November Newsletter 2019

**Catskill Range from Buck Ridge Lookout on Westkill Mountain, October. Photo by Steve Siegard**

End-to-End Challenge Registration Begins 12/1/19

Registration for the End-to-End Challenge begins December 1, 2019 at taconichikingclub.org. Registration is $50 and will be capped at 25 entrants. A wait list will be kept.

The End-To-End Endurance Challenge will be held on May 9, 2020. It is a 1-day hike of 30+ miles, with over 7,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain over undulating terrain along a tri-state ridge from Berry Pond in Pittsfield State Forest to the northern end of the Taconic Crest Trail at Route 346 in Vermont. Hikers are supported from beginning to end by volunteers of the Taconic Hiking Club.

Participants who successfully complete the Challenge will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment and a special “TCT 1-Day” patch. Participants who are Club members will also receive the “Bloody Foot” patch. Be aware: this Challenge is for very fit and experienced hikers and will be held rain or shine!

Sign up for The Challenge OR volunteer to help us out on May 8th or 9th! (More on volunteer opportunities to follow.)

2020 Membership Renewals are Due

You may renew online or by mail. Be sure to update changes in your contact information: email, phone or address.

To renew a membership by credit card or Paypal, go to the membership page of the Taconic Hiking Club website, or click here https://taconichikingclub.org/membership

To renew by mail, make out a check payable to the “Taconic Hiking Club” in the amount of $10. (per person). Send completed check to:

Taconic Hiking Club

Sue Jordan - Membership Chair

276 South Manning Blvd

Albany, NY 12208

A fun and successful 2019 THC/HVCC Creative Retirement Hiking Class

**THC hiking class outing at Kinderhook Creek Preserve. Photo by M Waldman**

**THC hiking class, TCT - Snow Hole hike. Photo by Jim Slavin**

**Hiking class enjoying lunch on TCT. Photo by M Waldman**

Upcoming Outings

Check the Outings page of the website for complete details. New hikes have been added since the Bulletin was published. Also check out the Taconic Hiking Club Facebook page to see pictures from past outings! See you on the trail!

Monday, November 4: Dome Summit B
Wednesday, November 13: Pittsfield State Forest B
Winter outings requested by Saturday, November 23.
Monday, November 25: Sarah Tenney Trails, Williamstown MA C+
Tuesday December 10: Hopkins Memorial Forest to Snow Hole B