hiking alone and be prepared to do so (with a map and an understanding of the route). We make an effort to stay together as a group, but sometimes the group does need to split up.
- If you're new to a particular activity or moving up a level, please contact the event organizer. It is often possible to accommodate less experienced members, but not always.
If you do not have any hiking experience at all, please hike with a professional guide service a few times.
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Cross Country Skiing at Minnewaska (Hopefully!)
Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center, Gardiner, NY, USTentatively scheduling this in the hope there’s snow! I’ll confirm details on Tuesday night.
Please note - Minnewaska does not rent XC ski gear. Check with Rock and Snow.
Contact Andre with any questions about this meetup.
Route Info & Skill Level
- Distance / Pace / Route: TBD - Typically out to Castle Point (3.6 miles) and onward to Lake Awosting, which makes a ~10 mile loop. Minnewaska Ski Trail map
- Trails are "more difficult" with some options for "most difficult". They are generally groomed, although sometimes not the far loop. Group pace will be for experienced skiers.
Logistics & Meeting Info
- Meeting Time: 10am (I'll leave Brooklyn at 7:30am, should get me there by 9:30am)
- Meeting Location: Meet inside the main visitor's center (Google Maps). Note that cell phone reception can be poor in that area, but I think the center has reception.
- Public Transit: None
Required Gear & Skills:
- Cross Country Ski gear: Minnewaska does not rent gear. Check Rock & Snow in New Paltz if you need to rent (and remember to leave yourself plenty of time to pick up gear.) Metal-edge XC skies are recommended.
- Layered winter clothing: Wicking base-layer top and bottom; insulating top layer (usually fleece); windbreaker/ softshell jacket; insulated water-resistant pants; waterproof shell pants and jacket; big puffy jacket; warm and water resistant gloves and mittens (two pair); face protection; winter hat; headlamp; hand and foot warmers.
You might want hiking boots and microspikes and/or snow shoes for some short side hikes to the falls.
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