Choose Your Pace: Cross-Country Skiing the Adirondacks

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What’s Included:

5 nights of accommodations

14 meals (5 B, 4 L, 5 D)

2 expert-led lectures

8 expert-led field trips

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Customary gratuities throughout the program

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Taxes

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Cancel & Transfer Policy

Trip Protection

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Choose Your Pace: Cross-Country Skiing the Adirondacks

Program No. 23189RJ Deposit at Enrollment: 100 Final payment due: 59 days before departure date

Transfer & Cancellation Policy

Note: These fees apply to at least one date of this program, but may vary by date. Program enrollments are on a per person basis and substitutions are not permitted.

If you transfer or cancel:

fee will be applied if you do not call Road Scholar Participant Services at least one business day prior to the program start date.

Transfer Fee: 100% of trip total

Cancel Fee: 100% of trip total

less than 30 days prior to the program start date

Transfer Fee: 50% of trip total

Cancel Fee: 50% of trip total

up to 30 days prior to program start date

Transfer Fee: $0.00

up to 30 days prior to the program start date

Cancel Fee: $100.00

If you transfer or cancel:	Transfer Fee:	Cancel Fee:
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less than 30 days prior to the program start date	50% of trip total	50% of trip total
up to 30 days prior to program start date	$0.00
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How to Enroll in a Program

Call Us or Enroll Online To enroll

Please call us toll free at (877) 426-8056, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET. You may also enroll online at www.roadscholar.org. To reserve space on a program, Road Scholar requires a deposit followed by final payment.

Road Scholar is Not-For-Profit

Road Scholar is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that incurs over $5 million annually on credit card fees. Please help us reduce this cost by paying for your program with a check. Please consider our paperless check option when paying on the phone or over the Internet. Our Advisors are happy to explain this payment option to you.

Tax-Deductible Donations

As a not-for-profit organization, we appreciate and rely on charitable donations to help us develop and maintain high-quality educational programs with exceptional value. Donations from U.S. citizens are tax-deductible as provided by law. As Road Scholar is not a registered charity in Canada, donations are not tax deductible for Canadian citizens.

Financial Assistance

Road Scholar offers two kinds of assistance: Scholarships, for those with desire but not the financial means to participate in our U.S.- or Canada-based learning adventures; and Caregiver Grants, designed to provide a unique respite opportunity for unpaid family caregivers to participate in a U.S.- or Canada-based Road Scholar program. Visit www.roadscholar.org/about/financial-assistance/scholarships, email us at scholarships@roadscholar.org, or call us toll free at (877) 426-8056.

General Program Information

Activity Level Ratings

Each Road Scholar program is assigned an Activity Level rating, ranging from Easy Going to Challenging, which are noted on program webpages. Try our Advanced Search tool to find programs that match your activity level. If you have special needs, or need a little extra help in finding the right program for your level of fitness and ambition, please call us and we’ll work to find options for you.

Disabilities and Special Needs

Road Scholar is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to participants with special needs and disabilities. If you have special needs requiring accommodation, please communicate them to Road Scholar at the time of enrollment. We will discuss your request with you and make every effort to accommodate you.

Service Learning

Our Service Learning programs bring participants together to work as a team to serve worthy projects. Road Scholar and sponsoring service institutions are not-for-profit organizations and are tax-exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The program price may qualify as a tax-deductible gift. However, since individual circumstances vary, we suggest participants contact their tax advisors.

Included Emergency Assistance and Medical Evacuation Insurance

Road Scholar’s continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified in our Road Scholar Assurance Plan. Whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our programs overseas, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under the Road Scholar Assurance Plan. This plan is purchased by Road Scholar on behalf of every participant. The plan provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program and insurance for emergency medical evacuation. This plan includes insurance benefits underwritten by Arch Insurance Company and emergency assistance services provided by LiveTravel Assist. To learn more about this plan, including its terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions, and to view and download a certificate of insurance, please visit: www.roadscholar.org/about/included-insurance/

