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We had three glorious days of skiing with perfect weather, not too cold, cloudless skies, great grooming, and no wind. The only problem it was supposed to be a four-day trip. The trip was bookended by a blizzard that dropped twenty-four inches of snow in the greater Boston area, causing many skiers to show up a day late followed by the worst ice storm that we have had in 30 years causing everyone to leave a day early.

In addition, we had many cancellations due to Covid-19 concerns, but we were joined by several “day trippers”.

The arrival Pizza Party was delayed one day due to the weather, but it was still a fun time.

The hotel was nice as well as very accommodating with our group allowing us to use a private gathering area for a little après party each evening

Overall, considering the weather everyone had an enjoyable week

There was downer for the week in that Pam F had a bad fall and broke one of her legs. According to her family she did have surgery where they inserted a metal rod in her femur. They said that she was up and about with crutches, that her spirits were good and that she was going home on Sunday February 6. So, we wish her well and hope that her recovery and rehab go well

Bob G

Anne W, Dan Y, Joan T

The trip to Gunstock went very well, perfect skiing conditions, lovely day, nice company.

Photo by Kimberly T.

On Monday, Martin Luther King day, a snowstorm that missed Boston but went north to the mountains, blessed MT. Snow with 14 inches.  What a gift the day before our trip there began.  So Tuesday skiing was good but long lift lines, very unusual for midweek skiing, but we assumed many locals skipped work & took advantage of the new snow.
Wednesday was less crowded, but windy up top, still lots of good skiing, but Thursday was a 10!  Sunny, 25 degrees, no wind, less crowded, lots of snow & a beautiful day for skiing!  I’m so glad I went.   Nine of us enjoyed this trip.  Besides me, Pat P. came just to get away and did not ski.  Bob G, Peter C, Kimberly T, Susan B, David G and his friend Jodie, and a new member, Peter B.  

Although The Mountaineer didn’t cook dinner for us, they did serve a hardy breakfast, buffet style, which we enjoyed.  Getting together at the hot tub and social hour after skiing topped it off.  So happy we went.

Maryann D

Ines, Kenn, Kimm, and Stephanie (Marco taking the photo)

Five brave hikers attended the Moose Hill Hike, and all enjoyed a pretty forest walk with views of Gillette Stadium and many stone walls. The weather was very cloudy with off and on showers, and we did get wet but were able to complete the entire four-mile loop before steady rain began around 1:00 PM. The terrain was steep and slippery due to the rain showers. I was encouraged to schedule the hike again when the weather is better!

Stephanie

 Where’s Helgard?! Gang members, Tom Je, Elizabeth B, Pete C, Bill L, Bruce W, and Marge C, searching for our fearless leader who was unable to go on this trip after all.
(Behind the camera, Lenora McK)

Ten Gang members braved the cold and ice for a week of skiing in Killington, Vermont, and were rewarded with exceptional skiing and warm camaraderie. The week started out bitterly cold and very icy, but got better with each day! We started with a registered group of about thirty participants, but an Omicron outbreak at the resort resulted in quite a few of our hardy regulars opting out. Restaurants were closed, trails limited, shuttle buses cancelled, but we made the best of it with the usual Gang “can do” attitude.

Of the ten who went, two were new members—Karen and Kent Schreiber. We quickly learned Kent is a super-skier and GoPro video enthusiast. So, we were treated to a full four-day filming of our mountain adventures. Karen, a talented and prolific artist, gifted each of us with a beautiful winter scene that she created on individualized cards. Now we know what she was doing back at the Cascades Lodge while we were out tearing up the slopes! And, of course, Tom Jefferson kept us all entertained with nightly Balderdash games by the immense roaring fire in the lodge living room.

What a week, another wonderful trip filled with skiing, laughs and great company.

Nora McK and Helgard K

Clock-wise from front: Pete C, Bill L, Stephen P, Thomas J, Marge C, Elizabeth B,
Lenora McK, Karen S, Kent S (Bruce W behind camera)