January 2004:

Friday, Jan. 9th, evening Ice skating at outdoor rink in Falmouth. L: Debbie Andrews, [email protected]

Sat., January 10 Winter skills hike
Mt. Chocorua (3,500 ft.) via Champney Falls Trail. The hike will be adjusted for the ability of the group. Intended as a follow-up to the December 2 Winter Workshop but everyone is welcome. There will be learning opportunities for everyone with snowshoes, crampons and above tree line exposure (you chose your level) . Total elevation gain of 2,240 feet and 7.6 miles. Leaders: Bryan Courtois, Joleen Rice, Wayne Newton

Sat, 10 Backcountry ski
Leaders using climbing skins. L's Roy & Lorraine Hussey

Sat., Jan 10 Hike
Little Bigelow. Moderate to strenuous hike. Full winter gear required and participants need to be comfortable snowshoeing at least 9 to 14 miles. L Maureen McCool [email protected] CL Peter Roderick [email protected]

Sat. & Sun., Jan. 10 & 11. NH/ME Inter-Chapter Hike
Vose Spur and Mt. Nancy. Join other experienced winter peakbaggers for a challenging bushwack to Vose Spur on Sat. and then Nancy via the scenic Nancy Pond on Sunday. Co-Leaders Doug Hunt [email protected]  & Dave Langley [email protected]

Fri, Jan 16 Skating
Evening Ice skating at outdoor rink in Falmouth. L Debbie Andrews, [email protected]

Sat, Jan. 17 Hike
Mt. Nancy, N.E. 100 highest. NH/Maine chapter hike. Approx. 9.6 miles including a 1 mile bushwhack. Moderate to steep terrain with moderate pace. Experienced winter hikers only. Winter gear required. CL; Kevin Noyes, CL; Claudette Deschenes, [email protected].

Sat - Mon, Jan 17 to 19 Hut Trip
Annual Winter Hut Trip to Zealand Falls - Enjoy a 6.5 mile X-C ski, snowshoe or hike (depending on conditions) into the beauty of Zealand Notch. We can explore the areas around the Hut on Sat afternoon and Sunday. Spend two nights in Zealand Hut on caretaker service. Meals will be prepared by the group under instruction of long time Chef Ginny. You should bring your own lunches and snacks. If you desire, it has become the custom to "dress" for dinner. Ask about this when you register. Winter gear & experience with a full pack is a must. Space is limited, $70 incl. bunk, 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts. Co-leaders Gail Lawley and Wayne Newton. To reserve call Gail.

Thur, Jan. 22 Skating
Evening Ice skating at outdoor rink in Falmouth. L Debbie Andrews, [email protected]

Friday, Jan. 23rd, evening Ice skating at outdoor rink in Falmouth. L: Debbie Andrews, [email protected]

Sat., Jan. 24 Snowshoe
Mt. Crawford (3,119') snowshoe. Enjoy a mid-winter view from the top of Mt. Crawford near Crawford Notch State Park, NH. We will use the Davis Path for this 5.0 mile (round trip) adventure. Total elevation gain is around 2,120'. Full winter gear required. L Andy Timbie [email protected] or Rick Tockman [email protected].

January 23, 24 & 25 B&B XC Ski
Acadia weekend in B&B. Participants should be able to XC ski 15 +miles of hilly terrain per day. Register by mailing total payment of $50 to Don Parker, PO Box 239, Steep Falls, ME,04085 for two nights and two breakfasts. L Don Parker [email protected] CL Jim Burnell

Sat-Sun Jan. 24-25. Family Winter Overnight
Brownfield, Maine. Designed to introduce families to the great outdoors in winter. An opportunity for children and their caretakers to share a winter experience unavailable to most. A heated cabin and cleared parking area near the tent sites allows for safe exit, should the need arise, from an otherwise wilderness setting. Review of gear, terrain and winter basics will precede setting up campsites, followed by 2-3 hour treks at a pace suited to the slowest member of the group. Most children should be eight years or older although exceptions are possible. Camp chores will be shared. Meals will be congregate except for Saturday lunch which each person should provide. Stoves, lantern, pots pans etc. will be provided. Each person/family will need specific gear and clothing, a list of which will be forwarded to participants in advance of the week end. A $10/person unrefundable registration fee will cover costs of food and cooking fuel. Group size will be limited. L/Registrar Jim Tierney 207-795-7855. CL's Dave Lanman, Katherine Fiori.

Sat, Jan 24 Workshop
Ice ax and crampon work shop. Intended for all levels of ability. Come and learn new skills, just practice skills you already have or just come and play on the ice. You must have appropriate winter gear including an "alpine" ice ax and crampons. L's Claudette Deschenes (946-7926, 7 - 8:30 PM, [email protected]) and Bryan Courtois [email protected]

Sun, Jan 25 Hike
Old Speck (4180') Winter gear required. Great views from the tower. L Wayne Newton

Sat., Jan. 31. Hike
Sugarloaf (4,237') Join experienced winter hikers climb Maine's 2nd highest peak at a moderate pace to spectacular views. Full winter gear required for this steep climb in a snowbelt. L Maureen McCool [email protected] CL Gail Lawley.

February 2004:

Sun. Feb 1 Down hill skiing
Mt. Abram. Downhill skiing on Superbowl Sunday. No crowds! Group rates. L Carolyn Welch

Tues., Feb. 3, Cross country ski in the moonlight, Falmouth. L: Debbie Andrews, [email protected]

Sat, Feb 07 Backcountry ski
Leaders using climbing skins. L's Roy & Lorraine Hussey

Sat., Feb.7 Hike
Mt. Hale (4054') via seldom used Old Firewardens Trail. Pristine hardwood and spruce forest. Open summit. X-C skis useful for approach (optional).Dennis Crispo [email protected]

Sat. & sun., Feb 7 & 8. NH/ME inter-chapter hike
The Saddlebacks & the Bigelows. Six total peaks are possible with the priority on Saddleback Horn and Bigelow Horn (to help with Hundred-Highest "needs"). L's Ed Hawkins & Dave Langley.

