October 2008
- Sadly, the SAFC canceled their hike on 9/13 so the Striders didn't get to join the party. That weekend I backpacked 21 miles with Dre, McCoy and Brian in a 24 hour period. We started at Middle Prong, camped at #27, climbed Miry Ridge to the A.T. and came down Greenbrier Ridge for a lovely late summer hike.
- Join the Downtown North neighborhood bike ride Saturday! I'll be there, and I know some other Striders will be as well.
- Some weekend day hikes are in the works - cooler fall weather is here. More details later.
- On October 9th, Babes in the Woods will hit the A.T. at Davenport Gap and hike 31.4 miles over 4 days (U.T.'s fall break), coming out at Newfound Gap on Sunday. We have space for one more person if anyone's interested. Or, you can join Linda on Saturday and hike to Charlie's Bunion and spend the night with us at Icewater Springs shelter if we are still alive.
- Some of us will be going up to the New River Trail October 17-19 to cycle 50 miles along a converted railroad. There may still be some camping/shuttle spaces left if anyone is interested. This is in conjunction with Melissa Brenneman's annual fall cycling trip.
- November 8th will be the monthly Strider hike. Any suggestions for trails? How about an overnighter at Frozen Head, if it's not too cold? People could come for a day hike or spend the night.
- Finally, my good friend Julie will be escaping the cold northern winter to camp and hike with me over Thanksgiving weekend. Anyone still in town who wants to join us is welcome.
