Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Lorrie Wasielewski Co-Leader: Jim Wasielewski Another bruiser of a day but we survived the thermal onslaught. William the conqueror designed our headgear, camo hats, and provided lollipops. While we didn’t duplicate the 9.6 miles of the Boilermaker, we held our own for 5 miles in oppressive heat. Thanks to Lorrie for leading.
Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Lorrie Wasielewski Co-Leader: Jim Wasielewski No Billy Joel’s “Captin Jack’s” to navigate the the Canal Scow, so we hiked the 6-plus miles on a hot, humid summer day. Just a kind of day we were wishing for when the snow was knee deep.Thanks to Lorrie for leading and providing the toxic bug spray to her loyal followers. (That bug spray was a life-saver!! mpc)
Write-up: Greg Sipp Leader: Paul Sirtoli Co-Leader: Kevin Perez The acceptable loss rate happened before we even left the parking lot. Two people didn’t want to risk the hike being extended, and they made the right call. As usual, the hike went from being listed as 10 miles to 12 miles. The seven of us set out on the out-and-back trek to Lost Lake, then continued to the bridge at Middle Branch Pine Creek. The trip was filled with people…
Write-up: Kevin Perez Leader: Peter Franz Co-Leader: Kevin Perez A fun and event-filled paddle for 14 of us on the Kunjamuk River and Elm Lake Sunday with mixed clouds and sun on a warm day. We traversed four beaver dams which took various levels of effort. The funniest episode: Dot began excitedly shouting that something gooey was flapping around on her seat in an uncomfortable location. Husband Ray immediately dashed to the rescue loudly proclaiming to Peter and Kevin that…
Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Carolyn Eastman Co-Leader: Bobbie Scarpino The hike was a two prong attack, a longer hike for the younger and faster Tramps, and shorter hike for the older and slower dudes (and dudettes). Needless to say, you know which hike I was on, the 5.6 mile trek on the Finger Lake Trail (FLT). The staccato thumping of the pileated woodpeckers created a natural rhythm guiding us along the forest floor. Warmth was the operative word of the day. A stop…
Write-up: Jim Wasieleski Leader: Norma Vleer Co-Leader: Bobbie Scarpino The hills of Madison County. Whether you went 3, 5.5 or 6.5 miles in the hot sun moderated by the caustic air quality from the Canadian wildfires, made the refreshments at the wedding barn appear so much sweeter. Cemeteries and oreo cows (named and photographed by Bobbette) now occupy the 9-mile swamp territory of the notorious Loomis Gang. Thanks to Norma for leading the hike and for hosting the after hike soiree. MORE PHOTOS
Write-up: Meg Higgerson Leader: Meg Higgerson Co-Leader: What was supposed to be a Memorial Day hike along the Vista Trail which overlooks the Fulton Chain of Lakes turned out to be a full fledged insurrection!! Anticipated:• Limited parking at the start point which was Sis and Bub trailhead• Drop a car at the Bald Mountain Trailhead for a shuttle at the hikes end • Stop for an after hike refreshment• Some would not want to stop for after hike refreshments• There was a parade scheduled…
Write-up: Lisa Robertson Leader: Lisa Robertson Co-Leader: 12 Tramps + 2 Visitors met at Cheningo Day Use Pavilion to hike the FLT across the boulder bridge, uphill following the stream & dirt road, veering into the woods for a lollipop loop. Our long-lost Tramp Club President emerged from hibernation to join us! We all missed him & were very glad to have him back with us, and he didn’t lose a step. Speaking of old folks, 12 of us paced…
Write-up: Lisa Lucas-Myers Leader: Lisa Lucas-Myers Co-Leader: Peter Baildon On a beautiful day, 12 excited hikers enjoyed a journey through an amazing history of rock changes which began in glacier times. We were awed by waterfalls of epic proportions after descending the 180 steps of Jacob’s Ladder. Of course, what descends must ascend so 9 miles later, we had to climb those 180 steps since we were all too frugal to take the 6 dollar shuttle back to the upper…
Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Ron Carvin Co-Leader: Pat Hobbes The Moss Island trail was closed due to construction so plan B was to regroup at the Little Falls Harbor. It was nice to see the sun but the wind, which gave us a boost going east made the return more difficult. Thanks to Ron and Hobsie for an enjoyable ride.