The hike was Mt. Kearsarge North, a challenging 2600' climb up 3.1 miles to the summit at 3268', where an enclosed glass spectator tower awaits you for a 360 degree panoramic view. 
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| And yes, there is STILL snow on Mt. Washington! |
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Mt. Kearsarge North, Conway
Eleven hikers of the A group captured the beautiful weather today, and the reward of rescheduling their hike due to Tuesday's weather.
The hike was Mt. Kearsarge North, a challenging 2600' climb up 3.1 miles to the summit at 3268', where an enclosed glass spectator tower awaits you for a 360 degree panoramic view.
The hike was Mt. Kearsarge North, a challenging 2600' climb up 3.1 miles to the summit at 3268', where an enclosed glass spectator tower awaits you for a 360 degree panoramic view. Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Rain AND hail...
Today the B group set out for the first organized hike of the season on Mt Roberts, located in the Ossippee's, and near the beautiful Castle in the Clouds. Gerry, joined by four others started the morning with some homemade cookies, and proceeded out for the 5 mile trek. The weather was variable... cold, wet, cloudy, muddy, and even hail! Nice thing is everyone kept smiling, but were certainly happy to get into dry clothes and enjoy a hot tea at the end of the journey.
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| Mt. Roberts is one of the 52 with a view. Not bad, even on a "pour" weather day. |
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Hiking the Belknap's Straightback Mt. and Mt. Major
Today the A group had a fantastic hike in the Belknap's. It was one of those days when the weather was perfect, the view was amazing, and the time with fellow hikers even better.
The summit of No. Peak Straightback
The summit of No. Peak Straightback
From left: Dick, Bert, Tracy, Peter, Deb, Noel, and Sharon,
while at the summit of Mt. Major.
The view of Lake Winnipesaukee is beautiful.
Today we could even see a snow covered Mt. Washington from here.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
2016 Over the Hill Hikers Turtle schedule
Dear Turtles and Friends:
In order to join one of the below hikes, please TELEPHONE the leader listed. They will tell you the meeting time and location, any special equipment needed, and answer any questions, re: conditions expected, etc.
Happy Hiking! Sue Speers, Turtle Matriarch.
Please note: **Hiking schedule subject to change.
May 17 - Waukewan Highlands - Barbara Brash – 476-5146 (603-318-8731)
May 24 - Oak Hill - Sue Speers 284-7770 - 387-6778 (cell)
May 31 - Kimball Forest - Jane Harrington – 253-6999 (617-823-6672 – cell)
June 7 - NO HIKE (Bearcamp Valley Garden Club Luncheon)
Intervale/Kusumpe Loop - Sue Speers 387-6778 (cell)
June 14 - West & East Rattlesnakes - Barbara Brash – 476-5146
(603-318-8731)
June 21 - North Sugar Loaf - Sue Speers 284-7770 - 387-6778 (cell)
June 28 - Bald Knob - Jane Harrington – 253-6999 (617-823-6672 – cell)
July 5 - Mt. Pemigewassett – Sue Speers 284-7770 - 387-6778 (cell)
July 12 - Mt. Belknap - Barbara Brash – 476-5146 (603-318-8731 cell)
July 19 - Black Cap - Ann Speers - 284-6519
July 26 - Mt. Kearsarge South – Jane Harrington 253-6999 (917-823-6672)
August 2 - Mt. Willard - Barbara Brash – 476-5146 (603-318-8731 cell)
August 9 - NO HIKE – White Elephant Sale
August 16 - Sawyer Pond – Ann Speers 284-6519
August 13 - Mt. Katharine - Cindy King 603-707-6244
August 30 - Blue Job – Ann Speers - 284-6519
September 6 - NO HIKE – Book/Author Lunch (Friends of Moultonboro Library)
September 13 – Mt. Fayal - Barbara Hawkins - 609-998-7743
September 20 - Mt. Hedgehog – Sue Speers 387-6778
September 27 - Greeley Ponds - Barbara Hawkins 609-998-7743
October 4 - Mt. Cardigan - Sue Reepmeyer – 248-941-2068 (cell)
October 11 – Mt. Doublehead – Chip Barnaby & Cynthia Birr 253-4593
October 18 - Zealand Hut - Jane Harrington 253-6999 (617-823-6672)
October 25 - Joint Hike on Bearcamp Trail with A’s, B’s and Turtles.
