Local hiking club honors one of its leaders
NORWICH – Approximately two dozen members of the Chenango County Bullthistle Hiking Club gathered early Sunday morning for their weekly hike, and to honor one of their leaders, Don Windsor, for his continued commitment to the club.
According to Ed Sidote, who’s soon to be inducted into the Outdoorsman Hall of Fame, Windsor was one of the original planners behind the organization, which was founded in 2004 in association with the Finger Lakes Trail Conference.
David Acenowr and wife Lisa, who’ve been hiking with the group for three or four years now, consider Windsor to be a “wealth of knowledge” and vital to the club’s success.
“Don knows the country in Chenango County like no one else,” said Acenowr. “He’s great at bush-whacking and getting us in and out in one piece.”
Phil Metzger, a member of the Finger Lakes Trail Board of Managers, said Windsor is “one of those key local volunteers that makes this whole thing run,” and added that “without people like Don, this just wouldn’t work.”
“The Finger Lakes Trail Conference, at every level, depends a lot on these local clubs,” said Metzger. “Don is a big part of that.”
Bullthistle Hiking Club member Bruce Wright took a more philosophical approach.
“I had the opportunity to visit Japan and learned of a Buddhist myth which spoke of the ‘mile of thought,’” stated Wright. “By walking together people exchange knowledge, and that’s what Don expresses, he’s willing to share his knowledge with all of us.”
Club members expressed their amazement at Windsor’s expertise of the historical sites of Chenango County and its many varieties of flora and fauna, and commented on his unique sense of humor and storytelling abilities.
“Some of his stories are even true,” said one member who goes by the nickname of Trail Dog. “When Don gets that twinkle in his eye, you just never know.”
Windsor, who recently celebrated his 76th birthday, said he considers himself a “militant geriatric,” and stated that he was completely surprised by the special gathering and record turnout.
“I’m almost speechless,” said Windsor, to which another club member replied “but not quite.”
The Bullthistle Hiking Club meets weekly on Sunday mornings, hiking various trails throughout Chenango County, and commonly enjoys between 300 and 400 hikes per year, according to Windsor, who added that “this is the way to experience Chenango County, by foot.”
For more information or to download a membership form visit www.bullthistlehiking.org. Phone calls may be directed to Ed Sidote at 334-3872.
According to Ed Sidote, who’s soon to be inducted into the Outdoorsman Hall of Fame, Windsor was one of the original planners behind the organization, which was founded in 2004 in association with the Finger Lakes Trail Conference.
David Acenowr and wife Lisa, who’ve been hiking with the group for three or four years now, consider Windsor to be a “wealth of knowledge” and vital to the club’s success.
“Don knows the country in Chenango County like no one else,” said Acenowr. “He’s great at bush-whacking and getting us in and out in one piece.”
Phil Metzger, a member of the Finger Lakes Trail Board of Managers, said Windsor is “one of those key local volunteers that makes this whole thing run,” and added that “without people like Don, this just wouldn’t work.”
“The Finger Lakes Trail Conference, at every level, depends a lot on these local clubs,” said Metzger. “Don is a big part of that.”
Bullthistle Hiking Club member Bruce Wright took a more philosophical approach.
“I had the opportunity to visit Japan and learned of a Buddhist myth which spoke of the ‘mile of thought,’” stated Wright. “By walking together people exchange knowledge, and that’s what Don expresses, he’s willing to share his knowledge with all of us.”
Club members expressed their amazement at Windsor’s expertise of the historical sites of Chenango County and its many varieties of flora and fauna, and commented on his unique sense of humor and storytelling abilities.
“Some of his stories are even true,” said one member who goes by the nickname of Trail Dog. “When Don gets that twinkle in his eye, you just never know.”
Windsor, who recently celebrated his 76th birthday, said he considers himself a “militant geriatric,” and stated that he was completely surprised by the special gathering and record turnout.
“I’m almost speechless,” said Windsor, to which another club member replied “but not quite.”
The Bullthistle Hiking Club meets weekly on Sunday mornings, hiking various trails throughout Chenango County, and commonly enjoys between 300 and 400 hikes per year, according to Windsor, who added that “this is the way to experience Chenango County, by foot.”
For more information or to download a membership form visit www.bullthistlehiking.org. Phone calls may be directed to Ed Sidote at 334-3872.
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