Travel Health

In addition to maintaining necessary vaccinations, including seasonal influenza vaccination, Road Scholar recommends all participants consult with their physician, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Department of State regarding their health condition and any recommendations specific to the destinations they will visit or transit well before departure. While Road Scholar does its best to provide pertinent information regarding international health requirements and travel health precautions for travel abroad, please remember we are not health experts and can only share with you the recommendations made by the CDC and the US Department of State. It It is therefore your responsibility to consult with your physician and/or contact the CDC for health information specific to your travel destination. Your physician will be able to assess your overall health and fitness, provide information and guidance on health risks you may encounter while traveling, medication you may need to take, and other precautions for the prevention of injury and illness during your program.

Staying healthy is critical to enjoying your program experience, and taking common sense steps to reduce the risk of getting sick.

A week before you depart on your program, consider limiting your exposure to others. If you must be in public in the week prior to departure, wear a mask.
Do not travel if you are sick, have any symptoms of illness, or if you have had close contact with a person who is ill. Do not risk traveling if you are not feeling well.
Bring a few face masks to the program. Wearing a well-fitted mask is an effective means of protection against airborne viruses, including COVID-19. Wear a mask whenever around others, including when flying and transiting airports. Once on your program, wear a mask whenever you are in public settings, especially if you have a weakened immune system or an underlying medical condition.
Wash your hands often and practice good hygiene.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Once on the program, if you do begin to feel ill or have symptoms of illness, immediately isolate and notify the Group Leader.

For those looking for additional resources on this topic, we recommend trusted sources such as your physician, the US Department of State, CDC, and WHO.

U.S. Department of State: www.travel.state.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): www.cdc.gov/travel
World Health Organization (WHO): www.who.int/

Your health and safety are of the utmost importance to us. To learn more about Road Scholar’s commitment to our participants’ well-being and the steps you can take to keep yourself healthy when traveling, please visit www.roadscholar.org/practical-information/general-health-safety/

Please also be sure to review our Travel Updates webpage for the latest travel information, steps we are taking to keep your program experience as safe as possible, as well as helpful information about how to prepare for your upcoming program and what to expect once you're there. www.roadscholar.org/practical-information/travel-updates/

Domestic Travel Arrangements

Programs in the United States and Canada require independent arrivals and departures unless otherwise stated, meaning that you must make your own travel arrangements to and from the program site. If you are flying to your program, you will be responsible for getting yourself from the airport to the starting location of your program and returning to the airport at the end. Please keep in mind that many airlines assess penalties if you need to change or cancel your ticket— up to 100 percent of the ticket price in certain cases — for which you will be responsible. Please also be aware that Road Scholar may occasionally have to alter a program in a way that affects flight schedules, and you will be responsible for changing your flight arrangements and paying applicable fees. For the greatest protection, we recommend waiting until 60 days prior to your program in the United States or Canada to purchase airfare.

International Travel Arrangements

Road Scholar Can Help Arrange Your International Airfare

Almost all of our international programs can be purchased with airfare arranged by Road Scholar. We have negotiated special international rates with major airlines. A list of departure cities can be found by visiting our website or calling to speak with one of our experienced Advisors. As an added benefit, guaranteed airport transfers on the program’s published start and end date are included with your international air travel when arranged through Road Scholar. If your preferred airport is not listed, or you would like to travel on a different day, travel in premium or business class, specify the airline or routing, or travel independently before or after our program, we are happy to customize and create a personalized air travel itinerary to meet your needs. Select the “Custom Flight Arrangements” option and then the airport you want, or discuss your flight preferences with one of our expert air Travel Advisors.

