NY Ski & Snowboard Club

HIKING AT BEAR MOUNTAIN LOOP
Head out on this 3.8-mile loop trail near Bear Mountain, New York. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Although relatively short, this great hike features some scrambling up rock slabs as the trail climbs to the Perkins Memorial Tower. Located near Hessian Lake in the Hudson Valley, this loop trail is a great option for a day trip from New York City. Be sure to arrive early as Bear Mountain State Park is a popular destination for hikers and runners on weekends.
Bear Mountain: Loop Difficulty: 3 (Moderate) Round trip: 3.4 miles Total climb: 1200 feet Internet Maps: GPSies
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/bear-mountain-loop-trail
After the hike, we will have lunch nearby before heading back to NYC.

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE
Depart Date: May 17, 2025 Saturday. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 8:00 AM from Queens: (Across street from Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel) 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7.
Depart 8:45 AM from Midtown NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.
Depart 9:00 AM from NJ: (North Bergen Park & Ride) Commuter Parking Lot, North Bergen, NJ 07047 (Map) Please wait near the bus stop. Note: Daily parking is $10, includes the bus transit.
Return Date/Time: Depart around 3:00 PM, and expect to arrive at NJ 4:30 PM, midtown NYC 5:0 PM & Queens at 6:00 PM

COST
Super Early birds: $29 for first 7 spots or by May 8th whichever comes first; Early birds: $39 for first 7 spots or 5 days in advance whichever comes first. Regular: Afterward, $49
Trip includes: Round trip transportation from NYC area, guided hiking, parking fee, & tolls.
Cost Not Included in the Trip:
• Tips to driver/trip leader

ITEMS TO BRING
Hat, sunblock scream, & cash or credit card.

BUY TICKET HERE
https://may172025bearmountain.eventbrite.com/ Returning members ONLY: You can also Venmo me @jwang88 to avoid transaction fee. Your spot is not confirmed until your payment is received.

REFUND POLICY
* Full refund minus $15 processing fee if cancelled 5 days in advance * Afterward, no refund for cancellation or no show; however, you can transfer your spot to other with $15 transfer fee; * Full refund if the trip has to be cancelled by us.
By RSVPing "Yes", you and your guest(s) are accepting the terms to THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY (listed on the bottom of this page) set forth by NY Ski & Snowboard Club.

LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub/

THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in NY Ski & Snowboard Club events and activities, the event participant acknowledges, and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury from the events may be significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. Willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation; and,
4. Event participant, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NY Ski & Snowboard Club their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

HIKING SAME'S POINT, ICE CAVE TRAIL, VERKEERDERKILL FALLS
Experience this 6.9-mile out-and-back trail with 1,053.1 ft elevation gain near Cragsmoor, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 to 5 hours to complete, with . This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Much of the trail follows a nice crushed gravel path. Exploring the ice caves requires navigating down some steep rocky steps, through some narrow corridors, and up some small ladders. Verkeerderkill Falls offers a nice view and mountain laurel can be seen blooming during the spring. There isn't much tree cover so bring sunscreen and enough water! More Info on https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/sams-point-overlook-to-ice-cave-loop-to-verkeerderkill-fall-trail

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE
Depart Date: May 18, 2025 Sunday. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 7:00 AM from Queens: (Across street from Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel) 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7.
Depart 7:30 AM from Midtown NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.
Depart 8:10 AM from NJ: (NJ Transit Ramsey Route 17) ) 1 Spring St, Ramsey, NJ 07446 (Map) $2 to $4 daily parking at the station's parking garage. Meet at the pick-up/drop-off area (indoor) in the back of the parking garage (This is different from previous seasons as it is more convenient & safer to pick-up/drop-off indoor)
Return Date/Time: Depart at 4:00 PM, and expect to arrive at NJ 5:20 PM, midtown NYC 6:00 PM & Queens at 6:45 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)

1. • Arrive at 9:00 AM for Hiking Sam's Point, Ice Cave Trail & Verkeerderkill (The admission starts 9 AM & we want to arrive a bit earlier to get ready)
   • Who Should Come: Prior hiking experience required. This is moderately challenging route, and will take average 4 to 5 hours to complete, including 30-40 minutes lunch break (Please bring your own sandwiches & drinks).
   • What To Wear/Bring: Wear hiking boots; bring water bottle, hat, sandwiches, drinks, sunblock scream and clothes to change.
2. • After hiking, we can have lunch nearby before heading back to NYC.

