Friday, December 2, 2011

OTHH 2012 Winter Schedule

OTHH 2012 Winter Schedule


Tuesdays: Full day activity of cross country skiing

Fridays: Cross country skiing or snowshoeing for AM followed by soup at the leader's home.

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Tuesday 01-03: David Pollock (603-643-4128)*

-Friday 01-06: Bev and Ted Stanier (603-284-6638)

Tuesday 01-10: Claude Cormier (603-284-7155)

-Friday 01-13: Milan/Carl McNall (603-284-7400)

Tuesday 01-17: Sue/Fred Bowden (603-284-7412)

-Friday 01-20: Donna/Walt Johnson (603-284-7118)

Tuesday 01-24: John Oliver (603-476-2302)

-Friday 01-27: Deb/Henry Metzger (603-253-8036)

Tuesday 01-31: Milan/Carl McNall (603-284-7400)

-Friday 02-03: Rosemary and Jim Crawford (603-253-1091)

Tuesday 02-07: Bert Hansen (603-476-5461)

-Friday 02-10: Mary/Tom Cullen (603-284-7184)

Tuesday 02-14: Sue/Fred Bowden (603-284-7412)

-Friday 02-17: Sue/Kent Mitchel (603-284-7768)

Tuesday 02-21: Claude Cormier (603-284-7155)

-Friday 02-24: Helen/Gerry Gingras (603-284-9230)

Tuesday 02-28: Sue/Kent Mitchel (603-284-7768)

-Friday 03-02: Milan/Carl McNall (603-284-7400)

Tuesday 03-06: John Oliver (603-476-2302)

-Friday 03-09: Nan/Pat Russell (603-284-6328)

Tuesday 03-13: Robin Dustin (603-284-7740)

-Friday 03-16: Peggy/Mark Longley (603-284-6294)

Tuesday 03-20: Bert Hansen (603-476-5461)

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* David Pollock is usually in between 7 and 9 AM and again at supper time 5 PM plus. He does not have a telephone answering machine nor email. His trip plan for the Jan 3th cross country skiing is “Zealand” or “Lincoln Woods”. He will make a point of finding out the conditions of both trails by Dec. 31. David says that either trip can readily be completed in 6 hours of skiing at an easy early season pace. The Zealand trip involves more uphill, but is never more than beginners’ slope.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

New Hampshire 4000-footers

Rank Name Elevation
1 2 Adams 5774
2 14 Bond 4698
3 16 Bond, West 4540
4 30 Bondcliff 4265
5 33 Cabot 4170
6 36 Cannon 4100
7 13 Carrigain 4700
8 9 Carter Dome 4832
9 15 Carter, Middle 4610
10 19 Carter, South 4430
11 11 Eisenhower 4780
12 23 Field 4340
13 25 Flume 4328
14 44 Galehead 4024
15 17 Garfield 4500
16 37 Hale 4054
17 21 Hancock 4420
18 26 Hancock, South 4319
19 47 Isolation 4004
20 38 Jackson 4052
21 3 Jefferson 5712
22 28 Kinsman, North 4293
23 22 Kinsman, South 4358
24 6 Lafayette 5260
25 18 Liberty 4459
26 7 Lincoln 5089
27 5 Madison 5367
28 4 Monroe 5372
29 10 Moosilauke 4802
30 41 Moriah 4049
31 24 Osceola 4340
32 34 Osceola, East 4156
33 43 Owl's Head 4025
34 42 Passaconaway 4043
35 27 Pierce 4310
36 48 Tecumseh 4003
37 39 Tom 4051
38 35 Tripyramid, Middle 4140
39 32 Tripyramid, North 4180
40 12 Twin, North 4761
41 8 Twin, South 4902
42 1 Washington 6288
43 46 Waumbek 4006
44 45 Whiteface 4020
45 20 Wildcat 4422
46 40 Wildcat, “D” Peak 4050
47 29 Willey 4285
48 31 Zealand 4260

Latest OTHH Summer 2011 hiking schedule


OTHH hiking schedule for Jul-Oct 2011

(This schedule is updated immediately after any changes)

July 05

Group A: Kinsmans – Sharon St. Onge (387-8472)

Group B: Welch-Dickey Loop – Claire Smith (284-7747), 8:00 from Library

Group C: Rattlesnakes – Sue Speers (284-7770), 9:30 from Library

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July 12

Group A: Mt. Cabot – Anne Knight (969-8743 or 279-5019)

Group B: Mt. Cube – Bill Smith (284-7747), 8:00 from Library

Group C: Mt. Katherine – Jocelyn Gutchess (284-6866), 9:30 from Library

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July 19

Group A: Carter Dome – Bert Hansen (476-5461)

Group B: Mt Israel – Connie Crooker (284-7106), 8:30 from Library

Group C: Oak Hill – Walt Johnson (284-7118), 9:00 from Library

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July 26

Group A: Twins/Galehead – Noël Bodwell (707-0982)

Group B: Cardigan – C&B Smith (284-7747), 8:00 from Library

Group C: Greeley Ponds Trail – Sue Speers (284-7770), 9:00 from Library

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August 02

Group A: Mt Moosilauke – Bert Hansen (476-5461)

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August 09

Group A: Mts. Washington and Monroe – Abbas Farazdel (707-6377)

Group B: Mt. Hale – C&B Smith (284-7747), 8:00 from Chapel

Group C: Old Home Week. No hike!

