Write-up: Meg Higgerson Leader: Meg Higgerson Co-Leader: The weather forecast was HORRIBLE! Sleet, freezing rain in the morning and constant rain and high winds for the afternoon. By only 5 minutes, nine Tramps dodged it all !!! We hiked up Pixley Falls trail in 1-2 inches of new snow and upon reaching the park, detoured to take a look at the beautiful frozen falls. When offered the option of cookies back at the car or additional miles, those with a…
Write-up: Madonna Fellows Leader: Madonna Fellows Co-leader: Don Fellows This year the weekend was off to a bad start. The leader (Bobbie Scarpino) was in Pennsylvania recovering from a shoulder injury and the co-leader (Mike Huss) was with Janice as she was undergoing surgery to repair her shoulder. Our last report is that they are recovering well and luckily Don and I were able to step in and hope to keep things running smoothly. The only major issue was when the ceiling…
Write-up: Mary Pat Connors Leader: Mary Pat Connors Co-Leader: Kathy Countryman The Adirondack weekend seemed ill-fated when not only did Meg, leader day 1, and co-leader day 2, get a severe case of sciatica but Bobbie fell and broke her arm forcing her to cancel her participation. But we forged ahead. Kathy stepped up to fill Meg’s shoes, and we decided to check out the trails a mere day in advance. We entered the Cascade Pond Loop, via route 28…
Write-up: The Fellows Leader and Co-Leader: The Fellows Ten of us skied and snow-shoed the trail to Chub pond today. 5 skiers and 5 snowshoers. The snowshoers did 5 miles, 3 skiers did 6 miles and 2 skiers made it to the lake for 8.2 mi. The wind had not blown the snow that we got Wednesday night off the trees which made for some beautiful scenery, plus the sky was crystal-clear. Stopped at Kratzy’s for refreshments. More photos…
Write-up: Kathy Countryman Leader: Kathy Countryman Co-Leader: Fran Roy It turns out that an easy hike close to home followed by free pizza is the perfect combo to bring out a lot of hikers on a January Sunday afternoon. Fifty-four of us walked 4 miles or so on the 840 Trail. Thirty-five of the group came back to my house afterwards for pizza and other assorted goodies. A bit of exercise, some junk food, and time to mingle with friends…
Write-up: Meg Higgerson Leader: Meg Higgerson Co-Leader: Sue Manier Meg Higgerson was the leader and her sister, Sue Manier was the co-leader on this tramp through the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation trails off Burlingame Rd. The CPF has over 2500 acres with more than 15 miles of trails. With not enough snow for anything other than a hike, we merrily proceeded until the leader took a wrong turn. Going twice as far as originally intended by going in circles on a…
Write-up: Madonna Fellows Leader: Madonna Fellows Co-Leader: Don Fellows Twelve of us tramped 4.5 miles yesterday at Carpenter Road. The snow was crusty so everyone snowshoed. We stopped at Snow Ridge Tavern for refreshments.
Write-up: Jerry Stewart Leader: Jerry Stewart Co-Leader: Bobbie Scarpino Monumental hike Sunday with the tramps. With deer-hunting season underway, we try to work in a few urban events to keep us out of the woods. 38 came along as I led the group down the Utica parkway to learn about the statues most of us have driven past many times but never got to really check them out. Interesting people who made a difference in all of our lives. I…
Write-up: Sally Steele Leader: Jeff Steele Co-Leader: Sally Steele 21 Tramps took advantage of a crisp but clear fall morning to enjoy a five plus mile leisurely trek around Eaton Brook Reservoir, starting and ending at the public boat launch. The lake was quiet as many camps were closed up in anticipation of winter. The resident eagle did not make an appearance, but a heron acknowledged the group’s approach.
Write-up: Walt Pillar Leader: Walt Pillar Co-Leader: Madonna Fellows Twelve of us, including one first time hiker, trekked 5-miles along the east ridge above Lake Otsego to Star Field where we viewed the autumn leaves, the lake and the village of Cooperstown. The weather was cool and damp, but it had stopped raining and a little sun broke out as we viewed the lake. It started raining again just as we got back to our cars.