Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 13th, 2010 No Comments »
My Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim trek was a sensational experience, and a fundraising success. Just about $10,000 raised for children’s literacy tutoring. I’ve posted some photos and videos here. That trek wasn’t really Vermont focussed so I won’t elaborate much here in Hidden Vermont. You can read all you want at www.StepsForLiteracy.org. It is nice to […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 23rd, 2010 No Comments »
In May, I will be travelling from Vermont to take on what I consider to be one of the penultimate hikes in North America — hiking the Grand Canyon from rim-to-rim. My route will be 38.7 miles, or 81,734 steps. I’m using this challenge to raise funds for another challenge, Vermont children’s literacy. To support […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 15th, 2009 No Comments »
A big Appalachian Trail Conference is going on this weekend in Castleton, runs July 17-24. They’ve got hikes, volunteer opps, and workshops. Anyone going? Here’s their website: www.vermont2009.org.
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 13th, 2009 No Comments »
On a recent Saturday, I experienced the pleasures of taking the less used trail to a popular hiking destination, Little Rock Pond in Mt. Tabor. The hike was longer and a bit harder but the payoffs were a more enjoyable trail, better trail conditions, and a few nice view points. Also, if you’re looking for […]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 17th, 2008 No Comments »
Today – Saturday — was one of those shoulda/coulda/woulda days. The weather forecast called for a cloudy, cool morning followed by a rainy afternoon, so I dismissed thoughts of going hiking and planned my day for catching up on some indoor work.
At 9 am it was 55 and sunny; at noon it was 60 and… […]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 17th, 2008 1 Comment »
When planning a spring hike recently, I had to remind myself that winter only grudgingly abandons Vermont’s mountaintops. Although in early May when the hiking bug begins to bite it may be warm and green at valley trailheads, the trees on most Vermont summits and even the higher ridges remain bare until nearly June 1. […]
Posted in Rupert, Uncategorized on May 9th, 2008 No Comments »
Enjoyed an easy walk around Merck Forest and Farm Center in Rupert, VT this afternoon. More a stroll, than a hike - just an excuse to be outside. As I was leaving I first heard, then saw this beautiful bird. According to Peterson’s Guide to Birds it’s an American Redstart. Apparently it’s fairly common […]