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Please note: Laurentian Chapter outings follow Adk’s covid-19 guidelines.

Thu, May 14: Weekly Walk, Bayside Cemetery Potsdam, 7:30 a.m. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. Meet at the entrance to the cemetery (730 CR59, aka Back Hannawa Road). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Tom Ortmeyer, tortmeye@gmail.com or 315-244-3707. Level C (Easy).

Sat, May 16: Azure Mountain Trail and Summit Work Day We’ll do spring cleaning such as side-cutting, brushing out, water bar cleaning, and erosion control. Sign-up required, limit 6 participants. Leader: Tom Ortmeyer, tortmeye@gmail.com or 315-244-3707. Co-Leader: Mike McLean. Level C.

Thu, May 21: Weekly Walk, Bayside Cemetery Potsdam, 7:30 a.m. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. Meet at the entrance to the cemetery (730 CR59, aka Back Hannawa Road). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Tom Ortmeyer, tortmeye@gmail.com or 315-244-3707. Level C (Easy).

Thu, May 28: Weekly Walk, Bayside Cemetery Potsdam, 7:30 a.m. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. Meet at the entrance to the cemetery (730 CR59, aka Back Hannawa Road). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Tom Ortmeyer, tortmeye@gmail.com or 315-244-3707. Level C (Easy).

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Reimbursement for Trip Leader Training
Up to $200 reimbursement is available to Chapter members for advanced trip leader training course tuition.

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