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| Jul 11 10:00 AM |
4 attended (est.) –
Lookig for a summer vacation that will be specatuclar and wont make you broke. I gotta trip for you. We will be beach camping for 9 days on the outer banks of North Carolina. You can come down and stay with us for as long or as short as you like. This trip (11 hours driving) is contingent on how many drivers and non-drivers we have...there really is no good mass transit to this place, so all event goers will need to hookup with a driver who is also going. Depending on how many drivers we have, some people who are not driving may or may not be able to go. Some activities we will be doing are camping, swimming, surfing, wind surfing, kayaking. backpacking a few nights on the uninhabited Portsmouth Island, hanging out in Ocracoke the town etc. We will be staying part of the time in the National Park Service campground on Ocracoke which has toilets and cold showers and has campsites right of the beach. We will also be spend part of the backpacking on the island of portsmouth which has NO facilities and you must brng your own water. For the National Partk Service campsite on Ocracoke, we will need to reserve a campsite. The cost is 23$ per night per site. Each site can have up to six persons. I have rented another site for myself and 5 others and I will not rent an additional site until I have phone call commitments from people who say they are definitely committed to coming and will pay me back. So if you dont give me your cell number when you sign up, I will remove you from the rsvp list. These campsites are on a string of islands that reach as far as fifty miles out to sea. The outer banks stretch for about 200 miles and vary in width from a stones throw to a few miles. 130 miles of these barrier islands are under the jurisdiction of the national park service, and are a national park. 56 miles of these islands are uninhabited and are run by the park service. These islands, inhabited and uninhabited, are unbelievably beautiful. The small villages they do have are separated by miles of open beach. You can wake up in the morning and take a 10 mile “stroll” down the beach if you like and see virtually no-one, and that's on the inhabited islands! There are countless shore birds, dolphins fifty feet out to sea, giant manta rays jumping out of the waves, giant sea turtles coming out at night laying eggs, pelicans constantly combing the shoreline. At dusk, raptors come out from the fragile coastal woodlands to feed on the shore. Starting early in the summer, the water is crystal clear and as warm as the Caribbean. It is also one of the premiere places on earth for learning to wind surf or kite board. Also great for surfing and kayaking and observing sea creatures in the many animal refuges along it's shorelines. You will also see sea the tracks of sea turtles from the night before where they crawled from the sea to lay their eggs. During the night, the skies are unbelievable, there being no light to dim the stars. You will be utterly awe struck but the brightness of the milky way. Watching lighting storms 50 and 60 miles out at sea is also truly unforgettable. On some special nights the wave ocean foam turns blue with the bodies of phosphorescent sea creatures. The park service runs a campground which has showers and bathrooms. These campsites are all a stones throw from the beach. The uninhabited Portsmouth island has a "camp anywhere on the beach" policy, no facilities and bring your own water. The drive down is long, but not boring. The eastern shore of Virginia is way cool, especially when you cross the 24 mile bay tunnel-bridge over the Chesapeake Bay at the end. You can’t see the other side when you start. It is really bizarre. Then you drive still further south… for some nights we will be staying on Ocracoke Island. It has a park service campground which costs $23night/site for 6 people. There is a fun party town on the island called “Ocracoke“ (only town on this 20 mile island in fact), which being the last town in the island chain, has that “end-of-the-road” atmosphere that province town and key west once had, but is also a lot more laid back. It is also situated just north of the first uninhabited island, called Portsmouth. Here are two google satillite map links so you can see how remote this place is. google satellite of un-inhabited Portsmouth Island where we will be backpacking: Hope some of you can make it What you wull need |
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3 Yes |
| Jul 11 8:30 AM |
2 attended (est.) –
