Great Lakes Adventure Club

WELCOME to GREAT LAKES ADVENTURE CLUB
HAPPY SUMMER GANG! MEETINGS ARE HELD the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7PM at the Oshtemo branch of the KPL in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Come check us out! Guests are always welcome.

Kalamazoo River Update: It has been reported that the Kalamazoo River is now open between Plainwell and Otsego. A fast, not quite white water, channel is opened around the Plainwell dam. Otsego does have a landing a few blocks upstream from that dam, and a river walk trail.

Portage Bicentennial Trail update: Sections of it will be closed beginning in June due to I-94 Bridge work.

PLEASE POST your Impromptu activities on the GLAC Forum. HERE'S HOW TO ACCESS THE FORUM!

Colorado Rockies April 2008 Trip PHOTOS!

GLAC TOP TEN
Top ten list overheard at any GLAC event:

10. Where are we?

9. Will there be food?

8. We always play screw the dealer.

7. No. No. The other left foot.

6. We are not lost, just momentarily disoriented.

5. What does not kill you makes you stronger.

4. Is this safe?

3. It doesn't’ get any better than this.

2. What’s trump?

And the #1 thing overheard at any GLAC event...

1. Did Will bring pies?

About Great Lakes
Adventure Club... SmBeach

Great Lakes Adventure Club (GLAC) is a diverse group of people from Southwest Michigan who enjoy these outdoor activities:

Backpacking
Biking (mountain and street)
Canoeing
Hiking
Ice climbing
Kayaking (sea, river, and white water)
Orienteering
Rock climbing (outdoors and gyms)
Rollerblading
Sailing
SCUBA diving
Skiing (cross-country and downhill)
Snowboarding
Snowshoeing
Trail running
White water rafting

Whew! Is that enough for ya or what?

Our goal is to have as much
non-motorized outdoor fun
as we can stand while
treading lightly in
nature.

Past Trips...
For those interested, here's a list of some of the trips/activities GLACers participated in last year:

- Hiking in the Colorado Rockies
- Backpacking on Isle Royale
- Climbing, hiking, and canyoneering in Utah National Parks
- Skiing in Canada
- Lots of biking and kayaking locally!

Upcoming
Adventures!

See Upcoming Adventures page for details...also check newsletter and forum!

Kayak Chicago to Michigan City
Sat June 13 - Sun June 14

Weekend Aboard the USSLST 393S
Sat June 19 - Sun June 21
Muskegon

Annual Softball Game/Picnic Fri June 26

Rafting in South Bend
Sat June 27

Moonlight Float Trip
Sat July 18

Xpedition Bike Ride
Sat July 18
Chicago

Holland to South Haven
Bike Ride
Sat July 25

Bike Ride the Charx in Charlevoix
Fi Aug 1 - Sat Aug 2

Summer GLAC Party
Sat Aug 15
Glenda's House

Nordhouse Camping
Fri Aug 21 - Sun Aug 23
Nordhouse Dunes on Lake Michigan

Manitou Island
Sept or Oct - Date TBA

Hilly Hundred Bike Ride
Ellettsville, IN
Fri Oct 23 - Sun Oct 25

Hawaii
Sept dates TBA
Camping, backpacking, snorkeling, kayaking, etc

Paddle - River TBA
Sat Nov 28

Ongoing Activities

Roller Blading
May/June/July
First and Third Thursdays

Peddle/Paddle
May/June/July
Wednesdays

Trip
Tools and Links

Wondering what gear you need for a particular trip? We have a BACKPACKER CHECK LIST.

Want to try a new activity but don't want to invest in equipment just yet? GLAC members can borrow club GEAR free of charge!

Would you like to lead or
co-lead a trip but feeling
a tad...unsure? Our
TRIP TOOLS can
help you out.

Planning a trip? We've gathered some useful
LINKS for you.