1999 Outings Committee Event Calendar Archive (Key: L=Leader and CL=Co-Leader):

January 1999:

Fri, Jan 1 - Start the new year by hiking Mt. Madison (5367’) via Osgood Trail. 6.6 miles at a steady, moderate pace. Must have full winter gear and winter hiking experience. L Claudette Deschennes & CL Bob Baum

Sat, Jan 9 - Brownfield. Back country ski tour. Climbing skins or advanced waxing skill required. L Jim Tierney & CL Claudette Deschennes

Sun, Jan 10 - Put what you learned at the beginner/refresher winter hiking workshop to the test. Leaders choice beginner winter hike. If the conditions are right, we’ll try some snowshoe and crampon work. We’ll make it fun and easy to either learn or hone these skills. L’s Claudette Deschennes & Val Taylor

Sun, Jan 10 - XC-Ski: Leaders choice. Easy paced non-destination, non-touring center skiing. No crowds, no fees. Come with adventuresome spirit and sense of humor. L’s Roy and Lorraine Hussey

Sun, Jan 10 - March issue AMC Outdoors Deadline

Sat-Mon, Jan 16-18 - Enjoy a 6.5 mile X-Country ski, snowshoe or hike (depending on conditions) in the winter wonderland of Zealand Notch. Spend two nights in Zealand Hut on Caretaker Service. Sunday available for exploring the notch. Meals prepared by the group. Great food. Individuals responsible for own lunches and snacks. Winter gear required. Space limited. Trip fills up fast. Leaders Wayne Newton and Val Taylor. Bunk space is $28 for AMC members, non-members is slightly higher. Food is $25, bring your own lunches and snacks. Click here for the trip report

Sun, Jan 17 - Come walk Old Orchard Beach with us, we will eat breakfast then walk a few miles. L’s Bud Stratton & Sheila Pepper

Sat, Jan 23 - Redington (4010). Early start for a very long (18+ mile round trip) day. We’ll ski Caribou Valley Road and hike up Redington. Must be in good physical condition and be able to ski for a long distance with a full winter pack. Winter experience and gear mandatory. L Claudette Deschennes & CL Bob Baum

Sun, Jan 24 - Conant Trail. Snowshoe to nice views over Horseshoe Pond. We'll approach from the south. Easy pace. About 5 miles. L. Nancy Houlihan

Tue, Jan 26 - Winter Photo workshop. Sonny Martineau. Windham Library.

Sat, Jan 28 - Leaders Choice. Bruce Moulton

Fri-Sun, Jan 29-31 - Full moon weekend in Acadia. B&B Fri. and Sat. SW Ridge Trail up Cadillac Sat. X-country Sunday. Register with $50 full payment for two nights and two breakfasts to L's John Andrews ([email protected] or 207-282-1979) and Don Parker 207-642-4198

Sat.-Sun. Jan 30-31 - Brownfield. Family overnight winter camping. L Jim Folsom, CL Val Taylor, CL Jim Tierney

Sat, Jan. 30 - Hedgehog Mountain snowshoe. This is an easy to moderate snowshoe, depending on conditions. We will use the 4.8 mile UNH loop trial up Hedgehog Mountain (2530 ft.) in New Hampshire. Excellent views. L Joleen Rice & Co-L. Mike D'Orio

Sat, Jan 30 - Sugarloaf Outdoor Center (formerly Ski Touring Center) Outer Edge Loop . L - Dave Lanman & CL - Carolyn Welch. Distance 24 K, about 5 hours at moderate pace, but there are several trails back to the lodge along the way for those who change their minds. Recommended for experienced XC-skiers. Pack a lunch. Will meet at center lodge at 9:00 and be on the trail by 9:30. Center issues certificates at the end. Please call by 1/28/99 if you want to join us.

Sun, Jan 31 - Popham Beach. We will explore the old English ruins, then walk the beach. L’s Bud Stratton & Sheila Pepper

Sun, Jan 31 - Mt. Hight (4690') Full Moon Hike via Nineteen Mile Brook and Carter Dome Trails. Plan to watch the Full Old Moon rise at 5:10pm from the summit. 9 mi RT. L Dick Boisvert & CL Bryan Courtois

February 1999:

Feb 1 - Mar/Apr deadline for Wilderness Matters

Sat, Feb 6 - XC-Ski: Leaders choice. Easy paced non-destination, non-touring center skiing. No crowds, no fees. Come with adventuresome spirit and sense of humor. L’s Roy and Lorraine Hussey

Sat, Feb 6 - x-c skiing in Standish Join us for a fun day of intermediate level cross country skiing in the Standish/Steep Falls area. Plan on doing 6 to 12 miles at a moderate pace. L Don Parker & CL Val Taylor

Sat, Feb 6 - Middle Abraham (3765’). Early start for a long (14+ mile round trip ski with short hike up the mountain). Must be in good physical condition and be able to ski for a long distance (approx. 7 miles is up hill) with a full winter pack. Winter experience and gear mandatory. L Claudette Deschennes & CL Bob Baum

Sun, Feb 7 - Bradbury Mountain. This 484 foot summit has great views, and great trails. L’s Bud Stratton & Sheila Pepper

