Maggie's Farm

We had a memorial hike for my dear late brother-in-law Bob this weekend in the Shawangunks. Around 20 of us I think, relatives and pals who knew and loved Bob. Bob, of course, had been the fittest of us all if you don't include my other sister's wonderful kids, in their 20s.

Minimal bouldering, just up and down hills. I prefer bouldering and so does Bulldog, but not everybody does. I love uphill bouldering, but downhill is a bitch.  

Funny thing about group hiking and bouldering is that the group speads out, whether by fitness level or by conversation or nature-looking.  Every once is a while, you need to reassemble for mapping, water, and a granola bar.

Afterwards, a late (3 pm) group brunch at Mohonk. You deserve a couple of beers. It's a 4th generation Bird Dog family getaway place, and Bob always loved it there.

Typical boulder field up there. Scramble up! It's good fun.

Next time, one of our famous urban death march hikes in NYC