What we’re about
What we’re about
This group is operated by Adirondack Mountain Club, Inc. (5/5/2024).
ADK - Genessee Valley (ADK-GVC) is a chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club and welcomes members from all areas of Central and Western New York.
All across New York State, members of the Adirondack Mountain Club work together to conserve natural places, help others discover nature, and get outdoors to play. The Genesee Valley Chapter welcomes members throughout the Rochester metropolitan area and the surrounding five-county area of upstate New York.
Our club has over 1,500 members and is active in local conservation efforts, trail maintenance, and hosts many outings including hiking, bicycling, paddling and our Annual Outdoor Expo. We meet monthly on the second Wednesday from September through May. Our meetings include an educational session and main program featuring local conservationists, naturalists, adventurers, and leaders.
Membership in the Adirondack Mountain Club is not required but encouraged. To join, visit https://adk.org/product/membership/. Be sure to select "Genesee Valley" as your Chapter.
For our hikes, all registrants will be placed on the waitlist and screened for recent experience. All participants will be required to sign a standard liability waiver at the trailhead or meeting place. Preference is given to ADK members.
ADK-GV is regulated by and subject to the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of the Adirondack Mountain Club, Inc., and organized under Section (501) c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Carlton Hill Multiple Use Area (MUA) HikeCarlton Hill Multiple Use Area, Dale , NY
You must contact the hike leader if you are interested in joining. Please use this email - Lukecnelson2@gmail.com.
Moderately strenuous (due to length) 10 - 12 mile hike with ~1,400 - 1,800’ of elevation gain. This is not a beginner’s hike. Depending on group size and pace, this hike could take 6 to 7 hours, so please plan accordingly. If you have time constraints, this may not be the hike for you. Please bring a lunch, snacks, plenty of water and a positive attitude.
If you have never hiked Carlton Hill, you are in for a treat. I have hiked there several times and I keep exploring new trails. It is roughly an hour’s drive from Rochester so please plan accordingly.
You must contact the hike leader if you are interested in joining. Once I know who is going, I will send out final details (meeting time and location) to the group. You can contact me at Lukecnelson2@gmail.com.
All participants will be required to sign the ADK Liability form prior to the hike. - Outside Voices at the ADK-GVC Chapter MeetingEisenhart Auditorium, Rochester, NY
Our agenda for this free and open to the public event is:
6:30 pm Gear Swap! Our members will have gear on hand that they are looking to swap and sell. Besides being a way to buy or unload useful outdoorsy things, this is a great way to learn about outdoor equipment. So bring your wares, cash, or questions to the Gear Swap!
7:30 pm Program: Hiking the ‘O’ Route in Patagonia by Luke Nelson.
Luke spent 16 days in Patagonia along with several friends. During that time, they walked among penguins, spent 8 days hiking in Torres del Paine National Park (on the famous ‘O’ Route), hiked down to and along Grey Glacier, walked across several (single-person only) suspension bridges, witnessed avalanches, saw pumas, and watched live glacier calving.Hiking among the many glaciers and mountains along the route, they witnessed fantastic viewpoints such as Cerro Torre, the needles of Egger and Fitz Roy (the King of Patagonia). The trip also included numerous wildlife sightings and, yes, the infamous Patagonia wind.
For more info about this event please visit Monthly Program – Adirondack Mountain Club – Genesee Valley Chapter