Sun, Feb 7 - AMC at CRC

Sun, Feb 7 - Family Winterfest at AMC Cold River Camp. Join us for a day of family oriented winter activities, using the AMC Cold River Camp near Evan's Notch as a base. Snowshoe and cross-country ski tours are planned for the morning along with a beginner's clinic on winter hiking/snowshoeing. Winter games and activities are planned for the afternoon. We will gear the activities to the group and adjust for weather as needed, so will plan on holding this event snow or sun! We will use the 'Convent' as a warming hut with warm drinks and refreshments available. Leaders and co-leaders include; Jim and Mary Folsom, Dale Temm, Peter Heinold and Paul Lones. Click here for a followup story

Sun, Feb 7 - Baldpate, West (3680’) and East (3812) peaks. 7.6 mile strenuous hike that could be icy on top. Great views from open summits. Winter gear required. L Wayne Newton & CL Jennie Warner.  Click here for the trip report

Wed, Feb 10 - April issue deadline AMC Outdoors

Fri-Mon, Feb 12-15 - Annual Claybrook Mtn. Lodge cross-country ski weekend. Three days of skiing in the Bigelow area for veteran skiers. 8 to 15 miles - strenuous. CL’s Greg Drummond & Don Parker

Sat-Sun, Feb 13-14 - Little Bigelow, camp at Little Bigelow lean-to. Sunday XC-Ski to Bigelow Lodge. L Val Taylor & CL Jennie Warner

Wed, Feb 16 - Outing Committee meeting McDonalds in Freeport from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Sat, Feb 20 - Mt. Hale. Join Sonny Martineau as he completes the Northeast 111 and 4 other New England winter peak lists. We’ll use the picturesque Old Fire Wardens trail. Skis useful at lower elevations. CL’s Dennis Crispo & Sonny Martineau

Sun, Feb 21 - Speckled Mtn. (2906’) Evans Notch via Bickford Brook Trail. Starts out easy and gets steeper as you go. Beautiful views from open summit. Trail also passes "frozen" waterfalls. Winter gear required. L Bryan Courtois & CL Gail Lawley.  Click here for the trip report

Sun, Feb 21 - North (4403') & South (4274') Hancocks via Hancock Notch, Cedar Brook and Hancock Loop Trails. A challenging 10 mile day -- but worth it! L Dick Boisvert

Mon, Feb 22 - Mt. Washington (6288') on George Washington's 267th birthday, via Lion's Head Winter Tr. Full Winter gear including cherry pie. Door prize. L Dick Boisvert

Fri-Sun, Feb 26-28 - Cross country skiing for beginners in the Bigelow area. Moderate pace less than 10 miles a day. L Greg Drummond

Fri-Sun, Feb 26-28 - Rangeley. A weekend of frolicking in the snow at the Saddleback Lake Lodge complex. We'll be near by Saddleback Mountain for downhill skiing, and several groomed cross country trails. And there's lots of room to make our own cross country and snowshoe trails. We have accommodations for 12 in cabins with heat, hot water, several bedrooms, and fully equipped kitchens. Lodging for 2 nights is $35. Bring your own sleeping bag, towel, and beverages. We'll divide into teams to do meals. L Carolyn Welch & CL David Lanman

Sat, Feb 27 - Snowshoe up to the top of a seldom visited peak in Evans Notch. From the top of (Little) Sugarloaf Mt. off the Bickford Brook trail you can get gorgeous views down the Cold River Valley. This is an easy trip with about 1/2 mile of bushwhacking before we hit the summit. - just under 3 mi. total. Leisurely trip. Leaders are Jim & Mary Folsom

Sat, Feb 27 - Mt. Eisenhower (4760’) via Edmonds Path. Approx. 11.2 miles at a steady, moderate pace. Depending on conditions and group ability, we may also do Monroe. Must have full winter gear and winter hiking experience including winter above tree line exposure. L Claudette Deschennes & CL Bob Baum

Sun, Feb 28 - The Roost. We'll walk or ski in from the Rte 113 north gate. Beautiful views for a short climb. Easy pace. About 5 miles. L Nancy Houlihan

Sun, Feb 28 - St. John’s Beach. Two miles in and two miles out beach walk if weather permits. L’s Bud Stratton & Sheila Pepper

March 1999:

Sat, Mar 4 - L Debbie Andrews proposes a full moon walk on OOB beach starting from the Pine Point parking lot of the Clam Bake at 6PM. No need to register although it would be appreciated. This is two days after the real full moon, but conflicts won't allow much else. Debbie promises good views of the moon. Pat's Pizza in Scarborough might make a good a pre walk meeting place.

