Write-up: Peter Franz Leader: Peter Franz Co-Leader: Three tramps traversed the timber trek in tepid temperatures towards Twin Lakes which thwarted their throes.  Try as we did, the toil was tussled as the impending concern of twilight transpired. These three true believers thought…only one more tor until the lake would appear. Last calmer, tempered thoughts were transferred pierced by “One of the Three”, not to be confused by the song by James Laid.   Turn around… Turn around was the verdict. 

Write-up: Walt Pillar Leader: Walt Pillar Co-Leader: Bobbie Scarpino The hike started as cold, windy and snowy; but the snow ended, and it was partly sunny for the rest of the hike. The trail was microspikable even with a few inches of fresh snow. Seventeen Tramps were present and nobody was lost. Several adjourned to the Grow Brewery after the hike.

Write-up: Bobbie Scarpino Leader: Bobbie Scarpino Co-Leader: Lu Blanchard A Comedy of Mishaps!             Every leader knows that a hike should be checked out beforehand, especially if unfamiliar with the trailhead and trail. This leader did just that on the Saturday before the hike. Finding the entrance to the trails and parking area, I decided there was not enough snow for snowshoes, but spikes might be needed if icy spots might be encountered. With spikes on and poles in hand, I…

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Write-up: Paul Sirtoli Leader: Lisa Robertson Co- leader and photo credit – Peter Franz It was 4-degrees above zero when our small group convened at Madison with “de-fault” co-leader Peter Franz. I use the word “default” loosely since the co-leader position cycled through several volunteers before Pete agreed to assume the position. The anonymous co-leaders opted out given the frigid temperature.  Nonetheless, the brilliant sunshine lent an aura of warmth and excitement for our impending snowshoe excursion to the ponds. At…

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Write-up: Greg Sipp Leader: Greg Sipp Co-Leader: Kevin Perez After several Tramp cancellations due to being sick, five were left standing.  We started off breaking trail, snowshoeing in about 3’ of snow, all uphill.  Once we got off trail, it got a little easier with less snow in the woods.  Having no wind made the temp hovering around 24 a great day to be out.  We hit the destination of Frenchs Vly.  The Vly and woods were picturesque with the snow.   …

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Write-up: Meg Higgerson Leader: Meg Higgerson Co-Leader: Sharon Heyboer Its been snowing for days!  The windchill is bitter.  There are State of Emergency Warnings flashing across the TV screens of those who are smart enough to stay inside. In spite of this, fourteen of us decided to venture out. On the schedule it was listed as an EASY WALK.  Nope!  The day before, it was changed to moderate. Throughout this rather icy and often snowy hike to the Eagle, it…

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Write-up: Leader: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Jim Wasielewski Co-Leader: Lorrie Wasielewski How do the Tramps celebrate New Year’s?  12 hours later with a 5-mile hike and regular and high-test bubbly, jello shots, cookies, music and a ball drop. Club president Greg was in charge of the ball drop and he executed it perfectly. Thanks to all who attended and to Debby Waz for some of the photos.

Write-up: Kevin Perez Leader: Kevin Perez Co-Leader: Paul Sirtoli 16 adventurous Tramp & Trail members turned out to brave the cold temps – (a balmy 9 degrees) to hike 3.6 miles at Pitch Pine Bog.  No complaints but plenty of fun was had on this sunny day.  Three hikers stayed to add more miles, and 7 of us stopped by Dematteos for food and drink

Write-up: Kevin Perez Leader: Kevin Perez Co-Leader: Peter Franz Six Tramps enjoyed the beautiful snow-covered trees, majestic views, and friendly banter on a cold and sunny day. With only a couple inches of snow and numerous icy spots on the trail, we wisely chose micro-spikes over snowshoes for the climb.  While lack of snowshoes led us to forgo bushwhacking Echo Cliffs to Panther summit (after trudging through a couple hundred yards of deep off-trail snow), all agreed that the hike…

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Write-up: Paul Sirtoli Leader: Paul Sirtoli Co-Leader: Ron Carvin Known to rock climbing enthusiasts throughout the Mohawk Valley, and named after the sphagnum moss that carpets “Moss” Island, our troupe of seven saw no green while tramping through 5-inches of packable snow.  Our co-leader guide, Ron, did a marvelous job instructing and pointing out to his elder students the numerous kettle holes, the metamorphic rock, Black Tupelo trees, and a unique vernal pool generally indigenous to the Adirondacks. One of the…

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