Sam Hoar teaches map and compass skills.
Ready to paddle to Alderdice Lean-to
War Canoe fully loaded with 14 paddlers
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ATIS Junior Program 2021General: As of April 30, we remain hopeful that we will be able to have a summer program that is closer to "normal" than was the case last year. The exact details will, of course, be determined by general infection rates and the percentage of individuals who are fully vaccinated - both details beyond our control. Still, look for a schedule and operating plan late in May when we have usually posted the schedule.
Changes to the Sign-Up System: In 2020 we used a different sign-up system than we had used for the past 20 years or so. It seemed to work well for the small number of trips we ran, and provided clarity for a whole week at a time. We will work to adapt this system to work with the greater number of trips we hope to run this coming summer. Operating with the new AMR Hiker Reservation System: To date, ATIS has been assured by the AMR that we will be able to operate pretty much as we always have when accessing trails on the AMR. We may be required to provide some identification for those arriving to join trips, but that is still two months away. In any event, watch for any additional information on how we will operate this summer. The Adirondack Trail Improvement Society's Junior Program was inaugurated in 1935 when Alice (Jo) Johannsen served as the first "Trail Hostess". Jo's sister Peggy joined her sister in 1937 with one or the other serving most years until 1946. After that, the title was changed to "Trail Counselor". Since then the program has grown in both numbers of counselors and participants to encompass a wide range of activities. The current staff consists of a head counselor, senior counselors, junior counselors, and counselors-in-training (CITs) who all work together to lead trips. Counselors are chosen for their wilderness expertise, leadership ability, and ability to work with children. The season starts with High Peaks Camp, which was inaugurated in 1965 and has been extremely popular ever since. Then during July and August up to six activities are offered each weekday, including day and overnight hikes and canoe trips, as well as swimming, rock climbing, nature exploration, and orienteering excursions. An introductory "Discovery" hiking program is offered for 4-7 year olds, as well. Two other highlights of the program are "Capture the Flag" on Monday evenings, and the two ATIS Picnics at the Lower Lake in the middle of July and August. Health Form & Waiver List of trips commonly done by Category (i.e. "A","AA","B","C", "Canoe", "Overnight", TRIP LIST List of Driving Directions for ATIS Parents (thank you for all you do) DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO ATIS TRIPS |
Map and Compass exercise before bushwhack to Elizabethtown #4.
2020 masked campers on Pyramid Peak. Emmelina Bales photo.
Group on the summit of Dix, 8/6/20. Julia Brown photo.
Nature Activities group
Rock Climbing gets creative on a rainy day
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Adirondack Trail Improvement Society
PO Box 565
Keene Valley, NY 12943
(518) 576-9157
atis@atistrail.org
(Above email not always checked daily. In season, call the listed phone for more immediate trip and sign-up information.)
PO Box 565
Keene Valley, NY 12943
(518) 576-9157
atis@atistrail.org
(Above email not always checked daily. In season, call the listed phone for more immediate trip and sign-up information.)