Fri-Sun, Mar 5-7 - Friday night to Sunday - Wonalancet Cabin. We’ll hike Whiteface on Saturday and Sandwich on Sunday at a steady, moderate pace. Must have full winter gear and winter hiking experience. $30.00 includes lodging and meals (breakfast Sat & Sun, social hour, and dinner Sat night). Register with non-refundable $15.00 deposit. Bring trail lunches. L Claudette Deschennes & CL Bob Baum.  Click here for the trip report

Sun, Mar 7 - XC-Ski: Leaders choice. Easy paced non-destination, non-touring center skiing. No crowds, no fees. Come with adventuresome spirit and sense of humor. L’s Roy and Lorraine Hussey

March 10 - May issue deadline AMC Outdoors

Sat-Sun, Mar 13-14 - Snowshoe into the Ponds of Carter Notch. Experience the winter sky over the Ramparts. Spend one night in the "not so warm, but always cozy", Carter Hut on Caretaker Service. Group meals prepared in the stone hut. Great food. Individuals responsible for own lunches and snacks. Winter gear required. Bring a warm sleeping bag and a smile! It’s a winter wonderland in Carter Notch. Space limited. Leader Val Taylor.  Click here for the trip report

Sat-Sun Mar 13-14 - Osceola (4340’) and East Osceola (4156’) 7.6 miles at a steady, moderate pace. Must have full winter gear and winter hiking experience. L Claudette Deschennes & CL Bob Baum

Apr 1 - May/Jun deadline for Wilderness Matters

Sat-Sun, Apr 3-4 - Backpack. Leaders choice. Destination determined by snow conditions. L Wayne Newton & CL Jennie Warner.  Click here for the trip report

Apr 10 - June issue AMC Outdoors deadline

Sun, Apr 10 - Green Hills Preserve, North Conway NH. Peaked and Middle Mountains (1857’). Nancy Houlihan

Sat, Apr 17 - Mt. Crawford. Check out the views on this peak (3119’) in Crawford Notch N.H.! Five miles round trip. We will hike or snowshoe using the Davis Path. Group limit of 6. L Andy Timbie & CL Dick Boisvert

Sat, Apr 17 - Dorr Mountain. Traverse this 1270 foot summit in Acadia National Park. Lots of great views and interesting spots. Apx. 6 miles, 1400’ elevation gain. L’s Doug Keith and Kathleen Schaefer

Sun, Apr 18 - Bickford Brook Trail. Hike the upper and lower slides, if the road is open, if not we will hike another mountain. L Sheila Pepper & CL Tom Pettingill

Wed, Apr 21 - Outing Committee meeting McDonalds in Freeport from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. All are welcome.

Sat, Apr 24 - BIKE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP. All cyclists welcome to bring their bicycles to this informative three hour workshop to be held in Scarborough on Saturday morning from 8 to 11:00. Routine maintenance and minor bicycle repair will be taught by Mitch Sanborn. Optional 13 mile test ride afterwards. L Erick Hagmann

Sun, Apr 25 - Fort Williams Park & Two Lights State Park. Explore Fort Williams, there are new trails. L Sheila Pepper & CL Debby Kantor

Sun, April 25 - Early Spring Wildflowers with Mag Wine, naturalist. Enjoy seeing a number of early flowers, most particularly Arbutus, whose smell can fill the air as you hike. A 4-mile hike up Little Deer Hill, and Big Deer Hill. Children are welcome. Wear regular hiking boots. L Bud Stratton

May 1999:

Sat, May 1 - Bicycle Trip. A coastal ride in the Kennebunkport area with estimated mileage in the 25-35 mile range. L Joyce Mailman

Sat-Sun, May 1-2 - Overnight backpack, Leader’s Choice. We will choose a spot where the remaining snow is not too deep, where we can watch the almost full moon, and can (hopefully)avoid swollen spring streams. It will be an easy/moderate backpack depending on group composition. L Joleen Rice & CL Claudette Deschenes

Sun, May 2 - Family hike on Lord Hill in Evans Notch. Join us for a fun and interesting hike on this 2.6 mile round-trip (about 1.5 hour drive from the Portland area). Appropriate for young, active children. We’ll have lunch on the summit or by the pond. L: Phil Brown

Sun, May 2 - Trail work. Trail clearing on Stone Mtn. in Brownfield, ME. Six mile hike over moderate terrain at an easy pace. CL’s Keith Chapman and Bud Stratton

Wed, May 5 - Just in Case Workshop. Windahm Public Library from 7 to 9 PM. This interactive workshop will be facilitated by Jim Folsom, and will include demos of several recommended emergency items. Handouts will be included. We encourage people to bring their own “emergency pack”, and share their ideas and experience. Our goal is to derive a small emergency pack of items that weigh 1 lb. or less, are compact, easy to use, and have a long shelf life. This pack is used only for an emergency situation where you must stay outdoors for an extra day or two in tough conditions. This does not replace a first aid kit or normal trail snacks. We will publish the results in Wilderness Matters to share with all the members. Please come and help us create this new resource - “Just In Case” you need it. L Jim Folsom

Wed, May 5 - Pine Point, This is the first in a series of bike trips. Scarborough to Camp Ellis and return. 10 - 12 miles at a leisurely pace. See this touristy area before the crowds come.L. Debbie Andrews & CL Paul Kempf

Thur, May 6 - Birthday Hike. Let’s do something in the line of exercise outdoors to welcome Spring and to celebrate another year. Looking for sunshine and some adventure. Pace to be set by group ability. If we see Mayflowers, we’ll stop and smell them. Bring a smile and candles. L Dale Temm

Sat, May 8 - CAPE ELIZABETH / SCARBOROUGH LIGHTHOUSE LOOP BIKE TRIP - This is the first in a series of bike trips. Join us for a scenic, relatively flat ride. We will take about 2.5 hours to cover the 25 miles. Cape Elizabeth area. “Lighthouse Loop”. Road trip at 10-12 mph pace.; L Erick Hagmann & CL Gail Lawley