Strokes & Rescues (kayak-7 hour)/Basic Land Navigation Hi Everyone, Kayak—Strokes and Rescues 8:30a – 4p. No experience required. Learn about basic paddling strokes, boat components, and how to exit safely if you should flip! http://emskayak.com/ Basic Land Navigation 8:30a – 4:00p (see below for detailed description)—Hands on training with a map and compass! Learn the basics all the way through white-out navigation. (No link for this one yet) How to book: Please contact the Climbing School directly at 603-356-5433 ext. 2. Do not call EMS customer service. This phone number is the direct line to the Climbing School. We are running a few different courses this summer so when you call them please give them the following information… Group Name: Mayville Lodging: We will be staying at our local hostel for $21 per night. You will need to contact them as well directly to book your spot. They have a full kitchen to use if you would like to cook your own food. I would highly suggest arriving Friday night and leaving Sunday night. This will give you time to rest before the class on Saturday. Please contact them directly at 603-447-1001. Please give them the following information when booking your space there as well… Group Name: Mayville Transportation: I will access this, as we get closer to the dates. Usually I will pair up people that need a ride with people that have a car. If you have a car and can drive please let me know ASAP so I can pair people up in your car for a ride. If by chance we run out of spaces in cars I will ask for the remainder to rent a car and share the costs. I will help with getting a cheap rental car if needed. Land Navigation 101 This course is designed for the individual who has little to no experience with a map and compass. This information packed in a 1 day course introduces you to basic navigation with and without a map and compass. Both map and compass are recommended items to have in your pack, but what about the knowledge to use them? The art of navigating with a map & compass has become more obsolete with people over relying on technology. Don’t become a victim of a broken GPS or dead batteries! Half the day is spent in classroom, and half outside rain or shine. Emphasis is placed on hands on learning and your comprehension will be tested. No prior experience is needed and participants can be in any physical condition. This program runs on scheduled dates at a group rate, but we can also offer it privately and remotely. Contact us if you would like us to bring this to your home-town or school. Included: compass* Topics Covered: Pre Requisites: An eagerness to learn navigation skills! |
EMS Climbing School
North Conway, NH, 03860 |
1 Yes |
| Jul 9 7:30 PM |
10 attended (est.) –
Guys, lets go and have a few drink at the Water Taxi Beach. This should be fun. The place is probably going to be crowded so jot down my number: 347-683-1242. This way you find me at the Beach and I can tell you where we are parked at. It should be fun. The beach is easy to access. Take the 7 train to Vernon Blvd - Jackson Ave station and walk on 50th ave in the direction of decreasing street numbers until you hit 2nd st. Make a left on 2nd St and walk about two to 3 blocks until you see the sign for the Water Taxi Beach. If you can't find it just call me. I have never been there so I assume there is a sign. The address on the website is Borden St and 2nd St. So look for Borden St and 2nd St and they entrance should be around there. There is a ferry that leaves from 34th st but apparently starting July you can take from Water Taxi from Wall St, Williamburg or Dumbo also to get to the beach. Just check the website in July and see how that is updated. We should be there until 10:30pm so come anytime between 7:30pm and 10:30pm Here is a link to the Water Taxi Beach: http://www.nywaterta Francisco |
Water Taxi Beach
New York, NY, 11101 |
8 Yes |
| Jul 5 10:00 AM |
No rating yet Breakneck Ridge is a tough trail that requires scrambling and some steep ascents. We will be hiking about 10-12 miles. Offers views of the Hudson River, Palisades Park some Catskills peaks and the Shawangunks. During season, wildflowers bloom nearby the trail. This is is perhaps the lower Hudson regions best hike. If you are driving to Cold Spring, NY, take Route 9D north. In about two miles you will drive through an underpass. Park on the roadside just north of the underpass. If you need a ride I suggest carpooling since it is cheaper for both the passenger & the driver. If you are taking the train from Grand Central Terminal, take the 8:47 train to Cold Spring. It should arrive at 9:59am. It is a whistle stop so let the conductor know you plan to get off. A round trip off-peak ticket will cost $22.50. To see a suggested gear list, click the link below: Since this is summer and it is a strenuous trail, you need to bring 2 liters of water & 1 liter of Gatorade. It is