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| Goshen, NY
Sunday, March 16, 2008 Start: 1:00 P.M. thru 2:30 P.M.. |
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| Fort Montgomery, NY
Saturday, April 26, 2008 Start: 10:00 A.M. thru 1:00 P.M.. |
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| Norrie State Park, Staatsburg, NY
Sunday, May 4, 2008 Start: 10:00 A.M. thru 1:00 P.M.. |
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| Central Valley, NY
Sunday, July 13, 2008 Start: 10:00 A.M. thru 1:00 P.M.. |
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| Cold Spring, NY
Sunday, August 10, 2008 Start: 9:00 A.M. thru 1:00 P.M.. |
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| Nyack, NY
Sunday, September 7, 2008 Start: 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. |
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Hudson River Ramble Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY Saturday, September 13,2008 Start: |
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Beacon, NY Sunday, October 5, 2008 Start: 9:00 A.M. - 12 Noon |
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| West Point
West Point, NY Date: Sunday, January 11, 2009 Register: 10:15 AM at the West Point Visitor’s Center |
Rhinebeck
Rhinebeck, NY Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009 Register: 10:15 AM at the office of the Delamater House Inn and Conference Center, Route 9 (Montgomery St., between West Chestnut and West Market Streets), Rhinebeck, NY The office is at the rear of the complex, down the long driveway Alternate address: 25 Garden St., Rhinebeck, NY |
| Cornwall, NY
West Point, NY / Cornwall, NY Date: Sunday, April 19, 2009 Register: 10:15 AM at the West Point Visitor’s Center | Highland Falls
West Point, NY Saturday, March 7, 2009 Register: 10:15 AM at the West Point Visitor’s Center |
| Hyde Park
Hyde Park, NY Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009 Register: 9:15 AM at the Eveready Diner, 540 Albany Post Rd. (Route 9), Hyde Park, NY |
| West Point
West Point, NY January 2, 2009 through December 31, 2009 New Rules as of October, 2004 See Details |
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| Highland Falls
West Point, NY January 2, 2009 through December 31, 2009 New Rules as of October, 2004 See Details |
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| Cornwall, NY
West Point, NY / Cornwall, NY January 2, 2009 through December 31, 2009 |
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| Hyde Park
Hyde Park, NY January 2, 2009 through December 31, 2009 |
Rhinebeck
Rhinebeck, NY January 2, 2009 through December 31, 2009 |
General Walk Information
ELIGIBILITY:These events are non-competitive walks, sponsored by the Volkssport Club of West Point. They are open to everyone and are free if you do not want IVV credit. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets must be leashed and are not permitted in buildings.
REGISTRATION-TRADITIONAL WALK: Register for a walk at the walk Start Point. All participants must: sign the liability waiver and carry a walk card. (walk cards must be returned at the completion of the walk.)
REGISTRATION-YEAR-ROUND WALK: Register for a walk by following the instructions in the "walk box" at the walk Start Point. All participants must: fill out the log book, sign the liability waiver and carry a walk card. (walk cards must be returned at the completion of the walk.)
If walking for credit or B Award, please mail a check(there are envelopes in the Start Box) to:
Volkssport Club of West Point
P.O. Box 30
West Point, NY 10996-0030
Please do not leave money in the start box
IVV CREDIT: The walks described in this brochure count toward the acquisition of IVV (Internationaler Volkssport Verband) achievement awards. IVV credit books can be purchased at weekend group walks and traditional events. You can earn an IVV event credit in your Event Record Book once during the period from Jan. 1 to June 30, and once more from July 1 to Dec. 31. You may receive credit in the Distance Record Book each time you complete a walk.
We will try to have IVV books, "New Walker Kits" and insert pages in the Start Box, but...you are reminded to please bring your IVV books with you.
FEES: Everyone is welcome to participate in these events.
"B" award & IVV Credit $ 5.00
IVV Credit $3.00
Just Walk Free
You may walk the trail for credit a second time on the same day at no atdditional charge.
DISCLAIMER: The sponsors of these events cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, accidents, or injury at any time. Every reasonable effort will be made to make these events safe and enjoyable. By virtue of registering for this event, the participant agrees to the conditions set forth herein.
TRAIL RATINGS: The walk descriptions on this page refer to the following AVA trail rating system:
- Easy walk on pavement or a well-maintained trail. Usually suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
- A moderately easy walk on some pavement or some woodland or open field trails. No significantly difficult hills. Possibly not suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
- A moderate walk in any setting with some difficult terrain, substantial hills and/or steps.
- A more difficult walk. Most likely settings with natural paths and steep or hilly inclines.
- A very difficult walk on rough terraine with steep hills and/or high altitude. Unsuitable for persons not in good health.