The ADK Fire Tower Challenge - Powerpoint Presentation

In conjuction with the release of our book 29 Fire Tower Trails in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, we also have a Powerpoint presentation for groups. Titled The ADK Fire Tower Challenge, we explain what the "Challenge" is, how we met it and we feature our top 10 favorite mountains from the easiest to the most patriotic. The presentation is free to most non-profit organizations, although we may need some mileage fees if we have to travel a long distance. It's about an hour long and then we leave time for questions and answers. We'll have books with us if anyone is interested.
If you have a group that might be interested, please contact us at: Roger@RogerFulton.com or via phone, afternoons and evenings at: 386-956-6089.

ADK Fire Tower Book is out!

Our book 29 Fire Tower Trails in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains is now out. It is about the 29 remaining fire towers, all of which are part of the ADK Firetower Challenge. We did them all! You only have to do 23 to meet the “ADK Fire Tower Challenge”. In this book we have included explicit directions from Interstate highways, where to park, what you might see and what we found. We also included GPS readings and more than 60 full color photos. It’s all in our usual user friendly format. The ADK Firetower Challenge is much less than trying to become a 46’er, but a fun and rewarding challenge just the same.


2012, 129 pages, spiral bound, $19.95

You can ask for this book at your local bookstore or outfitter. Or just order it from the publisher, Common Man Books at: www.commonmanbooks.com or call them, toll free at: 866-793-0555.

Dealer inquiries and service - New!

As of April 1st we have a representative in place to handle all dealer and service inquiries for the entire Common Man Books line of regional outdoor guides. Her name is Leslie Brunick and she has already begun to service former retail clients and and to open up new contacts with bookstores, outfitters and campgrounds. Our series of approximately 30 outdoor trail guides cover Northern New York, including the Saratoga, Lake George and 1000 Islands regions. The guides cover hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking, and a few other interesting titles. If you wish to become a retail dealer, need a fundraising mechanism or even if you want one of our books "branded" for your own individual hotel or campground, Leslie will be your contact person. She is located in Clifton Park, NY and can be reached by phone at: 518-222-7383 or via e-mail at: LeslieBrunick@yahoo.com
Check out all of our titles on my webpage at: www.RogerFulton.com or at; www.commonmanbooks.com and let Leslie know what you need.

NY State Outdoor Writers Association - New Website

The New York State Outdoor Writers Association, of which I am a member, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. The NYSOWA, now in its 45th year, is a professional organization of writers, editors, artists, photographers, broadcasters, telecasters, lecturers and others, as well as industry supporters of its goal to increase public awareness, understanding and appreciation of our outdoor heritage and the use and enjoyment of our natural resources. The primary purpose of the organization is to improve knowledge and skill among its members in the art of communication.
Check it out at: http://nysowa.org/

Roger

http://www.rogerfulton.com/

Hiking Vermont

We're expanding our Common Man Series of outdoor guides. This time into the great state of Vermont! Our upcoming title, 25 Short hikes and Interesting Walks in the Bennington-Manchester VT Region will be a nice addition to our line of outdoor guidebooks. Once again, the treks are relatively short so that the "average" man or woman can complete them. This new book should be out by April 1st. The photo is a view from Prospect Rock in Manchester VT.

Galapagos Islands Expedition

Blue Footed Boobies, giant tortoises and a host of other exotic and unusual critters await us in our upcoming Galapagos Islands expedition. It's summer on the Equator and we're headed there. For seven days we'll be island hopping and taking photos to bring back to all of our friends and associates. We'll be putting together a Powerpoint Program of our best photos and experiences. We'll make it available for groups as soon as we can get it together upon our return. Maybe as soon as late March. Don't know where the Galapagos islands are? Roughly 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. Map attached. http://www.rogerfulton.com/

Firetowers of the Adirondacks and Catskills

Coming soon! Our book about the 29 remaining firetowers, all of which are part of the ADK Firetower Challenge. We did them all! In this book we have included explicit directions from Interstate highways, where to park, what you might see and what we found. We also included GPS readings and more than 60 full color photos. Titled 29 Fire Tower Trails in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, it should be available by April of 2012. It's up-to-date and user friendly in our usual format. The attached photo is just a "sneak preview" and draft copy of the cover, but you get the idea. More later as we get closer to publication.