Awards for Service for Three of Our Section Members

Bob Whitney received a Special Recognition Award:

“Bob Whitney recently retired from the GMC’s Adopter Program after eight years and over 1000 volunteer hours dedicated to many different portions of the Southern LT system. Most notably, he has maintained the Old Job Trail and Shelter and Lost Pond Shelter for the better part of the last decade. We wish Bob the best as he dials back his adoption duties and we want to thank him for his dedication and service.”

Dave Ratti and Dale Malekoff received the Roy O. Buchanan award for 10 years of consecutive volunteer service to the Long Trail system.

Great Color Season Hike over Stratton Mountain

Saturday September 30 from 8-5 hike over Stratton Mountain with a stop at the tower for the view and to Stratton Pond. This is a moderate hike of 10.8 miles with about 2000 ft elevation gain. We will meet in Bondville at 8 am (for specific information on where to meet contact the hike leader), head to the end of the hike to leave some cars and drive to the beginning of the hike. The hike will climb Stratton Mountain to the tower, continue down to Stratton Pond, and out from the pond. Participants must have an extra layer, warm hat, raincoat just in case, snacks, lunch, fluids. For details on meeting place and the hike and to RSVP contact Dave Ratti at 802-366-0698 or <dbrspruce@gmail.com>. RSVP REQUIRED.