A Winter Wonderland Adventure!

The weather is working out perfectly for our plans for this weekend!

This Saturday after the snow has stopped but has not yet melted away, we will be hiking to the Cascades waterfall surrounded by what is sure to be a dazzling display of sparkling snow, ice, and rushing water!

If you haven't heard of the Cascades, it's a waterfall in the Jefferson National Forest nearby. It's only about a half hour drive away and then a relatively easy hike following the stream all the way up to the waterfall, about a mile or two away. It's a longtime favorite hiking trail for generations of VT students, but most have only done it in the warmer months. More adventurous students, however, have hiked it in the winter while much of the water is frozen and have returned to tell of dazzling sights and beautiful scenes. It is time for us to join that number of adventurous students! Come and seize your destiny.

We will meet at the campus house at 12:30pm and carpool from there.

After our hike we will get supper together on the way home there in the small town of Pembroke right on Route 460. There is a really good Mexican restaurant called Riviera Mexican Grill which has great reviews online and from some of our own members. We'll eat there.

It may sound obvious, but it is actually easy to forget to prepare as well as you should -- be sure to dress in layers and wear some good hiking boots. You're hiking through snow and they don't shovel and salt the hiking trail, you know. Also, it's going to be cold out but you're going to be producing a lot of body heat hiking, thus the importance of dressing in layers.

Be sure to bring a water bottle and an energy bar or something to snack on if you think you might need it. Otherwise be sure to eat really well that morning before our big hike.

There is a small parking fee at the park, so maybe just bring a buck to give your driver to help out with that. No more than a dollar necessary. Just money for your own supper on the way home. Prices at Riviera are pretty typical of a Mexican restaurant. Maybe even a little cheaper than usual.

Are you getting excited? I'm really looking forward to it. I've hiked the Cascades many times, but never in the winter. This is going to be great!

Hope to see you Saturday at 12:30pm.

Steve

Super Bowl Party

Don't forget the Super Bowl Party this evening. I hope you can join us. Here's the details:

We are going to watch the game on our big screen at the campus house. They say the game starts at 6:30pm, so feel free to come on over a few minutes before that.

Of course, we will have some delicious "football food" to enjoy during the game, too. If you would like to bring something to share, feel free -- we would be happy to help you eat it. But don't feel like you have to bring anything to come. We've already had several people confirm they plan on bringing some food to share.

At halftime we'll have a little devotional thought that will be more beneficial for everyone than God only knows what may end up in the halftime show. I think we have a couple fun short games to play, too.

Also, please invite your friends. This is not just for CCVT regulars. Everyone is welcome.

Whether you are coming to watch the game, the commercials, or just for the food and friends, we look forward to seeing you.

If you need directions, just look on the right side of your screen. We are very conveniently located, and not hard to find.

See you soon,
Steve