March 2019
January 2018
Dressing for cold weather hiking.
It’s been so cold the past couple of weeks I thought I should post this as a reminder to all us Winter hikers. To stay comfortable on a cold-weather hike, it’s critical to wear the right clothing and carry the right gear.
Wear layers: Layering is a three-part system that includes a base layer that wicks perspiration […]
September 2014
Earn this patch for hiking all 41 miles of the Onondaga Trail
Earn this patch for hiking all 41 miles of the Onondaga Trail. (FLT Maps O1 – O2)
To qualify for a free patch you must;
1. Be a current ADK Onondaga Chapter member.
2. Must hike the entire Onondaga Trail, or have hiked it with-in […]
November 2013
Trail Upkeep – Bill Brosseau
A few reminders for those stewards and others who assist in the maintenance of trails whose upkeep is the Chapter’s responsibility:
1. Clear any branches, overhangs, etc. that is or will obscure blazes. The rule is, standing at one blaze, one should be able to see the next blaze in the direction of travel.
2. Clear debris […]