Announcements

2009 ADK WINTER MOUNTAINEERING SCHOOL

Want to learn new winter skills? Looking to expand your winter fun? ADK Winter Mountaineering School, based out of the ADK Loj, has been helping hikers expand their winter hiking and backpacking skills for over 50 snow and ice filled years. Come join the fun!

Weekend Day-Hiking Section: January 30th – February 2nd, Cost: $340.00
Weekend Backpacking Section: January 30th – February 2nd, Cost: $320.00
Combo (Day Hikes & 3 night backpack): January 30th – February 5th, Cost: $390.00

For more information: http://www.winterschool.org or call 518-523-3441

Bear Canisters Now Required

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released its final bear canister regulation for overnight campers in the Eastern High Peaks. The regulation will be effective immediately. The regulation amends Title 6 NYCRR Section 190.13.

According to the regulation, a bear resistant canister is defined as "a commercially made container constructed of solid, non-pliable material manufactured for the specific purpose of resisting entry by bears."

The regulation states that "during the period April 1 through November 30, no overnight camper in the Eastern High Peaks Zone shall fail to use bear-resistant canisters for the storage of all food, food containers, garbage, and toiletries."