Reaching the top of a mountain requires the group to work together as a team and build leadership skills along the way. As a group, you will learn to prep, travel, & hike(/camp) together. Each person participates towards making this trip a safe and fun success!
Each year, our club travels by car to the Adirondacks, NY to hike in the beautiful nature of these mountains, and work on our leadership skills. It's a great experience of a lifetime with spectacular sights and sounds!
- Age: 13+ (For day trips) / 14+ (For camping trips)
- Younger may attend, but must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian.
Participants should enjoy long walks in nature. No other experience required. Our hikes do not involve rock climbing or mountaineering, just hiking on your feet, though sometimes you will use your hands for balance. We hike rain or shine. The trail is decided based on the conditions of the day. To test yourself, you should be able to walk 1 hour non-stop to be fit enough for this trip. Go on a walk and test yourself!
DURATION:
1 day: just hiking.
LOCATION:
Keene, NY, USA (2 hours south of Montreal)
Alpine Club of Canada
TRIP FEE:
$80/person
INCLUDES:
Medical insurance, transportation, and certified guiding supervision
Group gear (First aid, etc.)
YOU MUST PROVIDE:
Passport (or B.C.), Backpack, Hiking shoes, appropriate clothing and your lunch.
YOU MUST COMPLETE
Consent forms and med form
DURATION:
2 nights, 2 days: camping and hiking trip.
LOCATION:
Keene, NY, USA (2 hours south of Montreal)
Alpine Club of Canada
TRIP FEE:
$200/person
INCLUDES:
Medical insurance, transportation, and certified guiding supervision
Group gear (First aid, etc.) + food + tent
YOU MUST PROVIDE:
Passport (B.C.), Backpack, Hiking shoes, appropriate clothing
Sleeping bag and Mattress
YOU MUST COMPLETE
Consent forms and med form
- FRIDAY:
4:30 pm - DEPARTURE
7:30 pm - Setup Camp & Eat Dinner
- SATURDAY:
8 am - Breakfast & Prep for Hike
10 am - Hike #1 (Lasts ~6 hours)
6 pm - Dinner @ Camp
7 pm - Camp Fire
- SUNDAY:
8 am - Close Camp, Eat Breakfast & Prep for Hike.
10 am - Hike #2 (Lasts ~4 hours)
3 pm - Depart Adirondacks
6:30 pm - Return to Montreal
What you will need to bring:
1) PASSPORT! or Birth certificate if under 18
2) Hiking SHOES or BOOTS (not running shoes because the soles are too soft and they don't have enough support)
3) BACKPACK (a large schoolbag or hiking backpack; 25L-50L pack).
4) WATER BOTTLES (1.5L total)
5) Hiking CLOTHES (no cotton allowed):
* 1 light outer shell (rain & wind protection)
* 1 fleece inner layer (warmth)
* 2 long sleeve mid layers
* 2 inner layers for dryness
* 3 pairs of socks (non-cotton)
* 2 pairs of underwear
* 1 pair of shorts
* 1 pair of long pants
6) SLEEPING BAG (rated for 5c+), AIR MATTRESS, (small pillow & tuque) & HEADLAMP
7) Camp CLOTHES:
* 1 set of comfy warm camp clothes
* 1 set of PJs
8) FOOD: We provide the food for 2 Dinners, 2 Breakfasts and 2 lunches. If you have special dietary requirements or allergies, please bring your own food.
Note: If you are missing personal gear, let us know and we'll help you find some. We have cooking gear, plates and cutlery but you have to help cook and clean :-)
COACH NICK & GUIDE ALEX SCHADE HAVE OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN OUTDOOR HIKING AND CAMPING IN THE ADIRONDACKS. WE ARE BOTH GUIDES AT JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE'S OUTDOOR ED PROGRAM FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS AND WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GUIDING THESE TRIPS. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD NOTE THAT THEY STILL ASSUME THE RISKS RELATED TO THIS ACTIVITY.
- Potable/drinkable water, clean outhouses with toilet paper, a covered eating area. a fire pit, no cell phone reception, 10 minutes by car to closest store/phone reception.
-Unless extreme weather is expected, this trip occurs under all weather conditions and temperatures (0-30C). Be prepared for rain and colder nights.
- Maturity is a must for all participants. All participants must follow the group and guide instructions at all times.
Have fun, be safe, and enjoy the outdoors!
Fall 2022 - Wright Peak 4,587'
Coaches: Quin, Vanda, Alan.
Players: Daniel, Nicolas & Cyril
Guide: Coach Nick
Spring 2023 - Avalanche Pass
Coaches: Vanda & Alan
Players: Luca & Killian
Guide: Coach Nick