Cornell MacDonald Grout 1931-2023 Cornell MacDonald Grout, Don, died peacefully and well cared for on October 19 th 2023 while surrounded by his loving family at Hospice of Jefferson County, in Watertown, New York. Born December 17 th 1931, in Albany, New York to Emily Cornell and Harold MacIntyre Grout, Don attended Harvey School through…
Originally the work weekend at the cabin was going to be on Saturday 5/11 and we were planning an OH meet-up for Friday 5/10 at the Shannon Door Pub in Jackson (the Oak Lee, for some of you). In light of the fact that the work weekend has been moved to 5/4, the meet-up will…
OHA Annual Spring Reunion and Potluck-Saturday, May 4 th, 2024 from 9am til “whenever” although the grills will shut down at 2:00 pm Come on up to the OH Cabin and let’s welcome the arrival of spring! We will be gathering again to get the cabin ready for the summer months ahead, followed by a…
Please see this link for the obituary for Betsy Byrd. In September 2023, she was publicly recognized for her decades-long dedication to the AMC Hut System and was named “Honorary OH- Madam Secretary”.
Philip Preston (OH), 84, died November 16, 2023 at his home, the Homestead Farm in Ashland, New Hampshire. In addition to his own stint on the 1956 Madison Springs Hut croo, Phil was part of a outdoors-loving family with a long pedigree in the Huts…
The landscape photographer George DeWolfe, OH, died on July 2, 2023 at the age of 78. As a young man, George climbed in the Alps and Tetons, among other ranges, before finding a welcoming home in the Whites and at the AMC in the early 1970s , where he worked at Tuckerman and was AMC’s first artist-in-residence, a position that combined two of his greatest passions; mountains and photography.
2/2/24 update. The fund-raising for the two pavers has come to completion with $1,300 being raised. The OHA will be purchasing two pavers. Thank you to all who donated and supported this effort. After enjoying Brian Fowler’s presentation at Fall Fest 2023, several OH stopped and visited the Old Man of the Mountain Plaza and…
OHA Steering Committee Meeting Minutes, November 14, 2023 Called to Order: 6:33pm Attendance: Steering Committee Present: Emma “EB” Brandt, Jesse Carlson, Al Kamman, Jared Liu, Anne-Laure “AL” Razat, Lawrence “Stroker” Rogovin, Kimberly “Schroeder” Steward, Deirdre Vander Schaff, Doug Shaffer, Bethany Taylor, Gerry Whiting Steering Committee Absent: Carter Bascom, Phoebe Howe Guests: Bill Barrett (phone), Brian…
Agenda for OH Steering Committee Meeting, January 9th, 2024 6:30, via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3105879688?pwd=bW1NQUxnNUZPaURCdi9EdXBtM3hkQT09 Or Phone: 929‐205‐6099, Meeting Number: 3105879688#, Passcode: 780291# Secretary’s Report (Jared Liu) Approve Minutes for 11/14/23 Bylaw changes Treasurer’s Report (AL Razat) Cabin Report (Emily Benson) Road repairs Long-term parking solution Fallfest (Phoebe & Stroker) Featured speaker(s)? Honorary Member nominations? Term Limits…
As many are aware, the town of Jackson was extremely hard hit in the rain event on Monday December 18th, 2023. Washburn Way, the private road for the OH Cabin was heavily damaged during this time. If you plan to stay at the cabin, please utilize the winter parking areas on Route 16 and do…
OHA Steering Committee Meeting Minutes, September 19, 2023 Called to Order: 6:31pm Attendance: Steering Committee Present: Carter Bascom, Emma “EB” Brandt, Jeff Colt, Phoebe Howe, Jared Liu, Lawrence “Stroker” Rogovin, Kimberly “Schroeder” Steward, Gerry Whiting, Dawson Winch, Alex Ziko Steering Committee Absent: Riley Steward, Deirdre Vander Schaff, Bethany Taylor Guests: Bill Barrett (phone), Brian Post,…
OHA Annual Meeting Meeting Minutes, November 4, 2023 Called to Order: 7:15pm Attendance After a roll call across the decades, 1960s clearly represented in the great numbers! There were 53 voting members in attendance, and a quorum was established. President (Stroker Rogovin) Stroker went through a number of recognitions including: Cabin Committee: Brian Post,…
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OHA Steering Committee Meeting Minutes, June 13, 2023 Called to Order: 6:33pm Attendance: Steering Committee Present: Phoebe Howe, Jared Liu, Lawrence “Stroker” Rogovin, Kimberly “Schroeder” Steward, Gerry Whiting, Dawson Winch, Alex Ziko, Bethany Taylor Steering Committee Absent: Carter Bascom, Emma “EB” Brandt, Jeff Colt, Riley Steward, Deirdre Vander Schaff Guests: Bill Barrett (phone), Emily Benson,…
Please join us for your Steering Committee meeting as we help guide YOUR organization. The Zoom details are the same each time but here they are again. Tune in at 6:30 pm and please have your name showing on your device screen so we know who every one is. URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3105879688?pwd=bW1NQUxnNUZPaURCdi9EdXBtM3hkQT09 Passcode: 780291 Or By…
Please join Brian Fowler on a field trip to the Old Man Viewing site, prior to the OHA reunion on Saturday November 4th, 2023 Meet at 2:00 PM at the Old Man of The Mountain Historic Site in Franconia Notch State Park. Take I-93 to Exit 34B and follow the Historic Site signs to the…
Reserve now for Fallfest 2023! Deadline for resis is Monday 10/30/23 Please join the Old Hutcroo Association for Fallfest 2023. Whether you’re local or haven’t been to the White Mountains in years, we hope you’ll join. Highlights of this year’s program include an afternoon field trip to various Old-Man-related sites in Franconia Notch, a feature presentation…
OHA Annual Oktoberfest Saturday, October 14th, 2023 10am til ???? We will be gathering again this year to enjoy a German-inspired lunch, courtesy of Bridget Qualey and Richard Stetson, after taking care of various chores needed to prepare the cabin for the winter months ahead. Come hang out with OH friends old and new while…
Come join other OH and give back to the trail you love! (sign up by July 5th please) This is a volunteer opportunity on the Old Bridle Path specifically for OH members (and friends and family).There will be trained AMC leaders and OBP-state project management from World Trails Network who will provide project overview, and instruction and…
