Happy Halloween!

November is the month for one of the highlights of our hike year, Harriman Hikers Thanksgiving Sunday Hike! The date will be Sunday, November 25th. Don’t miss it!

Have a great Thanksgiving!

A reminder that we return to Eastern Standard Time Sunday, November 4th, 2:00am. Set your clock(s) back one hour just before you go to bed Saturday night.

Harriman Hikers is a hiking club for singles of all ages. We meet up for hiking EVERY SUNDAY at 11:30 am in the South Parking Lots, Field B-1, of the Ramapo College of New Jersey on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ. MAPS ANOTHER MAP
Please visit our website, www.harrimanhikers.org for complete details.

Don Pepe Restaurant
844 McCarter Highway
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 623-4662 PH.

Same date (11/10/07), same time (7:00pm), Same great Portuguese / Spanish Cuisine, same price range. The food is par exellence, I have eaten there myself. * Please try to be punctual!- the restaurant will not seat us till most of us are there!

Called Iberia this morning to confirm our reservation and they said we were too dang BIG (we have 33 RSVP’d as of this writing) They require 48 hours notice, we gave ‘em 72 hours and they still couldnt take us- bleh

It is very easy to get to Don Pepe Restaurant, and free parking is right on the premises.

It’s still an easy walk from the PATH Station if you are coming from NYC.

Can’t wait to see everybody-

Birthday Boy Rich (and on behalf of Birthday Gal Mary)

Mary and Rich’s 100th Birthday Celebration / Dinner in the Ironbound

Longtime Harriman Hikers Mary Weglarz and Rich Hobbs will be celebrating landmark birthdays this year in November and December:

Rich will be turning 50 and Mary will be turning… even more gorgeous than ever! .

In any case a party is in order, thus, “Mary and Rich’s 100th Birthday Celebration”!

…and what better way to celebrate than dinner in the Ironbound?

DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, Nov 10th, 2007
Time: 7:00pm till whenever
Place: Iberia Peninsula Restaurant, 63-69 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105 MAP PHOTOS
Parking: FREE PARKING 1/2 Block east of restaurant on Ferry St.
PATH (from Manhattan): to PATH Stn – Penn Stn, Newark. The restaurant is but a short walk from the Newark PATH Stn.
Attire: Casual (ok …you might be asked to wear a silly party hat for a little while? .
Cost: $25-$40 per person plus drinks, tax and tip. Party favors will be provided. Please bring cash to pay your own way, including a generous tip for the wait staff. Please do not drink and drive.
Request: your gracious company for dinner together. Bring a gag gift along if you are so inclined.

The above event is in addition-to and does not affect or replace Harriman Hikers regular Sunday hike. Harriman Hikers meets for hiking each and every Sunday, year-round, rain or shine just as we have for over 30 years.

Ed normally leads an additional hike one Saturday each month, but with considerations toward the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, Ed has changed the hike day for November to Friday, Nov 23rd.

Meetup for Ed’s hike on Friday, Nov 23rd, 2006 is as usual for “Ed Hikes”, 10am in the south (public) end of the parking lot at the Mason Jar Restaurant on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ.
Map

Ed’s additional hikes can be more ambitious and longer (8-12 miles or more) than Harriman Hikers’ Sunday hikes. You must speak with Ed first if you have not hiked with Ed before, spoken with him about joining his Saturday hike and/or have any reservations about your abilities as a hiker. Ed’s hike is in addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years. The above hike is coordinated privately by Ed Burdzy. Please contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for questions and more info.

Traditionally, as if by magic, old hiking friends materialize to join us for this special day. Turnouts of 50-60 people are not unusual.

Just follow this easy recipe:

-Regular Meeting time 11:30 am. No fee is charged for this hike.

-Expect a mild 3-5 mile hike to a wilderness shelter for several hours of feasting and socializing.

-Bring Thanksgiving leftovers to share. Dishes prepared especially for the hike are welcome as well!

-Bring beverages of your choice to share.

-Family members, including children old enough to handle a 3-5 mile round trip hike are welcome.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Date: Saturday, December 8th 2007

Events below are doable separately, if desired.
($)= Cost is involved.
Please use included links and map for directions and additional info.