Sat, May 8 - Hike. Lafayette/Lincoln/Haystack - moderate hike at a steady/solid pace - 8.9 mile loop. Leader Claudette Deschenes & Co-leader Mike Willett Click here for the trip report

Sun, May 9 - Hike. Mothers' Day Hike. West Royce (3210'). Burnt Mill Brook Trail. Water Falls along the route. Easy pace. 5.4 mi. rt. Nancy Houlihan

Sun, May 9 - Trail work. Your chance to hike and work on the AT. Will be going up Old Blue in Andover with great views in all directions. L Val taylor & CL Jennie Warner

May 10 - July/Aug issue AMC Outdoors deadline

Wed, May 12 - Bike Trip. Scarborough, Prout’s Neck, Higgins Beach route; 13 miles.L. Debbie Andrews & CL Paul Kempf

Sat, May 15 - Bike Trip. Bridgeton area. Mountain bikes. Offroad, hilly, trail riding; about 10 miles. L Alice McKenna

Sat, May 15 - Hike. Speckled Mtn. (2906’) Stoneham. 7.2 mile moderate hike via Link and Cold Brook trails, moderate pace. L Lorraine Hussey.  No dogs.

Sat, May 15 - Workshop. Map & Compass & GPS Workshop Augusta Area Basic map & compass & GPS skills to aid in navigating in the outdoors. How to read maps, orient compasses to the maps, measure your paces, declination, how to use GPS with a compass, advantages/disadvantages of maps/compass/GPS. I will also have 2 or 3 different orienteering courses laid out to practice skills on (easy/moderate/difficult).L. Kippy York

Sat, May 15 - Bangor Chapter Hike. Black Fly Hike. Come and celebrate the start of the Black Fly Season in Acadia National Park. Hopefully we will enjoy a strong ocean breeze as we hike out on the Ocean Trail and back via Gorham Mtn. A very scenic 5-6 miles L’s Doug Keith and Kathleen Shaeffer

Sat, May 15 - Family Hike. Scarboro Marsh; Family Guided Nature Walk Join Jim Thorne for a guided nature walk at Scarboro Marsh. Jim, a long time Maine Chapter member and Regional Director on the AMC board, is also a volunteer guide for the Maine Audubon Society with years of experience working with children of all ages, as well as adults. The walk will begin in the afternoon with a short talk about the Scarboro Marsh and what participants might expect to see on the walk, followed by a 2 hour or so walk in and along the marsh. Bring a snack for the end of the walk when we'll share what we saw and learned. Though geared for families with children, everyone is welcome. The pace of the walk will be geared to the group, with frequent stops to observe plants and wildlife. Bring your binoculars if you have them. Rubber or waterproof boots are suggested. Driving time from Portland is approx. 20 minutes. L Jim Thorne

Sat-Sun, May 15-16 - Maine Chapter Wilderness First Aid Workshop. The sessions will be conducted by SOLO at the Scarborough Fire Station. Cost to AMC members is $55; non-members’ cost is $70. (This would be a good time to look into AMC membership!) The cost includes lunch and snacks. Participants must provide their own other meals and overnight accommodations. Information on campgrounds and other accommodations near the workshop will be provided with registration materials. Persons wishing to participate should notify the Workshop Committee as soon as possible since registration will be limited to 30.

Sun, May 16 - Bird Watching. Augusta Arboretum L. Kippy York

Sun, May 16 - Trail work. Miles Notch to Red Rock Trail. Spring work trip and hike of 6.5 miles at an easy pace over rolling forest trail. Bring gloves & tools CL’s Keith Chapman and Bud Stratton

Wed, May 19 - Ride the new bike path in Brunswick along Route 1 and surrounding area north of that in Bath/Brunswick area.L. Debbie Andrews & CL Paul Kempf

Thu, May 20 - Bike Trip. Kennebunkport shore drive. Meet to LEAVE at 6 PM in the municipal Dock Square parking lot behind Allison's Restaurant. Helmets required. Wear light colored clothing. The road has poor sight lines. Flashing rear light recommended. Leader: John Andrews; Co-leader registrar: Chris Gray. Optional a pre bike at Federal Jack's.

Thu, May 20 - Evening, Kennebunkport shore drive. Meet to LEAVE at 6 PM in the municipal Dock Square parking lot behind Allison’s Restaurant. Helmets required. Wear light colored clothing. The road has poor sight lines. Flashing rear light recommended. Leader: John Andrews

Sat, May 22 - "Talk to the Animals" Bicycle Trip. Join us for a bicycle trip from Raymond to the Gray Animal Farm and return via Windham. This will be a moderate paced trip of about 40 miles, with lunch at the Farm. We will spend a little time checking out the animals. Approximate time will be about 4 hrs. Limited to 8 participants. L’s Jim & Mary Folsom

Sat, May 22 - Hike .Little and Big Deer Hill in Evans Notch - approx. 4 miles. CLs JoAnne Diller; Dale Temm

Sat, May 22 - Workshop. Map & Compass & GPS Workshop Augusta Area L. Kippy York

Sun, May 23 - Birding Watching Augusta Arboretum L. Kippy York

Wed, May 26 - Bike Trip. South Freeport to the USM Stone House and return; 10 - 15 miles.L. Debbie Andrews, CL Paul Kempf

