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Archive for July, 2008

Gina’s Hike to Scotland-Part 2

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Yesterday we hiked 12miles from Bridge of Orchy to Kings House over Rannoch Moor.  This moor is about as wildernessy as one gets in Britain, but the States (obviously) have many places more remote.  But hikers-- put this on your ...

Gina’s Hike to Scotland-Part 1

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

I have reached Crainilarich -- the 1/2 way point! So far we all have miner aches and pains but nothing serious. Scenery is stunning and what is more stunning is the weather -- just finished our 5th day ...

Mustang Sally-100 Mile Wilderness-July 23, 2008

Monday, July 28th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Hi to everyone: Just a quick note as I am pulling out of Monson here. Just wanted to tell everyone that I made it thru the 100 mile wilderness in one piece. I was soaked however, as it rained off and ...

Meadow River Gorge-July 13, 2008

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

If you like hiking in the rain, Meadow River Gorge was the place to be this particular Sunday. Marlene and Margaret led a great hike to the river and back and then hosted a wonderful dinner. Thanks to both.

Mount Rigi-Switzerland-June 25, 2008

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

A number of trail club members traveled to Switzerland recently. While visiting Lake Lucerne, Carl led Ron, Andrea and Kathy to the lakefront community of Vitznau. From there they took the cog railway to Rigi Kulm before hiking to the ...

Mustang Sally-July 9, 2008

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Hi Everyone: Well after many Greyhound bus miles I arrived in Bangor yesterday evening or nite really.  Got a room at Motel 6(fifty dollars for a Motel 6, can you believe it!!!)  Stayed there til 11am and then walked about a ...

Mustang Sally July 9, 2008

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Hello everyone:  I'm at Super 8 in Front Royal, Va.  Got in yesterday in the late am with a free ride from a friendly gentleman to the post office here.  Got my bounce box with town clothes and my mail drop ...