Cross-Country Ski/Snowshoe Trip
Camp Gorham, Eagle Bay, N.Y. - January 16-18, 2004

True to form, we had great snow, dry and deep, plus sunny skies on Saturday. We skied Moss Lake in the morning and Fern Park in the afternoon. Sunday warmed up so the snow was soft and fast . . . perfect for the downhills at Fern Park. As far as food, we had a nice dinner at the Big Moose Inn Friday night. Saturday we enjoyed a very happy, Happy Hour or Hours together.
- Gail U.

Snowshoe Activities
Saturday morning the snowshoeing group took a warm-up hike from the Moss Lake trailhead to scenic Bubb Lake. They followed the frozen lake’s shoreline, breaking trail where no one had been before. (At least not recently)!

After a hot, hearty lunch back at the cabins, they set out for the big challenge of the weekend - a strenuous hike up steep Bald Mountain. It was not an easy climb, but rewarding once the summit was achieved. After crossing a narrow ridge, the group arrived at the base of an abandoned fire tower. From there, a spectacular view of Third and Fourth Lakes spread out before them, with smaller lakes and distant mountains visible in the bright sunny sky. Little specs darted across the frozen lakes, with their buzzing making them sound more like insects than snowmobiles. It was truly a magnificent view.

The trip back down the mountain was challenging as well, with some finding it easier at times to slide down, literally on the seat of their pants. Everyone helped each other and all returned safely to the parking lot, feeling quite proud of having done a true mountain snowshoe hike.

Sunday morning didn’t leave much time, as we had to get out of our cabin earlier than expected. There was just enough time to explore some of the other side of Dart Lake. It started to snow, a bit heavy at times, giving the scene a living Christmas card look. But after an hour, all had to head back to pack up for the return trip home.
- Dave K.