JULY 16TH TRAILS DAY FELLS PLENTY OF TIMBER ON THE TIMBER CAMP TRAIL

Overgrowth at the hairpin turn was no match for the tenacious crew. The trail, a delightful strolling amble up the foothills of East Osceola, will be in fine shape for the upcoming WVAIA hike, August 6th. This hike, with two leaders, offers the option, for those who are feeling adventurous, of continuing past the terminus of the trail on a unique extended ramble up a bootleg trail to a great view of four different cliffs, as you sit on a stone bench and watch the breeze filter through the leaves of the paper birch trees...

A MUST hike for anyone who thought they'd been everywhere on the Waterville Valley trail system! To register, email us at wvaiatrails@gmail.com.

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The day's crew: Mike and Claudia Connelly [left]; and, Gary Moak and Brenda Conklin [right]. Photograph by Dan Newton

Next Trails Day: September 24th

Croquet with the WVAIA: Sundays at 3:00PM

The historic association between the WVAIA and local Croquet enthusiasts, which began sometime in the late 1800's, is still hitting it through the wickets in 2011. The WVAIA sponsors the Sunday gatherings and invites all who are interested to come and watch and/or play. The friendly, casual and relaxing Sunday afternoon atmosphere is a perfect way to wind down after a long weekend hike.

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The discerning crowd looks on as....

Resident expert, Jim Hamlin, shows us how it's done.

Mike Kater lines one up

Russ Carlise, our leader, aiming for two shots

Hike with Shakespeare in the Valley Actors

WVAIA Treasurer, Susan Hammond [left], on the Welch Ledge with the Shakespearean actors, who, naturally, pose very well.

 

A BIG TURNOUT FOR THE JULY FOURTH PICNIC

Good food, good weather, good company...
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