B group hikes Red Hill

Today, 6 hikers set out to enjoy the view from the Fire Tower (one of 16 in New Hampshire) atop of Red Hill.  This hike is a regular for many in the area;  In fact, we ran into three other familiar faces while on our way to the summit.  

The view is always a winner, and of course, Ed (a fellow hiker and friend), is great to visit if he's on watch keeping our area safe during these dry weather days.  Thank you Ed!

John, Tracy, Betty, Fay (with Caddy) and Katherine (with Winter)

Shirley 

Ahh!  The views never get old.  

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.  

And yes, there is STILL snow on Mt. Washington!  

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.

Mt. Roberts is one of the 52 with a view.  Not bad, even on a "pour" weather day.  

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

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.  

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.

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

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.