February 13-16 XC Ski
Annual Claybrook Mountain Lodge cross-country ski trip. skiing 6-12 miles a day in the Bigelow area. leader: Greg Drummond [email protected] website www.claybrookmountainlodge.com)

Sat. Feb. 14 Hike
Mt. Carrigan (4700 ft.) (3800 ft. gain from Rt. 302). 14 mile round trip at moderate pace to great views. Experienced, equipped winter hikers, please. Joint hike w/ NH Chapter. CL Mary Ann Leekley 978-683-5141 before 9 PM., CL Carl Rosenthal.

Wed, Feb 18 Meeting
Outings meeting at McDonalds in Freeport. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Call Bryan Courtois ([email protected]) for more details.

Sat, Feb 21 Hike
Hike the Peaked Mountain Trail in the Green Hills Preserve near North Conway. 1200' elevation gain, 2-3 miles, some steep parts; snow shoes. Jeff Lougee, TNC Stewardship Ecologist will accompany us. Limit of 20. L/CL Alix and Bob Pratt [email protected]

Sat - Sun , Feb 21& 22 Hut Trip
First Annual Winter Hut Trip to Lonesome Lake - Snowshoe or hike (depending on conditions) into the Hut at Lonesome Lake. Spend Sat afternoon exploring the Lake region or bagging another winter 4000 footer. Group meals will be prepared under instruction of long time Chef Ginny. Bring your own lunches and snacks. Winter gear & experience with a full pack is a must. Bring a warm sleeping bag (zero degree recommended) and plenty of warm clothes. Bunk rooms have absolutely no heat. Space is limited, $35 incl. bunk, dinner & breakfast. Co- leaders Gail Lawley and Maureen McCool. To reserve call Gail

Fri. Feb 27 - Sun. Feb 29 Skiing
Annual weekend at Rangeley. x-c and downhill skiing and snow shoeing. L Carolyn Welch

Fri. - Sun, Feb. 27 - 29 Hikes
Sugarloaf Mt - Cranberry Peak Day Hikes: Join us for the second highest summit in Maine and one of the heaviest snow belts areas in the northeast. A challenging hike that requires winter experience and full winter gear. Expect an early start and long days. Approx. cost $40 for 2 nights lodging, 1 dinner and 2 breakfast. RI: Leader Peter Broderick; ME: CL Maureen McCool

Sun, Feb 29 - Back country/cross country skiing at Jim Tierney's place in Brownfield - 10:AM. At the intersection of Routes 160, 113 and 5 in Brownfield turn toward Denmark on Route 160. Take your first right on to Misty Lane. The drive way is 1/2 mile on the right. Hot chocolate served outdoors. Bring a cup. All are welcome.

Sun, Feb 29 Ski or Snowshoe
2004 Leap Day - Spending a winter day in Evan's Notch on skies or snowshoes. Outdoor cookout weather permitting. Call Leader prior to 9 PM. Dale Temm

March 2004:

Fri, March 5 XC Ski
Cross country ski in the moonlight, Portland Riverside Golf course and touring center L Debbie Andrews ([email protected])

Sat., Sun. March 13-14 Backpack
Little Bigelow 1.3 mi. to lean-to and 3.5 mi. to summit. We will climb the mountain 3040 ft on one of the days. Winter gear required. We may build snow shelters if snow conditions allow. L Wayne Newton

Sat - Sun , Mar 13&14 Hut Trip
Annual Winter Hut Trip to Carter Notch - Snowshoe or hike (depending on conditions) into the Hut in Carter Notch. Spend Sat afternoon exploring the Ramparts or bagging another winter 4000 footer. Group meals will be prepared under instruction of long time Chef Ginny. Bring your own lunches and snacks. Winter gear & experience with a full pack is a must. Bring a warm sleeping bag (zero degree recommended) and plenty of warm clothes. Bunk rooms have absolutely no heat. Space is limited, $35 incl. bunk, dinner & breakfast. Co- leaders Gail Lawley and Don Parker. To reserve call Gail before 9:00 p.m.

Sat, Mar 27th. Hike
Another (different ) section of The Georges Highland Path to start you out hiking this spring . A 6.5 mile hike over looking the Camden Hills from Bald Mt. It will be Up, down, up, down ,up down. If time and energy we could take a side trip to Ragged Mt. summit. Moderate pace L-Ginny Smith

April 2004:

Sat, Apr 3 Hike
Leaders Choice Ginny Smith

Sat., Apr. 10. Madison (5366') Hike from the north (Appalacia parking) at a moderate pace. Winter gear may be required. Elevation gain 4060' in approximately 9 miles. Ls Maureen McCool ([email protected]) and Wayne Newton

Wed, April 21 Meeting
Outings meeting at McDonalds in Freeport. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Call Bryan Courtois ([email protected]) for more details

Wed, April 28 Hike
Pleasant Mt. Ascend Ledges Trail and descend Bald Peak Trail Hike at moderate pace 4.5 miles - look for vernal pools and/or spring flowers. No dogs. L. JoAnne Diller  (before 9:00 PM please)

Thurs., April 29.Leadership Workshop
Trip leaders and story tellers wanted. A workshop for Maine chapter leaders, co-leaders and 'want-to-be' leaders will be held at a Portland area site yet to be determined from 6:30 - 9:00. Topics such as screening hike participants, activity planning & management and group dynamics will be discussed in a round table environment. The only requirement is that you bring a story about a group hike to share - the good, the bad and the ugly! To find out location, directions and to let us know you are coming, please call either Joleen Rice or Bryan Courtois.