Sat, May 29 - Bicycle Trip. Leaders Choice. L Al Friend

Sat, May 29 - Bangor Chapter Hike. Shoo Fly Schoodic Hike. Let’s share anti-fly stratagies as we climb Schoodic Mtn. and Maybe Black as well. A very pleasant 6-7 miles. L’s Doug Keith and Kathleen Shaeffer

Sun, May 30 - Nite Hike. Leaders Choice. L Bryan Courtois

Jun 1 - July/Aug deadline for Wilderness Matters

Wed, June 2 - Workshop. Introduction to Hiking. Topics such as clothing, what to carry in your pack, food, and what to expect on the trail will be discussed. Beginning and experienced hikers welcome. 7:00 p.m. McDonalds in Freeport (back room, 2nd floor). For information, call Joleen Rice, Bryan Courtois or Carolyn Welch. See 6/19 for the hike.

Wed, June 2 - Bike Trip. Falmouth Foreside over through Cumberland Center, and beyond depending on group. 15 miles. Rolling hills, by some cows. Potluck barbecue at leader's house afterwards. Leader: Debbie Andrews

Sat, June 5 - Bicycle Trip. Kezar Lake area. Mountain bikes. Intermediate hilly ride of 17 miles in 5 hours. L Don Parker

Sat, Jun 5, Hike - Fool Killer / Tripyramids - Don't be a fool. Come hike to a trailless NH peak with no views. Then enjoy the views offered by two of the NH 4000 footers. Bring your boots and take home some scratches. Distance 11 miles. Moderate pace. L- Pete Heinold, CL- Ginny Smith Click here for the trip report

Sun, June 6 - Naturalist Walk. Join Mag Wine, naturalist, and explore tide pools and their residents at Reid State Park. Bring lunch, a small pail, and a towel. Wear boots, or water sandals. The group will be able to examine their finds through a microscope. Leader: Bud Stratton.

Sun, June 6 - Workshop. Whitewater instruction with the Maine Chapter for Class I boaters who would like to advance to Class II. Kayak, solo canoe, and tandem canoe instruction will be provided. Applicants should be comfortable paddling their boat on Class I whitewater. Fee is $20 members, $25 non-members. Kayak Instruction - Bob Collins, Solo Canoe Instruction - Dave Duggan, Tandem Canoe Instruction - Moe Garlarneau, Mel McCorrison

Wed, June 9 - BikeTrip. Kennebunkport, Walker's Point to Cape Porpoise. See the area before the crowds come. 10 - 12 miles Leisurely pace. Eat in town afterwards. Leader: Debbie Andrews, CL Paula Greenlee

Sat, June 12 - A 56 mile bike ride through Lewiston, Greene, Leeds, Wayne, Monmouth, and Sabattus. Helmets required. Mostly back roads. Some hills (one big one). Two places (picnic areas) to stop for lunch or snacks. Pace will be 12-15 mph. L Claudette Deschennes; CL Mike Willett

Sat, June 12 - Bangor Chapter Hike. Pemetic and Penobscot mountains in Acadia National Park. A moderate pace over fairly challenging 6 miles with great views and some fun rock scrambles. L’s Doug Keith and Kathleen Shaeffer

Sun, June 13 - Bangor Chapter Hike. Mansell and Bernard mountains. A wonderful loop in a less frequented corner of Acadia National Park. Approx 6 miles at a relaxed pace. L’s Doug Keith and Kathleen Shaeffer

Sun, Jun 13 - Hike.  Mt. Isreal (2630’) in Sandwich Notch area of NH via Wentworth Trail. 5 mile hike at an easy pace to a summit with great views. CL’s Keith and Ann Chapman and Bud Stratton

Sun, Jun 13 - Hike. Kearsarge North (3268’) Ascend Kearsarge North Trail, decend via Weeks Brook Trail 8 miles at a moderate pace: car spotting required. L Tom Pettingill CL Sheila Pepper

Sun, June 13 - Hike. Family Hike to Blueberry Mt. in Evan's Notch area. This hike is 4.5 miles long with an elevation gain of 1,200 feet and is appropriate for families with children 6 and older with previous hiking experience. Highlights include a small flume and pool in Rattlesnake Brook and great vistas from the open ledges near the summit. Hiking time will be 3-4 hours, so with time to explore the flume and pool and lunch at the top, total time will be 5-6 hours, depending on the pace of the group. Afterwards we may stop for ice cream at Stowe Corner Store, for those so inclined! The trailhead is approximately an hour and a half drive from the Portland area. L Paul Lones

Mon, June 14 - Workshop. Introduction to Backpacking Learn what you will need for tents, backpacks, food, stoves, water purification and other (fascinating) important information for hitting the trails for more than one day. Join new backpacking friends on an overnight backpack to follow on June 26-27. Presenters will be experienced backpackers Wayne Newton, Jennie Warner, Dale Temm and Joleen Rice. 6:30 to 9:30 PM at the L. L. Bean Discovery Room (Retail Store). Not a first timer? Come anyway.

