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Changes in Latitude and Attitude
Falkland Islands and Antarctica
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By Dave Kraus
As a long-time newspaper photojournalist, I’ve had to photograph and deal with all kinds of people in all kinds of places. So, when I semi-retired three years ago I began exploring other areas of photography and made it a personal goal to go on this bucket list trip to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic. But I never thought it would actually happen until I found this tour from Muench Photo Workshops that would let me explore this incredible part of the world with fellow photographers under conditions designed just for shooters. While things ended up not going exactly as planned, the results exceeded all my expectations.
Our original plan was to go to the Falkland Islands, on to South Georgia Island, then head to Antarctica. But shortly after reaching the Falklands, we learned that we would be unable to include South Georgia. Avian flu has tragically been spreading around the world in the past few years, decimating many wild bird populations as it spreads, while also evolving to endanger other animals. Now it’s been detected on South Georgia in penguins, seabirds and seals, putting the island off limits to visitors to avoid further spreading this dangerous virus. It’s simply the risk you take on as an adventure traveler when doing a true “expedition” instead of a normal tour.
But this is where it paid off to go with an experienced tour company. Our lead Muench guide, Richard, and Expedition Team Captain Russ pivoted quickly to still give us everything we wanted and more. Suddenly, with one less sea voyage, we had two extra days of shooting and Russ, a native Falkland Islander, used his experience to take us to some additional “secret” locations.
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April 3-14
IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship. World’s best women’s hockey players from 10 nations, playing 29 games. Community support & volunteers needed. Adirondack Bank Center, Utica. iihf.com.
Thursday-Sunday, April 4-7
NYS Outdoor Guides Assn: Winter Rendezvous. Gathering of licensed & aspiring guides. Educational seminars, banquet, store, networking. White Eagle Conf Ctr, Hamilton. nysoga.org.
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Saturday, April 6
Adirondack Trout Unlimited: Conservation Banquet. 5-9pm. Fundraiser to support chapter waterway & education efforts. Saratoga-Wilton Elks, Saratoga Springs. tinyurl.com/adkbanquet.
Whiteface Pond Skimming. 12pm. Sign up at guest services: 8-11am (limited to first 100). Bring A-game and creative costumes to Round-A-Bout trail. Whiteface, Wilmington. whiteface.com.
Berkshire Highlands Pentathlon. Run, ride, paddle, summit hike, ski/board, descent. Charlemont, MA. bikereg.com.
Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge. Amateur bumpers on Outer Limits compete head-to-head. Killington Resort, VT. killington.com.
Sunday, April 7
3rd Saratoga Shredders: Bike Swap. 11am-1pm. Items to swap/buy: Bikes, tools, apparel, bike racks, more. Columbia Pavilion, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. More info or to volunteer: saratogashredders.com.
49th annual Tenandeho White Water Derby. Racing: 12pm. Viewing near Hudson River: 12:30p. Canoes, kayaks & poling on Tenandeho Creek. Race day registration: 9-11am at 10 N. Main St, Mechanicville. Also: “Anything That Floats” (Race: 2pm), registration: 11:30am at O’Reilly Auto Parts, Mechanicville. tenandeho.org.
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Monday, April 8
Gore: Solar Eclipse Viewing. Party starts: 1:30pm. Ski lifts close at 2pm. Base Lodge, Gore Mountain, North Creek. Details: goremountain.com.
Whiteface: Solar Eclipse Viewing. Party starts: 1:30pm. Ski lifts close at 2pm. Base Lodge, Whiteface, Wilmington. Details: whiteface.com.
Guided Solar Eclipse Paddle. Experienced paddlers only. St. Regis Canoe Outfitters, Saranac Lake. Details: canoeoutfitters.com.
Total Solar Eclipse. Viewing by Utica University physics dept. Music, food, arts/craft vendors. Hiltebrant Rec Ctr, Old Forge. oldforgeny.com.
Solar Eclipse at Cascade Welcome Center: Totality on the Trails. 1-4:30pm. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
Friday, April 12
Rick’s Bike Shop: Movie Night. Doors open: 6:15pm. Show starts: 7pm. Bike films, raffles, drinks. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Adks. Park Theater, Glens Falls. parktheatergf.com.
Night at the Brewseum. 6:30-9pm. Where history & spirits come to life. 21-over only. Presented by Saratoga Springs Lions Club. All proceeds help local people manage vision and hearing loss, raise prediabetes and diabetes awareness, support local food pantries, and do community projects. Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. saratogaspringslions.com.
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Saturday, April 13
3rd CBRC Toad Strangler Gravel Grinder. 40M route: 10am. 10M family-friendly route: 11am. Flow Riders kids ride/race: 1:30pm. Supported routes with food truck/beer. Crellin Park, Chatham. bikereg.com.
Spring Fling Masters Swim Meet. Warmups: 9:45am. Meet: 11am. Skidmore College Pool, Saratoga Springs. Adirondack District Masters Swimming: adms.org.
Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon. 13.1M. 8:30am. Part of 29.3 Challenge. Wallace (New Scotland) Town Park, Voorheesville to Jennings Landing, Albany. Albany Running Exchange. zippyreg.com.
43rd Salem April Fools’ Race. 10K: 9am. 1M Kids’ Run: 10am. 5K: 10:30am. Salem Central School, Salem. aprilfoolsrace.com.
RunVermont: Half Marathon Unplugged. 9am. Airport Park, Colchester to Switchback Brewing, Burlington, VT. runvermont.org.
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Sunday, April 14
Delmar Dash 5-Mile Road Race. 9am. Bethlehem Middle School, Delmar. hmrrc.com.
NYS Mountain Bike Series Race #1: Point Peter Pounder. Point Peter, Elks-Brox Park, Port Jervis. bikereg.com.
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Friday-Sunday, April 19-21
19th Canal Clean Sweep in honor of Earth Day. Volunteer clean-up days. 100+ locations: Erie & Champlain Canalway, Glens Falls Feeder Canal, Black River Feeder Canal, & Rochester Riverway. Parks & Trails NY & NYS Canal Corporation. Register: ptny.org.
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Saturday, April 20 – Earth Day
Glens Falls Rotary Community Wellness 5K Run/Walk. 9:30am. Dri-fit shirt to first 300 entrants. Discounted for ages 12-under. Proceeds benefit Glens Falls Symphony & Glens Falls Area Youth Center. SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury. itsyourrace.com.
Capital Bicycle Racing Club: Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Road Race #1. 62M/50M/38M. 11am. Best early season bike race series in the Northeast. Four separate fields including beginners for first-timers. Juniors race free. Race #2: 4/27. CBRC membership (new website): cbrc.club. Coxsackie-Athens High School, Coxsackie. bikereg.com.
Legends of Wells Bridge Paddling Race. 9 miles. 10am. Canoes, kayaks, SUPs welcome. Susquehanna River, Wells Bridge. nypra.org.
Glens Falls Brewfest. 4-7pm. A craft beer tasting experience fundraiser to benefit Feeder Canal Alliance. Cool Insuring Arena, Glens Falls. glensfallsbrewfest.org.
Earth Day “Sustainable Futures” Presentation by Blue Zones. Speaker: Tony Buettner, author of “Live to 100.” Glens Falls City Park, Glens Falls. bluezones.com.
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Sunday, April 21
Hero 5K Run/Walk for Autism. 9:30am. Superhero costumes encouraged! Benefits Autism Society of the Greater Hudson Region as part of Autism Acceptance Month. New this year: every participant receives a unique refillable aluminum water bottle for sustainability. Each participant receives a free Kona Ice from their food truck. Timing by AREEP. Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. asghr.org.
Little River Ramble Paddling Race. 2M/6M. 12pm. Canoes, kayaks, SUPs welcome. Boat Launch, Little River, Canton. slvpaddlers.org.
Bikeatoga “Slow Rolls.” 10am-12pm. Free family-friendly community bike ride. Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. bikeatoga.org.
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Saturday, April 27
12th Bacon Hill Bonanza: 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run. 10am. Kid’s 1M Fun Run: 9:30am. Bacon Hill Reformed Church, Schuylerville. baconhillbonanza.com.
Furry Fun Run/Walk 5K for People & Dogs. Warming Hut, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. peppertree.org.
Capital Bicycle Racing Club: Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Race #2. 62M/50M/38M. 11am. Best early season bike race series in the Northeast. Four separate fields including beginners for first-timers. Juniors Race Free. Coxsackie-Athens High School, Coxsackie. bikereg.com.
42nd Bill Robinson 10K & Masters 10K Championship. 9am. Guilderland High School, Guilderland. hmrrc.com.
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Sunday, April 28
44th Doc Lopez Run for Health: Half-Marathon & 5K Trail Run/Walk. 13.1M: 9am, Keene to Elizabethtown. 5K: 10am, Elizabethtown. Benefits UVM Health Network-Elizabethtown Community Hospital. ech.org.
Saratoga 300K Brevet Bicycle Road Ride. 7am. 186 miles. Adirondack Ultra Cycling Bike Shop, Schuylerville. bikereg.com.
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Delightful Run for Women: Training Challenge. Run or walk, but do it together. Program launches launched Mon, 3/18. Registration closes on Wed, 4/3. An 11-week program for all levels to run/walk your best Freihofer’s Run for Women 5K in Albany on Sat, 6/1. Includes 12-week membership to a Capital District YMCA. Clinics on strength training, gear, nutrition, run form, injury prevention. In-person small group training sessions with mentors at site of your choice in Albany, Saratoga & Rensselaer counties. Virtual option available. Join the community: runsignup.com.
MON-FRI Rock Your Fitness: Boot Camp Workouts. Mon/Wed/Fri: 5:30am, 6:30am, 9am. Tue: 5:30pm. Sat 8am. Special offer: Free week of class with registration for 2x/3x per week option. To register, text and use promo code “ADK fit” to 518-522-9765. Malta Community Center, Malta. facebook.com/rockyourfitnessllc.
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