May 2004:

Sat, May 1 Work Trip
Trail work trip to Appalachian Trail section that starts on Rt 27 north of Sugarloaf access road and ends at the junction of the AT and the Bigelow Range Trail. This section has been under the stewardship of the Maine Chapter of the AMC for many years. Due to the retirement of the long-time maintainers - Gene Fredericks and Vern Hustis - new maintainers are needed for this beautiful section of the AT. If you interested in this great opportunity to continue the tradition started by Dick Brown, here is your chance to be come involved. This trip will involve assessment of two sections of log and earth steps that are scheduled to be replaced soon and a work day involving the opening of the section for the upcoming hiking seasons. If interested, please contact Peter Roderick  [email protected] or Keith Chapman [email protected]. The Chapter has made a commitment to continue our stewardship of this key section of the Appalachian Trail in Maine. Member support would be greatly appreciated in this effort.

Tues, May 4 Conservation
Demonstration of air quality monitoring at Wolfe's Neck near Freeport by site operator Don Prince and education outreach specialist Cathy Richardson. Demo will be followed by a coastal walk in Wolfe Neck State Park. L Alix Pratt, ([email protected]), CL Mary Lou Moulton, [email protected]).

Thurs. May 6 Hike
Leader's Choice, approximately 6 miles, moderate pace L. JoAnne Diller

May 7, 8 & 9 Bike & B&B
Bike Acadia's carriage roads. Acadia weekend in a B & B. Participants should be able to bike 25 to 30 miles of hilly terrain per day. A helmet and a cross (hybrid) or mountain bike is required. Total cost is $50; includes two nights and two breakfasts. Register by calling or e-mailing L Don Parker, PO Box 239 Steep Falls ME 04085, [email protected]. CL Jim Burnell

Sat, May 8 Hike
Goose Eye, 3870', Maine/NH Chapter trip. Moderate terrain with short scramble at top. Moderate pace, approx. 9mi. CL; Kevin Noyes (7-9PM), CL; Claudette Deschenes [email protected]

Sat, May 8 Work Trip
Pleasant Mtn. (2006') MacKay Pasture Trail. Light work finishing relocation. L's Peter Roderick and Keith Chapman

Sunday - May 9th
A long stretch to start the season. Bike from near Route 1 in Woolwich down to Five Islands for their opening day (Mother's Day) lobster special. Eat lobsta on the pier to get our strength for the hills on the way back. Leader: Debbie Andrews, [email protected].

Tuesday - May 11th
Kick off the evening bikes with an easy pace ride. Ready to pedal by 6 pm at leader's home in Scarborough. Mileage of around 10 miles or so. Pot luck after. Call for details - leader Dale Temm; [email protected]

Sat-Sun, May 15-16
Wilderness First Aid will be presented by SOLO at the Pine Point Fire station in Scarboro. Cost $20.00 for Maine Chapter AMC Leaders and Co-Leaders and $60.00 for all others. Deadline for registration is April 24th. Group size is limited. Call Ginny Smith for more info and to sign up.

SAT. MAY 15 Hike
Speckled Mtn 2906' Stoneham, me. 7.2 mile hike via link & cold brook trails. Moderate pace. Great views. No dogs. L's Roy & Lorraine Hussey ( 7-9PM).

Sat., May 15 Hike
Kearsarge North (3268'). Enjoy a springtime hike up to the top of Kearsarge North (near N. Conway)..where there is a panoramic...360 degree view of the Moats, Chicorua...and more! Enjoy the comfort inside an inactive fire tower. Total elevation gain...around 2600 feet. Info....L Andy Timbie [email protected], CL Sarah Katz  [email protected]

Sunday, May 16th
The Ole English Tea Ride returns! Pack your Sunday Best for our 20 mile bike ride through the beautiful Pownal and Durham countryside. We will return to an Inn dressed in style for this old fashioned English Tea. Wonderful food and delicious tea! Ladies, don't forget your bonnets! Call for details - leader Dale Temm; [email protected]

Tuesday, May 18th
One of our traditional routes: Out to Prouts Neck to Higgins Beach. 12 - 13 miles. A few minor hills & spectacular ocean views in a few spots. Comfortable pace. Leader: Deb Andrews, [email protected]

Thurs. May 20 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. 6:30 p.m. Community Center room, Norway Savings Bank, Route 1, Falmouth. For information, directions or to pre-register call Joleen Rice or Bryan Courtois before 9:00 p.m. please. 

Sat, May 22 Hike
Grafton Loop Trail: 21.1 miles eastern section & AT including Puzzle Mountain, Lightning Ledge, and East Baldpate. Early start and long day with car spotting. L Maureen McCool [email protected] CL Dave Langley [email protected]

Sat, May 22 Work Trip
AT Stratton, Maine or leaders choice. Light work. L's Peter Roderick and Keith Chapman

Sunday, May 23rd
Bike a 20 - 25 mile section of the Eastern Trail (this is a road trip) south of Portland. Route to be determined. Leader: Deb Andrews, [email protected]

Sun., May 23 Leaders-in-Training Hike
Evans Notch. We are all 'leaders-in-training' - some of us have little to no experience and some of us have extensive experience, but there is always something new to learn. Join us for a hike in Evans Notch to participate in a leadership training hike. We will cover situations you might encounter on the trail in leading a group hike. Highly recommended if you have ever considered becoming an AMC trip leader. To sign up, just call Joleen Rice or Bryan Courtois [email protected]

