"O"
SECTION SPRING ACTIVITIES, MARCH - MAY 2013
*** = Easy
on the knees.
Don't forget, if conditions don't seem good for scheduled
outing, call leader for "Plan B": change in venue, mode of travel, or both!
BACK-COUNTRY ETIQUETTE: NO CELL PHONE USE EXCEPT IN EMERGENCY
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Mar 2 Sat |
Snowshoe or Hike |
Enfield Wildlife Management. Loops behind Shaker Museum. Hilly. Nice
view of lake. About 2 hrs;
3 - 4 mi. Moderate. ajaneway@gmail.com |
Angie Emerson 802-299-5866 |
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Mar 3 Sun |
X-C Ski |
Ski to Ravine Lodge, then backcountry Merrill Ski Loop on
shoulder of Mt. Kirkham, across fr. Moosilauke. Total about 8.5 miles, 1500'
elev.gain. Moderate to
strenuous. |
Heinz/Inge Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
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Mar 4 Mon |
X-C Ski |
Backcountry ski, Quintown Rd loop in Orfordville, NH or
Taylor Valley loop in Vershire, VT; depends on conditions. 6 - 8 mi,
moderate. |
Marcia Dunning 802-333-4340 |
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Mar 5 Tues |
Planning
Meeting |
Planning meeting for Summer (June - Aug.) outings. 7:00 p.m. at the home of Dick
Ruben. Call Kathy Astrauckas
ahead with ideas if you can't join us (802-785-4311). . |
Dick Ruben 802-333-3707 |
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Mar 9 Sat |
Snowshoe w/ ATA |
Mt. Ascutney (3150'). Joint outing with Ascutney Trails Association. Meet
9:30 at Price Chopper in Windsor, VT.
Call leader for details. |
Barbara Rhoad 802-674-2326 |
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Mar 10 Sun |
X-C Ski |
Celebrate Daylight Saving Time in the beautiful
backcountry of Lyme, NH.
Moderate. |
Dick Ruben 802-333-3707 |
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Mar 12 Tues |
X-C Ski |
An O-Section backcountry tradition: Tunbridge to Strafford, VT, with
option to South Strafford. 6 or
8 miles. Hilly. Moderate. |
Dick Ruben 802-333-3707 |
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Mar 16 Sat |
X-C Ski |
Groomed trails of Waterville Valley, NH. All ability levels. Possible trail fee. |
Dick Ruben 802-333-3707 |
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Mar 17 Sun |
Snowshoe or hike |
LeaderŐs joice as to location
and distance |
Patty Spencer 802-333-3571 |
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Mar 19 Tues |
Snowshoe |
Celebrate last day of winter on
Styles Peak (3392'), Peru, VT. Nice views. 5.2 mi (2.0 on snowmobile trail, 3.2
on Long Trail), 1365' elev gain.
Moderate. |
Dick Andrews 802-885-3201 |
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Mar 23 Sat |
X-C Ski |
Depending on the snow
conditions, we will choose one of the x-c ski centers in Vermont. Trail fee
possible. |
Heinz/Inge Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
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Mar 24 Sun |
Road Walk |
Happy Valley - Hartland
Hill - Woodstock. Approx. 4 mi. Hilly. Moderate. Car spot in Woodstock at
Pleasant St. parking lot. Local guide Kerry Rosenthal: 802-457-1796 |
Kathy Astrauckas 802-785-4311 |
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Mar 26 Tues |
Hike |
Northern Rail Tr, Canaan - Grafton, NH. Nice chain of
ponds & site of train wreck. 7 - 8 mi, easy grades.
Moderate. Car-spot. Back-up ldrs: H &
I Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
Peter Hope 603-863-6456 |
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Mar 26 Tues |
Moonlt X-C or Snowsh. |
Mt. Tom, Woodstock, VT. Mode of travel depends on conditions; if no snow, we'll
walk. Bring a flashlight or headlamp and a snack to share. Moderate. |
Dick Ruben 802-333-3707 |
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Mar 30 Sat |
Snowshoe |
Stratton Mtn (3936') from Kelley Stand Rd, via IP Rd &
Long Trail. Fire tower,
views. 6.6 mi, 1600' elevation gain.
