Unfortunately I was unable to participate in the official Senior Hike due to an ankle and toe injury, however, I did get a taste of the route etc when Ann and I pre-hiked on Monday. The weather conditions were similar with the exception of additional snow. Here are the photos, first from the pre-hike
The snow begins to fall
Before completing the hike the snow started and increased in intensity by the hour. We were keen to reach the Leaside Pub for some grub and a pint, not to mention a chance to thaw out
Ann's head has been deliberately excluded due to a bad hair do
We left the pub and a blizzard was blowing causing all kinds of problems on the roads. It took me 3 hours to get home!
Yesterday 20 of must dedicated all weather Seniors braved a similar route with biting wind, sub zero temperatures and deep deep snow. At one time Patricia Good was not to be seen
Doris's kind of weather and trail
An admirable group
Some of the folks dropped at at lunch when they reached the Glendon College Cafeteria. A shorter route was taken after lunch due to the extreme conditions. 12 out of the 20 intrepid hikers made it to the pub. It required Evelyn to lead Ann to the watering hole because of a problem with her glasses.
Susan Richardson found $20 and treated everyone to sweet potato fries
Pint in hand without specs
Pint in hand with specs, back to normal
Thanks to Jutta and Bea for bringing up the rear. What can we say about Ann? Leading the same hike in pretty much the same bone chilling conditions with only a day in between to recuperate. She sure is the Club's "Wonder Women". Thanks to Rosemary, Susan R, Lynn, Evelyn & Bea for the photos.
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