Tuesday, May 25th
Another great early-in-the season ride, flat - no hills in the Old Orchard area. We'll start at Pine Point, bike to Old Orchard, Ocean Park and more if time permits. Riding about 15 miles at a comfortable pace set by the group. Leader: Deb Andrews, [email protected], and co-leader: Joyce Donald, [email protected]

Sat. May 30th
A 29 mile ride in southern Maine, leaving from York Village and riding along rolling farmland, harbor views, and the Piscataqua River to Eliot, and Kittery. Gently rolling, with several short hills and two long ones. Leader: Deb Andrews, [email protected]

Fri.-Mon., May 28-31 Hike and B&B
White Mountain Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy the beauty of the White Mtns. at a great time of year. Stay at a delightful B&B in downtown N. Conway. Two hikes led each day or explore on your own. $98-$128/pp incl. 3 nights lodging dbl. occupancy (roommate provided or single avail. at higher cost), Sat. dinner & 3 b'fasts. Send $55 (non-ref. after 5/17) & SASE to Registrar Carl Rosenthal, RR2 Box 688R, Bridgton, ME 04009 ([email protected]). Space guaranteed only until 5/13. Joint w/CT Chap. L Elaine Koza, Co-L's Jeff Cohen, Dave Langley.

June 2004:

Tuesday eve., June 1st
Looking for lilacs in the Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth area. Approximately 15 miles with moderate hills. Pot luck supper afterwards at leader's home in Falmouth. Leader: Debbie Andrews, [email protected], coleader: Denise Courtmarche: [email protected]

Sat, June 5 Bike
Coastal ride . The Saltwater Region of the Georges River Bikeways. Ride will start on North Pond Rd. in Warren. A loop ride with an optional loop to make the ride longer. Mileage to be determined as well as a meeting place and time. L- Ginny Smith

Sat., June 5 Beginner Hike
Destination to be announced. This is a follow-up for those who attended the introduction to hiking but all are welcome. The hike will be easy, approximately 5 miles with an elevation gain of +1,000'. Ls. Joleen Rice, Bryan Courtois [email protected] 

Tues, June 8 Beginner Backpack Workshop
Introduction to Backpacking. Learn what you will need for tents, backpacks, food, stove, water purification and other important information for hitting the trails for more than a day. Join new backpacking friends on an overnight backpack to follow at a later date. Presenters will be experienced backpackers, including Appalachian Trail thru hikers. Time is 6:30 - 10:00 p.m., Community Center room, Norway Savings Bank, Route 1, Falmouth. Not a first timer? Come anyway. Need more info? call Wayne Newton  or Jennie Warner

Tuesday, June 8th
A great ride around Lake Auburn in Auburn. Leader: Jim Tierney, [email protected]; coleader: Denise Courtmarche, [email protected]

Wed, June 9 Meeting (Different than normal third Wednesday)
Outings meeting at McDonalds in Freeport. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Call Bryan Courtois [email protected] for more details

Sat, June 12 Hike
(rain date, Sunday June 20). Alpine Garden Wildflower Hike. We'll drive to the Cow Pasture parking area and hike down to the Alpine Garden, walking along the rims of Huntington and Tuckerman Ravines. View and identify alpine plants. Share costs. Limit of 10. L. Peg Nation, [email protected], CL Alix Pratt, [email protected].

Sat, June 12 Bike
Bike 50 - 75 miles in and around Farmington, Kingfield, and Madison areas. Great hills at a moderate pace. CL's Maureen McCool [email protected] and Peter Broderick [email protected]

Sat. -Sun, June 12,13 Beginner backpack
Destination to be announced. This is geared as a follow-up for those who attended the introduction to backpacking on June 8 but all are welcome. This will be a somewhat easy backpack to help you get the feel of backpacking for the first time or the first time this season. Call Leader, Wayne Newton to sign up.

Sun, June 13 Hike
Mt. Success - Success to Mahoosuc to Austin Brook Trails. 9 miles at a moderate pace with some steep sections car spotting required. L Maureen McCool  [email protected] CL George Brown

Tuesday eve, June 15th
Another repeat of a popular ride: Coastal Kennebunkport to Cape Porpoise. See the Bush estate, ride by beautiful gardens, ocean views, and maybe a sunset over the water. Depending on group, we may check out a monastery's gardens and walking paths. Food and libations afterward at Shipyard Brewery. Leader: Deb Andrews, [email protected]; coleader: Denise Courtmarche: [email protected]

Wed, June 16
6:30 PM. at Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm, Rte. 1, Falmouth. Learn about Biological Reasons for Maintaining Roadless Areas in the WMNF from Dave Publicover, AMC's Sr. Staff Scientist. We will help participants prepare comments for the WMNF comment period. For more information, L Alix Pratt [email protected]

Sat. June 19th
A 25+ mile loop from the University of New England campus in Biddeford to Biddeford Pool and Goose Rocks Beach, with gorgeous ocean views, lupines, and picnic lunch on the rocks. Let's do this before the tourists come. Leader: Deb Andrews, [email protected]

Sat, June 19 Hike
Baldface Circle Trail. Great views. Maine/NH Chapter trip. Moderate pace with moderate and steep terrain. Approx. 9.8 mi. CL; Kevin Noyes, CL; Claudette Deschenes [email protected]

Sat, June 19 Work Trip
Tumbledown Mtn. (3068') Weld, Maine. Light trail work, assessment of the Parker Ridge and Link Trails. L's Peter Roderick and Keith Chapman

Sat. June 21 Hike
Mts Eisenhower 4760' & Pierce 4312' Crawford Notch, NH. 7.9 mile hike, moderate pace, Great views above treeline, No dogs. L's Roy & Lorraine Hussey.

