Susquehanna Chapter ADK

The Tuesday hike for January 10 will meet at 9:30 AM at the Farmer's Museum parking lot (at the golf course). We will consolidate cars/riders and proceed to the Moe Pond trailhead. The hike will have some uphill, and will be between 1 and 2 hours. We will end up back at the Farmer's Museum, and people can rearrange with cars. The hike is wet with a lot of leaves, mud and some blowdowns and limbs, but very passable. We did it last weekend, and now of course have a couple of inches of snow.

On Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012 we plan to walk the roads dissecting the Hartwick State Forest and Dr. Petersen's land for a 3 to 4 mile hike. For that reason, we will meet at the intersection of Zachow Rd. and Curry Rd. (where we usually meet when Irv and Monica lead the hike) at 10 a.m. Oneonta car poolers should meet at the old Ames lot by 9:30 a.m. We will be done by 12 o'clock. The weather seems iffy, so far (maybe rain with snow, but not as cold). Count on walking in boots and add stabilizers, if necessary and available. Ernie & Heidi Mahlke, 432-2583.

January 18, Risk Assessment for Natural Gas Extraction Dr. Ron Bishop, a nationally certified hazardous materials specialist, will present a program for the Susquehanna Chapter at our upcoming meeting, on Wednesday, January 18. Dr. Bishop has presented widely on technical aspects of the natural gas extraction industry, and is author of the report: "Chemical and Biological Risk Assessment for Natural Gas Extraction in New York", available at www.sustainableotsego.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 hike will be from Means' home at 236 Bert Washburn Rd., Otego, leaving from there at 10:30 a.m. We will walk up to the ridge across from the house, walk on the ridge, retrace our footsteps, then go down a different way. Crampons and poles are recommended. A bowl of soup will supplement our lunch afterwards. Call 432-4903, if the weather is doubtful.

Tuesday, January 31- hike will be at Gilbert Lake State Park. Meet at the old Ames parking lot to carpool at 9:30 and 10:00 at the first parking lot at the Park. Dress for the weather. Lunch on your own. Call Julie Smith at 432-8642 with any questions.

Tuesday, February 7 ADK outing will be at Fortin Park. Meet at 10 am at the Fortin Park parking lot. Under current weather conditions a 2 mile hike is planned, but if snow arrives, snowshoeing and cross country skiing are alternatives. Lunch is on your own. Call Currie & Virginia Marr at 432-5434 with any questions.