Trip Reflections & Participant Dispatches
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Royalty Inn Hiking 2012
Filed in Trip ReflectionsAugust 3-5, 2012 NERSFL’s summer trip highlighted staying at the Royalty Inn in Gorham, NH, renewing friendships, playing cards poolside, and of course, dining together. A warm welcome to Sharon Ferris, our newest guide. Eighteen adventurers from four different states participated. On Saturday everyone hiked. Two groups were designated based on how vigorously each person wished…
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Wayside Inn Skiing and Snowshoeing 2012
Filed in Trip ReflectionsMarch 2-4, 2012A First Timer’s Perspective Over the first weekend of March 2012 I had the opportunity to attend my first ever New England Regional Ski for Light event and it was an absolute delight. The group of skiers, snow shoeing enthusiasts and guides from all over the Northeast gathered on Friday evening at the…
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Craftsbury Skiing and Snowshoeing 2012
Filed in Trip ReflectionsJanuary 6-9, 2012 On January 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th NERSFL had their annual Nordic ski and snow shoeing weekend at Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Craftsbury VT. We arrived on Friday, settling in to great food and good camaraderie. The weather was cold and crisp with little snow which did not dampen our excitement and…
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Wayside Inn Hiking, Biking and Kayaking 2011
Filed in Trip ReflectionsAugust 5-7, 2011 On August 6th and 7th New England Regional Ski for Light along with guides from Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country held a summer event weekend. Friday night those from out of town met at the Wayside Inn in Bethlehem NH to catch up with old friends and make new ones. We…
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Middlesex Fells Hike 2010
Filed in Trip ReflectionsOctober 2010 On October 2, 2010, a small but energetic and enthusiastic group of NERSFL hikers hiked the Reservoir Trail, located in the western section of the Middlesex Fells. The trail is 5.2 miles long and encircles the north, middle, and south reservoirs. The water is often visible from the trail, which at times co-exists…
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Wayside Inn Hiking, Biking and Kayaking 2010
Filed in Trip ReflectionsAugust 6-8, 2010 Nothing stops NERSFL visually impaired & blind participants from making our trips happen! The deadline for our summer weekend trip was rapidly approaching, with six participants signed up but many of our guides unable to join us. But the idea of cancelling our trip was out of the question said “if there is…
Participant Quotes
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Aaron S.
“New England Ski for Light gives me the opportunity to push beyond what I think is possible and experience the outdoors with confidence, independence, and support.”
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Debbie M.
“Endless memories! Weekends of laughter, enormous challenges in the outdoors, and stories, stories, stories.”
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Audrey F.
“Each time I have made the trip, I have enjoyed wonderful trails and amazing guides who have helped me continue to work on technique and improve my skiing.”
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Joan H.
“Sixteen years of NESFL and SFL guiding has been sheer delight; I am a better skier and happier person with each new adventure, for sure!”
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Diane M.
“I have met so many new and excellent friends, both skiing explorers and guides, true skiing addicts and lovers of outdoor activities, just like me!”
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Karen W.
“I am in a community of beautiful people who get it, who trust me, who respect me as an equal, who are there to share a love of skiing and the great outdoors.”