Tue, June 22 Dinner
NEW-"OLD" MEMBER DINNER 6:30 PM.. Come get acquainted and find out about Maine Chapter activities. Kids welcome. Margarita's, Brown St., Portland. For more information, reservations, email contact Alix Pratt [email protected]

Tuesday eve, June 22nd
Summer solstice ride in the Falmouth area. Pot luck supper afterwards at leader's house or, depending on the tide and bugs, down on the rocks at neighborhood beach. Please contact the coleader about this ride as it may have to be changed if the leader is out of town. Leader: Deb Andrews, [email protected], coleader: Denise Courtmarche: [email protected]

Sunday, June 26th
Leaders' choice. Leader: Deb Andrews, [email protected]

Sat., June 26 Hike
Mts. Lincoln (5,089') and Lafayette (5,260') via Falling Waters and Old Bridle Path Trails. This is one of the most popular loop hikes in the Whites and for good reason. Steep terrain with a 1.6 mile ridge walk. 8.8 miles at a solid moderate pace. Call before 9 p.m. L - Joleen Rice, CL - Mike D'Orio

Sat, June 26 Hike.
Mt. Washington Alipine Garden hike L- Ginny Smith

Tuesday eve, June 29th
Brunswick area, leaders' choice: registrar: Carolyn Welch, [email protected] ; Leader: Deb Andrews, [email protected]; coleader: Denise Courtmarche: [email protected]. Please contact registrar or registrar about this ride as it may have to be changed if the leader is out of town. 

July 2004:

Fri-Mon, July 2-5 Camping & Hiking
Maine/RI Chapter trip. Camping at beautiful Rangely State Park with moderately paced day hikes to Saddleback & Horn, Abraham, and leader's choice. CL Maureen McCool [email protected] CL Terri Pinto

Fri-Sun, July 2-4 Work Trip
Lyford Pond Camps, Greenville, Maine. Trail work, clipping, sawing, clearing. L's Peter Roderick and Keith Chapman

Tues July 6 Bike
Celebrate summer in the Sebago area.� A great loop ride of 17 miles, stopping for ice cream, and ending with another kind of dip in Sebago Lake.� Trip registrar, co-leader, and directions-giver: Joyce Donald [email protected], L Deb Andrews [email protected]

Fri. July 9 Hike
The Royce's East (3116') and West (3202') 6.4 mi. steep climb but worth the effort. L. Wayne Newton

Sun, July 11 Hike
Moats Traverse, No. Conway, NH 9.2 mile hike via Moat Mountain Trail. Moderate pace. Great views. Swimming at Diana's Baths. L Maureen McCool [email protected], CL Peter Roderick [email protected]

Tuesday eve, July 13th
Leave from leader's home in Falmouth and visit Cousin's Island and Little John. Stop for a dip in the ocean on the way home. Pot luck supper afterwards. Leader: Deb Andrews, [email protected]; coleader: Denise Courtmarche: [email protected]

Fri., July 16 Hike
One-Day Presi Traverse -- Madison to Pierce. Plan for a full day and a 5:00 a.m. start for this spectacular day above treeline. We'll traverse these seven summits during our 20-mile day and will add Jackson if time (and energy) is on our side. Experience with extended above-treeline travel, multi-summit day hiking, and substantial elevation gain is important for this one. Sunday the 18th is our alternate date if the Friday forecast is questionable. Dave Langley

Sat, July 17 Work Trip
Rumford White Cap (2197'). Trail work, clipping, rock cairns. L's Peter Roderick and Keith Chapman

Sat, July 17 Hike
Traverse the Moats in North Conway. 9.2 mile hike with a stop at Diana's Baths at the end of the hike. Leader Gail Lawley, CL George Brown

Sat- Sun. July 17&18 Backpack
Flat Mountain Pond 5.3 mi. the 1st day and 5 mi. the 2nd Good camping area and nice views. Hilly and flat trails with no mountains L. Wayne Newton

Sat., July 24 Mt. Carrigain (4680') via Signal Ridge Trail. 10 mi. at moderate pace with magnificent views from Signal Ridge and summit observation tower. CL's Debby Kantor ([email protected]) and Tom Pettingill

Sat, Jul 24 Hike
Moat Mtn. Range (2802') No Conway, NH. 8.5 mile hike, 2050' elevation gain. Great views. No dogs. Soak your feet at Diana's Baths at end of day. L's Roy and Lorraine Hussey

Sat-Sun, July 25 - 26 Trail Maintenance trip
AT north of Rt. 27 between Sugarloaf and Stratton. Rebuild log and earth steps. We will attempt to finish the project in one day if sufficient volunteers turn out for the trip. If not, a second work day may be necessary on this section of the Appalachian Trail that has been maintained by the Maine Chapter of AMC for many years. This project is located adjacent to the Stratton Brook Pond Road and involves no hiking. If there is interest, overnight camping could be arranged in the area. This promises to be a great trip with the added satisfaction of helping to continue the long tradition of caring for this section of the AT by the Maine Chapter. Contact Peter Roderick [email protected] or Keith Chapman [email protected]

Sat, July 31 Work Trip
Leaders choice. L's Peter Roderick and Keith Chapman

August 2004:

Fri-Sun, Aug 6-8 Day Hiking Weekend
Joint trip with Maine and RI chapters. Moriah - moderate hike (10 miles, 3000 foot elevation gain) to a spectacular 4000 footer. Similar but shorter Sunday hike. Two nights lodging, two breakfasts, one dinner. $90, est. Leaders: Maureen McCool (ME) [email protected], Gwen Jones (RI)

