Our own Russ Faller, originator and organizer of our chapter’s Paddlefest, leader of paddles, hikes, backpacks, worktrips, keeper of the Fishkill Creek waterway, was honored with the Adirondack Mountain Club’s Distinguished Volunteer Award at the ADK Presidents’ Dinner, Saturday, October 26, 2013.

Congratulations Russ, and thank you for all you have done and continue to do to help us get out and enjoy the world!