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SUMMARY:Writing With the Seasons: Summer
DESCRIPTION:Our outdoor adventures take us to some incredible places where we interact with nature in direct ways. From toadstools to thunderheads\, there is much to put our imaginations to work. Now capture those serene glens and stunning vistas into your own words\, to tell your story and find the meaning in your journeys outside. This is a one-day workshop for people who already like to write and want to join a community and get feedback to hone their craft.\nDuring a day long writing workshop\, participants will: \nRead examples of great nature writing to understand how they work \n\nTake a guided hike for inspiration\nGenerate their own personal essay\nShare it with the group for feedback\n\n\nAbout Brian Castner\n\n\n\nBrian Castner is a nonfiction writer\, former Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer\, and veteran of the Iraq War. His most recent book is Stampede\, a new history of the 1897 Klondike Gold Rush. He is also the bestselling author of Disappointment River\, All the Ways We Kill and Die\, and the war memoir The Long Walk\, which was adapted into an opera and named a New York Times Editor’s Pick and Amazon Best Book of the Year. His journalism and essays have appeared in the New York Times\, WIRED\, Esquire\, The Atlantic\, Foreign Policy\, and on National Public Radio. He is the co-editor of The Road Ahead\, a collection of short stories featuring veteran writers\, and has twice received grants from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting\, to cover the Ebola outbreak in Liberia in 2014\, and to paddle the 1200 mile Mackenzie River to the Arctic Ocean in 2016. In March 2018 he joined Amnesty International as a Senior Crisis Advisor. Brian is one of OC’s wilderness guides. \nCancellation Policy:\nA full refund minus the 3% payment processing fee will be given for a cancellation request more than 7 days prior to the scheduled event. A 50% refund minus the 3% payment processing fee will be given for cancellations less than 7 days but more than 48 hours prior the scheduled event. No shows or cancellations less than 48 hours of the scheduled event will not be refunded.
URL:https://outsidechronicles.com/eventold/writing-with-the-seasons-summer/
LOCATION:Chestnut Ridge Park\, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road\, Orchard Park\, 14127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Adirondack High Peaks Trip (June 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Dreaming of climbing an Adirondack Mountain? This trip is designed specifically for first-time mountain climbers eager to reach their first summit. \nWe’ll take on some of the more accessible peaks in the Adirondacks\, but don’t be fooled—these hikes are no walk in the park. You’ll face the challenge of climbing significant elevation over rugged terrain. \nThe effort will be worth it as you’re rewarded with breathtaking mountain views and the unforgettable accomplishment of reaching the summit. \nLet us guide you on your first Adirondack adventure! \nWhat’s included:\n\nAccommodations at the historic Adirondak Loj\nBreakfast Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday\nLicensed\, insured NYS Guides\n\nWhat’s not included:\n\nDinners\nLunches and trail snacks. Trail lunches can be purchased from the Loj.\nTransportation to Lake Placid\nGratuity for your guides\n\nAccommodations\nWe will be staying at the Adirondak Loj at ADK’s Heart Lake Program Center. Our group is occupying the 12-person co-ed loft. Each participant will have a single bed and use of the shared bathrooms. Parking is included. \nItinerary\nThursday 6/25: Travel to Lake Placid\, check-in\, evening “briefing” and optional Mt. Jo hike.\nFriday 6/26 : Climb Phelps Mountain (9.2 miles\, 2\,200′ elevation)\nSaturday 6/27: Climb Cascade and Porter Mountains (or other) (5.6 miles\, 2\,287′ elevation)\nSunday 6/28: Check-out\, travel home \nCosts\n$649 per person ($669 if paying by credit card) includes bed at Adirondak Loj\, parking\, breakfast Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday\, and guide services with a NYS Licensed Guides.\nWe will hold a pre-trip Zoom session to go over logistics.\nTravel and food (dinners\, lunches\, and trail snacks) are the responsibility of the participants.\nRegistration deadline is May 1\, 2026. \nChecks must be received within 2-weeks of purchase to secure a spot on the trip unless special arrangements are made. \nCheck for $649 should be made out to:\nOutside Chronicles\n3997 Tudor Place\nHamburg\, NY 14075 \nTrip Notes\nThis trip demands a high level of physical fitness in order to complete it within the available daylight hours. Outside Chronicles reserves the right to deny participation if group safety will be compromised through an individual’s participation.  Outside Chronicles reserves the right to adjust the trip itinerary to match the skills\, abilities\, and goals of the group. \nPrior hiking experience is required. Participants will be screened to make sure they meet a minimum fitness level to make the trip successful and enjoyable. \nHikers can choose to do one or both mountain hikes. \nGood physical condition\, proper clothing\, proper footwear\, and proper equipment are a must. \nCancellation Policy:\nA full refund minus the 3% payment processing fee will be given for a cancellation requests prior to the registration deadline (5/1/2026). Payments are NOT refundable past the registration deadline. \nA minimum number of participants is required for this trip to run. \nEvent Full?\nGet your name on the waitlist by e-mailing info@outsidechronicles.com
URL:https://outsidechronicles.com/eventold/intro-adirondack-high-peaks-trip-june-2026/
LOCATION:Adirondack Mountains\, Lake Placid\, NY\, United States
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