Sunday continental breakfast is going on and the three-day hike to the rugged Mahoosuc Notch area is preparing for launch at any second. ”Take plenty of water bottles,” I urged them, though clearly they had already thought of that! I am envious of their youth and resilience. The camp meeting discussion topics are pasted below. … Continue reading »
We have had a fabulous run of “Sparklers,” those near-perfect New England days. We have had loads of interest in hiking trips as well as employing one of those cool, still evenings to burn a huge brush fire, thus killing two birds with one stone — eliminating a large accumulation of junk wood as well … Continue reading »
The minute the weather turned for the better, off we went in four different directions — two hikes, a fishing expedition and an overnight to Pirate Cove. The first batch of photos were taken on Mt. Chocorua, the most photographed mountain in the state, due to its conical shape looming over a small lake of … Continue reading »
Last summer we faced this dilemma: It was a gorgeous afternoon and we anticipated with relish an overnight hike to the nearby summit of Webster Cliff. No more than a two-hour hike, there was no rush in getting underway. Boys and trip leaders were, indeed, antsy to shove off. But, I had a tough call … Continue reading »
This note from Nick Roman’s mom. Nick has been gathered by his mom and is taking a few days break at home here in Bethesda. At bottom is a photo of Nick at Harper’s Ferry and he was flat on his back, evidently exhausted. And, why not? I cannot drive my car 43 miles without … Continue reading »
Nick Roman, second from left, at start of trek. He hopes to be passing 25C in Piermont by early June. Below is his letter to me, including the misspelling of my name! Note that Nick was not much of a hiker at camp, or, at least until we made him go one day. Then, beneath … Continue reading »
