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# 6355 – Wolf Moon, Valley View Switchbacks – January 4, 2015

# 6355 – Wolf Moon, Valley View Switchbacks – January 4, 2015

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Write-up: Nancy Coleman
Leader: Nancy Coleman

January 4th was a very gloomy, snowy, rainy, warm day for January.  Definitely not conducive to an evening hike.  However, 14 brave and hearty Tramps showed up.  The golf course was covered with wet, sloppy snow, so we hiked on the side walk along the road to keep from damaging the fairways.
The hiking in the slush was not easy, so we were all very happy to see that Frank Guilfoil and his daughter, Susan Parsons, had built a fire for us.

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We gathered around for hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps topped with whipped cream and hot dogs roasted on the open fire.

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Almost everyone wanted to continue up the switchbacks.  We went all the way up to the decorated tree.

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While out we were treated with 2 peaks at the full moon.  We also saw deer, whom we were sure, wondered what we were doing in their domain on such a night.
I’m sure a bright snowy night would have been wonderful, but we all had a wonderful time.

Hike #6007 – MOONLIGHT OUTING – January 9th, 2012

Hike #6007 – MOONLIGHT OUTING – January 9th, 2012

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The weather was a concern before the Moonlight Outing.  We were pleasantly surprised to have a beautiful warm night.  The moon was visible through the clouds.  Arrived at the parking area and cars began to arrive.  They kept coming when everyone was there we had 45 Tramps signed the hiking sheet.  We gathered together and walked up to the middle road and then down toward the South Woods gate.  We could see Frank & Gene’s blazing fire as it lighted the way to the fireplace.

We gathered near the fire and enjoyed hot chocolate with a surprise in it that Meg had provided for us.  Cookies and apple cake were enjoyed by the Tramps.  As we were preparing to continue our hike, Frank provided us with a roaring fire to send us on our way.

We reluctantly left the fire and continued our walk up around the South Woods.  The moon was becoming more brilliant and we tramped along to the upper path.  Stopped at the Christmas Tree with its lovely decorations shining in the moonlight.  We continued to walk back down to the gate area.  Some members left to return to the parking area and other’s returned to the fire where Frank and Gene were putting the fire out.  Then it was back to our cars along the path near Valley View Road.  Frank and Gene provided us with a warm blazing fire, other Tramps provided us food and special drink and a beautiful evening was enjoyed by all.

By:  Barb Thomas