Overlook Halloween Hike

[MattC]

Anyone interested in hiking up Overlook Mt. Halloween night? If so, reply here or here.

Matt

 

[halia and flammeus]

Flammeus and I are a definite maybe for this. Let us know re: timing - we have teenagers we wil be dropping off in Woodstock. A night time hike sounds perfect. Weather and chauffeuring duties permitting, of course

Cool idea.

How about watching the sunrise on New Year's Day from the top of somewhere? It's been a goal of mine... unachieved thus far ...

 

[MattC]

Flammeus and I are a definite maybe for this. Let us know re: timing - we have teenagers we wil be dropping off in Woodstock. A night time hike sounds perfect. Weather and chauffeuring duties permitting, of course

So far we have only two definites, and we haven't discussed a time yet. I could start as early as 5:30. It might be fun to walk up at dusk, as the darkness creeps in around us.

What time or time frame would be best for you two?

Matt

 

[Jay H]

As I stated before, I will be in the catskills on friday doing something so I could shoot over to Overlook any time, although later is better because 5;30 is still too light out and it should be dark to be spooky, especially by the ruins..

Maybe I'll camp at the ruins.. or in the ruins...

Jay

 

[halia and flammeus]

lemme see what time I need to drop off my ghoul in town.

Actually, I kind of wanted to see the parade in town - I've never seen it. So maybe after that? Is that getting too late?

 

[Jay H]

There's a parade??? COOL!!! Yeah, we have to see that...

Jay

 

[MattC]

Actually, I kind of wanted to see the parade in town - I've never seen it. So maybe after that? Is that getting too late?

No idea. When is that?

Matt

 

[halia and flammeus]

Yes, there is a parade! It is an all ages affair - not just a little kids thing, and apparently the costumes are just over the top. Tinker Street gets closed for a few hours for parade and shenanigans: apparently there is a large amount of shaving cream involved.

I still don't have an answer re:timing - my cursory search of the Chamber website revealed nothing. I'll ask around and post again when I get an answer.

We shall see what today's/tonight's weather does to these plans - we may be sloggin' up through nasty slush. I'll wear my wellingtons.

 

[MattC]

Yes, there is a parade! It is an all ages affair - not just a little kids thing, and apparently the costumes are just over the top. Tinker Street gets closed for a few hours for parade and shenanigans: apparently there is a large amount of shaving cream involved.

I still don't have an answer re:timing - my cursory search of the Chamber website revealed nothing. I'll ask around and post again when I get an answer.

As I just posted on the other thread, I'm just going to head straight up to Meads by about 6, and hopefully will start hiking by about 6:30. Please post if and when you know your time frame.

Matt

 

[halia and flammeus]

I think we can meet at the trailhead parking by 6:30 - no problem. I am sure the festivities in town will be done by then.

For last minute contact etc, Tom's cell phone # is 594-7646.

 

[halia and flammeus]

Sorry it took me so long to get the info... and it is still a little vague, but according to the Woodstock police, approximately 4:30 is the parade time.

Leave it to Woodstock to refuse to nail down a firm time

 

[MattC]

Sorry it took me so long to get the info... and it is still a little vague, but according to the Woodstock police, approximately 4:30 is the parade time.

Leave it to Woodstock to refuse to nail down a firm time

Jay and I are going to carpool from New Paltz and will be at Meads between 6 and 6:30. While you're in Woodstock, see if you here anything from locals about conditions up on Overlook. I have no idea right now if there is no snow, a little or a lot. I plan to bring or wear winter boots, gaiters, snow pants and possibly snowshoes. Or none of the above if reliable sources say there's no snow.

Matt

 

[halia and flammeus]

Tom and I will be winterized... I'll see what I can find out about conditions today. Should be fun at any rate.


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[Jay H]

Bring a costume!

Jay