Name: Thanksgiving Pre-Glutney Redemption Hike - w/Hills
Start: 2024-11-28T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-28T11:30:00-05:00

Seeking redemption from thine wicked gluttony? Flock, I pray thee, with thy fellow wayward pilgrims, prancing hither and thither, through hellfire and brimstone as we seek deficits in calorie guilt before stuffing thy gullets with bird, pudding and poisoning thy souls with Devil's drink!!! (insert evil laugh here). I others words, come hike before dinner so you can stuff your face with extra pie.

Description: This will be a moderate to fast-paced hike (2 - 2.5 mph) of five miles on a set of mixed trails up to Wright's Tower (where we behead the wicked), then loop back to the parking lot. The trails to the tower are uneven with roots, rocks and a few spots of rock scrabbling or advance butt technique, up and down some small rolling hills. This is not a hike for beginners. Hiking boots or trial runners are required. No walking shoes.

Distance: 5 miles

Estimated time: \~2.5 hours. We will be done no later than 11:30.

Difficulty level: Intermediate for the Fells. The ground will be slippery due to fallen leaves, pine needles. Trails will be uneven with rocks, roots and erosion. I’ll be pushing the pace and not taking many breaks so the hike can be completed no later than 11:30.

If you are in good physical shape you should be able to do this hike.

We will gather at 8:55 am to start the ice breaker. Think of a fun fact to tell during the intro. Un-fun people will be left in the forest until there is a discernible upward change in their fun-meter reading.

**++Plan on showing up 10 - 15 minutes early so that your are not late. We will start on time so we can end on time so people can be off to their respective celebrations.++**

Steady rain or wicked wind chill cancels. If there is snow on the ground, you will need boot traction such as micro-spikes. It should be your common practice this time of year to have boot traction in your car or pack pack just in case.

No guests, no dogs, no politics, no drama, no gossip. Just bring your Can-Do-Attitude and a friendly spirt to make new friends with while reconnecting old friends.

Getting there: Click on the the Google Maps pin above and it will take you right to Flynn Rink parking lot. We meet near the top by the exercise equipment. The entrance to the lot is on Woodland about 100 yards North of the rotary where Woodland, Elm and Highland meet.

Your Responsibility

* RVSP “yes” only if you mean “yes”, thank you.
* Read and understand the distance, time and trail conditions to make sure this hike if for you. Feel free to contact me if you have questions.
* Plan on showing up 10 – 15 minutes early so you can find a parking space and get yourself ready. Hike starts right on time. I WILL NOT WAIT FOR STRAGGLERS.
* No guests. Have your guest join the group then sign up. They will be happier they did.
* Bring at least a liter of water and a snack.
* Dress and pack for changeable weather. Wear a good pair of hiking boots or trail runners.

Liabilty Wavier

As a condition of your voluntary participation in the activities of this group you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity for yourself and for any guests you may bring; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; the leader(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators release, hold harmless, and indemnify the leader(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons.

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