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August 16

Group A: Mt. Isolation – Anne Knight (969-8743 or 279-5019)

Group B: Mt. Chocorua – Nan Russell (284-6328), 8:30 from Chapel

Group C: Mt. Willard – Ann Speers (284-6519), 8:30 from Chapel

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August 23

Group A: Mt. Moriah – Mary Cullen (284-7184)

Group B: TBA – Jim Twaddle (284-7349), 8:30 from Chapel

Group C: White Ledge – Walt Johnson (284-7118), 8:30 from Chapel

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August 30

Group A: Mts. Adams and Madison – Bert Hansen (476-5461)

Group B: Imp trail loop – Bill Smith (284-7747), 8:00 from Chapel

Group C: Mt. Willard – Sue Speers (284-7770), 8:30 from Chapel

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September 06

**Canceled**Group A: Bonds and Zealand – Noël Bodwell (707-0982) + Ellen Garneau (455-8210)

**Postponed to next Tuesday**Group B: Mt. Smarts – David Pollock (643-4128) + Anne Knight (969-8743 or 279-5019), 8:30 from Library

**Canceled**Group C: Sawyer Pond - Ann Speers (284-6519), 8:30 from Chapel

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September 13

Group A: Mts. Passaconaway and Whiteface - Mary Cullen (284-7184)

**Canceled**Group B: Mt. Tecumseh - Connie Crooker (284-7106), 8:00 from Library

Group B: Mt. Smarts – David Pollock (643-4128) + Anne Knight (969-8743 or 279-5019), 8:00 from Library

Group C: Pemi Trail in Franconia Notch - Jocelyn Gutchess (284-6866), 8:30 from Library

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September 20

Group A: Owl's Head – Abbas Farazdel (707-6377)

Group B: Parker, Stairs, and Crawford loop – John Buckley (253-4025), 7:30 from Chapel

Group C: Pine Mountain - Sue Speers (284-7770) and Ann Speers (284-6519), 8:30 from Chapel

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September 27

Group A: Tripyramids - John Buckley (253-4025)

Group B: “Leader's Choice” - Claire Smith (284-7747), Call Claire for more info

Group C: Black Cap – Sue Speers (284-7770), 8:30 from Chapel

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October 04

**Canceled**Group A: Pierce and Jackson - Ellen Garneau (455-8210)

Group B: Eisenhower - Claire Smith (284-7747), 8:00 Library

Group C: Rattlesnake (Rumney) – Sue Bowden (284-7412), 9:00 from Library

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October 11

Group A: Mt. Jefferson - Claude Cormier (284-7155)

Group B: Sugarloaf Mountain - Pat Russell (284-6328), 8:30 from Chapel

Group C: Champney and Pitcher Falls - Sue Speers (284-7770), 8:30 from Chapel

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October 18

Group A: Jackson - Mary Cullen (284-7184)

Group B: Mt. Kearsarge North – John Buckley (253-4025), 8:00 from Chapel

Group C: Saco Lake, Elephant Head, and Ammonoosuc Lake - Jocelyn Gutchess (284-6866), 8:30 from Chapel

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October 25

PICNIC! More details later.

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Sunday, April 10, 2011

Over the Hill Hikers Spring 2011 Schedule

Our long and snowy weather is coming to an end and time for many to get out on the trails.

Following is the Spring hiking list as of 4/10/11

A few notes: The "A" group leaders request a phone call prior to the hike to discuss expected conditions , potential car spots, and gear list.

Meeting Places:
The Library is the Wentworth Library on Route 109 in Center Sandwich..Please park opposite the tennis courts

The Chapel is the Meeting House on Route 25 opposite Vittum Hill Road

The Burger King is the Ashland Burger King, off exit 24, in the back lot



April 19:
A Group Jackson, Frank Siraco, 253-4202..full winter gear with snowshoes needed


May 10
A and B Group Ho-Jos, Bill and Claire Smith, Library 9:00

May 17
A Group Waumbek, Bert Hansen, 476-5461
B Group Rattlesnake, Rumney. Sue Bowden, 9:00 Library
C Group Mt Katherine, Walter Johnson or Jocelyn, Library 9:00

May 24
A Group Tecumseh, Ellen Garneau, 279-8910

Please note that as of 5/22/11 the B and C hike to Mount Roberts has been cancelled
B and C group Mount Roberts, Nancy Leighley, Ginny McDonald, Walter Johnson,
Everyone meet at Library..8:30