COST
Super Early birds: $29 for first 7 spots or by May 9th whichever comes first; Early birds: $39 for first 7 spots or 14 days in advance whichever comes first; Regular: Afterward, $49 for the remaining spots.
Trip includes: Round trip transportation from NYC area, park admission fee, parking fee if any, hiking at Sams Point, Ice Cave & Verkeerderkill.
Cost Not Included in the Trip:
• Meals, snacks & drinks
• Tips to driver

ITEMS TO BRING
Water bottle, hat, sunblock scream and clothes to change.

BUY TICKET HERE
https://may182025samspointicecave.eventbrite.com/ Returning members ONLY: You can also Venmo me @jwang88 to avoid transaction fee. Your spot is not confirmed until your payment is received.

PICTURES FROM THE PREVIOUS TRIPS
08/2023: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/33833905/
09/2024: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/35331143/

REFUND POLICY
* Full refund minus $20 processing fee if cancelled 5 days in advance * 50% refund if cancelled 3 days in advance * Afterward, no refund for cancellation or no show; however, you can transfer your spot to other with $20 transfer fee; * Full refund if the trip has to be cancelled by us.
By RSVPing "Yes", you and your guest(s) are accepting the terms to THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY (listed on the bottom of this page) set forth by NY Ski & Snowboard Club.

LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub/

THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in NY Ski & Snowboard Club events and activities, the event participant acknowledges, and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury from the events may be significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. Willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation; and,
4. Event participant, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NY Ski & Snowboard Club their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

CAPE COD
More on https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/cape-cod

NEWPORT
More on https://bestattractions.org/usa/rhode-island/is-newport-rhode-island-worth-visiting/

LODGING
We will be staying in a big RETREAT house, 5 bedrooms, 9 beds (3 queen beds, 6 single beds), 3 baths, a large fully equipped kitchen, & 2 living rooms. We will max out at 14 people. The house is 21 minutes drive to Provincetown.
Features: STUNNING water views of Duck Creek and Wellfleet Harbor, private outdoor shower, outdoor patio with seating, BBQ grill, free WiFi, washer, dryer, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer.
Essential Provided: Towels, bed sheets, soap and toilet paper

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE
Depart Date: May 24th, 2025 Saturday. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 6:30 AM from Queens: (Across street from Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel) 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7.
Depart 7:10 AM from NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.
Depart 8:00 AM from CT: (Greenwich Metro-North Station) Island Beach Lot, 121 Arch St, Greenwich, CT 06831 (Map). The parking lot is 6 minutes walk to train station. Please wait near the parking lot entrance. Note: First 2 hours free, daily parking is $7, free on Sunday.
Return Date/Time: Depart from Cape Cod on Sunday May 26th after lunch around 3:00 PM and expect to arrive at CT at 8:00 PM, NYC at 9:00 PM & Queens at 10:00 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)
* 5/24 Saturday:
• Arriving at Newport. After lunch, start a scenic walk along the Cliff Walk, a 3.5-mile path that offers stunning views of the ocean and the famous Newport mansions.
• Take a tour of The Breakers (extra cost), a breathtaking mansion built by the Vanderbilt family in the late 1800s. We can also visit other historic mansions like Marble House, The Elms, or Rosecliff if we have extra time.
• Have dinner on the way to the house, and grocery shopping for breakfasts & drinks.
* 5/25 Sunday:
• Begin the complimentary Self-Guide Drive Tour on our way to Provincetown. Visit few lighthouses, and Cape Cod National Seashore.
• Visit Macmillan Pier, touring Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum (extra cost), Pilgrims' First Landing Park, and walk around Commercial Street.
• Dine out or get some groceries & cook the dinner.
* 5/26 Monday:
• Visit the downtown Chatham for charming shops, Chatham Lighthouse, and scenic beaches.
• Visit Hyannis, John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum & JFK Memorial.
• Optionally, stop in Plymouth to see the historic Plymouth Rock.
• Have lunch & head back to NYC.

COST (LODGING & TRANSPORTATION)
Super Early Birds: $239 per person when booked by May 2nd for first 7 spots (discount applies automatically). Early Birds: $269 per person for first 7 spots or before 5/14 whichever comes first. Regular: $299 per person afterward. $30 to upgrade from shared bed to own single bed when available. Note: Eventbrite will show the price including the transaction fee.
Cost Included: 2 nights shared accommodation (sharing a queen bed) at a big vacation house in Cape Code. Round trip transportation from NYC area & tolls, daily transportation between the house & attractions, & parking fee if any. $10 tips for the van driver is required & will be collected on the returning trip.
Cost Not Included in Trip: * Bike rental if any; * Meals & drinks; * Gratitude for the trip leader/driver

BUY TICKET HERE
https://may242025capecod.eventbrite.com/ Returning members ONLY: You can also Venmo us @jwang88 to avoid transaction fee. Please provide your email, phone #, your van boarding location and preferred roommate if any. Your spot is not confirmed until your payment is received.