Arranging Your Own International Airfare

If you choose to make your own international air travel arrangements, you will be responsible for getting yourself from the airport to the starting location of your program and returning to the airport at the end. Please keep in mind that many airlines assess penalties if you need to change or cancel your ticket— up to 100 percent of the ticket price in certain cases — for which you will be responsible. Please also be aware that Road Scholar may occasionally have to alter a program in a way that affects flight schedules, and you will be responsible for changing your flight arrangements and paying applicable fees. For the greatest protection, we recommend waiting until 90 days prior to your International program to purchase airfare,

Road Scholar Optional Trip Protection with “Cancel for Any Reason” Coverage

The optional Road Scholar Trip Protection Plan helps protect your investment if you must cancel or interrupt your program for specified, covered reasons, such as illness or injury to you, your traveling companion or an immediate family member of you or your traveling companion. Plus, if you need to cancel your program for any reason not covered by insurance, you will receive a credit good for future travel with Road Scholar for the full amount of the Road Scholar cancellation fee. The plan also provides benefits if you are delayed getting to or returning home from your program and protects your investment should you have an emergency during your program that causes you to miss program days or return home earlier than expected. Your airfare, whether purchased through Road Scholar or independently, is covered at no additional cost — an exceptional benefit and value offered exclusively to Road Scholar participants. You will receive information about this optional travel insurance plan when you enroll in a program. To learn more about this plan, including its terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions, and to view and download a certificate of insurance, please visit: www.roadscholar.org/about/protection-plan.

Additional Program Information

Our goal is to make sure our participants have the most enjoyable and rewarding program experience possible. Whether you are considering one of Road Scholar’s many educational adventures or are currently enrolled in a program, we highly recommend you review the additional program information available in the Practical Information section on our website. The section includes a wide range of topics and information -- everything from how to choose the perfect program to traveling solo to insurance. Please visit www.roadscholar.org/practical-information, or call us if you have specific questions. After you enroll in a program, please be sure to carefully read all pre-program communications and your Program preparatory materials, as they provide important information about how to prepare for your upcoming program and what to expect once you're there.

Program Policies

Deposit, Transfer and Cancellation Policy

Road Scholar requires deposits for all its programs, and charges fees if you transfer or cancel your enrollment. Deposits and fees vary between programs. Please refer to the Deposit, Transfer & Cancellation Policy on program webpages for specific deposit amounts, and transfer and cancellation fee schedules. Please note that enrollments are on a per person basis and substitutions are not permitted.

About Program Details and Itineraries

We make every effort to operate our programs as advertised. The information on our website is updated regularly, and reflects the most up to date information. We are committed to providing participants with final program details no later than three weeks before the start of land programs within the United States, four weeks for programs International and Afloat programs. and one week for online programs. However, itineraries or other aspects of a program may change due to situations beyond the control. If this happens we will do our best to notify you of the change prior to arriving on your program. We ask you to pack a little extra patience and flexibility, just in case there are last-minute changes to your program.

If Road Scholar Cancels or Interrupts a Program

Road Scholar reserves the right to cancel programs prior to departure, terminate a program early, and to take action as needed on an individual or group basis when, in Road Scholar’s opinion, the health, safety or well-being of participants requires such action. Additionally, due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances, Road Scholar must occasionally cancel or change the dates of a program. When that occurs we will notify you as far in advance as possible and will assist you in transferring your enrollment to another program or refunding your full Road Scholar program payment. If you have made transportation arrangements, such as an airline ticket purchase, Road Scholar will give you a credit good for future travel with Road Scholar to help cover the cost of transferring your travel arrangements for use on a replacement program. The maximum value of the credit will be $300 and documentation of your paid fees is required before issuance of the credit.

Accuracy of Information

While every effort is made to provide accurate information on our website and in our catalogs, Road Scholar is not responsible for typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to program descriptions, pricing, and availability. Road Scholar reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may appear in our publications, and to change or update information at any time without prior notice. If you discover an error on our website or catalog, please let us know.

Program Pricing

As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities at a remarkable value. We do everything in our power to ensure that the published program price is the price you pay. On occasion, costs we can’t anticipate and that are beyond our control arise and may be passed along to you. If this occurs, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Terms and Conditions

Program Selection
We want every participant to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding program experience. The travel and activities of Road Scholar programs require participants to be in good general health and capable of performing all program activities as described by the program description and its corresponding Activity Level. As a group travel experience, participants must be capable of caring for themselves during the program and agree not to impede the progress of the program or interfere with the enjoyment of other participants. Participants are required to disclose known medical and physical conditions that may interfere with their safety and well being or the safety and well being of others during this program. Road Scholar may limit or terminate the participation in the program at the participant’s expense and without refund any participants who fail to disclose all medical information or do not honestly assess their physical capabilities in advance. With this information in mind, carefully consider the travel and program demands as described on the Road Scholar website, and consult with your physician about your travel plans. If after enrolling you have second thoughts about the program you chose, please call us and we will be happy to assist you in finding a program better suited to your abilities.

