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Additional Events: Bob Gawel’s Night Hikes

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Bob Gawel has announced dates for night hikes he will be leading in 2008.

The announcements below describe additional events that do not, in any way, affect or replace Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hikes. Harriman Hikers hikes every Sunday, year-round, rain or shine just as we have for over 30 years.

If you have questions about any of the information contained below, please contact the organizer, Bob Gawel at scenictrips@yahoo.com.

“Hi all,

It’s time to announce two (2) special upcoming Hikes!!

Please print and save the following…

HIKE # 1:

Spring Moon Hike Saturday, May 17, 2008

Meeting place and time : Doubletree Hotel rear parking lot, Rt 17 south, Mahwah 4:30 to 5:00pm.

Hiking location : Somewhere in Harriman State Park . We’ll be hiking in in daylight, but hiking out after dark .

Total hike distance: 3 to 5 miles.

We’ll be stopping for our extensive pot luck campfire cookout at about the midpoint of our hike.

Bring / wear:

Hiking boots, Clothes appropriate for cooler evening temperatures.

Flashlight and/or Headlamp and/or lantern.

Food and / or drink to bring and share… Examples: Finger food, hamburgers, condiments, salads, beverages, cheese, fruits, desserts, etc.

The Rain Date for the above hike will be on Sat., June 14, 2008 . ( the meeting time will be different… 5:00 to 5:30pm ).

HIKE # 2 :

4th of July Fireworks Viewing Hike Friday, July 4, 2008

We will be hiking to the top of a small mountain to watch fireworks and eat, drink and celebrate Independence Day!

Meeting place and time : Doubletree Hotel rear parking lot, Rt 17 south, Mahwah 5:00 to 5:30pm.

All other details are the same as the moon hike except that we may be limited to portable propane stoves ( no campfires ) … so – if you bring a stove, please bring food to cook on it.

The Rain Date for the July 4th hike will be on the following day… Saturday, July 5th .

The details are the same as for July 4th.

Hope to see you there!

We’ve always had a great time on these special hikes, so don’t miss out!

If you need more information, please contact me at scenictrips@yahoo.com.”

Bob Gawel

Bob Gawel Sat Night Hikes 2008

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Bob Gawel has announced 2008 dates for his popular Saturday Night Moonlight Hikes:

  • Sat. May 17
  • Friday July 4th

Bob’s Moonlight Hikes are additional events and do not affect or replace Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hikes. Harriman Hikers meets EVERY Sunday, rain or shine for hiking, just as we have for over 30 years.

Saturday Night Moonlight Hikes are coordinated by Bob Gawel. Please contact Bob at scenictrips@yahoo.com for questions or additional information.

See this post for more details

update 4/28/2008 | confirmed dates / added announcement link | original timestamp December 29, 2007 at 11:29 am

Moonlight Hike Sat Sept 22nd

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

UPDATE Friday, September 21st: The hike tomorrow/night is a GO as planned- See you there- Bob and Rich

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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Moonlight Hike Sat June 23rd

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Update 6/23/07- The weather looks great, the moonlight hike is a go :-)

Bob Gawel, hike leader of the former singles hiking group, Trailmix, has just announced plans to lead a moonlight hike Saturday, June 23rd!

Please see www.hikingfun.org for complete details.

Past night hikes have been very successful and very well attended; generally lots of fun for everyone, so this event is very much anticipated.

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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Night Hike Rescheduled For October 7th

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The following night 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 following day trip is coordinated privately by Bob Gawel and Rich Hobbs.

Please see this event’s invitation/ info page for further details.

Please contact hikingfun@gmail.com for questions or more info about this hike/event:

Host: Bob Gawel
Location: Doubletree Hotel
180 Route 17 S, Mahwah, NJ
When: Saturday, October 7, 3:00pm

Bob Gawel will lead a Night Hike, Saturday Oct 7th.

Bob Gawel is a long-time area hiker and leader of the former singles hiking group “Trailmix”. Bob has since moved upstate to the mid-HudsonValley, NY area, but still returns to our area further south several times a year to lead night hikes.

If you have ever been on one of Bob’s night hikes, you know they are always great fun and are not to be missed!

DETAILS:

GO HERE FOR INVITATION *RSVP is requested.*

DATE : Saturday, Oct 7th, 2006

MEETING : At the parking lot of the Doubletree Hotel, 180 Rt.17 South, Mahwah, NJ 07430

TIME: btwn 3:00 and 3:30pm. Carpools will form for departure *promptly* at 3:30 pm.

RAIN DATE: See INVITATION

EVENT DURATION: We are generally back at the cars around 11pm-12am but is open ended.

Sunset : 6:30
Moonrise : 6:40pm

–> Moonlight hikes are moderate (3-5 miles total).

BRING: (Food/Bev) Food and beverages to cookout and share. Sharing food and refreshments is an integral part of this event, so *please do not come empty-handed*.
BRING: Flashlight(s), headlamps or lantern.
WEAR: Seasonal outdoor clothing, a sweater or shell in case it gets chilly.
WEAR: Hiking footwear, this is a HIKE along wooded trails.

