Adirondack Peeks Summer 2024
mental protection and the preserva tion of the Adiron dack Mountains. This organization not only nurtures a sense of cama raderie among hikers but also empowers partici pants to actively contribute to the well-being of the Adirondack region
Colby Burch
Janet Thomas
camping in the Adirondacks. Some of my fondest memo ries will always be camping with my grandparents in the Adirondacks. As I grew older, the outdoors kept calling to me, and I became a 46er on Skylight in 2022. I continue to climb frequently and am currently working on my winter 46. I have completed the Cranberry 50 and am a Saranac 6er. I love to explore new places. Eventually, I hope to complete the NE 111, but the Adirondacks will always be “home.” I have been volunteering with roadside cleanup since the start of the program and view the adopt-a-high way program as a wonderful way to help ensure that the Adirondacks stay beautiful for future generations. I also
through impactful environmental stewardship. Giving my time to an organization as passionate about the Adiron dack Mountains as I am adds a profound sense of fulfill ment in contributing to the special place that is the Ad irondacks.” Matthew Kulas #5728V is serving as our new Herd Path Adopter Coordinator. Matt is taking over the position from Joe Bogardus who faithfully did all of the coordinating and paperwork for several years. Matt shares his own words about his decision to take on the role: “I've been volun teering with the Adirondack 46er Trail Crew since my first spring meeting in 2006, after becoming a 46er in August 2005, as a way to give back to the mountains and trails. Getting to know the regulars and new faces and working together as the Trail Crew, sharing the camaraderie and fun all while having a positive impact on the mountains we love, has been far and away the best part about being an Adirondack 46er. Unfortunately living near Boston and family commitments limits me to one or two work week ends a summer. Wanting to participate more, this past summer I asked Trail Master Mark Simpson if there was a
lend a hand in herd path trail adoption with friends. I look forward to further ing my participa tion with the 46ers.” Felicia Neahr #9331 is now serving as Assistant Secretary. Felicia told us: “I ap plied for the assis tant secretary role because I enjoy all of the things that the 46er organiza tion does behind the
Felicia Neahr
scenes. I love hearing about the ways that we give back to the high peaks and the impact we're making through grants to other organizations. The organization is about so much more than just hiking 46 peaks. We have a lot of opportunities to volunteer and get involved and I'm ex cited to be able to help support our volunteer efforts in this new role.”
Matthew Kulas
way for me to contribute from a distance, in addition to my one or two Trail Crew weekends per summer. Being the Herd Path Adopter Coordinator fits perfectly.” Colby Burch #14655V has stepped into the role of As sistant Adopt a Highway Coordinator. Colby says this: “I have always loved being outdoors. I grew up hiking and
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