Over the Hill Hikers, Spring 2010 Hiking Schedule

Following is the current list of spring 2010 hikes for the Over The Hill Hikers

A couple of notes:

Meeting places: The "A" group leaders request a phone call to determine route, meeting spots, and weather mandated equipment

The " Library" is the Wentworth Library next to the tennis courts in Sandwich NH..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, exit 24, back parking lot

April 20: A Group..South Moat..contact is Sandy Price 520-0918 sandy@sandyprice.com

B Group..Rattlesnake via Metcalf Road .. Sue Bowden ..meet at Library 9:00

C Group..Intervale Loop..Sue Speers and Walter Johnson.. meet at Library 9:00

April 27: A Group..Mount Tecumseh..Ellen Garneau.. 279-8910

B Group..Rattlesnakes..(Rumney) Fred and Sue Bowden..meet at Library 9:00

C Group..Oak Hill.. Sue Speers..meet at Library 9:00

May 4: A and B groups..HoJos..Bill and Claire Smith 284-7747

C Group..Mount Katherine..Walter Johnson..meet at Library 9:00

May 11: A Group..Osceolas..Sharon St Onge..387-8472

B Group..Roberts and Faraway..Jim Twaddle..meet at Library 8:30

C Group.. Livermore..Pat Russell..meet at Library 9:00

May 18: A Group..Carters..Helen Gingras..284-9230

B Group..Black Mountain Trail.. Sue Bowden..8:30 Library

C Group.. Rattlesnakes, Holderness.. Walter Johnson..meet at 9:00 library

May 25: A group..Cabot..Noel Bodwell..707-0982

B Group..Hedgehog..Pat Russell..meet at 8:30 Chapel

C Group..PLEASE NOTE CHANGE..Belhnap, Ruth MacDougall, Library at 9

June 1: A Group . North and South Kinsman..Mary Cullen..284-7184

B group..Sandwich Dome..Harry Notowitz..8:30 Library..9:30 Sandwich Mountain Trail

C Group..Eagle Cliff..Jocelyn Gutchess..meet at Library 9:00

June 8 A Group..Carrigain..Claude Cormier..284-7155

B Group..Mount Cube.. Bill and Claire Smith..meet at Library 8:30

C Group..Cardigan.. Nan Russell meet at Library 8:30

June 15 A Group.. Isolation..Sandy Price..520-0918 sandy@sandyprice.com

B Group..Waterville Valley Trails..Fred and Sue Bowden..meet at Library 8;30

C Group.. Bald Peak off the Mount kinsman Trail..Meet at Library 9:00

June 22 A Group.. Tom Field and Willey.Bert Hansen..476-5461

B group..Mount Pemigewasset ( Indian Head)..Jim Twaddle..meet at Library 8:30

C group..Greeley Ponds..Walter Johnson..meet at Library 9:00

June 29 A Group..Passaconaway/Whiteface..Frank Siraco..253-4202

B group..Powerline off the notch Road..Gerry Gingras..meet at 9:00 Library

C Group.. Crotched Mountain..meet at Library at 9:00

Please note the the next planning meeting will be held on June 17^th at Nan and pat Russells on Mount Israel Road

This will be pot luck starting at 5:00 pm

A couple of business notes:

Leader's Duties: make decision "to go", or "not go", or "turn around" if the activity is underway. Keep the group together and monitor the condition of the group. Pick up the "First Aid Kit" from Mocha Rising. Locate an alternate leader if unable to keep your commitment..have fun..Be aware of weather conditions so as to advise participants on proper gear. Wait at all trail junctions to insure that all participants follow the leader.

Hiker Responsibilities: Follow the leader..stay with the group for the duration of the hike. Weather changes rapidly in the White Mountains..It is imperative that everyone has adequate weather protection, food and water should conditions change..The Over The Hill Hikers is a hiking group and participants should hike with the group

Dues: Like every year we have to collect money to pay for supplies, first aid kits, party gifts, awards, etc. So we are asking the usual $5.00 per hiker or walker per year..Please make out checks payable to mary Cullen , Box 312, center Sandwich, NH 03227

E Mail: In an effort to minimize mailings schedule changes and updates will be sent via email or posted on our blog..overthehillhikers.blogspot,com

any changes can be sent to marktaub@metrocast.net

Lists of completers of various rounds are available ..please keep Pat Russell up to date with this

Trail conditions; Updated Trail Conditons are available from a couple of sites, the most notable being..newenglandtrailconditons.com, Another worthy site is Views From The Top