Responsibility

Road Scholar’s responsibility is limited. Road Scholar organizes, promotes, and sells educational programs consisting of certain travel services, including land, air, and water transportation, excursions, and cruise/barge/hotel accommodations that Road Scholar purchases or reserves from various suppliers (collectively, “Suppliers”). Road Scholar neither owns nor operates any of these Suppliers; they are independent contractors and are not Road Scholar’s agents. Therefore, Road Scholar is not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any Supplier or any other third party. You agree that you will look to such Suppliers, and not to Road Scholar or its agents, for any accident, injury, property damage, or personal loss you may suffer. Without limitation, Road Scholar is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to person or property, death, delay, or inconvenience in connection with the provision of, or failure to provide, any goods or services occasioned by or resulting from — but not limited to — acts of God or force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation, or the failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time, or for any other cause beyond the direct control of Road Scholar.

Safety & Risks

Certain risks — from natural disasters to accidents, outbreaks of illness, crime, insect-borne and other infectious diseases, environmental risks to health, terrorism and other unforeseen events — are inherent in travel. While such occurrences are beyond our control, we make substantial efforts to be prepared for such possibilities. Participants are encouraged to review the safety and travel information provided by the U.S. Department of State and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to learn about current security issues, travel advisories and warnings, recent embassy notices, country-specific health information, health risks you may encounter while traveling, precautions for the prevention of illness, disease and general health issues during your program and other helpful destination-specific information. By enrolling in a program, you agree to assume responsibility for your own health, safety, and welfare, and acknowledge that Road Scholar cannot guarantee your safety or health at any time.

Admission & Participation Policy

The granting or denial of admission to a program is within the sole discretion of Road Scholar. Road Scholar reserves the right to revoke admission or terminate or limit participation at any time if Road Scholar reasonably determines a participant’s condition, behavior or actions are inappropriate or disruptive, or adversely affect the participant’s health or safety, or the health, safety or enjoyment of other participants. Road Scholar reserves the right to take action as needed on an individual or group basis when, in Road Scholar’s sole opinion, the health, safety or well-being of participants requires such action.

Photography and Video

Road Scholar reserves the right to take photographs, videos or audio/visual recordings during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them, whether taken by a representative of Road Scholar or by other participants, for promotional purposes. By enrolling in a Road Scholar program, participants agree to allow their images or recordings to be used for such purposes. Participants who prefer that their images or recordings not be used are asked to identify themselves to program staff and the photographer at the commencement of their program. For Road Scholar online programs, all audio or video recordings, content and materials are the property of Road Scholar. Participants are prohibited from taking screen captures, or making, copying or distributing all or part of any audio or video recordings of online programs.

Online Program Terms

If you enroll in one of Road Scholar’s online programs, you are responsible for the integrity of the device on which you will attend this online program, as well as your own high-speed internet connection. Road Scholar is not responsible for outages or interruptions in internet service. Road Scholar cannot and will not provide recordings, content or materials, or provide reimbursement of any kind, for missed portion(s) of your online program, regardless of the reason.

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Modifications to Terms and Conditions

Road Scholar reserves the right at any time to update, change, modify, or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will become effective upon posting the changes, modifications or revisions to the Terms and Conditions. Accordingly, participants should review Road Scholar’s Terms and Conditions regularly prior to travel in order to ensure they are aware of any changes.

