Registration is now OPEN for our 

4th Annual Jewish Outdoor Fun Day!

Sunday, May 22—Lag B’Omer

It’s our biggest event of the year!!!

Hikes!  Picnic!  Workshops!

Bear Mountain State Park (only 45 min from NYC!)

Don’t miss out!

REGISTER NOW at http://jocday11.eventbrite.com

(you may need to copy and paste this address into your browser)

Schedule of events:

10:15 AM Registration

• Begin the day with a hike as EASY, MODERATE or STRENUOUS as you like.
• Rejoin your friends at a sumptuous BBQ catered by Executive Caterers of Bergenfield, NJ (www.ExecutiveKosher.com).

3:30-4:30 PM

• Learn more about the great outdoors a variety of themed workshops (or lead your own*):

Knot Tying                        First Aid                           Learn to Make Beef Jerky

Orienteering                      Nutrition for Hikers             Strategic packing for a backpacking trip

Along with Frisbee, volleyball, and chilling out in the beautiful woods of Bear Mountain State Park.

*We welcome the expertise of our membership--Do you have a special knowledge of the outdoors you would like to share?  

For details about leading your own workshop and getting publicity on our mailing list, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Cost?

We are offering this full day of events to you for the special, limited time price of $29 until May 8. After 5/8, the price goes up to $37. Check it out, no inflation!  This includes your choice of leveled hike, BBQ lunch, and afternoon workshop.

Cancellation policy: Because of the reservations necessary to make this event a success, we cannot offer any refunds after May 8.  Heavy rain will cancel, but in case of all other weather we are ON.  

Who's in the crowd?

Typical attendees are between ages 21-45.  Some members are married, many are not.  We are a relaxed, welcoming and "non-New York-ish" group of people who love to explore and enjoy the outdoors.    

How many?

This year, the event is capped at 200 participants. In the past, we have had a wait list of more than 50 people. We suggest registering soon, or else keeping an eye on the eventbrite site to see how many spots are left. 

Note: Last opportunity to register is midnight on Monday, May 16. Don’t wait to sign up!

Transportation:

Manhattan: The JOC Party Bus will offer round-trip transportation from the Upper West Side of Manhattan returning to NYC at ~6:00 PM (nominal cost of $24)

Other Locations: Shortly before the event, we will share contact information for drivers leaving from points outside Manhattan.

**Be prepared to reimburse your driver $15 for gas, tolls & wear ‘n tear.  We love our drivers—don’t make them beg!

Newcomers—welcome; old timers—welcome back!

Questions?  Email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Event Chairperson: Amy Fechter

Event Committee:

Justin Backman, Maurie Backman,  Marvin Baum, Avi Golden, Sarah Gerber-Korman, Yitzy Korman, Alon Krausz, Moshe Lehman, Sara Marko, Seth Minsk, Gitty Rubin, Chaim Spear, Rachel Wolf, Nachi Winkler, Moshe Wolkowitz, Racheli Zechter, Lisa Zwick.

JOC DayHike Descriptions

May 22,2011

 


EASY

Title:Bear Mountain Zoo Walk


Route:Walk to Bear Mountain Zoo via Appalachian Trail, back via Hessian Lake. Tourthe
zoo.


Distance:1 mile, flat.


HikeLeaders: Sarah Gerber Korman/ Gitty Rubin



 

EASY/MODERATE

Title:Doodletown

Route:Hike along 1777 trail (red), back on yellow (S-BM trail)


Distance:~4 miles, 3 hours, fairly flat.


HikeLeaders: Maurie and Justin Backman

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c8/Doodletown_sign_6084.JPG
hasa detailed map of features.


http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/28/nyregion/westchester/28rdoodle.html?_r=1&p
agewanted=1&sq=bear%20mountain%20state%20park&st=cse&scp=3is an article on
doodletown.



MODERATE

Title:Anthony's Nose

Route: Hikealong Blue trail past to Anthony's Nose
for 1.8 miles.  Then down White Appalachian Trail for0.6 miles, then south along rt 9D,
across bridge, along the lake to base camp. 


Distance:3.5 miles, 3 hours, about 500 feet elevation gain.


Hike Leaders(1): Marvin Baum/ Chaim Spear


Hike Leaders(2): Rachel Wolf/ Moshe Wolcowitz


See http://www.handmaps.org/279_images/topo_map.jpg
Trail starts at bottom right where trail meets road. Take trail to Anthony's
nose,then walk across bridge, follow red trail south to home base next to
lake.



MODERATE/STRENUOUS

Title:Bear Mountain Summit/ Perkins Memorial Tower


Distance:4 miles, 4 hours, 1000 feet of vertical climb.


HikeLeaders: Nachi Winkler/Sara Marko/Lisa Zwick


See http://www.nycdayhiking.com/hikes/bearmtn.htm



Title:Popolopen Torne


Route:Hike along Hessian Lake across traffic circle, to red trail. Hike
along creek.Turn right at Blue trail. Cross footbridge, cross road, climb
Popolopen Torne.Descend on Blue trail to parking lot where bus will pick
up.


Distance: 3.5 miles, 3.5 hours, 850 feet of verticalclimb, some rock
scrambling


HikeLeaders: Alon Krausz / Racheli Zechter



STRENUOUS

Title:The Timp


Route: Ski 1777E Trail (Red) --> Cornell Mine Trail(B) -->Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail (R) to Bald Mountain --> 1777 (R) --> Ski1777E or Ski 1777W (R) --> Ski (Y) back to starting point.

Distance:6.4 miles, 3 hours, 1000 feet accumulated vertical.


HikeLeaders: Moshe Lehman/Yitzy Korman