Moderate - Strenuous. |
Dick Andrews 802-885-3201 |
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Apr 2 Tues Apr 5 Fri Apr 6 Sat |
X-C Ski or Road Walk Pot Luck & Slide Show Walk |
Local ski if conditions permit (Thetf.Academy/Union
Village Dam area) or walk Campbell Flats loop in Thetford and see UVD at
spring runoff. 6.5 mi.Hilly, Moderate. Mud
Season Social at Tall Timbers Clubhouse, Quechee, VT. 5:30 pm.
Bring pot luck dish,
beverage, eating utensils, travel slides, & outdoor gear to sell or swap. On dirt roads and/or trails in Plymouth, VT area. Hilly. 4 miles.
Moderate. |
Kathy Astrauckas 802-785-4311 Inge Brown 802-296-5777 Annie Janeway 413-374-0988 |
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Apr 7 Sun |
Hike Meeting |
Afternoon hike in Lake Morey
area, ending at Rivendell Trails Association Annual Meeting, Dinner &
Auction, 4:00 p.m., Hulbert Outdoor Center |
Inge Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
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Apr 9 Tues |
Snowshoe or Hike |
Lyme Hill, NH.
Loop in recently conserved area.
No views, but nice woods. Mix of wide & narrow trails. 3 - 4 mi. with lots of ups &
downs. Moderate. |
Inge Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
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Apr 13 Sat |
Dirt Road Walk |
From Thetford Hill via Houghton Hill Rd & Zebedee
Wetlands to leader's home in Fairlee, VT. Expect mud! Approx. 6 mi. Moderate. |
Patty Spencer 802-333-3571 |
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Apr 14 Sun |
Hike |
In Thetford/South Strafford area. LeaderŐs choice as to
location and distance. |
Inge Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
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Apr 16 Tues |
Hike *** |
Kilowatt Park, Wilder, VT. Hike
through woodlands along CT River with a break at gazebo by Wilder Dam. Hope
to see eagles. 3 miles, easy.
*** |
Inge Brown 802-296-5777 |
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Apr 16 Tues Apr 19 Fri |
Hike Taylor Series |
Northern Rail Trail, Grafton -
Danbury, NH. Follow Smith River, mostly away from rds. 7 - 8 mi, fairly level. Moderate. Car-spot. Back-up ldrs:
H & I Trebitz 802-785-2129 ŇMt. McKinley, Now and 40 Years
AgoÓ.
Octogenarian Heinz Trebitz (Thetford) and teenager Kristen Kelliher (Norwich) present
stories and photos of their days climbing Denali. 6:30 pm at the Montshire Museum in Norwich, VT. Free. (See also front page of Footnotes) |
Peter Hope 603-863-6456 Heinz Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
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Apr 20 Sat |
Road Walk/ Hike |
Escape mud on paved Mt. Ascutney (3150') road.
No cars, nice views; may do summit if snowy or dry. 7.4 mi., 2,190' elev.
gain, moderate. Summit adds 1.4 mi. & 400' elev. |
Dick Andrews 802-885-3201 |
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Apr 21 Sun |
Bike Ride |
In the Connecticut River Valley. Approx. 25 miles.
Moderate. |
Dick Ruben 802-333-3707 |
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Apr 23 Tues |
Moonlight Hike |
Thetford, VT area. Call leader for details. |
Dick Ruben 802-333-3707 |
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Apr 24 Wed |
Hike |
Newport, NH Town Forest. Wetland, ski jumps, views fr
Pinnacle, possibly Coit Mtn. 4 - 5 mi, ~ 800' elev. gain. Moderate. Back-up ldrs: H & I Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
Peter Hope 603-863-6456 |
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Apr 27 Sat |
Dirt Road Walk |
Pike Hill Coppermine area of Corinth, VT. 5 miles with car spot. Easy, with moderate hills. |
Marcia Dunning 802-333-4340 |
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Apr 28 Sun |
Walk |
Afternoon walk on gated, paved Mt. Ascutney Road to picnic
shelter with view. 4.0
mi, 1200' elev. gain, steep.
Moderate. |
Dick Andrews 802-885-3201 |
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Apr 30 Tues |
Road Walk *** |
Goodrich 4 Corners area of Norwich, VT. Pattrell Road, Rte. 5, Rte. 132. 4-5
miles, Easy with one long but gently rising hill. *** |
Inge Brown 802-296-5777 |
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May 4 Sat |
Rd Walk & Tea Party |
Hartland, VT.
