Turtles, 2017 Hiking Schedule

OVER THE HILL HIKERS – TURTLE SCHEDULE - 2017



Dear Turtles & Friends:  Hi, Ho, Hi, Ho, It’s off to Hike We go!  To join any
hike, PLEASE TELEPHONE THE LEADER to find out  the rendezvous site, the
time, equipment needed, and conditions expected.  Sue Speers, Turtle
Matriarch, unfortunately sidelined with  a defective hip this season.


June 6   -  Waukewan Highlands  -  Barbara Brash – 476-5146 (603-318-8731)

June 13  - Smart Brook Loop  -  Jane Harrington  253-6999 (617-823-6672)
 
June 20  -  Mt. Katherine  -  Jane Harrington – 253-6999 (617-823-6672)

June 27 -  West & East Rattlesnakes  - Ricky & John Banderob – 284-6601
           (617-694-5834)

July 6    -   Bald Knob  - Barbara Brash – 476 – 5146 ( 603-318-8731)

July 11 -  Mt Pemigewasset  -  Jane Harrington – 253-6999 (617-823-6672)

July 18  -  Bear Camp River Trail work day – call Tracy Ripkey –
860-303-8138.

July 25  -  Black Cap – Ricky and John Banderob – 284-6601 (617-694-5834)


August 1  -  Mt. Willard  -  Barbara Brash – 476-5146 (603-318-8731) & Jane
             Harrington 253-6999 (617-823-6672)

August 8  -  Old Home Week, Sandwich; Mt. Roberts – Ricky and John Banderob –
             284-6601 (617-694-5834)

August 15  -  Mt. Belknap – Jane Harrington 253-6999 (617-823-6672)

August 22  -  Mt. Sugar Loaf (N. or M.)  - Barbara Hawkins – (603-998-7743)

August 29  -  Kimball Woods – Jane Harrington  - 253-6999 (617-823-6672)


September 5 – Mt. Fayal –Jane Harrington  - 253-6999 (617-823-6672)

September 12 -  Mt. Hedgehog (Kang) – Barbara Brash & Jane Harrington
                476-5146 (603-318-87310) & 253-6999 (617-823-6672)


September 19 -  Mt. Livermore  - Jane Harrington 253-6999 (617-823-6672)

September 26  -  To be determined – Jane Harrington  - 253-6999 (617-823-6672)- Moultonborough Library Author Luncheon


October 3  -  Blue Job  - Ann Speers – 284-6519

October 8  -  Sandwich Fair PARADE – All hikers on deck with packs,
sticks, etc.

October 10  –  Red Hill – Jane Harrington – 253-6999 (617-823-6672)

October 17  -  Mt. Cardigan  - Jane Harrington 253-6999 (617-823-6672)

October 24  -  Hiking Potluck Picnic at Mead Base, Sandwich.

B Group, 2017 Hiking Schedule

Over the Hill Hikers

B Group season hikes for 2017

A couple of housekeeping issues…

B group has decided to move its designated hike day to Thursday throughout the full season.  This will allow B group hikers to have flexibility to join either the Turtles or A group hikers on their designated hikes during the season. 

Dogs… **Not all hikes will be dog friendly. 

It will be designated by the week’s hike leader if well-behaved dogs are welcome on that particular hike.  If you do bring Fido, ALWAYS carry a leash, and please be prepared to leash your dog during lunch at the summit, or in any situation necessary.  Thank you.

Please be prepared to hike your own hike…. i.e., have your own provisions such as first aid, food, water, extra clothing for unplanned weather, etc.  Have your EMERGENCY CONTACT SHEET completed and in your backpack; it may save your life, and/ or help us reach someone who greatly cares.

Please RSVP for a hike you plan to join by either calling or emailing the leader.  That week’s organizer / leader will determine hike carpool locations, trailhead meet times, etc. with the plan of reaching summit / destination for a lunchtime break. 

Parking fees… our finely aged hikers can obtain a LIFETIME National Park Pass for $10.00, which is also good at a number of other parks and trailheads.  More info on how to obtain your pass can be found at: https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/senior-and-access-passes.htm

Please notice there are two trail maintenance days planned, June 9^th, and July 18^th.  All hikers are welcome and encouraged to assist in pruning, dealing with trees that are impeding the trail, and reblazing.  More info to follow. 

And lastly… there may be hikes when the group is either slower or faster than your current ability.   Please know that because this is a group hike, it’s hard to accommodate everyone’s pace perfectly.  Our desire is not to leave anyone, however there have been times when it is in the best interest of all to split up.  Please do your part by knowing your own abilities, communicating with the hike organizer ahead of time if you would like to start early, or end later than the group. 

Now for the fun stuff, the hiking schedule!

Over the Hill Hikers

B Group season hikes for 2017

May 25^th             Mt. Livermore (Squam Range)        Kathy Thorndike       603 707 7598

Jun 1^st             Mt. Willard     (52 WAV US302)      Tracy Ripkey              860 303 8138

Jun 8^th                        Big Rock Cave                        Ruth & Dick Stuart    603 253 9964

**Jun 9^th—trail work day for Bearcamp River Trail (all hikers welcome) & BBQ / potluck     

                    Tracy Ripkey  860 303 8138

Jun 15^th          Sugarloaf (52 WAV), Twin Mtn, Arethusa Falls (Crawford Notch) 

                     Sue Allen    603 707 0085

Jun 22^nd          Doublehead (Squam Range)           Shirley Stanek & Jean Knox 203 644 7770

Jun 29^th          Mt. Cardigan  (52 WAV near Canaan)        Tracy Ripkey & Deb Guyer   860 303 8138

Jul 6^th              Mt. Moosilauke          (AT hike & 4k)           Tracy Ripkey              860 303 8138

Jul 13^th           Mt. Mac & Klem (Belknap)   Sue Allen                    603 707 0085

**July 18^th -- trail workday for Bearcamp River Trail       Tracy Ripkey  860 303 8138

Jul 20^th           Mt. Shaw (52 WAV Ossipee)            Shirley & Jean                        203 644 7770

Jul 27^th           Mt. Pierce (4k)                      Sue Allen                    603 707 0085

Aug 3^rd            Gunstock, Piper and Whiteface  (Belknap) Sue Allen       603 707 0085

Aug 10^th         Flat Mt. Pond (Sandwich Range)    Tracy Ripkey              860 303 8138

Aug 17^th         Mt. Kearsarge (52WAV) southern NH        Ruth & Dick Stuart    603 253 9964

Aug 24^th         Kearsarge North (52WAV)  Tracy Ripkey              860 303 8138

Aug 31^st          Middle Sister (52WAV)        Deb Guyer                 

Sep 7^th            Avalon            (52WAV Crawford Notch)              Jean Knox                  603 284 6145

Sep 14^th          Mt. Tremont   (52 WAV Crawford Notch)  need leader

Sep 21^st          Whiteface (4k)          Tracy Ripkey              860 303 8138

Sep 28^th          Baldface Loop (52 WAV)      Tracy Ripkey & Melanie Lovering  

Oct 5^th             NO HIKE, FAIR WEEKEND

Oct 12^th          Mt. Crawford, Stairs Mtn & Resolution (all 3, 52 WAV)    Tracy Ripkey  860 303 8138

Oct 19^th          Mt. Roberts (52 WAV Ossipee)        John Roberts

Oct 24^th          Hiking Picnic for all!  Meade Base Camp, potluck style at 11:30