dangerous to wear sneakers, flip flops or sandals while hiking. It might be raining and some sections of the trail will be muddy and/or slippery. You will need to wear boots with good ankle support. Please indicate in your RSVP whether you are driving or will you need a ride. Please don't RSVP if you are not sure yet whether you can come. If the RSVP list is full, then just email me and let me know that want to come. ~Kevin BE FOREWARNED: I am not a professional and I do NOT take responsibility for your safety. The New York Backpackers is an AT YOUR OWN RISK organization. There is no fee for this trip. I am an experienced backpacker who has hiked parts of this trail before, but I will be relying on my map & compass. I have no safety or first-aid training, and neither does anyone else on the trip. There is nothing particularly dangerous about this trip, but we will be outdoors. People can hurt themselves in a variety of ways. You also need to be in decent physical condition and to be able to carry your own pack for the entire trip. ==================== Club Activities Risk Statement: The activities posted on this site involve varying degrees of danger. When you participate in one on of these activities, you should be both mentally and physically prepared and equipped with the appropriate gear. You should always be aware of the risks involved in outdoor activities and conduct yourself accordingly. The organizer is not responsible for your safety, you are. Prior to RSVPing for this event, you are encouraged to discuss your capabilities with the organizer. |
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1 Yes |
| Jul 4 8:30 AM |
No rating yet Advanced Rapid Development (rock climbing) Hi Everyone, Advanced Rapid Development: 8:30a – 4:00p Build on skills learned from Beginner Rapid Development. Multi-pitch climbs (ratio 3:1). You will focus on rope management, gear placements, transitioning to a rappel, and the finer points of multi-pitch climbing. http://emsclimb.com/ How to book: Please contact the Climbing School directly at 603-356-5433 ext. 2. Do not call EMS customer service. This phone number is the direct line to the Climbing School. We are running a few different courses this summer so when you call them please give them the following information… Group Name: Mayville Lodging: We will be staying at our local hostel for $21 per night. You will need to contact them as well directly to book your spot. They have a full kitchen to use if you would like to cook your own food. I would highly suggest arriving Friday night and leaving Sunday night. This will give you time to rest before the class on Saturday. Please contact them directly at 603-447-1001. Please give them the following information when booking your space there as well… Group Name: Mayville Transportation: I will access this, as we get closer to the dates. Usually I will pair up people that need a ride with people that have a car. If you have a car and can drive please let me know ASAP so I can pair people up in your car for a ride. If by chance we run out of spaces in cars I will ask for the remainder to rent a car and share the costs. I will help with getting a cheap rental car if needed. |
EMS Climbing School
North Conway, NH, 03860 |
1 Yes |
| Jun 20 8:30 AM |
1 attended (est.) – No rating yet Beginner Rapid Development (rock climbing) Hi Everyone, Beginner Rapid development: 8:30a – 4:00p each day. This is a basic rock climbing two-day course that introduces the basics of belaying, climbing technique, and climbing safety and gets you climbing multi-pitch climbs by day 2. If you have climbed a little in the gym or climbed years ago, this is the course for you. http://emsclimb.com/ How to book: Please contact the Climbing School directly at 603-356-5433 ext. 2. Do not call EMS customer service. This phone number is the direct line to the Climbing School. We are running a few different courses this summer so when you call them please give them the following information… Group Name: Mayville Lodging: We will be staying at our local hostel for $21 per night. You will need to contact them as well directly to book your spot. They have a full kitchen to use if you would like to cook your own food. I would highly suggest arriving Friday night and leaving Sunday night. This will give you time to rest before the class on Saturday. Please contact them directly at 603-447-1001. Please give them the following information when booking your space there as well… Group Name: Mayville Transportation: I will access this, as we get closer to the dates. Usually I will pair up people that need a ride with people that have a car. If you have a car and can drive please let me know ASAP so I can pair people up in your car for a ride. If by chance we run out of spaces in cars I will ask for the remainder to rent a car and share the costs. I will help with getting a cheap rental car if needed. |
