Backcountry Skiing New York

Autumn At Greenbrook Sanctuary: Naturalist Tour and Scenic Palisades Hike

Day in the Freezer... Big Snow Indoor Skiing/Snowboarding

BIG SNOW AMERICAN DREAM.... Join Xplore N More for a day of skiing and riding at Big Snow in the American Dream Mall. Yes, ski season is almost upon us, so lets get the rust off and get ready for the upcoming season! For those of you who aren't familiar with it, Big Snow is the only indoor ski/snowboard park in the US. Luckily for us, it's located close by, in northern NJ at the American Dream Mall right across from Metlife/Giants stadium. We will meet at 2pm for a 2 hour session. Big Snow has locker rooms where you can change and secure your gear/clothing. You may want to arrive 20-30 min early to check in and get changed in the locker room. Your ticket gives you access to the lockers so no need to bring extra money. **See ticket purchase info below.** Following our session, we will head upstairs to the Yard House for food and drinks. **PLEASE NOTE:** There is a Giants game at MetLife at 1PM. The later start is to avoid the game and traffic. You should also not be paying event parking prices since we are not attending the game. Parking lot A is the closet to Big Snow. ***Ticket Purchase Info*** You will need to buy your ticket ahead of time. Big Snow has worked with XNM to offer us an excellent discounted rate on tickets and rentals. Costs are as follows: **2 hour snow pass includes rental equipment/jacket/pants/helmet - $45.99** OR **2 hour slope access ticket (no rentals) - $35.99** Instructions for accessing our group rate are below: #1 Go to [https://bigsnowad.snowcloud.shop/auth/account](https://bigsnowad.snowcloud.shop/auth/account) #2 Create an account #3 Go to the "GROUPS TAB" #4 Enter our group credentials: Access Code: XXXXXXXXX PIN: XXXXXXXXX #5 Click “View Products,” then click the number of tickets you would like. Fill out your information and complete the checkout/waiver until you get the barcode, then you are all set! (Please ensure the barcode is present upon arrival)

Halloween Happy Hour Gathering

Halloween Gathering! Join the Swiss Ski Club on Friday, October 30 for our Halloween Happy Hour! We look forward to seeing members, friends of the club, and newcomers for beer, cocktails and bites at: Bierhaus NYC 712 Third Ave at 45th St. In Manhattan 6pm -? A la carte menu [https://share.google/ag8mtDALEaN9HhfHw](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/share.google/ag8mtDALEaN9HhfHw__;!!A_kSX19cfVk!HotCOjTXyAO1_ZOBq7Iq5ddu35xJOxnebT2aOljx4A7Tg2zskMjOwc3h3YOa63At91T5nfAtNV_ZM6kcz44$) Costumes, funny hats, and alteregos welcome! Winter is coming!