Happy Trails

Early Season Hikes

Hi..full schedule to follow but here is the next couple of weeks

4/13 Mount Israel meet time 9:00 Library..leaders are bert hansen, 476-5461 and Gerry Gingras

Hike to Red Hill April 6

Here we go for you non winter hikers

Where: Red Hill, from Sheridan Woods on Sheridan Road in Moultonboro
When : April 6, 9:00 meeting at the trailhead
Why: Because we like to

Leader: Bert hansen, 476-5461 for further info..there should be very little snow on this route after the recent warm spell

No Foolin

Spring Planning Meeting at the Benz Center, Center Sandwich

April 1, 2010..at 11:30 am bring your lunch and hike ideas

Also if any would like to pay dues you know that Mary Cullen would be happy to oblidge

$5.00 per hiker or walker per year

thank you

Mark

Sunset from Mittersill Peak, 12/21/09

Sunset from Mittersill Peak, 12/21/09
Originally uploaded by Mark Tuckerman

Winter hike to Cannon, 12/21/09

Winter on South Carter 12/09

Hello and Happy Holidays to all!!

Over The Hill Hikers winter cross country ski list to follow

Please note that Tuesday groups meet at 9:00 AM and Friday groups at 10:00 AM

Please give the tuesday leaders a call if interested about destination

Friday Leaders request a RSVP please so proper lunch can be prepared

All groups meet at the Wentworth Library in Sandwich

January 5th...leader needed..call Pat Russell at 284-6328
January 8th......Helen Gingras..284-9230

January 12..Sue Bowden..284-7412
January 15..Walter Johnson..284-7118

January 19..Bert Hansen... 476-5461
January 22..Sue and kent Mitchel..284-7768

January 26..Robin Dustin..284-7740
January 29..Sue Speers..284-7770

Feb 2..Groundhog day Celebration..Judy Ryerson..253-7333
Feb 5..Bev and Ted Stanier..284-6638

Feb 9..Claude Cormier..284-7155
Feb 12.. Lib and Frank Bates..284-6679..ski leader Sue Bowden

Feb 16..John Oliver..476-2302
Feb 19..Nan and Pat Russell..284-6328

Feb 23..Carl and Milan McNall..284-7400
Feb 26..Mary and Tom Fleischmann..284-6447

March 2..Noel Bodwell..707-0982
March 5..Mary and Tom Cullen..284-7184

March 9..Fred Bowden..284-7412
March 12..Ann and Jim Twaddle..284-7349

March 16.. Pat Russell..284-6328
March 19..Anne and george Hackl..569-3930

March 23..leader needed...call Pat Russell..284-6328
March 26..leader needed..call Pat russell..284-6328


There were great snow conditions for skiing last year and here's hoping for more of the same in 2010..can you believe it!!

There is a also a tuesday group including some OTHH members doing winter hiking to NH 4000 footers...Some 52 WAV hikes will also be included. These are leaders choice hikes as weather conditions can change drastically and quickly.. Typically I would post a tuesday hike on sunday evening with hike suggestions, expected conditions, and suggested and required gear. This should be considered a safe though advanced group ..not for beginners. If you would like to be added to the email list drop me a note at marktaub@metrocast.net and I will get in touch.


and the usual stuff:
Leader's responsibilities: Organize and brief the group on expected route and conditions..make the decision "to go" or "no go" as conditions warrant.. Wait at all trail junctions to see that the group is still together. Please find an alternate leader if unable to fulfill your commitment...Have fun!!..Proper first aid kit, available at Mocha Rizing, should be carried

Group responsibilities: Follow the leader and their instructions as needed. Stay with the group..while there are faster and slower skiers and hikers these events are designed to be group activities so for everyone's winter safety please stay with the group..

Dues: we continue to toe the line on expenses..For mailings and other misc costs we ask a $5.00 per YEAR per participant fee. Please send cash or check made out to Mary Cullen, Box 312, Center Sandwich NH 03227

EMail:..Hopefully people enjoy the blogspot..I am always looking for pics or trip reports. In an effort to minimize mailings updates will be sent out via email and website updates. Lists of the 4000 footers, 52WAV, and lists of members who have completed their various rounds are available.. Contact Mark at marktaub@metrocast.net with updates

please note that there will be a planning meeting for spring and summer hikes
April 1...no foolin!!! at the Benz Center, Center Sandwich NH.. 11:30 am..bring lunch

as a side note..for those of you who like to hike with canine friends..there is interest in having some dog friendly hikes next summer and fall..if any are interested in participating or leading some of these hikes please let me know

thank you and have a great winter season