A dozen cheerful MOACers and one charged dog embarked upon the most stunning hiking experience this side of the Mississippi on Sunday! The sky could not have been any bluer, the trail was friendly and firm, the views plentiful and the company sublime. They enjoyed lunch on the rocks while skiers and riders entertained. Kevin O shined on his uniquely designed snowboard. They spent the dog day afternoon soaking it all in. It was hard to leave but they said good day to the big bowl and slid down the trail - at times on their bums!

The group really jumped into action when they came upon a fallen German College Rowing champion about a mile from the Pinkham Notch center. She had fallen and badly sprained or possibly broken her ankle. Thanks to some Yankee engineering, a spare sled, some hemp rope and a knife the gang worked out a device to keep her comfortable and moved her down the slippery slope without further incident.