Wed, Jun 16 - Outing Committee meeting McDonalds in Freeport from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Wed, June 16 - Bike Trip. Coastal Brunswick area. Fairly flat with a few small hills. 15 - 20 miles. Bring picnic supper to eat in Gazebo in Village Green. Leader: Debbie Andrews & CL Paula Greenlee

Sat, Jun 19 - Birthday Hike. Leader's Choice. Moderate length. Easy pace. With a view. Nancy Houlihan

Sat, June 19 - Hike. Mt. Jefferson. With car spotting, we'll use the Caps Ridge and Castle trails. Lots of open rocky terrain to disperse the black flies. L Dennis Crispo & CL Sonny Martineau

Sat, June 19 - Beginner Hike. This is a follow-up for those who attended the June 2 introduction to hiking but all are welcome. We will hike to Arethusa Falls and loop to Frankenstein Cliff. This is an easy 4.7 mile hike with excellent views of Crawford Notch from the cliffs. Ls. Joleen Rice, Bryan Courtois, CL Kathy Sammis

Wed, June 23 - Bike Trip. Coastal Biddeford. UNE to Biddeford Pool, Fortune's Rocks, Goose Rocks; A great way to unwind from work, we'll stop and enjoy the ocean views along the way. Leader: Debbie Andrews

Sat, June 26 - Bicycle Trip. Leaders Choice. L Al Friend

Sat-Sun, June 26-27 - Beginner Backpack. This will be a relatively easy backpack geared for those with little or no backpacking experience, but all are welcome (preference to those who attend the introduction on June 14). Experienced backpackers will share their knowledge for two days and one night. L Wayne Newton & CL Jennie Warner

Sat, Jun 26 - Hike. Mts Eisonhower and Pierce. 8 mile moderate hike via Edmonds Path and Crawford Path. Moderate pace. L Lorraine Hussey. No dogs.

Sat, June 26 - Bangor Chapter Hike. Acadia. Flying and St. Sauveur mountains. Wonderful views. Challemging trails and perhaps a lunch time dip in Somes sound. Approx 6 miles. L’s Doug Keith and Kathleen Shaeffer

Sun, Jun 27 - Hike. Mt. Parker (3015’) in Bartlett NH. 7.8 mile strenous hike over pleasant, rugged, lightly used trail with excellent views from summit. Easy pace CL’s Keith and Ann Chapman and Bud Stratton

Sat, Jun 26 - Naturalist Walk. Join Mag Wine, naturalist, and explore a quaking bog with plants adapted to an acid environment. The orchids should be out, as well as insect eating plants. Wear water sandals or high boots. A short hike, about 2 hours. 16 people, maximum. No children under age 12. Leader: Mag Wine

Sun, Jun 27 - Hike. Miles Notch loop: Elizabeth (2000’), Red Rock (2141’), Butters (2246’) Durgin (2404’), four ridge connected summits in pristine area of WMNF. 10.7 miles at comfortable pace via Miles Notch, Red Rock and great Brook Trails. May extend to Speckled (2906’) if group desires. L Tom Pettingill & CL Debbie Kantor

Sat-Sun Jun 26-27 - Beginner backpack. L Wayne Newton & CL Jennie Warner

July 1999:

Sat-Mon, July 3-5 - Hike. Cabot Range Backpack. Enjoy the Fourth of July holiday in a seldom visited area of the Whites. Beat the holiday crowds as we spend 3 days and 2 nights traveling 20 miles, and summit Cabot and Waumbek mountains. Group size limited. L's Doug Keith and Kathleen Schaefer

Sat, July 10 - Hike. Eisenhower/Monroe - moderate hike at a steady/solid - 9.6 miles - above treeline exposure - car spotting necessary. Leader Claudette Deschenes &  Co-leader Mike Willette Click here for the trip report

Sat, July 10 - Hike. Mt. Monroe (5372') 7 mile strenuous, steep hike via Ammonusuc Ravine trail. No dogs. L Lorraine Hussey

July 10 - Sept. issue AMC Outdoors deadline

Sun, July 11 - Hike. Megunticook Traverse, Camden Hills. Mts. Battie (800’) and Megunticook (1380’) to Maiden Clif. 5.8 miles at relaxed pace with sea breezes and great views overlooking Camden Harbor and the lake. L Tom Pettingill CL Sheila Pepper

Sun, July 11 - Hike. Puzzle Mtn (3133') in Newry, Maine. 5 mile hike at easy to moderate pace with nice views from the summit. CL's Keith Chapman and Bud Stratton

Sat, July 17 - Hike. Acadia National Park. Strenuous traverse over Cadillac, Dorr and Penobscot mountains. Apx. 8 miles with lots of up and downs. L's Doug Keith and Kathleen Schaefer-Keith

Sat-Sun, July 24-25 - AT Backpack. South Arm Road to Rte 4. 26.4 mile backpack with only two peaks (Old Blue and Bemis) between South Arm Road and Rt 17 and not much elevation gain between Rt 17 and Rt 4. Depending on group desires and abilities, we'll learn low impact, back country camping. If history repeats itself, we'll get to see moose. Join us for an educational and fun weekend. Long miles - but - you can do it !! Group size limited to 6. L Claudette Deschenes and CL Bob Baum  Click here for the trip report

Sun, July 25 - Hike. Mahoosuc Notch, Mahoosuc Arm (3790') and Speck Pond. Challenging 11 mile loop via Notch Trail, AT, and Speck Pond Trail, from success Pond Road. L Tom Pettingill & CL Sheila Pepper

