Write-up: Dona and Madonna Fellows Leader – Madonna Fellows Co-Leader – Don Fellows The ride today started in New Woodstock and went on roads west of Cazenovia. We had a mix of sun and clouds with a bit of a breeze. The scenery was great with wide vistas of the surrounding hills. After the ride several of us visited Delphi Falls which had not been seen by some. A few of us visited the brewery on the way back to…
Write-up: Ann Damiano Leader: Phil Gwyn Co-Leader: Ann Damiano On what started as a brisk, cold autumn morning, 18 of us hiked to Gull Lake. We enjoyed a leisurely lunch at the lean-to overlooking the lake. The fall colors were magnificent to view. It was a great hike with perfect weather. Clearly, Philip and I lack Jim’s abilities as a photographer, but we tried. Oh, how we tried.
Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Carolyn Eastman Co-Leader: Diana Henry Twenty-five tramps, some dressed as hillbillies, hiked 5 miles around Mt Hope Reservoir. Terrain varied from hilly, root-covered trails to open pasture. Encountered some equine out to pasture, wary of the electric fence, not some tramps, so much for horse sense. Fantastic after-hike party at Diana and Scott’s house. Thanks to the leaders Dianne and Carolyn for a great hike and to Scott and Diana for their generosity.
Write-up: Jim WasielewskiLeader: Jim WasielewskiCo-Leader: Lorrie Wasielewski Twenty-two of us hiked 5 miles from Old Forge to and up McCauley Mt. Weather was perfect, mid 70’s and sunny. Peter picked up a stranger to “share the chair.” Different strokes for different folks. Had a beer afterwards at the Skylounge in Old Forge watching the firefighters parade. Walt insisted we stop at Kratzy’s for a night cap but we really knew he wanted a hug from Terry. Thanks to Lorrie for co-leading, nice…
Write-up: Walt Pillar Leader: Walt Pillar Co-Leader: Sue Manier Five of us did a a 6-mile kayak on Otsego Lake. We paddled from Brookwood Point to the Susquehanna River and Fernleigh Stone Bridge. There was a light rain but it felt good, a perfect temp for a kayaking under cloudy skies. After lunch at the Blue Mingo Grill, the rain stopped and the water was smooth as glass for the paddle back to Brookwood Point
Write-up: Margaret DeckerLeader: Margaret DeckerCo-Leader: Mark Decker 27 of us hiked 5 miles at the Deansboro Trail on a beautiful sunny warm day. We stopped to talk with donkeys and goats at the beginning of the trail. It was an enjoyable hike. We stopped at the Boro at the end of trail. A bunch of farm tractors stopped there. It was great. We got a few pictures of us on tractors.
Write-up: Paul Sirtoli Leader: Paul Sirtoli Co-leader: Jeremy Alexander Photos: Jeremy Alexander The Canachagala Mountain range (north to North Lake) is roughly one-mile long and consists of six knobs, all within 50 feet elevation to each other. Near the center of the range lies the summit knob, at 2,606 feet. I classified this combination of gravel road, bushwhack, and herd path walk as a “destination hike.” There are no scenic vista’s to entice folks to even go there. Years ago…
Write-up: Jim WasielewskiLeader: Mike HussCo-Leader: Janice Huss The group’s photo beneath a large tulip tree is appropriate due to the Dutch ownership of the property in the 1780s. In anticipation of liquid refreshment our leader shortened the hike from 5 miles to 4 miles. But not to be outdone, 5 lovely ladies jumped ship and made their way to the brewery saving an outside table for us. Nice day, nice hike, nice company. Thanks to Mike and Janice for a great…
Write-up: Bobbie ScarpinoLeader: Bobbie ScarpinoCo-Leader: Norma Vleer After hearing that traffic was taking an hour to travel from Thendara to Old Forge on Saturdays, the scheduled shuttle was abandoned and the paddling course was changed. On a picture-perfect day, our group of 12 launched our boats at Green Bridge in Thendara. Arriving early enough, we were fortunate to find ample parking for our nine vehicles in this very busy spot. We headed up the river on the Middle Branch of…
Write-Up: Nancy Agen Leader: Nancy Agen Co-Leader: Meg Higgerson On a day that threatened rain and thunderstorms, we celebrated an almost 40-year member that we lost last February. Ten of us hiked around the backside of Nicks Lake and arrived at the pavilion where six more friends of Frank were waiting. Frank’s three daughters and a niece accompanied us. Frank loved to build a campfire and roast hot dogs in the woods, so a fire was built and we…