EMS Climbing School
North Conway, NH, 03860 |
1 Yes |
| Jun 17 7:30 PM |
Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden
Queens, NY, 11102 |
22 Yes |
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| Jun 13 3:00 AM |
13 attended (est.) –
UPDATE: We're camping out on Friday and Saturday night at Meadows Lane about a mile north of the Loj. You drive in the direction of the Loj on Adirondack Loj road and about a mile before the Loj on the left side, there is a road called Meadows Lane. Drive on this dirt road for about a mile and at the end there are some nice free spots to camp out there at the end of the road. Some people are staying Saturday night at the Adirondack Loj. If you want to stay on Saturday night at the Loj please make a reservation by calling the Loj at 518-523-3441. We're sharing tents. Please bring a tent if you have one and if you have space share it with someone who doesn't have a tent. Checklist: Watch -------------------- This is a 28 mile hike. You're responsible for bringing your own water, a map for the high peaks and water purification tablets. You will also need a headlamp. Thermal underwear. It will be long and hard. I will only take people who have hiked before. No blue jeans hikers. No hikers with cotton. You MUST BE ABLE TO READ A TRAIL MAP. If you can't read a trail map you're not coming. Chances are you might get lost in the largest park in the lower 48th if you don't know how to read a trail map. I'm not responsible for you guys, you're responsible for yourselves. I just want you to join me in doing one of the most amazing hiking trips you will ever make. I recommended hiking in pairs though with someone you know well. This way anything happens, there is someone there to help you in case anything happens. This way no one can complain that they got stuck with someone slow. Therefore pick a person you know can hike at your speed. I will take care of whomever I pair up with and so will you. They will be your responsibility and you theirs. We will hit about 12 peaks in one day. We will start at 3am so that around our first peak we should see the sun rising. This hike will take anywhere between 12 hours to 18 hours. This is the route we're following: Johns Brook We will carpool up there on Friday morning. Go to sleep early and wake up at 2am so that we can be on the trail at 3am. Please again RSVP only if you're an experienced hiker. If you don't own thermal underwear, hiking boots or know how to read a trail map and find your way out of the park then you're not an experienced hiker. |
South Meadows Campsite
Lake Placid, NY, 12946 |
14 Yes |
| Jun 7 8:00 AM |
5 attended (est.) –
This hike is being organized by Jaymee. I am posting this hike on her behalf. Please contact Jaymee for further details on things such rides and carpooling: jaymeeluu77@yahoo.co The 17 miles loop of Wittenberg, Cornell, Slide and Giant Ledge is in response to Francisco's 28-milers in the Adirondacks that is less then two weeks away. I'm training for the 28-milers and I feel that this will be a good practice hike to see how well I do. I highly suggest those who will be doing Francisco's hike of the Adirondacks to do this as a practice run with me. If one is having difficulty hitting 4 peaks, 17 miles in one day, then how will it be possible to marathon through 12 peaks, 28 miles in one day. Practice makes perfect! This is a great 17 miles loop trail through some very difficult terrain over 3 - 3500 club peaks. Slide 4180' tallest in the Catskills(views of 33 of the 3500' peaks), Giant Ledge 3200', Wittenberg 3780' and Cornell 3860'. Please bring your own trail map. Here is what you'll need to bring. BE FORWARNED: I am not a professional and I do NOT take responsibility for your safety. The New York Backpackers is an AT YOUR OWN RISK organization. There is no fee for this trip and I am doing this as a favor for people who want to try this out with me. You are responsible for your own safety and make sure you have a map of the Catskills so you won't get lost in the park. I have no safety or first-aid training, and neither does anyone else on the trip. We will be outdoors, hiking and scrambling up several mountains, so if don't have the skills for this, then please don't participate. People can hurt themselves in a variety of ways. You also need to be in good physical condition and is able to bag 4 peaks and hike 17 miles in one day. |
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6 Yes |
| Jun 4 7:30 PM |
The V-Spot Cafe
Brooklyn, NY, 11217 |
8 Yes |
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