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Hike, Sauna, Potluck

Saturday, November 8, 2014
Holyoke, MA
Easy to Moderate
Hosted by pappi

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Great hike, sauna and meal.. thanks to the fearless leaders.. !

   Just adding some fotos..

 David

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We'll meet at the parking area just beyond Lake Bray at the main entrance of Mt. Tom Reservation (directions below) at 10:00 am.  With 2,161 acres and 22 miles of hiking and walking trails, Mt. Tom boasts unparalleled views of the Connecticut River Valley North and South, the Berkshires to the West and Pelham Hills to the East.  And some of the premier hawk watching in all of New England.

Pack a lunch. Wear layers for chilly weather. Bring water and good footwear. After a leisurely hike we will head to Jim's place at about 1:30. We'll fire up the sauna and alternate heating up in the sauna and cooling off in an adjacent spring fed pond. Buzzed, blissed and blanched, we will gather in Jim's post and beam home (he built it) by the wood stove and share a meal. Home cooked food is encouraged, but don't let that keep you away. Seems there's always plenty to eat. We'll aim to be done by 8:00. This is a repeat of a similiar outing last Fall, except we hiked in the DAR State Forest. Severe weather will cancel.

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swimfit GUEST MEMBER
swimfit
Hartford, CT
DavidN SUSTAINING
DavidN
Hadley, MA
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UMassgrad01 GUEST MEMBER
UMassgrad01
North Andover, MA

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M
Member · Nov 3, 2014
Hey guys, weather forecast looks good. Rain on Thur and Fri should clear out for Saturday, mid 40's and sunny. Got your Joy of Cooking off the shelf? And your warm fleece ready? Please indicate if your plans have changed as two are wait listed and waiting to hear. Also I could hitch a ride I would be grateful. Just let me know. Pappi aka sAm
M
Member · Nov 6, 2014
Hey GO guys:Looking forward to hiking/sauna/schmoozing/feasting/???. Jim requests that you bring a towel for the sauna/dip. Pappi aka sAm

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