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Fri. Oct 11 -Fri Oct 18- Backpacking trip to VA to do the section of the AT from Harpers Ferry to the border of Shenandoah NP.  54 miles.  Level: Difficult.  Come along and hike the "roller coaster on the AT" Co-leaders: Jim Robertson: jrobert685@aol.com or 860-918-0964 or Mandy Brink: trekeragb56@gmail.com.  860-237-7426

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Sat.  Oct 26 Annual Heublein Tower Halloween Hike, West Hartford/Bloomfield. Wear orange if you have it. Fall-themed snacks are always a hit. Meet at parking lot to the northeast of Reservoir Number 6 off Route 44 in W Hartford near water pumping station at 9:30 am. Hike 5-6 miles. Easy/moderate terrain. Dogs on leashes welcome. Bad weather postpones to Sunday Oct. 27 Jim Robertson, jrobert685@aol.com, 860-633-7279 home, 860-918-0964 mobile

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Looking Ahead: Sun. 12 Jan.-Tues. 14 Jan. 2025 - GMC Bolton Lodge in Bolton Valley Vermont. Two nights, enclosed rustic cabin with wood stove, bunks for 8-10 people. Hike/ski/snowshoe on Bolton Valley Nordic trails. Cabi cost $142 total, divided evenly between the number of participants. Must also purchase a BV Nordic & Backcountry pass, typically about $25. Level: moderate to difficult. Contact leader for details. L. Jim Robertson jrobert685@aol.com, 860-918-0964 cell, 860-633-7279 home