Susquehanna Chapter ADK

LONG TIME ADK MEMBER, IRWIN GOOEN
Irwin Gooen, 85, a long time member and early Susquehanna Chapter organizer, passed away on Friday,
May 28, 2010. The following obituary appeared in the Oneonta Daily Star.
―Irwin was a photographer, writer, outdoor educator, environmental and peace activist, community volunteer, movie buff, canoeist, actor, rock critic, latke maker, road man, and gadfly. Stoner and jailbird. Jewish Taoist: The last of the Cosmic Cowboys.
―To be buried on the Shoggi Boghi property which he stewarded, and which has been put into a Wildlife Land Trust.
―A farewell party to be held somewhere down the line.
Friends gathered at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta on Tuesday, June 15 to share memories and to celebrate Irwin’s life.

October 8-11, 2010 - 33rd Annual ADK-LI Columbus Day Weekend Adirondack High Peaks at the ADK Loj.
Friday, October 8th to Monday, October 11th, 2010. Join fellow ADKers for the best-ever, fun-filled weekend of hiking and exploring in the scenic Adirondack High Peaks! Our popular weekend isn't just for extreme hikers. There's plenty to do besides scaling high peaks, such as moderate hiking and walking, paddling, shopping, antiquing, visiting the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the Adirondack Museum and other attractions. Or come just to enjoy the Fall foliage and soak up the unique Adirondack atmosphere.

October 24 at 1:30 p.m. - THE ROBERT V. RIDDELL STATE PARK
Patricia Riddell Kent and Steve Kent, who donated the land for this park, will guide a 4-hour walk on the 800-acre portion of The Robert V. Riddell State Park. Participants should meet at the Pine Lake Campus of Hartwick College. From there, they will carpool to The Robert V. Riddell State Park and proceed 4.5 miles through the park, to Mud Lake, and back to Pine Lake parking lot. If time permits, walkers will take a detour to a beautiful waterfall. Bring sufficient water and a snack.
DIRECTIONS: From I-88 exit 16 or State Hwy. 7, take County Hwy. 47 east to West Davenport, 2.8 miles. Turn left on Charlotte Creek Rd. The entrance to Pine Lake is on the right, at 1.8 miles. Drive in the main entrance and park on the left, opposite the Robertson Center. From the traffic signal at Pindars Corners on State Hwy. 23, turn north on County Hwy. 11 and turn right on Charlotte Creek Rd. Continue 1.8 miles to the Pine Lake Campus and follow the directions above. For information, contact OCCA director@occainfo.org or 547-4488.
UPDATE ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAIL ON THE WEST SIDE OF RIDDELL STATE PARK
A short conversation with Ed Winslow, manager of our area state parks, brings the following update. Working on his Eagle Scout badge, Nick DiBartolomeo, is ready to mark the trail up the hillside by Exit 17, as far as Pine Lake and also a trail to the falls. Ed has signed all the paper work, the project has been approved, and the signs are made and ready to go.

A REQUEST FROM PUBLIC RELATIONS
Dear members,
Weekly, I forward messages from hike leaders with detailed information regarding each hike. As received, I forward ADK Today and Conservation Updates from headquarters. If you would like to receive this information, please submit your email address to susqadk@yahoo.com. This is a good way to keep informed! Also, Currie Marr maintains our website atwww.susqadk.org. Please check this website for updates and further information about ADK and the Susquehanna Chapter.
If you have questions about these email messages, please DO NOT REPLY to me. Instead contact trip leader and/or ADK staff. This information is always included in the email message. Thank you, Moira Beach, Public Relations

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FOOT-LOOSE! Newsletter of the Susquehanna Chapter ADK
Subscription to this newsletter is included in membership in the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. It is available to the public and to non-chapter members for $5 per year. Contact Lucille Wiggin at (607) 432-1022 for more information. Newsletters are also available online at www.susqadk.org.

ADK MEMBERSHIP
Adirondack Mountain Club annual membership dues are $50 for individuals and $60 for families (other membership levels are available, including seniors and students). Benefits of membership include:
• discounts on ADK workshops and programs • discounts on ADK merchandise
• invitations to member only outings and extended trips • reduced rates at ADK facilities: lodges, leantos, cabins, and
• 20% discount on ADK trail guides, canoe guides, campgrounds, maps, books and calendars • membership in one of ADK’s 27 chapters throughout the Northeast
• Adirondac Magazine six times a year
For more information go to www.susqadk.org or call (800) 395-8080