REFUND POLICY
* Full refund minus $30 processing fee if cancelled 10 days in advance
* 50% refund if cancelled 5 days in advance
* No refund for cancellation or no show within 5 days; however, spots can be transferred to your friends with $30 processing fee.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
To protect your trip, consider buying travel insurance, around 5% to 7% of total cost, and you can get reimbursed 75% to 100% of the cost for any reason for cancellation or trip interruption. https://www.travelinsured.com/

VIDEO: Best Things to Do in Cape Cod, MA
https://youtu.be/HAEg12q1s5g
Pictures from Previous Trips
https://www.meetup.com/ny-outdoor-adventurers/photos/33646295/

CHECK OUT ALL 2025 TRIPS (More to Come):
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/NYCAYS/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nycays/events
Eventbrite: https://nyskiclub.eventbrite.com

By RSVP'ing "Yes", you and your guest(s) are accepting the terms to THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY (listed on the bottom of this page) set forth by NY Ski & Snowboard Club.

THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in NY Ski & Snowboard Club events and activities, the event participant acknowledges, and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury from the events may be significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. Willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation; and,
4. Event participant, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NY Ski & Snowboard Club their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

HIKE DOVER STONE CHURCH (NY STATE NATURE WONDER)
A nature preserve whose highlight is a stunning rock formation and waterfall in a cave. It was used by Native Americans as a hideout in the 17th century, and then for weddings in the 19th century. Dover Stone Church's highlight is a metamorphic rock cavern in the shape of a church’s cathedral window with a cascading waterfall through the cave’s interior. The Stone Church Brook, a tributary of the Ten Mile River, flows through and out the cavern entrance. The entrance is located off Route 22 below the traffic light in Dover Plains. More info here: https://dutchesstourism.com/listingsv/dover-stone-church
Head out on this 3.5-mile loop trail near Dover Plains, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Check out the trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/dover-stone-church

VISIT WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON (THE WORLD LONGEST PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE)
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge, spanning the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland, New York in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Originally opened in 1889 as the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge, the Walkway was a thoroughfare for trains until 1974, when a great fire twisted the tracks and ended its service as a rail line. From 1974 until the mid-2000s, the bridge sat dormant until the completion of a grassroots community campaign to adapt the structure into a pedestrian park led to the opening of Walkway Over the Hudson in 2009. To date, more than seven million people have visited to walk, run, bike, skate, stroll, and take in breathtaking, unobstructed 360-degree views of the Hudson River and its scenic surroundings. We can spend 1.5 hours on Walkway Over the Hudson after lunch. More info on: https://walkway.org/visit/

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE
Depart Date: May 31st, 2025 Saturday. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 8:30 AM from Queens: (Across street from Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel) 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7.
Depart 9:10 AM from Midtown NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.
Return Date/Time: Depart at 4:45 PM, and expect to arrive at midtown NYC 6:30 PM & Queens at 7:15 PM

COST
Super Early birds: $29 for first 7 spots or by May 7th whichever comes first; Early birds: $39 for first 7 spots or by May 8th whichever comes first; Regular: Afterward, $49 for the remaining spots.
Trip includes: Round trip transportation from NYC area, parking fee if any, hike Dover Stone Church and visit Walkway Over the Hudson. Tips to driver included in the cost.

ITEMS TO BRING
Water bottle, hat, sunblock scream and clothes to change.

BUY TICKET HERE
https://may102025doverstonechurch.eventbrite.com/ Returning members ONLY: You can also Venmo me @jwang88 to avoid transaction fee. Your spot is not confirmed until your payment is received.

PICTURES FROM THE PREVIOUS TRIPS
09/2023: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/33901477/
09/2024: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/34856374/

REFUND POLICY
* Full refund minus $15 processing fee if cancelled 2 days in advance * 50% refund if cancelled 1 day in advance * Afterward, no refund for cancellation or no show; however, you can transfer your spot to other with $15 transfer fee; * Full refund if the trip has to be cancelled by us.
By RSVPing "Yes", you and your guest(s) are accepting the terms to THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY (listed on the bottom of this page) set forth by NY Ski & Snowboard Club.

LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/nyskiclub/

THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in NY Ski & Snowboard Club events and activities, the event participant acknowledges, and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury from the events may be significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. Willingly gree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation; and,
4. Event participant, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NY Ski & Snowboard Club their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.