Program InformationDeadline for registration for is January 15 , 2010. Register soon - space is limited! Please visit the Student Center for an application package, gear lists, student handbook, and other information. Program OptionsWe will be offering three sections in 2010. Weekend Day Hikes: This section begins section begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29th and ends at noon on Monday, February 1st. It features workshops and instruction Friday and Saturday, and shorter hikes on Saturday and Monday, and a full-day hike on Sunday.
Cost: $340
Weekend Backpacking: This section also begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Friday morning, January 29th and ends at noon on Monday, February 1st. It features workshops and instruction on Friday, followed by a Saturday to Monday backpack into remote area with an attempted climb on Sunday.
Cost: $340
Week Long Combination Day Hikes/Backpacking: This section includes all the activities of the weekend day hike section, followed by a backpack from Monday to Thursday into a remote area for additional ascents and instruction. Many feel this is the best value we offer, giving participants a chance to learn a variety of skills from all of our instructors during the weekend, followed by a fantastic backpack trip into the High Peaks. The weeklong combination program begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29th and ends on Thursday, February 4th.
Cost: $395
Program fees include all meals while at basecamp. Participants are responsible for their own food during backpacking trips and trail food during dayhikes. Program fees also include bunkroom lodging with shared bathrooms. Payment can be by check or credit card – download the application package for more information. Note that ADK membership is required to participate in the program – you can join when registering if you are not yet a member. Basecamp InformationBasecamp will be located at the Adirondack Mountain Club's Adirondak Loj near Lake Placid, NY, in the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks area. The Loj is about a two and a half hour drive from Albany. It provides a warm and comfortable place to gather each evening for workshops, adjust and repair equipment, dry any wet clothing and enjoy hearty meals. Staff will be sharing these accommodations and will always be available to interact with students and answer questions. General InformationOur experienced, all volunteer staff will help you learn new or practice existing skills in small groups with a low student-instructor ratio. The lengths of our programs allow you ample time to hone your skills in a fun and supportive team environment. Students in all sections should plan on arriving first thing in the morning on Friday. For those planning on arriving Thursday evening, lodging may be found by visiting the Lake Placid/Essex County Convention and Visitors Bureau or Adirondacs.com. The first part of every program entails a team of instructors checking and evaluating each student’s gear. Be sure to read our Student Handbook to ensure that you arrive properly equipped! If in the judgment of our instructors your gear is not adequate for the section you have registered for, you may not be able to participate. Your safety, and the safety of the group, takes precedence over all other considerations. The following areas are typically covered in our programs. Although we try to cover all topics every year, it is not always possible – much depends on the snow conditions at the time of the program and the interests of our students:
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