Training Log Archive: bl

Went to Bear Brook with a 40 y/o map. Went to the right hand trail/SVT first up from Hayes Field. A tree had fallen across Podunk Rd. not 20' from the trail head parking.

I certainly had to work on hunches with the occasional definite fix, incl. some old, preserved trail/road bends. Looked at the 2013 version when home, a whole lot like turning the lights on. Unfortunately, I really could not get far enough afield for easily perceivable contours and elevation. I think there is more hardwood higher. The slopes of Bear Hill looked promising but I thought too bland. In retrospect, it would have been better. Certainly, hemlock and other dense tree over predominated where I was. An MtB would serve well for father access. No more days of running to the far corners of BB. It was a really splendid May day.

OLLI O course walk. A few legs that leave the trail & will call for compass bearing and use of contours for adult beginners. More challenge, more fun with appropriate coaching prior. One interesting sighting.

With the leg quieting down, I'm needing to get to a local place like Bear Brook for a map walk. Have numerous old BB maps, the current one on hand has this old clue sheet. Trying a portion of this 10k course on this particular map (1/15, mid-70s field work) is much more adventurous than with appropriate detail. A leg or two would do. I can "mostly walk and strive for accuracy...". PG had it figured out way back.

Not doing much of anything physical, letting leg heal. I did revisit Nottingcook briefly with M earlier to look at some terrain that I will show the OLLI people to learn about direction, contours, rock features etc. Had to rekindle my brain re OCAD on Parallels with all the dead ends there were for me until I printed a partial map at proper scale with the beginner course overprinted. "Map file not found", usually background, and "shared on psf" etc etc resulted in much trial and error frustration. But finally an acceptable copy. A few of the legs are above beginner level but students are adults and I think I'll point out options. 7>8 is about faith in sticking to a compass course as the terrain-vegetation are difficult.