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Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation

North River, NY

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Winter Sports at Garnet Hill

North River, NY

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At a Glance

The Adirondacks of New York offer stunning vistas and dynamic terrain, perfect for an active winter learning adventure with Road Scholar! Join expert instructors each day as you break into groups by activity level to explore 30 miles of groomed cross country ski trails, dedicated snow shoe trails and direct access to marvelous backcountry ski trails at Garnet Hill Lodge. Plus, learn about area wildlife and nature, and delve into stories of the garnet mines that make this area famous. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned skier or snowshoer, you’ll love exploring the winter wonderland of the Adirondacks. Transfer available at added cost.

Activity Level

Outdoor: Choose Your Pace

Choose from cross-country skiing or snowshoeing options each day based on your desired level of challenge, up to eight miles and 1,200-foot elevation gain. For more experienced skiers, backcountry trips will be offered.

Best of all, you’ll…

Decide among three activities each day based on your desired level of challenge, from introductory cross-country ski lessons to a nighttime snowshoe trek.
Rendezvous at the charming Sugar House in a cabin in the woods for your picnic lunch by the wood stove.
On some days, choose from other active adventures like snowshoeing and outdoor survival lessons instead of skiing.

General Notes

Program does not include ski rentals. Skis can be rented for the duration of the program from Garnet Hill Lodge upon arrival at the rate of $70. Snow shoes can be rented at $50 for the program duration. Airport transfer available at added cost. Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.

Featured Expert

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Jim Rucker

Jim Rucker and his wife are the owners of Garnet Hill Lodge. Jim is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys running, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and skiing. Whenever the opportunity arises, he is out hiking the trails or canoeing the lakes and rivers of the Adirondack Mountains. Jim has had a home in the Adirondacks for more than 20 years and is thoroughly familiar with the trails, both easy and more challenging, that are accessible from the lodge. He enjoys introducing Road Scholars to these activities.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

Jim Rucker View biography

Jim Rucker and his wife are the owners of Garnet Hill Lodge. Jim is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys running, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and skiing. Whenever the opportunity arises, he is out hiking the trails or canoeing the lakes and rivers of the Adirondack Mountains. Jim has had a home in the Adirondacks for more than 20 years and is thoroughly familiar with the trails, both easy and more challenging, that are accessible from the lodge. He enjoys introducing Road Scholars to these activities.

Suggested Reading List (5 books)

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The Adirondack Reader

by Adirondack Mountain Club

Writers of the past 400 years reflect the changing attitudes toward wilderness and the development of wild lands in the Adirondack Mountains.

High Peaks: A History of Hiking the Adirondacks from Noah to Neoprene

by Tim Rowland

The unique geological history of the Adirondacks can be found in a pebble. So discovers humorist and outdoorsman Tim Rowland as he chronicles the evolution of hiking in the howling wilderness of the High Peaks. From nineteenth-century guides’ “random scoots” to Melville Dewey’s “Adirondaks Loj” to today’s technologically enhanced weekenders, Rowland, who has climbed the forty-six himself, incorporates personal anecdotes and laugh-out-loud wit to capture the appeal and beauty of this beloved region, all the while reminding us of the importance of keeping these stunning mountains, and their attendant “neat rocks,” “Forever Wild.”

Adirondack Trails with Tales: History Hikes through the Adirondack Park and the Lake George, Lake Champlain and Mohawk Valley Regions

by Russell Dunn and Barbara Delaney

Bike, paddle, bike, or cross-country ski along beautiful trails through sites made famous by Adirondack guides, artists, writers, entrepreneurs, colonial settlers, and combatants in the French and Indian and Revolutionary Wars. Visit abandoned iron mines and the ruins of tanneries, famous Adirondack great camps and old resorts, lost villages, Native American battlegrounds, and the homestead of John Brown, catalyst for the Civil War. Visit the scene of America s first naval battle and marvel at geological wonders like Indian Pass, Canajoharie Gorge, Chimney Mountain, and the tufa caves of Van Hornesville. Includes detailed directions, maps, photographs, and vintage postcards. Foreword by Joe Martens, President, Open Space Institute. Hikes include: Valcour Island, Coon Mountain, Crown Point: Fort St. Frederic & His Majesty s Fort of Crown Point, Fort Ticonderoga, Ironville & Penfield Homestead, Rock Pond, Rogers Rock, Shelving Rock Mountain & Shelving Rock Falls, Prospect Mountain, Fort George and Bloody Pond, Cooper s Cave & Betar Byway, John Brown s Farm, Mt. Jo & Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Adirondac & Indian Pass, East Branch of the Ausable River & Adirondack Mountain Reserve, Santanoni, The Sagamore, Paul Smiths, Hooper Garnet Mine, Chimney Mountain, Kunjamuk Cave, Griffin, Griffin Falls, & Auger Falls, Moss Island, Tufa Caves & Waterfalls of Van Hornesville, Canajoharie Gorge, and Wolf Hollow.