May 31
A Group Cannon, Abbas Farazdel, 707-6377
B and C Group Fox State Park, Pat Russell, Cindy King 8:30 Library

June 7
A Group Carrigain, Claude Cormier, 284-7155
B Group Welch Dickey, Bill and Claire Smith, Library 8:30
C Group Old Mast Road, Cindy King, Library 9:00

June 14
A Group Garfield, Mary Cullen, 284-7184
B Group Leaders Choice, Bill Smith, Chapel 8:30
C Group Oak Hill, Walter Johnson, Library 9:00

June 21
A Group Franconia Ridge, Sandy Price, 279-4341
B and C Group The Fells, Pat Russell, 284-6328 , please call Pat to arrange numbers for house tour

June 28
A Group Wildcats, John Buckley, 253-4025
B Group Leaders Choice, Bill Smith, Library 8:30
C Group Belknap, Ruth MacDougall, Library 9:00


The next planning meeting is planned for June 23 at Pat and Nan Russells at 11:30, 284-6328



A few basic notes: The Over the Hill Hikers is a hiking group and if you start off on a hike you should plan on finishing the hike with the group. Conditions in the White Mountains can change drastically and quickly..be aware of forecast and possible changes to it and plan gear accordingly. If you are one of leaders who has volunteered to lead a group please find an alternate if you are unable to attend. As hikes, please follow the lead of the leaders, wait at junctions to be sure everyone is with the group, and have fun

Annual dues of $5.00 for each hiker or walker can be paid to Mary Cullen, box 312, Center Sandwich Nh 03227...send cash...its the easiest...

Happy trails

any changes or updates can be sent to marktaub@metrocast.net and I will update the blog as soon as possible


Monday, February 7, 2011

Book signing

On Saturday February 19 from 11-1 Lib and Shirley will be at Bayswater Books in Center Harbor signing books..

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Fwd: Over the Hill Hikers now available




Mark,
To Friends, Family and Hikers:
The book about Mom and the Over the Hill Hikers is now in print! The author, Shirley Elder Lyons, is a professional journalist with a snappy writing style. Mom conducted many of the hiker interviews that form the basis of the book. I had the pleasure of editing it. A book description and ordering information follow. I hope you are as thrilled as we are to see Mom's truly remarkable achievement honored, and in her lifetime too.
Connie Crooker
OVER THE HILL HIKERS
And How They Grew... and Grew... and Grew
by Shirley Elder Lyons
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Veteran political reporter, Shirley Elder Lyons, working with Elizabeth MacGregor Bates, has produced Over the Hill Hikers, a book that chronicles the ups and downs (literally) of a group of retirees in Sandwich, New Hampshire. They became a very cohesive bunch of happy hikers under Lib's instinctive use of casual leadership. Lib was determined to make the hiking experience fun as well as satisfying. It worked. The hikers just hiked, every Tuesday, and built a unique community along the way.
Lyons is the writer, Bates the doer. Lib, as she is known far and wide, has hiked all around New Hampshire's mountains for 80 years or so. Shirley Elder Lyons has covered Congress for the Washington Star and New Hampshire politics for the Boston Globe. She also has co-written two books; a profile of House Speaker Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill, and a case study on Capitol Hill lobbying, and edited a book on Sandwich (N.H.) history. And now: the Over the Hill Hikers a truly amazing group.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Winter 2011 Cross Country Ski Schedule

Hello and Happy New Year

Following is a proposed list of Cross Country Ski events for the winter

Obviously as conditions change this is not set in stone so check with listed leaders as to the status of the activity.

Tuesday Group : Meets at Wentworth Library in Center Sandwich, 9:00 am..call leaders for details of the outing

Friday Groups..Meet at the Library at 9:30 am. Call Leader for details of outing and to let leader/host know who will be coming for soup!!

January 4 John Oliver 476-2302
January 7 Bev Stainier 284-6638
January 11 John Buckley 533-8167
January 14 Walter Johnson 284-7118
January 18 Sue Bowden 284-7412
January 21 Cindy King 279-7729
January 25 Sue Bowden 284-7412
January 28 Den and Henry Metzger 253-8036
February 1 Pat Russell 284-6328
February 4 Mary Cullen 284-7184
February 8 Fred Bowden 284-7412
February 11 Rosemary and Jim Crawford 253-1091
February 15 John Oliver 476-2302
February 18 Nan and Pat Russell 284-6328
February 22 Claude Cormier 284-7155
February 25 Susan Mitchell 284-7768
March 1 Milan and Carl McNall 284-7400
March 4 Helen Gingras 284-9230
March 8 Robin Dustin 284-7740
March 11 Mary Fleischmann 284-6447
March 15 Bert Hansen 476-5461
March 18 Anne and Jim Twaddle 284-7349
March 22 John Oliver 476-2302

March 25, 29..TBA as conditions alow

Spring Hiking Planning Meeting
April 7 at the Benz Center in Center Sandwich
11:30 Bring your lunch