Sun, July 25 - Hike. Randolf (3081') and Lookout Ledge in NH. Easy pace with nice view of northern Presidentials 4-5 miles RT. Call before 8 PM. CL's Keith Chapman and Bud Stratton

Wed, July 28 - Hike. Conant Trail. L Bruce Moulton

Sat, July 31 - Hike. Acadia National Park. Traverse Gorham, The Beehive and Champlain mountains. Lots of great views and a ton of fun. L's Doug Keith and Kathleen Schaefer-Keith

Sat, July 31 - Hike. Local walk at Bradbury Mountain State Park. Nancy Houlihan

Aug 1 - Sep/Oct deadline for Wilderness Matters

Fri-Sun, Aug 6-8 - Trail Work. Annual Baxter Park Trail Mainetenance Weekend. Work with Park crew Saturday on Doubletop Mountain trail, clearing brush. Tools provided and previous trail work experience not required. Camping at Katahdin Stream, with Friday and Sunday free for hiking. Contact leaders Harry Cunningham and Beth Cuddy or after July 23, Co-Leader Shirley Ellis

Sat, Aug 7 - Hike. Madison/Adams - moderate + hike at a steady/solid pace - 12.6 miles total (up & back) - above treeline exposure - back same route. L Claudette Deschenes & CL Mike Willett Click here for the trip report

Sun, Aug 8 - Hike. Goose Eye (3860'( 9 mile loop across east and west summits via Wright Trail at a moderate pace. L Tom Pettingill & CL Sheila Pepper

Sun, Aug 8 - Hike.  Mt. Cabot (1500') and Mt. Ingalls, in Shelburne village area, via Blue and Scudder Trail. Easy paced 4 to 5 mile RT with nice views of the Androscoggin Valley. CL's Keith Chapman & and Bud Stratton

Sat, Aug 8 - Hike. Mts. Crescent (3251') and Randolph (3081'). Randolph, NH. 7 to 8 miles, moderately strenuous hike at moderate pace. No dogs. L Lorraine Hussey

August 10 - Oct. issue AMC Outdoors deadline

Sat. August 14 - Hike.  North and South Twin (two 4000 footers) - 11.2 miles at a moderate pace, three water crossings, excellent views. L. Gail Lawley & CL Joleen Rice

Sat-Sun, Aug 14-15 - Backpack.  White Mountains. Cold River area backpack. Peaks, valleys and swimming. Apx. 20 miles. L's Doug Keith and Kathleen Schaefer-Keith

August 18 - Outing Committee meeting McDonalds in Freeport from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Sat, Aug 21 - Hike. Sandwich Dome (3993'). This is a loop hike of approx. 8 miles. No big crowds, great views on top and refreshing streams and pools to cool off in at the end. Group size limited. L Andy Timbie & CL Gail Lawley

Sat, Aug 21 - Baldpate. Andover. Moderate to strenuous hike along some water falls, and with great views. About 7.6 miles rt. at moderate pace. This will be a joint trip with the Singles Network. For meeting time and L Carolyn Welch & CL Dave Boyd

Sat-Sun, Aug 21-22 - Family Overnight. Join us for a family oriented overnight at Lonesome Lake Hut. Nature walks, swimming and other activities are available. The hike in is 1.6 miles, with an elevation gain of approximately 900 feet. We will move at a pace geared to the group. Sleeping accommodations are in 4 and 6 person bunk rooms. The cost for AMC members is $44 for adults and $29 for children under 15 (add $7 and $3 for non-member adults and children respectively). Reservation deadline is July 11 and requires payment in full. Cancellations after July 11 will require a substitute in order to receive a refund, due to AMC hut reservation policy. L Paul Lones.

Sun, Aug 22 - Hike. Hike Crawford Path to Mitzpah Springs Hut. Then we will hike Mt. Clinton and Mt. Pierce (4312'). 8 miles round trip. L Tom Pettingill & CL Sheila Pepper

Sun, Aug 22 - Trail work. Rumford White Cap. L's Keith Chapman and Norman Moore

Sun, August 22 - Hike Rattlesnake Mountain. We'll use the Sheep Pasture Trail and check out both peaks. Easy. Nancy Houlihan.

Sat-Sun, Aug 28-29 - Mount Madison. Enjoy beautiful alpine meadows and high peaks. Small group hiking in the White Mountains and staying overnight   at Madison Hut. Lodging, breakfast and dinner provided. Two long days, but at   a moderate pace. Nonrefundable deposit of $56 reserves your spot. L Erick Hagmann

Sun, Aug 29 - Hike.  Speckled Mtn. (2877') via Spruce Hill Trail, Bickford Brook trail. 7 miles in North Chatham on border of Maine and New Hampshire. L Sheila Pepper & CL Debbie Kantor

Sat-Sun, Sept 25-26 - Backpack. The Bigelow Range. A traverse on the Bigelow Range trail. Apx. 15 miles. L's Doug Keith and Kathleen Schaefer-Keith

Sun, Sept 26 Annual Leaders Get Together.   Bradbury Mtn. Bring your favorite dish to share. Hiking and biking opertunities abound. Start around noon and close the park. Overnight camping opertunities available Call Bryan Courtois or Dale Temm

Wed, Sept 29 - Hike. Hike Mt. Caribou (2828) in Evans Notch, a moderate 7 mile hike at a moderate pace via the Caribou Trail. Bring your camera for some great fall views. We will make a loop by descending the Mud Brook Trail. L Ginny Smith & CL JoAnne Diller. Limit 10.

