Write-up: Jerry Stewart Leader: Carolyn Eastman Co-Leader: Jerry Stewart Six of us met at the meeting place and away we went. I’ve only been out that way a couple of times so it was pretty new to me. Beautiful views as you drive along. On the way there, we decided to do a traverse instead of an up & back. We had 2 cars so that was a great option. That meant we all had to pile in one car for…
Write-up: Jerry Stewart Leader: Jerry Stewart Co-Leader: Carolyn Eastman Sixteen came out for the hike September 11, 2016. The weather cleared, the sun shone and a good time was had by all. 5.7 miles. This was my first time as a leader so I discovered new responsibilities I hadn’t thought of before. Clearing parts of the trail that have branches, berry bushes that grab you and the big one, you’re supposed to know where you’re going! I did for the…
Write-up: Deb Roberts Leader: Deb Roberts Co-Leader: Meg Higgerson Our hike in to Rock River was around 6 miles. There were hills, rocks and mud. And although the trail doesn’t have a lot of markers, it is still fairly easy to follow. Eight seasoned tramps sashayed out to the river bank, where we sat on rocks along the side of the riverbed. The water was pretty low! Bugs were scarce, though some of us in skirts, saw more than others…all…
Write-Up: Richard Miller Leader: Richard Miller Co-leader: Louie Casatelli The group left from Mapledale and drove Rts 365, 8, and 10 to Powley Road. We failed to find the trailhead on the first pass, but we were able to find it with the use of my GPS. The weather was not quite so warm as it had been previously. I was worried that the day might be too hot for hiking. In addition to lower temperatures, there was a good…
Write-Up: Deb Roberts Leader: Deb Roberts Co-Leader: Dianna Morris On a sunny Sunday, August 14th 2016, eight Tramps took off down the Blueberry Trail. And what was so unusual about this day? Why, there were 4 men and an equal number of women. That NEVER happens! We women always outnumber them. And so we took off over hill and dale. Oh yeah, and through our special blend of Adirondack mud. To Catpaw Lake we went, and had a beautiful, peaceful…
Write-up Sharon Kaelin Leader: Sharon Kaelin Co-Leader: Amanda Zdanowicz So, it might not be the most prestigious award, but I think I’m a good contender for the hike with the least amount of people. Still, with the one tramp beside the leader and co-leader we set off in the pouring rain for our destination. A stop at West Pond Falls, which usually has very little water going over was actually visible with the rain from the week. We went through…
Write-up: Roger Felske Leader: Roger Felske Co-Leader: Dick Blanchard The 26th Annual High Peaks Weekend (HPW) had a near record number of attendees this year with 43 Tramps, guests and relatives. The weather cooperated again this year with only one downpour and that was during the night. Unfortunately there was one casualty and that was Mark Huxtable who decided to sleep outside on the ground. A morning trip to the laundromat in Lake Placid solved that problem. Again this year,…
Write-up: Carolyn Eastman Leader: Carolyn Eastman Co-Leader: Bobbie Scarpino Eleven crazy tramps went on a wet hike Sunday July 31st, 2016. We took a 5-mile hike around Stony pond in Morrisville. The rain did stop…once we got back to our cars….LOL. And for those of you that say you will only walk in the rain when pigs fly, take a good look at this picture, you just may have to join us next time. We stopped at Rays BBQ for music…
Write-up: Mary Lou Miller Leader: Mary Lou Miller Co-Leader: Ellen Myers Ten of us did an easy-paced hike into the Point on Hinckley Lake. The weather was beautiful, the lake level was up and the bugs were nowhere to be found. Some went for a swim, while others enjoyed snacks and conversation. New hikers were not sure about what to bring to share, so we had a delightful tailgate party on Stormy Hill Rd.
Write-up: Mary Pat Connors Leader: Mary Pat Connors Co-Leader: Roger Felske The weather gods were with us, relieving us of the extreme heat of previous days. The day began with temps in the sixties and with slightly overcast skies. From the Buffalo Head, we followed the route north on Lake Rd. to Kincaid to Horton. Here the traffic was very low and the peace enjoyable. Once we reached Route 28 however, there was much traffic zooming by, as expected on a…