The Adirondacks: A History of America's First Wilderness

by Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider's book is a romance, a story of first love between Americans and a thing they call "wilderness." For it was in the Adirondacks that masses of non-Native Americans first learned to cherish the wilderness as a place of recreation and solace. In this lyrical narrative history, the author reveals that the affair between Americans and the Adirondacks was by no means one of love at first sight. And even now, Schneider shows that Americans' relationship with the glorious mountains and rivers of the Adirondacks continues to change. As in every good romance, nothing is as simple as it appears.

Adirondack Wildlife: A Field Guide

by James M. Ryan

The breathtaking six-million-acre Adirondack Park in upstate New York is comprised of a multiplicity of habitats, including over 2,800 lakes and ponds, more than 30,000 miles of running water, and 46 major mountain peaks. Adirondack Wildlife: A Field Guide is, astonishingly, the first authoritative handbook devoted to the natural history and ecology of the Adirondacks and the Park’s invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The book leads the reader on an intimate journey through the Adirondack Park, beginning with the alpine communities above timberline and descending through the conifer and hardwood forests to the wetlands, streams, and lakes. Ryan’s crisp and authoritative species-by-species accounts of the park’s fauna are fabulously illustrated in color and in black and white. The book is portable and geared towards use in the field. Each chapter concludes with “sources and additional readings;” back matter includes a glossary and species checklists. The park’s hundreds of thousands of residents and millions of visitors will profit immeasurably by having the indispensable Adirondack Wildlife at hand.

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Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation

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Garnet Hill Lodge

Activity note: Shuttle from Albany Airport will be leaving at 2:00 p.m. at the latest; driving about 88 miles, approximately 1.5 hours riding time. If you plan on taking the shuttle, please complete and return the shuttle information form that can be found in the information packet. Upon receipt of the form, a Road Scholar representative will reach out to you confirming your pickup location and shuttle time.

Afternoon: Program Registration: Registration will be completed with the hotel front desk staff, and you will receive any materials that reflect new changes, other important information, and confirmation of the location of the Orientation session. Orientation will take place at 5:30 P.M. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. Program does not include ski rentals. Skis can be rented for the duration of the program from Garnet Hill Lodge upon arrival. Skis only (includes skis, poles, boots): $70 Snowshoes only (includes snowshoes, poles, boots): $50 Skis and snowshoes (includes skis, snowshoes, poles, boots): $100 Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Dinner: At 5:00 p.m., we will enjoy a special welcome reception at Garnet Hill’s Log House Restaurant. Guests will meet the Group Leader and mingle with fellow Road Scholars, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. At 6:00 p.m., dinner will be served.

Evening: Immediately following dinner, our Group Leader will review Monday’s activities in detail, giving you an opportunity to sign up for your track choice. We will then be given the opportunity to introduce ourselves and enjoy time visiting by the grand fireplace in the main lodge. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead.

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Winter Sports at Garnet Hill

North River, NY

B,L,D

Garnet Hill Lodge

Activity note: All groups will spend the day cross country skiing or snowshoeing on our trails. Participants may choose from a snowshoeing lesson, an easy ski with an instructor, or a more challenging ski with an instructor.

Breakfast: At Garnet Hill Lodge’s Log House Restaurant.

