WinterWarlock
09-30-2008, 08:37 AM
The date is getting closer, and it looks like we're not sure who is coming, or what you will be doing, so in order to provide a target and focus for the weekend, I thought we'd provide some suggestions.
As Neil mentioned before, the real goal of the weekend is to get together, have fun, and help raise money for the Keene Valley SAR team. Given the recent economic situation, we realize that times are tough, but our grassroots approach is critical now to maintain services we hope we never need, but expect will be there if and when we do. As an example, in recent months the state of Colorado has cut the budget for their Avalanche Forecast Center, which would have cut their afternoon forecast - since then much of the funding has been made up by members of Colorado hiking and skiing forums - we can do the same here!
Since the plan this time is not to climb all 46 peaks like we've done in the past, we're suggesting you get out on Saturday and enjoy the Adirondacks any way you prefer. And instead of suggesting donations of $46 per peak, we're going to try something different...
This time, we're going to offer options - hike, kayak, fish, bike...whatever you want to do. When you're done, add up the miles hiked, hours played, fish caught, or kilo-feet of elevation gained...and as a suggested donation to the KVSAR, we suggest $4.60 per unit of activity, however you want to measure it. For example, hiking to Cascade & Porter could be five hours, six miles, or 2000 feet of gain. Pick one or more - and make your donation that way. We'd like to shoot for at least 500 miles hiked that weekend, or 200 hours of activity...it'd be a nice start to help the rescue team.
Remember also that there will be a potluck at RandomScooter's on Saturday evening - and he has graciously offered his property to those who want to camp there at no charge! (Thanks again Tom! :tup: ) Think of everything we get at "no charge" in the Adirondacks - the trails, the ponds, and for this weekend only, free camping at Tom's. Now it's time to help give a little back...and remember, the top three bidders get to stay in Scoots' cabin!
Reply here with your plans for the weekend, and I will keep the tally of the pledges - let's kick off the fundraising with a successful weekend, and our success will not only be measured by how much we raise, but in how much enjoyment we have in doing it.
Thanks for your help and see you there!
Scott
As Neil mentioned before, the real goal of the weekend is to get together, have fun, and help raise money for the Keene Valley SAR team. Given the recent economic situation, we realize that times are tough, but our grassroots approach is critical now to maintain services we hope we never need, but expect will be there if and when we do. As an example, in recent months the state of Colorado has cut the budget for their Avalanche Forecast Center, which would have cut their afternoon forecast - since then much of the funding has been made up by members of Colorado hiking and skiing forums - we can do the same here!
Since the plan this time is not to climb all 46 peaks like we've done in the past, we're suggesting you get out on Saturday and enjoy the Adirondacks any way you prefer. And instead of suggesting donations of $46 per peak, we're going to try something different...
This time, we're going to offer options - hike, kayak, fish, bike...whatever you want to do. When you're done, add up the miles hiked, hours played, fish caught, or kilo-feet of elevation gained...and as a suggested donation to the KVSAR, we suggest $4.60 per unit of activity, however you want to measure it. For example, hiking to Cascade & Porter could be five hours, six miles, or 2000 feet of gain. Pick one or more - and make your donation that way. We'd like to shoot for at least 500 miles hiked that weekend, or 200 hours of activity...it'd be a nice start to help the rescue team.
Remember also that there will be a potluck at RandomScooter's on Saturday evening - and he has graciously offered his property to those who want to camp there at no charge! (Thanks again Tom! :tup: ) Think of everything we get at "no charge" in the Adirondacks - the trails, the ponds, and for this weekend only, free camping at Tom's. Now it's time to help give a little back...and remember, the top three bidders get to stay in Scoots' cabin!
Reply here with your plans for the weekend, and I will keep the tally of the pledges - let's kick off the fundraising with a successful weekend, and our success will not only be measured by how much we raise, but in how much enjoyment we have in doing it.
Thanks for your help and see you there!
Scott