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Singles & Sociables Committee

          The "Singles & Sociables" program of the Chapter continues to grow and develop. Originally formed as a Singles Subcommittee of the Walks & Outings Committee in early 1995, in 1996, we became the "Singles & Sociables" Committee. That name was selected to be a bit more descriptive than "Singles" alone, because we do NOT restrict ourselves to unattached people.

          Singles & Sociables outings are a little different from other Club outings because at our events a greater emphasis is on the social aspects of the outing rather than the technical aspects of the activity itself. Our outings are ideally suited to new people as an introduction to the people and activities of the Chapter and Club.

          The Singles & Sociables Committee runs many different kinds of activities. We hike, do trail work, bike, backpack, canoe, etc., and we have dinners, dances and parties. For a good idea of what we do, take a look at our online Singles Schedule, which contains the descriptions of our upcoming events for the next few months. We're sure that you will find several outings or activities that interest you.

Rating System for Singles & Sociables Outings

          Many of our outings do not require any rating system other than the title will usually contain "Singles" and/or (S). When we offer outings that are usually classified by difficulty or skill requirements, we use the basically the same classification system as the Activity Committee that is responsible for that activity. We may modify their system slightly to suit our needs.

Getting More Information

          The BEST way to get more information about our fast growing program is to join us on a Singles & Sociables outing; we'd love to have you. If you'd like to talk to someone first, contact the current Singles & Sociables Committee Chair.

Rating System: Hiking, Singles & Sociables, Walks & Outings, and Young Members Trips

All Hikes

The Hike Codex consists of four elements: PACE - TERRAIN - MILEAGE - COMMITTEE, [e.g., 4C12 (H)]. As described below:

Pace:
  1 - Leisurely (nature walk, window shopping pace)
  2 - Moderate (steady, comfortable pace)
  3 - Vigorous (brisk, firm pace)
  4 - Fast
  5 - Very Fast

Terrain:
  A - Solid pavement/sidewalk
  B - Soft ground/sand/carriage trails
  C - Hiking trails/gentle rolling hills
  D - Steep hills, scrambles possible
  E - Rough terrain/exposure and/or thick brush possible
  F - Extremely difficult terrain/possible sustained exposure
Note: Hikes in the Hudson Highlands (Breakneck), Ice Caves Mountain, White Mountains, Adirondacks, and parts of the Catskills are much steeper and more demanding than hikes in our other hiking range. Choose your hike accordingly.

Mileage:
  # - Estimated mileage, plus or minus 1 mile.

Committee:
  (H) - Hiking Committee
  (H+) - Hiking Committee - Overnight or multi-day
  (S) - Singles & Sociables Committee
      ~ Outings marked only (S) do not require any special skills.
      ~ Outings requiring skills basically use system defined by Activity Committee responsible for that activity; sometimes modified for our needs.
  (W) - Walks & Outings Committee
      ~ Outings marked only (W) do not require any special skills.
  (Y) - Young Members Committee
  (Y+) - Young Members Committee - Overnight or multi-day

The leader may modify or cancel a hike due to weather, trail conditions, or any other reason deemed prudent for the safety of the group.

Rating codes are intended as a general guide only. We strive for accuracy and consistency, but cannot guarantee them. If you have concerns relating to your safety or enjoyment, discuss them with the leader in advance.

Singles: Other Outings / Co-Sponsored Outings

Rating Systems defined by the responsible activity committees. As an example: If we co-sponsor a Singles Canoe & Kayak trip, it would be listed as BW (Brown Water), CL 1 (Class 1 whitewater), CL 2 (Class 2 whitewater) or other similar classification. If Singles & Sociables Committee co-sponsors the event, the title will contain "Singles" or (S).

Join Us On Our Trips and Events

• To join us on our trips or for training you have to be a member or guest of the AMC. To request any membership option, get a copy of our online AMC Membership Application.
• The application form includes all the information that you need, but you can also read about the membership options.