Morning: After breakfast, we will meet at the Outdoor Center. Garnet Hill will run shuttles to the Outdoor Center at 8:45 a.m. From 9:00-10:00 a.m., we will be fitting participants with equipment. Snowshoe: Trek on Hooper Loop where we will see the Old Hooper Garnet Mine and William Blake Pond returning to the Outdoor Center. Track 2: Easy Ski: Lesson 1 – Getting used to our ski equipment. Track 3:Intermediate Ski: Lesson 1 – Kick, Snow-Plow. Track 4: Advanced Ski: Ski with instructor on Garnet Hill’s groomed trails who can evaluate participants skill levels and provide guidance.

Lunch: Each participant will be able to make their own lunch from a delicious and varied picnic lunch spread laid out during breakfast. Participants will pack up their lunch. Unless otherwise noted, lunch will be had by Road Scholars at our Outdoor Center.

Afternoon: After lunch, participants will choose an afternoon track. Track 1: Snowshoe: A short trek on Garnet Hill’s snowshoe trails for those who still want more exercise! Track 2: Easy Ski: Continue Lesson 1 Track 3: Easy Ski: Ski with the instructor on Garnet Hill’s groomed trails staying in the Upper Trails Area. Track 4 – Advanced Ski: Ski a challenging route on Garnet Hill’s groomed trails and finish at the Rogers Road Pick-up where a van will meet participants to take them back to the Lodge. Alternate Afternoon Activity: Watch a video on the history of the Adirondack area. At 5:30 P.M. join us for the early evening meeting during which we will hear about and sign up for activities for the day ahead.

Dinner: At Garnet Hill Lodge.

Evening: After dinner, at the lodge, we’ll enjoy a lecture on a topic that will give participants a greater understanding of the Adirondack region.

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Winter Sports at Garnet Hill

North River, NY

B,L,D

Garnet Hill Lodge

Activity note: All groups will spend the day cross country skiing or snowshoeing on our trails. Participants may choose from a snowshoeing lesson, an easy ski with an instructor, or a more challenging ski with an instructor.

Breakfast: At Garnet Hill Lodge's Log House Restaurant.

Morning: We will meet at the Outdoor Center at 9:00 a.m. Garnet Hill will run shuttles to the outdoor center at 8:45 a.m. Track 1 Snowshoe: Trek to the Sugar House and Apple Farm taking lunch at the Sugar House and return from Apple Farm by van. Track 2: Easy Ski: Lesson 2: Kick, Snow-Plow. Track 3 – Easy Ski: Lesson 2 – Snow-Plow, Uphill Track 4: Advanced Ski: A backcountry ski on forest trails down to the lake and heading west along the lake to Old Farm Clearing, then back along Old Farm Trail, returning to the Outdoor Center.

Lunch: Picnic lunch packed during breakfast.

Afternoon: After lunch, participants will choose an afternoon track. Track 1 Snowshoe: A short trek on Garnet Hill’s snowshoe trails Track 2: Easy Ski: Ski with the instructor on Garnet Hill’s groomed trails staying in the Upper Trails Area. Track 3 Intermediate Ski: Take a van to North Acres Farm and the ski the trails in that area with the instructor, returning in the van to the Outdoor Center. Track 4: Advanced Ski: Continue backcountry ski. Alternate Activity: “Winter Survival” Lesson. Learn to build fires and shelters, and develop your overall wilderness survival skills. At 5:30 P.M., join us for the early evening meeting during which we will hear about and sign up for activities for the day ahead.

Dinner: At Garnet Hill Lodge.

Evening: We’ll join the Group Leader on an evening snowshoe outing. With very little light pollution, Garnet Hill is the perfect place for stargazing. Guests are always welcome to relax by the fire or take advantage of the games room, and our cozy pub is open to all guests and patrons.

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4

Winter Sports at Garnet Hill

North River, NY

B,L,D

Garnet Hill Lodge

Activity note: All groups will spend the day cross country skiing or snowshoeing on our trails. Participants may choose from a snowshoeing lesson, an easy ski with an instructor, or a more challenging ski with an instructor.

Breakfast: At Garnet Hill Lodge’s Log House Restaurant.