In order to join one of the below hikes, please TELEPHONE the leader listed. They will tell you the meeting time and location, any special equipment needed, and answer any questions, re: conditions expected, etc.
Happy Hiking! Sue Speers, Turtle Matriarch.
Please note: **Hiking schedule subject to change.
May 17 - Waukewan Highlands - Barbara Brash – 476-5146 (603-318-8731)
May 24 - Oak Hill - Sue Speers 284-7770 - 387-6778 (cell)
May 31 - Kimball Forest - Jane Harrington – 253-6999 (617-823-6672 – cell)
June 7 - NO HIKE (Bearcamp Valley Garden Club Luncheon)
Intervale/Kusumpe Loop - Sue Speers 387-6778 (cell)
June 14 - West & East Rattlesnakes - Barbara Brash – 476-5146
(603-318-8731)
June 21 - North Sugar Loaf - Sue Speers 284-7770 - 387-6778 (cell)
June 28 - Bald Knob - Jane Harrington – 253-6999 (617-823-6672 – cell)
July 5 - Mt. Pemigewassett – Sue Speers 284-7770 - 387-6778 (cell)
July 12 - Mt. Belknap - Barbara Brash – 476-5146 (603-318-8731 cell)
July 19 - Black Cap - Ann Speers - 284-6519
July 26 - Mt. Kearsarge South – Jane Harrington 253-6999 (917-823-6672)
August 2 - Mt. Willard - Barbara Brash – 476-5146 (603-318-8731 cell)
August 9 - NO HIKE – White Elephant Sale
August 16 - Sawyer Pond – Ann Speers 284-6519
August 13 - Mt. Katharine - Cindy King 603-707-6244
August 30 - Blue Job – Ann Speers - 284-6519
September 6 - NO HIKE – Book/Author Lunch (Friends of Moultonboro Library)
September 13 – Mt. Fayal - Barbara Hawkins - 609-998-7743
September 20 - Mt. Hedgehog – Sue Speers 387-6778
September 27 - Greeley Ponds - Barbara Hawkins 609-998-7743
October 4 - Mt. Cardigan - Sue Reepmeyer – 248-941-2068 (cell)
October 11 – Mt. Doublehead – Chip Barnaby & Cynthia Birr 253-4593
October 18 - Zealand Hut - Jane Harrington 253-6999 (617-823-6672)
October 25 - Joint Hike on Bearcamp Trail with A’s, B’s and Turtles.
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Preparing for hiking season
Time to refresh those first aid kits, fill out your Emergency Contact sheet, and double check your hiking essential 10.
In addition, New Hampshire now has the option to purchase Hike Safe insurance. Here are some valuable links, as well as a link to an Emergency Contact sheet. It is recommended to always carry these items in your hiking backpack. These tips could save your life in the case of an unfortunate situation.
Build a first Aid kit
Essential 10 hiking checklist
Hike Safe
**a cheaper way for those over 68 is to get a permanent fishing license from the state, which gives the same rescue cost protection as the Hike Safe card. There is a $2 filing fee. The state's website has more information, and a downloadable .pdf form to fill out and send in.
For questions, you can always call the the Fish and Game licensing office at, (603) 271-3422, or visit their Concord office.
Emergency Contact
In addition, New Hampshire now has the option to purchase Hike Safe insurance. Here are some valuable links, as well as a link to an Emergency Contact sheet. It is recommended to always carry these items in your hiking backpack. These tips could save your life in the case of an unfortunate situation.
