"Friendship is a thing most necessary to life, since without friends no one would choose to live, though possessed of all other advantages." Aristotle

E. Marquez will lead "Chupacabra Pass" with an estimated duration of 3 hours.

Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Glen Alps trailhead. We will take the main trail to the creek, then begin our ascent in search of the legendary Chupacabra at Ship Lake (aka Chupacabra) Pass. We will return by the same route. Snowshoes are advised, although the prevalence of snow machine tracks should make travel faster.

"Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity." Saint Augustine

E. Marquez will lead "Off Point" with an estimated duration of 3 hours.

Meet in the small parking area next to the military land at the end of Basher Dr. for a 6:30 departure. We will head up to Near Point, then down towards the Lost Cabin, then back along neighborhood trails and roads to the trailehead.

"A learned fool is more a fool than an ignorant fool." Moliere

E. Marquez will lead "Nintendo Hill" with an estimated duration of 3 hours.

Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Glen Alps trailhead. We will head up Nintendo Hill and then cross the ballfield to the high point, before descending directly to Middle Fork.