Morning: We will meet at the Outdoor Center at 9:00 a.m. Garnet Hill will run shuttles to the outdoor center at 8:45 a.m. Track 1 Snowshoe: We will trek to Watch Hill that has marvelous views of Indian Lake and Snowy Mountain. We will take a van to and from the trailhead for this trek. Track 2: Easy Ski: Lesson 3: Snow-Plow, Uphill. Track 3 Intermediate Ski: Lesson 3 – Putting it all together, Downhill Turns Track 4 Advanced Ski: Ski along the old carriage road to Camp Santanoni, one of the Adirondack great camps. We will lunch at the camp and ski back to the trailhead. We will take a van to and from the trailhead.

Lunch: Picnic lunch packed during breakfast.

Afternoon: After lunch, participants will choose an afternoon track. Track 1 Snowshoe: Continue Watch Hill trek returning by van to the Lodge Track 2: Easy Ski: Take a van to North Acres Farm and the ski the trails in that area with the instructor, returning in the van to the Outdoor Center. Track 3: Intermediate Ski: Take a van to Apple Farm and the ski the trails in that area with the instructor, returning in the van to the Outdoor Center. Track 4: Advanced Ski: Continue Camp Santanoni ski, returning to the lodge by van. Alternate Activity: Yoga at the Outdoor Center. At 5:30 P.M., join us for the early evening meeting during which we will hear about and sign up for activities for the day ahead.

Dinner: At Garnet Hill Lodge.

Evening: At the lodge, we’ll enjoy a lecture on a topic that will give participants a greater understanding of the Adirondack region.

DAY

5

Winter Sports at Garnet Hill

North River, NY

B,L,D

Garnet Hill Lodge

Activity note: All groups will spend the day cross country skiing or snowshoeing on our trails. Participants may choose from a snowshoeing lesson, an easy ski with an instructor, or a more challenging ski with an instructor.

Breakfast: At Garnet Hill Lodge’s Log House Restaurant.

Morning: We will meet at the Outdoor Center at 9:00 a.m. Garnet Hill will run shuttles to the outdoor center at 8:45 a.m. Track 1 Snowshoe: We will trek to Elizabeth Point, a scenic point on 13th Lake with nice views over the lake to the mountains on the other side. Conditions permitting, we will trek back along the lake. Track 2: Easy Ski: Lesson 3 – Putting it all together, Downhill Turns. Track 3: Intermediate Ski: Lesson 4 - Efficiency Track 4: Advanced Ski: Ski down to 13th Lake and head east to the 13th Lake Trailhead, where a van will take participants back to the Outdoor Center.

Lunch: Picnic lunch packed during breakfast.

Afternoon: After lunch, participants will choose an afternoon track. Track 1 Snowshoe: Continue trek returning from Elizabeth Point. Track 2: Easy Ski: Take a van to Apple Farm and ski the trails in that area with the instructor, returning in the van to the Outdoor Center. Track 3: Intermediate Ski: An easy/intermediate ski on GHL trails. Track 4: Advanced Ski: Ski a challenging route on GHL trails. Alternate Activity: Outdoor skills presentation followed by slideshow of pictures taken during the week.

Dinner: At Garnet Hill Lodge. Share favorite experiences and enjoy camaraderie with new Road Scholar friends during our farewell dinner.

Evening: At the lodge, we’ll enjoy live music from local singer/guitarist, Dave Hyde, relax with new friends, and celebrate the end of a great week! Prepare for check-out and departure in the morning.

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6

Program Concludes

North River, NY

B

Activity note: Shuttle will be departing the Lodge to Albany Airport in the morning, based on flight schedule. Please do not book flights until after 12:00 Noon. Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon.

Breakfast: At the Log House Restaurant. This concludes our program.

Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. For those enrolled to take the shuttle back to Albany Airport, the return shuttle will be based around your flight schedules and departure time will be sent to you prior to your program. If you are taking the shuttle, please do not book flights until after 12:00 Noon. Your information packet will include a form to fill out and send to Road Scholar regarding your flight information. It is very important to fill out this form. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on another rewarding program in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!

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