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About Me
Just moved back to Massachusetts after a ten-plus year hiatus in Florida. Looking forward to hiking more in New England
Favorite Places
I love mountains, so some of my favorite places are: The Bonds, Franconia Ridge, The Presidentials, and Mt. Moosilauke, all in NH's White Mountains; the Mahoosuc range and Baxter State Park, in Maine; and anywhere in California's Sierra Nevada. In South America, nothing can compare to the Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia, for stark beauty. The photo with the rainbow flag was taken in front of the Cuernos del Paine in 1995. In Europe the Catalan Pyrenees are among my repeat favorites.
Outdoor Experience
Experienced summer & winter hiker and backpacker, mostly in New England. I now lean towards more moderate and relatively easier hikes that my 70+ year old joints can handle. Also, for the last ten years I have been periodically hiking the Camino de Santiago in Spain, mainly the French and Portuguese ways, though I am now considering doing some of the other less traveled Caminos, like the Primitivo or the Celtic/English Way.
Events
Events Hosted (85)
- Late Summer Walk at the Arnold ArboretumSep 7, 2024
- A Winter Walk in the Awesome Arnold ArboretumFeb 25, 2023
- Arnold Arboretum WalkOct 10, 2022
- A Winter Hike in Scenic Arnold ArboretumFeb 19, 2022
- A Winter Hike in Scenic Arnold ArboretumFeb 8, 2020
- Tour a Sugar Cane FieldJan 20, 2020
- Road Biking the Lake Okeechobee Scenic TrailJan 18, 2020
- Sixth Annual FL Go GatheringJan 17, 2020
- Bridal Veil Falls HikeSep 1, 2019
- Mt. Moosilauke HikeAug 31, 2019
- Jennings Peak HikeAug 24, 2019
- NH Social and PotluckApr 14, 2019
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- Welch Dickey Loop Trail HikeApr 13, 2019
- A Winter Hike in Arnold ArboretumFeb 23, 2019
- Fifth Annual Florida GO GatheringJan 18, 2019
- Riverbend Park HikeDec 8, 2018
- Mt Moosilauke HikeAug 25, 2018
- Weekday Hike of Franconia RidgeAug 22, 2018
- Mt. Osceola HikeAug 4, 2018
- NH Social and PotluckApr 15, 2018
- Grassy Water PreserveApr 7, 2018
- Riverbend Park HikeMar 17, 2018
- Winter Hike in Arnold ArboretumFeb 24, 2018
- Kitching Creek Loop TrailFeb 3, 2018
- Big Cypress National PreserveJan 14, 2018
- Fourth Annual Florida GO GatheringJan 12, 2018
- Mt Moosilauke HikeAug 26, 2017
- Mt. Moosilauke via the Beaver BrookAug 19, 2017
- Franconia Ridge Loop Trail in MidweekAug 16, 2017
- Cannon Mountain via Kinsman TrailAug 12, 2017
- NH Social and PotluckApr 23, 2017
- Welch-Dickey loopApr 22, 2017
- Riverbend Park HikeMar 18, 2017
- Lake Okeechobee Scenic TrailJan 14, 2017
- Florida GO GatheringJan 13, 2017
- Grassy Waters Preserve HikeDec 3, 2016
- NH Social and PotluckApr 17, 2016
- Welch-Dickey Loop Trail HikeApr 16, 2016
- Riverbend Trail HikeFeb 27, 2016
- Florida Panther Refuge HikeJan 17, 2016
- Birdwatching in a Florida wetlandJan 16, 2016
- Second Florida GO GatheringJan 15, 2016
- Welch-Dickey (GO Gathering)Aug 22, 2015
- Welch-Dickey Loop Trail HikeApr 11, 2015
- Cayo Costa Camp & Hiking WeekendMar 27, 2015
- Hike WPB's Grassy Waters PreserveMar 14, 2015
- Florida GO GatheringJan 16, 2015
- Riverbend Trail HikeDec 13, 2014
- Snorkeling Peanut Island's coral reefJun 28, 2014
- NH Social and PotluckApr 13, 2014
- Spring Hike on Welch-Dickey TrailApr 12, 2014
- Cayo Costa Camp & Hiking WeekendMar 29, 2014
- Hike in Florida's Big Cypress PreserveMar 8, 2014
- Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge HikeJan 18, 2014
- Mt. Washington via Ammonoosuc ravineAug 4, 2013
- Mt. Liberty HikeAug 3, 2013
- Mt. Osceola HikeJul 28, 2013
- Welch-Dickey HikeJul 27, 2013
- Franconia Ridge HikeSep 3, 2012
- Mts. Liberty and Flume via Osseo TrailSep 1, 2012
- Mt. Moosilauke HikeJul 28, 2012
- The ScaurMay 27, 2012
- Welch-Dickey HikeApr 15, 2012
- Hike Boston's Blue HillsJan 28, 2012
- Mts. Flume & LibertySep 10, 2011
- Mt. Moosilauke HikeAug 13, 2011
- Mt. Washington via Ammonoosuc ravineAug 6, 2011
