Write-up: Jerry Stewart
Leader: Jerry Stewart
Co-Leader: Carolyn Eastman

Tramp adventure Sunday at Highland Forest. We have been there before but there are many different trails and the scenery is always nice. 9 of us for the hike, yours truly as hike leader. Many of the other tramps were busy marching for various causes so couldn’t join us. This fact lead to something which is extremely rare for a hike. The guys actually outnumbered the ladies! We hit sprinkles briefly driving there then the skies cleared and we were set for the day. The ranger warned us the trails were icy so we put our microspikes on and headed out. For those who don’t know what they are, they stretch over your hiking boots with chains and spiked cleats. Every step is a sure one when you have them on. 4 mile hike with a break for snacks here and there. Storytelling and sharing of new adventures planned for the year along the trail. It will be an awesome year to be a tramp. As we usually do, we stopped for a cold beverage after the hike. Being able to ask for two good natured blonde’s (beer) turned a few heads at Ray’s barbeque. Mmm mm were they good. There is always room on the trail for new adventurers, hop up off the couch and join us on an outing. You’ll be glad you did!