($)10am – 1pm: ICE SKATING & CAROUSEL at BEAR MTN STATE PARK Directions + Info + Fees HERE.
* NOTE: Bear Mtn St Pk Parking Fee= $6 / car.

1:30pm – 6pm: FREE CHRISTMAS HIKE led by Bob Gawel. (3 miles total w/ 1 break & stops at historic points) from Bear Mtn St Park to historic Doodletown, NY. OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY CANDLE LIGHT on the trail! Bring beverages, snacks and flashlights / headlamps to share!

* HIKE MEETUP OPTION # 1: Doubletree Hotel 180 Rt. 17 South, Mahwah, NJ 07430, rear pkg lot
* HIKE MEETUP OPTION # 1 TIME: btn 12:00pm and 12:30pm

* HIKE MEETUP OPTION # 2: Bear Mountain State Park Carousel + Ice Rink (back parking lot)
* HIKE MEETUP OPTION # 2 TIME: 1:00pm
* NOTE: Bear Mtn St Pk Parking Fee= $6 / car.

($) 6:00PM – 10:00PM COCKTAILS/ HORS D’OEUVRES FOLLOWED BY HOLIDAY BUFFET at RICHIE’S LITTLE PLACE!

RICHIE’S LITTLE PLACE 817 Rt. 9W, Ft. Montgomery (Highland Falls), NY 10922 PH 845-446-7918

* ($) COST: $25 PER PERSON PAID IN ADVANCE (includes hors d’oeuvres, meal, dessert, coffee/ tea, tax & tip!)
* 6:00PM – 7:00PM: COCKTAILS/ HORS D’OEUVRES (CASH BAR)
* 7:00pm-10:00PM: BUFFET DINNER! LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL EVENING BY JOHN BARAGONE (DANCIN’ TOO!)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Pay securely online (link on website)

OR Mail personal check payable to:

Carol Richards
PO Box 770
South Orange, NJ 07079

* PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN WED DEC 5, 2007
* LIMIT 60 GUESTS- 1ST COME BASIS
* WEATHER CANCELLATION ONLY- OTHERWISE NO REFUNDS. UNCASHED CHKS DESTROYED- NOT RETURNED.
* DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE

The above event is coordinated privately by Carol Richards and Rich Hobbs. Please email hikingfun@gmail.com for questions or more info. The above event is in addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years. Details about the above event can also be viewed at www.hikingfun.org.

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- HH

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Autumn Greetings to all Harriman Hikers! This month’s newsletter is loaded with news of upcoming additional events as we work our way into the fall leaf peeping and then holiday social seasons!

…but all year is the social season if you are a Harriman Hiker since the group meets for hiking each and every Sunday, rain or shine at Ramapo College!

Please visit our website, www.harrimanhikers.org for complete details.

OCTOBER ADDITIONAL EVENTS: (follow links to announcements on website)

Additional Event: Catskill Mountain Hike Sat Oct 13

Additional Event: Ed’s Saturday Hike Oct 20

Additional Event: Mohonk Day Trip Sat Oct 27- 10/25/07 CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

NOVEMBER ADDITIONAL EVENTS (follow links to announcements on website)

Additional Event: Hiker Birthdays + Ironbound Dinner Sat Nov 10

Additional Event: Ed’s Thanksgiving Friday Hike Nov 23rd

Thanksgiving Hike Sunday November 25th

Additional Event: Hiker – Biker – Skier Christmas Hike and Holiday Party Sat Dec 8th

Additional Event: Ed’s Additional Hike- Date TBD

Additional Event: Catskill Mountain Hike

The above events are organized privately by Bob Gawel. Please contact Bob at scenictrips@yahoo.com for questions or more info.

Contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for questions and more info.

Rock Scrambling Challenge* and Dinner @ Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY, Saturday October 27th!

IMPORTANT- IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, PLEASE CALL (Phyllis)
973-981-6310 OR E-MAIL myrealtorps@optonline.net. GROUP SIZE IS LIMITED, RSVP IS REQUIRED

RAIN CANCELS- there is a Mohonk Mountain House 24hr cancellation policy if necessary.

Meetup:
We will meet at the Mason Jar Restaurant, 221 Ramapo Valley Road (Rt 202) Mahwah, NJ, in the unpaved public parking area past the south end of the restaurant. We will form car pools and leave promptly at 10:30AM.

