2002-2003 Breakfree Outing Schedule



Month Date Activity Description Skill Level
September 21-22 Hudson River Canoe trip Canoe and Camp along the Hudson river in Dutchess County Prior canoe experience
29 Black Creek cleanup Participate in a service outing to clear a portion of the Black Creek waterway for canoe use. Open to all
October 18-20 Catskill Hike and camping A weekend outing at North Lake State Park in the Catskills. Camp and hike to a nearby mountain with spectacular views. Camping beginner to intermediate
November 16 Adventure outing High Ropes course and group activities Camping beginner to intermediate
December 7 NYC outing Visit the cultural areas of Harlem Open to all
January 24-26 Frost Valley YMCA Winter Weekend Spend a weekend of winter outdoor activities in the Catskills at Frost Valley.
Winter beginner or intermediate

February 9 Winter Hike Required outing to prepare for the Advanced Adirondack Winter weekend. Snowshoe or hike in the Shawangunks Winter beginner or intermediate
14-17 Advanced Adirondack
Winter Weekend
Three nights in the Adirondacks at the ADK Weitzel Cabin at Heart Lake near Lake Placid. The trip will feature a snowshoeing trip to the top of one of the peaks and a visit to Lake Placid to participate in winter activities. Prior Breakfree winter outing experience and participant in 2/9/03 outing
March TBD Bonticou Crag day hike A day hike in the Mohonk Preserve featuring a climb up the rocky ridge called the Bonticou Crag. Adventurous beginner or intermediate
April 26 Wappingers Water Derby Participate in a community sponsored Canoe Derby down the Wappingers Creek. Prior canoe experience
May 2-4 Rafting on the Housatonic This weekend trip includes rafting down the Housatonic river, camping out and hiking. TBD
June TBD Delaware River Canoe trip TBD