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Campers' Group Bulletin - Winter 2022-2023 |
To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold. - Aristotle
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January 6-8, Winter Camping Trip, Camp Sacagawea Camping, Sparta NJ Join us for a car camping trip at this interesting private facility. Formally a girl scout camp, Camp Sacagawea is now a facility for a small Renaissance fair with medieval live action role playing (LARP), weddings, and other group events. We will have exclusive use of a group area within the 200 acre property, and have access to all the camp trails and outside areas for exploring and relaxation. Flush toilets and hot showers are available in the main house on the property, about a 5-minute walk from the campsite. A galley kitchen is also available there for potable water, microwave and freezer use only. *** RSVPS ARE PER PERSON *** Stoke State Forest and Kittatiny Valley State Park offer moderately strenuous hiking, about a 20-minute drive from the campground. This is a dog friendly event! Your dog must be quiet, well behaved, and up-to-date on its rabies vaccinations. If we have not met you and your dog, you must contact a host to ask permission to attend before RSVPing. To join, you must RSVP and pay $53.85 on the Meetup.com page for this event.
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January 13-16, Vermont Skiing/Snowshoeing, Green Mountain House Hostel, Manchester Center VT Join us in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont for this long holiday weekend! There will be downhill skiing at Bromley Mountain, cross-country skiing at Viking Nordic Center, snowshoeing, hiking, pot luck dinners, and much much more! We'll be staying at the Green Mountain House Hiker Hostel in Manchester, Vermont, just 5 miles west of the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail. We will have the exclusive use of the hostel; it sleeps about 10 people, has comfortable twin beds and bunk beds w/ clean linens, blankets & pillows. Besides a total of eight beds, there is also one couch for sleeping, plus floor space upstairs if anyone wants to bring an air mattress. Towels, soap and shampoo are provided. We will also have the exclusive use of a fully equipped kitchen, with basic breakfast supplies provided for free. Wi-Fi access and a landline phone is available for free long-distance calls. The parking is limited to about 6-7 cars on site. Carpooling is recommended. The hostel will work out additional parking when we arrive. To reserve a spot, please RSVP and pay $98 on the meetup.com page for this trip.
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Sunday, January 22, Meeting, Rhodes North Tavern, Sloatsburg NY This very popular bar/restaurant has a large and varied menu, a friendly staff, and a 3rd floor dining room just for us. Meet us at 11 am for a moderate hike, and then we'll enjoy a meal together at about 5pm to discuss and decide on future trips. The hike will be nearby, most likely in Harriman State Partk. Park in the auxiliary parking lot around the corner from the Tavern. We may carpool to the trail head from there. This event is accessible by public transportation. The Tavern is about a 6 minute walk from the train station. *** Help us by volunteering to be an event host! *** If you have joined us on one or more of our outings in the past, we would greatly appreciate you helping us on a weekend or day event. If it is your first time, don't worry, we will partner you with a more experienced member, which will make it easy. We are a volunteer-run club that needs members to participate as event hosts.
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February 4-15, Resort, Concordia Resort, St. John VI Take a break from the bitter winter freeze and join us on the beautiful island of St. John, US Virgin Islands! We'll spend the week exploring, snorkeling, swimming, paddling, hiking, etc., and enjoying all the island has to offer. The Estate Carolina Sugar Plantation, a historic sugar plantation and later rum distillery, is only 0.4 miles from the resort. We have reserved 3 large "Eco Tents" at the Concordia Resort, a "hotel" for health enthusiasts and nature lovers, and a glamping experience like you never imagined! Stay with us on this historic property, and in environmentally friendly and rustic ridge line tents amongst the most natural and beautifully preserved areas of St. John. We will have 4-5 people in each large multi-level wood-framed tent. Tents have different sleeping areas with single and double mattresses on platforms, a small kitchen with a double burner electric cooktop, sink, small fridge, microwave, coffee maker, pots, pans, and silverware. Each Eco Tent has a bathroom and shower. The resort has a pool, bar/cafe and convenience store/gift shop. Several restaurants are a short drive away. There is a shuttle bus and private cars for convenient transportation. Book your own flight to St. Thomas. Upon arrival, we will all need to board the ferry to St. John, then take a shuttle bus to the Concordia Resort. To join, you must RSVP and pay $565.00 on the meetup.com page for this event.
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February 17-20, Hostel Trip, Hostel in New Paltz, New Paltz NY Join us for President's Day weekend in New Paltz, NY! In nearby Minnewaska State Park (http://nysparks.com/parks/127/details.aspx) and Mohonk Preserve (http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/), there are many groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails with incredible vistas of the Shawangunk Ridge (http://www.nynjtc.org/region/shawangunk-mountains-region). There is an admission fee for either park. We have reserved 3 private rooms with 10 beds at the New Paltz Hostel (http://www.newpaltzhostel.com/). There is a full bath in each of our rooms, and a shared, fully equipped kitchen. Room 2 has a queen bed and a top and bottom bunk, room 3 has a full bed and a top and bottom bunk, and room 4 has 2 top and bottom bunks. Rooms, but not beds, will be assigned before the trip. The hostel check-in time starts on Friday at 4pm; check-out is 10am Monday. The hostel provides all bed linen, pillows, blankets, etc. and towels. They will also have oatmeal, coffee and tea in the kitchen. To join, you must RSVP and pay $110 on the meetup.com page for this event.
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Sunday, March 5, Hike, Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski, Hike, Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski, Unknown NJ Depending if there is new snowfall, some packed snow and ice, or none at all, we may be hiking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Leading up to this event, we will let you know to bring/rent snowshoes, x-c skis, or just hiking boots and Microspikes, and where to meet us. We will most likely hike/snowshoe in Apshua Preserve, in northern NJ, but if conditions are right, we could snowshoe or cross-country ski in High Point State Park NJ or Fahnestock Winter Park NY, where snowshoe and ski rentals are available. If it is icy, wearing Microspikes or another type of traction device on your hiking boot may be necessary for ice and packed snow. Dress in light synthetic or wool layers (no cotton), wear hiking boots or snow boots that can manage rocky trails, and bring lunch or energy snacks with about 1-2 liters of water. Always bring a headlamp, just in case! Well-behaved dogs and their owners are welcome. If the owner and dog have not hiked with us before, the owner must contact the host for permission. Dogs should be kept on a 6ft leash during the hike. Please RSVP here.
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March 10-13, Cabin Trip, Garden State Ski Club, Pittsford VT We have been invited to stay at the Garden State Ski Club's lodge in Pittsford Vermont. Less than a 4-hour drive from northern New Jersey, the Lodge is centrally located to take advantage of all that Vermont offers. The ski house is 18 miles from the Killington Ski Area, and 6 miles from Mountain Top Inn and Resort. Besides downhill and cross-country skiing, there may be snowshoeing, hiking, pot luck dinners - whatever the group decides. The Lodge sleeps up to 24 people in comfortable rooms of 2, 3 or 4 beds with a private bath for each room. We have reserved several rooms. All rooms except one have their own outside entrance, with only two having an entrance inside the lodge. Room assignments will be given upon arrival. You must bring your own personal soap, towels, bathmat, bed linen and pillow case; they provide pillows and blankets. The towering stone fireplace will welcome you into the large living room with the modern kitchen just beyond. Basic breakfast food is provided, but you are welcome to bring all your own for all meals. French doors lead out to a large deck, overlooking the wooded property. The deck is the perfect place to watch for deer, cooking on the gas grill or search the magnificent starlit Vermont sky. To reserve a spot, RSVP and pay $127 on the Meetup event page for this trip.
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