RAIN CANCELS- there is a Mohonk Mountain House 24hr cancellation policy if necessary.

Riders are encouraged to help driver volunteers defray fuel and toll expenses.

The above event is coordinated privately by Phyllis Sacchi 973-981-6310 and does not affect or replace Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers hikes every Sunday, year-round, rain or shine, just as we have for over 30 years.

Please contact Phyllis with any questions regarding her Mohonk Day Trip Sat Oct 27th.

Mary and Rich’s 100th Birthday Celebration / Dinner in the Ironbound

The above event is in addition-to and does not affect or replace Harriman Hikers regular Sunday hike. Harriman Hikers meets for hiking each and every Sunday, year-round, rain or shine just as we have for other 30 years.

The above hike is coordinated privately by Ed Burdzy. Please contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for questions and more info.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Pay securely online (link on website)
OR Mail personal check payable to:

* PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN WED DEC 5, 2007
* LIMIT 60 GUESTS- 1ST COME BASIS
* WEATHER CANCELLATION ONLY- OTHERWISE NO REFUNDS. UNCASHED CHKS DESTROYED- NOT RETURNED.
* DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE

The above event is coordinated privately by Carol Richards and Rich Hobbs. Please email hikingfun@gmail.com for questions or more info.
The above event is in addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years.
Details about the above event can also be viewed at www.hikingfun.org.

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– HH

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Labor Day Weekend Greetings to all Harriman Hikers!

Can you believe Summer is almost “over”? Where does the time go?

This month’s Newsletter contains, as always, news and announcements of likely interest to our members.

The hike is coordinated privately by Hike Leader, Ed Burdzy. Please contact Ed by phone 973-471-0492 for questions or more info about this hike.

Hike destination will be determined by Ed, day of hike.

Meetup for Ed’s hike on Monday, September 3rd, 2007 is as usual for “Ed Hikes”, 10am in the south (public) end of the parking lot at the Mason Jar Restaurant on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ. Map

Ed’s hikes can be more ambitious and longer (8-12 miles or more) than Harriman Hikers’ Sunday hikes. You must speak with Ed first if you have not hiked with Ed before, spoken with him about joining his Labor Day hike and/or have any reservations about your abilities as a hiker.

Contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for questions and more info.

MEETUP Time: at the Doubletree Hotel, 180 Route 17 South, Mahwah, NJ, 07430 between 3:30 and 4:00pm (back parking lot). End time around 11:30pm, but is only approximate. Hike destination determined by Hike Leader day of hike. Meetup at Doubletree Hotel only.

Rain existing or imminent as of Saturday morning cancels. We will make
a decision go/no-go early Saturday morning. Announcement will be posted
here and on www.hikingfun.org. If you wish to be emailed updates, please use the “Stay Updated” form in the far right column on the www.hikingfun.org homepage.

Moonphase: half-full, waxing
Moonrise: 4:50 pm
Moonset: 1:25 am

RAIN Date: Saturday, Sept 29th, 2007. Meeting time and
place: same as above. Near-Full Moon. Rain existing or imminent as of
Saturday morning cancels. We will make a decision go/no-go early
Saturday morning. Announcement and new reschedule date will be posted
here and on www.hikingfun.org. If you wish to be emailed updates, please use the “Stay Updated” form in the far right column on the www.hikingfun.org homepage.

What to Bring:

Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp. Moon helps light the forest, but you need some sort of direct light to help light the pathway directly in front of you.

Please bring food to cook out, snacks and beverages to share
Camping grills, paper plates and utensils are needed as well. Please do
not come empty-handed. it’s only fun if EVERYONE contributes!

What to Wear:

Please dress accordingly for a possible warm day-cool evening. Hiking boots are recommended. Hike will be 3-5 miles total, but will be a hike nonetheless, on wooded trails and upaved woods roads.

RSVP:

Would be helpful to have some idea of how many people to expect, please send an rsvp email to hikingfun@gmail.com if you are planning on attending. Thanks!

This event is coordinated privately By Bob Gawel and Rich Hobbs, is in
addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular
Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or
shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years.