Halloween Gathering with Swiss Ski Club

Biking Fall Colors Jim Thorpe/Lehigh River - ByoB or Rent, 20-30miles

Smoky Mountain Boots and Roots Hiking

**OVERVIEW** Are you into endless views? Old-growth forests? Mist bouncing off a 100-foot waterfall hitting your face? Then spend a long weekend with a small group of women hiking the best trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (including parts of the Appalachian Trail). Channel your inner goat girl as you stroll through iconic scenery and listen to stories of the women who helped shape the Smokies. Take a brief break from the trail living out your pottery fantasies throwing clay on the wheel and sculpting your very own mug. Then kick back like a queen with nightly glamping near Gatlinburg, TN. **BOOTS = HIKING** Get your blues and greens in on three stunning hikes that don’t even look real. The views from Charlies Bunion and Ramsay Cascades are complete madness. Wind your way through pine trees and over classic creek crossings that make you momentarily consider a coonskin hat. (But not really, because animals ♥️) **ROOTS = HER-STORY** Did you know a woman was the first settler to move to the Smoky Mountains? You didn’t? That’s because Martha Jane Huskey Ogle’s husband called dibs on the fame. Learn about the deliciously woman-heavy history of a wilderness that man tried real hard to claim as his own. Your Explorer Chick guide will drop all the juicy gossip, connecting you to the goosebumpy sisterhood who walked before you. Deep dive into Appalachian crafts straddling a wheel and molding a coffee mug with your very own hands. Local artists will guide you through the entire pottery process and only help when needed. After 10 weeks of drying, firing, and glazing, your mug will show up at your doorstep. Surprise! Relive the SHE-nanigans of your Smokies trip. **YOU FEELING MAX COMFY WHILE GLAMPING** Put your feet up in total Insta-worthy digs at our adorable glamping site minutes from Gatlinburg. You will sleep in a tent that has been tastefully decorated and luxuriously appointed with WiFi and temperature control – with meals freshly prepared at camp by your Explorer Chick guides. You only have one task after hiking: RELAX. **ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS:** * Hike the Appalachian Trail to the sweeping panaromic views from Charlies Bunion * Get up close and personal with the Smokies tallest waterfall, Ramsey Cascades * Learn how to work clay on a wheel as you create your one of a kind glazed coffee mug * Kick back at camp with breakfasts and dinners cooked by your Explorer Chick guides. * Sleep easy at our Glamping site with canvas tents outfitted with all the creature comforts. * Relax with a comprehensive itinerary that makes the logistics, transportation, navigation, meal planning, lodging, and everything between easy. * Geek out with supportive and encouraging Explorer Chicks on a private, women-only, small group adventure tour. **See the website for full details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/womens-smoky-mountain-boots-and-roots-hiking-trip/](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/womens-smoky-mountain-boots-and-roots-hiking-trip/) **Say Hello 👋** 💻 Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Club Meeting @ Under the Boot

All are welcome to join us at our club meeting/happy hour, this time in JC. Come to the meeting to meet our trip leaders, ask questions and hear about what we’re planning for the Winter!

NYC Marathon Cheer Zone

Let us go out and. cheer our members and everyone else who is running in the NYC Marathon. I will start the cheering in LIC at Gantry Bar and move from there to Manhattan. People usually cheer all around the city so if you are cheering anywhere else we can also meet up at the end. People are welcome to cheer at any other spot along the way. I will pick a bar where we can all meet after close to the race. Most bars in the Upper West Side are usually packed to the brim for the race so hopefully we can find one that is not. I will set up a WhatsApp chat to coordinate cheering and meeting points once we get close to the event. If you are running also RSVP and let us know your BIB number. I will be out in LIC cheering the head of the pack around 9am.

Biking to the Montauk Lighthouse and overnight stay - 25 to 145 mile options

Our annual Montauk bike trip is on. We are going to bike the length of Long Island from Queensboro Plaza to the Montauk lighthouse in one day. A super fun 145 miles. We will bike along the south shore of Long Island stopping for coffee, brunch and beer along the way. This year we will have a few options for those not wanting to ride the entire length. We have the an 80 mile, 60 miles and 25 mile options. We will have two spots to meet for the rides in the city. If you are doing the 145 miles some people will meet at 4:30am in Long Island City or at Grand Army Plaza. **Meeting points and time for each ride length** **145 miles** 04h30 at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn or Queensboro Plaza at LIC Map of the 145 mile option: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EddLsiNkyZinE5v78 **80 miles** LIRR from Grand Central that leaves at 07h39 and arrives in Patchogue at 09h17. For Woodside, Penn Station, etc check the MTA website for the departure schedule at those stations. Map of the ride: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tyekzifVgFE3r2Q39 **60 miles** Meet at Westhampton at 12h30. There is a 09h53 train from Grand Central that arrives in Westhampton at noon. We will arrive around 12h30 by bike. You can either wait at one of the delis or hang out at the beach until we arrive. Map of the 60 mile ride https://maps.app.goo.gl/CKs6JCo8emRXAL7x7 **25 miles** Meet at Bridgehampton Wölffer Estate Wine Stand at 15h00. Take the 12h05 train from Grand Central (check MTA schedule for other stations) and arrive in Bridgehampton at 14h46. Ride to Wölffer Estate Wine Stand. Average pace will be **13mph** but we might not stick together as people will be going at different paces over the 140 miles and some people might get tired and end up taking the train to Montauk if it gets too late. We will stay overnight In Montauk. You can arrange your own accommodations or share a room with the group. I will most likely book a few rooms. I will collect the money for the hotel end of September. I will post a WhatsApp chat for the group the week of this trip. **The Plan** Saturday: 04h30 Leave from Queensboro Plaza in LIC or Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn 09h30 Arrive at Toast Coffee and Kitchen in Patchogue 10h30 Leave Toast Coffee and Kitchen 12h30 Arrive in Westhampton 15h00 Arrive at Wolfer Estate Wine Stand in Bridgehampton 16h00 Leave Wölffer Estate Wine Stand at the Mountauk Lighthouse 18h00 Arrive at the Montauk Lighthouse 18h30 Leave Lighthouse 19h00 Arrive at the hotel 20h30 Dinner 22h00 Pub hangout and dance party Sunday: 12h00 Take LiRR back from Montauk to the city **The route** Here is the link to the route on Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/2968652085855489014 **Accomodations** I will book accommodations closer to the date. We will stay at a motel in Montauk. Haven't picked one yet. I estimate to be about $100 to share a spot but it depends on the hotel rates in Montauk when I book the room. Again you can book your own if you want.