Wed. Aug. 11 Hike
Caribou Mt. (2828') Caribou and Mud Brook trails 7 mi. Great views from open summit L. Wayne Newton

Wed, August 11 Meeting (Different than normal third Wednesday)
Outings meeting at McDonalds in Freeport. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Call Bryan Courtois [email protected] for more details

Fri-Mon, Aug 13-15 Work Trip
Lyford Pond Camps, Greenville, Maine. Trail work, clipping, sawing, clearing. L's Peter Roderick [email protected]

Sat., Aug 14 Hike
Explore Evans Notch. Visit the summits of Blueberry Mtn, Speckled Mtn, Spruce Hill, and East Royce Mtn. Excellent view, open ledges. Approx. 13 mi., easy to mod. terrain, with moderate pace. Ls Kevin Noyes, Claudette Deschenes

Sat, Aug 14 Hike
Puzzle Mtn (3142') Grafton Notch, Maine 7.2 mile hike via new Grafton Loop Trail. 2400' elevation gain, great views. No dogs. L's Roy and Lorraine Hussey

Sat, Aug 15 Work Trip
Leaders choice. L's Peter Roderick and Keith Chapman

Sat., August 21 Goose Eye, East (3794') and West (3870') Peaks via Wright Trail. 8.6 mi. loop at moderate pace along scenic streamside trail leading to two wide open summits in the Mahoosuc Range. CL's Debby Kantor ([email protected])  and Tom Pettingill

Sat, Aug 28 Work Trip
Leaders choice. L's Peter Roderick and Keith Chapman

September 2004:

Sept 3 - 6 Work Trip
Come stay at the AMC's newest and oldest facility - most recently opened and oldest in existence - at Little Lyford Pond Camps, located in the Katahdin Iron Works/Jo Mary Multiple Use Forest region east of Greenville, Maine. We will work on existing trails doing a variety of trail jobs - something for all interests and abilities. Nearby attractions include the West Branch of the Pleasant River and Gulf Hagas, Indian Mountain with a new trail to the summit and the Lyford Ponds with fly fishing, paddling and moose and beaver watching opportunities. Contact Peter Roderick at [email protected]

Tues, Sept 7 Bike
After-Work Bike Ride Leaders choice, Scarboro ME area. NOTE late-season start at 5:30!! Option of longer and shorter riding groups if desired. Pot luck at leader's house afterwards. L Dale Temm (207-883-5260 or [email protected].

Thurs, Sept. 9 Hike
Mt. Eisenhower (4760') via Edmunds Path. 6.6 miles. Panoramic views, moderate pace. No dogs. L. JoAnne Diller (before 9:00 PM please)

Sat, Sept 11. Alpine Garden Fall Hike
Experience the Alpine Garden in the fall. We'll drive to the Cow Pasture parking area and hike down to the Alpine Garden. Share cost of auto road. Limit of 10. Rain date is Sunday, September 12. L. Peg Nation ([email protected], 583-2720)

Sat, Sept 11 Hike
Joint ME/NH hike Mt. Jefferson via Great Gulf & Six Husbands Trs. Poss car spot. Approx 12 m. Lots of rock scrambles. Exp hikers only. Mod pace. Leaders Claudette Deschenes, Kevin Noyes.

Sat., Sept 11 Hike
Mts. Pierce (4310') and Jackson (4052') via Crawford Path, Webster Cliff, and Webster-Jackson Trails. 8.1 mi. loop at moderate pace with time for feeding the gray jays, admiring foliage, and stopping at Mizpah Hut along the way. CL's Debby Kantor [email protected] and Tom Pettingill.

Sat, Sept 11 Work Trip
Leaders choice. L's Peter Roderick and Keith Chapman

Sat., Sept 11 Hike
Mt. Abraham (4,049') One of Maine's 4,000 footers. Via Fire Warden's Trail, total of 9 miles at moderate pace. Excellent views from exposed summit. L's Joleen Rice and Michael D'Orio.

Sept. 11 + 12, 2004, Western Maine Bicycling and Canoeing
Stay at an 1828 Farm House in Sweden, Maine with views of White Mts. & Swimming . Bicycle about 22 miles around Saco River valley in No. Fryeburg on Saturday. Sunday paddle 8.5 miles down Saco River. Share cost of food. Canoe rental available in Fryeburg. First 11 to sign up get beds. Others can camp in field. Register with Jane Gibbons, hostess [email protected] L.:Jim Tierney

Thur-Sun, Sept 16-19 Bike
Claybrook mountain Lodge annual bike and hike weekend. September 15-18. Arrive Thursday evening, ride or hike Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the Bigelow\Flagstaff area. Not too strenuous. Leader, Greg Drummond [email protected]

Sat. Sept. 18 Hike
Zealand-Bonds Traverse. This moderate-paced 20+ mile hike will traverse the summits of four 4000-footers. Hikers will need to be experienced with extended, multi-peak hikes as well as above-treeline terrain. Early start, late finish, lots o' laughs. Dave Langley [email protected]

Tues, Sept 21 Bike
After-Work Bike Ride Leaders choice, Scarboro ME area. NOTE late-season start at 5:30!! Option of longer and shorter riding groups if desired. Pot luck at leader's house afterwards. L Dale Temm (207-883-5260 or [email protected].

