Breeze Hill, Houghton's Pond,

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April 9, 2009 First hike of the 4th season of hiking and Red Lining the Blue Hills.

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Poop Sheet, April 9, 2009 rev. 3


Red (or Blue) Lining ---------the Blue Hills

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM (please arrive earlier to sign in)
Trailhead: Houghton's Pond
Tonight's Leaders: Cheryl Lathrop, Joe Keogh
Tonight's Co-Leaders:
Tonight's Hike: We will be hiking trails near the pond and parking lot. We'll be going slow and easy as folks get used to hiking again.

Directions to Trailhead: Houghton’s Pond. To get there, take Route 128/93 to exit 3 and travel north on Blue Hill St. to the end. Take a right on Hillside St. and drive about ½ mile toward the large Houghton’s Pond Parking Lot on the right. It is suggested that you park outside the gate, in the small lot, to avoid getting locked inside at dusk.

NEWS! Walt Granda has finished Blue-Lining. He's the first!
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In the Blue Hills, it's not mandatory to have 'official' hiking clothing and equipment, unless you are training for White Mountain hikes. However, headlamps/flashlights are mandatory, as we frequently complete hikes in the dark. Water and raincoats are mandatory as well. Please pay attention to the "one (1) Quart Minimum " of water. Some do not drink much, but it is best to carry more and not need it, than not carry enough and run out.

NOTE: If you are interested in becoming a leader, please let us know and we will train you as a co-leader!

Completion Maps are on our website: http://amcsem.org/RLBHWS/index.htm

Our blog: http://semamcrlbh.blogspot.com

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What to Bring:

• Hiking Boots or sturdy tie shoes
  
• Rain Coat Required: Please bring it every week, if only to appease the sun gods
  
• Water Required: At least one Quart. Hiking works up a thirst, and dehydration is a major source of hiking problems. Staying hydrated during hikes helps you feel better the next day.
  
• Headlamp or Flashlight: Required: The end of the hikes are frequently in the dark.
  
• First Aid Kit: Leaders carry a group first aid kit in case of injury, however all hikers should always bring Band-Aids, moleskin, personal medication that may be needed during a hike.
  
• Toilet paper: There are no rest areas in the woods.
  
  
• Cancellation Policy: We hike every Thursday, rain or shine. Fun is where and when you make it! However, thunderstorms, tornadoes and lightning will cancel or shorten the hikes!
  
• Risks: Rattlesnakes, ticks, EEE, West Nile, breaking your ankle, poking a stick in your eye, heart attacks, etc. There are also balancing benefits, like exercise and the fellowship of other hikers. That's not to mention the simple pleasure of walking in the woods! The balance point varies for each person. It is your choice.
  
• General Notes:
  

1. No dogs are permitted on these trips.
   
2. Cell phones: May be brought but must be turned off during the hikes
   
3. We will hike 'together'. Please plan to complete the hike with us. Light rain will not cancel the hikes. Under severe weather conditions ( if it starts pouring) we, as a group, will decide to continue or head back.
   
4. Thunderstorms/ Lightning will cancel or shorten the trips! As will Tornadoes!!
   
5. Anyone with a medical condition (asthma inhaler, epipen, etc.) please inform the leader.
   
6. Non-AMC members are permitted and encouraged to attend our hikes. ( hopefully having fun with us will encourage them/you to join.
   
7. If you would like to bring a friend, whom you know to have experience, the proper equipment, etc., just let us know a few days before the hike.
   
8. There are rattlesnakes and copperheads within the Blue Hills. Rare but they do exist. If you are concerned about this, please ask now, not when we meet one on the trail!

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Any Questions, please call or email:
Leader: Cheryl Lathrop: 508-254-0709 (cell), cheryl4698@verizon.net
Leader: Joe Keogh : 508-542-0665 (cell), jpkeo24@gmail.com
Registrar: Linda Glynn; 508-496-4009,lg1710@110.net