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So far this year we enjoyed an awesome Cross Country Ski trip to Camp Santanoni in March, a Hike up Buck Mountain in April, Mount Marcy and Lake Cloud of the Tears in May and Kayaking on Round Lake and hiking Sleeping Beauty in June. We also held the 2nd Annual Margarita ride around Saratoga Battlefield in June.

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----2009 Highlights----

We are pleased to announce the success of our Second Annual Winter Festival: Celebration for Preservation, a charity event held for Saratoga P.L.A.N. (Preserving Land and Nature) on February 22, 2009 at the Saratoga Spa State Park warming hut, from 11am-4pm.

This family-oriented winter festival featured food, adult and children’s cross 5K and 1K "13 and under" country ski races. Click here to see the 2009 Race Results!

2009 Winter Festival Program Booklet

In addition to the "Nordic Commute" Ski races, we held a snow sculpture contest, craft and wellness fair, live music, nature walks, ice skating, and numerous children’s activities.

The event raised funds for the stewardship and protection of Saratoga P.L.A.N.’s Manning Cove Preserve, a 159-acre nature preserve along the northwest shore of Saratoga Lake. This unique property, provides critical habitat for fish and wildlife, safeguards water quality and floodwater retention on Saratoga Lake, provides scenic views and offers recreational opportunities for boaters and kayakers.

----2008 Highlights----

Click here to see the ski race results from the 2008 Winter Festival!

In 2008 the Club hiked Sleeping Beauty, the Tongue Mountain range, Giant, Hurricane, Noonmark and Peaked mountains, just to name a few!

We kayaked on Lake George and held a kayak/BBQ and Blue Heron watching day at Round Lake. In addition the club organized and participated in a number of biking outings.

The Club's Annual Fall Trash Clean up of Spa State Park was a huge success this year and after the hike we held a small BBQ and game of touch football. Read press coverage here.

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Please note that due to this being "Track Season" in Saratoga, there will be no August Mixer. We may have a backyard BBQ on the weekend instead, details TBA on the Club's Yahoo mailing list. Our next "public" mixer will be held on Thursday, September 10th from 8pm until 10pm. Our monthly mixer is your chance to mingle with other outdoor enthusiasts, share a tall tale, watch our club slideshow and learn about (or help plan) upcoming events! Free finger foods and drink specials. Good tunes. 21 and over please!

Location: 2nd floor of the City Tavern in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY (19-21 Caroline Street).

Mixers are generally held on the second Thursday of each month.

You don’t need to be a member to attend our monthly mixers. You will find friendly folks who love the outdoors and adventure sports. There are always great food and drink specials available and we often feature outdoor adventure films, guest speakers, slide shows or demonstrations.

If this sounds like fun then we want to meet you, so stop on by!