Sat, Sept 25 Work Trip
Leaders choice. L's Peter Roderick and Keith Chapman

October 2004:

Fri-Sun Oct 1-3 Annual Meeting
The Maine Chapter Annual Meeting will be held at the Jordan Pond Camp in the Ellsworth area. Contact Scott Olsen for details [email protected]

Sat, Oct 2 Hike
Dorr, Cadillac, and Pemetic. Loop hike approx 10 miles at fast pace. Good views. L Wayne Newton

Sat, Oct 2 Hike
Hike the Bold Coast - Cutler. Hikers can traverse a 9.8-mile loop with spectacular views out over high cliffs and sea arches to the Bay of Fundy and Grand Manan Island. In summer and early fall, an occasional minke, humpback, northern right or finback whale can be seen surfacing offshore. The inland trail leads through thick spruce-fir forests, cedar swamps, and blueberry barrens, and over bogs and peatlands. Trip requires a two hour ride (one way) to the trailhead from Camp Jordan. Moderate to Strenuous hike - no significant elevation gain but footing can be challenging - typical coastal hiking. The chance to see a whale makes the trip worthwhile for many. L Peter Roderick [email protected]

Sat, Oct 2 Workshop
Map and compass skills. After noon session will include short lecture followed by practical field exercise. L Bryan Courtois [email protected]

Sat, Oct 2 Workshop
How to handle a canoe on flat water. Practice canoe strokes from both the bow and stern. Canoe based rescues will be covered if there is interest. L Bryan Courtois [email protected]

Sat, Oct 2 Workshop
Knots and how to use them. Hands on demonstration on useful knots will be held during the social hour. L Bryan Courtois [email protected]

Saturday October 2 Hike the Bubbles with your digital camera
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Meet at Sand Beach parking lot, Acadia National Park. Want to get more out of your digital camera? The purpose of this day-long project is to tell the story of our hike in pictures. This will be a leisurely hike from Sand Beach up to the Bubbles and surrounding area with frequent pauses to take pictures with digital camera. Favorite 20 pictures from each participant will be combined into a digital slide presentation at day's end. At a minimum photography discussion will address composition, focus and light in the context of individual pictures as well as the overall "story" of the hike. Participants are encouraged to share their knowledge. Multi-media projector and labtop will be provided to download and show pictures on the big screen at day's end. Participants should know how to use their digital camera and carry extra batteries as well as a USB connection for downloading pictures to the computer. Please bring digital camera instruction book to enable experimentation with little used functions. Limited to eight. L Jeanne Christie

Sun, Oct 3 Hike
Mt. Champlain. Great views. 1.6 miles round trip. L Wayne Newton 

Sunday Oct 3 Hike
Leaders choice. To meet at the dining area by 8:30am. L- Ginny Smith. Will know better where by mid-Sept.

October 8 - 11 Work Trip
Enjoy the beautiful foliage and crisp north woods air as you help with trail work at Little Lyford Pond Camps in the North Maine Woods. Stay in the historic lodge now converted to a bunkhouse; eat incredible meals in the new main lodge and do some character - building trail work each day. Days will be scheduled to allow time for exploring the area including nearby Gulf Hagas, Indian Mountain and the Little Lyford Ponds with paddling and moose watching possibilities. Co-Chapter trip with the New Hampshire Chapter. Limited to 12 so don't wait! Contact Peter Roderick at [email protected]

Fri-Mon, Oct 8-11 Wonalancet Cabin
Spend Columbus Day Weekend hiking in the Sandwich Range. Hike Mts. Whiteface, Passaconaway, Sandwich Dome and Chocorua, and spend three nights at the old Wonalancet Cabin. Max group size 10 part of the WMW Cost is $20 and contribution to group meals. For more information email L. Bob Baum [email protected] or CL Darcy Hobgood [email protected]

Sat. Oct. 9 Hike
ME/NH Inter-Chapter Hike. Northern Presi's via Six Husbands & Osgood Trails. Traverse Jefferson, the Adams Family, and Madison with your fellow hikers experienced with significant elevation gain, multi-peak mileage, and above-treeline travel. Early start, late finish, and possible pre-winter conditions. Co-leaders: Dave Langley [email protected] & Doug Hunt [email protected]

Sat, Oct 9 Hike
Joint ME/NH hike Mt. Goose Eye 9.5 m loop via Wright Tr. Mod pace. Some steep terrain. Leaders Claudette Deschenes, Kevin Noyes.

Sat. Oct 9 Hike
Miles Notch/Great Brook loop hike in North Lovell and Stoneham area. Cross Red Rock (2141') and Butters(2246') Mtns. along this 10 mi. pretty traverse. Relaxed pace through pristine wooded area with some excellent outlooks. CL's Debby Kantor and Tom Pettingill.

Sat.-Mon., October 9-11 Backpack
Backpack the Kinsman's Follow the AT from Rt. 112 to Franconia notch 7.5, 6, and miles Go over Mt Wolf 3500' N&S Kinsman 4352' & 4293' 4500' of elev. Gain Some steep sections on this hike. Leader Wayne Newton

Sat-Mon Oct 9-11 Work Trip
Little Lyford Pond. L's Peter Roderick and Keith Chapman

Tues.. Oct. 12, Hike
Kearsearge North (3268') 6.2 miles. Enjoy a moderately-paced but strenuous fall hike (approximately 2600' elevation gain.) Visit the historic fire tower on top with the potential of panoramic views. No dogs. L. JoAnne Diller

Sat, Oct 16 Hike
Reddington Mtn. (4000') Approx 6 mi. RT. Hike on mostly logging roads to get this 4000 footer at a moderate pace. L George Brown, CL Wayne Newton

Wed, Oct, 20 Meeting
Outings meeting at McDonalds in Freeport. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Call Bryan Courtois [email protected]

Oct 22, 23 & 24 Bike
Acadia weekend in B & B. Participants should be able to bike 25 to 35 miles of hilly terrain per day. Register by mailing total payment of $50 to Don Parker, PO Box 239, Steep Falls ME 04085 for two nights and two breakfasts. L Don Parker [email protected], CL Jim Burnell

Sat. - Sun., October 30 - 31: Annual Halloween Hike to Black Mt. Cabin
We'll start off with a couple of short hikes prior to hiking just over 2 miles on an old maintenance road to the cabin. Bring your own meals and costume. We will provide the fun, prizes, and snacks. Everyone must wear a costume for dinner. Cabin sleeps 8 people, so call ASAP to reserve a place! Cost under $10.Leaders: Gail Lawley and Gerry Barnicle.

