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Wildcat Mountain - Winter 2006

Monday, January 23rd, 2006

Check out the Photos from this trip

Sean, warming up with a cup of Jim Beam at the Carter Notch Hut.On January 21st and 22nd I went on a winter backpacking excursion with Jeff Soriano, Sean Lawless and my brother Jim. Jim and I have been honing our sighted guide hiking skills since he lost his eyesight just over a year ago, and this would be our first 4000+ footer and overnight backpacking trip.

In retrospect, I’d have to say that everything went well and we all had a lot of fun. If I were posting this story from the field (which I technically have the ability to do), the headline would probably read SOS! (more…)

Is it ThanksWinkel or HansGiving day?

Friday, November 25th, 2005

Check out the Photos from this annual event

Hans gets out of his high chair.In acknowledgment of our individual family obligations on Thanksgiving Day every year, my great friend Hans Winkel created an annual event that takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving that is reserved for the kids that are near and dear to us. Despite having attended almost 10 of these events, the clan has never officially found a name for this holiday of holidays. (more…)