Winter Hiking: Sleet Sleet Sleet

I've been a driver for the hiking club for two years, but I have never lead a hike. I wanted to lead at least one before leaving New York, so today I lead a small group (6 others) onto Schunnemunk Ridge, close to Westpont Academy about 60 miles north of New York. As my luck would have it, this was the worse weather I have ever hiked in: rain, then sleet, then mist, then rain. Actually, it was not only a cold and slippery hike, but it was also a pretty intense one which I am glad I did. I was also very happy that everyone who put their name down actually came along. And even more glad that I had a thermos of hot tea with me.








(Photo: Brian Bulthuis)