November 2004:

Thur, Nov 4 Hike
Walk the beaches of Prouts Neck and skip the hunters. 6 miles at an easy pace in the Scarborough area. L Mary Lou Moulton CL JoAnne Diller

Sat. Nov. 6 Hike
ME/NH Inter-Chapter Hike. Zealand-Bonds Traverse. This 20+ mile hike will traverse the summits of four 4000-footers. Hikers will need to be experienced with extended, multi-peak hikes as well as above-treeline terrain. Early start, late finish, and possible pre-winter conditions. Co-leaders: Dave Langley; [email protected] & Doug Hunt' [email protected]

Sun, Nov 7 Meeting
Meeting starts at 4 PM: White Mountain National Forest Comment Card Party/Potluck. Bryan Wentzell, AMC's new Northern Forest Advocate, will make a presentation on the WMNF Plan and will have comment cards available to write. Home of Alix and Bob Pratt, 58 Neal Street (between Carroll and Pine in the West End), Portland. Further information from Alix or Peg Nation. Prior registration is not necessary.

Sat, Nov 13 Hike
Rain/snow date Sun, Nov 14. Old Speck from Grafton Notch. Approx/ 8 mi. RT to Maine's third highest peak. 2730 foot elevation gain at moderate pace. Good views from observation tower on summit. L George Brown CL Jennie Warner

Sat., November 13, Hike
Pleasant Mountain, Bridgton, Maine. 6.0 mile hike over moderate terrain at moderate pace. Spectacular views. L's Larry De Hof & Jeanne Christie

Sunday, November 14th
Let's bike a loop which takes in the opening ceremony and the initial crossing on the new Eastern Trail bridge section in Scarborough over the Dunstan River. Ceremony is at 2:00 p.m. Start at leader's home in Scarborough and bike to the new bridge, over the bridge and through the woods back to starting point. Approximate milage 20-25 miles. If you have biked recently during the summer and fall - please join us. Call leader Dale Temm or email [email protected] to sign up and details. Rain cancels the bike ride, but we can carpool to the grand opening ceremony. More info below.

November 14, 2004, Sunday - Grand Opening of the The Eastern Trail in Scarborough, 2:00 p.m. (recheduled from Oct. 17)- You're invited to join the Eastern Trail Management District and the Eastern Trail Alliance to celebrate the grand opening of the first section of the Eastern Trail constructed by the ETMD and the ETA. The ceremony will be held at the new Dunstan River Bridge off Pine Point Road.

Thursday, Nov. 18. Dale Temm will be "leading" a trip to the St. Lawrence Theater on Munjoy Hill in Portland on Thursday, Nov 18th. This is a different type of AMC trip! Below is information on the play. The actors are soooooooo talented. It should be an enjoyable evening. Please respond prior to Sunday, November 14th for front center reserved seating. We'll meet at 7:00 prior to the 7:30 show. Theater ticket cost will be $10. Show runs approximately 2 hrs. long. Dinner prior to show if enough interest. Leader Dale Temm. Reserved tickets, limited quanity.

BARRYMORE
by William Luce
Directed by Lee K. Paige

Nov 4 - Nov 28, 2004
The Portland premiere of the recent Broadway hit, Barrymore won the 1997 Tony Award for Best Actor. This irreverent and funny play takes place as lengendary actor John Barrymore, played by Stephen Underwood, rehearses for a comeback to the stage. Very little rehearsing takes place, but there are numerous stories about his colorful careeer and the great Barrymore family, Bob McCormack portrays Barrymore's trusted assistant.

"...Barrymore is enormous fun." -Wall St. Journal
"Fiendishly entertaining" -NY Times

Sat, Nov 20 Hike
Explore the Squam Range. Visit the summits of Morgan, Percival, Squam, and Double Head. Excellent views, open ledges. Approx. 8 mi with car spotting. Easy to mod. terrain, with moderate pace. Ls Kevin Noyes, Claudette Deschenes.

December 2004:

Tues., December 7 Winter Hiking Workshop.
This workshop is geared for the three season and 4 season hiker. "Full winter gear" and considerations for hiking in the winter will be covered by experienced winter climbers Bryan Courtois, Wayne Newton and Dave Langley. Dave will be sharing his slides of his most recent trip to Baxter State Park in winter. This is always a popular workshop - providing a lot of information in an evening. Please call or e-mail Joleen Rice  [email protected] so we can expect you.

Thursday, December 9 Hike
Burnt Meadow Mt. 1575ft Brownfield, ME. 2.4 mile hike. L. Lorraine Hussey, [email protected]

Wed, Dec 15 Meeting
Outings meeting at McDonalds in Freeport. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Call Bryan Courtois or [email protected] for more details

Sat., Dec.18 Hike
Pleasant Mountain Fire Warden Trail on skis, snowshoes or hiking boots depending on what's under foot, to the North Ridge Trail at Bald Peak Summit. Then the North Ridge trail to the Shawnee Peak parking lot, where cars will be spotted, 4.3 miles, moderate pace. Some winter experience necessary. L Jim Tierney, CL Linda Coupe.

Thurs, Dec 23 Hike
Pleasant Mt. 2006ft, Denmark, ME. 5 mile hike via Firewarden's Trail. L. Lorraine Hussey,  [email protected]