October 1999:

Oct 1 - Nov/Dec deadline for Wilderness Matters

Oct 2-3 - Annual Meeting at Sunday River

Sat, Oct 2 - Annual Meeting Hike. Mahoosuc Notch via Notch Trail and short bushwhack. Approx 5 miles at a reasonable pace. Car spotting required. L Bryan Courtois

Wed, Oct 6 - Kearsearge North (3,268 ft.) 6.2 miles at a moderate pace but please don't underestimate the 2600 ft. elevation gain. Enjoy fall foliage in its prime. L JoAnne Diller.

Sat, Oct 9 - Hike. Baldfaces 9.8 miles at a moderate steady pace, some steep sections and approximately 4 miles of ridge walking. L Claudette Deschennes & CL Bob Baum

Sat, Oct 9 - Hike. Acadia Fall Foliage Hike. Moderate 4 to 5 mile loop around Jordan Pond and Penobscot Mountain. Ocean views and great color! Carpooling from Brewer Brown Bag at 9:00 AM; breakfast at 8:00 AM. Call leaders in advance. CL's Beth Cuddy and Harry Cunningham

Sun, Oct 10 - Hike. Mt. Caribou (2828') Great hike, good views at top, easy pace. CL's Sheila Pepper and Tom Pettinggill

Oct 10 - Dec. issue AMC Outdoors deadline

Sat, Oct 16 - Hike. Hike the Georges Highland Path ( Ragged Mountain Section) in Hope, Me. (near Camden) A 9 mile easy hike with Ragged Mt. at 1300 ft. being the highest summit, otherwise just some hills. Beautiful views of lakes, the ocean and the hills--what more could you ask for on a fall day. We will need to spot cars. L Ginny Smith 933-4294 ( before 9 PM), CL Jenny Warner (967-4782)

Sun, Oct 17 - Hike. Tumbledown. L Val Taylor

Wed, Oct 20 - Outing Committee meeting McDonalds in Freeport from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Wed, Oct. 20 - Smell the Roses -Hike or Bike.  Hike or Bike to be determined-The location of the hike/bike will be the Freeport/Pownal area. Socializing and enjoying the sights. A leisurely pace. Road and off-road bikes welcome. Helmets required. This is an afternoon trip. Dinner after, and then attend the Outings Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Freeport McDonald's conference room upstairs. Call to register before 9:00 please. L Dale Temm

Thur, Oct 21 - SMELL THE ROSES Dinner/hike. 6:00 p.m. Dinner at a Polish restaurant and a walking tour of Evergreen Cemetery viewing the ponds, wildlife, and ghosts. L Shirley Helfrich & CL Lucy Wendell-Thorpe

Sat, Oct 23 - Walk. 8 AM meet at brick pumping station about 1/4 mile east of Maine Audubon on Scarborough Marsh. Hike westerly to explore the proposed Eastern Trail to Rt. 1 in Saco. Wear water resistant footgear. Trip will end early afternoon. L John Andrews

Saturday, October 23 - SMELL THE ROSES - Hike - 8 AM meet at brick pumping station about 1/4 mile east of Maine Audubon on Scarborough Marsh. Hike westerly to explore the proposed Eastern Trail to Rt. 1 in Saco. Wear water-resistant footgear. Trip will end in the early afternoon. Leader John Andrews

Sun, Oct 24 - Nite Hike. Baldfaces in Evans Notch. L Bryan Courtois

Sun, Oct 24 - Hike. Prouts Neck in Scarborough. CL's Sheila Pepper and Bud Stratton

Sun, Oct 24 - Hike. Snow Mtn. (3784) Little Kennebago Lake Quadrangle. New addition to NE 100's list. Approximately 4 miles on old logging road and bushwhack. Should be interesting L Bob Baum & CL Claudette Deschennes

Sunday, October 24 - Smell the Roses Hike. Bradbury Mountain: a leisurely trip adjusted to the interests and abilities of the group. Meet at 10 AM at the Park in the upper right hand parking lot and we'll decide which trails to follow. Though less than 500' high, the summit provides some fine views. Interesting old quarry and historic cattle pound are among the sights to see. Lunch, water and extra wrap are in order. Dogs are not invited. L Mag Wine

Monday, October 25 - Smell the Roses Hike. Full moon hike in the Brunswick area. Enjoy roaming on a crisp autumn evening, perhaps beneath a harvest  moon. L: Paula Greenlee

Sat-Sun, Oct 30-31st Halloween Overnight. Enjoy a fall weekend at a remote cabin on a mountain top (location not divulged due to possible surprise trick or treaters). Costume dinner party Saturday night, Star Gazing and games. Group meals. Hiking pace geared to the group and weather conditions. Bunk fee and Sat. dinner party and Sun breakfast $17.50. Bring snacks and lunches for each day. Limited to 8 bodies with creative costumes and an adventurous spirit. Ls Dale Temm and Nancy Houihan.