Archive for November 15th, 2008

M.S.I. Board Members Randy Richards & Cindy Heath take Discussions on the Road (and Mountains), to Canada

15/11/2008
MSI Board member Cindy Heath with her dog Stanley on Mt. Orford, Quebec, Canada

Board member Cindy Heath & Stanley

As board members and staff, we’re discovering that rountinely getting out in the mountains, and preferably, out of the country lays a good groundwork for productive discussions. Plus it’s fun. Heck, one of our board members lives in Nova Scotia.

R Richards, in Quebec, CA

R Richards, in Quebec, CA

Mountain Spirit Institute board members Randy Richards and Cindy Heath took a spontanious road trip, and quick hike up Mt. Orford in Canada, near the town of Magog, Quebec on November 13th. The two brainstormed development strategies, and also managed to take in some views from the summit of the moderate adirondack. Cindy’s dog, Stanley, broke trail most of the way. All in all, it was a productive use of time, plus we had the opportunity to practice our language skills again, which is most important.

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Bald Eagle Above the Shores of Lake Sunapee

15/11/2008
Outdoor Escapes NH

Image: Outdoor Escapes NH

I was headed south in the Boston Whaler on Lake Sunapee the other day, on my way to Newbury with a mile to go. I was headed for the ol’ Dick Durrance Trail, which takes off steeply on the eastern shoulder of Mt. Sunapee. It’s a good short steep hike. It’s a great little rountine, to go by boat (it’s incredibly efficient on gas), walk across Route 103 to the trailhead, and start up. On my way there, just south of the State Beach, I spied a bald eagle who was circling about 80 feet off the water. He must have been fishing. I slowed, turned off the motor and watched him circle a few hundred feet from the boat. He just kept circling for about 15 minutes. This image is similar to the scene I saw, but was taken on Squam Lake. Image: Courtesy of Outdoor Escapes New Hampshire.

The author en route in bald eagle territory, headed for a hike on the Dick Durrance Trail.

The author en route in bald eagle territory, headed for a hike on the Dick Durrance Trail.

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