The Adirondack Trail Improvement Society
was founded in 1897 to insure regular maintenance and consistent marking of
the trails in the St. Huberts and Ausable Lakes area. Later, the
organization began hiring trail counselors to lead hiking and camping trips,
thus expanding its mission to include education on the proper use and
enjoyment of the Adirondack wilderness. Today, this non-profit membership
organization hires both a seasonal trail crew and a counselor staff. The
trail crew maintains over 100 miles of public hiking trails during a season
that runs from May to August. In June, the trained counselor staff conducts
High Peaks Camp, a two-week residential wilderness camping program for 20
children aged 12-15. During July and August, the same staff supervises daily
and overnight hiking and canoeing trips. There is also a separate schedule
of volunteer-led adult trips. In addition, the Society sponsors occasional
lectures and other events during the summer season. Each month's activities
are topped off by a picnic supper at the Lower Ausable Lake. The picnic
includes water sports, canoe races, recognition of achievements and, in
August, a skit.
The A.T.I.S. is funded by donations from its membership, which is open to
all who share the Society's goals and ideals.
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