If you are a tech early adapter you may wish to subscribe to either or both of our RSS Feeds, one for our news and one for our blog. If the terms “RSS” or “XML” mean nothing to you, this option is probably not for you.

Please check out our Photo Galleries and our Blog!
Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!

- HH
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Rolling right along through the Summer…

Welcome to Harriman Hikers August 2007 Newsletter.

Harriman Hikers is a New York – New Jersey singles hiking club- single adult hikers of all ages are welcome. The group meets at Parking Lot B-1, South Lots at Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, NJ each and every Sunday, year-round, rain or shine for hiking in Harriman State Park and other wilderness areas in the lower Hudson Valley and north NJ just as we have for over 30 years.

Established in 1974, Harriman Hikers is one of the longest-existing outdoor singles organizations in the New York City area.

Please visit our website, www.harrimanhikers.org for complete information about the group.

This month’s newsletter contains news and announcements of additional events of likely interest to local outdoor and social minded singles.

News: Snakes On a Trail

The snake population seems very healthy this summer; seems like we have seen a rattlesnake on a hike every week for the past couple of weeks. Please be reminded that snakes found in our area are not predatory to humans and do their best to avoid us, but will take measures to protect themselves if provoked enough, so if you see one, dont pester it!

News: Additional Events Announcements

Please scroll thru the newsletter or follow links for details

Additional events are organized by friends and associates of Harriman Hikers, however please note that these activities are in fact, organized by persons other than Harriman Hikers and you should contact the listed organizer of a given event for questions and info.

Additional Event: Saturday Hike August 11th

Additional Event: Moonlight Hike Sat Sept 22nd

Additional Event: Saturday Hike August 11th

Ed Burdzy will lead an additional hike Saturday, August 11th, 2007.

The hike is in addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years.

The hike is coordinated privately by Hike Leader, Ed Burdzy. Please contact Ed by phone 973-471-0492 for questions or more info about this hike.

Hike destination will be determined by Ed, day of hike.

Meetup for Ed’s hike on Saturday, August 11th, 2007 is as usual for “Ed Hikes”, 10am in the south (public) end of the parking lot at the Mason Jar Restaurant on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ. Map

Ed’s Saturday hikes can be more ambitious and longer (8-12 miles or more) than Harriman Hikers’ Sunday hikes. You must speak with Ed first if you have not hiked with Ed before, spoken with him about joining his Saturday hike and/or have any reservations about your abilities as a hiker.

Contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for questions and more info.

Additional Event: Moonlight Hike Sat Sept 22nd

Bob Gawel will lead a moonlight hike Saturday, Sept 22, 2007.

Logistics and Moon phase:

MEETUP Time: at the Doubletree Hotel, 180 Route 17 South, Mahwah, NJ, 07430 between 3:30 and 4:00pm (back parking lot). End time around 11:30pm, but is only approximate. Hike destination determined by Hike Leader day of hike. Meetup at Doubletree Hotel only.

Rain existing or imminent as of Saturday morning cancels. We will make a decision go/no-go early Saturday morning. Announcement will be posted here and on www.hikingfun.org. If you wish to be emailed updates, please use the “Stay Updated” form in the far right column on the www.hikingfun.org homepage.

Moonphase: half-full, waxing
Moonrise: 4:50 pm
Moonset: 1:25 am

RAIN Date: Saturday, Sept 29th, 2007. Meeting time and place: same as above. Near-Full Moon. Rain existing or imminent as of Saturday morning cancels. We will make a decision go/no-go early Saturday morning. Announcement and new reschedule date will be posted here and on www.hikingfun.org. If you wish to be emailed updates, please use the “Stay Updated” form in the far right column on the www.hikingfun.org homepage.

What to Bring:

Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp. Moon helps light the forest, but you need some sort of direct light to help light the pathway directly in front of you.

Please bring food to cook out, snacks and beverages to share Camping grills, paper plates and utensils are needed as well. Please do not come empty-handed. it’s only fun if EVERYONE contributes!

What to Wear:

Please dress accordingly for a possible warm day-cool evening. Hiking boots are recommended. Hike will be 3-5 miles total, but will be a hike nonetheless, on wooded trails and upaved woods roads.

