A very buggy, but nice, Friday Walk to Lost Pond in Sandwich:

Fred, Anne, John, Lea, Nancy, Jane, Sally

Photographer:  Ricky

Hedgehog, June 2, 2022

 The B group hiked the clockwise loop up to Hedgehog.  This is one I've done before, but strangely it did not feel so familiar.  I remembered the views being a bit more expansive, but then again, I wasn't even sure we were at the summit.  Maybe an off day, or is my vision of hikes all starting to blur together... or are the trees growing that fast?  What ever the case, the hike was lovely, the bugs were bad, and the company was wonderful.  Not a bad way to spend the day.  Thanks to Doug B. for organizing this week's hike.

Back to front: Doug, Lee, Ginger and Robin

Lee, Pat, Doug, Ginger

Tracy, Patsy, Robin, Ginger, Lee, and Doug

B Hikers on Morgan-Percival

We dodged the bugs and enjoyed the views this week on Morgan-Percival. Some of us even braved the ladders. (And some of us went around...) 

B Group on Mt. Isreal

The B Group stayed right here in our back yard and beat the rain today on Mt. Isreal. And the cooler temps kept the bugs away! Thank you, Mary, for leading. 

Mt Tecumseh - May 17, 2022

 Four of us walked up Tecumseh from the ski area on a breezy but mostly sunny day. Up top there was a stiff breeze, making the 40s chill that much more uncomfortable. Pictured below are Wharton, Denise, Dick, and Pat.

Upcoming Potluck for all Over the Hill Hikers, June 22nd, 2022

 This year's annual Over the Hill Hikers potluck will be June 22nd, at the Sandwich Fairgrounds outdoor pavilion, (11:30am - 2pm.)  

Our guest speaker is Kim Lesnewski, President and Training Committee Chair, from the Lakes Region Search and Rescue Team serving the White Mountains and Lakes Region of New Hampshire.  

Kim is also the proud grandparent of an enthusiastic 5 year old granddaughter known as "Littlefoot" who she helped support during her hiking adventures, as she became the youngest person to complete the NH 48 4,000 footers.  https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-48-4000-footer-little-foot/37498560.

Kim is an established hiker in New Hampshire, hiking in all seasons and weather conditions.  Her mission with the Lakes Region Search and Rescue is to assist New Hampshire Fish and Game in carrying out backcountry search and rescue operations in the southern White Mountain and Lakes Region, and in promoting safety in outdoor recreational activities.  

I hope you will save the date for our upcoming potluck, June 22nd at 11:30.

Sincerely,

Tracy Ripkey

Black Mountain, May 12, 2022

 The OTHH B group hiked the Chippewa trail to the summit of Black Mountain, located in Benton, NH.

The side trip at the end to see the Lime Kilns was a beautiful setting.

Tracy, Pat, Robin, and Katherine