- Franconia Ridge HikeJun 11, 2011
- Spring Warmup Hike on Welch-DickeyApr 16, 2011
- Blue Hills HikeMar 20, 2011
- Walk a Restored Florida WetlandFeb 27, 2011
- Palm Beach Island Bike TripFeb 26, 2011
- Snowshoeing at the Arnold ArboretumFeb 5, 2011
- Snowshoeing to Lonesome LakeJan 29, 2011
- The "Will & Grace" Walk to the GO SocialDec 4, 2010
- Mt. Jefferson HikeSep 4, 2010
- Mt. Adams via King RavineAug 28, 2010
- Mt. Garfield HikeAug 14, 2010
- Mt. Moosilauke HikeAug 7, 2010
- Alpine Garden via Huntington's RavineJun 26, 2010
- Mt. Osceola HikeMay 30, 2010
- Mt. Carrigain HikeMay 15, 2010
- Welch-Dickey HikeApr 24, 2010
- Blue Hills Reservation HikeApr 19, 2010
- Mt. Moosilauke HikeSep 6, 2009
Participated (70)
- An Awesome Experience on the Spectacular Maine Coast!Jul 17, 2026
- Monarchs in the MountainsAug 31, 2025
- Zealand Falls Hut Overnight AdventureAug 26, 2025
- Mt. Cube Hike + Post-Hike Social & Lodging OptionAug 23, 2025
- AN AWESOME ADVENTURE ON THE DOWNEAST MAINE COAST!Jul 18, 2025
- Downeast Maine Coast AdventureJul 20, 2024
- Downeast Maine Coast and Campobello Island AdventureJul 15, 2023
- Downeast Maine Coast AdventureJul 16, 2022
- SUSTAINING MEMBERS ONLY: MAD RIVER BBQ/SWIM/FIRE/FIREWORKSAug 7, 2021
- SUSTAINING MEMBERS ONLY: Daniels Mountain HikeAug 17, 2019
- NH GO Gathering Weekend & 20th Anniversary PartyAug 16, 2019
- Waterville Valley Scaur and Flume HikeAug 10, 2019
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- Downeast Maine Coast AdventureJul 27, 2019
- Maine Downeast Coast AdventureJul 21, 2018
- Kayak Adventure to Mound KeyJan 13, 2018
- Downeast Maine Coast AdventureJul 14, 2017
- Spring SocialApr 22, 2017
- PrideFest: Lake Worth & the Palm BeachesMar 26, 2017
- Arnold Arboretum in FebruaryFeb 11, 2017
- Fisheating Creek- Paddle AdventureJan 15, 2017
- Archbold Biological Station- Guided TourJan 14, 2017
- Port Mayaca - Chancey Bay | Lake OkeechoNov 12, 2016
- Lake Okeechobee Scenic TrailOct 22, 2016
- Waterville Valley Hostel WeekendJul 29, 2016
- Weekday birding at WakodahatcheeMar 31, 2016
- Saturday Night- Nite HikeJan 16, 2016
- Biking at Grassy Waters PreserveNov 8, 2015
- NH GO GatheringAug 21, 2015
- NH Social and PotluckApr 12, 2015
- Hiking Kitching Creek Loop TrailMar 7, 2015
- Downeast Maine Coast AdventureJul 26, 2014
- Kayaking Around The Island CityMay 31, 2014
- Hiking in Grassy Waters PreserveApr 26, 2014
- GetFit #2: Lonesome LakeAug 10, 2013
- Downeast Maine Coast AdventureJul 20, 2013
- Franconia Falls Hike and SwimJul 14, 2013
- Cannon Mt. Cable Car Up Then Hike DownJul 13, 2013
- NH GO GatheringJul 12, 2013
- Mt. WolfOct 6, 2012
- North Moat Mountain Hike & SwimAug 4, 2012
- Mt. Webster and Webster CliffsJul 7, 2012
- Sandwich Mt. Trail Maintenance WeekendMay 26, 2012
- Crawford, Stairs, Resolution Mtns. HikeMay 19, 2012
- Mt. Chocorua HikeApr 28, 2012
- GO Spring Rendezvous: ManchesterApr 14, 2012
- Ethan Pond SnowshoeJan 7, 2012
- GO Rendezvous: BostonNov 12, 2011
- Mt. Osceola HikeOct 8, 2011
- Flags of the 48/Mt. PierceSep 11, 2011
- The Twins/Galehead HikeJul 16, 2011
- GetFit Hike #4: Black MountainJun 18, 2011
- GO Adopted Trails Maintenance DayMay 28, 2011
- GetFit Hike #3: Stinson MountainMay 21, 2011
- GetFit Hike #1: Three Ponds HikeMay 14, 2011
- Boston Social / Pot LuckApr 17, 2011
- Spring Rendezvous: ManchesterApr 2, 2011
- Goshen soup and snowshoeJan 15, 2011
- GO Boston Holiday PartyDec 4, 2010
- Hike Mt Morgan & Mt PercivalOct 23, 2010
- Flags of the 48:Mt TecumsehSep 11, 2010
- N. & S. Baldface Mtns. HikeJul 31, 2010
- GetFit Hike #4: Webster Slide MountainJun 19, 2010
- GO Adopted Trails Maintenance DayMay 29, 2010
- Pot Luck Social and Alaska Slide ShowNov 1, 2009
- Mount Crawford HikeOct 10, 2009
- Flags on the NH 48: South Twin MountainSep 12, 2009
- GO 10th Anniversary BBQ Party!Sep 5, 2009
- Pawtuckaway State Park HikeNov 8, 2008
- Mount Sunapee HikeOct 11, 2008
- Mount MonadnockOct 4, 2008
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