I was able to take a couple of snowmobile rides, reenacting some of the old routes I rode as a young teenager.  

The first ride was on February 3rd, 2009, from Burlingame Hill in Adams to Notch Road in Cheshire.  This included a nice section over Stafford Hill.

The second of the two rides was a bit later, on February 16th, 2009.  This route left from Burlingame Hill. and traveled up to Little Egypt and the Tophet Brook, along the Hoosac Range.

The two rides covered a fairly large chunk of ground, and looking back causes me to wonder about exploring on foot in the near future?  In the meantime, here are the two routes together...

10th Annual Saratoga Spa Winterfest 5km Snowshoe Race

February 1st, 2009 - Saratoga Springs, NY

The tenth Saratoga Spa Winterfest 5km Snowshoe Race at Spa Park in Saratoga Springs, New York directed by my friends Laura and Jeff.  I finished 8th of 196 racers!

7th Annual Northfield Mountain 3.8-Mile Snowshoe Race
January 31st, 2009 - Northfield Mountain - Northfield, MA

Good friend DD organized again, and I managed an 25th of 77 racers.

Suffield Swamp & Academy Area snowshoe with Tippi.

 

6th Annual Curly's Record Run 4-Mile Snowshoe Race
January 25th, 2009 - Pittsfield State Forest - Pittsfield, MA

Great day, 10th of 86 finishers.

1st Annual Hoot, Toot & Whistle 5km Snowshoe Race
January 24th, 2009 - Catamount Ski Trail - Readsboro, VT

7th of 87 finishers at the Dion's course. 

5th Annual Brave the Blizzard 3.9-Mile Snowshoe  Race
January 18th, 2009 - Pine Bush Preserve - Guilderland, NY

Snow once again in Guilderland!  I had a pretty good day with 10th of 173 finishers!

10th Annual Greylock Glen 3.9-Mile Snowshoe Race
January 17th, 2009 - Adams,  Massachusetts

Race Directing duties with PH at the tenth Greylock Glen Snowshoe Race at the Mount Greylock State Reservation, in the Adams Glen...

For the race, PH and I managed a 60th & 61st out of 74 total finishers.

Paul H and I marked the Greylock Glen Snowshoe Race Course for tomorrow's event.  

Managed to finish just as dark was setting in, Tippi seemed to have as great a day at Greylock as usual.

1st Annual Turner Trail 4.3-Mile Snowshoe Race
January 10th, 2009 - Pittsfield State Forest - Pittsfield, MA

Great day, 18th of 66 finishers.

7th Annual Woodford 3.3-Mile Snowshoe Race
December 28th, 2008 - Woodford State Park - Woodford, VT

"I Love Woodford" 3.3-Mile Snowshoe Race kicked off our 2009 Series;  I finished 12th out of 86. 

Another enjoyable day in Conway State Forest with Tippi.

Trail Running in Conway State Forest with Tippi.

Trail-Running in Dubuque, with Tips.  

Curly's Marathon
September 7th, 2008 - Pittsfield, MA

Curly's Marathon was held in Pittsfield State Forest, and it was a beautiful day to run.  I made the mistake of wearing old shoes rather than a new pair I had just purchased, and it was a very poor decision. 

The pain in my feet and lower legs was incredible for the last 6 or 8 miles, and I was lucky to finish in 5:54:36.  

This was my 40th completed marathon.  My dad ran the Half-Marathon option as well.