Gina’s Hike to Scotland-Part 2
Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffYesterday 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 OffI 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 OffHi 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 OffIf 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 OffA 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 OffHi 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 OffHello 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 ...
Mustang Sally-June 18, 2008
Thursday, June 19th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffHello everyone!!! Again I'm late in updating you-al, but sometimes it's hard to get to a computer off the trail. Currently, I'm at my brother's house in Mt. Sidney, VA for 2 zero's and will leave Monday morning. Left the trail ...
High Falls- Shavers Fork -May 31
Sunday, June 1st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffLet it rain! Let it rain! Rain did not deter nine trail club members from completing the eleven mile trek to the High Falls of the Cheat on Shavers Fork. The hike started on the Allegheny Trail and ...
Weston-Gauley Turnpike May 17
Sunday, June 1st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffLois led the group on a 10 mile section of the old Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike between Burnsville Lake and Stonewall Jackson Lake. This new hike is on the National Register of Historic Places and in 2001 was designated ...