Build a first Aid kit
Essential 10 hiking checklist
Hike Safe
**a cheaper way for those over 68 is to get a permanent fishing license from the state, which gives the same rescue cost protection as the Hike Safe card. There is a $2 filing fee. The state's website has more information, and a downloadable .pdf form to fill out and send in.
For questions, you can always call the the Fish and Game licensing office at, (603) 271-3422, or visit their Concord office.
Emergency Contact
2016 Over The Hill Hikers B group schedule
Please contact the hike leader to confirm meeting location and time, carpooling, etc. Hiking schedule is always subject to change.
To be added to the email distribution for the B group, please contact TracyRipkey@gmail.com
May 24th, Mt. Roberts, Gerry Gingras at 603-284-9230
May 31st, Red Hill to the fire tower, Shirley Stanek at 203-644-7770
June 7th, White Ledge Loop, Tracy Ripkey at 860-303-8138
June 14th, Morgan-Percival Loop, Dick & Ruth Stuart at 603-253-9964
June 21st, Welch-Dickey, Ginger Ishkanian at 207-577-0966
June 28th, Big Rock Cave, Kathy Thorndike at 603-707-7598
July 5th, Mt. Shaw, Tracy Ripkey at 860-303-8138
July 12th, Osceola, Ruth & Dick Stuart at 603-253-9964
July 19th, Copermine Trail to Bridal Veil Falls, TBD
July 26th, Blueberry Mtn / Evans Notch, Tracy Ripkey at 860-303-8138
Aug 2nd, Mt. Flume / Liberty, Tracy Ripkey at 860-303-8138
***Second half of season to be planned mid summer.
To be added to the email distribution for the B group, please contact TracyRipkey@gmail.com
May 24th, Mt. Roberts, Gerry Gingras at 603-284-9230
May 31st, Red Hill to the fire tower, Shirley Stanek at 203-644-7770
June 7th, White Ledge Loop, Tracy Ripkey at 860-303-8138
June 14th, Morgan-Percival Loop, Dick & Ruth Stuart at 603-253-9964
June 21st, Welch-Dickey, Ginger Ishkanian at 207-577-0966
June 28th, Big Rock Cave, Kathy Thorndike at 603-707-7598
July 5th, Mt. Shaw, Tracy Ripkey at 860-303-8138
July 12th, Osceola, Ruth & Dick Stuart at 603-253-9964
July 19th, Copermine Trail to Bridal Veil Falls, TBD
July 26th, Blueberry Mtn / Evans Notch, Tracy Ripkey at 860-303-8138
Aug 2nd, Mt. Flume / Liberty, Tracy Ripkey at 860-303-8138
***Second half of season to be planned mid summer.
2016 Over The Hill Hikers A Group Schedule
If you plan to hike a scheduled hike, please coordinate with the Leader to confirm meeting time, carpooling, etc. Schedule is always subject to change.
HIKING
SCHEDULE MAY/JULY 2016
Date Mountain Leader/Phone
MAY 3 Mt. Snow Sandy Price 520-0918
MAY 10 Mt. Roberts/Faraway Mt. Bert
Hanson 476-5461
MAY 17 The Belknaps (shortened) John
Buckley 533-8167
MAY 24 Mt. Kearsarge North Noel Bodwell 707-0982
MAY 31 Mts. Stanton/Langdon/Crippies
Sandy Price 520-0918
JUNE 7 Mts. Tom/Field/Willey Anne
Knight 969-8743
JUNE 14 Mt. Moriah Dick Russell 253-7884
JUNE 21 Mts. Washington/Monroe Sandy
Price 520-0918
JUNE 28 Mt. Cabot Dick Russell 253-7884
JULY 5 Mt. Garfield Noel Bodwell/Deb Guyer 707-0982/455-
7089
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PLANNING MEETING: JUNE
23rd at 7:00 PM at 29 Bosn Way Moultonborough, NH
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