8 mi. loop. Moderate, but
hilly, with steep parts. Return
to leader's home for tea & home-baked goods. Group size limited; call to insure a spot! |
Katie Rawson 802-436-1125 |
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May 5 Sun |
Bike Ride |
Loop ride: Norwich, Hanover, Lebanon, WRJ on
UVTA bike route. About
15 miles, moderate; a couple of steep hills. |
Angie Emerson 802-299-5866 |
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May 7 Tues |
Bird Walk *** |
Early morning bird walk in the Union Village Dam area of
Thetford, VT. Less than 3 miles.
Easy .***
Group size limited to 12 participants. |
George Clark 802-649-2305 |
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May 7 Tues |
Hike |
Pisgah State Park (NH) to CT River. W. half of new long-dist. trail.
Views! 7.3 mi, 1650' elev.
gain. Mod-Stren. Car spot. Back-up ldrs: H & I
Trebitz: 802-785-2129 |
Peter Hope 603-863-6456 |
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May 11 Sat |
Spring
Walk-thru |
Goal: cover
as much of our 48 miles of A.T. as poss. in 1 day. Choose your favorite
section or we'll help you choose, as few or many miles as you want. Call for
details. |
Lee Eastman 802-484-9726 |
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May 12 Sun |
Hike & Kaffeekl. |
Thetford, VT.
Early afternoon Mother's Day hike in hills behind the Trebitz house,
followed by "Kaffeeklatsch" at their home. 3 - 4 mi. on uneven backcountry
trails. |
Heinz/IngeTrebitz 802-785-2129 |
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May 14 Tues |
Bike Ride *** |
Bike on Northern Rail Trail, Lebanon, NH. 14 miles. Easy. *** |
Inge Brown 802-296-5777 |
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May 15 Wed |
Hike |
Mt. Tom, Woodstock, VT. Trails & carriage roads to North & South
Peaks. 3 - 5 mi, ~ 600' elev.
gain. Easy - Moderate. Back-up ldrs: H & I Trebitz: 802-785-2129. |
Peter Hope 603-863-6456 |
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May 18 Sat |
Bike Ride |
White River Jct. to Woodstock, VT and back. 30 miles. Moderate. |
Angie Emerson 802-299-5866 |
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May 19 Sun |
Bike |
Saint Gauden's area, Plainfield & Cornish, NH. 2 - 3 hours. Moderate. Hills. Call leader for
details. ajaneway@gmail.com |
Annie Janeway 413-374-0988 |
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May 21 Tues |
Bike Ride |
Bethel-Gaysville-Stockbridge, VT loop. Peavine Blvd & River Rd along
White River; Blackmer Blvd, Routes 100 & 107. ~ 20 mi, part dirt, some hills. Moderate. |
Heinz/IngeTrebitz 802-785-2129 |
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May
21 Tues |
Hike |
Crotched
Mtn (2066'), Francestown, NH.
Isolated peak in south central NH. Views!!! About 5 mi, 1200' elevation
gain. Moderate. |
Peter Hope 603-863-6456 |
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May 25 Sat |
Hike
& Picnic |
Join Ascutney Trails Association for their annual picnic
atop Mt. Ascutney (3150'). About 7
miles. Moderate -
Strenuous. Call leader for
details. |
Heinz Trebitz 802-785-2129 |
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May 26 Sun |
Road Walk |
Bradford & Corinth, VT. Off South Rd.
Almost a loop, with car spot.
5 mi. Easy
to moderate; hilly. |
Marcia Dunning 802-333-4340 |
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May 28 Tues |
Bike Ride *** |
River Road, Plainfield, NH. Approx. 10 miles.
Easy. *** |
Inge Brown 802-296-5777 |
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May 29 Wed |
Bike Ride |
Silver Lake Loop, Woodstock-Barnard, VT. Snack at Silver Lake, bring lunch,
eat at leadersŐ home at end. ~ 20
mi. (5 mi. dirt). Moderate with
long but gradual uphill. *********************************************************************************************** |
Tom/Diane Russell 802-457-2898 |