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Neil
10-28-2011, 08:44 AM
This post officially announces the 8th annual ADKHighpeaks winter gathering.

The dates are.....
February 17,18 and 19. Friday night to Sunday at the Ark Trail Inn.

Note that Monday is a holiday so you might want to plan for an extra night.

Stay tuned for multiple posts and threads regarding this weekend.

Ark Trail Inn phone number for room reservations: (518) 946-2276. Mention the forum when you reserve.

Other venues in the area include:

Randomscoots (http://randomscoots.com/)
Tmax-n-Topos hostel (http://www.tmax-n-topo.com/)
Brookside Motor Inn (Upper Jay)
TFR
10-29-2011, 08:32 AM
This post officially announces the 8th annual ADKHighpeaks winter gathering. Ark Trail Inn phone number for room reservations: (518) 946-2276.I called several times (mostly it was busy) and left messages at the Ark, but they never got back to me.
WinterWarlock
10-29-2011, 08:44 AM
I called several times (mostly it was busy) and left messages at the Ark, but they never got back to me.

They will - that happens occasionally when they're out all day hiking, or have a full house. But they always get back.
yvon
10-29-2011, 02:46 PM
Annie and I will be there. :)
daxs
10-29-2011, 03:06 PM
Plan on being there this year too
TFR
10-29-2011, 05:17 PM
They will - that happens occasionally when they're out all day hiking, or have a full house. But they always get back.They called back, and we are in! :tup:
vieWseeker
10-31-2011, 06:25 AM
sure hope to be there too>>
Snickers
10-31-2011, 09:26 AM
Putting it on the calendar now; can't wait!!!
PA Ridgerunner
10-31-2011, 09:40 AM
We're in...can't wait!! :tup:
vieWseeker
10-31-2011, 12:27 PM
We're in...can't wait!! :tup:

Where you staying???
randomscooter
10-31-2011, 12:35 PM
Other venues in the area include:

Randomscoots (http://randomscoots.com/)
Tmax-n-Topos hostel (http://www.tmax-n-topo.com/)
Brookside Motor Inn (Upper Jay)
Scoots is now booked. Mercy is still available for the three nights and is a great bargain for large groups.

Disclaimer: The above is NOT an advertisement. Clearly it is a public service announcement. :rolleyes:
Tmax
10-31-2011, 08:00 PM
Scoots is now booked. Mercy is still available for the three nights and is a great bargain for large groups.

Disclaimer: The above is NOT an advertisement. Clearly it is a public service announcement. :rolleyes:

Still room at TMax-n-Topo's... Also a public service announcement:rolleyes::D
mirabela
11-11-2011, 07:27 PM
So how does it work? You come and hang out and hike with people? That the basic idea?
PA Ridgerunner
11-11-2011, 07:59 PM
So how does it work? You come and hang out and hike with people? That the basic idea?

Yup. Hang out. Hike with people; don't hike with people; ski; whatever you feel like doing. Dish-to-pass gathering at the Ark Trail Inn Saturday evening. Loads of fun!

Between now and then there will be lots of posts about hikes, food, etc. Hope you can make it!
WinterWarlock
11-11-2011, 08:03 PM
Hike with people; don't hike with people;

Perfect - but let me expand.

Hike with people, don't hike with people.
Drink with people, don't drink with people.
Eat with people, don't eat with people.
Hang out at the campfire, don't hang...oh well, you get the hang of it.

(Oh, and MuddyBottom's sake)
Clean up with people, don't clean up with people
mirabela
11-12-2011, 09:01 AM
Is there music? Like, if I bring my banjo, will there be those with guitars, voices, etc.?
Rik
11-12-2011, 08:53 PM
Is there music? Like, if I bring my banjo, will there be those with guitars, voices, etc.?

Late at night the women all dance around the remains of the fire whether there is music or not. Music would be a nice touch...
DackerDan
11-12-2011, 10:51 PM
ADKGurl and I will be in the area at that time - its the start of presidents week and we have the whole week off. However, it is usually a full week for us with other mountain related activities. We will know our schedule when the date is much closer and hopefully one or both of us can sign on for a winter hike.
Neil
11-15-2011, 08:32 AM
I have been informed that while accommodations in the area are mostly full for the weekend (Brookside Inn, hostels ) that there is still room available at the Ark Trail Inn.
krummholz
11-18-2011, 10:37 AM
I'll very likely be up there that weekend, probably in the Dixes. I'm not sure where I'll stay yet, etc. but will try to drop by Saturday night if I'm in the neighborhood. For those that arrrange this gathering, do you need any kind of RSVP? I would bring food and/or drink to share, of course.

I've never been to the Ark Trail, but I assume there is a common area or lodge, etc. Is it cool if I just show up to hang out for a while after my outing? Also, how do you arrange which peaks need "summiters"?

I hope I can check it out this year. :)
randomscooter
11-21-2011, 05:54 AM
Scoots is now booked. Mercy is still available for the three nights and is a great bargain for large groups.

Disclaimer: The above is NOT an advertisement. Clearly it is a public service announcement. :rolleyes:

Bump, with update: Now Mercy is booked, Scoots available.

Twenty percent of revenues will be donated to the Foundation. So a group of six for three nights would net over $100 for the Foundation!!
occamsrazor32
11-26-2011, 03:44 PM
Ill def be there, just dont know which mountain.
Snickers
11-27-2011, 08:40 AM
FYI, as of 11/27/11 there are still two rooms left at the Ark Trail!!!!
Paradox
11-27-2011, 04:56 PM
GASP! Where has the time gone :eek:? For the past several months I have been working on a kayak. I have put the date on my calendar.

When will the peak list be getting a thread?
occamsrazor32
11-28-2011, 07:54 PM
Yeah i secpnd that, I wanna go giant and rocky ridge
Neil
11-28-2011, 08:06 PM
When will the peak list be getting a thread?
How about December 21st?

The sooner we start it the more work there is to do. As the date approaches people inevitably start changing peaks.
hikingcaver
12-21-2011, 08:29 AM
Dates on my calendar - thinking of Cliff/Redfield??
BillB
12-21-2011, 07:28 PM
Dates on my calendar - thinking of Cliff/Redfield??

Dude, I was thinking Redfield. Well, lots to chose from.
CPalmatier
12-22-2011, 10:08 AM
I'd be up for anything in the Dix or Sewards, I haven't been into either of these areas.
DackerDan
12-25-2011, 02:43 PM
I now doubt ADK Gurl and I can make a showing. She has a busy schedule now that race season is in full swing.

Have a great time!
mudrat
12-25-2011, 10:34 PM
I'll be there, looking forward to it!
marti124
12-30-2011, 11:54 PM
Putting it on the calendar now; can't wait!!!

Just to mention, I'll be back for this event, I booked a few weeks ago at the Ark Trail Inn. I was the one that brought a bottle of Courvoisier to share with anyone who wanted to drink it.

I'll see you there, Snickers and Bryan!

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