Adirondack Sports September 2023

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8 Adirondack Sports LAKE GEORGE LAND CONSERVANCY 7 TH ANNUAL Unify Cycling presents the Prospect Mountain Hill Climb In support of PTSD awareness & ending veteran suicide Saturday, Sept. 23 • Lake George Mass Start 8:00am Male/Female, Juniors, Road, MTB • All levels are welcome unifycyclingny.com • Register: BikeReg.com Automatic entry into the Bike Up a Mountain Point Series (BUMPS) This is a non-USAC event • No license required 4.5 MI TRAIL RUN Just like having the Owner’s ALL WELCOME! JOIN US! Adirondack District Masters Swimming & United States Masters Swimming Swim Meets • Clinics Open-Water Swim Races Workouts Manual to the Adirondack Park! LOOK FOR IT ONLINE OR AT YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BOOKSELLER! Perfect for Competitive Swimmers Ages 18+, Committed Recreational Swimmers and Triathletes SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30 TH , 2023 AMY’S PARK, BOLTON LANDING, NY EARLY BIRD PRICING IN AUGUST! $ RACE + MEDAL 30 OPTIONAL $10 T-SHIRT IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL 2023 EXTREME SPONSORS: The Wolgin Family SCAN TO REGISTER Sponsorship opportunities available: Contact gcasella@lglc.org 518.644.9673 • lglc.org • @HikeLakeGeorge • FALL SWIM MEETS: Sunday, October 8 – Kingston/Ulster County YMCA Sunday, November 5 – Hartwick College, Oneonta USMS sanctioned pool meets with all standard Masters events and relays Winter/Spring – New Year’s Group Fitness Workout, Preparing for a Masters Swim Meet Clinic, Open-Water Swim Skills Clinic, Skidmore College Swim Meet, Mohonasen Swim Meet Summer – Betsy Owens & Terry Laughlin Open Water Swim Races in Mirror Lake Swimming is a Lifelong, Healthy Sport! ADMS covers eastern upstate NY – Capital-Saratoga Region, Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley, Leatherstocking and Adirondacks Become a Member and Register for Meets: adms.org
HIKING continued from 7 before the summit – bear left here. You will have gained 2,000 feet from the start of the hike. From areas of open rock at the summit the views are primarily to the south, west, and north. Lake George stretches out below and, to the west, undeveloped Dome Island contrasts with Green Island’s development where The Sagamore Resort stands out from its surroundings. Motorboats look like tiny bugs scooting across the water. You could spend some time trying to name all the mountains in sight, near and far, many that are familiar to those who hike regularly in the Adirondacks – Gore, Crane, Snowy, Blue, Pharaoh – to name only a few. On a clear day, Mount Marcy and other High Peaks can be seen in the distance. East of the summit, the Champlain Valley and the Green Mountains can be seen from a small area of open rock. From the Northeast – The 2.3-mile trail from Hogtown is a less-traveled route up the mountain and has an ascent of only 1,130 feet. To get to the trailhead from NY Route 149, drive about 10 miles on Buttermilk Falls, Sly Pond, and Shelving Rock roads. There are small parking areas on both sides of Shelving Rock Road. The trail heads south and soon it passes a campsite. Several brooks are crossed and the trail gets steeper the further you go. Huge boulders are passed at the 1.7-mile mark, then the route crosses a brook twice in a small gorge, before reaching the junction with the trail from Pilot Knob. Bear right to the summit. Fall foliage colors in the area should be good in early- to mid-October, but the views are impressive at any time of year. Be Prepared – As we move into late summer and fall, hikers have less daylight to work with. Always carry a headlamp or flashlight and spare batteries, just in case of a delay. Start out with food, high-energy snacks, and at least a quart of water. Bring a zip bag for your trash (food wrappers, fruit peels, tissues, etc. – used toilet paper can be carried out or buried six inches in the ground at least 150 feet from the trail and covered up). Bring a paper map, like the National Geographic #743: Lake George/Great Sacandaga map, and compass – and know how to use them. Phone apps should be used only as a backup; I keep my phone on “airplane mode” to save power. You should have extra non-cotton clothing in your pack – it gets colder the higher you go and can get quite chilly at the summit whenever the wind is blowing. A pocket knife, a basic first-aid kit, fire-starting equipment, and some repair materials (such as some duct tape) are always in my “essentials” kit. Groups should stay together and should pace their hike to the slowest person – stop at every intersection to make sure everyone is accounted for. Each hiker should carry a whistle. Most experienced hikers use trekking poles to minimize the stress on their knees, especially on the descent. Poles also make it easier to cross streams and to help maneuver around rough and rocky areas. More detailed advice can be found on the NYSDEC website: dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28708.html For more information on Buck Mountain and the Lake George Wild Forest, visit: dec.ny.gov/lands/53165.html. SEPTEMBER 2023 9 ■ A CASCADING BROOK ON THE WAY UP FROM PILOT KNOB. A lover of wild places, Rich Macha has led many trips for the Adirondack Mountain Club, and has spent 20 years in the paddle/snowsport business. More of Rich’s adventures can be found at northeastwild.blogspot.com. Since 1941 Saratoga’s Ski Shop! SATURDAY, SEPT. 23 STARTING 9AM AGES 7 & UP All runners get a free Scenic Skyride, raffle entry, digital finish line photo, and an entry gift! 23/24 Season Passholders get a discount on registration. SKIS | SKIWEAR | SNOWBOARDS WINTER CLOTHING | EXPERT SERVICE ...and Great Fall Fashions! 321 Clinton Street • Saratoga Springs 518.584.6290 • alpinesportshop.com (518) 251-2411 North Creek, NY Register now online! GoreMountain.com
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