Write-up: Lisa Robertson

Leader: Lisa Robertson

Co-Leader: Bobbie Scarpino

19 Tramps registered, 13 showed at trailhead parking lot, whereupon 3 wisely – and immediately – opted out, without ever exiting their warm, dry car. 10 of us set out on trail, cheerfully assuming the unrelenting rain would (must?) stop any moment. As it turned out, we were lucky it didn’t, because we had the usually heavily trafficked trails all to ourselves!

The constant cold, soaking rain kept us clean, even through a few muddy patches, and prevented us from overheating. Win-win! Despite all these fine weather benefits, somewhere around the 3/4 mark, the group was becoming eager to cross the finish line. Thankfully, at this point  Joe broke out his stash of leftover Halloween candy, which gave us the energy push we needed to continue on. After another mile, upon seeing a short-cut to the parking lot, the group rebellion was in full swing & we made a bee-line to our cars, skipping the last 1-mile section of the 10K loop. Shockingly, no one was anxious to stay for the additional 5K loop offered. Thank you Bobbie for co-leading, & all the intrepid Tramps for joining me on a rainy day adventure!