RSVP:

Would be helpful to have some idea of how many people to expect, please send an rsvp email to hikingfun@gmail.com if you are planning on attending. Thanks!

This event is coordinated privately By Bob Gawel and Rich Hobbs, is in addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years.

…

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- HH

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Summer greetings to all Harriman Hikers!

It’s here- who doesn’t like summer? Balmy weather tempered with dips in the ol’ swimmin’ hole, sunny days, starlit nights… a refreshing breeze… the sound of birds chirping merrily among themselves… flowers in bloom… green… everywhere.

…and of course, a fine time of year for hiking and other outdoor activities!

Please let us remind you we are a New York – New Jersey singles hiking club- adult hikers of all ages are welcome. Harriman Hikers meets at Parking Lot B-1, South Lots at Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, NJ each and every Sunday, year-round, rain or shine for hiking in Harriman State Park and other wilderness areas in the lower Hudson Valley and north NJ just as we have for over 30 years.

Established in 1974, Harriman Hikers is one of the longest-existing outdoor singles organizations in the New York City area.

Please visit our website, www.harrimanhikers.org for complete information about the group.

This month’s newsletter contains news and announcements of additional events of likely interest to local outdoor and social minded singles.

Gene, who currently resides in the Conway, NH area, was the Harriman Hikers Hike Leader for 18 years.

Thank you again, Gene, for all you have done for the group over the years.

4th of July Hike

Outdoor Concert and Fireworks Thur July 5th

Saturday Hike July 21st

Moonlight Hike Sat Sept 22

Ed Burdzy will lead an additional hike Wednesday, July 4th, 2007.

The hike is in addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years.

The hike is coordinated privately by Hike Leader, Ed Burdzy. Please contact Ed by phone 973-471-0492 for questions or more info about this hike.

Hike destination will be determined by Ed, day of hike.

Meetup for Ed’s hike on Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 is as usual for “Ed Hikes”, 10am in the south (public) end of the parking lot at the Mason Jar Restaurant on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ. Map

According to Ed, the Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 hike should similar in length to Harriman Hiker’s regular Sunday hikes, approximately 7-8 miles. Hikers should be in good physical condition and expect rough, rocky terrain at times as well as occasional steep hills. Be sure and bring plenty of drinking water as the weather is likely to be warm.

Outdoor Concert and Fireworks – The New Jersey Pops Big Band, featuring conductor Michael J. Buglio, presents a musical salute to Americana.

Update 7/4/07 This from the announcement on the Ramapo College website with regard to the likelihood of rain Thursday:

“All concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. at the Bandshell. In case of rain, concerts will be held in the Bradley Center Arena.”

Ramapo College Rt. 202 North, Mahwah, NJ 07430 (Bandshell )
Date: Thursday, July 5, 2007
8:00pm CONCERT
9:30pm FIREWORKS

Meetup: Doubletree Hotel, Mahwah, NJ 7:00pm prompt 7:15pm departure. Park in the rear lot on the far left.

Alternate Meetup: Ramapo College Rt. 202 North, Mahwah, NJ 07430 (Bandshell ) Look for the group on the lawn at a 6 o’clock position relative to the Bandshell or call Irene 845-304-1499 when you arrive so you can find the group.

Admission to the concert is free, however, PARKING is $5.00 per car. Suggestion for passengers to split parking fee and allow driver to park free.

Seating is outdoors on a grassy field. Bring a chair or a blanket, bug spray, snacks to share.

Please contact Irene Voce for questions and further info.

This additional event is organized privately by Irene Voce and does not affect or replace Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday, for hiking, year-round, rain or shine just as we have for over 30 years.

Ed Burdzy will lead an additional hike Saturday, July 21st, 2007.

The hike is in addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years.

The hike is coordinated privately by Hike Leader, Ed Burdzy. Please contact Ed by phone 973-471-0492 for questions or more info about this hike.

Hike destination will be determined by Ed, day of hike.

Meetup for Ed’s hike on Saturday, July 21st, 2007 is as usual for “Ed Hikes”, 10am in the south (public) end of the parking lot at the Mason Jar Restaurant on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ. Map

Ed’s Saturday hikes can be more ambitious and longer (8-12 miles or more) than Harriman Hikers’ Sunday hikes. You must speak with Ed first if you have not hiked with Ed before, spoken with him about joining his Saturday hike and/or have any reservations about your abilities as a hiker.

Contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for questions and more info.

Bob Gawel will lead a moonlight hike Saturday, Sept 22, 2007.

Logistics and Moon phase:

MEETUP: Doubletree Hotel, 180 Route 17 South, Mahwah, NJ, 07430 between 3:30 and 4:00pm (back parking lot). Meetup at Doubletree Hotel only. End time is only approximate.

Hike destination determined by Hike Leader day of hike.

Rain existing or imminent as of Saturday morning cancels. We will make a decision go/no-go early Saturday morning. Announcement will be posted www.hikingfun.org and on www.harrimanhikers.org. If you wish to be emailed updates, please use the “Stay Updated” form in the far right column on the www.hikingfun.org homepage.

Moonphase: half-full, waxing
Moonrise: 4:50 pm
Moonset: 1:25 am

RAIN DATE: Saturday, Sept 29th, 2007. Meeting time and place: same as above. Full Moon. Rain existing or imminent as of Saturday morning cancels. We will make a decision go/no-go early Saturday morning. Announcement and new reschedule date will be posted here and on www.harrimanhikers.org. If you wish to be emailed updates, please use the “Stay Updated” form in the far right column on the www.hikingfun.org homepage.

What to Bring:

Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp. Moon helps light the forest, but you need some sort of direct light to help light the pathway directly in front of you.

Please bring food to cook out, snacks and beverages to share. Camping grills, paper plates and utensils are needed as well. Please do not come empty-handed. it’s only fun if EVERYONE contributes!

What to Wear: Please dress accordingly for a possible warm day-cool evening. Hiking boots are recommended. Hike will be 3-5 miles total, but will be a hike nonetheless, on wooded trails and upaved woods roads.

RSVP: Would be helpful to have some idea of how many people to expect, please send an rsvp email to hikingfun@gmail.com if you are planning on attending. Thanks!

This event is coordinated privately By Bob Gawel and Rich Hobbs, is in addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years.

One last note, please observe on our homepage that there are several blocks on the left, “Ways to Get Our News”.

If you are receiving an email of our newsletter you are probably subscribed to our “Sort-of-Monthly Newsletter” (You can unsubscribe at any time using the links at the end of the newsletter)

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Have a great 4th of July and Summer!

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Greetings Harriman Hikers:

With the pleasant Spring weather upon us, we have many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors!

This newsletter is dropping a few days earlier than our usual beginning of the month drop date in order to let everybody know about activities available over the Memorial Day Weekend and other events coming up in the near future:

Memorial Day Hikin’ Fool Weekend!

Moonlight Hike Sat June 23rd

Scroll thru for more info about all these activities

Memorial Day Hikin’ Fool Weekend!
The upcoming Memorial Day Weekend will be filled with activities available for active outdoor singles:

Saturday May 26th 2007
Ed Burzy’s Monthly Saturday Hike

Ed Burdzy will lead an additional hike Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26th, 2007.

The hike is in addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years.

The hike is coordinated privately by Hike Leader, Ed Burdzy. Please contact Ed by phone 973-471-0492 for questions or more info about this hike.

Hike destination will be determined by Ed, day of hike. Meetup for Ed’s hike on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26th, 2007 is as usual for “Ed Hikes”, 10am in the south (public) end of the parking lot at the Mason Jar Restaurant on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ. Map

Ed’s Saturday hikes can be more ambitious and longer (8-12 miles or more) than Harriman Hikers’ Sunday hikes. You must speak with Ed first if you have not hiked with Ed before, spoken with him about joining his Saturday hike and/or have any reservations about your abilities as a hiker. Contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for questions and more info.

Sunday May 27th 2007Harriman Hikers Regular Sunday Hike As we have every Sunday for over 30 years now, Harriman Hikers will meet for hiking at 11:30am in Parking Lot 1-B, South Lots at Ramapo College of NJ. Please look on our homepage for more info about us if you are new to the group.

Monday May 28th 2007 (Memorial Day) Memorial Day Hike to The Popelopen Led by Jason Marcus Jason will lead all takers up the Mighty Popolopen to enjoy the unmatchable scenic panoramic view. Hikers should expect a steep climb, rocky terrain and very likely very warm weather. Please do not attempt this hike if you are in poor physical condition.