Silvermine 9:30 8.5 miles , October 18, (Moderate)

Greetings: Combination of near peak color change and great views , makes today one of the best hikes in Harriman. We'll meet at the Silvermine parking area at 9:30 a.m. Figure the hike will be about 8.5 miles. Bring lunch, boots, and a reasonably good attitude NO DOGS. NO SMOKING NO public transportation restrooms available thanks jay 201 966-5482 AMC website listing: [https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001L0Np2AK/act00024333](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001L0Np2AK/act00024333)

Diamond Mountain & Pine Meadow Lake — 5 Mile Hike

Diamond Mountain & Pine Meadow Lake — Harriman State Park https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/diamond-mountain-trail?sh=icfnhe&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality Join us for a scenic fall hike through Harriman State Park featuring rocky mountain trails, Stony Brook, Pine Meadow Lake, and beautiful views from Diamond Mountain. We'll hike at a conversational pace and take breaks at scenic spots along the way. Distance: \~5–6 miles Elevation Gain:\~ 800–1,000 feet Pace: \~2 mph Difficulty: Moderate/Vigorous — expect rocky and uneven terrain, roots, stream crossings, and some steeper sections Estimated Time:\~ 3–3.5 hours including breaks This is a social group hike rather than a race. We'll stay together and regroup at major trail intersections and scenic viewpoints. Please bring: * 2–3 liters of water * Snacks/lunch * Sturdy hiking shoes with good traction * Trekking poles recommended * Weather-appropriate layers * Bug spray/sunscreen as appropriate Important: Harriman trails can be rocky and wet, particularly around the streams. Please make sure you're comfortable hiking on uneven terrain and handling moderate elevation gain. Meeting point: Reeves Meadow Visitor Center / parking area Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can organize the group and start on time.

Moab Hiking, Rappelling, And Off Road Weekend

Your salt lamp is trying its best to inspire but sometimes, you need the real thing. Escape into the russet vistas and sublime arches of this 4-day women’s multisport adventure in stunning Moab, Utah. This is your golden ticket to lace up those hiking boots and leave real life behind as we explore both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Marvel at the colossal swoops of sandstone that frame the breathtaking landscapes like a picture. Summon your inner mountain goat as you scramble up slick rock and skip across sand dunes. Escape the crowds to discover an otherworldly quiet no meditation app can inspire. Slip into a realm that seems plucked from another dimension, brimming with rock dunes, fins, and hidden slot canyons. Suit up, tie in, and prepare to rappel over 100 feet to the secret canyon floor below. Then do it all over again (AND AGAIN) on a beginner-friendly canyoneering adventure. You’ll scramble, downclimb, and maybe even wade through gorgeous, remote slot canyons. End the day with a stunning sunset hike to the most iconic spot in all of Utah. Show off those sick carpool skills as you climb into the driver’s seat of an off-road vehicle. Let the sand slap your face and the wind tangle your hair as you become one with ancient desert lore. Unearth ancient relics and dinosaur bones while navigating tunnels, ravines, hills, and arches. We’ll explore the unique town of Moab and check out the funky shops, food truck park, and restaurants all tucked in between two National Parks. Every day is a new adventure followed by the promise of the best night’s sleep of your life. Your unforgettable Moab Multisport Weekend starts with a breezy rendezvous at an airport hotel in Salt Lake City followed by a 3 night stay in our private Explorer Chick House. Hop in the SHE-nanigan Shuttle and let your guides handle the rest. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-moab-national-parks-multisport-weekend/](https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-moab-national-parks-multisport-weekend/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)