Tagged with view from the summit

This very minute at Kingswood

This very minute at Kingswood

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 »

Sparklers

Sparklers

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 »

Rugged Outdoorsmen

Rugged Outdoorsmen

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 »

Appalachian Update

Appalachian Update

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 »

Old-timers #1

Old-timers #1

I think everyone would enjoy an occasional blog from me showing some old-timers, but who are still at camp a few years later.  Posted today are a few photos from 2007.  Do you recognize any of these guys? Sam enjoys the view from the summit of the Bonds.  What a hike that was! Jamie won … Continue reading »