I thought that a women’s only trip would be a great way to kick off DC UL’s month of LM-focused events so I set up a nice loop in southern SNP. Despite some minor mixups on the meeting time and location (due to mid-week changes on my part), our group of Linsey, Kate, Heather, Aileen,... Continue Reading →

It’s been quite some years since Karan and I last hiked in Otter Creek and it felt like time for a repeat! The plan was to meet up Friday evening at Mylius/Shaver Mountain Trail junction campsite. Holly, Alex C. Greg, Alex D, Steve, and Matt arrived at various times in the evening while Karan, Bryan,... Continue Reading →

DCUL backpackers Liz, Jonathan, Kelly, Carolynn, Neil, Ryan, Andy and Mark enjoyed a leisurely overnight circuit of the northern Massanutten area.  Bettina had hurt her knee, so she hiked part way on Saturday, drove to the camping area, and walked out on Sunday. Photo credit: Jonathan From the Bear Wallow-Signal Knob parking lot we climbed... Continue Reading →

The real moment of truth came early, before the start, in fact. As Mark and I pulled up to the Buck Hollow trailhead, the portal to our planned adventure, there was only one question: would all of us be able to park here? It's a small lot, after all, and on a sunny spring Saturday,... Continue Reading →