Note: Hiking destination will be determined by hike leader *day of hike*, based on factors including, but not limited to: size of group, abilities of hikers and prevailing weather conditions. Please do not request destination ahead of time and please plan to meet up with the group at the Doubletree for departure.

We all hope to see you there!

questions please contact [email]hikingfun@gmail.com[/email]

Harriman Hikers
A North New Jersey Singles Hiking Club
Established 1974

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Harriman Hikers Newsletter- August 2006- SO MUCH going on!

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Greetings from the Harriman Hikers!

Please keep an eye on our website www.harrimanhikers.org for announcements and news about Harriman Hikers Sunday Hikes and additional events! (additional events never affect or replace Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hikes)

We hope everybody is enjoying their summer- It’s been a scorcher at times- periodic lake dips surely have been a welcome respite in addition to the trails and forests in our area we are so fortunate to enjoy all year-round.

As we gradually move into Fall there will be LOTS of activities going on of interest to those of us in the outdoors and singles communities:

  • Harriman Hikers meets for hiking each and every Sunday, year-round, rain or shine. Yes, EVERY Sunday!
  • Additional Events (below) (additional events never affect or replace Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hikes)

*** HIKE LABOR DAY MONDAY SEPT 4TH ***

Firstly, an announcement that Ed Burdzy will lead an additional hike on Labor Day, Monday Sept. 4th.

Please note, Ed’s hike is in *addition to*, (and does not replace) the regular, weekly Harriman Hikers Sunday Hike which will take place on Sunday, September 3rd.

–> Harriman Hikers meets *every* Sunday, year-round, rain or shine for hiking, just as the group has been doing for over 30 years. If you are new to the group, please surf over to our website, www.harrimanhikers.org for complete details about Harriman Hikers.

Meetup for Ed’s hike on Monday Sept. 4th 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

Hikers in good physical condition are welcome to join Ed’s hike. If you have hiked with the Harriman Hikers and can handle the usual 7-8 miles of hiking over hilly, rocky terrain in warm weather, then you should be fine for Ed’s Labor Day Hike. During cooler weather, Ed’s hikes tend to be a bit more ambitious at times, but Ed has stated he is scaling back for now to just slightly less rigorous hikes with considerations toward the hot, muggy summer weather. Be sure and bring a swimsuit, Ed and his companions have been known to “fall into” ;-) lakes along the trail! OOPS!

Contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for info or questions.

***KEITH TAUMAN LEADING ADVANCED-HIKER CATSKILLS HIKE AUG 19***

This info from Keith Tauman, a regular HH hiker who will be leading an advanced-level Catskill Hike Saturday Aug. 19, 10:00 a.m:

“Thanks for the opportunity to post this hike to your members. I will give a description of the hike: For details on where we are meeting I need the individuals to contact me directly, not just show up at the meeting place. There are two reasons for this, first I need to know how many people are going to attend and arrange for enough cars as well. This hike will have 2 parking areas.

Catskill Hike Saturday Aug. 19, 10:00 a.m. This hike is for advanced hikers. We will be hiking the Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Trail. This is one of the Catskills hardest trails and will be at a moderate pace with time for enjoying the views. Total distance will be around 11 miles with steep ascents and there may be some hand rock climbing. You will need 3 quarts of water, good hiking boots and lunch. We will be hiking between 2 different parking lots, there is a fee at one of the lots.

I need to know who’s coming because we need enough cars to transport everyone between the two parking lots. Please contact Keith at king_spadez@hotmail.com for further details. Include a phone number and best time to reach you, I will check my email daily.”

*** NIGHT HIKE SATURDAY SEPT 2ND (LABOR DAY WEEKEND) ***

Bob Gawel will lead an additional Night Hike, Saturday Sept 2nd (Labor Day Weekend).

Bob Gawel is a long-time area hiker and leader of the former singles hiking group “Trailmix”. Bob has since moved upstate to the mid-HudsonValley, NY area, but still returns to our area further south several times a year to lead night hikes. If you have ever been on one of Bob’s night hikes, you know they are always great fun and are not to be missed!

DETAILS:

INVITATION:
*RSVP is requested.*

DATE : Saturday, Sept 2
MEETING : At the parking lot of the Doubletree Hotel, 180 Rt.17 South, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Map

TIME: btwn 4:00 and 4:30pm. Carpools will form for departure *promptly* at 4:30 pm.

RAIN DATE : Sunday, Sept 3
MEETING : same as Saturday

EVENT DURATION: We are generally back at the cars around 11pm-12am but is open ended.

SUNSET : 7:25 pm

Saturday’s Moonrise : 4:20 pm ( approx ) ,
Moonset : 12:00 Midnight

Sunday’s Moonrise : 5:10 pm , Moonset 12:50 am

Moon Phase: Approx. 3/4 waxing full moon

–> Moonlight hikes are moderate (3-5 miles total).

