B2B NEWSLETTER
This newsletter is intended to let you know what's new at Back to Basics since the last issue was released in January.  So lets find out who the latest guests have been, what projects we've completed, which ones are now on the horizon, what's the latest local news, and of course the Popcorn Kernel.  We have the updates you requested for the up and coming reunion.  So read on and enjoy!

The Back To Basics Quarterly Photo

Andreas & Kaspar during their winter backpacking excursion


OUR NEW BACK TO BASIC GUESTS FROM FEBRUARY 2004 - APRIL 2004
We'd like to introduce some newcomers to Back-to-Basics (B2B).  Here are the guests we had from February 2004 - April 2004.  Thanks for joining us!  We are asking for your photos again if you would like to submit them to the website, please forward them to us at borntobeoutdoors@gmail.com or send by snail mail to Kim Van Evera, 108 Rhinehart Road, Gloversville, NY  12078.

John & Sherry



Ana

Ana checked into the Crow's Nest Yurt


Andrew

Andrew experiences and Adirondack Vacation in the Wilderness. Andrew is currently traveling hostel to hostel in a work exchange program for room and board. He is originally from Australia.


Caroline & Abbey
NEED A PHOTO GUYS!


 Leah & Nick



Andreas & Kaspar

Father and Son Getaway in the Adirondack Mountains


Paul



Dennis & Ken

Dennis and Ken seemed pleased. Dennis with his new excursions of basic survival wilderness techniques and Ken with his laid back attitude for rest and relaxation.



Shana & Travis

Adirondack Cross-Country Skiing at its best.

Matt & Melissa
NEED A PHOTO GUYS!


THE NEW THRU-HIKERS
OUR NEW NLP THRU HIKERS JOURNELS & PHOTOS
Here at B2B we have a warm spot in our hearts and a warm and dry spot in the Bleecker Bunk Lean-to. This space is available free of charge for thru hikers of the NLP.

NO NEWS FOR THIS QUARTER BUT WE ARE RECEIVING MANY INQUIRIES FOR THE UPCOMING HIKING SEASON

GUIDED TRIPS
Guided trips from this past quarter consisted of a winter backpacking excursion from Piseco, NY to Upper Benson with Kaspar, Andreas, and Ana.

Kaspar, Andreas, & Ana waiting for their first snowmobile ride at the x-c ski lodge in the Adirondack Mountains.


SURVIVAL COURSES
Survival Courses from this past quarter consisted of Basic Wilderness Survival Techniques with Dennis.  

Our next jaunt from the boulders was to reach the point on Nine Corner, but with the compasses out of wack, it was to be found with orienteering.


HOW THINGS ARE PROGRESSING
We'd like to let you know that Back-to-Basics is a work in progress. We are continuing to work hard to create our dream to share with you, our guests! Here's where we are and where we hope to be in the not too distant future.

OUR GUESTS ASK FOR IT, AND WE HAVE NOW COMPLETED

Hot Propane Camp Showers have been installed in each of the accommodations.

Survival Courses are now up and running.

Guided Trips have been booked and going out at intervals; if you try and contact us and don't reach us our guided excursions are listed in RED/GREEN on the calendar of availability.

All materials and supplies have been acquired for remote base camp trips.

SUMMER 2004

The first Back To Basics reunion will be taking place for our past guests.  You can find additional reunion news at the bottom of the newsletter.

Tree House should be completed.

FALL 2004

Guided Hunting Trips: We are still working on having the guided hunting trips running by the Fall 2004 season.

WINTER 2004

Ice skating rink will now be up and running by the Winter 2004 season. Don't forget your skates! (We do have some spares!)

Ice Fishing will also be up and running by the end of 2004

FUTURE

Rock Climbing
Still looking to integrate this plan, we will keep you informed.

Dog Sledding
Still looking, please let us know if someone can supply in our backcountry area.

The Lodge
Still trying to make this happen. We hope it will be coming soon.

Snowmobile Rentals
We are getting a lot of inquiries, but unfortunately still not able to locate someone in the surrounding area.


NEW ADDITIONS TO THE WEBSITE


TARYN & RACHEL - Taryn & Rachel wanted to get in on the action, so we made a page for each of them to experiment with.  Beware:  Mom does not edit these pages at all; they are the kid's creations.

MOUNTAIN BIKING - A page dedicated to mountain biking trails in our area.

STILL HUNTING - A page dedicated to the Art of Still Hunting in the Adirondacks.

ADIRONDACK ADVERTISING - We were receiving a lot of inquiries about placing links on the website.  We created several link pages for the area businesses, which we hope will also help our guests in planning their trips.

HISTORY IN THE ADIRONDACKS - A brief history page about the Adirondack Mountains.

MOUNTAIN LAKE HISTORY - We are trying to create a history page concerning the Mountain Lake Resort and Mountain Lake Electric Railroad that once was in Bleecker.  We are finding it difficult to obtain information on this lost piece of history.

SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK DINING & RESTAURANTS - We are in the process of including our local restaurants for our guest that would rather “eat-out” during their wilderness experience.  

HUNTING & FISHING OUTFITTING - Supplies have now been obtained to begin remote hunting and fishing excursions.


BACK TO BASICS NEEDS YOUR SUGGESTIONS


OUR PET FRIENDLY GUESTS
View our new pet friendly friends

LUNA



BOONE & ERNIE
NEED A PHOTO GUYS!


NEW THINGS YOUR HOSTS HAVE LEARNED FROM YOU
Leah & Nick - It is possible to survive a Bleecker winter in sneakers.

Sherry & John - Strong family units still exist.

Shana & Travis - Avalanches can occur in Bleecker.

Ana - Even if you have never experienced a winter you can still survive a winter backpacking excursion.

Andreas & Kaspar - taught us about letterboxing along with a great recipe.

Andrew - taught us about the commonwealth work exchange program and that it is hard to get out of Bleecker once you arrive.

Dennis - Imagination can devise an excellent shelter in a survival situation.

Ken - The Bleecker neighbors can corrupt the guests when the hosts are away.

Matt & Melissa - Our pets remain very important in our lives.

Paul - Solitude means a lot.


BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARYS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS
If you would please send birthday announcements, anniversaries and special occasion dates we would like to post them on our quarterly newsletter.

NEW BACK TO BASICS REUNION NEWS!
We at Back To Basics continue planning the free weekend reunion of our past guests scheduled for June 25-June 28, 2004.  Currently Whitetail Run has been reserved for Bruce & Suzanne; Bear Necessities was reserved for Debbie and her family; and Crow's Nest for Ana.  Tenting is still available for all our previous guests.  We are very pleased they will be returning for the 1st year reunion.  The only thing required for the reunion is that a dinner dish is prepared nightly by all to share with the guests.  If you would like to book for the Back To Basics reunion, please email us at borntobeoutdoors@gmail.com or call us at 518-775-1747.  

POPCORN'S KERNEL:

Please bring me some of your pets and kids to play with while you stay here. Adult humans can be boring!  


Luna came to visit in February; we had a great time romping in the snow.  She was hesitant when it came time to leave, her Dad had to pick her up and put here in the truck, I don't know why she just couldn't stay?

As you notice, I still have to be the mix here.  All the guest photos seem to have me included.

I got to participate in a winter backpack excursion of Section 1 of the Northville-Lake Placid trail with Ana, Andreas, and Kaspar.  The best part was I got to stay with Ana in the Yurt during here stay here and was allowed to even sleep on the bed!

I also have a new friend next door named “Mup” she comes and visits frequently.  In fact every morning when her owner, Bill, leaves for work she comes up for the day.

POP


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