Gisela Pearson led a long hike from the Sunol nature preserve to Mission peak along the Ohlone wilderness trail on Saturday, December 16th. The hike was about 10 miles round trip and the elevation difference was 2000 ft+. Gary Holmquist led the ramblers along some of the scenic trails in the Sunol preserve. It was so windy on Mission Peak that no one took the time to take pictures of that group but rather the rambler group did send in pictures of the Sunol area.

The Hiking Club’s annual holiday party was held on Friday, December 15th at Cribari Center Auditorium. It begin at 5:30 pm with appetizers and socializing under a laser light show. The buffet dinner began at 6:00 pm and  featured tossed green salad with candied pecans and golden raisins tossed in a pear and champagne vinaigrette, herbed salmon, sliced beef tenderloin, seasonal vegetables, lean-potatoes au gratin, assorted breads, dessert and coffee. Ed Knott provided music for the evening from 7-9 pm.

Wendy Ledamun led an urban hike to The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum.

Wate and Johanna Bakker led long and rambler hikes in Almaden Quicksilver county park. The ramblers hiked about 4 miles with an elevation difference of about 300 ft, with a few steep sections and the long hikers did a 7-8 mile hike with about 1000 ft elevation difference

Twenty-two Ramblers completed a 4.5 mile hike across nearby Bentley Ridge, a new route for many of the participants.  Hikers enjoyed the crisp morning air, clear blue sky and beautiful views from the ridge.  A stop at Starbuck’s and Le Boulanger provided a nice break for coffee and conversation.

Kathy Peretti led a combined long and rambler hike in the Coyote Valley open space preserve on Saturday, December 2nd. Total distance was about 4 miles with many ups and downs for a combined elevation difference of about 600 feet.

Johanna Bakker led a hike in our open space starting at upper gardens on Wednesday, November 29th. They hiked along Sky, Cougar, Richter, Buffalo, Bay then cutting over to Thistle, Meadow, Farm, Bay and Sky.

Laura Gelman and Katy Peretti led a group in exploring various hidden trails that meander through the villages (about 3-4 miles). The group assembled at the Vineyard center at 9.45 AM for a 10.00 AM Start  Afterwards there was a pot luck luncheon at Vineyard Center.

Wate and Johanna Bakker led hikes on Saturday, November 18th on the newly opened trails around mount  Umunhum. The long hikers hiked the 7.4 mile round trip trail to the top starting at the mount Baldy parking lot. Total elevation gain was 1150 ft. Due to the parking challenges the ramblers drove up to the top and enjoyed the views.