2008 Woodie Awards
Hiking club offers students stress outlet
Tonya Russell
Issue date: 2/22/08 Section: FUSE
Originally published: 2/21/08 at 8:54 PM EST
Last update: 2/21/08 at 8:52 PM EST
By the end of the week, many students search for a way to release themselves from the pressures of college life.
For one Plattsburgh State student, Nicholas Call, simply being outdoors provides the escape he needs.
Call, who transferred to PSUC this semester, said, "Recently I went on a camping trip up to Maine for a week where I did a lot of hiking. When I was outside I just felt so stress-free from everything."
Call, who attended the first meeting of The 46 Fix Hiking Club, found exactly what he was looking for.
"Another positive is I get to meet new people in an unfamiliar place with similar interests as me," Call said.
The 46 Fix is a student-founded group that gained permanent status as a PSUC club this semester.
It gets its name from a motivated group of PSUC individuals who aspire to climb the 46 peaks of the Adirondack Mountains.
Jeremy Mathsen, vice president of The 46 Fix, explained that it's all about passing on a legacy.
Each semester, members of the club will check off the peaks that they have hiked.
This is a challenging task, but one that The 46 Fix is looking forward to achieving.
Secretary Chris Killough said, "I always liked the challenge that climbing or hiking posed and I need a challenge in life constantly… I have to be doing new things on a regular basis and harder things all the time - climbing, kayaking, skiing - you name it."
Outdoor activities such as these are a popular excursion in upstate New York.
Many students can be seen gearing up for skiing and snowboarding trips during these winter months.
This club provides an opportunity to explore the Adirondacks.
Although The 46 Fix is in its infancy, the club is devoted to exploring and experiencing everything the outdoors have to offer.
As one new member, Dan Mazeres, stated while introducing himself at the meeting last week, "Basically, I need to be in the woods."
Griffin Burnett, another member of The 46 Fix, strongly believes that it is important for students to not only experience the PSUC campus, but the surrounding areas as well.
Each semester, the members aspire to hike six or seven peaks, go snowshoeing, as well as climb at the rock wall on campus in Memorial Hall.
Last semester, the club hiked three peaks - Cascade, Porter, and Whiteface Mountains.
They also hosted a presentation by the Lower Adirondack Search and Rescue (LASAR).
Kate Lockhart, president of The 46 Fix, was enthusiastic about new members joining the club.
Any student interested in spending time outdoors, no matter what experience level, is welcome.
Every Thursday at 6 p.m., The 46 Fix meets in meeting room eight in the Angell College Center.
Questions regarding The 46 Fix can be e-mailed to Kate Lockhart, at klock001@mail.plattsburgh.edu.
For one Plattsburgh State student, Nicholas Call, simply being outdoors provides the escape he needs.
Call, who transferred to PSUC this semester, said, "Recently I went on a camping trip up to Maine for a week where I did a lot of hiking. When I was outside I just felt so stress-free from everything."
Call, who attended the first meeting of The 46 Fix Hiking Club, found exactly what he was looking for.
"Another positive is I get to meet new people in an unfamiliar place with similar interests as me," Call said.
The 46 Fix is a student-founded group that gained permanent status as a PSUC club this semester.
It gets its name from a motivated group of PSUC individuals who aspire to climb the 46 peaks of the Adirondack Mountains.
Jeremy Mathsen, vice president of The 46 Fix, explained that it's all about passing on a legacy.
Each semester, members of the club will check off the peaks that they have hiked.
This is a challenging task, but one that The 46 Fix is looking forward to achieving.
Secretary Chris Killough said, "I always liked the challenge that climbing or hiking posed and I need a challenge in life constantly… I have to be doing new things on a regular basis and harder things all the time - climbing, kayaking, skiing - you name it."
Outdoor activities such as these are a popular excursion in upstate New York.
Many students can be seen gearing up for skiing and snowboarding trips during these winter months.
This club provides an opportunity to explore the Adirondacks.
Although The 46 Fix is in its infancy, the club is devoted to exploring and experiencing everything the outdoors have to offer.
As one new member, Dan Mazeres, stated while introducing himself at the meeting last week, "Basically, I need to be in the woods."
Griffin Burnett, another member of The 46 Fix, strongly believes that it is important for students to not only experience the PSUC campus, but the surrounding areas as well.
Each semester, the members aspire to hike six or seven peaks, go snowshoeing, as well as climb at the rock wall on campus in Memorial Hall.
Last semester, the club hiked three peaks - Cascade, Porter, and Whiteface Mountains.
They also hosted a presentation by the Lower Adirondack Search and Rescue (LASAR).
Kate Lockhart, president of The 46 Fix, was enthusiastic about new members joining the club.
Any student interested in spending time outdoors, no matter what experience level, is welcome.
Every Thursday at 6 p.m., The 46 Fix meets in meeting room eight in the Angell College Center.
Questions regarding The 46 Fix can be e-mailed to Kate Lockhart, at klock001@mail.plattsburgh.edu.
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