BRING: (Food/Bev) Food and beverages to cookout and share. Sharing food and refreshments is an integral part of this event, so *please do not come empty-handed*.
BRING: Flashlight(s), headlamps or lantern.
WEAR: Seasonal outdoor clothing, a sweater or shell in case it gets chilly.
WEAR: Hiking footwear, this is a HIKE along wooded trails.

Note: Hiking destination will be determined by hike leader *day of hike*, based on factors including, but not limited to: size of group, abilities of hikers and prevailing weather conditions. Please do not request destination ahead of time and please plan to meet up with the group at the Doubletree for departure.

We all hope to see you there!

***IRONBOUND EVENING!***

Please note –>*RSVP REQUIRED*

DETAILS:

EVITE URL:

–>*RSVP REQUIRED*<– *no later than Wednesday, Sept 6th, 2006*

DATE: Sept 9, 2006

TIME: 7:00pm

PLACE: Iberia Peninsula Restaurant
63-69 Ferry St.
Newark, N.J. 07105
(973) 344-5611 (973) 344-1657
Directions available on the Iberia Restaurant website:
Ample parking available on premises.

ATTIRE: Casual

COST: Moderate, $20-$30 plus drinks and tips.

NOTES:
*You need to pay your own way*
*Plan is to order on (1) check and each pay their share like we do at MBG –>Please bring enough CASH to pay your own way and please expect to tip for good service.*

*** FRIENDS OF FAHNESTOCK WINTER PARK ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING****

Friends of Fahnestock Winter Park organizational meeting taking place at FWP sometime in early September, exact date TBD.

Please keep an eye on the Friends of Fahnestock Winter Park (FOFWP) yahoo group for more info about this very worthy cause with which we encourage all to become involved:

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/fofwp/

and website:

Friends of Fahnestock Winter Park

*UPDATE* Monday, August 14th, 2006*

Dear Friends,
The proposed dates of Sept. 9 & 16 were not convenient meeting dates for most folks. So, how about Saturday, Sept 23 or 30th. 0r Sunday Sept 24 or Oct 1? Or would a weekday evening (Wednesday, September 20 or 27) be better?

Paul Kuznia, FWP 845-225-3998

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Thats about all the news for now… seems like plenty to keep everybody pretty busy for a bit?

If you have an outdoors/singles event you would like to organize or one you know of you would like to share with the group, please contact us at harrimanhikers@gmail.com.

Please note, however, that announcements are made only, and we may accept, or refuse, requests for announcements at our sole discretion.

If you somehow received this email accidently or if there is any reason whatsoever you do not wish to receive email from Harriman Hikers, please contact us at harrimanhikers@gmail.com and we will remove your name from our mailing list immediately.

Till next time… HAPPY HIKING!

Moonlight Hike May 6th, 2006

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Meet-up: Doubletree Hotel
180 Route 17 S, Mahwah, NJ
When: Saturday, May 6, 5:00pm

Bob Gawel, formerly of the Trail Mix Hiking Club; a long time area hiker and
veteran of many night hikes will be leading a moonlight hike the evening of
Saturday, May 6th, 2006.

PARTICULARS:

Invitation URL:
Moonlight Hike May 6th

Cost: FREE

Meeting place: back of parking lot of the Doubletree Hotel Rt. 17 South just
south of Rt. 202 in Mahwah, NJ

Meeting Time: 5:00pm

Plan: Form carpools at Doubletree Hotel to depart to trailhead by 5:30. Plan
for a moderate (3-5 mile total) hike, with intention to make a scenic
overlook for sunset 8pm. With this in mind a prompt departure no later than
5:30 pm is imperative.

Hike and destination: Hike Leader’s choice based on prevailing conditions on
Saturday.

Event duration: Last time we were back at the cars around 11pm. But please
dont be in a hurry to get back.

What to bring: flash light(s) and/or lantern(s), hiking boots, casual seasonal
outdoor clothing for a moderate hike, sweater (evening may be chilly) food and
beverage(s) of your choice to cookout and share. Please bring paper plates,
cups and plastic utensils to share. Camp grills, cooking forks and serving
plates to share are helpful as well.

Moon phase: May 6th is beginning of the moon’s 3rd quarter, rising 1:35pm,
so the moon should be high in the night sky while we are hiking.

Rain: Rain existing or eminent cancels the hike. In such case we will post
notice of cancellation on the invitation page:
Moonlight Hike May 6th
as far in advance as possible. Please check the website before you leave if weather is questionable. In the event of rain, hike will be rescheduled for the following
weekend May 13th, 2006.

RSVP: It would be helpful for us to have an idea of how many people to
expect. Please rsvp on the invitation page:
Moonlight Hike May 6th.

Please feel free to extend this invitation to friends.

Looking forward to seeing friends, old and new.

R. Richard Hobbs, Organiser
Bob Gawel, Hike Leader

Question? please direct to hikingfun@gmail.com

Harriman Hikers
A North New Jersey Singles Hiking Club
Established 1974