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RIP VAN WINKLE HIKERS

Frederic Church painting showing the view from Olana, looking southwest toward the Hudson and Catskills beyond.


Winter 2013-2014
Hiking Schedule


Monday, December 2nd, Moderate
Meet - 9:00 AM
Alander Mt. (2250’) from Mt. Washington Park HQ
Moderate: 6.5 miles, 4.0 hours
For further information call: (518) 895-8474 (Rick Smith)

Wednesday, December 11th, Moderate Group
Meet - 10:00 AM
Olana State Historic Site
Easy walk: (518) 622-3332 (Sally Dyce)
For further information call: (518) 622-3332 (Sally Dyce)

Monday, December 23rd, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Twin (3640)* and/or Indian Head (3573’) Mountains
Strenuous: 6.0 hours (if both mountains)
Smowshoes and Crampons may be necessary
For further information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Saturday, December 28th, Ramblers
Meet - 10:00 AM
Wilcox Park in Redhook
Easy walk
For further information call: (845) 758-6143 (Helena Boba)

Monday, January 6th, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Bearpen (3600') ande Vly (3529’) Mountains
Moderate: 8.0 miles, 6.0 hours
Smowshoes and Crampons may be necessary
For further information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Wednesday, January 8th, Ramblers
Meet - 10:00 AM
Shaupeneak Ridge, Town of Esopus
Moderate Walk
For further information call: (845) 246-4590 (Bob Stinemire)

Wednesday, January 15th, Moderate Group
Meet: 6:15 PM
Full Moon Hike
Overlook Mountain, Woodstock, NY (3140’)
CANCELLED - may be rescheduled, check future schedules
For further information call: (518) 895-8474 or (845) 417-8097 (Rick Smith)

Monday, January 20th, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM,br> Doubletop Mountaim (3860’)
Strenuous bushwhack: 6.0 miles, 6.0 hours
Smowshoes and Crampons may be necessary
For further information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Saturday, January 25th (Advanced)
Meet - 10:00 AM
Nyquist Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary, New Paltz, NY
Easy walk
For further information call: (845) 246-4590 (Alice Stinemire)

Monday, January 27th
Bi-monthly Club Meeting
7:00 PM
Atonement Lutheran Church in Saugerties, NY

Monday, February 3rd, Advanced
Meet - 8:00
North Dome (3610’) and Sherill (3540’) Mountains
Strenuous bushwhack: 8.0 miles, 7.0 hours
Snowshoes and Crampons may be necessary
For further information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Wednesday, February 5th, Moderate Group
Meet - 9:00 AM
Codfish Point (near Platte Clove)
Moderate: 5.0 miles, 4.0 hours
Snowshoes and crampons may be necessary
For further information call: (518) 248-2579 (Alan O'Mara)

Wednesday, February 12th, Ramblers
Meet - 10:00 AM
Saugerties Lighthouse
Easy Walk
For further information call: (845) 246-4590 (Alice Stinemire)

Monday, February 17th, Advanced
Meet - 7:00 AM
Lone (3721‘) and Rocky (3506‘) Mountains
Strenuous bushwhack: 10.0 miles, 9.0 hours
Snowshoes and crampons may be necessary
For further information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Saturday, February 22nd, Ramblers
Meet - 10:00 AM
Wilcox Park in Redhook
Easy walk
For further infomation call: (845) 759-6143 (Helena Boba)

Monday, March 3rd, Advanced
Meet 8:00 AM
Eagle (3800’) and Big Indian (3700’) Mountains
Moderate plus: 6.0 miles, 6.0 hours
Snowshoes and crampons may be necessary
For further information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Wednesday, March 5th, Moderate Group
Meet - 9:00 AM
Huntersfield Mountain (3423'), near Prattsville, ascent 1200'
Moderate: 4.0 miles, 4.0 hours
Snowshoes and crampons may be necessary
For further information call: (518) 895-8474 or (845) 417-8097 (Rick Smith)

Wednesday, March 12th, Ramblers
Meet - 10:00 AM
Olana Historic Site, Greenport
Easy walk
For further information call: (518) 622-3332 (Sally Dyce)

Monday, March 17th, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Halcott Mountain (3537’)
Moderate bushwhack: 5.0 miles, 4.5 hours
Snowshoes and crampons may be necessary
For further information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Saturday, March 22nd, Ramblers
Meet - 10:00 AM
Shaupeneak Ridge, Town of Esopus
Moderate Walk
For further information call: (845) 246-4590 (Bob Stinemire)

Monday, March 24th
Bi-monthly Club Meeting
7:00 PM
Atonement Lutheran Church in Saugerties, NY



Please call the hike coordinator (phone numbers listed above) for more information on meeting places and hike details. All club hikes originate at the trailhead. The hike coordinator will provide specific directions.



Didn't find an outing that met your needs? Try these links to event listings
courtesy of some of our friends:

Catskill Mountain Club events



* The figure given represents the elevation of the summit. The total ascent of the hike will be less.

Trail Maintenance = special maintenance hikes
(see Trail Maintenance in the Main Menu)

Rain Dates will be the following Monday for Monday
hikes, and the following Saturday for Saturday hikes.
There is no regular rain date for Wednesday hikes.

Hiking involves certain inherent hazards, and persons
participating do so at their own risk.




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