Meet up is 11:45am in the public (south) parking lot next to the Mason Jar Restaurant on Rt. 202 just south of Rt. 17 in Mahwah, NJ. Map

Rain existing at meetup time or better than 50% expected for the day cancels. Please monitor this website for announcements if the weather is questionable.

This event is coordinated privately By Jason Marcus, is in addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years.

Gene Doleschal to Lead Sun June 3rd Hike

Our Hike Leader Emeritus, Gene Doleschal will return on Sunday, June 3rd to lead the Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike that day.

Meeting time as usual, 11:30 am in Parking Lot 1-B, South Lots of Ramapo College of New Jersey. Hike destination determined by Hike Leader morning of Hike. Gene was Harriman Hikers Hike Leader for 18 years. In 2005 Gene moved to the Conway, NH area. Ed Burdzy and Greg Paret are the current Hike Leaders.

Harriman Hikers is one the longest-existing outdoors singles organizations in the Greater New York City area, established in 1974. Harriman Hikers meets for hiking each and every Sunday, year-round, sun or sleet, just as we have for over 30 years.

We all look forward to an opportunity to reunite with our old friend Gene for the day on June 3rd.

Ed Burdzy will lead an additional hike Saturday, June 16th, 2007. The hike is in addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years.

The hike is coordinated privately by Hike Leader, Ed Burdzy. Please contact Ed by phone 973-471-0492 for questions or more info about this hike.

Hike destination will be determined by Ed, day of hike.

Meetup for Ed’s hike on Saturday, June 16th, 2007 is as usual for “Ed Hikes”, 10am in the south (public) end of the parking lot at the Mason Jar Restaurant on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ. Map

Ed’s Saturday hikes can be more ambitious and longer (8-12 miles or more) than Harriman Hikers’ Sunday hikes. You must speak with Ed first if you have not hiked with Ed before, spoken with him about joining his Saturday hike and/or have any reservations about your abilities as a hiker. Contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for questions and more info.

Moonlight Hike Sat June 23rd

Bob Gawel will lead a moonlight hike Saturday, June 23rd, 2007.

Logistics and Moon phase:

MEETUP Time: at the Doubletree Hotel, 180 Route 17 South, Mahwah, NJ, 07430 between 5:00 and 5:30pm (back parking lot). End time is only approximate. Hike destination determined by Hike Leader day of hike. Meetup at Doubletree Hotel only. Moonphase: half-full, waxing. Rain existing or imminent as of Saturday morning cancels. We will make a decision go/no-go early Saturday morning. Announcement will be posted here and on www.harrimanhikers.org. If you wish to be emailed updates, please use the “Stay Updated” form in the far right column on the www.hikingfun.org homepage.

RAIN Date: Saturday, June 30, 2007. Meeting time and place: same as above. Sunset: 8:30. Full Moon. Rain existing or imminent as of Saturday morning cancels. We will make a decision go/no-go early Saturday morning. Announcement and new reschedule date will be posted here and on www.harrimanhikers.org. If you wish to be emailed updates, please use the “Stay Updated” form in the far right column on the www.hikingfun.org homepage.

What to Bring:
Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp. Moon helps light the forest, but you need some sort of direct light to help light the pathway directly in front of you.

Please bring food to cook out, snacks and beverages to share Camping grills, paper plates and utensils are needed as well. Please do not come empty-handed. it’s only fun if EVERYONE contributes!

What to Wear:
A June evening could be warm. Please dress accordingly. Hiking boots are recommended. Hike will be 3-5 miles total, but will be a hike nonetheless, on wooded trails and upaved woods roads.

RSVP:

Would be helpful for us to have some idea of how many people to expect, please leave a comment (see far right column of the www.hikingfun.org homepage) if you are planning on attending. Thanks!

This event is coordinated privately By Bob Gawel and Rich Hobbs, is in addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years.

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Saturday Hike May 26 Memorial Day Weekend
Posted by webmaster on Thursday, 26 April 2007 (02:45:21) EDT (28 reads)

Ed Burdzy will lead an additional hike Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26th, 2007.